Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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Aurora's eyelids fluttered open, the dim light of the infirmary making her wince. Every inch of her body ached, and her breaths came shallow and weak. The faint hum of the Celestial Pact's energy, once a constant presence, was barely discernible a whisper of what it

had been.

"Aurora."

The familiar voice brought her focus to Cassian, seated beside her bed. His face was pale, a fresh scar running from his temple to his cheekbone. His arm was tightly bandaged, and though his posture was strong, she could see the pain etched in his features. "You're awake," he said softly, his golden eyes studying her with a mixture of relief and worry.

"Cassian," she murmured, her voice hoarse. She tried to sit up, but the effort sent pain shooting through her body.

her shoulder to keep her still. "You're not

around, the faint murmur of voices outside the infirmary and the scent of herbal

his jaw tightening. "The grove is gone. The Lycan King's forces overwhelmed us after you collapsed. We had

chest like a stone. "I failed," she whispered, her silver eyes

"You fought harder than

frustration swirling within her. "The Pact's

We'll find another way. Together."

as she met

movement near the mountains. A large force. We think the Lycan King is making his next move." Cassian's hand tensed against hers. "How long do we

his forces. If he strikes,

bed. Cassian caught her, steadying her