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.

on her shoulder

outside the infirmary and the

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

his words settled on her chest like a stone. "I failed," she whispered, her silver eyes filling with tears. "The

leaning closer. "You fought harder than anyone could have expected. None

shook her head, guilt and frustration swirling within her. "The Pact's

away a tear. "You're not nothing. You're everything to this pack. To me. We'll find another way.

heart sank as she

large force. We think the Lycan King

at most," Anica replied. "He's consolidating his forces. If he strikes, it'll

of the bed. Cassian caught her, steadying her