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 to keep her

and the scent of herbal poultices grounding her in the

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

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

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

her head, guilt and frustration swirling within her. "The Pact's connection-it feels weaker. I've lost

this pack. To me. We'll find another way. Together."

she met Anica's gaze.

movement near the mountains. A large force. We think the Lycan King is

replied. "He's consolidating his forces. If he strikes,

side of the bed. Cassian caught her, steadying