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.

shoulder

voices outside the infirmary and the scent

is gone. The Lycan King's forces overwhelmed us after you collapsed. We had

words settled on her chest like a stone. "I failed," she whispered, her silver eyes filling with tears. "The grove... the Pact... I've made everything

Cassian said firmly, leaning closer. "You fought harder than anyone could have expected.

"The Pact's connection-it feels weaker. I've

face, his thumb brushing away a tear. "You're not nothing. You're everything to this pack. To me. We'll find another way. Together." Before Aurora could respond, Anica entered the room, their expression grim.

sank as she met Anica's gaze. "What

the mountains. A large force. We think the

consolidating his forces. If he strikes, it'll be

body protested as she tried to swing her legs over the side of the bed. Cassian caught her, steadying her as