Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 176

The forest was unnervingly quiet, as if the world itself was holding its breath. Aurora stood outside the warded tent where her daughter lay, the faint hum of Selene's magic a fragile comfort.

Inside, Selene worked tirelessly, her hands weaving new protective sigils in the air. "The bond between you and the child is growing stronger," she remarked, her voice tense. "That connection will make it harder to hide her if the Lycan King gets too close." Aurora felt the pull of the bond like an invisible thread, tugging at her soul. It whispered of destiny, of an unavoidable clash with the darkness that sought to consume them.

Cassian's voice interrupted her thoughts. "Aurora." He stood at the edge of the clearing, his eyes scanning the treeline. "I'm sending Nathan and the patrols out tonight. They'll hold off the first wave if the army tries to breach the borders." "And I'm staying here," Aurora replied firmly.

her abilities. Finally, he nodded. "You're stronger than anyone here, Aurora.

below the horizon, casting long shadows across the camp. As night fell, an oppressive stillness settled over the forest. The wolves patrolling the perimeter returned with grim

tightened her grip on the enchanted blade. The air seemed to thrum with tension,

chill down every spine.

into the clearing, the blade glowing faintly in her hand. Cassian stood beside

he said