Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 179

The air hung heavy with the weight of impending doom as the pack regrouped, their bodies battered and their spirits frayed. Smoke from the battlefield curled into the overcast sky, a grim reminder of the chaos they faced. Aurora stood amidst the wolves, her silver hair disheveled but her resolve unshaken. Her daughter's faint cries from the safety of the healer's tent echoed in her mind, spurring her forward. Cassian emerged from the forest, his armor torn and blood streaking his face. His expression softened as his gaze met Aurora's, though the exhaustion in his eyes spoke volumes.

"You shouldn't be out here," he said, his voice hoarse but firm.

Aurora's jaw tightened. "I have no choice. It's time to end this, Cassian."

He stepped closer, placing a hand on her shoulder. "We'll face him together. But you have to promise me one thing-don't let the Pact take you."

eyes cutting through the brief moment of connection. "Aurora, the Pact is growing unstable. If the Lycan King isn't stopped now, it won't matter what we do. This is your fight. The rest of us can only buy you time."

won't fail," she said, more to herself than anyone

Aurora's. "The Pact is with you. Let it guide you, but don't lose yourself in its

frowned, his protective instincts flaring. "She

bond with the Pact is the only thing that can sever the Lycan King's connection to his corruption.

interrupted, her voice steady. She turned to Cassian, her gaze fierce. "Protect the pack. Protect our daughter. I'll handle

his hand brushing against hers as if to anchor her. "You better come back to

allowed herself a brief, rare smile. "I

their defenses and readied for the final onslaught, Aurora stepped forward, the enchanted blade