Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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The battlefield was silent save for the crackling of dissipating energy as the Lycan King's essence faded into the ether. Aurora lay on the ground, her silver hair matted with dirt and sweat, the enchanted blade lying a few feet away. Cassian knelt beside her, his voice urgent as he called her name.

"Aurora, stay with me!" he pleaded, his hands trembling as he cradled her face.

Selene hurried to their side, her face pale but resolute. She placed her hands over Aurora's chest, a faint glow emanating from her palms as she began to channel her own energy into stabilizing the bond. "The Pact is in flux," Selene muttered, her brow furrowing in concentration. "Her connection is unraveling, but I can hold it-barely."

looked around at the wolves who had gathered, their faces etched with a mixture of awe and fear. "Anica, get everyone to secure the borders. We don't know if this is truly over." Anica nodded, her gaze lingering on Aurora

the wounded and fortify their defenses, Selene's glow grew brighter. Aurora stirred, her eyelids fluttering open

Cassian said softly, his relief palpable as he

first instinct was to reach for her abdomen, her

stepping back to give them space. "She's fine. She's strong, just like

mother's arms. A wave of peace washed over Aurora as she held

it remained fragile. Cassian placed a protective arm around Aurora, his gaze scanning the horizon.