Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 185

Selene arrived with her usual quiet grace, her presence commanding but unthreatening as she entered the pack's territory. Wolves paused their tasks to watch her pass, a mix of respect and apprehension in their eyes. Aurora stood waiting near the central clearing, Elyra

hiding behind her legs.

"She's shy," Aurora said by way of greeting, gently stroking Elyra's hair.

"She's observant," Selene corrected with a small smile. "A good trait for what she'll need to learn."

Selene knelt, meeting Elyra's hesitant gaze. "Hello, little one. Your mother tells me you're quite special." Elyra peeked out further, curiosity sparking in her silver eyes. "You know about the shiny?"

Selene chuckled softly. "I do. And I can help you with it, if you'd like."

glanced up at Aurora for reassurance, and after a nod from her mother, she stepped

filtering through the leaves casting shifting patterns on the ground. She started with simple

startling a nearby bird into flight. Selene gently guided her to try again,

not working!" Elyra said after a particularly wild surge, her

doesn't obey

arms. "But

stood watching from the edge of the clearing. "Her bond is... unique," Selene said later, after dismissing Elyra

to let go when something doesn't go her way. It's like the Pact itself feeds

we must tread carefully," Selene said. "Her connection is fragile, and forcing her too hard

Elyra failed to complete a simple exercise. Her tantrum was explosive, a burst of light sending leaves