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

patterns on the ground. She started with simple exercises, encouraging Elyra to focus on her breathing and visualize

clumsy. A pulse of light burst forth, startling a nearby bird into flight. Selene gently

not working!" Elyra said after a particularly wild

doesn't obey

"But I want

later, after dismissing Elyra for the day. "She feels

it. She struggles to let go when something doesn't go her way. It's like the

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

to a head that evening when Elyra failed to complete a simple exercise. Her tantrum was explosive, a burst of