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."

for reassurance, and after a

started with simple exercises, encouraging

startling a nearby bird into flight. Selene gently

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

bond doesn't obey force;

crossing her arms. "But I want it to

said later, after

She struggles to let go when something doesn't go her

carefully," Selene said. "Her connection is fragile, and forcing

a simple exercise. Her tantrum was explosive, a burst