Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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Cassian found Elyra curled up in her room, her face buried in a pillow as she sniffled quietly. He knocked gently on the doorframe, holding two steaming mugs of hot chocolate. "Hey, little star," he said softly, sitting beside her on the bed. "Rough day?"

Elyra nodded without looking up. "I can't do it, Papa. The shiny doesn't like me."

Cassian chuckled, setting the mugs down. "I don't think that's true. I think the shiny-your bond-is like a wild wolf. It doesn't hate you; it just doesn't know you yet."

Elyra peeked out from her pillow, her brow furrowed. "But it listens to Mama. And Selene. Why not me?"

ever tell you

shook her head, her curiosity

wasn't ready. Not at all. I made mistakes-big ones. There were days I thought the pack would never trust me, that I wasn't good

trust. It took time, but I got there. And

tilted her head, her silver eyes thoughtful. "You think

a strand of her hair behind her ear. "I know you can. And you won't have

she listened. "Your father's right," she said, joining them on the bed. "You're stronger than you know, Elyra. And we're so proud

Aurora's lap,

said, kissing the top of

Aurora and Cassian shared a look of quiet