Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 17

The clearing was alive with music, laughter, and the hum of conversation as Aurora stood on its edge, watching the pack’s celebration unfold. Lanterns hung from the low-hanging branches of ancient oaks, their soft glow casting a golden light over the gathered wolves. Long tables were laden with food and drink, and the air carried the mingled scents of roasting meat and blooming flowers.

Aurora adjusted the shawl over her shoulders, hoping to ward off the cool evening breeze, though her unease had little to do with the weather. The celebration marked the end of a bountiful harvest, and nearly every member of the pack was in attendance, mingling freely in a way that felt alien to her. She had spent the past days avoiding too much attention, but now, standing on the sidelines, she felt as though every smile and laugh drew her further into their world.

“Enjoying yourself?”

The voice startled her, and she turned to find Cassian approaching. He wasn’t dressed in the formal attire of an Alpha but wore simple, well-fitted clothes that made him seem more approachable. Yet his presence still carried an undeniable authority.

Aurora offered a small smile. “It’s beautiful,” she said, her voice soft. “The way everyone comes together—it’s… different.”

Cassian nodded, his gaze following hers to the dancing wolves at the center of the clearing. “It hasn’t always been this way,” he admitted. “But after everything we’ve been through, we’ve learned to find joy where we can. It keeps us strong.”

Aurora watched him carefully. He spoke with a quiet conviction that she found both comforting and disarming. There was none of the coldness or detachment she had come to associate with leaders like Fenrir.

“You’ve built something remarkable,” she said, the words escaping before she could stop them.

Cassian turned his gaze to her, his expression softening. “It’s not just me,” he replied. “A pack is only as strong as the people in it. And you’ve already made your mark here, Aurora, whether you realize it or not.”

Her cheeks warmed, and she looked away, unsure how to respond. Before she could think of anything to say, a group of wolves called out to Cassian, waving him over to join them.