Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 41

Later, in the war room, Cassian stood with Nathan and Gideon, his mind already focused on the next steps.

“They’ll be back soon,” Nathan said, gesturing to the map spread across the table. “And they won’t come alone. Fenrir’s gathering allies—packs that have lost faith in their leaders, rogues looking for power.”

Cassian’s jaw clenched. “We can’t wait for them to make the first move. If Fenrir consolidates his forces, we’ll be outnumbered before we can call for reinforcements.”

Gideon leaned against the table, his sharp features shadowed in the dim light. “If you’re thinking of striking first, you’d better think twice. Fenrir’s not stupid. He’ll be expecting it.”

Nathan frowned. “We don’t have the numbers for a prolonged fight, Alpha. Even with the defenses, we’re vulnerable.”

Cassian nodded, his expression grim. “Then we need to hit him where it hurts—quickly and decisively. A preemptive strike might be our only chance.”

“And if it fails?” Gideon asked, his tone blunt.

Cassian met his gaze. “It won’t.”

Aurora found herself by the river again, the quiet rush of the water doing little to calm her nerves. She had seen the exhaustion in Cassian’s eyes, the weight of the decisions he carried.

“Can’t sleep?”