Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 55

Aurora nodded as Cassian’s hand lingered on her shoulder, the warmth of his touch grounding her. In that moment, the burdens of her grief, her fear, and her uncertainty seemed to blur, eclipsed by the steady strength of the man before her.

“Come with me,” Cassian said softly.

She hesitated, her eyes searching his. “Where?”

“Somewhere we can breathe,” he said simply, his voice low and soothing.

Aurora found herself nodding, drawn by the quiet promise in his words. Without another word, Cassian led her through the camp and into the surrounding forest, their steps silent as the trees closed in around them.

The clearing they reached was bathed in silver moonlight. The soft glow illuminated the tall grasses and scattered wildflowers that danced in the gentle breeze. Aurora stopped at the edge, her breath catching at the unexpected beauty.

“I didn’t know this was here,” she murmured.

Cassian stepped closer, his presence steady and grounding. “It’s one of my favorite places. A reminder that even in the chaos, there’s still peace to be found.”

Aurora turned to him, her chest tightening at the vulnerability in his voice. “Do you feel like that now? That everything’s chaos?”

His lips twitched in a faint, wry smile. “I think we both do.”

Aurora nodded, dropping her gaze as she spoke. “It feels like I’m carrying so much. Too much. And I’m scared that if I let any of it go, I won’t know who I am anymore.”

Cassian reached out, his hand brushing lightly against hers. “You don’t have to carry it all, Aurora. Not alone.”

Her breath hitched at the softness in his tone. She lifted her gaze to meet his, her voice barely a whisper. “Neither do you.”

The words hung between them, the space narrowing as Cassian moved closer. His hand slid gently to her cheek, his thumb brushing her skin with a tenderness that sent a shiver down her spine.

“Aurora,” he murmured, her name a plea and a promise.

She closed the distance between them, her lips brushing his in a tentative kiss. Cassian stilled for a moment before responding, his hand slipping to the nape of her neck as the kiss deepened.

His touch was firm yet gentle, his movements unhurried as if savoring every moment. Aurora’s hands found their way to his chest, her fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt as she leaned into him.

Cassian broke the kiss, his forehead resting against hers as he caught his breath. “Are you sure?” he asked, his voice rough with restraint.

Aurora met his gaze, her answer clear in the way she pulled him closer. “Yes.”