Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 72

As night fell, the pack prepared to move out. Aurora stood near the edge of the camp, watching as the warriors gathered in small groups. Her chest tightened as she caught sight of Cassian, his expression hard and focused as he checked his weapons.

He glanced up and saw her, his gaze softening. “You’re worried.”

“Of course I am,” she said, stepping closer. “You’re walking into a trap.”

Cassian reached out, brushing his hand lightly against her arm. “It’s a risk we have to take.”

Aurora hesitated, her throat tightening. “Just… promise me you’ll come back.”

His gaze held hers, the weight of her words sinking in. “I promise.”

Before she could respond, Nathan called out, signaling that it was time to leave. Cassian gave her a final, lingering look before turning and joining the others.

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The journey to the fortress was grueling, the terrain growing steeper and more treacherous with every mile. The wolves moved in silence, their footsteps muffled by the thick snow that blanketed the ground.

Anica walked near the rear of the group, their movements fluid despite the harsh conditions. Nathan shot them a glance, his expression skeptical.

“What’s your deal, anyway?” Nathan asked quietly.

Anica smirked. “My deal?”

“You show up out of nowhere with all this knowledge about the Lycan King, and now you’re just… part of the pack?”

Anica’s smirk widened. “Jealous, Beta?”