Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 76

The camp was alive with activity as the survivors of the northern patrol returned. Wolves murmured in hushed tones, their eyes darting to Aurora and Cassian as the news of the shadow beasts spread like wildfire. Anica stood near the central fire, their sharp gaze scanning the crowd as if gauging the pack’s mood.

Aurora sat on a wooden bench near the healer’s quarters, her body tense and her mind replaying the attack. The creatures weren’t just physical threats—they had carried an oppressive energy that lingered, clawing at her thoughts even now.

Cassian approached, his expression unreadable as he handed her a cup of warm tea.

“Drink,” he said.

Aurora hesitated but took the cup, her fingers brushing against his. “They weren’t just testing our defenses,” she said quietly. “They wanted me.”

Cassian’s jaw tightened, his free hand clenching into a fist. “You don’t know that.”

“Yes, I do,” Aurora replied, her voice steady despite the fear simmering beneath her words. “One of them hesitated—like it was trying to figure out if I was the right one.”

Cassian exhaled slowly, his frustration evident. “We’ll figure this out. But you’re not leaving the camp again—not until we know more.”

Aurora bristled. “I’m not a prisoner, Cassian.”

“No,” he said, his tone softening. “You’re the Luna. And it’s my job to protect you.”

Anica’s voice broke through the tense silence.