Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

54

Aurora spent most of the next day in the healer's quarters, helping Iris and the others tend to the injured. Though the rogues' last attack had left few physical wounds, the emotional toll on the pack was undeniable. The wolves moved cautiously, their conversations hushed, as if afraid of what might come next.

Iris handed Aurora a small bowl of salve. "Take this to Beta Nathan. He's been ignoring his injuries again."

Aurora nodded, though she wasn't sure how Nathan would react to being fussed over. She found him at the training grounds, sparring with a group of younger wolves. His strikes were sharp and precise, and the younger wolves struggled to keep up. "Nathan," Aurora called, approaching cautiously.

He turned, his brows furrowing when he saw her. "What is it?"

Aurora held up the bowl of salve. "Iris said you need this."

Nathan sighed but didn't argue, sitting on the edge of a log and allowing Aurora to tend to the scratches on his arm.

"You're surprisingly persistent," he muttered as she worked.

"I've learned to be," Aurora replied. "The healer's quarters are full of stubborn wolves like you."

Nathan gave a faint smile, but his expression quickly turned serious. "How are you holding up?"

Aurora hesitated. "I'm trying. It's... difficult."

Nathan nodded, his gaze distant. "It doesn't get easier, but you learn to keep going. For the pack. For yourself."

Aurora looked up at him, surprised by the vulnerability in his voice. "Thank you," she said softly.

Nathan shrugged, standing as she finished tending to his wounds. "Don't thank me. Just keep fighting."

Later that afternoon, Cassian gathered the pack's senior warriors in the war room. Aurora stood near the edge of the room, listening as the discussion unfolded.

"We need more information," Cassian said, his tone clipped. "If Magnus is planning an attack, we can't afford to sit here blind."

"I can send scouts to the mountain pass," Nathan offered.noveldrama

Cassian nodded. "Do it. And send word to the eastern packs. We need to know how close their reinforcements are."

Gideon frowned, crossing his arms. "And what if Magnus moves before they get here? We're stretched thin as it is."

"Then we fight," Cassian said simply. "We don't have a choice."

Aurora's chest tightened as she listened. The tension in the room was palpable, the weight of their decisions pressing down on everyone present.

As night fell, Aurora found herself wandering the camp again. The quiet moments gave her time to think, but they also left her feeling isolated, her grief and fears creeping in like shadows. She was startled when Cassian appeared beside her, his steps silent on the forest floor.

"You're out late," he said, his tone gentle.

Aurora shrugged. "I couldn't sleep."

Cassian studied her for a moment before speaking. "You don't have to carry all of this alone, Aurora."

She looked away, her hands twisting in front of her. "I'm not sure I know how to do anything else."

Cassian reached out, his hand resting lightly on her shoulder. "Then let me help. You don't have to do this on your own."

Aurora's throat tightened, but she nodded, the warmth of his touch grounding her.