Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir)

The early morning sunlight poured through the thin curtains of the cottage, casting faint patterns on the wooden floor. Aurora stirred awake, the heaviness of the past day still lingering in her chest. She lay in bed for a moment, staring at the ceiling, trying to gather her thoughts. It wasn't home, but the quiet comfort of the cottage was better than she had dared to hope for. Her mother was already awake, humming softly in the corner as she prepared tea. The scent of herbs filled the small space, soothing Aurora as she sat up.

"Good morning," Lila said warmly, glancing over her shoulder. "Did you sleep well?"

"As well as I could," Aurora replied, brushing her hair out of her face. She hesitated before adding, "Do you think we're safe here?"

Lila poured the tea and carried a cup to Aurora, her expression thoughtful. "Safer than we were before," she said. "But trust is earned, not given. We'll have to prove ourselves if we want to stay."

Aurora nodded, sipping the tea and letting its warmth spread through her. Her mother was right, of course. They couldn't expect kindness to come without conditions-not in the world they lived in. But as she remembered Cassian's calm, measured gaze, she felt a flicker of hope. This pack seemed different, and maybe its Alpha was, too.noveldrama

A knock at the door interrupted her thoughts. Aurora's heart skipped, and she exchanged a glance with her mother before setting her cup down and answering. A young wolf stood on the porch, his posture respectful but guarded.

"The Alpha requests your presence," he said, his voice polite but firm. "He's waiting in the main hall."

Aurora felt a jolt of nervousness but nodded. "I'll be there shortly."

As the wolf left, Lila approached her, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Remember, you're stronger than you think," she said. "Cassian seems like a fair man. Just be honest, but not too honest." Her mother's lips quirked into a faint smile, and Aurora couldn't help but return it.

Dressing quickly, Aurora followed the path back to the estate, her nerves heightening with every step. The pack was already bustling with activity-wolves training in the fields, others working on repairs or tending to gardens. The sense of community was palpable, and it was so different from Fenrir's pack that it left her momentarily disoriented. Here, wolves seemed to thrive rather than merely survive.

The main hall was as bright and open as she remembered, sunlight streaming through the windows. Cassian stood at the far end, speaking quietly with a group of wolves. When he saw her enter, he dismissed them with a wave of his hand and turned his full attention to her.

"Good morning," he greeted, his tone friendly but carrying the authority of his position. "I trust you and your mother rested well?"

"Yes, thank you," Aurora replied, keeping her voice steady. She stopped a respectful distance away, unsure of how formal she should be.

Cassian gestured to a nearby chair. "Please, sit. I'd like to discuss a few things about your stay here."