Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir)

still, their presence a silent reminder of the devastation they had wrought.

The Lycan King's words hung in the air, heavier than the blood-soaked ground beneath them. His towering form was framed by the darkened forest, his glowing eyes fixed on Cassian with a calm that radiated absolute power. Around him, the few remaining Lycans stood Cassian tightened his grip on his blade, his body tensing as he stepped forward. "If you've come to gloat, you're wasting your time," he said coldly.

The Lycan King's lips curved into a faint smile. "Oh, no, Cassian. I haven't come to gloat. I've come to give you a choice."

Aurora's heart pounded as she watched the exchange, her breath shallow. The sheer weight of the Lycan King's presence made her legs feel like lead, but she forced herself to remain standing.noveldrama

"A choice?" Cassian said, his tone sharp. "You think you can waltz into my territory and demand terms?"

The Lycan King tilted his head, his eyes glinting. "Demand? No. Offer? Yes. You see, unlike Magnus, I'm not interested in petty squabbles or territorial scraps. I have my sights set on something far greater."

Cassian's jaw tightened, his blade lifting slightly. "You're wasting your breath."

The Lycan King chuckled, a deep, resonant sound that sent a chill down Aurora's spine. "Am I? You've already lost so much, Cassian. I offer you a chance to spare what remains." His gaze shifted to Aurora, lingering just long enough to make her skin crawl. "Including her." Cassian stepped in front of Aurora, his blade gleaming in the fading light. "Leave. Now. Or I'll show you how we deal with tyrants."

For a moment, the Lycan King seemed to consider the threat. Then he smiled, a cold, dangerous expression. "So be it. But remember, Cassian, every move you make from this point forward plays into my hands. I'll be watching."

Without another word, he turned and disappeared into the shadows, his Lycans following silently.