Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 16
Cassian tilted his head slightly, as if studying her. "You've done more than your share these past few days. I can't help but notice
you look tired. More than tired."
Aurora froze, her heart pounding. "I'm fine, Alpha," she said quickly, forcing a small smile.

His brow furrowed slightly, and for a moment, she thought he might push further. But instead, he stepped back, his tone
softening. "If you ever need lighter duties, just say so. My pack isn't built on driving people to exhaustion."
She nodded, keeping her expression neutral, but his words stayed with her long after he walked away. Cassian's kindness was
unlike anything she had experienced, and it unsettled her. He was watching her-she knew it and though his concern felt genuine,
it only made her more aware of the secret she carried.
That evening, back at the cottage, Aurora slumped into a chair, her exhaustion catching up to her in full. Lila was quick to place a
steaming cup of broth in front of her, her expression full of concern.
"You need to slow down," her mother said gently, sitting beside her. "The Alpha can see it. Others will too, if you keep pushing
yourself like this."
"I can't stop," Aurora replied, her voice tinged with frustration. "I have to blend in. If I don't, they'll start asking questions."
"They might ask questions," Lila admitted. "But Aurora... if you push yourself too far, you'll have nothing left to give those
children."
Aurora's hand drifted to her stomach, her throat tightening. She had been so focused on hiding her pregnancy that she hadn't
stopped to think about the toll it was taking on her body.
"Your children are strong," Lila continued, her voice soft. "Stronger than you realize. But that strength comes at a cost, and you
need to take care of yourself if you're going to see them safely into this world."
Aurora nodded silently, though fear still gnawed at her. Every moment spent in this pack felt like walking a tightrope, and she
didn't know how much longer she could keep her balance.