Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 10

The door swung open and Arianna stepped in without knocking, her expression smug and self-assured. "What's this I hear about you looking for Aurora?" she asked, folding her arms across her chest. Fenrir looked at her coolly, his patience thin. "That's none of your concern, Arianna."

She raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence. "I think it is. After all, you chose me over her, didn't you?"

Fenrir ignored her.

Arianna's face twisted with anger. "So you're just going to throw away what we had? All those years we spent together before she showed up?"

Nathan stepped forward, unable to hold back. "This has nothing to do with you, Arianna. Alpha Fenrir's mate is out there, pregnant with his child, a child he didn't even know about because you lied to him." Fenrir's eyes darkened as he looked at Arianna. He recalled every time she had manipulated him, twisted his perception of Aurora, and fueled his doubts. It was clear now that he had been living under a delusion. "Leave," he ordered her, his voice icy. "I have no intention of continuing this conversation."

But Arianna didn't move. She straightened, her voice dripping with bitterness. "You'll regret this, Fenrir."

With that, she stormed out, slamming the door behind her. Fenrir exhaled, glancing over at Nathan.

"Get the best tracker we have," he said, his voice low but determined. "I'm done sitting around and letting her be somewhere she thinks I don't care."

Nathan nodded. "Consider it done, Alpha."

The doctor raised a hand suddenly.

Fenrir's brows knitted together. "What is it, Doctor?"

The doctor took a deep breath. "Aurora... she had some complications during her early weeks of pregnancy due to the effects of the mate bond breaking. I was able to help her through it, but she was weakened by the ordeal. If she's alone out there, she may not be getting the care she needs."

Fenrir's fists clenched at his sides as he absorbed the news. His guilt intensified as he realized that his decision to reject her hadn't just been painful-it had jeopardized her health and that of their child.

"Thank you, Doctor," he said quietly, his tone resolute. "I won't let this go unresolved."

The doctor nodded, giving him a sympathetic look before leaving. Fenrir sat for a long moment, staring at the papers scattered on his desk. He had never considered himself the type to regret his choices, but now he couldn't escape the realization that he had driven away the one person who had genuinely loved and supported him.

By the time evening fell, Nathan returned with an update. "The tracker has found signs of her near the northern forests," he reported. "They're following the trail now, but they expect it might take a few days. She's keeping to isolated areas."

Fenrir nodded, standing up. "Then we follow them until we find her."

"Are you sure, Alpha?" Nathan asked, watching him closely. "This isn't going to be easy."

Fenrir gave a small, resolute nod. "I owe her everything, Nathan. I won't stop until I find her."