Chapter 35: Growing Awareness
(Aurora's POV)
The evening breeze brushed softly against my face, carrying the scent of pine and earth as we exited the hunt preparation meeting. My wolf Cora, though still weak from the dissolving bond with Asher, shifted slightly within me, stirring at the welcoming, ancient aromas of Shadow Warrior territory.
I wasn’t sure if it was the crisp air, the open grounds, or Marcus’s presence beside me that settled the dull ache in my chest—just a little.
Marcus, walking silently to my left, paused by his sleek black car. My gaze followed his movements as he reached into the back seat with a calm certainty and retrieved something. When he turned around, my breath caught in my throat.
In his hands was a bouquet of moon-blessed flowers. Their silver petals
