Chapter 29

• Aurora's POV
• The sun was setting over the Nightshade Pack territory, casting a warm golden glow across the landscape. I sat on a blanket in a small clearing, the remains of a picnic scattered around me. Beside me, Ethan lounged comfortably, his presence both reassuring and slightly unsettling.
• We had been spending more and more time together over the past few weeks. At first, it was just him checking in on me, ensuring I was adjusting to life in the pack. But gradually, our interactions had become more frequent and more personal. Today's picnic was his idea—a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather, he'd said.