Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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The cabin came into view as the late afternoon sun dipped below the horizon. It was a sturdy structure of weathered wood, tucked against the slope of the mountain. Smoke curled from the chimney, a promise of warmth inside. Matthew led the children up the creaking steps, opening the door to reveal a cozy interior. A stone fireplace crackled with flames, casting a soft orange glow over the mismatched furniture and stacks of books scattered across the room. "Home sweet home," Matthew said, setting his pack down.

The children hesitated at the threshold. The girl clung to the boy, her silver hair catching the firelight.

"It's alright," Matthew said, gesturing them inside. "You're safe here."

They stepped in cautiously, their eyes darting around the room. The boy's posture remained guarded, his shoulders tense as if ready to defend the girl at any moment.

Matthew asked, kneeling

a glance, then shook their

frowned. "Nothing? Not even

still intact. The girl's

"those will do just fine. Elyra

him, her golden eyes unreadable. Dain remained silent, though his stance

"Let's get you fed and

sense his movements before he made them. He tried not to pry, but curiosity tugged at him. Later, as the children lay curled on the old couch, fast asleep, Matthew sat by the fire, his

low, guttural growl that seemed to echo from the forest. Matthew's grip tightened on the rifle as he rose, moving silently to the window. The moonlight cast long shadows across the trees, but nothing stirred. Still,