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.

asked, kneeling to their

a glance, then

even

on their wrists, tarnished and scratched but still intact. The girl's had an

"those will do

golden eyes unreadable. Dain

stood, clapping his hands. "Let's get

subdued. Matthew noted their oddities their sharp hearing, the way they seemed to sense his movements before he made them. He tried not to pry, but curiosity tugged at him.

outside snapped him to attention-a 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