Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 208

Elyra sat in the art room, away from the chaos of the lunchroom. She wasn't sure how long she'd been sitting there, sketching aimless patterns on a piece of paper, when someone slid into the seat next to her. "Hi," the girl said, her voice soft but warm.

Elyra glanced up, startled. The girl had dark, wavy hair and kind eyes that sparkled with curiosity.

"I'm Mia," she said. "You're Elyra, right?"

Elyra hesitated before nodding. "Yeah."

Mia smiled. "That was pretty intense in the cafeteria earlier. Are you okay?"

Elyra's cheeks flushed. "It's fine," she mumbled. "People don't like me."

thoughtful.

"What do

the table. "You're different. That's not bad. People like to act tough when they're afraid. But I think being different

smile crossed Elyra's face. She liked Mia's voice-calm, steady,

classes. She was an artist, Elyra learned, always carrying a sketchbook filled with intricate drawings

hanging around?" he asked one evening as the three of them walked

replied, her

narrowed his eyes at Mia. "We don't need

arms. "What's

Dain snapped. "You don't know

Mia said, standing her ground. "But

them, glaring at Dain. "Stop it. She's nice to me, Dain. She's not