Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 224

area.

The new man in town was hard to miss. He moved through the streets with an air of quiet authority, his sharp features and cold demeanor drawing uneasy glances. He introduced himself as "Mr. Mercer," a private investigator looking into the disappearances of hikers in the Matthew first spotted Mercer at the general store, chatting casually with the clerk while his piercing gaze scanned the room. The way his eyes lingered on anyone too long made Matthew's stomach churn with unease.

That evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Matthew stepped outside the cabin to split some firewood. He froze mid-swing when he saw Mercer at the edge of the clearing, standing unnaturally still. "Can I help you?" Matthew called, his voice firm.

Mercer smiled thinly, his eyes narrowing. "Just admiring the view. Beautiful property you have here."

tightened on the axe. "It's private

hat before turning and walking away. But something

the cabin, Elyra and Dain sat at

Elyra asked,

Matthew

night, Elyra and Dain sat by the window, watching the shadows beyond the treeline. The moon hung high in the sky, casting silver light over the

knows," Dain said finally, his voice

blanket around her shoulders. "What are we