Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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The cabin had always been a haven, but lately, the atmosphere felt heavy. Matthew couldn't ignore the growing tension between Elyra and Dain. The two, once inseparable, now seemed to avoid each other, their interactions charged with a strange undercurrent he couldn't place. They exchanged fleeting looks when they thought he wasn't watching-looks that spoke of something deeper, something Matthew couldn't name.

One evening, as the sun dipped behind the mountains, casting the cabin in a golden glow, Matthew decided to confront Elyra. He found her sitting by the window, her silver hair catching the fading light as she gazed out into the woods. "Elyra," he said gently, taking a seat across from her. "Can we talk?"

startled. "Of course.

resting his elbows on his knees. "That's what I should be asking you. You and

of her sweater. "No, it's nothing.

frowned. "It's more than that. I can see it. You're avoiding each other, and when you're together, it's like there's a wall between

flickering with uncertainty. "We're

and Matthew's worry deepened. He placed a hand on her shoulder, his grip firm but comforting. "If there's something you're not telling me, you know you can

hours in the woods, returning