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?"

turned to him, startled. "Of course. What's

knees. "That's what I should be asking you. You

looked away, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her sweater. "No, it's nothing. We're just...adjusting. Things at school have

can see it. You're avoiding each other, and when you're together,

her golden eyes flickering with uncertainty. "We're fine,

you're not telling me, you know you can

but the unease lingered. Meanwhile, Dain had taken to spending long hours in the woods, returning with his clothes torn and his hands dirty. He claimed he was hunting or exploring, but Matthew