Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 240

Jason's hand shook as he took the weapon. He turned toward Elyra, his face a mask of inner turmoil.

"Jason," Elyra pleaded, her voice trembling. "You don't have to do this."

"You don't understand," he muttered, his grip on the dagger tightening.

"Then explain it to me!" Elyra cried, her voice breaking.

Jason froze, his breathing ragged. Despite the red-eyed woman's oppressive influence, something inside him refused to let him act. He lowered the dagger, his expression conflicted.

woman's smile twisted into a scowl. "Pathetic," she

Jason's hesitation, Dain surged against the magical bindings, his strength breaking through with an audible crack. He grabbed Elyra and darted into the woods, his

and Dain burst into the cabin, their breaths ragged and their clothes torn. Matthew, seated by the fire, shot

happened?" he demanded, his voice

kept their secret buried, but the events of the evening

you knew," Elyra said quietly, her voice heavy with

didn't remember their origins, the abilities they had been discovering, and the attack by the wolf-like creature. They described the Lycan King and the looming threat he represented. Matthew listened intently, his expression

his tone calm but firm, "that explains a

Elyra asked, blinking in