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

bindings, his strength breaking through with an audible crack. He grabbed Elyra and darted into the woods, his speed fueled by adrenaline and desperation. The red-eyed woman's furious

ragged and their clothes torn. Matthew, seated by the fire, shot to

demanded, his voice sharp

secret

time you knew," Elyra said

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

tone calm but firm, "that explains a

Elyra asked, blinking