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.

into a

grabbed Elyra and darted into the woods, his speed

their clothes torn. Matthew, seated by the fire, shot to his feet at the

his voice

had kept their secret buried, but the events of the

time you knew," Elyra said quietly, her voice

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 unreadable. When they finished, an uneasy silence settled

said finally, his tone calm but firm, "that

surprised?" Elyra asked, blinking in