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.

smile twisted into a scowl. "Pathetic," she

of 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 speed fueled by adrenaline and desperation. The red-eyed woman's

ragged and their clothes torn. Matthew, seated by the fire, shot to his feet at the sight of

he demanded, his voice

their secret buried, but the events

Elyra said quietly, her voice heavy with

creature. They described the Lycan King and the looming threat he represented. Matthew listened intently, his expression unreadable.

his tone calm but firm, "that explains

Elyra asked, blinking