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.

twisted into a scowl. "Pathetic," she

magical bindings, his strength breaking through with an audible crack. He grabbed Elyra and darted into the woods, his speed fueled by adrenaline and

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

happened?" he demanded, his voice

kept their secret buried, but the events of the evening left no room for

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

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,

said finally, his tone calm but firm, "that

not surprised?" Elyra