Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

247

The forest stretched endlessly before them, its shadows deep and its silence unnerving. Forced to leave the ruins of their cabin behind, Elyra and Dain carried Matthew on a makeshift stretcher, guided only by instinct and the faint sense of safety deeper in the wilderness. "We'll rest here," Dain murmured as they came upon a clearing surrounded by towering pines. He set the stretcher down carefully, scanning the area for any signs of danger.

Elyra knelt beside Matthew, her fingers brushing his forehead. His face was pale, his breathing shallow, but steady. "He needs more than what we can do out here," she said softly. "We'll figure it out," Dain replied, his voice unwavering. "We always do."

to form a pattern, almost like whispers calling her name.

me?" Elyra asked aloud,

her, his gaze following hers to the forest. "It's like they

if it's not me they're afraid

cue, a low growl echoed through the woods. Dain rose instantly, his senses heightened as he scanned the shadows. "Get behind

marks etched unnaturally deep into tree trunks, patches of earth

between Elyra and whatever might come for them. As Elyra