Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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The forest seemed to close in around them, its once-familiar paths now labyrinthine and foreboding. Elyra and Dain moved cautiously, their senses on high alert. Matthew's condition had stabilized, but his unconscious form weighed heavily on them both-physically and

emotionally.

As they crossed a narrow stream, a rustle in the underbrush made Elyra freeze. Dain was beside her in an instant, his hand gripping her arm. "We're not alone," he whispered.

and menacing. His red-tinged eyes glowed faintly in the dim

said, his voice a chilling

protective grip. "You don't have to do

sound sending shivers down her spine. "Do you think I care about

his voice low and dangerous. "She doesn't belong to

to the ground, his claws grazing Dain's neck. "You think you can protect her?" Jason hissed. "She deserves someone stronger." Summoning her courage, Elyra grabbed a fallen branch and struck Jason across the back. He snarled, turning his attention to her. "You should've stayed out of this,"

isn't over," he spat, his gaze locking on Elyra one last time before disappearing into the shadows. Elyra collapsed against Dain, her breath ragged. "He's... he's not