Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

248

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.

the shadows, his once-boyish face now sharpened and menacing. His red-tinged eyes glowed faintly

Elyra," he said, his voice a

despite Dain's protective grip. "You don't have to

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

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

Dain barely had time to block his attack. The two clashed violently, their movements a blur of raw strength and fury. Elyra watched in horror, unable to intervene as Jason pinned Dain to the ground, his claws grazing Dain's neck. "You think you can protect her?" Jason hissed. "She deserves someone stronger." Summoning her

to the ground, dazed but not defeated. "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 the same