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.

red-tinged

Elyra," he said, his voice a chilling mix of familiarity and malice. "You belong with

Dain's protective grip. "You don't have to do this. Whatever she's done to you,

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

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

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

crack the bark. Jason slumped 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