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.

emerged from the shadows, his once-boyish face now sharpened and menacing. His red-tinged eyes glowed faintly in the dim light, and a predatory smirk curled

can't run forever, Elyra," he said, his voice a chilling

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

spine. "Do you think I care

moved between them, his voice low and dangerous. "She doesn't belong to anyone. Stay away

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 courage, Elyra grabbed a fallen branch and struck Jason across the back. He snarled,

he spat, his gaze locking on Elyra one last time before disappearing into the shadows. Elyra