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.

face now sharpened and menacing. His red-tinged eyes glowed faintly in the dim light, and a predatory smirk

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

grip. "You don't have to do this. Whatever

you think I care about

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

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 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," he growled, advancing on her. "Elyra, run!" Dain shouted, breaking free just in time

slammed Jason into a tree with enough force to 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