Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

256

The clearing was eerily silent as Elyra and Dain prepared to leave the stone circle. The faint hum of the stones had faded, leaving only the distant rustle of leaves in the wind. But then, a low growl shattered the quiet.

Elyra turned, her heart lurching. Jason stood at the edge of the clearing, his posture predatory and his eyes gleaming faintly red in the dim light. His presence felt wrong-his movements unnaturally smooth, his aura radiating danger. "Did you think you could hide from me?" Jason sneered, his voice carrying an unnatural resonance.

Dain stepped forward, shielding Elyra with his body. "What are you doing here, Jason? You're out of your depth."

Jason's laugh was hollow and bitter. "Out of my depth? Look at you two. Pretending you're something special." His gaze zeroed in on Elyra, his voice softening to an almost possessive whisper. "You don't belong with him, Elyra. He's not what you think he is. I am what you need."

orange eyes burning brighter.

baring unnaturally

through the air. Dain met him head-on, their bodies colliding with a force

recovered with inhuman speed, slashing at Dain's shoulder. Blood sprayed

circling Dain like a

warmth spreading through her chest. She stepped forward, her voice steady despite her fear. "Jason, stop this! You're not

flickering between anger and desperation. But the red glow in his eyes intensified, and his lips curled into a snarl. "I'm more

shielding his eyes as the light forced him back. "This isn't

his fiery

it to his wound.

softened as it met hers, the tension between them palpable. "You shouldn't have stepped in like that.