Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 259

The attack came without warning.

Elyra bolted upright as a crash shook the walls of the cabin. The acrid scent of smoke filled her nostrils as shadow-beasts swarmed the clearing outside, their howls tearing through the night.

Dain was already on his feet, his orange eyes blazing with fury. "They've found us."

Jason's voice echoed through the chaos, cruel and triumphant. "Come out, Elyra! There's nowhere left to run!"

Matthew grabbed his axe, his movements swift despite his injuries. "Stay behind me," he barked, his tone leaving no room for argument.

But Elyra and Dain weren't about to hide. They surged outside, the chill air biting their skin as flames began to consume the cabin. Shadow-beasts lunged toward them, their grotesque forms glowing faintly in the firelight.

himself at the attackers. Elyra channeled her

roared, his voice carrying over the chaos. "Face me, you

"Still protecting her?" he sneered, his

They exchanged blows, their movements a blur of strength and fury. Jason, enhanced by the red-eyed woman's magic, fought with unnatural speed, but Dain's resolve was unshakable. Inside the cabin, Matthew held off two shadow-beasts with grim determination, his axe biting deep into their flesh. "Get out of here!" he shouted

yelled back, her light

the walls and ceiling. The heat grew unbearable, the air

breaking from his fight with Jason to grab her

to Dain's side that sent him staggering. Elyra screamed, her light surging in response. The force of it knocked Jason

groaning ominously. Matthew stumbled out, coughing and covered in soot. "It's gone," he

cabin, her home, as it collapsed in a cascade of sparks and ash. She felt Dain's hand on her shoulder, grounding