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.

strength unmatched as he threw himself at the attackers. Elyra channeled her newfound abilities, light radiating from her

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

emerged from the shadows, his red eyes gleaming with malice. "Still protecting her?" he sneered, his twisted grin infuriating.

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

yelled back, her light flaring as she

and ceiling. The

from his

that sent him staggering. Elyra screamed, her light surging in response. The force of it knocked Jason back, but he recovered quickly, his red eyes narrowing in fury. "You'll regret that,"

roared, the cabin's structure groaning ominously. Matthew stumbled out, coughing and covered

at the cabin, her home, as it collapsed in a cascade of sparks and ash. She