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.

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

over

his red eyes gleaming with malice. "Still protecting her?" he sneered, his twisted

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

leaving you!" Elyra yelled back, her light flaring

flames were spreading, devouring the walls and ceiling.

Dain shouted, breaking from his fight with Jason to

a vicious blow to Dain's side 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

cabin's structure groaning ominously. Matthew stumbled out, coughing and covered in soot.

cascade of sparks