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.

the attackers. Elyra channeled her

roared, his voice carrying over the chaos.

her?" he sneered, his twisted grin infuriating.

Jason, their clash brutal and unrelenting. 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

leaving you!" Elyra yelled back, her light flaring as

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

Dain shouted, breaking from his fight with Jason

momentary distraction, landing 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 regret that,"

stumbled out, coughing and covered in soot. "It's gone," he said hoarsely. "We have

a cascade of sparks and ash. She felt