Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

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The narrow path wound through dense underbrush, the air heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth. Elyra led the way, her senses on high alert, while Dain stayed close behind, his injuries from the earlier ambush still slowing him. The sound of footsteps crunching leaves stopped her cold.

Jason stepped out from the shadows, his appearance more monstrous than human. His once familiar features were twisted, his skin marred by tendrils of darkness that seemed to pulse with their own life. His red eyes gleamed with cruel intent as his lips curved into a

sneer.

Elyra," he said, his voice gravelly and filled with malice. His gaze shifted to Dain, a bitter laugh

body taut with fury. "She

a battleground. Dain fought with everything he had, but Jason's transformation had given him unnatural strength. Each blow Jason landed sent shockwaves through the ground, and Dain

summoning a burst of power. With a shout, she sent a wave of light crashing into Jason,

trembling as she pressed a cloth to the gash on his shoulder. Blood seeped through the fabric, and she bit her lip to hold

risking yourself for me," she said, her

protect you,"