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.

filled with malice. His gaze shifted to Dain, a bitter laugh escaping

taut with fury. "She doesn't belong

everything he had, but Jason's transformation had given him unnatural strength. Each blow Jason landed sent

within her. Her silver hair seemed to catch the light as she focused her energy, summoning a burst of power. With a shout, she sent a wave of light crashing

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

risking yourself for me," she said, her voice

wound, his orange eyes locking onto hers. "I'll always protect you," he said, his voice firm despite the pain.