Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

264

The night was quiet, the forest unusually still as Matthew pulled Dain aside, his expression stern. The firelight from their camp flickered across his weathered face, casting sharp shadows that mirrored his tone.

"You care for her," Matthew said, cutting straight to the point. His voice was firm, yet tinged with something like fear.

squaring defensively. "Of course I care for

protective of her. But this... this is different. Do you even realize what it could mean for her? For both of you?" Dain's jaw clenched, his orange eyes shifting away to focus on

you can hide-not from me. But whatever you feel, you

Matthew pressed. "She deserves the truth, Dain.

hands curled into fists, his knuckles white. He nodded once, curtly, before turning and stalking away into the shadows. Matthew watched him go, his heart heavy. He could see the storm brewing