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.

stiffened, his shoulders squaring defensively. "Of course I

this is different. Do you even realize what it could mean for her?

see the way she looks at you. It's not something you can hide-not from me. But whatever you feel, you need to ask yourself if it's worth the risk." "She's

need to be honest with her," Matthew pressed. "She deserves

away into the shadows. Matthew watched him go,