Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 266

Matthew's eyes followed Elyra and Dain as they sat near the fire, their conversation quiet but charged with something unspoken. He saw the way their shoulders brushed, how Dain's gaze lingered on Elyra's face longer than was necessary. It wasn't the first time he'd

noticed these moments, but tonight, it was too blatant to ignore.

When Dain stood to fetch more firewood, Matthew seized the opportunity. "Elyra," he said firmly, his voice low to avoid Dain overhearing. "We need to talk."

Elyra's brow furrowed as she set her plate aside. "What's wrong?"

Matthew leaned forward, his expression tense. "What's going on between you and Dain?"

Her breath caught, but she quickly masked her reaction. "Nothing's going on. He's my brother."

Matthew's expression darkened. "Don't lie to me, Elyra. I've watched you two grow up together, and I know what a sibling bond looks like. This isn't it."

away, the guilt gnawing at

if anyone finds out? That Lycan King creature is already

Do you think I don't know how wrong it feels? But it's not something

you do about it. Dain has always been protective of

arm. His sharp gaze darted between them, sensing

voice hard. "We were just discussing

that

"I've raised you both, kept you safe all these years. And now, when everything is falling apart,

need to understand what's at stake. The Lycan King won't

dangerously low. "We never asked you to protect us, Matthew. You

by while you throw your lives away for something that can never

eyes. "Matthew, you don't understand. We're not just anyone. We're..." She