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."

looked away, the guilt gnawing at her. "It's... complicated,"

dangerous. Do you realize what could happen if anyone finds out? That Lycan King creature is

she replied, "I didn't ask for this, Matthew. Do you think

about it. Dain has always been

arm. His sharp gaze darted between them, sensing the tension

were just discussing how to keep

that what you call

don't get to challenge me, Dain," Matthew said, stepping closer. "I've raised you both, kept you safe all these years. And now, when everything is falling apart, you're risking it all for something that can't happen." Elyra stood, her hands trembling.

stake. The Lycan King won't just

asked you to protect us, Matthew. You chose

back. "But I won't stand by while you throw your lives away for something that can

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