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."

and she looked away, the

you realize what could happen if anyone finds out? That Lycan King creature is already after you. If he knew about

she replied, "I didn't ask for this, Matthew. Do you think I don't know how wrong it feels? But

evident. "You can control what you do about it. Dain has always been protective of you that's

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

voice hard. "We were just discussing how to keep this family

that what

safe all these years. And now, when everything is falling apart, you're risking it

both need to understand what's at stake. The Lycan King won't just come for you-he'll destroy anyone who stands in

never asked you to protect us, Matthew.

do it again," Matthew shot back. "But I won't stand by while you throw

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