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."

cheeks flushed, and she looked away, the guilt gnawing at her. "It's... complicated," she

Lycan

"I didn't ask for this, Matthew. Do you think I don't know how

control what you do about it. Dain has always been protective of you that's his nature-but this... this will destroy

of wood under his arm. His sharp gaze darted between them, sensing the tension immediately. "What's

abruptly, his voice hard. "We were just discussing how to keep

narrowed. "Is that what you call

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. "Matthew, please

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

dangerously low. "We never asked you to protect

I'd do it again," Matthew shot back. "But I won't stand by while you throw your lives away for something

don't understand.