Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

269

The forest air grew heavy as dusk settled, the shadows stretching unnaturally long. Elyra and Dain tread carefully, their instincts sharp, when a sickening growl pierced the silence.

Jason emerged from the shadows, and Elyra's breath caught in her throat. He was no longer the boy who had taunted her at school. His once-human form had become twisted-his limbs elongated, his fingers ending in claws, and his red eyes gleaming with unholy light. His skin was marred with dark veins that pulsed as if alive.

"You thought you could escape me?" Jason snarled, his voice guttural, almost inhuman. "You belong to me, Elyra."

protectively in front of Elyra, his orange eyes blazing. "Stay

teeth glinting. "You think you can stop me? I'm stronger than ever

their movements a blur of strikes and counters. Jason fought with feral strength, his claws tearing through the fabric

her pendant flaring with light. She raised her hand, summoning energy that crackled like silver lightning. The burst struck Jason, sending him hurtling into a

his red eyes burning with rage. "This isn't over," he hissed. "You can't run forever,

Dain's side. Blood seeped from a gash on his shoulder, but he waved

the bleeding slowed. "You keep saying you're fine, but you can't keep doing this," she said, her