Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

271

The air grew colder as Elyra felt the pull of an unseen force guiding her and Dain through the forest. It was subtle at first, like a faint hum at the edge of her consciousness, but the closer they followed it, the more insistent it became.

Matthew trudged behind them, his steps labored. "You're chasing something you don't even understand," he said, his voice gruff but laced with concern. "What if it's leading you to a trap?"

shimmering in the moonlight. "I

head. "Familiar or not, it doesn't

stopped to rest by a quiet stream, Elyra sat beside Dain, the sound of the water soothing but her thoughts anything but calm. "What if he's right?" she whispered.

turned to her, his orange eyes steady and fierce. He reached out, cupping her face in his calloused hands. "Elyra, listen to me. We'll find it. Whatever's out there, we'll face it together. I

steadied her heart, and for a moment, she let herself believe in the strength of his resolve. But

around them, its malice unmistakable. Dain's hand tightened around hers. "Jason," he muttered, his