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?"

silver eyes shimmering in the moonlight. "I can feel it,

shook his head. "Familiar or not, it doesn't mean

her thoughts anything but calm. "What if

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 won't let anything

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

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