Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

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drained her.

The forest seemed darker without Matthew's presence. Every rustling leaf and distant animal cry felt like a reminder of their loss. Elyra walked ahead of Dain, her silver hair disheveled and streaked with dirt. Her face was pale, her eyes hollow as if the weight of guilt had Dain watched her, unsure how to help. He was grieving too, but seeing Elyra like this was unbearable. "Elyra," he said gently, stepping closer.

voice raw. "Don't tell me it's going to be okay. It won't

wanted us to live. He chose to fight so we could keep

and she clutched at her pendant as if it could somehow bring Matthew back. "I should've fought

head, tears spilling down her cheeks. "It feels like every step we

tightened as he cupped her face, forcing her to meet his gaze. "I won't let that happen. We'll make his sacrifice mean something, Elyra. We'll

to surface. "You're not alone in this," he whispered, stroking her