Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter

295

The stillness of the forest shattered as shadow beasts emerged from the treeline, their glowing red eyes fixed on the siblings. The creatures moved with terrifying coordination, driving Elyra and Dain toward an abandoned ruin partially hidden by overgrown vines. Dain's instincts took over, his blade flashing as he felled the first beast. "It's a trap!" he shouted, but the beasts pressed them onward, relentless in their pursuit.

At the entrance to the ruin, Jason stepped out of the shadows. His once-human form was twisted and grotesque, dark veins crawling across his skin, his red eyes burning with obsession.

"Elyra," Jason said, his voice dripping with desperation. "Stop running. Come with me. Let me protect you the way he never can."

her heart pounding. "Jason... what's happened

low and

curled into a sneer. "You think you can keep her safe? You

flash of fury. Jason attacked with raw, monstrous strength, his movements fueled by dark magic. Dain met him head-on, every blow he landed precise and

with satisfaction. "Poor little wolf," she purred. "Did you think your power could rival mine?" Elyra's knees buckled, her silver hair dimming as Xytriana's magic took hold. "Why

the key, my dear. And I always get

Jason, equally enraged, blocked him at every turn. The ruin seemed to close in around them, the walls reverberating with the force of

impact, and dust filled the air as part of the ceiling collapsed. Seizing the chaos, Dain grabbed Elyra, his strength nearly spent.

gave chase, but Dain's determination was unyielding. When they finally reached safety, Elyra clung