Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

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The grove they found was quiet and bathed in silvery moonlight, offering a rare moment of peace. Dain paced restlessly while Elyra sat against a tree, her knees drawn to her chest. "You've been quiet," Dain said, his voice softer than usual.

Elyra avoided his gaze, her fingers nervously twisting her pendant. "I'm just... tired."

"That's not it," Dain said firmly. He knelt in front of her, his orange eyes searching hers. "You're scared. Talk to me, Elyra."

She shook her head, but the tears in her eyes betrayed her. "I don't know if I can trust what's happening to me," she admitted, her voice trembling. "I don't know if I can trust myself."

had been holding back spilled over. For a moment, he simply held

runes glowed faintly under her touch, their energy sparking memories she couldn't fully grasp. "What does it

ran her fingers over the symbols, her voice soft as she translated. "It's about a bloodline... a powerful one, tied to the Celestial Pact. A family destined to protect the

further, her eyes widening. "Dain, we're not

had always been there.

you sure?" he asked, his voice barely above a

her heart racing. "It's here. Written in stone. We were raised together, but... we're not bound

the truth settled heavily on them both, a mixture of relief, confusion,

touch hesitant. "What does this mean