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."

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

night, as they explored the grove, Elyra stumbled upon a cluster of ancient stones etched with inscriptions. The runes glowed faintly under her touch, their energy sparking memories she couldn't fully grasp. "What does

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

breath caught as she read further, her eyes widening. "Dain,

always been there. Dain's

sure?" he asked, his voice

nodded, her heart racing. "It's here. Written in stone. We were raised

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

for her hand, his touch hesitant. "What does this