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."

over. For a moment, he simply held her

as they explored the grove, Elyra stumbled upon a cluster of ancient stones etched with inscriptions. The runes glowed

she translated. "It's about a bloodline... a powerful one, tied

caught as she read further, her eyes widening. "Dain, we're not related," she

been there. Dain's eyes searched hers, a storm of emotions crossing

sure?" he asked, his voice barely

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

settled heavily on them both, a mixture of relief,

hand, his touch