Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 332

Dain wandered deeper into the labyrinthine ruins, the air around him heavy with an oppressive energy. The shadows seemed alive, curling and whispering as if guiding him forward. The pulsing shard fragment in his pocket felt like a second heartbeat, urging him on. He clenched his fists, his thoughts a storm of frustration and anger. Elyra's trust in Althea grated on him, as did the feeling of being sidelined, treated as if he were the one destined to falter.

The shadows thickened, and a voice, deep and resonant, echoed through the chamber. "You doubt them, don't you?"

Dain froze, scanning the dark. "Who's there?"

From the shadows emerged a figure cloaked in black, his face hidden by a mask etched with crescent moons. The Warden of Shadows. His presence radiated power, a magnetic force that pulled Dain's attention like a moth to a flame. "Relax," the Warden said, his voice smooth and commanding. "I am not your enemy. I am here to help you."

Dain's eyes narrowed. "Help me? Why would I trust you?"

The Warden stepped closer, his movements fluid and deliberate. "Because you and I are the same. We know what it's like to be overshadowed, underestimated. They tell you to wait, to follow their path. But deep down, you feel it, don't you? The power within you, clawing to break free."

silence was answer enough. The Warden smirked beneath his mask and gestured to the air. A swirl of shadow magic formed, painting a

tall, his presence commanding as wolves of every pack bowed before him. The shadowy aura surrounding him wasn't menacing-it was

dripping with temptation. "A future where you are not bound by

lingering doubt, a faint voice in the back of his mind warning him to be cautious. "How do I know this isn't just another trick?" Dain asked, his

The shard you carry-it's a key to unlocking your true potential. But its power alone isn't enough. You need guidance. My

in his pocket. The warmth of its energy seemed to respond to the Warden's words, pulsing faintly

steady but laced

is simple. Embrace the darkness, not as your enemy, but as your ally. Let it amplify your strength, sharpen your instincts, and free you

unwavering belief that light was the only path forward. He thought of the visions the shard had shown him-the

remain in their shadow. Is that what you want, Dain? To be forgotten?" Dain clenched his jaw, the weight of the Warden's words sinking in. He glanced at the vision again, at the image of himself standing tall and unyielding. It

must perform the first ritual." Dain reached out hesitantly, his

your mind on what you desire most-your power, your freedom-and let the shard guide you.