Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 349

Elyra paced the war room, her thoughts a storm of frustration and fear. The map laid out before her showed the grim reality of Dain's rapid conquest. The Ironfang Pack, the Riverstone Pack, and now two more territories-packs that had once sworn loyalty to her had fallen under his control. Shadow markers indicated the positions of Dain's forces, growing dangerously close to her borders.

"We can't wait any longer," Cassian said, slamming his fist on the table. His golden eyes burned with urgency. "If we don't strike first, he'll overwhelm us. We've already lost too much ground."

Elyra stopped pacing, her fingers tightening into fists. She looked at Cassian, the weight of her responsibilities pressing on her shoulders. "If we fight him now, I'll lose him forever."

Cassian's jaw tightened, and he stepped closer. "Elyra, he's not your brother anymore. He's chosen his path, and every day you wait, he gets stronger. If you don't act, you're not just risking him-you're risking everyone who's still loyal to you."

"Do you think I don't know that?" Elyra snapped, her voice cracking. "I can feel him slipping further away. But if I attack him outright, there will be no turning back for either of us."

The room fell into a tense silence. Fenrir, leaning against the far wall, crossed his arms and muttered, "Maybe it's time to stop thinking of him as someone who can be saved." Elyra shot him a glare. "Don't say that."

Selene, who had been quietly observing, stepped forward. Her silver eyes were calm but held a weight of their own. "Elyra," she said softly, "there might be another way."

All eyes turned to Selene as she unrolled an ancient, weathered scroll from her satchel and placed it on the table. The symbols etched on the parchment glowed faintly, as if alive with their own light.

"This," Selene explained, "is an ancient ritual created by the first Lunas to combat the corruption of the shard's power. It can sever the shard's connection to its wielder, stripping them of its influence." Elyra's heart leapt with hope. "You mean... I can save him?"

ritual demands an extraordinary amount of energy-yours, specifically. And if the shard resists, it could destroy Dain entirely." Elyra stared at her, the hope flickering

Selene replied, her voice heavy with caution. "But you need to understand this isn't just about saving Dain. If you fail,

dark with doubt. "This is madness. You're risking yourself and everyone else for a slim

her voice unwavering. "He's still

"What do we need for this ritual, then? If we're going to gamble, we might as well

to the scroll.

of balance, untouched by either light

ок

Eclipse

in

territory. But reaching it will be dangerous. Dain's

her resolve. "Then we'll find a way. If this is the only chance I have to save him,

sudden commotion outside

Elyra's scouts burst in, his face pale and his breathing ragged. "Luna!"

defenses. Elyra, however, stood frozen, her mind racing.

least three days.