Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 356

The air in Elyra's tent was suffocating as Marcus stood before her, his gaze defiant yet shadowed with fear. She could feel the tension radiating off him, the weight of unspoken words pressing against her chest.

"Tell me it isn't true," Elyra said, her voice steady but strained. "Tell me you didn't meet with Dain's emissaries behind my back."

Marcus hesitated, his hands clenching into fists. "I did," he admitted, his tone sharp. "Because someone has to face reality, Elyra. He is stronger than you can imagine. You're leading us to ruin!"

The words hit her like a blow. She took a step back, her heart pounding. "You betrayed me, Marcus. After everything we've been through, you chose to side with him?"

Marcus's voice rose, his anger spilling over. "I chose to protect my pack! You're so blinded by your hope of saving him that you can't see what he's become. He's not your brother anymore, Elyra. He's a force of nature, and we can't stand against him." Elyra's voice hardened, her sorrow giving way to resolve. "And you think kneeling to him will save you? Dain's path only leads to destruction-for all of us."

Marcus shook his head, frustration etched into his features. "You're naive, Elyra. You think you can win this with speeches and hope? It's not enough. It was never enough."

icy. "You've made your choice, Marcus. And now, I'm making mine. You're banished. Leave this camp before nightfall. I will not tolerate treachery in my ranks." Marcus's jaw tightened, but he said nothing more. He turned and strode out of the tent, leaving Elyra standing alone, the ache of his

Pack under the cover of darkness. Shadow wolves surged through

He stepped through the chaos, shadow magic rippling around him like a living force. "You're wasting your strength, Garrick," Dain said, his voice calm and cold. "Your loyalty to Elyra

earth. "We won't bow to you, Dain. Not now,

a smirk. "Then you'll

the frontlines of the. Riverstone defenders. Their cries echoed through the night as

Riverstone territory lay in ruins. Smoke rose from the smoldering remains of their

morning. The sight that greeted them was devastating. Wolves scavenged through the

hung heavy

his fur singed and

hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Garrick.