Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 357

Dain stood in the heart of the shadowed forest, a flickering darkness swirling at his feet. The Warden of Shadows watched him closely, a figure as enigmatic as the void itself, his presence a constant reminder of the power Dain was learning to wield. "Focus," the Warden instructed, his voice sharp yet hypnotic. "The shard's energy is boundless, but it requires precision. Use it to reach their minds-bend their will to yours."

Dain closed his eyes, summoning the shard's power. A pulse of shadow rippled from him, spreading out like an invisible net. A lone wolf stood nearby, trembling as the energy coiled around it.

"You're stronger than fear," Dain said, his voice calm but commanding. "You will follow me, not because you fear me, but because you have no choice."

The wolf's eyes glazed over, its resistance crumbling as it knelt before him. Dain opened his eyes, a glint of satisfaction in his gaze.

The Warden smiled faintly. "Good. You're beginning to understand. Control is not about loyalty it's about inevitability. Soon, even the strongest minds will bow to you."

Dain clenched his fists, feeling the shard's power thrumming through him. "They will all bow. Even Elyra."

Far away, Elyra sat in Selene's secluded sanctuary, the moonlight casting a soft glow over the stone altar at the center of the clearing. Selene stood beside her, holding an ancient tome bound in silver and etched with lunar symbols.

It will strengthen your bond with the Moon Goddess,

at Selene, her doubt evident. "And

the book, meeting Elyra's gaze. "Then the shadows will claim

seen what the shard has done to Dain. There's a fine line between strength and corruption." Elyra took a deep breath, her mind racing. She thought of the packs Dain had already taken, the ruins of the Riverstone camp, and the chilling message he'd

do this," she said, her voice steady, "there won't be anything

hesitated, then nodded reluctantly. "If you're going to do this, then we'll make sure

Selene stepped forward, guiding

to the

light within you, on the strength that has always been yours. The Moon

around her grew heavy, shimmering with an otherworldly glow.

destruction. Wolves clashed, their howls echoing in the distance, but her gaze was

stood atop

thick they seemed alive. His eyes glowed with an

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