Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir)

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."

Silence hung between them, thick with pain and anger. Finally, Elyra drew herself up, her voice 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 betrayal settling deep in her chest.

Far to the east, Dain's forces descended upon the Riverstone Pack under the cover of darkness. Shadow wolves surged through the forest, their glowing eyes and razor-sharp teeth striking terror into the hearts of the defenders.

The Riverstone Alpha, a grizzled wolf named Garrick, stood at the frontlines, barking orders as his pack fought to hold their ground. But Dain's power was overwhelming. 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 has cost you everything."noveldrama

Garrick snarled, his claws digging into the earth. "We won't bow to you, Dain. Not now, not ever."

Dain's lips curled into a smirk. "Then you'll burn with the rest."

With a flick of his hand, a wave of shadow erupted from the ground engulfing the frontlines of the. Riverstone defenders. Their cries echoed through the night as he pack's defenses crumbled.

By dawn, the once-proud Riverstone territory lay in ruins. Smoke rose from the smoldering remains of their camp, and the surviving wolves limped away, their spirits broken. en FindNovel

Elyra and her forces arrived at the Riverstone camp later that morning. The sight that greeted them was devastating. Wolves scavenged through the wreckage, searching for survivors. The smell of ash and

blood hung heavy in the air.

Elyra stepped through the ruins, her heart sinking with every step. She found Garrick slumped against a fallen tree, his fur singed and his eyes hollow. "We tried," he rasped. "But his power... it's like fighting the night itself."

Elyra crouched beside him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Garrick. I should have been here sooner."

He shook his head. "It wouldn't have made a difference. He's too strong. And he left a message for you."

Garrick pointed to the center of the camp, where a chilling sight awaited. Carved into the ground with dark, seething energy were the words: "Join me, sister." Elyra's breath caught, a mix of anger and despair surging through her. Dain wasn't just attacking her allies-he was sending a message, a personal challenge. Cassian approached, his expression grim. "This isn't just about power anymore. He's targeting you, Elyra. He's trying to break you."

Elyra clenched her fists, her resolve hardening. "Then he's underestimated me. This ends here."

-: As Elyra stared at the ominous message, the shard in her chest pulsed painfully, a sinister whisper echoing in her mind: "You're running out of time."