Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 242

The family gathered around the fire, the warmth of the flames doing little to chase away the tension in the cabin. Matthew leaned back in his chair, his face lined with worry, while Elyra and Dain sat side by side, their silent communication more telling than any words.

The eerie howl came suddenly, cutting through the quiet night like a blade. Elyra stiffened, her golden eyes darting toward the door. Dain was already on his feet, his stance rigid and alert.

“Stay here,” Matthew ordered, but his voice held little authority as Dain grabbed a knife from the table and stepped outside. Elyra followed despite Matthew’s protests, her instincts screaming that whatever waited outside was not ordinary.

At the edge of the forest stood a monstrous creature, its form massive and wolf-like, though twisted in ways that made it feel unnatural. Its glowing eyes locked onto them, and it snarled, its voice guttural and chilling.

“Return to your world,” it growled, its words garbled but clear enough to send a shiver down Elyra’s spine, “or face annihilation.”