Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 204

The cabin was quiet, save for the crackle of the fire and the soft rustle of pages as Matthew flipped through an old, dog-eared book. Elyra and Dain were asleep, curled up under thick woolen blankets on the couch. Their peaceful expressions contrasted starkly with the tension they often carried during the day.

Matthew leaned back in his chair, staring into the flames. His thoughts wandered, tugged back to the life he’d left behind.

Years ago, he had been a civil engineer with a bright future. His days were filled with plans and blueprints, his nights with laughter and warmth. His wife, Emily, had been his anchor, a vibrant woman with an infectious laugh that lit up every room.

Then came the accident.

Matthew clenched his jaw, the familiar ache in his chest surfacing as he recalled the screech of tires, the twisted metal, and the hollow silence that followed. He had survived, but Emily hadn’t.

Grief consumed him, gnawing at his edges until there was nothing left but guilt and despair. He abandoned his career, his friends, and the bustling city that had once been his home. The mountains became his refuge, a place where the noise of the world couldn’t reach him.