Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir) novel Chapter 266

Matthew’s eyes followed Elyra and Dain as they sat near the fire, their conversation quiet but charged with something unspoken. He saw the way their shoulders brushed, how Dain’s gaze lingered on Elyra’s face longer than was necessary. It wasn’t the first time he’d noticed these moments, but tonight, it was too blatant to ignore.

When Dain stood to fetch more firewood, Matthew seized the opportunity. “Elyra,” he said firmly, his voice low to avoid Dain overhearing. “We need to talk.”

Elyra’s brow furrowed as she set her plate aside. “What’s wrong?”

Matthew leaned forward, his expression tense. “What’s going on between you and Dain?”

Her breath caught, but she quickly masked her reaction. “Nothing’s going on. He’s my brother.”

Matthew’s expression darkened. “Don’t lie to me, Elyra. I’ve watched you two grow up together, and I know what a sibling bond looks like. This isn’t it.”

Her cheeks flushed, and she looked away, the guilt gnawing at her. “It’s… complicated,” she admitted.

“No,” Matthew said sharply. “It’s dangerous. Do you realize what could happen if anyone finds out? That Lycan King creature is already after you. If he knew about this…” He trailed off, his jaw tightening.

Elyra’s voice quivered as she replied, “I didn’t ask for this, Matthew. Do you think I don’t know how wrong it feels? But it’s not something I can control.”

Matthew shook his head, his disappointment evident. “You can control what you do about it. Dain has always been protective of you—that’s his nature—but this… this will destroy you both.”

Dain returned then, a bundle of wood under his arm. His sharp gaze darted between them, sensing the tension immediately. “What’s going on?”

Matthew stood abruptly, his voice hard. “We were just discussing how to keep this family together.”