Luna Aurora novel (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 288

Following the faint pull of the portal's energy, Elyra and Dain discovered a hidden trail veiled by glowing runes etched into ancient stones. The symbols seemed alive, humming with power that resonated deep within Elyra, sparking fragmented memories she couldn't quite grasp.

"This place... it feels alive," she murmured, tracing one of the glowing symbols with her fingers. The sensation sent a shiver down her spine, both comforting and unsettling.

Dain stood beside her, his protective instincts on high alert as his eyes scanned their surroundings. "Whatever it is, it's guiding us. Let's hope it's not a trap," he said, his tone cautious.

The trail led them to a clearing dominated by a massive, weathered door embedded into the face of a towering cliff. The runes on the door pulsed faintly, their rhythm matching the beat of Elyra's heart. "This has to be it," Elyra whispered, her voice tinged with awe and trepidation. Her hand trembled as she reached for the door's surface, the energy emanating from it sending warmth through her veins.

Before she could touch it, the ground beneath them shook violently. A guttural growling filled the air as shadow beasts emerged from the forest, their twisted forms lunging toward them with deadly precision.

The battle was chaotic and fierce. Elyra and Dain fought side by side, their movements synchronized in a deadly dance. Dain's strength had grown since entering this world, his strikes landing with enough force to shatter bone. Elyra's powers burned brighter with each spell she cast, the silver light of her energy illuminating the clearing.

A beast lunged for Elyra, its claws aimed for her throat. Before she could react, Dain intercepted it, his growl shaking the air as he hurled the creature into a tree with a sickening crack.

One by one, the shadow beasts fell, their forms disintegrating into ash. But the fight left its mark on Elyra and Dain, their bodies aching and their breaths ragged.

As the last beast vanished, Dain pulled Elyra close, his voice urgent. "We're running out of time. If the Lycan King knows we're here, he'll send more."

Elyra turned her gaze to the door, her resolve hardening despite the exhaustion etched on her face. "Then we go through now," she said, clutching her glowing pendant and placing it into a circular indentation on the door.

The runes flared to life, their light bathing the clearing as the air around them hummed with energy. Slowly, the ancient door creaked open, revealing a dark passageway beyond.

Dain stood beside her, his hand resting on the hilt of his blade. "What's waiting for us on the other side?" he asked, his voice low.

Elyra glanced at him, her golden eyes blazing with determination. "The answers we've been searching for," she replied.