Chapter: Chapter 88. Last Full Moon || ENDThe night was so silent. The dark sky seemed to be holding its breath, waiting for the inevitable. The light of the full moon hung high in the sky, illuminating the quiet lake where Ailee and Aaron had taken the children for a vacation and the night was supposed to be a peaceful one. But Ailee's bad feeling had been getting stronger since a few days ago. Yes, about the full moon.Ailee didn't know if it was the after-effects of being raised to Luna or not, but her premonitions were getting worse every day."Mama... why are you daydreaming all the time?" asked Lucille as she took Ailee's hand.Ailee smiled, though not entirely sincerely. "It's okay, dear. I'm just thinking."Aaron looked at her from a distance, then approached. "That premonition again?"Ailee nodded slowly. "I don't know... this month feels different."Before Aaron could answer, the night wind picked up and a growl broke the silence. Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille spontaneously moved closer to Ailee.The sound of tree branc
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Chapter: Chapter 87. Peace of ForebodingDusk washed the sky in golden hues as the sound of an ancient gong echoed throughout the Dark Forest region. After Ailee and Aaron's emotionally charged official wedding in the human world, the pack's atmosphere was now suffused with long-awaited peace. However, tonight was a more sacred night: the night of the Successor Ritual.Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille stood on a stone altar in the center of the sacred circle, wearing white robes that symbolized their mixed blood-human and werewolf. The three looked both nervous and curious, gazing around at the elders and pack members gathered in silence.Ailee grasped Aaron's hand tightly. Full moonlight hung just above them, highlighting the stone altar where their three children stood. The atmosphere felt magical, sacred, and irreplaceable."This ritual is only performed when the offspring of pure blood and human blood are successfully fused in harmony," Mistress Lyana said. "Today, we not only welcome a new successor, but also welcome a new des
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Chapter: Chapter 86. Under the MoonlightWhile the moonlight blessed the small happiness in the middle of Aaron and Ailee's family, far away in the city, in a high-glassed room on the top floor of a magnificent building that was beginning to look fragile with time, Malvin stared at the financial files with a dark face.Behind him, Tifanny stood still, her body tense."Our company lost two big contracts this week," said one of Malvin's lawyers, his voice wary. "And the investors... they started withdrawing funds."Malvin didn't answer. His hands were clenched into fists on the table."Reynard," he muttered finally, hatefully. "This is all because of his betrayal. For years I supported him, keeping the balance between the human world and his pack. But he... got rid of Tifanny, divorced her out of hand. And then let her son humiliate us."Tifanny sighed, trying to calm down. "Dad... Aaron never loved me. We all know that.""It doesn't matter!" Malvin snapped. "You are his wife. The mother of the rightful heir. The agreement was
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Chapter: Chapter 85. Aaron's ProposalThat morning, the sunlight slipped gently through a gap in the white curtains in the dining room. The smell of toast and scrambled eggs filled the air, mingling with the sound of Lucille's little giggle as she sat on her chair wiggling her legs."Mom, look, I can make a circle out of maple syrup!" she said happily.Ailee smiled as she poured milk into Lowly's purple plastic cup. "That's very good, dear. But not too much, it'll get all sticky."In the kitchen, Aaron was busy stirring the coffee while occasionally glancing at them. The atmosphere was unfamiliar yet warm - like a slice of life he had been longing for, but never dared to imagine again.Loudy came in from the back garden, her hair messy and her T-shirt a little dirty. "Mama, Papa, Lowly and I made a little tree house for the dolls!"Aaron raised an eyebrow. "Tree house? Seriously? What did you use?""Cardboard! And some wood from the warehouse. When it's finished, Papa has to see it!" Loudy replied excitedly.Aaron laughed
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Chapter: Chapter 84. Shadows RevealedThat morning, sunlight filtered through the thin curtains of the guest room on the second floor of Aaron's house. Ailee woke up with an unfamiliar feeling that wasn't entirely comfortable, yet wasn't frightening either. Beside her, the crumpled blanket and repositioned pillow showed that her mind had not stopped wandering last night. Her children were asleep in the next room, while the smell of coffee wafted faintly from the kitchen.Ailee's steps were light as she descended the stairs. She found Aaron in the kitchen, his back to the door, pouring coffee into two cups. His black t-shirt and casual gray pants made him look... ordinary. Not the CEO, not the Alpha, not the dominant man who had left her. Just Aaron."You're up too," Aaron said without turning his head, as if he could sense his presence."Did you make coffee?""For you," Aaron replied, finally looking at her, then handed her a light blue cup."Thank you," Ailee said, accepting it carefully. The distance between them felt b
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Chapter: Chapter 83. An Inherited LieTwilight crept in through the gaps in the window curtains, painting golden lines on the floor of Aaron's study. The afternoon air was thick with silence, broken only by the soft sound of the phone ringing that infiltrated the quiet room.Aaron answered quickly. "Hello?""It's me," Aaron recognized the voice on the other end. It was Edric's voice, almost a whisper, this was a bit unusual, the usually calm Edric was now speaking as if afraid that the secret he was about to speak was too heavy for the world to hear.Aaron sat up, his fingers pressing against his temples. "You said you found out something about Aland?""Yes." There was a moment's pause before Edric continued his sentence, "he was involved. In everything. Even from the beginning. The incident at the South Docks."The ticking of the wall clock sounded slower and slower, as if time was holding its breath.Aaron knew, of course, what had happened to his three children. The kidnapping incident. Although Aaron had a feeling tha
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Chapter: Chapter 94. Under the Bright Light || ENDThe night sky was cloudless, filled with millions of twinkling stars as if witnessing the end of a long journey.The river flowed clear under the moonlight, the forests of the Dark Forest echoed softly with the sounds of the night: life slowly getting back on track after years in the shadow of battle.On the pack's main field, a small ceremony was taking place.Altair stood tall in the center of the circle of pack members. At his side was Enne, dressed in silvery white robes that shimmered like the moonlight itself. Around them, Stella, Andhara, and Nathalie-now fully recovered-stood ready to watch.Today was the day of Altair and Enne's official appointment as full leaders of the Dark Forest, no longer just the underrated Luna. They were the heart and soul of this place.Lyra might be gone, but her legacy lived on in this decision.Stella stepped forward and raised her hand, holding a necklace symbolizing the pack's leadership-a stone in the shape of an intertwined crescent moon and
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Chapter: Chapter 93. Decision Under the Aquila ConstellationThe night wind blew softly, carrying the scent of wet leaves and the remnants of smoke from the battle that had ended. The sky above them was now clear, decorated only with twinkling stars that seemed closer than usual. Among the sea of stars, the constellation Aquila shone brightly, as if a silent witness to the long journey they had taken.In the main courtyard of the Dark Forest headquarters, the pack members gathered in silence. They had just held a final tribute ceremony for Lyra, the Elder who had been the pillar of their strength.As the crowd began to die down, Altair and Enne walked away to the edge of the forest, where only the stars kept them company. There were no words between them for a while. They just enjoyed the silence, understanding the gravity of the decision they had just made."Destiny feels scary sometimes," Enne said finally, her voice almost a whisper.Altair smiled slightly. "Destiny is indeed frightening. But with you, I am not afraid."Enne stopped walking,
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Chapter: Chapter 92. A Costly VictoryThe war was over.However, the price was much higher than they imagined.In the middle of the deserted field, the remnants of the battle still lay. Blood splattered on the ground, bodies lay, mostly of their enemies, but not a few of their allies. The destruction was not only visible on the outside, but also went deep into their hearts, a place that was harder to recover from.Lyra was lying on the ground.Her frail body was no longer able to bear the weight of the world. Her eyes-which had always held firmness, love, and wisdom-began to fade, like twilight that could not withstand the night. Blood flowed from the corner of her lips, faint, but enough to show that her time was running out. The wolfsbane poison she had once fought with all her might was now slowly taking the rest of her life, creeping into her veins like a dark shadow that could not be removed."Grandmother..." Enne's voice broke. He knelt beside Lyra's body, grasping an old hand that was now cold, full of veins, and t
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Chapter: Chapter 91. The Battle of the Three BloodsThunder boomed in the sky, splitting the dense clouds as if to signal the beginning of the end.In the center of the devastated battlefield, Altair, Enne, and Andhara stood side by side, their bodies wounded, blood flowing, yet their eyes shining with determination.Before them, stood a tall man with silver-gray hair braided back. His golden eyes glittered in the dark, radiating a cold hatred. Beneath the black armor layered with wolfsbane and dark silver, great power pulsed wildly.Algebar De Rigel.Orion's new leader.Stronger, more dangerous, and more ruthless than any enemy they had ever faced.He raised his hand, and the ground beneath their feet trembled. Waves of poison energy spread, making the air feel heavy and suffocating."You think you can stop us?" His voice was deep, echoing throughout the terrain. "You, three half-human, half-beast creatures, dare to go against the will of the world?"Altair took a step forward, his teeth clenched tightly."Then, we will show you... wh
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Chapter: Chapter 90. SacrificeSmoke and dust hung heavy in the air, blackening the twilight sky that was beginning to turn blood red. Roars, shouts, and clashes of weapons echoed from every direction. The once fertile land was now stained with blood and embers.Amidst the chaos, Nathalie ran, her breathing heavy, following the sound of crying that sliced through the air.A small human child - apparently no more than six years old - was trapped in the ruins of a half-burned wooden house. Around them, Orion creatures, masked and armed, stalked with bloodthirsty eyes.Without hesitation, Nathalie darted.She swung her body, deflecting poisoned arrows with her own arm, then lunged at one of the enemies who tried to close in. The boy cowered, his tiny body shaking with fear."I'm here," Nathalie whispered, kneeling quickly, pulling the wooden debris from over the child's body.But a sharp swishing sound from behind made her turn her head-slowly.A glowing arrow, coated in wolfsbane venom, pierced the side of her stomac
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Chapter: Chapter 89. The Sky SplitsThat Night, When Everything Shattered ....The moon hangs high, but its rays appear somber behind the smoke and flames. The land of the Dark Forest shook with the sounds of explosions, wolf roars, and the screeches of creatures that shouldn't be in this world. That night was supposed to be a moment of victory. But who would have thought-betrayal and Algebar's cunning strategy turned everything upside down.In the center of the fortress within the pack territory, Lyra stood in the central courtyard. Her old body was erect despite her labored breathing. Her eyes looked up at the red night sky, her face calm yet alert. A group of children, women, and healers who had not joined the battle were hiding under the protection of the moon magic she had created."Don't panic," Lyra's voice was soft yet firm, "you stay here. The power of the moon will protect us."But she knew... the protection was wearing thin. She could feel it-a change in energy coming from the east. Someone had opened a crack
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