Prologue

The illuminating crescent moon filled our bloody night as we winced in pain. Burning houses and trees in the middle of the night awakened our fears as we sprinted away from the scene. The agonies of each and everyone have scattered in the wilderness, leaving us a terrific momentum.

"Faster, Aksha!"

I want to despise myself for running away, for being a coward, and for the fact that I can't protect our pack...pains me.

A sudden loud howl echoed in the forest which made me halt. The throbbing feeling inside me slowly rose as I turned my gaze to the wolf.

It was doleful to see a magnificent beast under the brightest moon. He was gawking at me darkly, yet it didn't make my knees tremble, even in the slightest. His shining black fur as well as his aureate eyes are begging me to reach him and hug him. A tear fell on my cheek as I recall our last kiss under the moonlight.

But his eyes...it is so dark, emotionless like he only sees the world in its darkest period, without any color. And as if he's bound to hate the entire universe right now.

When was the last time he loathed me? What did they exactly do to you, my love?

"My love," I professed. His expression softened, perhaps it was only an illusion. "I missed you so much."

"Aksha!" Jestov yelled.

Holding back myself in desperation to stare at him a bit long, I turned my back on him.

"Wait for me, my alpha. I will take you back in my arms, and when that moment arrives, no one can stop me."