Born to Slay the Apocalypse

My parents had always been biased, and to them, forming a connection with the Ice Wolf pack was beyond their wildest dreams. So they agreed on my behalf without a second thought.A month later, Briar and I both got married on the same day.Briar wore a wedding gown adorned with jewels, riding in an elegant carriage pulled by white horses, with wagon after wagon of luxurious gifts following behind her. Meanwhile, I only had a simple dress and a few pitiful trunks of belongings.Before leaving home, Briar smiled sweetly and said, "Oh, Lyra, a day like this should be mine. Enjoy struggling in the wilderness with your crippled husband."I said nothing and calmly climbed into my wedding carriage. She thought that giving birth to a son would secure her position as crown princess, but Damien's family was ruthless. To them, women were nothing more than breeding tools.Compared to Damien's magnificent palace, Rowan Hunter's home was quite simple. Ribbons hung from the bed frame, and a plat

Rowan seemed to truly love my unborn daughter. He changed from his usual unpredictable moods and became much gentler.As for his leg, it was only slightly injured, but it didn't affect his walking. I had no idea why he insisted on staying in that wheelchair.Ten months later, news arrived from the palace that Briar had given birth. At the same time, I went into labor. I lay on the bed, sweating from the pain as the doctors' and aids' voices drifted in and out around me. Suddenly, a sharp cry filled my ears.My daughter, Raven Hunter, was born. At that moment, my entire world seemed to light up. I lifted my head, trying to get a look at her, but everything went black and I passed out.Before losing consciousness, I vaguely heard Rowan's furious roar. Was he disgusted with our daughter?When I woke up, it was already the next day. My bed was empty. Rowan was gripping my hand, dozing with his head resting on the bedside.I sat up in panic. It felt like I was reliving my past life wh

We heard the news the next morning. The blizzard had swept across most of the land with devastating force, but it never crossed into the forest even once.Outside, the wind and snow were raging, but here it was like a peaceful sanctuary, with only gentle breezes. Rowan and I finally let our guard down.We heard that the blizzard had caught Briar and Damien's carriage on their way back. Though they'd narrowly escaped death, Damien's leg had been crushed by the shattered frame of the carriage.From that day onward, even more extraordinary changes began happening in our territory. The ice and snow melted completely, and all the plants started budding. Spring, which hadn't been seen in ages, had returned to the world.Raven had learned to walk. She toddled around town on her chubby little legs, occasionally reaching out with her pudgy hands to curiously touch the trees along the street.Wherever she touched or stepped, lush green leaves would quickly sprout. Before long, all the beast

Raven seemed unbothered, sitting in her chair swinging her feet."Crown Princess sounds perfect for me. A cool little treasure like me deserves such a cool title. Papa finally showed some good judgment."My lips twitched. "Put your shoes on."I didn't watch when Briar and Damien were banished to the wasteland that day, but I still heard news about them constantly. After the maids escorted Briar back that day, they immediately told Damien about her attempt to seduce Rowan. He flew into a rage.Though his leg was crippled, his strength remained, and he pounded Briar with his fists over and over. Word was that Briar was beaten senseless.The next day, when Rowan specifically announced that Briar had offended the Crown Princess and was therefore being banished to the wasteland, Damien came to hate her completely. I heard they fought each other from the Ice Wolf territory all the way to the wasteland.Still, their problems no longer affected me. I put shoes on Raven and took her littl