Since the blood needed to be freshly administered, I had to bring the bowl to my father for him to consume immediately. After taking it for three days, the poison in his body would be completely neutralized. And so I quickly went back to my fatherโs room, holding the bowl of antidote in my hand. But Standing at the door, my heart was frantic, and my hands trembled unconsciously. I try to hold back my nervousnessI raised my hand and knocked at it, waiting for him to respond and allow me inside. โCome inโฆโ His voice rang from behind the door and so I quickly entered and saw that he was accompanied by Lisa. She saw something in my hand and stepped forward with an enthusiastic expression. Her hand stretched out wanting to take the antidote herself to administer to father. โLisa, go and check the situation with Vanessa. Help her in every way in my stead. We only have two days to prepare for her inauguration after all.โ Fortunately, my father said before Lisa's hand reached the bowl
I came out of my father's room with a heavy feeling. Cold wind blew on my face, making me shiver. It was already late and the weather was rather chilly.I looked around and saw that apart from me, no one else was outside, making the place cold and emptyโฆ " Like the feelings that I had in my heart," I softly muttered before I let out a bitter laugh. Then, like a faucet that was twisted open, tears started to blur my eyes. Thinking of my father's words, I felt an overwhelming bitterness fill my heart.After a short while, I heard footsteps approaching me. I hurriedly wiped away my tears and tried to calm down. A few seconds later, Vanessa and Alan appeared and were walking towards my father's room. They were the people I least wanted to see, especially at that moment. Thus, I nodded at them politely before turning to leave, trying not to have any more contact with them."Wait!" Suddenly, I heard Vanessa say. I froze before an ominous feeling suddenly appeared in my heart."What's you
It took time for Blake and I to return after roaming around the pack. Thus, upon hearing what Arthur said, the three of us went to the poison house without wasting another moment. Unsurprisingly, when we arrived there, my father was already waiting for us inside. The room was dim but I could already see the changes in his appearance compared to the last time I saw him. "Your condition improved a lot," Blake commented the moment he saw my father. Indeed, my father looked considerably healthier. I secretly let out a sigh of relief."Yes," my father replied. "I thought I would never have a chance to live again. This is all thanks to you, Dr. Arthur," he added. Although my father was talking to Arthur, as he spoke, his eyes were directed at me, making me feel a little uneasy.Beside me, Arthur smiled awkwardly. He scratched his head before saying with a slightly sheepish voice, "N-no problem... no problem... It was my job to do it." Blake watched the exchange without much expression o
Blakeโs POVWhen the night came, I headed on my way to meet that person. As the cold wind blew over my body, I could not help but think about the things I have gained after leaving my pack's territory. In the past, I was never interested in going out of the Silver Pack and roaming around to see things. If not for my people being poisoned, I would have not even thought of stepping out of my territory to find the culprit.The first time I arrived in the Red Moon Pack, the first impression I had was disgust and apathy towards the members of this place. The people here were self-centered and blind, only looking at the things that would benefit them. It was truly disgusting to see this kind of pack. I never in the slightest wanted to mingle myself with the Red Moon Pack. But I had no choice since I wanted to investigate the perpetrators of packโs poisoning.'After returning here for the second time, the members of this pack still did not give me a good impression,' I thought coldly.โB
The time for our departure quickly came. Without delay, I packed my things and waited to meet Blake. Scanning my belongings one last time, my eyes stayed at the mask that was laid on the bedside. A part of me wanted to go outside and reveal myself to them for the last time. But after some time of pondering deeply, I decided to put the mask on my face. It was the last time I would have to see the Red Moon Pack. I chose for it to be a bitter yet sweet memory.Since my choice to leave them included my decision to be happy. And so I smiled and walked out of the door. However, my smile froze when I realized that someone was standing at the door, and it was someone who I least wanted to see - Alan. He was walking towards me with a plate in his hand. I could only wipe the smile off my face and nodded at him as a greeting. On the other hand, Alan also nodded and handed over the plate directly to me. I realized that it was a plate of freshly baked blueberry cheesecake. โI heard that y
Carrie was so excited when we arrived at the Silver Pack.She ran out with a bright smile on her face and immediately gave me a warm affectionate hug. โChloe! Youโre back! I miss you so much~โ She exclaimed in delight as she kept hugging me. Although it seemed like she was giving me her full attention, I did not miss how her eyes looked sneakily at Arthurโs direction, seemingly curious about how he had been. I let out a knowing smile and deliberately teased her by asking, โAre you really sure that it was only me who you missed? Did you not miss Blake, your brother? Or perhaps, Arthur?โ The moment I mentioned Arthurโs name, Carrieโs body flinched, and his face reddened in a bold blush, clearly unprepared for my teasing. Her pupils were trembling as she took a nervous glance at Arthur who was also feeling quite overwhelmed by the sudden attention. I chuckled at the twoโs awkward reactions and said, โDo not worry, Arthur has been doing wellโฆ in fact in the Red moon pack heโฆโ I paused and
Hearing Blakeโs question, my body froze in bafflement. It never crossed my mind that I would suddenly hear him ask about my wolf with a question like that. It made me nervous, so much that I started to pick my fingers once againโฆโB-Blake Iโฆ I did not mean to lie to youโฆ Iโฆโ I shuddered, squeezing out words that could explain the situation. It was never my intention to hide the things about my wolf to Blake. But this was matter which had covered my life in darkness since childhoodโฆ I simply could not help but avoid confronting this matter.โChloeโฆ you do not have to blame yourselfโฆ I just wanted to know more about you so I askedโฆโ Blake walked over and touched my trembling shoulders. He looked at me gently and the next moment, my trembling stopped. It was quite astounding to see how his simple approach would have a magical effect on me.It was as if all my worries were swept away with just a touch of his warm hand and the gentle look in his eyes.โBlake, it is as you saidโฆ My wolf
I was shocked when I heard Blake's words. My body subconsciously took two steps back however, the plate in my hand made a sound. Unfortunately, Arthur felt my movements and immediately asked in vigilance, โWhoโs there?โ For a moment, I did not know what to do, but since it was harder for me to hide with the things in my hand, I tried to adjust my emotions, pretending that I had just arrived here.โIt's me!โ I announced completely changing my tone as one who had just arrived in the office excitedly. Forming an innocent smile on my face, I pushed the door and entered the study. As I saw the two people in the study staring at me intently, I pretended to be relaxed while asking them.โWhy are you staring at me? Did I disturb you with your talk just now?โ After asking the question, I put on a troubled expression to indicate that I kind of feel bad that I interrupted their talk. Fortunately after hearing my words, Arthur and Blake looked relieved. They seemed to have confirmed that I
ChloeWe stared at the sight in shock and a flash of realization came over us as the puncture on the fog wall rapidly closed up.โAs you can see, we can only see the pathway for a few seconds then it will close againโฆโ Alpha Nador calmly exclaimed. Then from his large bag, he revealed a thick rope, heavy and long. โWe need to have one person, the most nimble among us to cross the thin pathway. Once he reaches the other side, he has to connect the rope so that all others will be guided. For I can only open the fog wall here on the stable ground. The pathway is so thin that it would crumble once we tried to exert our energies while stepping on it.โ Alpha Nador then explained. Then he looked at us, asking with his eyes who among us would be the first to cross the path. โIโll goโฆโ Blake did not hesitate and immediately answered. โGood!โ Alpha Nador said as he tied the rope on Blakeโs waist and told him some instructions. Before he went, I held his hand and said in worry, โBe careful
ChloeThere has been a great change at the joint camp these days. After Blakeโs last expedition in the Rain Valley, we welcomed the news of a newfound ally.Alpha Nador, the leader of the Rain Valley pack surrendered to Blake in an all-out duel and submitted themselves to his command.While it was not a smooth process of acquiring allies, we managed to pull through and integrate their members into our alliance after ensuring that they all agreed that we would put all hostilities behind us. Just like the Frost Fang pack, the alliance will only last until we have eradicated Alpha Kainโs forces. After that, we will release them to be independent.This condition made the other members of the Rain Valley pack finally put their doubts behind them and fully face our goals head-on.Another thing that made us shocked was the discovery of a hidden association of werewolf packs who were against Alpha Kainโs regime. Because Alpha Nador had recently joined, he also gave us the information about t
BlakeRumble!!!As the thunder and lightning covered the dark expanse of the Rain Valley, so were the attacks being released back and forth. With the explosive blows he had released for quite a long period of exchange, I could not help but admire his might. How could he last for so long maintaining the peak condition of his attacks while also receiving blows from me?โCโmmonโฆ Arenโt you so arrogant to say that you would subdue me and show me what you are made of?โ There was a trace of impatience on the Rain Valley Alphaโs tone. โIf you are not going to move, then Iโll take that as you admitting your defeat!โ With that he gathered all his power and charged once more with another attack.I stood there unmoving, my heart was still contemplating as to why there is a small part of me that was hesitant to take the life of this Alpha. Itโs like something from far awayโฆ where my hands couldnโt reach, tells me that I have to spare the Rain Valley Pack!However, in the utterly muddy and rain
BlakeCaleb noticed the person a second too late, and so despite his preparation the angle where the opponent is coming from will surely deal a great amount of damage to him. My face darkened as I realized this, without thinking further I used Eronโs power to rush in the attackerโs position to impede his attack.Boom!!As I brandished my fist to meet the large body of the opponent and the impact caused a sudden gust of the wind throwing off everyone in the battlefield. โAlphaโฆโ Caleb realized what had happened when the pain he was anticipating did not land on his body. He looked at me wide eyed as he did not expect me to intercept the attackerโs movement while coming from a distance. โDonโt mind meโฆ rally the troops and handle the rest! Iโll take this one!โ I instructed. Surprisingly and for the first time, I saw no trace of resistance and stiffness on Calebโs face as he nodded and obeyed my command. Welcoming the new development, I was relieved to take this position as I know t
BlakeWith that everyone took their own places and readjusted. After that, I called for Idriss and Caleb to assemble them after an hour to check of their temperaments. Even as the temporary alpha of this team, I could feel the state of their being just by looking at their countenance. While it seemed like everything was according to Caleb and Idrisโs plans by far, we cannot let our guards down and cause a fatal error to the mission. To my relief, all seemed to come back to their peak state when they regrouped after an hour. Going with it was the night finally ripening even as the rain continued to fall unceasingly. As the heavy droplets of water poured down endlessly on the valley the forest became pitch black and the ground became muddier the longer we traversed in it. Thereโs no other silence but the incessant rain and thereโs no other obstacle but the cruel terrain. Even so all of us silently pressed forward having to come here with a mission at hand. Soon the first teams re
Blake The entire barracks went silent momentarily, but the sound of cheers came right after. To the members of the alliance, the presence of one leader will empower them as they go on a dangerous mission. Idris was calm but his eyes looked at me with appreciation. However, Caleb still had a frozen look on his face.As for me, his attitude isn't something I mind, unless provokes me by making a move on Chloe.As for his loyalty, I know that he wouldn't betray the alliance so I left it like that.Having announced my decision I left the briefing on Caleb and Idris, letting them know that while I said that I will join the expedition, it will not cause a change on the plans the two have already set."Tonight, we will set off to the target alliance that we have on our listโฆ" It was Caleb who did the honors in introducing the target to everyone. "...Living on the far west from the Blood Hound Pack, the Rain Valley Pack is the last pack that we have to take on for the second phase of our
BlakeAs soon as I uttered those words, Chloeโs body froze momentarily in surprise. The next moment she gave a light hearted chuckle and sunk into my embrace. Her response was fully welcomed by every bit of my being. Like we are each otherโs fountain of life, we stayed like that for a little while. I looked down and took a good look at my mateโs face once more. Caressing the side of her face, my heart felt the piercing pain of seeing how exhausted she was as she pushed herself in deciphering the poison.โI heard from your student and Arthur that you have not gone out since taking the poison from my sickbed? Why do you torture your body this much?โ I uttered in helpless pain. But when I was expecting for her to give me a rather serious explanation, I was blown away when I saw my mate pout adorably as she replied back, โWhat goes the same to you, aint it?โ My heart felt like it was going to drop. For I am not prepared to be attacked in such a way. Her eyes looked at me as she contin
BlakeโThere you goโฆ All done!โ Arthur clapped his hands as he took the casts and bandages in my body. After two days of recovering, my body is finally ready to move normally. Thanks to the combined efforts of Arthur and Chloe, developing a potion that could repair broken bones, I was able to come back in tip-top shape in less than a week even with the heavy injuries that I had. โWhatโs your plans today?โ Arthur cast a curious look on me as he tidied up his things and prepared to go to Chloeโs laboratory.โI was thinking of visiting your lab to see Chloe... But looking at your countenance these days, it seems like everything isnโt going well?โ I replied. โSighโฆ it is as you saidโฆ Iโve even contacted Father to take a look at it because it seems like we were not even close to deciphering a layer of itโฆโ Arthur brushed his head while lamenting over the matter of the poison. โItโs only been two daysโฆ donโt pressure yourself too much,โ I replied. โI know manโฆ. But we cannot afford tha
ChloeโMade by Uncle Gauss?โ My entire body trembled when I heard his name and the words that Blake said. In my hands, the very poison used by my uncle to kill Dad. The very poison I was not able to successfully save my father from. And even after his death and after five years of relentlessly searching, there was still no clue as to what could counter this poison at all. This very poison was one of the two poisons I promised myself to defeat, the other being the one that infected me and Aurora. โChloeโฆ you good?โ Arthur called out softly as the two of them noticed that I fell in a daze the moment I heard the information from Blake. โNo, Iโm fineโฆ itโs just that, I did not expect that I would have to encounter this poison when I am still unable to find out how to counter it.โ For the first time in the last five years, I openly told someone that I was unable to guarantee that I could deal with this poison in front of me. โDonโt worry, weโll help you. Esha is also a good child you