Chapter 25
Decision
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Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.
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“Hunter…” It was his brother, Hector, who gave him a beer.
Uncle Bob was talking to the elders about it. Their parents weren’t around – and everything have a process. Even though it was already decided – we couldn’t evade the fact that we still have to follow the rule.
He accepted the beer from his hand – and instantly take three huge gulps before putting it down the wooden stair where he was sitting to.
Hector, on the other hand, leaned on the wooden wall as he silently drank his beer.
Silence filled the air – as the almost full moon was glistening with the star
Chapter 26Silver***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Damn it!” Hector was walking back and forth – as he uttered those curses under his breath.He couldn’t believe that Hunter could go on to this extent. However, he couldn’t compete with it. He was just hoping that everything will be okay – and their parents… They needed to go back here – as soon as possible.The elders haven’t decided to approve the ritual yet. And if they found out that the family had done this without their consent, he didn’t know what might happen.However, right now – he knew that whatever happened, we have to make sure that Leila was fine
Chapter 27Awake***Hunter woke up that day – with his head throbbing in pain.He was in his own room – and he was half naked. He was oblivious – and he couldn’t think rationally right now. All that he could think of was the fact that his head seemed to be cracking in half.“F*cking headache…” He cursed under his breath.The light coming from the sun was already sneaking to him from his curtain. It was a cold morning – as the sun was covered with grayish clouds. It seemed like it would soon rain.He let out a deep sigh.‘What happened?’ He asked himself – bewildered, as he got up from his bed and leaned against the headboard.He held his pulsating temple – as he tried to remember what happened. He felt so weak, too. It was as if he had been into an intense training. And yet, he couldn’t even remember anything – as if his mind was too exhausted to do its job and just decided to stop working for a moment.Hunter groaned in frustration.He didn’t want this kind of thing. He hated that h
Chapter 28Save***Leila opened her eyes – as she felt the pain slowly rushing into her own body. It was as if every part of her was already too throbbing that she couldn’t even lift her own fingers. It was also so difficult for her to breath.“Leila…” She could recognize Myrtle’s voice calling her name.However, her mouth was dry – as she opened her lips and say something. But she couldn’t utter a single word. She was still oblivious as to what was happening around her.But she tried so hard to fight her own pain.‘I can do it. I can do it…’ It was like a mantra inside her head.“Butler Henry, kindly call Hunter and Uncle Bob…” Myrtle ordered the good butler – who instantly obeyed her order.Then, she looked at her. That was the least that she could do now. She opened her mouth – as she breath using it.“Water?” She asked kindly – and all that she could do was to nod her head as an answer.Even doing that, Leila felt to be too painfully difficult.Myrtle helped her she put some wate
Chapter 29Wolf***‘I am a werewolf?’ It was all that was inside Leila’s mind – as she requested to be alone for the time being.She wanted time for herself. She wanted to think about it. She wanted to process everything to herself.***“This is the only way, Leila. I hope you understand. Hunter bite you and perform a ritual – for you to become like us. The wolf you met is your inner wolf. This… This is the only way to save you.”***Those words kept on playing inside her head like a broken stereo.Then, her tears fell – like a waterfall descending endlessly from her eyes.Leila bent her knees – before putting her arms above her knees and buried her face in it.She cried like there was no tomorrow. She couldn’t believe that from now on, she couldn’t get back to her old self anymore. That she had to face the fact that she was now a werewolf.What about her mother? And Darcel? What will happen to her now?She didn’t know.Her mind was confused – and in chaos.She didn’t know how to dea
Chapter 30Accept***A loud knock on her door, made her wiped her teary face.But she was a bit surprised to feel that her tears were already dried. Perhaps, she had already lost track of how long she had been sitting on the wooden floor.Leila instantly stood up and sat down on her bed lazily.She was torn between letting whoever that was inside her or not.“Who’s that?” She asked – hoping that it was someone whom she could talk to.And she was grateful that it was Myrtle – as she declared that it was her.“Come in…” Her voice was hoarse as she said those words.Maybe because of her crying too much. Her voice was now a bit creepy to hear. She let out a deep sigh.She looked at the door and saw Myrtle went inside her room.Her forehead creased as her nose suddenly crinkled.She could smell Myrt
Chapter 31Process***“What the heck happened with the food?” Hector commented – with his forehead creased, the very moment he entered the dining area.There were some fried fish, sauteed mixed vegetables, and fried pork meat on the table.However, all of them couldn’t blame Hector for his shocked expression because the food seemed to be burned.Leila bit her lower lip – as she tried to stop herself from smiling. Then, she tried to hide herself a bit afar – as she leaned against the wall.Myrtle, on the other hand, instantly elbowed her husband – causing the latter to look at her with confusion laced in his face.“Stop it…” Myrtle tried to warn her husband by glaring at him.But Hector just wouldn’t stop.Hunter was already looking away – with his face turning beet red.“What? I am just pointing it out. Does the servant omegas helped you? Did you get burn? Damn! I should have known. Don’t do kitchen works anymore and-”Then, Hector’s eyes went to Leila.“H-Hey… Are you okay now? Uhm,
Chapter 32On Guard***Leila moved from side to side – then, rolling while inside her comforter.She couldn’t sleep that night – no matter what she does. Perhaps, it was because she knew that tomorrow – she would face the process that Hunter was telling her a while ago. And it was making her so anxious.There were a lot of things that were running inside her mind – keeping her awake.It was bugging her mind – that she couldn’t sleep a wink.She let out a deep sigh – as she looked at the clock on her bed side table.It was already past midnight.She was still in the process of accepting that she was now a werewolf – and now, this. She had to undergo into the process – to prove herself that she could be a werewolf. She had to know how werewolves were.“Are you okay?” Silver asked all of a sudden.She was already lying in her bed – when she couldn’t fell asleep. She let out a deep sigh and got up from her bed instead.“I can’t sleep. The process that will happen tomorrow. It is just… It
Chapter 33Challenge Accepted***Leila swallowed hard – as she entered the huge and dark hall.The only thing that was giving light to the entire place was the fire on the torches hanging on the wall. However, it wasn’t enough for her to see whoever that was inside. The silence of the place wasn’t helping her at all. She was just too nervous.Not to mention that Hunter was also too serious and silent.If we were in different circumstances, perhaps she could simply tease him about it – but it wasn’t the case.She couldn’t even breath properly.It was as if everything was just too calculated.Maybe if Myrtle was here – she could at least have something that she could ask to.However, she wasn’t allowed to come here.Only Hunter was allowed to – and she didn’t know why.“Do you know why you are here?” A loud booming sound of an old man resonated in the entire place – the very moment they stopped walking.Her eyes widened in shock.“Oh, my goodness! What the-”Leila instantly covered her
Chapter 140Charm***It was a fine and cloudy day.Leila and Hunter were walking hand in hand towards the riverbank.After celebrating with the whole pack last night – and had spent time with their family this morning, the two decided to spend their quality time together that afternoon.Leila couldn’t agree more.Besides, she also wanted to be with Hunter.It was just in the riverbank anyway. And three of the pack’s beta was with them. It was one of his parents’ conditions before they decided to let them be and enjoy their picnic.Hunter talked about it this morning. They will be using this time to plan for their wedding. And she was just too excited about it – that she immediately said yes.Leila was astonished – as she watched the water ran rapidly on the rocks. It was crystal clear – that she could see the fish swimmin
Chapter 139Heartless***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Where is Leila?” Myrtle asked curiously – as she and Hector went to him.His parents went to him, too – as they took a bit distant from the crowd.It seemed like his family wanted to talk to him right now.“She talks to her mother.” He simply replied – causing Myrtle to look at him worriedly while Hector just looked at him with his left brow shot upwards.Their parents were let into a deep silence.His brows furrowed at that.“You are not thinking thoroughly about this, huh? What if she didn’t want you for her daughter?” Hector fired that un
Chapter 138Serious Talk***Leila knew – from that very moment – that her mother wasn’t pleased with the celebration.Who would?When she almost forgot her?!She was cursing herself inside her mind – as she walked towards her.Hunter seemed to have noticed her sudden changed of reaction – that he instantly held her waist gently, stopping her from going anywhere without even telling him where to go.She looked at him – and back to her mother, who was already marching back towards the mansion. She looked a bit anxious at that.“Are you okay?” Hunter asked tenderly – but he instantly realized what was happening when he took a swift glance at the way where her eyes were.He bit his lower lip and took an inaudible sigh.“Did I… Did I offend your mother? I mean… Damn it!” He whispere
Chapter 137Celebrate***Donovan is still at large.And it was given already.The enemy is still out there – just waiting for its chance and right time to launch an attack.However, it was also clear that enemies and negative situations would always be part of their lives. And it was inevitable. Nothing could ever stop it from happening.But they have their choices.And like what Hunter said, life is short, and he wanted to spend it with her.So, whatever happened in the future – there were no regrets because they spend time with the people, they love the most. They have said the words that they wanted to convey. They share the moments – big or small – to the people they cared the most. They share their battles – win or lose – with the people they treasured the most.Having these thoughts in mind, Leila and Hunter decided to te
Chapter 136Under the Moon***The melancholic feeling could be felt in the air – as Leila took one step at a time towards the mounted stones just below that massive peepal tree. The sacred fig seemed to be waving its cordate in shape leaves with a distinguishing lengthy drip tip that was just too hard to miss.It only gave her the heavy feeling of mourning – for only the dried leaves she was stepping on were the only sound she could hear. The cold breeze that was fanning her exposed skin simply made her feel emotional.The sound of the chirping birds – which would be heard from time to time – was making the scene a bit lighter. However, Leila just couldn’t appreciate it now.Hunter was walking with her side by side.And she was just grateful that he was silently giving her support and privacy at that time.He didn’t say a word – but hi
Chapter 135Wolfless***Leila opened her eyes – with her entire body aching.So, she immediately closed her eyes tightly and groaned.“L-Leila…”She could hear her mother’s voice.And she wasn’t sure whether she was hallucinating or not.She tried opening her eyes once again – but the blinding light from the sun was just too much for her to bear. She closed her eyes once again – as she felt her throat dry.Leila knew that she was in her room at the Blacks Mansion.But why is her mother here?Or is this part of her dream?She remembered being captive by Donovan and was about to get wed to him and-Her eyes instantly wide open now – as she was wide awake now. Her every sense was already alert and ready to engage. However, when she tried getting up – it was just too excruciatingly painful for her.She groaned.“Careful, Leila… Stop pushing yourself too much.” Her mother told her worriedly.But it only fueled her determination to get up and make sure that she was true.“M-Mom…” Her voice
Chapter 134Inner Wolf******Darkness.It was all that Leila could see when she finally opened her eyes.However, this time, she couldn’t find any fear residing inside her anymore.It seemed like she had been full accepted that this was part of her life already – getting contact with Silver… trying to think that this might be where she was right now.“Silver…” She tried calling her.Perhaps, she had finally accepted darkness because of Silver.She learned to appreciate it because of her.In fact, she couldn’t believe that her inner wolf would be here alone.That thought only intensified her strong will to finally talk to Silver – or even take a glimpse at her.However, one minute… two minutes… another and another minute passed – but there was no Silver.Leila felt a bit odd at that.Silver would always appear in front of her whenever she called her.“Silver…” She tried calling her again.But still… There was no response.Leila swallowed hard.“S-Silver… This is not a j-joke anymore…
Chapter 133Stop***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Hunter was caught!And it was already part of his plans.He had to know where Leila’s mother and younger brother were.Hunter knew that he had to save them first – so Donovan couldn’t get a hold of Leila. He had to make sure to get them to Hector – the soonest possible.And although he didn’t want to do that first, really. But he had to.Hector and the rest of their men were on standby already.However, they couldn’t attack when there were still important people inside the base.They have to do the saving first.Hunter let Donovan’s men caught him.Of course, he tried to make it seem like he didn’t plan this at all.And so, he succeeded in finding them.However, he had to leave Leila… with Duncan.He was the one who had helped him… again.And no matter how much he wanted t
Chapter 132Forced***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***It seemed like it was a wakeup call from Leila.Hearing Duncan’s cry.However, it was too late.Donovan, in his wolf form, was all over Duncan – as he was slowly scratching his arms.Silver cried – as she tried to escape from Donovan’s men.In the past, she had no other means to help her father. She was young, weak, and fragile. She didn’t know what to do or how to help him.Her fears overtook her – even gave her that trauma which almost made her to almost impossible to remember it.But right now, it is all different.She had a legendary werewolf – for goodness’ sake!She had the strength to save someone dear to her.She had the means to stop Donovan.She had that pure resolve and courage now.She learned her lesson – the hardest way possible.So, she had to do something