Reed sat in the garden nervously awaiting the decision.Alma had gone to ask the high priestess to let Reed visit his pack. If before he had resigned and willingly accepted to exchange his world for the coven of his second chance mate, now he wished above all to return home and hug his family, even if it was for the last time in his life.Another thing that made him nervous was knowing that Lycaon was finally returning to life. It seemed that the Moon Goddess had accepted what the witches did to Lycaon, but he didn't know how Lycaon would react to having kept him away from his mate, who in the Goddess's kingdom had been waiting for him for too long.He starts pacing around the garden, unable to sit still. He wished his mate had also asked the high priestess to let him know about Julius, but that was too much to ask when there wasn't even a guarantee of one.He also didn't understand why he had to stay there forever, when the witches seemed to come and go whenever they felt like it.On
Alma pretended not to know the fate she was risking, but she hoped she would find the solution in books.- She said there was no problem. But I can't go with you.- And when am I going?- Right now, if you want.Reed didn't want to, but it was what he had to do, so he was happy to see his family and obey the Goddess. He hugged Alma as if it were the last time, knowing it was the last time.Alma returns the hug, not knowing if she can ever do it again. Both are sacrificing themselves for something greater that neither of them understands.Reed kisses Alma and unconsciously puts his hand on her belly.- Why did you do that?- I don't know. I feel like there's part of me inside.- I'm not pregnant, silly.- I miss you and I haven't even left yet.Alma gets watery-eyed when she sees Reed's wet eyes. They kiss again, and Alma opens a portal to Reed's pack with a gesture.Hand in hand, they go to the entrance of the portal.- Come with me.- I can't.- Goodbye.- Don't say goodbye. Say, see
- What do you have in the basket?- Are you hungry?- Thirst.Julius takes out a bottle of water that Romeo drinks half off with satisfaction.Then Romeo gets the bowl of strawberries out.- Have you ever tried strawberries?- No. There's not much I've proven. They are beautiful, and they smell so good. Won't they harm the baby?- No. They are not poisonous to our species. It won't feed you; I have blood here for that, but it may give you pleasure to eat.Romeo reaches out to grab one, and Julius takes out the box, surprising Romeo.- No, not like that. Lie down. Let me give you the strawberries.Romeo laughs a lot.- Baby, you've been watching a lot of movies lately.- Don't be a killjoy. Lie down.Without stopping laughing, Romeo lies down on his side because of the bump, and Julius places the box between them, resting on his elbow.He picks up a fat, juicy strawberry and puts it in Romeo's mouth, who tries to remain serious.- Open the mouth.- I don't know if you want me to chew i
- Enough! - shouts the queen, making Vlad open his eyes wide in astonishment. - I'm tired of these senseless hostilities. I may not know the whole story of what happened over 200 years ago, but I know enough to say that you, more than my mate, are an idiot for instigating the continuation of this war.- Are you crazy, woman? How dare you talk to me like that? – shouts Vlad, getting up and making his escort hiss, and the warriors growling.Reed didn't move but didn't take his eyes off his aunt. She was a formidable and fearless woman, rarely taking part as a leader, but perfect for the job.The queen takes the tea and drinks it under Vlad's astonished gaze. Even though he hated the idea, he couldn't help but admire the queen's courage.Vlad sits down, and his escort calms down. In the dark of the corner, Reed smiles.- Wouldn't it be better to drink some tea? We're wasting time on things that aren't why I'm here.- I drink some water. – he signals a guard and gets up, but before taking
After a wonderful day, with smiles on their faces, Romeo and Julius return to the packhouse.Their joy is immediately threatened when one of Baltazar's men approaches them.- Man, where wore you? Baltazar was looking for you. He asks you to look for him as soon as you arrive.- Okay, it looks like the world has found us. – Romeo says.- I was about to take a shower. Is that urgent?- I don't know, but he said to look for him when you arrive, so it must be.Julius sighed and looked at Romeo, who shrugged.- We've already had our moment alone. Let's see what happens; it could be important.What Baltasar says to Julius leaves him panicking. He looks at Romeo, who has his hands over his mouth to contain a scream. If his father killed Julius's mother, a woman who opened her arms to him, would Julius be able to look at his face?The baby kicks, and Romeo gets scared and screams, clutching his belly.- Calm down, Romeo. The baby feels your emotions. – Baltazar says, worried. - I was probably
Reed sees the Queen get into Vlad's car and the warriors get into the royal escort car. He doesn't know what will happen, but he can't go with them.He closes his eyes.“Moon Goddess, Selene, let my destiny begin. Let out that signal or bluff that drew everyone to the same place and let this war end.”"I've been missing my mate for a long time, man." – Reed Wolf says.“You feel better than me about this fate I didn’t choose. I missed Alma too. I know what I need to do, and I will do it, but It will always be worse for you.”“In short, this separation will be my death. Don't be sad. I will run through the green fields of the Moon Goddess, and on the day you die, I will be waiting for you. On that day, we will not be one anymore, but two, and we will run together side by side.”Reed says nothing. He knew what to do. “Beta Darius? This is Reed.”-Reed? You are alive!! What a joy. Does your father know?"Yes."- And Julio? Does he know?“No. I know the queen found a way to contact Julius
Julius was very nervous, but he tried to hide it. His condition did not go unnoticed by those who had him in their hearts. Romeo holds his face with both hands and before kissing him, he says:- I love you.This makes Julius smile, who, hugging him around the waist, pulls him towards him and kisses him on the forehead. Then he squats down and, looking at Romeo's belly, he says:- Regardless of what happens, the father loves you and promises you one thing: It doesn't matter who you choose to be, it doesn't matter who you choose to love, it doesn't matter if one day you abandon me or hate me, and it doesn't matter what I have to do so that you can be happy, I will protect you, and no one will harm you.As if the pup realized what his father was saying to him, he moved, and a small hand pushed his father's belly, causing a lump to appear on his right side.Julius looks up, locks eyes with Romeo, and laughs. He looks at his belly again and kisses it.Then he gets up, gives Romeo a soft kis
- I'm not teaching you mural if I talk about all of us. I, for example, have made so many mistakes in my life. My actions cost the lives and friendships of so many I loved. I ended my life alone. Not even my pups were of any comfort to me, as their presence reminded me of the reason for their existence.- You're already senile, old man. You speak in a way that is not understood. I'll give you a discount for that.- My king, I am more lucid than ever.- Then speak directly; don't use dubious phrases. Say what you want to say at once, criticize what you want to criticize in me, then go away and leave me in my shambles. If you want, take the boar.It's very generous of you, but I don't want the boar. I wouldn't be able to carry it. But I'll be more direct since you asked me to. You should take advantage of my experience to self-analyze. You should think about what you did in the past and change things in the present so that in the future, you won't be alone like me.- Since you know so mu