로그인Alpha Kingsley POVI looked around, but nothing was there.It seemed as though the attacker had simply vanished into thin air.I squatted down, and partly concealed beneath a layer of dry leaves was a tiny droplet of black blood.I carefully brushed the leaves aside and examined it closely.The blood was dark, almost pitch black, with a strange sticky texture unlike ordinary blood.I observed it for a while, trying to sense any lingering aura or identify anything unusual about it, but I couldn’t get anything from it.After a few moments, I stood up and returned to the campfire.“Please forgive me, my lord.”The rogue immediately knelt on the ground.“I know nothing about the attack. Please believe me, Your Majesty. I would never try to harm you, even if I were given a thousand guts,” he cried, repeatedly bowing until his forehead struck the ground.“Get up and stand by. Don’t disturb me anymore,” I commanded as I returned to my seat beside the campfire.He breathed out in relief befor
Alpha Kingsley POVThe journey continued in silence as we both moved alongside the woodland paths and towering trees. The occasional chirping and howling of animals disturbed the silence from time to time, and soon nightfall arrived.The rogue’s steps were already beginning to slow down, almost staggering from exhaustion. We had been moving for hours. Although it was nothing to me, he was still just an ordinary rogue and couldn’t endure for that long.It was already surprising that he had made it this far without collapsing on the way.I guessed that was the result of fear and worry that I might become displeased and dispose of him.I kept quiet but still continued the journey, slowing down a little for him to catch up. He had proven useful during the trip, and by tomorrow I would be entering the outer periphery of Medusa Valley—a full day ahead of my initial plan.“Let’s camp here for the night and continue in the morning,” I suddenly spoke when we arrived at a clear open space.“Tha
Alpha Kingsley POV“Hahahaha!”The guy laughed alongside the others, except for one who subconsciously distanced himself from the group.“We have encountered a mentally unstable one today.”“So far as we get loot from him, who cares about his mental state?” another laughed.The others joined in, their voices echoing through the forest.“I think we should pass on this one,” the guy who had warned them earlier spoke again, trying to persuade them.“If you don’t have the liver, then stay away and stop spouting nonsense,” one of the rogues berated him.The guy approaching me smirked.“Now let this daddy teach you a lesson about fear,” he spoke with a devilish grin as he drew closer.He suddenly threw a punch aimed directly at my face, the smirk still hanging on his lips.My eyes were still closed.Just before the fist reached my face, I struck out a palm and blocked it effortlessly.My hand wrapped around his fist tightly and firmly.His expression changed instantly.He tried pulling back
Alpha Kingsley POVA few days passed in a blur, and it was soon time for me to set off for Medusa Valley.A day earlier, the Blood Shadow Warriors had finally secured the high-grade poison repellent potions I needed for the journey.I stood at the back of the West Wing on a raised platform from where one could overlook the outer view of the pack. There was a secret route leading out of the pack by the side, known only to me and a select few.“Are you sure you want to do this?” Andrew asked, worry plastered all over his face.“I have no other options left,” I replied calmly.“How about the pack elders? They opposed this decision of yours,” Andrew pressed on.“I even heard that Elders Simon and Marcus have been rallying around, trying to convince the neutral elders to act against you on the basis of the Ancient Code and Edicts,” he added.“Those clowns.”“Ignore them and act according to plan,” I answered coldly.“But Alpha, what if—”“No buts, Andrew,” I cut him off.“I have already ma
Alpha Kingsley POV“I already have a Luna.”The answer came instantly.Without thought.Without hesitation.As though my heart had spoken before my mind could intervene.The elders froze.And for the first time since Olivia disappeared—I realized I still refused to accept she was gone.“This is a serious matter, Alpha, and at a critical time like this, we can’t afford to entertain jokes,” Elder Marcus replied.“Alpha,” another elder bowed respectfully, “we already heard of the tragic demise of your mate, and we sincerely sympathize with you.”His voice softened slightly.“We, the elders, have agreed to host a befitting funeral for her, and the pack shall mourn her for three days,” he continued.“After which, you must select a Luna and crown her during the Luna Ceremony under the full moon.”“I said I have a Luna, and what do you mean by organizing a funeral?” I thundered, my voice darkening with anger.The atmosphere in the hall instantly grew heavy.“I only have one Luna, and that’s
Alpha Kingsley POVAfter everyone left, I turned toward the elders beside me, who were all watching curiously, wondering why I had asked them to remain behind.“Alpha,” one of the elders bowed slightly. “Do you have any news to share with us?” he asked.The others nodded in agreement.I remained silent for a moment, carefully observing each of them.Their expressions.Their reactions.Their emotions.Although Darius had been caught, I still felt that this matter was far from over.Darius was a powerful warrior, but I didn’t believe he was capable of orchestrating everything alone.Someone else had to be involved.Someone with authority.Someone with influence.Someone capable of manipulating events from the shadows while remaining hidden.Darius was merely a pawn.A disposable piece.The kind sacrificed to protect the real mastermind.Or perhaps to distract me from finding the true culprit.“Nothing for now,” I finally replied. “But we need to tighten security and increase border patr







