The moment the cold blade was about to slice through the air, barely a hand's breadth away from Lyra, her voice rang out, calm, yet sharp as a knife slicing directly into Callen's ears.
“Raven is still alive.”Her words hit like a boulder crashing into a still lake, stirring violent ripples, freezing Callen in place, his entire body stiff.His eyes widened, filled with fear and doubt, but beneath it all, hope flickered. Instinctively, his gaze drifted to Raven's motionless body on the bed.Lyra didn’t give him time to process. Her steady voice rang out again, cold and commanding,“If you still want your Alpha to survive, then stay out of the way.”Her eyes were like icy blades, devoid of hatred or provocation, merely stating a brutal truth.Callen’s grip on his sword tightened, his throat constricted, fingers trembling slightly. But the rationality of a Beta forced him to retreat. He knew, even if the hope was slim, he couldn’t afford to lose it.LyraIn the days that followed, the tense, chaotic atmosphere within the Blood Moon pack gradually stabilized. The primary reason was Raven's steadily improving condition, his complexion grew rosier by the day, his breathing became steady, and though his body had not fully recovered, the imminent danger had passed.The affairs within the pack were also swiftly reorganized by Callen and the elders. Despite the turmoil left behind by the recent incident, the sense of unity within the pack began to rekindle.The news that the Blood Moon warriors had successfully returned from Moonshade Valley further fueled everyone’s hope. They brought with them Sylverleaf, a rare herb essential for crafting an antidote to suppress the Thanorite toxin.Under Lyra's meticulous guidance and the aid of Ivyshade's healers, the precious medicine was quickly brewed. In no time, doses of the suppressant were distributed to every warrior and civilian affected by the poisoning. The most severe symptoms
Time passed in suffocating silence, every second stretching endlessly. The room was filled with the bitter scent of medicine. Gradually, Raven's faint breathing became more stable, the sickly pallor on his face faded slightly. Under careful care, the fragile pulse on his wrist grew steadier, each rhythmic beat declaring his stubborn will to survive.Seeing that the situation had finally stabilized for now, Lyra allowed herself to relax slightly. She slowly stood up, carefully entrusted Raven to Healer Elric's care, then walked over to the desk in the corner of the room, cluttered with herbs and alchemy tools.Without wasting a second, Lyra got to work. Her slender hands glided across drawers, swiftly pulling out rare herbs, her mind calculating as she scribbled notes and precisely listed the necessary items.Seeing this, Healer Elric frowned and approached, eyes filled with worry,“Luna, you should rest. You’ve only just survived Nightfang's Curse, your body hasn't f
The moment the cold blade was about to slice through the air, barely a hand's breadth away from Lyra, her voice rang out, calm, yet sharp as a knife slicing directly into Callen's ears.“Raven is still alive.”Her words hit like a boulder crashing into a still lake, stirring violent ripples, freezing Callen in place, his entire body stiff.His eyes widened, filled with fear and doubt, but beneath it all, hope flickered. Instinctively, his gaze drifted to Raven's motionless body on the bed.Lyra didn’t give him time to process. Her steady voice rang out again, cold and commanding,“If you still want your Alpha to survive, then stay out of the way.”Her eyes were like icy blades, devoid of hatred or provocation, merely stating a brutal truth.Callen’s grip on his sword tightened, his throat constricted, fingers trembling slightly. But the rationality of a Beta forced him to retreat. He knew, even if the hope was slim, he couldn’t afford to lose it.Lyra
Lyra slowly awoke, her consciousness drifting like it was lost in a thick fog. Her entire body felt cold and numb, her breathing as fragile as a thread about to snap. But suddenly, a familiar warmth brushed against her cheek, jolting her back to reality.Before her lay Raven, his tall frame collapsed over her, his body limp, his face as pale as a sheet of paper. His brows were furrowed, and yet at the corner of his lips lingered a gentle, heart-wrenching smile.Lyra stared blankly at the scene before her, her mind unable to piece together what had happened.At that moment, Healer Elric rushed over like a gust of wind, unable to hide the overwhelming joy on his face. He completely ignored Raven, who lay unconscious beside her, and quickly grabbed Lyra's wrist to check her pulse.His aged hand trembled as he felt the steady, rhythmic thump beneath her skin. His expression brightened as if a thousand-pound weight had been lifted from his chest."It’s stabilized… Lun
Raven watched as his loyal subordinates collapsed one by one onto the cold, hard floor. His breath caught, and the murderous intent in his eyes ignited like a storm.His gaze sharpened, cold and lethal, like a blade drawn from its sheath. The murderous aura radiating from him chilled the air in the room. He turned, stepping straight toward Elric, his voice low and threatening,“What did you do to them?”Elric did not avoid his gaze, but his body tensed under the terrifying pressure of a true Alpha.“Sedatives,” he replied, struggling to keep his composure, his trembling hands hidden behind his back. “I wouldn’t dare harm their lives. But bloodletting requires absolute silence. If interrupted… both you and Luna could die.”Raven stared at him. His eyes were filled with a terrifying, frigid fury, like a beast barely restraining its claws.Elric swallowed hard, then bowed his head deeper, his voice slow and heavy,“I’m sorry, Alpha Raven. But Luna Lyra… she
The moment Healer Elric finished speaking, the entire room plunged into a cold, hollow abyss. The air had grown so heavy it was nearly suffocating. Everyone from Ivyshade, warriors and attendants alike, could not hide the despair on their faces. They looked at one another, their eyes filled with panic and pain.A few could no longer hold back and fell to their knees. Voices trembling but filled with unwavering resolve, they cried out, each word cutting deep like a blade.“Please… take my blood. If it means saving Luna, my life is worth nothing.”Others immediately followed, kneeling as well, their eyes red, pleading with the healer as if begging for a miracle.But Elric only shook his head in silence. His aged eyes glistened red, and his voice cracked under the weight of helpless sorrow.“None of us are worthy… none of us are Alpha-class werewolves.”His words were a final, irreversible verdict. No matter their loyalty, no matter their willingness to sacrific