LOGINBrielle POV.
"I am leaving this house," I repeated, looking him directly in the eye, refusing to look away. "And I am severing every tie I have with you. I am no longer your responsibility. I am no longer your girlfriend. I am nothing to you anymore."
Saying it hurt. It felt like I was tearing my own heart out and throwing it away, but I had to be strong.
<
Brielle POV.My mind felt like it was wrapped in thick fog. Everything was spinning, blurry and far away. Sounds came and went like waves, and my body felt heavy, as if I was sunk deep under water. I could not open my eyes, could not lift my hands, could not even speak.But deep inside me, in the quietest part of my thoughts, I saw something.It was a wolf—small, thin, and weak. Its fur was white as snow, but dull and matted, and it lay curled up in a dark, empty space. It breathed in short, shaky gasps, its sides heaving with effort. I could feel it clearly—this creature was not a stranger. It belonged to me. It was my wolf.So it was there all along, I thought, in that half-asleep state. Hidden away, locked up, and now… it is dying.I felt its pain like it was my own. It was cold, alone, and fading fast. The poison and the silver had hurt it more than they hurt my body. It had been trapped for so long, and now it did not have the strength to hold on anymore.Then, through the fog, a
Elion POV.I had barely settled in, holding Brielle close and listening to her steady breathing, when my ears picked up a sound.Rustle… rustle… crack.It was faint, but clear enough—footsteps moving through the brush, only a few meters away from where we hid. The waterfall made a loud roar, but to sharp ears like mine, it did not hide everything. Someone was coming closer.My whole body went still. Every muscle tensed, ready to move. I looked down at Brielle, still deep in sleep, her face peaceful now that the worst was past. I could not let them find her. If they did, everything I fought for would be for nothing.I have to lead them away, I thought.A short while ago, I had already sent a message through the mind link to Kael and the rest of my pack. Fall back. Leave this area. Do not follow.They had protested, their voices loud and worried in my head. We will stay and fight! We will protect you both!But I had been firm. No. If you all come, they will surround us. More of you will
Elion POV.With a powerful push of my legs, I turned and ran. I did not look back. I could hear the terrible sounds of fighting behind me—the clash of wolves, shouts of men, the ring of metal. My paws pounded hard against the ground, moving faster than I ever had before, heading straight for the thick cover of the trees and the wild forest beyond.We had barely reached the edge of the woods when a loud, shrill voice cut through the noise, making my ears twitch.“AFTER THEM! DON’T LET THEM ESCAPE!”It was Professor Darian. His voice was thick with pain and fury, but still sharp with command.“Shoot them! Track them! Bring the girl back! And kill the wolf!”More shouts answered him. I heard boots running, horses being mounted, and the cocking of guns. They were coming. I did not slow down. I ran deeper into the trees, my body moving with the wind, carrying the most precious thing in the world.I ran until my legs felt heavy and my breath came in sharp gasps. I wove through the thick tr
Elion POV.“B-Brielle…”My whole world stopped turning. The noise of battle, the shouts, the gunfire—all of it faded into nothing but a dull, distant hum. My eyes stayed locked on her as her legs gave way, and she crumpled straight into my arms.I caught her instantly, pulling her close, and then the smell hit me—sharp, thick, and warm. Her blood. It flooded my senses, burning through my veins like fire, making my heart hammer so hard I thought it would burst right out of my chest.No. No, not her. Not now.“E-Elion… I-I’m sorry…”Her voice was so small, so weak, barely more than a whisper. Her face had turned deathly pale, her lips tinged with blue, and her breath came in short, shallow gasps. I looked down and saw the red spreading fast across her side, soaking through her torn dress, dripping down onto the ground beneath us.“Ha Ha Ha!”A cold, cruel laugh cut through the air, sharp and loud. I lifted my head just enough to see Victor Hale standing there, a gun held steady in his h
Brielle POV.“Fine… Let’s do that… After the exchange, you and the rest of your pack get the hell out of here!” Alpha Hale roared back, his voice loud and angry, echoing around us.But as he spoke, his arm around my neck tightened—harder than before, squeezing just enough to make it hard to breathe, to make me feel his power and his threat.No… This bastard won’t let me go! He’s lying. He has no plan to let me walk away safe.I glanced quickly at Alpha Victor, then shifted my eyes to Professor Darian, still trapped in Elion’s grip. I clearly saw it—the old man’s face was twisted in a deadly smirk. He wasn’t scared. He wasn’t defeated. He looked like he was waiting for something, like he knew exactly what was going to happen next.My heart sank. They have a plan.“Then let her go first!” Elion’s voice rose again, sharp, commanding, ringing with power. I could hear the edge of worry hidden deep in his tone, even though he tried to sound calm.My knees were shaking so hard I thought I wo
Elion POV.My claw stays pressed firm against Darian Cross’s throat—sharp enough to prick skin, enough to kill in one quick twist. His pulse beats fast and frantic under my fingers, his breath coming in short, shaky gasps. I stand bare, skin streaked with dirt, sweat, and blood from the men I tore through to get here. My side burns where a bullet grazed me, my arm stings from a trap I shattered, but I lock all pain away. Right now, nothing matters except her.My eyes cut straight through the frozen crowd, and I find her instantly.Brielle.Victor holds her tight, his arm clamped hard around her neck, crushing her back against his chest like she is nothing but a shield. Her dress is torn, her legs scratched, her face pale and streaked with dried tears. She looks small, fragile, exactly like the quiet, soft girl I have always known—someone who needs protecting, someone who cannot fight back against an Alpha’s strength.A cold, sharp fear twists deep in my chest. He has her. He has his h
Elion POV.The door to the war room burst open suddenly, a scout rushing in with frantic energy."Alpha! We found him! Darian Cross is located!"
Elion POV.walked over to the door and pulled it open. The nurses and guards stationed outside immediately straightened up, their eyes widening in surprise."Alpha!" one of
Brielle POV.The guilt was eating me alive. I lowered my head, my fingers twisting together in my lap. I remembered that conversation vividly. I had said those words because I was hurting.I looked at Kael, my eyes glistening with unshed tears, and nodded slowly."Yes," I whispered, my voice trembl
Brielle POV.The room was quiet, filled only by the sound of his steady breathing. I felt safe in his arms, but my heart was heavy with the weight of my secrets. I couldn't keep lying to him. Not anymore. He deserved th







