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Chapter 36: warning

作者: Cece writes
last update 公開日: 2026-08-11 05:23:07

The tension from the hall followed them all the way to their chambers.

Aziel closed the door behind them and let out a slow breath. The quiet of the private rooms felt heavy after the packed gathering. Lior walked straight toward the bathing room without speaking. His shoulders were still tight, the same way they had been from the moment the visitor first spoke.

Aziel followed him. “You’re still on edge.”

Lior began stripping off his clothes. “That man unsettled me the second I heard hi
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  • The monster's fated prey   Chapter 37: Meeting

    Aziel and Lior sat at the long table in the side hall with the senior captains. Plates of roasted meat, bread, and stewed roots sat in front of everyone, but few people ate with real hunger. The air felt careful, as if every word might tip something over. Ysolde sat near the middle of the table, her grey-threaded hair pulled back and her hands folded near her plate. She had spent the morning walking the lower halls, listening for the kind of rumors that spread after a tense gathering. Beside her sat Tova, younger but just as ranked, her posture alert even while seated. She had already reviewed the outer patrol lists before coming to the meal. Aziel broke a piece of bread and spoke first. “We meet the visitor at dawn. Limited people in the room. Rina and Sera outside. I want clear eyes on him the whole time.” Ysolde nodded. “That’s wise, Alpha. I walked the lower halls after last night’s gathering. The rumors are already moving. Some of the younger ones are questioning why we a

  • The monster's fated prey   Chapter 36: warning

    The tension from the hall followed them all the way to their chambers. Aziel closed the door behind them and let out a slow breath. The quiet of the private rooms felt heavy after the packed gathering. Lior walked straight toward the bathing room without speaking. His shoulders were still tight, the same way they had been from the moment the visitor first spoke. Aziel followed him. “You’re still on edge.” Lior began stripping off his clothes. “That man unsettled me the second I heard his voice. I don’t trust the word peace coming from his mouth.” Aziel started the water and tested the temperature with his hand. “Then we talk it through properly. Come. The water will help clear your head.” They stepped into the large stone bath together. Steam rose around them as the heat sank into their skin. For a while neither spoke. The only sounds were the soft movement of water and the distant noises of the fortress settling for the night. Aziel reached for a cloth and began washing

  • The monster's fated prey   Chapter 35: Quiet gathering ii

    Mara, the senior healer, sat a few seats down. She kept her hands wrapped around a cup of warm water and her eyes moved slowly across the room. She said little, but she missed nothing. Aziel glanced at Lior. “Have you heard any of the news today?” “Bits and pieces,” Lior answered. “Some of the older warriors still wonder if shared rule will hold. Others are just tired. They want the silence from the other packs to mean safety, not a coming storm.” Aziel’s jaw tightened. “Silence never means safety. Not for long.” A younger warrior further down the table spoke up, voice respectful but uncertain. “Alpha, do you think the other packs will stay away now? After everything?” Aziel met the man’s eyes. “I think they’re deciding. Some will stay away out of fear. Some will come closer to test us. We stay ready either way.” Lior added quietly, “Fear can protect us for a while. But it can also make people desperate. Desperate people do dangerous things.” Sera looked between them. “T

  • The monster's fated prey   Chapter 34: Quiet gathering

    “No,” Aziel said. “Silence never lasts. Not in this world. Packs that stay quiet are usually preparing something. Or waiting for someone else to move first.” Lior nodded. “That’s what I keep thinking. The tracks Rina found yesterday. They came to the border and turned away. That doesn’t feel like fear alone. It feels like measurement.” “They’re studying us,” Aziel agreed. “Trying to decide if the stories are true. If we stay quiet too long, someone will decide to test the truth for themselves.” Lior lifted the pan slightly to check the underside of the meat. “Then we stay ready. But we also keep these moments when we can. Otherwise the weight of everything will crush us.” Aziel watched him for a long moment. “You’re different from the person I first brought here. Not weaker. Just… more.” Lior glanced over his shoulder. “You’re different too. You used to look at me like I was a problem to solve. Now you look at me like this.” “Like what?” “Like you want to stay.” Aziel

  • The monster's fated prey   Chapter 33: cooking

    “Or maybe they’re planning something larger,” Lior said. “Silence can mean many things.” They finished washing in thoughtful quiet. After drying off they dressed in simple clothes and moved to the small table near the window. Breakfast had already been set out: roasted meat, fresh bread, and a jug of water. They sat across from each other. Aziel tore a piece of bread and handed half to Lior. “Eat. We need to stay strong even if the world has gone quiet.” Lior took the bread but didn’t eat right away. “Do you regret it? The choice we made last night?” “No,” Aziel said without hesitation. “I meant every word. I still mean it. But the silence from the other packs makes me wonder what comes next.” Lior finally took a bite. “They’re watching. Waiting to see if the stories are true. If we stay quiet too long they might decide we are vulnerable.” Aziel poured water for both of them. “Or they might decide we are too dangerous to approach. Either way, we need to understand what’s h

  • The monster's fated prey   Chapter 32: Challenge

    An older warrior stepped forward. “What if the tests turn into attacks while you’re away? Who will be leading us?” “The senior captains,” Aziel said. “You already know the order. This isn’t a long absence. Two days. We’ll know of any real threat long before it gets here.” Lior spoke next, voice steady. “The fear outside is growing. That fear can protect us if we shape it. We won’t hide from it, and we won’t feed it with unnecessary blood. That’s the path we’re taking. Stand with it or speak now.” No one spoke. The warriors dispersed to prepare. Aziel and Lior returned to their chambers as the sun began to drop. Aziel shut the door. “The pack accepted it. One less thing to worry about. Be honest with me. How much does this growing fear actually bother you?” Lior sat on the edge of the bed. “Enough. Fear makes packs unpredictable. Some will submit. Some will try to prove they’re not afraid. We have to be ready for both. There’s already tension out there. Not close yet, but it’

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