The Weak Omega's Redemption のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

The stillness between us stretched uncomfortably, and the air in Maia's tiny home felt oppressive. As though preparing for an approaching storm, Maia stood rigidly by the fireplace with her arms folded across her chest. Her face was smeared with tears, revealing the feelings she was trying so hard to hide.With her voice quivering just enough to reveal her fear, Maia firmly stated, "She didn't tell me anything, Lucas. I have no idea where she is."I took a step closer and narrowed my gaze. "You're lying, Maia. Do you not believe that I can tell?"She winced but stayed motionless. "I'm telling the truth. Anna didn't even properly say goodbye. It was only after she had left that I realized she was going."Inside me, anger simmered and threatened to explode. To steady myself, I balled my hands. "You want me to think she simply left without saying anything? She trusted you, Maia. You are the only one who knows where she has gone."Her eyes darted to the window as if she were waiting for s

Except for the steady crunch of leaves under my boots, the forest was quiet. My shoulders were tense, so I fiddled with the strap of my pack. Anna left a thin but clear trail; I could smell her scent occasionally on the wind, which kept me going.My face ached from the cold air as I pushed farther into unknown territory. The treason I had committed made every step feel more burdensome. Oliver's snarling rage was imprinted in my memory as my imagination reenacted the situation. Traitor.The word was painful, but I continued. Not when I was aware of the danger.I stopped and leaned against the rough bark of an old oak tree that had a wide crown. The silence in the forest was so eerie that it made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. The cold air made my breath mist, and I looked for movement in the shadows."You've gone crazy," I whispered to myself.Had I, though? I was unable to explain the reason behind my attraction to Anna. It was something deeper and more primordial than

I could still hear the rogue's growl as I went further into the trees. "Traitor, Oliver will know you're after her." I had just barely made it through, and now I was thinking if I had done the right thing. It felt like each step I took was heavier than the last. No one would believe that I had a pack, and I would be seen as a rogue by two people. But finding her was more important than all of that. Anna. It wasn't enough to stop me, even though she tried very hard to hide her scent with plants and a thin trace. There was a strong, clear pull toward her that kept me going. After hours of walking through an unknown area, the jungle began to thin, revealing a small settlement hidden in a clearing. Voices were whispered on the wind, and chimneys curled with smoke. I squatted down and looked around. This was it. She must have been this way. At the entryway stood a lone guard, a large wolf with a piercing look. He had a relaxed stance, but his presence made it clear that newcomers

Lucas's remarks weighed heavy on my chest and lingered in the atmosphere like a thick storm cloud. All of my instincts told me to push him away and keep my space while I stared at him. But there was something in his eyes that pleaded with me to pay attention; they were steady and unwavering."Why should I trust you?" When I asked, my voice shook with a mixture of fear and rage.With a groan, Lucas took a step toward me but stopped as I tightened up. "Anna, I didn't come here to hurt you. I would have already done it if I had wanted to.""Comforting," I shot back, defensively crossing my arms.He raked a hand through his tangled hair, clearly agitated. "Do you understand what's going on and why? What plans does Oliver have?""Teach me," I replied sourly.Lucas's jaw tensed as he paused. "Oliver wants authority. Actual power. And the secret to that is you, Anna. Controlling the pack is not his only goal. He wants total control."I stepped back and shook my head. "Why are you just now te

I was jolted out of my reverie by the sound of boots on stone. Sitting against the chilly dungeon wall, Lucas and I looked at each other suspiciously. The footsteps grew louder and more purposeful before coming to a halt right in front of the iron door. When the lock snapped open, I held my breath.A tall, grizzled guard enters. "The council requires that you be present. You two. Right now."Lucas got up first, moving slowly and carefully, as if he wanted to project serenity. Despite my heart pounding against my ribs, I followed. The council? Which council? My mind raced with questions, but I kept a bland expression. I couldn't risk looking weak.The torches cast flickering shadows on the damp walls as we were guided along dim halls. The metallic tang of my anxiousness mixed with the smell of dampness. Lucas walked next to me, his face blank, his posture tight. I wanted to ask him what to expect, but it seemed safer to stay quiet in front of the guard’s prying eyes.We entered a circu