The Goddess Vessel의 모든 챕터: 챕터 31 - 챕터 40

The acrid smoke stung my lungs as I stumbled to my feet, choking on the reality of my situation. My vision blurred, and my heart pounded erratically in my chest, but I forced myself to think. Panicking wouldn't save me.I ripped off the sleeve of my nightshirt and soaked it under the running tap in the bathroom, then pressed the wet cloth to my nose and mouth. Every breath burned, but it was better than the suffocating smoke."Get the crest, get the picture," I muttered to myself, pushing through the haze. My legs carried me to my parents' bedroom, the door barely holding against the growing flames. My heart twisted painfully at the sight of the room that once felt like a sanctuary.I tore through the drawers, coughing as smoke thickened around me. My fingers finally closed around the family crest, its familiar weight grounding me. I grabbed the framed photo from their bedside table-my parents smiling, arms wrapped around me-and tucked both into the emergency bag I always kept packed

Branches scratched at my face, the wind howling past my ears as I pushed my battered body forward. My lungs burned, my legs felt like they would give out at any second, but I couldn't stop. The rogue was right behind me, his snarls growing louder, closer. I swerved sharply to the left, my feet slipping slightly on the damp earth, but I forced myself to keep moving. The forest was dense, its shadows deepening as the last traces of daylight bled away. If I didn't lose him soon, I would be too exhausted to fight back when he caught me. Think, Vanessa. Think. Ahead, a massive tree lay uprooted, its thick, gnarled trunk forming a natural bridge over a small ravine. My heart pounded. It was risky-the drop below was steep, jagged rocks littering the bottom-but it was my only chance. Gritting my teeth, I sprinted toward it, forcing every last ounce of strength into my legs. The rogue was close now; I could hear his ragged breathing, the way his feet pounded against the ground with terrify

ADRIEN'S P.O.VWe've been sighting rogues around the borders of our pack's territory. I decided to patrol tonight to see if I could find any clues. "Alpha, patrol starts in 30 minutes." My eyes glazed over as my Beta Ethan mindlinked me."Alright, I'm on my way thanks." My eyes reverted back to its original state. "I guess I'll finish this when I get back." Standing up from my chair, I rolled my back to relieve the ache of being cooped up in my office all day. I hadn't even noticed time had passed and it was gradually becoming dark outside.I stepped outside my house and with one fluid motion, shifted into my wolf Ryien and ran towards the borders. We were two different entities yet whole together. Ryien was special, other wolves couldn't communicate with their human counterparts in human language, just pushed their feral instincts through, but Ryien could communicate his personal thoughts with me normally."Alpha." Ethan nodded to me in the form of greeting through the mindlink si

VANESSA'S P.O.VIt seems I was left alone in the house. Might as well take this time to get used to my surroundings. Leaving the study, I headed to the stairs and went upwards. There was a door on my right. Stepping closer, I turned the doorknob and pushed it open. It was another bedroom that didn't seem too used so probably a guest bedroom. Closing the door, I continued walking down the hallway and passed about three more doors before I finally came to a stop. I stood in front of a door which was different from the rest in the house and was similar to the study's, only smaller. My hands traced the intricate designs on the frame and slowly descended to the knob. I was expecting the doors to be locked like the last three but when I turned it and pushed, it gave way and opened up a whole new design different from the other bedrooms.Everything was in black and white. From the walls to the bed and the floors. I was drawn in and walked deeper into the room. Few articles of clothing were

ADRIEN'S P.O.V"Ladies and gentlemen, pack members, and honored guests," I began, my voice ringing out across the clearing. "I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you."The audience erupted into applause, with cheers and whistles punctuating the clapping. I smiled, surveying the crowd with warmth."Your support, loyalty, and hard work have made our pack the thriving, vibrant community it is today," I continued, my voice filled with sincerity. "I'm honored to lead such an incredible group of individuals."As I spoke, my eyes scanned the crowd, locking onto Nessa's for a moment. She looked nervous, her eyes darting around the crowd with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.The applause swelled again, and I raised my hands to quiet the crowd. "And now, I'd like to take a moment to address something that's been on my mind for a while now..." I paused, my eyes scanning the room until they landed on Nessa once more."I've been thinking a lot