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Arden was driving the car when Kern’s phone started ringing on the dashboard. Alpha Theo’s name flashed on the screen.Kern picked it up immediately. “Hello, Alpha Theo.”“Dinner is cancelled for now,” Theo said over the speaker. “I guess we will be eating at the hospital instead.”“Did something happen?”“Ivy passed out and she is currently on a drip,” Theo explained, a hint of worry in his voice. “The doctor said she just needs rest. I guess she was acting tough in front of us while her body was still weak.”“Understood. I will inform Arden then. See you soon, Alpha.” Kern ended the call and turned to the young man beside him.“Too bad dinner is cancelled,” Arden said, stealing a quick glance at Kern before returning his focus to the road. “I was looking forward to eating with everyone.”“Don’t feel bad about it, we still have plenty of time to plan a family dinner,” Kern said, trying to lift Arden’s spirits.“Thank you so much, Kern. I’m glad I have you here with me.” Arden kept hi

Theodore’s POVAfter having dinner with the family, General Warrick and Kern took their leave, while Arden, already feeling sleepy, went to the room prepared for him.I returned to bed with my wife, ready to lay everything out in the open. I finally understood how our enemies had managed to breach our space in the first place—we gave them the opportunity the moment we started holding things back from each other.“So, can we talk about it now?” Ivy asked, sitting up in bed and resting her back against the headboard.“Sure, but ladies first.”“Okay, I'll go first.”I paid close attention to every detail she shared. When she finished, I nodded slowly. “I see. Something tells me the Rebels are holding onto something important.”“Why do you think so?”“A person only rebels if they have someone specific in mind to take over the pack,” I said, racking my brain. “I wonder who they are backing... Or do you think an old enemy somehow survived the last war?”“I doubt that,” Ivy said. “Unless you

Before The AttackRuth picked up the package she had ordered from her source and walked silently to her room, locking the door behind her. The moment she unboxed the package, four multi-liter packs of blood were revealed. She quickly transferred the liquid into ordinary cans, disguising the contents so no one would suspect what she was drinking. After disposing of the packaging, she drank two cans. Her red eyes glowed in the dim room and her fangs extended as she savored the moment—until her phone rang with the news that Thomas was severely injured at the hospital.Panic surged through her. No, I cannot lose him. I will drain every drop of blood from whoever did this to him, she promised herself before rushing out the door with the children.In Thomas’s ward, she played the role of an ordinary human as usual.“Daddy!” the children cheered, running over to the bed.“Hey, little ones,” Thomas greeted them warmly. He chatted with the kids, but Ruth remained silent, her heart aching at th

Ivy’s POV“Arden! Arden! Please stay with me!” I cried out, my voice cracking as the paramedics rushed him into the hospital on a stretcher. Tears blurred my vision as I tried to keep up with their fast steps, but the moment we reached the double doors of the emergency ward, a nurse stepped in front of us, placing her hands firmly on my shoulders.“Ma’am, we will take it from here. Please wait outside.”“My brother... please save him...” I pleaded, my whole body shaking.Theo wrapped his arms tightly around me, pulling me against his chest to hold me steady. “It’s okay, Ivy. Let them do their job while we hope and pray to the Moon Goddess to save him.”“Theo... they got my brother,” I screamed, the raw pain burning deep inside my chest. “What did I do to deserve this? Why do they keep coming after the people I care about?”“Please, my love... take a breath,” Theo whispered, caressing my head gently as I sobbed into his shirt. “Arden will survive this. General Warrick has already dispa

Theodore’s POVWhile still preparing for my kids' birthday celebration, I tried my best to keep Ivy from worrying. I knew it felt strange that all the attacks had suddenly stopped and we had no clues about our enemy's next move.With the birthday coming up very soon, I made sure all our security measures were doubled. My guards were instructed to stay on high alert just in case an attack broke out at any moment. Eveb though there is silence, it also means something.I pulled out my phone and dialed Kern’s number.“Hello, Alpha Theo,” Kern answered.“Kern, how are things over there?”“Everything is pretty quiet on my end,” he replied. “Just the same silence as before.”“I understand. So, what about Arden?” I had decided to confide in Kern to find out who Arden had fallen so deeply in love with, hoping he could give the boy some advice.“I haven't seen him talking to any ladies or taking private phone calls,” Kern said, sounding puzzled. “Are you sure he is really into someone older tha