The Hero Has Returned Novels & Stories

His appearance was ordinary, but his upright posture made him stand out among the people passing by. Arka Mahendra paused on the platform, his eyes sweeping across the surroundings. “Mahatara....” It had been a long time since he had last set foot in this city. Seven years ago, he had left under the cover of darkness for a battlefield that was never recorded. Now he had returned alone, carrying wounds invisible to the eye.

"I have no idea. Sneaking up on me right now is a punishable offence." He laughed. "Oh, is that it now? Alpha leader untouchable?" I said nothing. "That's good." He nodded letting his hands drop from my shoulders. "Table turned pretty well for you." "I thought you were the one who took me to the hospital but the doctor told me it wasn't you. You just left me there. To rot!" "That's why I came back, alright! I came back for you, Aria." "Came back for me? What are you talking about?"

I replied quietly, and he shook his head. " You wouldn't have died. I won't let that happen. Ever " His response shows his determination as well as possessiveness, which makes me withdraw. He seemed to know about my feelings because he asked. " You are dead in the human region. Why do you still want to return? " My heart sank at his words. My eyes flew wide open in awe. " How do you know? What do you mean? " He didn't respond. Instead, he continues to gaze at me in silence, and that only makes panic kick inside of me.

Agatha's heart beating was increasing, which was good, and she also gained some color in her face, but it seemed like she was quit fighting for herself. That worried Lotta, because that was the last thing she wanted for her, not to mention Viktor. He needed to try to win her, it was their chance for happiness. "Alpha, everything is ready for us to leave, together with prisoners, and the rest of the warriors are coming ", Jack, one of the warriors reported, standing in the doorway. "Keep going, we will follow you, and where the hell is Jules?!" Drake asked, angry. "I'm here, Alpha", he was coming with Suzy in his arms.

"Yes, you're right. But promise me you'll come back soon." "I promise," I said, squeezing her hand. "I'll be back as soon as I can." Stephen helped me back to my room. As we walked down the hallway, I felt a mixture of relief and exhaustion. Seeing Sophia had lifted a weight off my shoulders, but the emotional roller coaster had left me drained. Back in my room, Stephen helped me settle into bed. "You did great, Athena," he said, his voice filled with pride. "Thank you, Stephen," I said, my eyes feeling heavy. "For everything."

I breathe it in, deep and slow, letting the chill seep into my bones. I never thought I’d come back. Not after everything. Not after the way I left. But I had to. There are things I left behind—unfinished business, ghosts that refuse to rest. And I am more than capable of dealing with them now. People always say revenge is dangerous. That it’s a poison, a fire that consumes everything in its path, including the one who wields it. They warn you about how demanding it is, how it strips away your soul piece by piece.

I let out a sigh of relief. I looked up at Carlo, his hand still tightly wrapped around my waist, giving me a sense of security. "Are you happy we've returned?" "Yes," I responded, leaning my head against his chest. I felt somewhat depleted, but now I felt a sense of relief knowing that I didn't have to put on a facade of strength when he was present, right beside me. "I'm so happy and relieved. You kept your promise." I smiled, recalling his words at the White Tower house, where he had kept his promise. "Rest assured, I have fulfilled my promise as well. Our daughter has returned home and is safe, being cared for by your mom."

Aric returned to his kingdom a hero, hailed for his bravery and his unwavering commitment to protecting his people. As he looked out over his kingdom, Aric couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. He had faced down two major threats in as many months, and he had emerged victorious.

The whisper reached me like a ghost across the distance, before the corruption dragged him back under. But I had felt it. That spark of recognition. That tiny flame of hope sis till burning in the darkness. "He's still in there," I said, my voice rough with emotion. Kael's howl faded. He shifted back to a human, pulling me close against his chest. "Then we got him back. We get them all back." "And then?" "Then we end this. Once and for all." Below us, the pack howled their support, their voices rising in a chorus of loyalty and determination. Julia stood among them, tears streaming down her face as she added her voice to theirs.

An outsider could easily see the difference, yet Stephanie remained lost in her own fantasies. It didn't concern me. My only goal now was to finish my work and then return home to enjoy the show.