The sunlight was warm and soft. The white porcelain cup filled with tea emitted a refreshing fragrance. The thin steam that billowed out, brought a warmth that contrasted with the gentle breeze that swept across the face."Who made you reach that conclusion? Of course, we wouldn't.""Ruby, don't think weird. We're an Alpha, of course, you fill Luna's shoes. No woman deserves that position more than you.""Those bastards who want to dethrone you are crazy. We'll take care of them soon. If they still resist, they should be burned. How can they be so ignorant? Instead of being grateful and wanting to return the favor because you saved them from death, they criticize you and forget about your service. Damn it! If I wasn't an Alpha, I would have killed all of them who spoke ill of you."The curved lines on my lips lifted even more, as my eyes narrowed even more. Recalling the words of my husbands made my happiness soar."They won't leave me no matter what. I will do the same." I took a slo
Three days had passed since Wayne and I had tea together. The plan to survey the scene was dashed that day, thanks to Zora refusing to contact the Alpha Kings via mind link. They stopped me at once. I couldn't go against their decision.However, certainly not now. Currently, with a very good body condition, I have proposed to return to work. Huh, it's tiring when I remember the moment when I had to persuade my husbands. They were very stubborn about me going back to work. They wanted me to go back to work after a month-long break and even said that they would help me with my duties as a Luna. They were being stubborn, so I did the same. It was so noisy back then."My handsome husbands, I would like to ask for your attention for a moment." I set down the glass containing the dark red liquid with a slight jerk. The Alpha Kings who heard my words put down their cutlery and turned to look at me."Is something bothering you?" Zaire looked at me with a very cold expression. His eyes looked
"Tell me the truth. What are you hiding from me?" Zora looked at me with drooping eyebrows. "I'm not the one to explain this to you. I think you should ask the Alpha Kings directly." The crease on my forehead deepened. My brain thought carefully and concluded. A conclusion that I desperately wanted to reject outright. "Has Alpha Kings made a new policy? Is the violence there under the Alpha Kings' permission?" Zora didn't answer. She was busy shifting her gaze in another direction. Her silence had answered my question. "I've found out for myself. So, explain more. If I'm misunderstood here, then you'll be responsible, Zora." Zora gasped. She looked at me weakly and let out a long breath. After giving a few seconds for her to think, Zora finally opened her lips. "Your guess is correct. But don't take the Alpha Kings the wrong way. The Alpha Kings only punish those who openly oppose your position. Every nine o'clock in the morning, noon, and three o'clock in the afternoon,
'Luna, what are you doing? I beg you, don't act rashly.' I turned my head, looking at Zora who was staring at me intently. The mind link she sent regarding my rash actions was very wrong. I had thought of this method a long time ago and I was implementing it right now.'There's no need to worry. Wait for me to come down in a moment. It will be over in no time.'I closed my eyes and focused on my slowly flowing mana. The water that was around converged near me. Then when I opened my eyes, the water froze and formed a beautiful knife in my hand.My left palm cupped the blade of the frozen water tightly and I scratched gently there. I thrust my blood-soaked left hand into the sky. The tight grip there made the blood flow even faster."I, Ruby Maverick, Luna of the Celestial Dawn pack, will risk my entire life to be loyal to the Celestial Dawn pack. I will not do anything to harm the pack and will prioritize the welfare of the pack above any other interest."The wind suddenly picked up q
The 4th elder coughed a few times deliberately. "Luna, are you alright? Don't you still need to rest? You're the victim here."I stared at the source of the voice with a flat expression. But in the next second, a sweet smile graced my lips. Look at them putting on a guilty expression for me! Well, that's to be expected. Those who had been so kind to me had wanted to demote me from Luna's position."I'm fine. Thank you for your concern." After finishing my words, I immediately looked straight ahead without a smile on my face."The attack carried out by the leader of the pack warriors can be called a deliberate attack. The inability to control the wolf is something fatal to his position. Then, before he assumed the position, he had taken an oath to be a shield for Alpha and Luna. Although the oath was a formality, it showed that he would take full responsibility for his negligence. So, the leader of the pack warriors was subject to severe punishment. No, it should be a severe punishmen
How is that possible? And why?Wasn't Alpha Arora still in good health a few days ago? She was fine. That's what the nurses reported to me.With my heart in my throat, I hurried to walk away. But that step was held back by Zephyr's strong grip. I gave him a sharp look and turned to the grip of his hand."You must explain your reckless actions first!" he snapped.I jerked his hand so hard that the grip slipped. My other fingers touched the painful wrist. This strong grip showed that Zephyr was still burning with anger."What do I have to explain? You must have learned everything from your detectives, right?""I helped a boy you gave a whipping to his back and treated him with healing magic. So that I would not waste the chance to win back the hearts of the pack members, I swore my loyalty to the Celestial Dawn pack in public.""I swear that I will be loyal to the pack, will not commit any acts that are detrimental to the pack, and will always prioritize the interests of the pack above
Two weeks have passed since the incident where I swore allegiance to the Celestial Dawn pack. Unlike my mind which was always alert and awake to monitor the state of the pack once every ten hours, there was no movement from the enemy.Were the rogues and black mages on the retreat or were they preparing for a bigger attack?They came like a rainstorm. Suddenly coming and going as they please. An agreement between the packs had been formed a few days ago to work together to find their base. But in fact, it was fruitless. It was most likely because there was a witch on their side. Black magicians can hide the existence of a person or group from the outside world.I let out a long sigh. I put the document in my hand and closed my eyes for a moment. "How can there not be a trace left behind? Have they declared defeat? But that is impossible. The battle, which they fought earlier with several packs, shows how seriously they want to destroy us. Those like that can't easily declare defeat,
"Please take a seat." After I sat on the couch, Alpha Theron did the same. I lifted my right hand and waved it once. The two servants behind me bowed their backs before leaving."Is there no opposition from the researchers? I apologize for only being able to attend the joint meeting online. The pack was still not fully recovered from the war," I explained as I placed a document in front of Alpha Theron."That's okay. I and the others can understand it," Alpha Theron replied with a sweet smile. The fingers of his hand moved deftly turning page after page of the document. Thankfully Alpha Theron did not look angry. Indeed, news of the great war that took place in the Celestial Dawn pack has spread widely, even including news of the considerable losses we have incurred. Unlike the Celestial Dawn pack, the Evergreen pack was peaceful as usual. They had not suffered any attacks from rogues and black mages.Alpha Theron stroked his chin with a frown. "I can understand your brilliant idea r
Discussions with pack leaders in the US that lasted up to ten hours resulted in many decisions. Among them were the important strategies for warfare in terms of numbers, position, timing, and natural conditions. We have utilized all the information we have.In exactly three days, a large-scale war would erupt. When I think about it, I'm constantly nervous and palpitating. However, on the other hand, I also couldn't wait to meet the leader of the black magicians.Currently, the rogues have been wiped out. The target of my anger at the injustice of my parents and aunt's deaths had turned to the black witches. Although there was not much written about them in my family's death report, I was certain that they had a large role in it. By risking my life, I will make them pay dearly for all the heinous deeds they have done."Luna, is there anything missing from that rifle? Please tell me, I'll immediately relay it to the researchers so they can get back to repairing it quickly."I turned to
"Not only are you being disrespectful, but you also dare to lie this time. Are you ready to face the risk of this impudence?!" snapped Luna Livia vehemently. She occasionally looked at Luna Juliette who was still showing a shocked expression."Luna, please calm down," I pleaded in a gentle tone. I didn't want to hurt Luna Livia's heart, but I also couldn't let her take actions that she would most likely regret later. Right now Luna Livia must be filled with worry for Luna Juliette. I heard from Luna Amelie that Luna Livia and Luna Juliette have been friends since childhood. The relationship between them is very deep. So, it was natural for Luna Livia to respond sensitively when it came to Luna Juliette.The park ranger suddenly dropped to his knees. He held the document in his hand with a downcast look."I'm sorry, I was just thinking of quickly handing this information over to you all," said the park ranger.The Alpha of the Blue Moon pack, who was closest to the park ranger, rose t
"Are you okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" whispered Zephyr.I turned my head and looked at him listlessly. In response to his question, I just shook my head.I was fine, but Luna Juliette wasn't. On her way to be the representative for this meeting, she heard the news that the Sunflare pack was being attacked by a rogue pack. But she was too far away from the pack to return.She was in a position where she couldn't do anything. If she went back and crossed the border of the Sunflare pack that had been surrounded by the enemy, she would most likely be caught. Death was not a problem Luna Juliette was worried about, but it was different if she was taken hostage. If she couldn't help, at least she wanted to be a burden to her pack. That was Luna Juliette's thinking.Her mate was fighting a battle between life and death, Luna Juliette definitely couldn't take this meeting in stride. I glanced at her repeatedly and she just looked pensive.Although these words were quite cr
"What?!"Zaire and Zacharia suddenly rose to their feet. Their booming voices made me frown. Even the usually calm Zephyr kicked the table in annoyance at Zaire and Zacharias' exaggerated response."This isn't the first time you've faced a big case!" Zephyr snapped.Zaire and Zacharias were silent. They sat back in their seats with the same annoyed expressions.Zephyr looked back at me. "Ruby, continue."I nodded. "Thalia Everhart's real name is Quinn O'Reily, she is part of the Alpha O'Reily family, the Alpha family of the Winter Blaze pack. The pack that had collapsed ten years ago due to losing the war with the rogue pack.""Quinn O'Reilly was originally taken hostage by Alpha Rogue. But after Alpha Rogue obtained the head of the Alpha of the Winter Blaze pack, he slowly forgot about Quinn O'Reily's existence and ended up leaving everything related to the girl to his right hand.""Quinn O'Reilly changed into Thalia Everhart. Although during her time in the Celestial Dawn pack she o
"Is the food bad?"I straightened my gaze to look at Zephyr. A stiff smile rose on my lips as I shook my head. "No, the food is good.""Tell me the real reason. You only ate a few bites of steak and even now that dessert has been served, you're just looking at them and daydreaming. Shouldn't there be an explanation for your uncharacteristic behavior?" Zacharias looked at me carefully, as if he wanted to extract information through our gaze.Zaire put down the fork in his hand. "You're not okay. Is the reason related to the investigation of the rogue's residence yesterday?"I lowered my gaze. After closing my eyes for a while, I returned with a sweet smile. My frantic thoughts began to organize themselves neatly."Right, my decreased appetite is related to yesterday's investigation.""Now, it's my turn to ask. When are you going to give me the document containing my family's death?"They gasped, as if not expecting this question to come out of my lips. They stared at each other before
Ruby Maverick POV Barbaric! They have no conscience whatsoever. How can they treat a living being like a puppet? They had to be exterminated before any more victims fell. "Call more warriors to come in." One of the five warriors, who was busy unlocking the iron bars, faced me. "Yes, Luna!" This long hallway consisted of approximately twenty prisons. Inside the prison were four living people, not counting the carcasses of the dead slaves. It was heartbreaking to think that they had to live in a place like this. My finger massaged the bridge of my nose. "I need to get them all out first. Regardless of their past which may or may not have been bad due to their association with rogues, they still cannot be treated like this." My memory spun towards a moment in the past. The moment when Thalia told me her tragic life story of living in prison for most of her life. After all of Thalia's crimes were exposed, I doubted everything she said including that statement. But if it tu
Zacharias Maverick POV"The condition of this house is so neat that we can't assume a raid or sudden movement. It seems like they have been planning to escape for a long time. But how and how?"Zaire answered my gaze with a shrug. "They managed to escape without leaving a trace once again. Though after all this time we finally found their residence. But it was all in vain." After checking the security of the three huts around the main residence, the warriors and I came to the main residence with some files that we thought were very important. With Adam and Zaire's confirmation that the conditions around them were not dangerous, I then called for the official detectives to enter and conduct the investigation as planned."This place is huge. It looks like it will take at least two days to complete the investigation." I looked around, where the warriors were busy picking up the files and stacking them together."Aren't they taking their documents as if they want to show us something, o
"That's it. The location of their residence is not far from the Celestial Dawn pack. The trip only took three hours. Come on, that's a shorter amount of time than we expected!" Zephyr threw a document on the table. The document containing the report was wide open on page thirty."Look! It says that the distance between the Celestial Dawn pack and the rogue's residence is quite close. Even the statements in the report support me," he continued.Zacharias pounded the table. "Enough, Zeph. Think rationally. No matter how close it is, we won't be able to send help quickly if the pack is suddenly attacked. We don't even know if this is a trap or not. You also know the report states that they didn't see any black mages there, right?"Zaire patted Zephyr's shoulder. "Please listen to us just this once. Zeph, you have to stay here. At least one of us should remain in the pack. This is the best way."Zephyr let out a long breath. "No, but why should I be the one to stay?""Of course because yo
Zora POV"Zora, did the female detective say she would wait for me?""That's right, Luna.""Then, take my place to go with her. You'll be escorted to the Alpha Kings' secret detective building.""Secret detectives?""Yes, that organization works in secret for the Alpha Kings and since a few months ago they've also been working for me. That organization is with the Black Shadow organization.""Just like Ms. Archer already knew about the existence of the organization because she was the secretary of Alpha Kings, you will also find out about this organization sooner or later. It's just that it's happening faster than I expected and you have to move alone without me.""I'm sorry for not being able to accompany you. There, you will meet the leader of the Black Shadow Organization. Accept the important documents regarding the rogue's residence and he will explain the chronology of the discovery process of the place. You'll be in charge of giving me the documents and relaying the explanation