Even if it came as a wolf, Merry would not fail to recognize who was there. A dashing wolf with gray fur and piercing red eyes was the ruthless Alpha of the entire Wolfspring.
"Albert!" Merry hissed with a tightened jaw.
The woman pulled an arrow and aimed it at the spot between Albert's eyes.
The threat did not intimidate Albert. His piercing eyes scanned the wooden houses behind Merry. He had never seen this place before. The area that he thought was uninhabited turned out to be hiding something completely unexpected. The scent of herbs and wolfsbane was so strong that it pierced the sense of smell. Whatever it was, Albert was very sure that this woman was not just any woman. There was something about this place. Something that made Albert feel like his strength weaker by the minute.
'Who exactly are these people?" Albert thought to himself.
"Back off! This place isn't where you're supposed to be!" ordered Merry.
A little movement Albert m
Jayden paced in front of the observation room. Inside his head, questions kept swirling about who might have attacked Albert with the poison. Then he found one possible suspect, Ryn. "Why did he go there alone?" Jayden muttered. He knew Albert had gone alone to Wolfsbane Hill because he didn't want to put his pack members at risk. However, who would have thought that he would harm himself? "Whoever she is, that girl is very dangerous," he monologued. The observation room door opened not long after. Mike came out and shook his head slowly. His face showed that the examination results were not as expected. "How is he?" asked Jayden as he approached the doctor. Mike gestured for Jayden to sit on the waiting chair. He took off his medical mask and sighed. " His heartbeats are getting weaker. The poison is spreading fast, and there's not much I can do until we figure out what the poison is. We still have to wait for the laboratory t
"This poison is trying to kill him. Look, it doesn't take more than three hours, and the poison looks like it's going to burst his veins," Mike said as he pointed to the veins in Albert's hand that were turning blue. The doctor's words snapped Judith out of her reverie. She took a breath and let it out slowly. She then smiled as the corners of her eyes crinkled. Then she said, "Give me a syringe. I hope my potion will buy you some time until you get the antidote." "Just a second," Mike said. He left Judith and Albert in the room. Judith swung her legs slowly, shifting positions to get closer to look at Albert's face. She locked her eyes on the Alpha's pale face. She reached out as if to touch that face. "Albert Dexter, the strongest and ruthless Alpha in Wolfspring." Behind her medical mask, the corners of Judith's lips lifted slightly. "No power is eternal, Alpha," she continued in a low voice. The door opened just as Judith finished her sentence. She turned back and saw Mike on
Walter understood what she meant from the way Merry looked at him. Merry did not want to talk about this with Lance and Ryn. And it seemed that what had happened was what he had thought. Walter reached out to her wound."How bad is it?" Walter asked."Just a claw wound. He lunged at me. Luckily, Ryn came and saved me," Merry replied."Ryn?" asked Walter, to which Merry nodded in reply.There was anxiety in his eyes. It meant that Albert already knew that Ryn lived there, so it could not be ignored. Albert would come back to attack them."Ryn hit him with a wooden block when he was about to tear me apart, but I couldn't avoid this wound," Merry explained while half-raising his injured hand.Walter licked his lips as he sighed softly. He was relieved that Merry was not seriously injured. However, it did not put him at ease, as the threat could come again. He turned his body toward Lance after a while."Tell the others to be on guard until morning!" he ordered.Lance replied with a singl
Ryn's eyelids moved slowly as her ears heard the faint humming. She opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was the refractive light from the window."So, what is it this time?" Lance's voice sounded from the left side of the bed. The man was sitting at the window when he jumped and walked towards the bed. "You have a new hobby of sleeping on the floor, huh?" he asked with one eyebrow raised."Me? What the--" The girl's words trailed off as the memory of the last thing that happened to her last night flashed through her mind. She turned her head quickly toward Lance with widened eyes. "What happened to me?" she asked.Lance opened his jaw with narrowed eyes. The question left him clueless. Ryn's strange behavior was no surprise to him, but this question seemed even more confusing. At first, he thought Ryn had fallen asleep on the floor accidentally. However, the question made Lance think that something had happened to her.The man sat on the edge of the bed with a probing look. "You'
"How was your day? Feeling better?" asked Jayden as he entered the room.Albert's eyeballs rolled towards the door. Jayden was walking over with a wide smile."Where have you been? Are you going to let me die? I'm dehydrated, and no one's coming?" grumbled Albert.Jayden chuckled and sat on a chair beside the bed. He was not at the hospital the previous day. After Albert was declared to have passed his critical period, Jayden immediately left the hospital. He had to replace his Alpha for some work."My Alpha is not well, so I need to take care of some work that should be his job," Jayden replied. "Good to hear your harsh words again, Superior," the man continued sincerely.The poison had almost killed Albert. As Judith had said, Albert suffered a high fever. Judith seemed to forget to mention if the potion could cause cardiac arrest. No doubt, panic ensued in the intensive care unit. Mike did everything he could to save the Alpha."I almost killed that woman, you know. Damn! I think s
The twilight brought a different atmosphere than usual. A bright sun, hiding behind a gray cloud, peeked out shyly. Its warmth embraces the soul tightly, and its beauty is a feast for everyone's eyes. It's a moment that can never be had at any other time.Being on a high plateau like Wolfsbane Hill allowed them to enjoy the beautiful sunset in the western sky. While the other members were gathering and chatting, Ryn sat pensively, looking at the sun as it was about to set."What a beautiful sight, isn't it?" A voice made Ryn turn her head. The girl saw Lance standing behind her with a gentle smile. "Won't you invite me to join you in enjoying it?" Lance continued as he sat down beside her."You can do it without me having to ask you," Ryn replied.The girl gazed back at the twilight on the western skyline, bent her knees, hugged them with her arms, and laid her chin on them."Nervous, huh?" snapped Lance."Tonight is the night I've been waiting for the most. I was so excited beforehan
The red moon phenomenon was a sign major event had occurred. All the werewolves in Wolfspring were buzzing about the phenomenon. Some who knew about the prophecy began to panic. They thought Bloodwolf was the most ruthless werewolf who would make all the werewolves in Wolfspring kneel before him. And they suspected that this phenomenon was a sign of the awakening of Bloodwolf."Albert!" Jayden ran over to the Alpha. "Look at that!" he continued, pointing at the sky."I spotted it," Albert replied.The Alpha did not deny that anxiety was trying to kill him. He believed this phenomenon was related to the prophecy about Mate bringing death to him. Albert felt his chest hurt like it had been stabbed before Jayden arrived. He did not know what was causing it until the phenomenon occurred."Did you feel something?" asked Jayden."If you mean about my mate, the answer is no," Albert answered firmly.This phenomenon made the Alpha feel uneasy. He began to question the truth of the prophecy. I
Ryn shook her head. The vicious grin on the man's face made her shudder with fear."No," she muttered.Ryn staggered back as the man raised his blood-soaked hand. The girl covered her ears with both hands while hiding her face. She screamed in fear like a helpless little girl."Ryn!" A voice was heard calling out.The girl did not hear it. She kept screaming while covering her ears. Ryn was getting hysterical when a hand touched her shoulder. She reflexively brushed the hand and moved away."Don't touch me! Get away from me!" Ryn shouted."Hey, Ryn! It's me. Lance." Lance grabbed Ryn's hand, trying to make her open her eyes and look at him. "It's me. Don't be scared, okay? I'm not going to hurt you," he said.Ryn looked at the man with wildly moving eyeballs. It took some time for Ryn to realize that the man before her was Lance. Ryn rushed into Lance's arms and linked her hands behind his back."Lance! I'm scared! He's there! I'm scared," she cried.Lance rubbed her back as he looked
Excitement swelled in the palace, welcoming the victory they had won. Applause and cheers flowed beautifully as the Alpha entered the court. Everyone was happy. Everyone celebrated the victory, though they also felt the loss of several pack members killed in battle. "Albert," said a voice over the din of the crowd. Judith broke the line of pack members and walked quickly to the Alpha. A worried look crossed her face when she saw Ryn unconscious in Albert's arms. "She's hurt," she commented once she reached Albert. Judith examined some of the wounds on the girl's face. "Bad enough to knock her out," Albert said. "Doctor Mike is still busy taking care of the injured pack members, and I see he's got a lot of injuries himself. I think I can help check on Luna Ryn while we wait for Doctor Mike," Judith said. "I'll take her to the room," Albert replied. Judith nodded and followed Albert, who took Ryn to the room. The Alpha laid Ryn on the bed carefully, not caring about the blood and
Clothes, claws, hands, and face were all covered in a thick red liquid. The stench of blood pierced the lungs. Corpses were strewn about like thousands of dead fish washed up on the shore. Sorrowful moans could be heard faintly from the souls separated from the bodies. Proof that the battle had taken many lives."Albert, watch out!"Hearing the warning cry, Albert turned his head. The Alpha looked at his worried-looking Luna. Ryn pointed at the oncoming enemy. Albert was not unaware that three Alphas were heading his way. He knew, but there was not the slightest intention to run. Albert nodded to Ryn and then looked back at the three Alphas approaching him. The Alpha's howls echoed in all directions, preparing to fight the three attacking Alphas.Undaunted, Albert welcomed the attacks from the three Alphas with open arms. Unarmed, relying solely on his physical strength. It was a very unfavorable condition, but it did not discourage him. Fighting one-on-one would be easy for him. Howe
One corner of Albert's lips lifted slowly. Ryn's burning enthusiasm also fueled his fire. He did not see the slightest fear in Ryn's eyes, which was very different from when the girl had her visions."I'm so lucky to have a Luna like you," Albert said proudly. The man then extended a hand, and Ryn took it. "Let's do this together," he continued.Hand in hand, Albert and Ryn exited the palace, striding wide to greet the oncoming enemy."I love seeing our Alpha and Luna," Dominic whispered to Jayden."They're the best Alpha and Luna pair I've ever met," Jayden replied."Yep! Totally agree!" Dominic snapped his fingers."The Moon Goddess never gets mates wrong," Jayden chimed in. "Let's not let our Alpha and Luna fight the enemy alone," Jayden invited.Dominic eagerly welcomed the invitation. The two men immediately set off, following Albert and Ryn, who had left earlier.When they arrived at the courtyard, Albert saw that his men were on standby. They set up barricades outside and insid
Hurried footsteps could be heard approaching. Albert and Jayden turned in the direction of the sound. One of the Warriors came to them with a serious look."Dom," Jayden greeted. "How are things outside?" Jayden asked. He knew the warrior hadn't come for mere pleasantries; he must have gotten a message from Sebastian.The man named Dominic stopped before the Alpha, saluted with a nod of his head, and then answered Jayden's question, "There's a lot of them. We need help to keep them from entering the palace grounds."The famous Golden Moon Pack warriors, as well as Sebastian, had already taken matters into their own hands to deal with the enemy. However, in reality, the number of opponents they had to face was beyond prediction. There were hundreds of werewolves moving against the Golden Moon Pack as if they had been prepared for the attack.A warrior facing ten people at once would be fine. However, they could remember the fact that there were Alphas also coming down to attack, who ha
Confession and atonement are the most beautiful things about ending a feud. Forgiving and accepting each other is another way to let go of the burdens that have been piling up in our minds.Albert has not fully accepted fate because, until this moment, he still cannot accept Lance as his younger brother. However, by taking into account the fact that Judith was his mother, he felt that his chest was much lighter. There was a sense of relief, like a heavy burden that had been lifted."What made you smile to yourself, hm?" asked Ryn.The girl had been watching Albert for some time now. The Alpha, who was sitting on the balcony, seemed to be daydreaming while occasionally smiling faintly.Ryn's question forced Albert out of his reverie. The Alpha blinks his eyes quickly while looking back at the girl."What are you doing there?" Albert asked.Ryn walked up to the Alpha. A small smile spread across the girl's lips as she felt the aura of happiness radiating from the Alpha's face. Behind Al
The three people sitting at the same table looked at each other. Ryn's answer seemed to confirm that the terrible incident happened in the Golden Moon Pack. As pack leader, Albert's mind immediately went to the incident during the coronation ceremony, where several of his guests had collapsed."I believe all of this is connected," Albert said."That's very possible, considering Ryn has experienced this before, and it's proven true," Judith said.Albert gritted his teeth. His hands were clenched tightly with emotion. If Ryn's vision were true, a great battle would be in his palace. Perhaps this was a sign the Moon Goddess had given them. So that Albert could prepare everything."Do you know when it will happen?" Albert asked Ryn.The girl shook her head. She could not find any clues about the exact time of the battle."I'm sorry," Ryn said regretfully."Not your fault," Albert replied. He turned to Judith and said, "Thank you for coming here.""No need to thank me. I didn't do anything
This emergency forced Albert to summon Judith to the palace. He believed that Judith was the one who knew the most about Ryn's visions."Don't worry! No matter how bad it is, we'll face it together." Albert kissed Ryn's forehead.The girl was still scared, even though Albert often assured her they would face any problem together. Ryn didn't want Albert to leave her side, even for a second.There was a knock on the door, and Albert was forced to let go of his girlfriend's embrace. He went to open the door."Mrs. Morrow is here, Alpha Albert," said a man, one of Albert's wolves."I'll see her soon," replied the Alpha.Albert quickly returned and told Ryn that the person they were waiting for had arrived. They hurriedly went to meet the waiting Judith."Judith!" Ryn half-ran over to the forty-year-old woman sitting on the sofa."Ryn," Judith replied.The woman stood up and greeted Ryn, who immediately hugged her tightly."What happened?" Judith stroked Ryn's back while glancing at Albert
Ryn gently caressed Albert's face. She gave the Alpha a warm smile, creating a sense of comfort in her lover."I have nothing to comfort you with but love," Ryn said.Albert's hazel irises scanned the beautiful face intently. The man let Ryn's soft fingers surf over whatever the girl wanted. No words, just a look with his eyes as permission."The responsibility that lies on your shoulders is heavy. I know that." Ryn lowered her touch from Albert's face to the man's shoulders. She briefly stroked it and rested her palm on the Alpha's chest. His face lifted slowly, meeting her gaze in a straight line. "Put all that fatigue behind you for a moment. Give your body and brain a chance to rest for a moment. I'm here, Albert. I'll do whatever it takes to ease the burden weighing you down," she continued as she nuzzled the Alpha's chest.Those delicate fingers gave her a soft, lulling touch. Then she undid the buttons of Albert's shirt one by one until the hair underneath reached the net. Ryn
Albert's self-investigation did not go as expected. The scouts he ordered to search for information were, in fact, unsuccessful in providing the name of someone who posed a threat."I'm sorry, Alpha Albert." Jayden looked down in shame for not succeeding in giving maximum results for the task assigned to him.Albert took a deep breath. He would not blame Jayden for this unsatisfactory result. Apparently, the opponent this time was quite clever and cunning. Even from the CCTV camera footage, nothing suspicious was found."It's not your fault. No need to apologise," Albert said."What about the lab test results of the food and drinks?" asked Jayden."Nothing. There are no indications of poison in the food and drinks we provide," Albert replied. "However, the blood sample was positive for botulinum. Neurotoxin," he continued."Neurotoxin?" Jayden confirmed."That's right. Mike said it usually takes effect about 12 hours after exposure. Doesn't that mean they were exposed to the poison ou