This was a disaster. The danger alarm inside Ryn's head lit up, roaring with a blinding red light."Albert?" squeaked the girl.Ryn thought the man was not in the palace. She'd heard him directly—just eavesdropping—as Albert and Jayden talked about a business meeting with an Alpha from another pack that couldn't be delayed any longer. They would be gone for three days on business. Then why was Albert suddenly at the palace on the second day after his departure?"I asked, where have you been?" asked Albert in a deep voice that gave Ryn goosebumps.The girl gulped and licked her lips."I-I... err... I'm not from anywhere, just getting some fresh air," Ryn lied."You're lying!" said Albert.Ryn's eyes rounded. She had just thought of an excuse to be evasive, but Albert first showed her something that shut her up. A paper in her handwriting that should have been in Darla's hand."Maybe you can explain it with this." Albert showed the note she had given Maina to hand over to Darla.'Damn i
The burning anger seemed to fuel Albert, and Ryn's passion heated up even more. The fire of passion had dampened the fire of anger in their chests. They were equally hot and soul-burning. No more forced kisses. There were only two people who wanted each other.Albert pushed Ryn until the door behind the girl opened. He didn't stop there. Albert then closed the bedroom door with his foot, ensuring they were separated from the free space for privacy. With lips reluctant to unlink, Albert lifted the girl's body, carried her to the bed, and laid her down carefully. It was as if Ryn was a fragile object that could easily break. The Alpha held her dominantly, showing that he was in charge.For a moment, the kiss was paused with a sharp intake of breath. The two pairs of eyes stared at each other amidst the rush of warm breath hitting each other's faces. The pheromones that emanated felt so thick. It signaled that they wanted each other just as strongly."You're in heat, huh?" Albert spoke i
"A werewolf will be born at the peak of the red moon. She is the chosen one. She will bring great power to eternity, destruction, and death to her Mate."The sentence was written very clearly on the parchment. It was a sentence that showed how powerful the ability of the "chosen one" in the prophecy was.However,"How can you interpret it? I don't even know what language it's written in," Jayden asked curiously.Albert shook his head."I have no idea. I don't know, either. It's all just in my head," Albert replied.Indeed, only certain people could read the writing on the parchment. Only those who were the "chosen one"'s Mate could interpret it."I remember," Albert said as he turned quickly to Jayden. "These words are the same ones my father once showed me. He once handed me a piece of paper. He wrote some words and asked me to read and interpret them. I think my father took the words from the parchment," he added.Jayden opened his jaw as he nodded his head."I think I know why Alph
Ryn's eyelids blinked softly. The scent of romance lingering on her body made the girl smile. Still, with her eyes closed, Ryn hugged the thick blanket that covered her body."I love you, Albert," she murmured as she opened her eyes.It was an amazing experience. Seeing that she was still naked, Ryn was sure what happened was not just a fantasy. She and Albert were doing it. Then the girl touched her neck, where Albert had left his mark. Once again, the girl's lips turned up in a smile."I knew I could trust you," Ryn said.It was only right that she did not listen to Darla's ramblings about Albert not wanting her. Albert even marked her before the mating ceremony, as he had promised. Wasn't that enough to prove that Albert wanted her?"She must know about this," the girl said.Ryn removed the blanket and then carried her naked body to the bathroom. Although it was hard for her to wash Albert's scent off her body, she had to do it.After cleaning up, Ryn immediately went to Darla's ro
Sebastian's last sentence struck Ryn's mind like a lightning bolt. The girl covered her gaping mouth with tears that fell uncontrollably."Reject your mate and marry another woman."That sentence was like a double-edged sword. Every word was equal to a gesture, which was extremely painful. Unable to contain her sadness, Ryn left with a gaping heart.Meanwhile, in the room, Albert couldn't believe Sebastian would say that. He shook his head slowly."That's no way," Albert said."I told you before," Sebastian said."I couldn't possibly do it. I love her, Uncle." Albert said aloud."That's how your father felt at the time. Therefore, he never dared to take such a gamble." Sebastian agreed.Indeed! Albert would never be able to reject Ryn as his mate. He had marked her. He could not possibly leave the girl without leaving her devastated, just as he would be ruined. That option would not enter into his consideration."But," Sebastian said, which caused Albert to shift his attention. "This
After escorting Ryn to her room, Albert met Jayden. He looked frustrated, thinking about the curse issue. Before he could find a solution, a new problem had arisen. Albert knew that this trust issue could get bigger if left unsolved. Once Ryn's trust in him was cracked, there was a good chance the girl would always be suspicious of him."Alpha Albert!" greeted Jayden, who immediately exited his seat when he saw the Alpha coming.Albert did not reply. He sat down on the chair with a loud sigh."This curse is killing me," Albert complained. He rubbed his face roughly, then turned to Jayden, standing nearby. "She heard my conversation with Uncle Sebastian," he said.Jayden's brow furrowed visibly."She... you mean Miss Ryn?" he probed.Albert did not say yes or no. The Alpha said, "Uncle Sebastian has a solution he thinks will break the curse. He told me, but I don't know if Ryn heard it.""What solution did Sebastian say?" asked Jayden as he sat across from the Alpha."Reject her and ma
Judith Morrow and Jessi Morrow—are they the same person? Albert's body froze. Why could this be so coincidental? Both have the same last name, Morrow, and items with identical carvings. Is this just a coincidence?"Are you sure her name is Judith Morrow?" asked Jayden, replacing Albert, who was lost in his thoughts."Yes, of course. She mentioned it herself," Ryn replied. The girl had a quizzical look on her face. "Hey, is there a problem?" she asked later.Jayden did not answer. The Beta turned to Albert, waiting for him to speak. However, it seemed Albert was still too shocked by what they knew."Alpha Albert?" Jayden called after him.Albert blinked and gulped saliva. He turned to Jayden and asked, "Is she the same person as the one in the hospital?"
The heart inside Albert's chest felt like it was about to jump out of his chest as it beat so hard. His hand moved down after hearing the sound of someone inside opening the door. A creaking sound accompanied the narrow gap created when the door opened. A woman appeared from behind the door with a frown on her face."Yes? Can I help you?" the woman asked as she looked at the three people at her door with a questioning look.Albert half turned his head towards Jayden. He needed help because Jayden was the one who knew what Judith looked like. The perceptive Beta quickly approached and whispered, "Not her."Immediately, Albert turned his head back. "What?" he squeaked."She's not the one we're looking for," Jayden said. The man stepped forward and asked the house owner, "Excuse me, ma'am. We're looking for Judith Morrow. Is she in the house?""Judith? Are you her friends?" The older woman didn't answer and asked instead."Err... we are, yeah. We're her friends. I'm Jayden. Judith and I
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