Caitlyn's POV"What?"My heart skipped a beat as I was taken aback, wondering if I might be imagining things."Hey, Wildcat, I must say I appreciate your courage in sharing this news with me. You see, I've been yearning to have a child of my own, and what I'm about to do is quite risky, Caitlyn. However, I'm genuinely happy about it, and I'd love to see you tonight."Talon's voice trembled slightly, and his words seemed a bit disjointed, not at all what I had anticipated.I had expected him to mock me mercilessly, maybe even call me names, and then hang up abruptly. Yet, instead, he was telling me that he wanted to take responsibility.It was almost too incredible to believe, like something out of a dream. I pinched Leona hard on her back, and she let out a cry of pain.Thank goodness, it wasn't a dream."Hey, Caitlyn, this is all so crazy. Not that I want to be a wet blanket, but how are you going to break the news to your father that the baby in your belly is Talon's?"Leona looked
Caitlyn's POV "Are you Caitlyn's father?" Talon stood upright and faced my father, his back turned to me. For some inexplicable reason, I could discern that there was considerably less hostility in him. "I never really thought it was you." My father gradually approached Talon, though his concerned eyes remained fixed on me. "I'm taking Caitlyn away today, and now that she's carrying my child, you should understand the implications of her remaining here." Talon took a couple of steps back, gently gripping my hand, his eyes immediately shifting to a cold amber hue. I attempted to resist slightly, but it proved futile, leaving me no choice but to gaze at my father in despair. "There's no way you're taking Caitlyn away from me, I swear." My father asserted dominantly, then slowly positioned himself as if ready to attack. "Huh." A cold snort escaped Talon's mouth; it seemed like it had been a while since he had encountered resistance from someone else. "Let go of her!" My
Caitlyn's POVAfter Talon left, he was constantly on my mind. Even when I went shopping with Leona, it always felt like there were eyes peering at me from the shadows."Caitlyn, how did it go? Talon wasn't as bad as you thought, was he?" Leona's face beamed, and her tone carried a hint of braggadocio."Well, it was okay. He mentioned he could get me out of here," I responded to Leona somewhat perfunctorily, my attention occasionally flickering to the dark corners around me."Cool! That sounds like something he would do. So manly, no less." I expected Leona to feel a bit sad upon hearing my response, but I didn't realize that she seemed indifferent to the news of my potential departure, which left me feeling a bit lost."And then what happened?" Leona walked to the front of a jewelry store, then turned her head to look at me with curiosity."Then my father got into a fight with him..." I muttered in a low voice."Oh my god! Your father?!" Leona exclaimed incredulously, her outburst dra
Caitlyn's POVAfter meticulously searching every corner of the hut, I discovered that there was truly no escape route. Disheartened, I sat down, reproaching myself slightly for my recklessness."Leona! I'm here! Can you hear me?" I shouted countless times until my phone's screen dimmed, and the only response came from the eerie hooting of owls outside my window.Through the cracks in the window, I could sense time passing. It seemed to be the second night, as daylight had given way to nightfall. My life force was gradually draining, and my consciousness was becoming increasingly hazy.It was said that people could glimpse their most precious memories before death. In the midst of this haze, I appeared to see Talon forcefully opening the room's door, his face marked with anxiety as he cradled me in his arms. His eyes transitioned from worry to surprise."Caitlyn, incredible, you're alive!" Even Leona's cries reached my ears. The dream felt so vivid that I closed my eyes, contemplating
Caitlyn's POVTalon remained in my room throughout the night and vanished from the balcony before my father woke up. I lay on my bed, basking in Talon's lingering warmth, reminiscing about the warmth of the previous night."Caitlyn, rise early; the Alpha wishes to see you today," my father's voice emerged from the doorway, carrying a slightly serious tone. I had a sneaking suspicion that this meeting might still be connected to Talon."Very well, Father. I'll be there shortly." I rose from the bed and hesitated before opting for a more loosely fitting dress to conceal my stomach. As I gazed at the tousled sheets, a blush involuntarily spread across my face."Good day, Pantheon."Upon arriving at the Alpha's palace with my father, I felt the curious gazes of the guards at the entrance. Despite their respectful bows, there was an underlying difference in their demeanor. An anxious feeling fluttered in my heart, fueled by the rumors Swain had spread. I pondered what kind of perception ot
Caitlyn's POVEarly the following morning, I was greeted by the last person I wanted to encounter: Bard. He stood tall and imposing, his expressionless face radiating an air of coldness. A prominent scar on his neck hinted at past injuries he must have endured."Good morning, Miss Caitlyn," Bard's voice rang out as he stationed himself at the door like an unmovable mountain."You don't need to tail me everywhere I go; I value my freedom," I remarked, giving Bard a puzzled look before resuming my path to the meeting spot Leona and I had agreed upon."Alpha's orders dictate that I ensure your safety at all times," Bard responded in his monotonous tone, sounding akin to a malfunctioning clock."Please, I'm just going on a date with my best friend, not heading into battle. Could you please give me some space?" I implored, casting a concerned glance at Bard. It was hard not to attract attention with his burly frame, and my own pregnant belly didn't help matters. The nearby vendor's laught
Caitlyn's POVAmidst the haze, I felt a pair of strong hands enveloping my waist. He delicately cradled my stomach to prevent any mishaps. He stood resolute in the swift current, clutching me in his arms like a giant, taking measured steps towards the shore."Oh my god, Caitlyn, I'm so sorry. My bad. I shouldn't have played some childish game of holding the breath with you," Leona exclaimed remorsefully.Leona rushed over to me, first sending a grateful glance to the drenched Bard next to her, then casting a concerned look at my condition. My lungs seemed slightly swollen, my stomach as though it were filling with water, my body utterly fatigued, and my eyelids growing heavier. I was in dire need of some rest."Please don't fall asleep!"Bard's voice sounded as he approached, crossing his arms and applying steady pressure to my chest, followed by rhythmic pushes."Faster, Bard, faster!"Leona knelt by my side, looking at Bard with a sense of helplessness.As Bard's movements became m
Caitlyn's POVSince that day, I've been staying at home for several days at a stretch. Talon had received an invitation from Alpha Shaco to stay in our pack for the time being. Although many pack members were extremely hostile toward Talon, they lacked the courage to challenge him due to the significant difference in power.I wondered whether my father had struck some kind of deal with Talon again. He hadn't separated me from the pack as he had previously stated. Instead, he appeared in public with me more and more frequently."Caitlyn, is Talon going to follow us today too? If that's the case, I'll just skip it today."Today was the day I had agreed upon to take the pregnancy check. Leona stood in front of us with a troubled expression, occasionally turning her head to look behind her for any signs of Talon."He mentioned that he had something to attend to today and asked Bard to accompany us."Upon hearing his name, Bard, who was seated next to me, snorted at Leona and offered a sm
Caitlyn's POVI sidestepped to evade the attack of the werewolf standing before me, masquerading as my father. Just then, a cacophony of noise erupted from outside the church, signaling that we had been part of their plans since the moment we breached in."You go first, I'll handle this," Bard commanded coldly, standing guard at the doorway with a stern expression. The heavy, blunt footsteps outside, akin to a horn urging me forward, sank my heart."Let's deal with the immediate threat," I urged. Seeing his failed strike, the werewolf in front of me grew annoyed and transformed into a wolf in the confined space. With a bloody mouth, it lunged straight at me. I even caught a whiff of the strong fishy odor emanating from its body."Go to hell!" I shouted. Just as I contemplated transforming into a wolf myself, Bard swiftly spun around and with a forceful blow, knocked the werewolf aside. It crashed into the hard wall, whimpering in pain."It must be Yone who p
Caitlyn's POV"Any idea where my father is being held prisoner?" I inquired.Upon hearing my question, Bard didn't hesitate for a second; instead, he appeared somewhat eager."Well, earlier I overheard Yone and Talon talking, and it seems Yone is the one holding my father captive."I attempted to conceal my anger with a calm tone. As I spoke, Bard fell silent for a moment before nodding softly."In that case, let's not waste any time. We should move tonight. If the king hasn't stationed anyone there, the two of us should be able to handle it," Bard suggested as he swiftly removed his bandages."Are you sure you're up for this?" I couldn't help but notice the shocking scars on Bard's body, causing me to inhale sharply."Just a minor inconvenience, nothing serious," Bard grinned before taking the lead."But won't it be risky for just the two of us?" I hesitated slightly, still half-expecting Talon to materialize by my side. However, I knew
Caitlyn's POVWhen I confronted Talon and Yone, I could clearly discern a hint of panic in Talon's eyes."Caitlyn, what are you doing here?" Talon asked, managing a strained smile."If I hadn't stumbled upon this, I still wouldn't have known that my father was imprisoned by your men. No wonder you've sworn a few times to rescue him, yet there hasn't been any action," I remarked, casting a skeptical glance at Talon."It's none of Talon's business. It was my decision.."To my surprise, Yone, who had previously tried to intervene between Talon and me, suddenly spoke up in Talon's defense, deepening my suspicion."There's no need for so much explanation. I'll settle this," I said icily to Yone, brushing off Talon's attempt to restrain me and striding toward the door.Meanwhile, Yone stood in the corner with a faint smile on his lips, suggesting that perhaps this outcome was his true intention all along."Caitlyn, it's not what you think. Let me ex
Talon's POV"Talon, as the Alpha of the pack, what you're doing right now is incredibly irresponsible. You mustn't forget the duty that rests upon your shoulders. There's simply no time for you to play so called love game anymore," Yone chided me, his tone subdued, ignoring my anger."Who are you to dictate my actions? Don't forget your own place."Be questioned by Yone, my frustration grew."I'm sorry, but I can't stand to witness the pack’s decline. Almost every aspect of the current situation is controlled by Tryndamere. He's reaching out to numerous packs covertly. In the end, we'll be left passive when we finally launch our offensive. We should have acted sooner instead of wasting time here for a useless werewolf."Yone bristled at my words. "Firstly, he's not just a useless werewolf. He used to be my father’s most loyal subordinate and he's Caitlyn's father. I won't allow any harm to come to him.""But he once deserted us!"
Caitlyn's POVListening to the bursts of cheers outside, I cautiously maneuvered my injured body through the gaps in the ruins, moving slowly and quietly. Fandom, sporting a smirk, appeared fully absorbed in the euphoria of victory and remained oblivious to my escape.However, as the cheering subsided, his demeanor shifted, his expression gradually contorting into a frown."Descend a couple of levels and investigate. She couldn't have gone down that easily," Fandom commanded, his tone betraying a sense of suspicion.Sensing something amiss, two werewolf soldiers hurried toward the ruins, frantically scouring the area where I had concealed myself. As time elapsed, Fandom's smile waned."Interesting," he remarked.After a thorough search, the two werewolf soldiers straightened up, exchanging nervous glances with the stern-faced Fandom. Meanwhile, I had been observing the spectacle from the sidelines, hidden from view.The werewolves, upon
Caitlyn's POVAccompanied by a gruesome cacophony of killing sounds, I noticed a burly figure struggling amidst the crowd at the perimeter of the abandoned hospital.With his roar, unlucky werewolf warriors were sent flying. Clutching an extremely delicate-looking woman in his arms, he stood protectively in front of her, regardless of the damage he incurred.Who else could this steel-like werewolf be if not Bard?Perhaps initially, no one expected Bard to dare to infiltrate the heavily guarded camp alone, hence the obviously insufficient initial defense. Yet, this provided Bard with the opportunity to truly rescue Leona from the jail with just his punch and his kick.However, at this moment, Leona seemed to have little energy left, her head drooping in Bard's arms as if she were fading away.The werewolf soldiers, slow to react, encircled Bard, but none dared to approach after witnessing his strength. They resorted to harassing Bard fr
Caitlyn's POVAfter returning to my place, I found myself replaying Yone's words in my mind, and coupled with Talon's peculiar reaction, I had a vague sense that there was something I didn't know.Pondering this, I felt a tightness in my chest, so I rose from the bed and headed to the balcony for some fresh air.The bright moon hung in the night sky, casting the heavens as an infinite, transparent sea—quiet, vast, and mysterious. The air carried a chilly edge, adding to the melancholy ambiance. The memory of Leona's final, resolute gaze caused a pang in my heart.Ever since I was a small-town girl, Leona had protected me like an older sister, standing unwaveringly by my side through betrayals and persecutions.Leaving her behind in that jail felt like an unforgivable sin. The mere thought of it made my chest tighten, prompting me to step onto the balcony and release a long breath.It was then that I noticed a stealthy figure lurking in
Caitlyn's POVAfter confirming that Fandom had left, Yone slowly walked back. I didn't know why Yone obscured my trail just now, but at the moment, I was still impatient to get Leona out of there.Because there was been too long a delay since I arrived, I was worried that Talon, who was meeting me outside, might not be able to wait to make any risky moves."Thank you, Yone, but if that's what it takes to get me out of Talon's way, I'm afraid I'm not in a position to comply," I said unassumingly as I stood in front of Yone while carefully watching his reaction."That won't be necessary; I just don't want Talon to lose its mind because of your stupidity," Yone remarked with a glance to the side, appearing a little disdainful.Seeing this reaction from Yone, I also decided not to pay any more attention to him and prepared to take Leona with me for another exodus.But just as I grabbed Leona's wrist, Yone twisted his head, his
Caitlyn's POV"Hide," Leona urgently admonished me before pulling me into the crevice, shrouded in darkness.I stood in the corner, holding my breath, relying on the hope that the visitor hadn't detected anything unusual. However, even if they had, I knew I might have to transform and forcibly extract Leona from this situation.With that belief, I listened intently to the distant footsteps echoing in the alleyway—thud, thud—each step feeling like a blow to my heart.Soon, a tall werewolf emerged before us, his silhouette flickering in the dim candlelight, casting ghostly shadows on the empty wall.For a moment, I froze, meeting the man's gaze, my breath growing heavy."You're Caitlyn, aren't you?" His voice carried a stern, murderous aura, his brow furrowed in suspicion."Yone," I murmured, my voice trembling slightly as I cautiously approached the light."You're the one who dispatched those people outside? It was done too careless