Vayne's POV"Alpha, I'm sorry; it was my fault."As Talon and the others faded away, I looked over at Zed with some remorse."It's okay, Vayne. They were the ones who were too cunning, and they wouldn't really hurt me."Zed twisted his head to speak with certainty before shaking it gently."It's getting late, and after everything that happened today, you should go home early too."
Vayne's POV"Sorry, Vayne. I thought something had happened to you when I saw your delayed response, so I took the liberty of barging in. I hope you don't mind."Stepping into the room, Zed nodded towards me before inspecting his surroundings suspiciously."Alpha, thank you for your concern. Is there something important for your sudden visit in the middle of the night?"Seeing Zed's expression slowly return to normal, I was instantly relieved. I just couldn't fathom how, in that short
Vayne's POVAs the Gamma of the pack, my foremost responsibility was to ensure the safety of the pack, making daily routine patrols essential. Especially following the recent skirmish with the rival pack, the likelihood of retaliatory actions against our pack was steadily increasing.However, at this moment, my thoughts were consumed by the conversation I had with Talon last night. From the pack's perspective, I should have unquestioningly believed Zed's words. Yet, for some inexplicable reason, when I recalled Talon's penetrating gaze, I found myself sympathizing with the tale he shared."The one about the woman named Caitlyn," I mumbled in my mind. A sudden, alarming thought struck me: if I truly was as Talon described, I was the girl named Caitlyn. What about everything I had now?I furrowed my brow tightly, and my head felt on the brink of explosion from rapid thoughts."Gamma, something was wrong. We were just attacked by the Blackmoon Pack while patrolling the outskirts. We suffe
Vayne's POV"You're okay?"I glanced at Karma in surprise and couldn't help but feel my insides tighten."How could you... actually come?"Karma bit her lip lightly and looked at me with a slightly averted gaze."Alright, let's skip the catching up. Since you're already here, don't think you can leave so easily."Hecarim let out a cold laugh while greeting the werewolf soldiers of his pack as they slowly surrounded me.Perhaps the impression I left when I went to their pack to conquer earlier was too deep; for a while, none of the surrounding soldiers dared to approach rashly."Damn it, what are you guys afraid of? She's only by herself. If we continue like this until the reinforcements from the Fullmoon Pack arrive, none of us will be able to escape!"Seeing that his men were a bit cowardly, Hecarim angrily roared at them. At the same time, he was the first to pounce toward me.Hecarim's speed was extremely fast; his entire body crawled on the ground and advanced. Almost in an instan
Vayne's POVI took a deep breath, steeling myself as I surveyed my surroundings, searching for a crevice through which I could make my escape. Judging by the Hecarim's reaction to my capabilities, it was evident that they had anticipated this move. They commanded their soldiers to slowly advance, leaving me with no breathing room.The noise from the previous battle failed to attract any assistance from the pack. With Karma, who I remained oblivious to her true purpose, not far away, it seemed nearly impossible for me to retreat unscathed."Vayne, let's see what else you can do. Why don't you surrender obediently? You're not bad looking. If you promise to return and become my Luna, I might consider letting you live," Hecarim taunted, clasping his hands to his chest and looking at me longingly."Daydreaming. How is a defeated man qualified to talk that?" I spat to the side, lowering myself to emit an intimidating growl, staring Hecarim directly in the face as I ass
Vayne's POVTalon momentarily shocked everyone present."What the hell are you..." Hecarim's eyes widened in horror, and his voice became shaky as he looked at the tall Talon."You'll find out later." Talon revealed a cold smile, then made a flying lunge, rushing towards the densest part of the werewolf soldiers. Accompanied by a burst of miserable cries, Hecarim's face became increasingly ugly."Hurry up! Retreat!" Hecarim raised his hand somewhat feebly, his face pale, commanding his men to withdraw. However, it was obviously a bit too late, and quite a few werewolf soldiers fell under Talon's sharp claws. Their throats were penetrated, blood scattered all over the ground, the color of life slowly disappearing from their pupils."Who the hell are you? Leave your name if you can, and I'll make you realize the consequences of angering the Blackmoon Pack." Hecarim retreated, forcing himself to confront Talon. After all, he was the Alpha of a pack, and if he were to fal
Vayne's POV"Vayne, don't worry. I've arranged for Bard to guard the palace before coming here, so if anything happens, they certainly won't sit around and do nothing."Perhaps sensing my urgency, Talon spoke to comfort me. The Bard he mentioned was none other than the giant werewolf who had made a killing earlier."Kyan would have prepared a complete countermeasure if he intended to plot a rebellion. Earlier, when I was trapped, I deliberately made a loud noise, but there was a delay in providing reinforcements. That means Alpha is also in trouble on his own right now."While Talon's words grounded me slightly, the predicament at hand was not to be underestimated. I kept silent and accelerated towards the group.Some distance away from the palace, I could hear the sounds of rushing and killing in the sky, and the air was filled with the heavy smell of smoke and the faint odor of blood. This deepened my concern; Kyan and the Blackmoon Pack's collusion
Vayne's POVWatching Kyan's attack approach, I slowly crouched down, channeling all my strength into my legs. With a fierce stomp, my entire body became a bolt of lightning hurtling straight toward Kyan. Clearly caught off guard by my assertive move, Kyan's face contorted, and his eyes widened in shock.As the distance between us closed in, Kyan's attack slowed down slightly. However, he bravely swung his steel blade towards me, risking a potential head-on collision."Go to hell!" Anger was written all over Kyan's grim face as he increased his strength upon contact."Vayne, watch out!""Caitlyn, watch out!"Witnessing the shift in the situation, Zed and Talon warned me simultaneously.Despite Kyan's onslaught, I remained calm. Violently employing my front paw above my head, I managed to block Kyan's forward lunge range. Simultaneously, without any hesitation, I flashed sideways, positioning myself beside Kyan, and fiercely bit down on h
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