Vayne's POV
When the crowd gradually dispersed, Zed and I walked side by side along the road. The bright moonlight spilled onto the pavement, casting long shadows of both of us."Vayne, please believe me. I truly didn't know beforehand that this would happen," Zed said, hesitating for a moment. He stopped and twisted his head to look at me."Well, I know," I nodded softly. Judging from Zed's reaction this afternoon, he appeared extraordinarily surprised as well. Even if he did think that, he wouldn't go to such lengths. As the Alpha of the pack, everything he did was considered the right and irrefutable decision."Vayne, don't worry about it. I'll talk to Azir tomorrow and provide you with a reasonable explanation," Zed said, looking at my face seriously. The bright moonlight reflected on his handsome profile.Despite Zed's condition and looks, it seemed like any other girl would be glad to bond with him as a Mate. But whenever I thought about that, the wereVayne's POVThe news that Zed and I were about to mate with each other spread quickly among the surrounding packs. Considering the Blackmoon Pack's previous experiences, it became an opportunity for the neighboring packs to form alliances with the Fullmoon Pack. This event became the eagerly anticipated highlight for everyone."Ms. Vayne, you need to dress up properly; you look really charming!" The maid beside me exclaimed excitedly as she held up the mirror. Glancing at my exquisite reflection, I couldn't help but be entranced.For some reason, the words she just uttered felt oddly familiar, as if someone important in my past had said the same thing. "Believe me, you will definitely be the brightest presence that day.""Uh, thanks."Slightly embarrassed by the maid's compliment, I stood up and examined myself in the mirror. In contrast to my usual capable self, I now resembled a princess secluded in a castle.The gorgeous dress and elabora
Vayne's POV"Have you heard that the Alpha of the Fullmoon Pack is getting married to the newly appointed Gamma?""I know, it's the female werewolf who defeated the Blackmoon Pack before.""Shh, keep it down; I heard she was human before!"As Zed and I approached our mating ceremony date, the discussions around me intensified. However, in the werewolf world where strength is paramount, nobody cared about my previous origins. Instead, due to the strength I'd shown, everyone considered it a match made in heaven.I'd been living in deep seclusion these days, staying in my room all day, unsure of how to face my heart."Ms. Vayne, it's time for us to head to the venue."The reminder from the maid beside me brought me back to reality."Okay."I nodded softly, gazing at my beautiful reflection in the mirror for a moment, lost in thought."Your outfit today will surely attract everyone's attention!"A smile spread across the maid's face
Vayne's POV"Damn it, you guys tried to cause trouble before, and the Alpha was lenient enough to let you off once. I didn't expect you to come back and stir up trouble again; you really don't know what you're doing, right?"Seeing another wave of uninvited guests at the ceremony, Azir looked extremely indignant and roared at Talon. He also greeted the Fullmoon Pack wolf soldiers responsible for guarding the area, slowly surrounding them."Talon, you finally decided to show up."Zed had a smile on his face and didn't seem surprised that Talon appeared here."I have long suspected you had a conspiracy, but I didn't expect you to hide so deeply. You claimed it was to help Caitlyn return to the pack and stimulate her potential, but it turned out like this. What exactly have you done to Caitlyn?"Talon faced the slowly approaching werewolf warriors without changing his expression and looked coldly at Zed standing on the stage."Don't you think it's chi
Vayne's POV"What are you waiting for, Vayne? Get on it!"Just as the stalemate began, Azir turned his attention to me standing next to him and couldn't help but urge me on. This reminder from him also made the eyes of the people around focus on me. After all, I was the Gamma of the Fullmoon Pack, and my actions at this moment needed to reflect my attitude.If I pushed back, it meant that I had some involvement with the offender in front of me. If I confronted him head-on, it meant that I was still loyal to the Fullmoon Pack. However, no matter how I chose, someone would always get hurt.I looked up at Talon, who was under siege, and took a deep breath before joining the fray."Caitlyn? You!"Talon jerked to the side, managing to dodge my attack. His eyes looked a little complicated as he glanced at me, but he quickly collected himself and instead spared a sideways glance at Zed. Zed smiled at the sight and greeted Talon as if he had already seen the end of today's farce."Caitlyn,
Vayne's POVDarkness enveloped me, an endless void. Struggling to open my eyes, I found myself in the midst of a chaotic world, where everything had become inexplicable."Strange, I distinctly remember being stabbed by a dagger. Where exactly am I now?" I mumbled in my mind, but there was no one around to respond. The silence, akin to the stillness of death, surrounded me."Could this be hell?" I softly muttered, attempting to discern my surroundings. However, the only response was the dull pounding of my heart. I endeavored to escape the chaos, yet it became evident that I had lost control of my body. No matter how hard I tried, I remained immobilized.Panic set in."Caitlyn!" A sudden call echoed from the distant sky, a soft voice that seemed as distant and unnatural as if I were submerged in water, hearing a call from the shore. Though muffled, the voice held a peculiar familiarity.Opening my mouth wide, I attempted to respond, but the voice n
Caitlyn's POV"Caitlyn?"Observing my expression, Talon's voice wavered slightly. He appeared initially shocked, then overwhelmed, as if verifying whether I had truly regained my memories."Yeah, it's me. I'm back."I nodded softly, intending to offer Talon a reassuring smile indicating that I was fine. However, the pain in my back caused me to involuntarily inhale sharply."Good."Talon seemed momentarily unable to articulate his emotions as he gently caressed my face, his eyes moistening gradually."Caitlyn, I'll never let you leave me again."Following that declaration, he enveloped me in a tight embrace, as if fearing my departure.Resting in Talon's arms, I detected his unique scent."But this is not the time for talking."Extracting myself from Talon's embrace, I surveyed the werewolf soldiers of the Fullmoon Pack, their expressions a mix of confusion.Evidently, they were unaware of the situation, except for detectin
Caitlyn's POVWhen looking at Kaisa, almost everyone was taken aback. Especially the words she had just spoken were a bit perplexing to me."Game?" I mumbled, then turned my head to glance at Zed."What brings you here?"At that moment, Zed also seemed a bit surprised by Kaisa's words, but he quickly regained his composure, waving his hand towards her as if he were in the harmless state he once inhabited."This trick of yours might fool the others, but it won't fool me."After Kaisa finished speaking, she turned her head to look at me. The surprise in her eyes flashed by, but I could clearly sense her slight shock. Perhaps she didn't expect that in such a short period, I would possess such formidable strength."What do you mean? Does it imply that this is all part of his plan?" Talon was the first to catch on, resuming his human form with a frown as he scanned between Kaisa and Zed.Zed shrugged noncommittally, not offering any explanati
Caitlyn's POVThis farce ended in a reconciliation between the two, and those guests who were there because of Zed and my ceremony were originally afraid of the strength of the Fullmoon Pack. However, now that they saw so many powerful werewolves become Zed's companions, they were even less inclined to trespass. And this might be another part of Zed's plan itself."Caitlyn, I'm sorry to have you suffered so much," Talon remarked.Talon and I strolled under the moonlight, and there was a long silence before Talon spoke. I was stunned for a moment; it wasn't like Talon's style. Normally, with his high-spirited nature, there was no way he would ever say something so heartfelt.However, when he spoke these words, I could still feel the strong emotions and thoughts contained in them, causing my heart to pound violently.I was sure that Talon hadn't lived a peaceful life during the time I was away, not to mention he still had his own mission in mind."I
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