Caitlyn's POVI returned home disheartened, my time with Talon flashing in and out of my mind like a slideshow."Caitlyn, you look a little pale. Did something happen?" My father asked with concern as he sat in the living room and stood up upon seeing me."Nothing, just feeling a bit tired." I dragged my hand over my stomach and forced a smile, determined not to let my father be saddened by what had happened to me."By the way, try to stay home and avoid going out during this time," my father said, his expression suddenly turning solemn as he hesitated."What's wrong?" I held my hand on the railing and looked at my father curiously."Nothing, it's just that there might be some changes in the pack. Talon might be a bit busier during this time, and your Uncle Taric has also advised you to get some rest lately," my father explained, trying to sound relieved.But it was obvious to me that my father was hiding something from me. Hearing Talon's name come out of my father's mouth, my heart
Caitlyn's POVBard gave Braum's shoulder a reassuring pat and then nodded in relief. Braum led the other werewolves toward the front, leaving Bard and a few other werewolf warriors at the rear.As I was about to approach Bard and inquire about the situation, another ominous sound of violence echoed from nearby. Bard growled and rushed forward once more."Caitlyn, what are you doing here?"Just as I was becoming flustered, a surprised voice sounded from behind me. I swiftly turned my head and found Leona looking dismayed."I tried to come and inform Talon like you instructed, but there was no sign of him. I overheard Bard saying it seemed like Jayce was the one who attacked. What in the world is happening here?"I felt a bit bewildered; everything was unfolding so quickly that I was becoming overwhelmed."Uh, actually, I don't know much about it. When I arrived at the camp, Bard mentioned there appeared to be an irreconcilable conflict between our p
Caitlyn's POVI walked in the direction Bard had given, and it didn't take me long to stumble upon a somewhat decrepit church. Underneath the towering church, several other werewolves stood with solemn expressions, their faces showing fatigue, but their eyes darting warily."Who are you?" One of the werewolves took a decisive step forward and looked at me condescendingly."Bard sent me. I'm here to find Talon." I straightened up, revealing my bulging stomach, which seemed to make the werewolf soldier a bit uneasy, causing him to hastily step back."Ms. Caitlyn? Please, come inside." As I hesitated, a person's suddenly appeared at the second-floor window, frowned as he assessed me, and then instructed the werewolf guarding the door to let me in.Glancing at his appearance, I soon remembered that he was none other than the werewolf who had crossed paths with Bard earlier. Judging by Bard's reaction, it seemed that this man, called Braum, was Bard's brother.
Caitlyn's POVWith a dull thud, Talon instinctively covered his chest, pulling me behind a stone pillar.It was only then that I noticed a sharp knife embedded in his chest, a desperate attempt to shield me. Scarlet blood trickled slowly from the wound, while Talon's concerned gaze remained fixed on me, checking if the recent attack had harmed me."Talon..." I gazed at him with a pang of sorrow, slowly extending my hands."Caitlyn, I'm alright. Now's not the time to heal," Talon waved his hand at me, forcing a small smile, trying to appear composed, although the beads of sweat on his forehead betrayed his pain. He propped himself against the wall with one hand, breathing heavily.That was when I realized he bore fresh scars on his body. In that moment, a sudden, thunderous crash echoed from below, and a cloud of dust quickly enveloped the entire church.My heart sank, indicating that the defenses downstairs had crumbled, and the church doors had b
Caitlyn's POVThe familiar voice instantly roused me from my faintness. I raised my head and saw my father's imposing figure entering the church, a look of concern etched on his face as he hurried towards me."Are you okay?" he asked, gently gathering me in his arms and wiping the blood that Talon had inadvertently splattered on me just moments before.There was a palpable tension in the air around my father, and I could sense that he was on the brink of losing his temper, although reason had prevented him from doing so."Pantheon! Do you realize the gravity of your actions?" Jayce resumed his human form, his face contorted with anger and annoyance as he addressed my father."I'd like to know the reasoning behind your attack on Talon, especially since he's currently a guest of the Alpha."My father took a deep breath and slowly stood up to regain control over his emotions, which were teetering on the edge of eruption."Absurd! I was following the Lycan King's orders. The king ordered
Caitlyn's POV"When you recover, I'd like you to consider leaving the Purple Moon Pack; it would be the best decision for both of us."After returning home, my father addressed Talon with a stern expression."Father, you can't do this. Talon is badly injured, and you know Alpha Shaco has been showing interest in him. Leaving him now would do him a great disservice."I snapped to my feet and defended myself to my father with indignation, as in my mind, he wasn't such a heartless person.My father didn't respond but turned his gaze toward Talon, awaiting a reply."Is this because I defied Alpha Shaco?" Talon asked, tilting his face up, his once-handsome features appearing a bit pallid."Yes, it was Alpha Shaco who took us in, and my actions today crossed a line."There was no change in my father's calm demeanor, as if he were discussing something unrelated."Pantheon, I never thought you'd become what you are now," Talon shook his head, dis
Caitlyn's POV"What do you mean?"My father questioned Talon, his eyes narrowing as he diffused the earlier tension."Pantheon, do you think it's all over if you let go of what happened? Can you protect Caitlyn by burying your head in the sand like an ostrich?"Talon met my father's gaze without fear. My father's hands gripped the railing, his body trembling with anger."Go on, what else do you know?"I had never seen my father adopt such an intimidating demeanor before, and it struck me as rather peculiar."When you brought Gwen to this remote place, when Alpha Shaco took you in his pack, you believed your wanderings had finally ended. That's why you were so dedicated to helping him become an Alpha."As Talon continued to speak, I became increasingly surprised. I had always thought my father was part of the Purple Moon Pack, but I hadn't realized there was another story."Anyone with a bit of research could find that out; it's not a secret to anyone. It's
Caitlyn's POVI walked alone to the attic, where an astronomical telescope sat, a gift from my father when I was eight years old. As a child, I was surrounded by other children who teased me for being motherless. I cried and asked my father why all the other children had their mothers with them, and why I didn't. My father tenderly touched my head, and what he said that day has remained in my heart until today."Because the moon god loves your mommy so much that he summoned her to go far away and turned her into the brightest star to watch over every child's night. By the time Caitlyn falls asleep, she'll come to your bed to keep you company."At the time, I nodded as if I understood, and spent many nights pretending to sleep, hoping to catch a glimpse of my mom. But she never appeared, and after I shared my disappointment with my father, he gave me this telescope."So you can look at mom whenever you want."Growing up, even though I knew it was a well-inten
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