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'sCaitlyn'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
Talon's POVI sat in my office, watching as the candle on my desk slowly burned out and the sky outside my window began to brighten.My mind couldn't help but drift back to everything that had transpired since I joined the Purple Moon Pack."Alpha, we should go."Suddenly, there was a dull shout from outside the door, followed by Bard entering with a bandage wrapped around his head, pushing the door open."Hmm," I nodded softly, stifling a sigh. Running away in the early morning on such a quiet day was indeed humiliating for me."Is it true that we don't need to inform Ms. Caitlyn?" Bard pursed his lips and scratched his head."No need to. It will be so dangerous and risky this time. I shouldn't put her in danger again. It's a deal between Pantheon and me," I murmured, gazing at a sweet picture of Caitlyn on my phone."What do you mean?" Bard looked excited, realizing that teaming up with Pantheon would significantly improve our chances of suc
Talon's POV"Alpha, their people are tailing us," Bard warned as we moved forward."I know," I responded in a hushed voice before peeking around to realize that Alpha Shaco's men were not slow to follow. They circled like hungry wolves toying with panicked prey."Alpha, what should we do? If we continue like this, we'll be completely surrounded by them," Braum said, gripping his weapon tightly and frowning in worry. I could see how nervous he was, a fine bead of sweat appearing on his forehead."Wait a little longer," I straightened up and looked forward. I was afraid that Alpha Shaco had been dragging his feet because it hadn't yet come to what he deemed the perfect time.Not far away was a cramped canyon, the way we had to return to the pack. If we encountered another group of werewolves guarding that place, we would be in a bad situation today."Bard, target Jayce later. If we can take the lead and get him under control, our chances of winning this time will be much better," I lowe
Caitlyn's POVEven as someone who hadn't witnessed many scenes of war, I could now analyze the situation in front of me and recognize it as unfavorable for us."Damn, I didn't expect the Alpha of a small pack to be so scheming," Talon remarked.Talon looked up at the enemies closing in around us, and his hands tightened slowly."Well, Pantheon, do you appreciate the gift I've bestowed upon you?" Alpha Shaco shouted at my father, commanding the werewolf warriors."I've known for a long time that you would help Talon. I contacted the men of The Glorious Moon pack to set up an ambush here, just waiting for you to show up.""Pantheon, remember me? I can't believe you would have such a day."Before Alpha Shaco's words left his mouth, a werewolf with a large beard suddenly emerged from the crowd, a shocking scar on his forehead."Father," I exclaimed.Judging by the reactions of the people around me, this appeared to be the most perilous situation I had ever encountered. Instead of Alpha Sh
Caitlyn's POVTransforming back into my human form, the weakness from having my strength drained away almost made me want to pass out instantly. Reflecting on the fleeting images just now, if it weren't for the pain coursing through my body, I fear I would have dismissed it as an unbelievable dream."Caitlyn, are you okay?" Upon witnessing my weakened state, my father rushed over, softly calling my name while carefully examining my body for any abnormalities.My father's eyes were filled with heartache and anxiety, completely disregarding the scars on his body that
Caitlyn's POVI found myself immersed in a realm of utter darkness, my body plummeting uncontrollably. In this vast, desolate expanse, vibrant fragments floated above me, resembling paintings that dispersed in an instant."Caitlyn, did you know? People replay the joyful moments of their lives in their minds like a movie before they die, freeing themselves from any burdens as they transition to the next phase."I didn't know what transpired, but Leona's words suddenly echoed in my mind. The happiness fragments before my eyes encapsulated moments I believed were my ha
Caitlyn's POVWhen Talon appeared in front of me once again, I wondered if I was still dreaming. It wasn't until my eyes met Talon's that I became convinced this was real.Talon stood before me just as firmly as before."Are you... okay?" I took a deep breath, attempting to stay calm. My mind flashed back to the image of Talon bathed in golden light, a determined expression on his face—a sight that seemed like his last resort when he was at the end of his strength."Yeah, I’m okay." Talon seemed surprised by my concerned response, his relief slowly turning to self-condemnation as he spoke."I'm sorry, Caitlyn. This is all my fault. I wouldn't have involved you in my life if I knew it would end up like this."Talon looked somewhat forlorn and glanced sheepishly at my father."Hmph, I warned you about that back in the day. You're too young and think too simply to realize the difficulties you'll face. If you'd made it as same as you boasted in front of me, Caitlyn wouldn't have..."Seein
Caitlyn's POVAfter I kicked Talon out that day, I didn't see him again for days on end.Talon's panicked face would always surface in my mind from time to time, as if reminding me of what a stupid fool I was.Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that I had awakened some of my werewolf abilities. On the evening of the third day, I could feel the physical injuries almost healed.But it was as if a stone had built up in my heart, and even my chest sometimes felt numb to the touc
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