Caitlyn's POV
Talon evidently sensed the abnormality of the moment, and with a flicker of excitement in his eyes, he kissed even more passionately.Under Talon's kisses, I felt myself slowly melting, and my body grew warm. My remaining consciousness signaled a crisis; I shouldn't be reduced to a tool for Talon to satisfy his desires.Talon's eyes flashed with a strange reddish light as his kisses intensified, and his hands climbed up my back."No, don't," I struggled to stop Talon's advances, but he acted as if he hadn't heard me. His hands, seemingly oblivious, traced the seams of my dress."No, not here," I pleaded, lifting my head, my eyes misty. In Talon's eyes, my outcry likely appeared as nothing more than a shameful plea.Sensing the impropriety of his actions, Talon reluctantly left my lips. "Come on, let's go to my room," he suggested with a playful smile, licking his lips.Although I understood the impending situation, reason told me to stop here, notCaitlyn's POVSince the last encounter, the king seemed to have genuinely dispelled his suspicions about Talon and never summoned him alone again. The two-month deadline, once spoken by Kaisa, became an unspoken topic of conversation for everyone."Well, what does Talon think about it?" Leona approached with a curious expression just as I returned to the room."Talon is still choosing to remain silent about me. I just can't figure out if he just thought all this time I wasn't qualified to fight alongside him." I recalled Talon's serious expression from the previous night, feeling a bit sad inside."Maybe what he said is true; he has his own hardships, and this is now the way for him to protect you." Perhaps, being a werewolf as well, it was easier for Leona to understand the responsibility that Talon carried."But there are many ways to protect me. Why did he choose this? He also mentioned becoming as cold as before in public in the future when we meet each other." I
Talon's POVI was a little hesitant when I received Kaisa's invitation because I had already assured Caitlyn that I had nothing to do with Kaisa and no interest in her whatsoever.However, Kaisa claimed to know my secret and insisted on meeting with her that night to keep her quiet.Although I wasn't sure which secret she was referring to, being in the palace meant many decisions were beyond my control. I had to confirm the relationship between Kaisa and the king earlier. Consequently, I reluctantly agreed to Kaisa's invitation.I was taken aback when Caitlyn unexpectedly appeared, and I sensed the disappointment in her eyes from a distance."Come on, let's go to my room," Kaisa said, taking my hand affectionately, momentarily overwhelming me.Almost instinctively, I wanted to pull away, but Kaisa's subsequent words dispelled that notion. "Hurry up and go; the King's surveillance is everywhere. The more you show concern for Caitlyn, the more dangerous it becomes fo
Caitlyn's POV"While I understand that he might not have wanted to reveal his true feelings in front of Kaisa, the coldness evident on his face at that moment was too pronounced."Back in the room, Leona was still upset about Talon's indifference."Perhaps he has his reasons."I sighed inwardly, reiterating the words I used to reassure myself."But he can't be like that. Maybe he's using such an excuse to deceive you. After all, didn't he end up going to Kaisa's room?"Seeing that I was still defending Talon, Leona couldn't help but roll her eyes at me, and her words pierced me like a needle in the heart."I'm sure Talon isn't like that.""I think you're simply blinded by love right now," Leona remarked, shaking her head gently before rising abruptly. "Whether he's like that or not, I don't think we can keep waiting. That would make us too passive. And the last time we saw Kaisa, I could sense that she counted as our arch-enemy. If we leave it like that, I'm perturbed that Talon will
Caitlyn's POVTalon's hand halted in mid-air, and he cocked his head somewhat warily at Kaisa."There seems to be something wrong with this pizza. So, if you want to avoid any accidents, I suggest you go for a different one," Kaisa spoke softly.It was only then that I noticed the back of the pizza on the slice Talon had just picked up seemed a little toasted."I'll choose another one for you," Kaisa said.Her words instantly embarrassed me a bit. I hurriedly grabbed the piece of pizza from Talon's hands before lowering my head to carefully inspect the rest of the pizza.Earlier, I was so focused on making the pizzas look good that I somewhat neglected the heat. After Kaisa's reminder, I realized that surprisingly several of the pizzas were no longer edible."Crap," I cursed inwardly. This was quite different from what I expected. Perhaps in Talon's mind, my score was slightly lowered because of this mishap."Why don't you try my cake first? I heard from Yone that your favorite food i
Caitlyn's POVAs I stumbled my way back to the house, I ran into Leona, who was returning from a night out."It seems like things are taking a turn for the worse?" Leona asked tentatively."Why didn't you tell me I made such a terrible pizza?" I said, a little frustrated, keeping Kaisa's last comment in the back of my mind."That was your first attempt at making something with your own hands for Talon. I didn't want to discourage you. Besides, the pizza at least looked good," Leona replied with a small mumble as if realizing she had done something wrong."But it wasn't just me; Kaisa was there too, and she brought her own handmade cake," I said somewhat helplessly, then couldn't help but let out a sigh."How is this...possible?"Leona's eyes widened, and she looked a little incredulous."It's true, and she even tasted my pizza, saying, 'It looks like Talon really loves me,' after I had been mocking her failures."Deep frustration overwhelmed me for a moment, making me feel like a comi
Caitlyn's POVTalon's panting grew heavier, and I trembled, releasing the shackles on my body upon hearing that wolf howl, while his hand slowly ascended."Did you miss me after several days without seeing me?" Talon wore a playful smile before his hand skillfully delved into my shirt like a nimble snake."No, no." My cheeks reddened as I attempted to block his intrusion with my hands. However, no matter how much I resisted, Talon always found a way past my defenses to touch my smooth skin once more."Your body seems more honest than your mouth." Without hesitation, Talon lifted me and placed me directly onto the raised platform in front of him.I rolled my entire body over, ending up in a face-to-face position with Talon. Due to his proximity, my legs had to swing to the sides, putting me in an extremely embarrassing position.Satisfied with my position, Talon gently stroked my ankles with his hands and then traced his fingers along the curves of my legs. The tingling sensation in my
Caitlyn's POVSoon came the day of the hunting contest, the annual event.Almost anyone eager to foster a connection with the Lycan participated in the competition for observation. The slots for participation were highly coveted, as everyone aimed to impress the king and meet his expectations.Although I didn't qualify for the tournament, Talon informed me that Kaisa had requested the king to allow my participation.Seeing Kaisa's provocative smile at the tournament venue, I couldn't help but feel a little indignant. The reason for Kaisa's plea became apparent—she likely wanted to face me head-on in her area of expertise to earn the king's favor."Let's wait and see!" Kaisa declared from a distance, her determined expression apparent."Caitlyn, be cautious in everything. Don't act impulsively, even if you don't secure a place. This tournament attracts a diverse set of participants, and I've heard that previous events had fatalities. Some individuals may harbor malicious intentions and
Caitlyn's POVThe white fox clearly didn't anticipate my presence, and a look of horror flashed through its eyes.Instead of fleeing immediately, it raised its nose and sniffed in my direction. Then, it tilted its little head to the side, appearing somewhat confused.Despite its naive demeanor, I found its appearance captivating, and I lacked any inclination to hunt it. On the contrary, as our eyes met, I felt compassion for its soft and delicate features."Come here, little one."I slowly crouched down and cautiously extended my hand toward the white fox. It lay down in its original spot and, after cautiously surveying its surroundings, slowly approached me.I tried to contain my inner excitement, refraining from making any noise to avoid startling it. After a short while, the white fox reached my side and tilted its head to rub against my palm. The soft touch made my heart feel like it was about to melt."Little fellow, are you hungry?"The white fox rubbed against my arm, squinting
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