Caitlyn's POVThe rustling in the grass didn't register with me as all my attention was focused on the pursuers behind me.Upon realizing he had been tricked, Naafiri pursued us with extreme indignation.The sound of his growling echoed through the forest, causing many frightened prey around him to scurry away. This action drew curses from the other werewolves."Who caused such a commotion?"A young werewolf, who had been aiming at his prey for half a day, was about to release his bow when Naafiri's growling sound disturbed him. His hand shook, causing the arrow to miss and disappear into the surrounding grass. The prey quickly ducked aside in shock and vanished."Better not let me catch you, or else..."The werewolf muttered in a low voice. In the next second, his face filled with horror, and his whole body cowered."Or else what?"Naafiri suddenly appeared in front of the werewolf like a ghost, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes."No..."Before the poor werewolf could finish his sente
Caitlyn's POV"Go to hell!"The werewolf ducked behind me while I was off guard, holding a poisoned dagger in his hand. The moment I defeated Naafiri, he launched his attack."No!"Sensing the danger, Kaisa couldn't help but raise her voice to warn, but it was obviously too late. I could feel the icy touch of that dagger on my skin.Naafiri let out a cold laugh, covering his chest, but he couldn't help but cough violently from the previous injury. Soon, the smile on his face faded as he realized the werewolf's dagger couldn't go any further."What are you waiting for, idiot? Kill her!"Naafiri shouted angrily."I... I can't."The werewolf raised his head, panic in his eyes, then looked helplessly at Naafiri next to him.He slowly raised his head and found that the dagger in his hand was blocked by something the moment he stabbed at my body.No matter how hard he tried, he was unable to break through my defenses.Before his words could fall, I struck his body with a hard impact using m
Caitlyn's POV"Damn it, round them up! If we let them go, we'll be dead for sure!"Naafiri shook his head with indignation and commanded the other wolves to surround us. The wolves froze in place for a moment, looking at each other. No one dared to take the lead in making a move.Obviously, the strength Zed displayed just now could not be underestimated, and no one was willing to be the first to act."Bunch of losers! No matter how powerful he is, he's just one person. There are so many of us, let's go together!"Seeing that the situation was turning unfavorable, Naafiri cursed in a low voice.Then, he reshaped into the form of a giant wolf and pounced towards Zed. Naafiri's move immediately attracted the attention of everyone present, and people stared intently at the battlefield, waiting for Zed's reaction.Zed still had a breezy smile on his face, seemingly unconcerned about Naafiri's attack. His action completely annoyed Naafiri."Go to hell!"Naafiri opened his mouth and cursed a
Caitlyn's POVWith Zed escorting us, Kaisa and I reached the edge of the forest with little hindrance.After all, Naafiri's downfall was still fresh in their minds, and no one would dare risk that to offend such a fearsome foe."Now, will you tell me why you're in this boring match?" Zed asked lazily as he walked beside me."What the hell are you up to, and why are you always prying into things concerning me?" I frowned and couldn't help but blank Zed."I'm just a little curious, and it's nothing." Zed didn't take offense and, with a gentle smile, walked ahead.After a period of recuperation, Kaisa had improved a lot, and she could walk slowly herself, only needing to rest again after walking for a while."I always feel that this Zed isn't that simple; you better be careful," Kaisa said as she leaned against a tree trunk and looked at Zed, who was scouting a short distance away."What is that Fullmoon pack you're talking about? It seems like he doesn't even care about the king." Sudde
Caitlyn's POVThe King's arrival broke the stalemate between Talon and Zed. He walked towards us with a smile, while those around us respectfully saluted the King."If I remember correctly, you must be Zed, the newly appointed Alpha of the Fullmoon pack, right?" The King smiled, his eyes showing approval as he looked at Zed."I didn't expect you to remember my name. How honored I am." Zed nodded politely at the King, instantly drawing the attention of those around him."Why is the King greeting him first? What's his connection to the king?" someone in the crowd wondered aloud."It's unclear. I guess he has some kind of relationship with the Lycan as well."...Despite the chatter around him, Zed maintained his composure and smiled at the King."I never thought that you would participate in this boring match? Do you really need my help, or is this just a social call?" The King spoke lightly, but his tone carried a subtle hint of threat."I've been wanting to attend this event for a lon
Caitlyn's POVI stood between Zed and Talon for a moment, caught in a dilemma.By all rights, I should have been on Talon's side; after all, he was my mate.However, for some reason, after Zed showed up, all he did was be nice to me without asking for anything in return, and my heart hadn't felt that kind of pure concern in a long time.So, I found myself standing between the two, not interrupting their confrontation. I even felt a twinge of excitement inside me – the chance for two good werewolves to vie for my attention was an opportunity that didn't come along very often."I don't know what your intentions are in approaching Caitlyn, but I can assure you that if you harbor any ill intentions towards her, you won't leave the palace alive," Talon declared, lowering his voice.His massive figure stood in front of Zed, and his wolf let out an intimidating howl, ready to charge and tear the man in front of him to pieces."Put away that fake look of yours. As far as I know, you're basica
Caitlyn's POVI was still reflecting on Talon's earlier invitation when I followed my father home. Since our arrival at the palace, Talon has been distant towards me. Only when the two of us were alone did he revert to his former self.However, it wasn't until just now that Talon's actions made me feel as if I were back to the original time when I first met him. A significant reason for this change in Talon was Zed's appearance.I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn't help but compare my current self to the one I was in the town. Although there was less youthfulness between my eyebrows, after so much experience, a mature flavor clung to me."Come and look at this. Whose princess is this, so beautiful?" Leona's teasing voice interrupted my thoughts as she appeared behind me."Next time, remember to knock before you enter!" I twisted my head around, pretending to be angry, but my flushed face betrayed my shyness."I knew you could do it, winning a hunting competition with that man
Caitlyn's POVI was rudely awakened the next morning by a cacophony outside my window, but the drowsiness lingered. Desperate for a bit more shut-eye, I resorted to covering my head with the quilt, attempting to drown out the disturbance."Oh my, this is truly not going to end. I'd love to know who's so fearless of death that they'd disturb people's sleep at this early hour!"Leona huffed and puffed as she sat up in bed. Just last night, she helped me select the dress for the upcoming banquet, managing to catch only half an hour of sleep before the unruly noise disrupted her sleep.Little did I anticipate the clamor actually came from downstairs. Leona, unable to tolerate it any longer, struggled to rise from the bed in her pajamas."Are you people insane..."Leona angrily shouted toward the outside from the window, but the unexpected scene in front of her left her momentarily speechless.She promptly closed the window, leaning against the wall with wide-open eyes and heavy breaths, a
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