Caitlyn's POV"Talon..."I was just about to explain something more, but Talon just turned his head and walked into the restaurant without looking back.It felt like I had lost a piece of my heart, and I stood still, at a loss for words for a moment."Let's go inside." Zed's warm voice rang out at the right time. He took my hand, and we walked towards the restaurant in long strides.I tried to break away from his hand a few times on the way, but my resistance was somewhat unhelpful as his grip on my arm persisted until the two of us were walking side by side into the restaurant. The scene happened to catch Talon's eye as well."Alpha Zed, we are ready for what you ordered earlier. Do you think we should serve it now or wait a little longer?"A chubby werewolf, wearing a somewhat funny white high hat on his head, approached Zed's table. There was no doubt he was the king's exclusive chef."Let's wait a bit first; we have a guest who hasn't shown up yet," Zed responded while absently fl
Caitlyn's POVWith Zed's statement, the surroundings instantly fell silent.Kaisa's eyes widened, conveying a hint of surprise. However, she quickly responded with an excited nod before turning around and rushing toward the door, covering her mouth."Thanks for the treat. I'm full," Talon declared, still with a gloomy face. He glanced at Zed and slowly stood up, preparing to head towards the door. "Please, remember my advice, or you'll get into trouble."Zed wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, took another small sip of his red wine, and didn't look at Talon the entire time. Nevertheless, everyone in the room understood that his actions were directed at Talon.Talon froze for a moment and then proceeded to the door without looking back."Tell me, what exactly is your agenda? Just to make Talon disgusted with me?" I couldn't help but question Zed upon witnessing the scene."How could it be? I'm doing this for your own good. Do you think Talon has really treated you as his mate? Or do y
Caitlyn's POVAfter chatting with Talon for a while, we finally resolved the misunderstanding between us. Talon assured me that he would fulfill his duties as a mate in the future. In return, I had to reassure him that I would distance myself from Zed.Observing him with such seriousness made me feel like we came back to the time we spent in the small town before."Caitlyn."As Talon and I went our separate ways, I was heading back when I heard a familiar voice from behind. I turned around to find Kaisa standing just around the corner, waving at me affectionately."Um... Kaisa, is there something else?"I nodded at Kaisa politely. Since the last time we faced life and death together, I sensed that our relationship had changed a bit. Nevertheless, Kaisa was still my love rival, so logic dictated that I maintain a proper distance."Do you have time? There's something I want to talk to you about."Kaisa pursed her lips, appearing hesitant."Now?" I asked."Uh, yeah, if it's not too much
Caitlyn's POV"What?"I subconsciously exclaimed upon hearing Kaisa's words.After all, I had never laid eyes on my mother before, and in my father's previous expressions, my mother had always been nothing more than a human.Now, I was suddenly told that my mother also belonged to a pack of werewolves and was a member of a powerful pack; it was momentarily difficult for me to accept."But there might be a misunderstanding in between. However, in the Fullmoon Pack's style, they wouldn't waste so much time here for no reason. Their most important mission is to find the descendants of the pack scattered in the werewolf world," Kaisa said, looking at me squarely. The subtext was that Zed had been keeping an eye on me lately, and I could very well be a descendant of their pack."That's impossible; my mother was human, or I wouldn't be just a human too." I couldn't help but feel a wave of panic as I watched things develop beyond my expectations."But you already have the ability to transfor
Caitlyn's POV"It's too soon to confirm; that's for sure. Zed isn't here to harm you," my father muttered.My father's explanation allowed me to understand why Zed was so cared for me earlier. Perhaps it was my awakening of my werewolf powers during the hunting competition that attracted his attention in the first place. Through his power, it was easy to ascertain my identity. I was the Fullmoon Pack's left-out member, not to mention that I had awakened my werewolf abilities."But Caitlyn, the reason why I've been hiding this news from you is because I don't want you to get involved in any more strife. The Fullmoon Pack is strong, but there will still be a lot of people coveting it in the shadows," my father frowned and couldn't help but sigh.I certainly understood my father's good intentions, so I didn't yell at him like I once did. Although the perception of my identity was a little too much for me to take in for a while, it was undoubtedly a powerful boost for me as well."Caitlyn
Caitlyn's POVFor a moment, I felt a bit overwhelmed, especially with the loud cheers that suddenly erupted all around me.Their faces were concealed behind exaggerated masks, momentarily casting a nightmarish feeling upon me.However, I quickly composed myself; after all, this ball was to celebrate the hunting competition. As the winner, I was naturally qualified to be the main character of this ball."Ms. Caitlyn, regarding your request, have you thought about it now?" The king sat on the elevated platform, wearing a kind smile, condescendingly awaiting my response.The people around me swiftly directed their envious gazes at me upon hearing the king's words.After all, it was a wish the king could fulfill, even if it meant becoming the Alpha of a pack; it wasn't impossible.I felt my breathing become sluggish, and a million thoughts flashed through my mind suddenly. I didn't know why, but at this moment, I was especially flustered, particularly since Talon had earlier explained wit
Caitlyn's POVAs the situation grew increasingly chaotic, a growing number of people surged towards the exit. Amidst the darkness, the cacophony of screams and violence seemed never-ending.Concern for Talon's safety intensified within me."No, I need to find Talon," I declared, clenching my teeth as I attempted to break free from Zed's firm grip. However, my efforts proved futile against Zed's strength."Returning now will only contribute to the chaos. Transforming in this place is akin to implicating Talon in the recent assassination," Zed remarked, smoothly dispatching a werewolf soldier with a twist of his head. "Considering Talon's character, do you believe he would undertake something uncertain? Even your decision has been foreseen by him, so it's best to comply with me."Observing the increasing crowd, Zed couldn't help but express his frustration."Surround all the exits! The murderer must still be inside the exhibition hall; no one can leave without my permission!" Fandom's a
Caitlyn's POV"Cousin?" I couldn't help but shout at Zed's words."I've imagined the scene of you calling me cousin so many times, but never did I expect it to be on this occasion." Zed nodded with extreme satisfaction, seemingly flattered by my address.I didn't have the heart to continue arguing with him. After giving Zed a blank look, I continued to observe the movements around me."Tell me the truth, did Talon not even arrange for you to save me?" I twisted my head around to scrutinize Zed.Zed quickly shifted his eyes in other directions after glancing at me, his gaze becoming a little evasive."I'm doing it for your own good. I admit that you're a strong fighter after transforming into a wolf, but you can't even control the most basic transformation right now. You're only going to be Talon's weakness in your current form. If you really want to help Talon, come with me back to the clan pack."Zed collected his smile and looked at me seriously."Go back?"I tried to find a trace 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