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 POVTo avoid causing my father any worry, I quietly tiptoed home and headed straight to my room.After gathering my belongings, I genuinely intended to leave a farewell letter for my father. However, just as I unfolded the letter paper and prepared to write, my father gently pushed open the door to my room."Father." I stood up in a bit of a panic."Well, there's no need to say more; I know all about it." My father shook his head gently and waved his hand at me before sittin
Caitlyn's POVBy the time the car came to a stop, a crowd had already gathered, and the cacophony of footsteps outside the car window made me nervous.My anxiety heightened when I noticed an old man with gray hair standing at the front of the car, wearing a smile."Grandpa," Zed nodded encouragingly at me, taking the lead by pulling open the car door and stepping out. The old man, Azir, patted Zed's shoulder and flashed a pleased smile."Good boy, it feels like it's only been a while
Caitlyn's POV"When is it going to be your turn to question my decisions? Do my words as an Alpha carry so little weight in your eyes?" Zed's face filled with anger as Karma challenged his authority."Zed, don't be so fierce; I don't mean that," Karma quickly responded, attempting to diffuse the tension. Seeing Zed's anger, Karma adopted a pitiful expression, which elicited sympathetic looks from the young werewolves around him."I just want to point out that we've had several returning clansmen before, which is a positive development. However, they all underwent ri
Caitlyn's POVWhat unfolded before their eyes occurred in the blink of an eye, leaving the previously excited onlookers now fixated on Karma, who lay collapsed on the ground with wide, disbelieving eyes."Father, kill her!" Karma's hands covered his face, her body trembling with anger."Shame on you! Get up!" Kayn grimaced, unable to conceal his frown at Karma.Karma, realizing she had lost her composure, succumbed to a human unable to transform in front of everyone, even allowing me to slap her—a significant humiliation.Rising from the ground, the springy light on her chest caught the attention of nearby young werewolves who eagerly rushed forward to assist her."Back off, I don't need this yet!" Whether out of shame or anger, Karma flushed red as she shrugged off the assistance offered."Okay, Caitlyn, huh? I'll remember you." Karma glared viciously before getting up from the ground and directing her frustration at me."Too bad I don't have any interest in you. Next time you approa
Caitlyn's POVZed froze for a moment, obviously not expecting my question."Actually, your mother left the pack when I was a kid, and there are still things I heard about her from my grandfather.""What?" I asked, frowning, unable to resist."It's a long story." Zed hesitated, and his eyes averted slightly."Then take your time; we have plenty of it." I sat down right in front of Zed, asserting that he wasn't leaving until he finished talking today."Fine." Zed sighed when he saw my stance. "Actually, at the time, Grandpa was also bonded to a human, your grandmother, but she died so long ago that even I never saw what she looked like. And their children were your mother and my mother."Zed looked out the window, the bright starry sky reflecting overhead."My mother was born a powerful werewolf, and your mother was born with no powers awakened, just an ordinary human."Zed's voice softened a bit as he spoke of humans, and his eyes became a
Talon's POV"Alpha, it's cold; you should probably head back."I stood on the raised platform, ensuring I had a view of the entire venue from the backdoor. Just then, Bard's voice came from behind me."I'm fine; leave me alone for a while."I didn't turn around but responded softly to Bard. At that moment, following last assassination attempt, I emerged from the back door in a daze, waiting for half a day without finding any trace of Caitlyn.Despite my reluctance to accept this fact, Caitlyn had indeed failed to uphold our agreement and left first."Are you sure Braum delivered the message to Caitlyn last time?"I couldn't help but frown; I had to admit Caitlyn's departure hit me hard."Alpha, this is the third time you've asked that question. Either that, or I'll drag Braum out of the hospital and let him tell you himself."Bard grimaced and shrugged helplessly."So how could Caitlyn have left? Did something bad happen to her?"
Talon's POV"How can that be? She has her rights. I'm just worried about what Pantheon will do if Caitlyn doesn't come back. He's solely living for Caitlyn right now," I explained, my heart in my mouth though.Leona tried to discern my true thoughts from my expression, but apparently, I succeeded in disguising them."It makes sense that you would say that. After all, in that strange place, it was just Caitlyn herself."At that moment, Leona became a little nervous, even after hearing me out. She pursed her lips and looked at Bard and me with confusion."Speaking of which, according to my investigation, the reason Zed showed up in the first place was to take Caitlyn back."Leona grew more alarmed as she spoke, her eyes widening in horror."That won't do. I'm going to find her," I said in a hushed voice, immediately ready to move."No way, Alpha. Since the failure of the last operation, entry and exit inside and outside the palace have become mo
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