Emilia's POV“You can go now,” Klaus said as he entered the tent. His gaze lingered on me for a moment before he turned to Veronica.“Yes, Alpha,” Veronica responded quickly and left the tent without another word.I didn’t say anything. I simply watched Klaus in the dim light as he slowly removed his armor and hung it on a wooden rack nearby.At this point, Klaus must have been no older than twenty. He wasn't as tall or as imposing as he would be later on. His silver hair was longer, with strands falling over his forehead, giving him a much younger, less mature appearance than I had expected for someone who would one day be so commanding.He was silent, clearly exhausted. He unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, revealing a broad chest that I knew was incredibly comfortable to lean against."Veronica unlocked the chains on your ankles?" Klaus asked while taking a sip of water."Yes," I replied, my gaze trailing from his jawline, down his neck, to the collar of his open shirt."
Emilia’s POV"Whoa—" Klaus commanded the horse to stop and gracefully dismounted, reaching up to lift me down as well.Moonlight draped over the forest like a silken veil, casting a mysterious glow. The tent, with its lantern hanging by the entrance, appeared as a blurred silhouette until we drew closer. Unlike the massive tents I'd seen earlier on the plains, this one was smaller and tucked at the foot of the mountain, isolated from the rest.Klaus, still silent, took the lantern down, lifted the flap of the tent, and guided me inside. I followed him closely, stepping onto a thick carpet spread across the ground.The space inside was much larger than I had anticipated—certainly bigger than Klaus’s own tent. Under the dim light, I could see the cluttered interior. Shelves lined with odd glass jars, cabinets filled to the brim with strange herbs, and chairs scattered across the room in disarray. It felt chaotic, yet lived-in.Suddenly, a soft crackling sound broke the stillness. A smal
Emilia’s POVOn our way back to Klaus's tent, I found myself riding with him again, sharing the same horse. The crystal ball had returned to my hands, and as I gazed into its swirling black dots, my thoughts felt chaotic and unresolved.Thanks to the help of Carlos, the second prince, I had learned a few things. I now knew this crystal ball belonged to a sorcerer and carried some kind of magic. I also knew that I was stuck in a world from ten years ago. But what I still didn’t know was how to leave.“The desires of the dead...” I muttered under my breath as I rolled the crystal ball in my hands.“What are you mumbling about, Emilia?” Klaus's voice came from behind me, clearly annoyed.“I was wondering if the crystal ball could grant the wishes of the dead. Klaus, have you ever seen a ghost?” I asked, turning slightly to gauge his reaction.“No, that’s not something we werewolves come across,” he replied matter-of-factly. “I've heard that the Wolf’s Den is said to harbor wandering soul
Emilia’s POV"Kill him! Don't stop!""Come on, you coward!""Get up! Get up! Ugh, useless!"The crowd roared as the warriors clashed, their bloodlust almost tangible. They waved their arms wildly, shouting and cheering on the vicious brawl unfolding before them. Their excitement was mirrored by countless skeletal hands waving through the air like pale grass blown by a fierce wind.In this strange world, I seemed to be the only one who noticed the eerie atmosphere. Surrounded by these bone-like creatures, I felt isolated, like an outsider among them.The battle was reaching its climax. Two warriors had clearly outclassed, leaving just the two of them facing off."Finish him off!""We want victory! Swift and brutal!"The crowd's cheers surged, encouraging the combatants to end the fight quickly. The tension between the two fighters grew, but the pressure from the audience became too much for the left warrior, who launched the first attack.Clang! The sound of metal meeting metal echoed
Eileen’s POVLate at night, I turned on the lights in the Princess’s chamber, once again meticulously tending to her belongings. It had been three days since the Princess left the palace, and during that time, I had spent my hours maintaining her room, waiting for her return.The soft silk bedding, the vanity where she brushed her hair, the bathroom she used to bathe—everything remained as it was under my care, exactly as it had been when she was here. I wanted everything to be perfect for her return.Tonight, I opened her jewelry box, and with a delicate cloth, I began to wipe the treasures that had been stored away for so long. The garnet ring, the golden topaz pendant, the emerald bracelet, deep green like a forest lake, and countless other dazzling diamonds, pearls, and agates. Each one was a work of art, and I loved how they adorned the Princess, making her beauty even more radiant, enhancing her regal aura.Piece by piece, I polished them, lost in thought about the Princess. I m
Cecilia’s POVThe dry, cold wind swirled around me, dusting my face with small flakes of snow. As the snow melted into droplets, they dampened my brows and eyelashes. It was irritating. I wanted to wipe it away, but the moment I tried to move, pain surged through my body. My waist and abdomen felt numb, held firmly by a pair of strong arms."Let me go..." I murmured with my eyes closed.But instead of loosening, the grip around me tightened even more.The cold at my brow was quickly replaced by a soft, warm breath. His exhale brushed against my face, and I could hear a faint chuckle near my ear."Good morning, my princess." His voice was low and deep, tinged with amusement.I opened my eyes and found myself gazing into his amber eyes. His eyes, glimmering like a lake touched by sunlight, were so captivating I almost wanted to kiss him.Ulysses wasn’t wearing his glasses. His lips grazed my brow, chasing away the coldness, before descending to meet mine.Memories from the previous nigh
Cecilia’s POVThings were not progressing as smoothly as I had hoped.The wolf den was vast, with random entrances, and I couldn’t be certain how far I was from where Emilia had entered. On top of that, this cursed place was nothing but a frozen wasteland of snow-capped mountains and barren stone. It felt like I had been plunged into a perpetual winter, and I was woefully unprepared for it.After leaving the warmth of the hot spring, I was greeted by an endless expanse of white. Snow stretched as far as my eyes could see.Ulysses led me down the mountain slope until we reached the foot of the hills. There, nestled within the snow, was a small forest of fir trees and low-lying shrubs. I found a dry stump to sit on while Ulysses, ever composed, built a fire with methodical precision.From the folds of his black robe, he produced a number of mysterious powders and small containers, setting them up over the flames. Soon, the air was filled with the scent of something rich and savory. Desp
Cecilia’s POVThe cold scent of fir trees mixed with the crisp chill of the snowy night, lingering in the air as the last embers of our campfire fizzled out. Ulysses and I had been in this forest for an entire day, surrounded by nothing but towering trees and the biting cold.A sudden, sharp caw pierced through the silence, snapping me out of my thoughts. I looked up to see Phoebe, her black wings cutting a thin line through the dim sky before she perched on a nearby branch.“You're back?” Ulysses asked.Phoebe responded with a nod, her black feathers glinting under the faint light.Ulysses stood and extended his arm. With a swift motion, Phoebe flew down from the branch, landing gracefully on his outstretched hand.“Did she find Klaus?” I asked, my brows furrowing in anticipation.Phoebe made a series of strange, rhythmic squawks, the sound both familiar and grating. She shook her head dramatically, clearly understanding my question but unable to give the answer I wanted.“Hold on,”
[Rose's P.O.V.]Thankfully, Jane finally agreed to go home. I thought the clothes and shoes looked great, but we were spending money like water. I just hoped that Edward would still treat me kindly when he found out.On our way back, Jane suggested that we refreshed ourselves somewhere. Dylan eventually kindly bought me some strawberry ice cream and got a cup of coffee for Jane. We thanked him and I took a sip of Jane's coffee but it tasted as bitter as my previous life.As we drove back to the pack, I finally felt more relaxed. The scenery was so beautiful that I felt like I was living in a fairytale. I suddenly remembered something."Jane, do you feel like there were some moments today when someone was staring at us?""Huh? Like when?""When we were shopping.""That's normal, Luna. It's most likely the shop assistants watching us.""It didn't feel like it. I could feel his gaze, but I didn't know where he was.""Oh Luna, I don't know what you're talking about but it's making my hair
[Jane's P.O.V.]"Jane, this is my credit card. Take Rose shopping."I was having breakfast in the restaurant when I met Alpha and Luna and the former gave me his credit card. This was bound to be a happy day. No female would say no to an all-paid-for shopping spree! And with a sister too. By then, I had already forgotten about Luna exposing my oral sex in public."Edward, aren't you coming?""Sorry, Babe. I have something important to do at work. Dylan will escort you."Luna pouted but I quickly grabbed her arm and dragged her away from the scene.I brought Luna to the front of the castle where a car was already waiting for us there. A big guy got out of the driver's seat and walked around to open the door for us. It was Dylan. He was wearing a pair of sunglasses to match his black uniform. His bulkiness made him look like a wall."Luna Rose, Gamma Jane, it's my honor to escort you.""Dylan, aren't you going to be hot in such a thick outfit?" Our Luna was always a curious baby."Luna,
[Patrick's P.O.V.]Luna shocked me again. I have heard some legends about the Werewolves of Chaos - they are powerful and terrifying beings - but never would I have thought they were real and had abilities that were so powerful.Fortunately, Werewolves of Chaos were very rare. Otherwise, our world would be in chaos. Although I believed Luna would never use her abilities to do bad things, I could only imagine what kinds of destruction they would bring if they fell into the wrong hands.After coming out of Alpha's office, I reported to him that I was going to find Diana after going home first.As soon as I stepped into my house, I heard an argument unfolding. Needless to say, it was between my little brother, Noah, and his lover from the Elven race.I did not mean to eavesdrop, but I heard the elf named Eve yell that my brother was becoming colder to her. My brother responded that she was a liar and I agreed with him. She had tricked him into sleeping with her, then got pregnant, and no
[Rose's P.O.V.]Soon after I gave my first time to Edward, we continued and Edward took me to heaven again and again until I finally had to stop because my legs had gone weak and our stomachs had started growling.Each time we ended a round, Edward would wrap me in his strong arms and look at me as if I were a piece of treasure. And I just knew that he loved me with all his heart, just as I loved him.My first time was with this man, the handsome boy I had met once when I was ten. He was the man I was meant to be with, and I had gone through so much to be with him. I willingly let him pleasure me again and again.My willingness also came with a hidden intention - I wanted to see if I would be able to activate any other abilities after mating with Edward. But this thought only took up a tiny part of my mind. I was willing to give my body, my mind, and my soul to him even without such intentions.We finally got out of bed, only to shower together. We rubbed body wash on each other which
[Edward's P.O.V.]I woke up in the middle of the night and saw my mate curled up next to me in the moonlight. She was getting a little cuddly.Although she was asleep, I saw a slight frown on her face. I couldn't tell if she was dreaming about something bad. After all, the amount of information that was revealed between the two of us yesterday was too much.When Rose and I found out that she had activated her ability, I was worried. Being able to know what other people were thinking was a scary ability to have, to say the least. Rose was also very upset because she was still not used to it. The amount of information she 'overheard' during the second half of the ceremony almost made her little brain explode.I had held her in my arms before we went to bed last night. I wasn't even in the mood to think about whether she could have sex with me anymore. She had seemed a little upset and helpless. So I patiently comforted her and told her to try to get used to having the ability, and if po
[Edward's P.O.V.]I saw Rose looking at me in surprise, but I didn't know what had happened.'Why is she looking at me like that? I only hoped that the ceremony would end soon. I can't wait any longer.'"Edward, what did you just say? You can't wait to have sex with me?" asked Rose to me when the guards started to gather around us."I didn't say anything just now!"I was very confused. I wanted to ask Rose what had happened because I seemed to have felt an extraordinary hot air burst out from her center. However, the other werewolves didn't seem to feel anything unusual. Perhaps I was thinking too much. Was it just a gust of hot wind just now?We didn't have time to communicate because the ceremony was still going on. The guards quickly surrounded and set up cover for us. We took off our clothes and turned into our wolves, Champion and Charlotte. I was once again reminded of Charlotte's beauty and uniqueness.When Champion and Charlotte reappeared in front of the crowd, the pack membe
[Edward's P.O.V.]When I was done with some temporary matters, I found my way back to Rose at the dinner party. She and Jane were standing in front of a round table and I quickly realized that it was Emily's table where she sat with a few of her best friends, and Emily's expression looked terrible right now."Rose, what happened?" I just wanted to make sure that my mate didn't suffer any losses thanks to Emily."Nothing much. I was just chatting with these ladies. They were looking forward to my ceremony."I kissed Rose in front of Emily. Her previous behavior had annoyed me, and I had yet to find a suitable reason to punish or expel her. After all, her father had coincidentally saved my grandfather's life in the past and the former had been given the privilege of clan merit. But that didn't mean that I wouldn't do anything bad to her, especially if she mistreated my Rose.By the end of the dinner, the area in front of the platform outside the castle was already packed with members of
[Rose's P.O.V.]I followed Edward down the stairs to the castle hall for the dinner before the ceremony. Eating during events such as these usually happened in the dining hall. But there were too many people and the dining hall didn't seem to have enough space to fit them all. So Alpha Leon relocated the dining area to the castle hall. It was also the first time I saw so many werewolves in the castle. When they saw us arrive, they stood up and showed their respect.Edward and I had a simple meal before he brought me to each table to do our round of greetings. I saw Lily come back from school to attend my Luna ceremony, but otherwise, most of the people here were unfamiliar faces. The only thing I knew about them was that they were the representatives of every werewolf family in the pack. There were men and women as well as the old and young. I simply kept smiling at them as a sign of friendliness while I greeted them.As we were nearing the end of our round of greetings, Edward was su
[Rose's P.O.V.]In the past two days, everyone had been preparing for my Luna ceremony. Edward said that according to tradition, this would be much grander than the welcoming ceremony. The castle would invite the family representatives of all the members of the pack to have dinner together before they witnessed my coronation together.When Edward and I went to the dining hall for breakfast in the morning, we bumped into Patrick who had just returned from somewhere. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was all smiles."Patrick, seems like you just came back from somewhere.""Yes, Luna. I was with Diana the whole of last night.""You're amazing, Patrick. What trick did you use?""Luna, I'm very sad that you actually think that I'm a person who takes advantage of others. I just hugged her to sleep. Although we kissed, we didn't do anything else.""Oh my God, is this still you, Pat?" Jane joined us. Her eyes were as wide as brass bells as if she didn't believe Patrick's words at