After the conversation, I took Father to his room to check his condition. Lisa and Vanessa were also there, unwilling to leave their father in that state. I sighed in my heart as I saw their reactions. It really seems that their concern and affection toward their father was real. The only bitter thing was that, in the family they have in their minds, I was not considered a member.While I dutifully checked my father's condition and tucked him in his bed, no one in the room said anything. After ensuring that my father's condition stabilized, I quietly excused myself in the room and headed toward my own room to retire for the tiring day. “You must be gloating right now, are you Chloe?” Vanessa’s voice rang on my back as soon as I left the floor where my father is staying. “What makes you think that I am like that?” The long day and the dread about my father’s deteriorating condition is already giving me a headache, but Vanessa still wanted to test my limits with her hostile attit
“Father…” As I went as fast as I could, I met my father’s pale face and came to his side. My heart sank, seeing his condition but I still flashed a calm smile. “Chloe… seeing you these days… it reminds me a lot of your mother.” Father looked at me with a nostalgic expression as his eyes seemed to have been reliving something in his memory. “Mother… what did she look like back then?” I held my father’s hand and asked a question that had always been in my mind. I have no memory of my mother and there’s no one in the pack that could even tell me what she was like when she was alive. Perhaps, it would only be Father who could tell me those things, so I asked it without thinking much. “Your mother… back then she had the same disposition as you right now. She is always calm and collected. She is courageous but also knows restraint.” “Although she is feisty on the inside, her knowledge is vast and deep. She also helps whenever she could, that made her a very fine luna back then… with h
Blake's POVMy head is buzzing as I rush back to the pack while Chloe’s words ring on my mind repeatedly. Part of me felt guilty and remorseful for letting her feel that way toward our pack.Perhaps, I have been blinded by the fact that none of those hypocrites in the Red Moon Pack would hurt her, that is why it never crossed my mind that she would also suffer great pressure to become the Luna everyone wanted.Another part of me, however, wants to ignore her feelings and drag her back to the pack. I want to no longer think about anything and focus on getting her to my side. This part of me scares me the most, but I also could not deny that it is what I truly wanted. The mess inside of me continued until I found myself already arriving in front of the Silver Pack. “Big brother!” Carrie rushed toward me in a warm embrace but she immediately let go while she was behind me. “Big Brother, did you find Chloe? Why is she not back? Everyone in the pack misses her so much…” Carrie blinked
blake's POV“Sigh…” I looked around and could not help but pout. It’s been boring these days without Chloe around. Her disappearance was something no one would expect. Because until the last minute, Chloe did not even show any sign of no longer wanting to stay in our pack. “What could have happened to her that she suddenly ran away?”I thought as I once again tried to play detective to solve the mystery of her departure. ‘Is it because of Lyra?’ No way because it was even Chloe who introduced Lyra to everyone and helped her become closer to the pack. ‘Is it teacher Astor?’ That’s not possible as well because during the day, I could see Chloe’s enthusiasm in learning from teacher Astor when he decided to teach her medicine. ‘Could it be… Big Brother?’ This thing, I dared not to think, because I only knew that they had a date a night before her disappearance and yet I did not even hear them quarrel that night.Even so, I still cannot figure out the enough reason to warrant her
Blake’s POV “Are the list for the food items already done?” A senior member of the Silver Pack asked a younger werewolf.“The list is already prepared. It’s just I heard they are having a hard time looking for some ingredients...” “Actually, those ingredients were prepared before... but during the attack, everything became wasted,” another said while shaking her head. “No worries. Everything is good. What matters most is everyone is alive and well. Our king is also doing fine. Now we just have to focus on preparing Carrie’s birthday party...” the senior werewolf said. “That’s right! Let’s work hard to prepare a grand party!” The other replied. Carrie’s birthday party was right around the corner and the members of the Silver Pack thrown themselves into preparing it. Inside my study, I looked at the window and gazed upon the flurry of activity surrounding me. Suddenly, I could not help but feel a heavy weight settling into the pit of my stomach. The vibrant colors and cheerful ch
Blake’s POVIn the amidst a sea of documents, Lyra gaze met mine with a mix of surprise and disbelief."Lyra," I began, my voice filled with a mixture of determination and vulnerability.“I need your help.”“I want to leave the pack and make Arthur the next King.”Lyra arched an eyebrow, a silent invitation for me to continue. I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts before diving into the depths of my emotions.“Chloe is in the Red Moon Pack. I can’t follow her because I have to protect the pack.... Especially now when there are threats everywhere,” I started to explain. “I can’t follow her because I am the King of the Silver Pack. I know that very well...” I continued, my voice sounding more and more solemn until it was barely audible. “If Arthur accepts the responsibility as the new King of the Silver Pack, the pack will be well protected by him. And... I will be free to follow Chloe,” I told her, not even trying to hide the real reason for my decision. Seconds passed and Lyr
Chloe’s POV The news of my father's demise spread like wildfire through the packs, leaving a trail of sorrow in its wake. It seemed as though the very air carried the weight of the loss, dampening the spirits of all who heard.Each and every members of the Red Moon Pack mourned. Surprisingly, Vanessa spared no effort in ensuring that the funeral was a grand affair. She took charge and orchestrated a funeral befitting my father's stature. Every detail was meticulously planned. I silently stood before the casket that held my father's lifeless body, a torrent of emotions surged within me. My chest clenched tightly and I could hardly breath. Inside, my heart was very heavy with sorrow. “You look like you are at peace,” I whispered softly as I touched the casket where my father was laid. In the past, my father was like a tall mountain. No matter what the situation was, he stood proudly and was filled with power. He held my life in his hand, and I could only helplessly follow him. The
The period of mourning finally came to an end, but everyone in the pack is still reluctant to bid goodbye to my father. These days, if not for the pack doctor’s reminder to keep my emotions in check, I would have a hard time surviving through the first trimester of my pregnancy. “Baby… I’m sorry… mommy is careless.” I looked out the window and caressed my womb with a wave of guilt in my heart. Even so, the sorrow of my father’s passing is not something easy to bear. Besides, the atmosphere outside has been increasingly dangerous lately. The Alpha’s of the other packs continued to push their own agenda towards Vanessa, taking advantage of her grief and anxiousness. Last time I talked with Lisa, I tried dropping hints to her but I am not sure if it was effective, as Vanessa is still as careless as she could be in dealing with these greedy Alphas. Knock Knock!Suddenly, my thoughts were interrupted by the knocks on the door. “Lady Chloe, it’s time.” The servant, who for some reaso