CherryI rushed over as Dylan busted out of a black Jeep Wrangler that stopped right by the roadside.Holding me tenderly in his arms, “How are you?” Dylan asked with great concern.“I'm sorry. I should have listened to you. None of these troubles would happen if I didn't insist on bringing Lucy out for a check-up.” I lowered my head with regret, but Dylan was quick to lift it up. Our eyes met, and his wolf purred at me, which helped me to calm down a bit.I broke free from Dylan as Bert's Ducati pulled over next to Dylan's.“Have you got them?”Bert nodded at me and handed me a case, where the champion rings of Starsmoon's Epsilons lay.“What do you need this for? Does it have anything to do with Lucy's escape?” Bert looked at me in bewilderment.“The Epsilon who helped Lucy escape had his face covered, but there was something special about his scent. It's different. We would be able to track him down once I got a whiff of his scent.”Dylan stood next to me, gazing at the briefcase a
CherryThe door to Dylan's office was half-open when I walked over.“Tighten our security around the border, Bert. Make sure that the epsilons and deltas stay vigilant. We can't give Lucy and Ravi a chance to escape from Lord Hills; otherwise, we can hardly track them down.” With that, Dylan ended his call. He then looked over his shoulder after noticing my presence.I swung the door open and walked in. “Still no news?”“No. No one has reported seeing Lucy or the pickup.” Dylan sighed.“Any news from the hospitals?”He shook his head again with a frustrated smile, his eyes crawling up to mine. “Bert found blood stains in the comfort room at the gasoline station. Lucy must be bleeding. If she doesn't get herself to hospital, she'll lose her pup.”“Lucy would rather lose her pup than get caught and imprisoned once again. I know her.” I nodded at Dylan's guess.“Is it possible that they passed through our check points already? That could explain why we cannot find them in Lord Hills.” Th
CherryI turned to face him. Dylan took the chance and kissed my lips, and then he broke away from it.“It's okay if you're not yet ready for that. I apologize for...” He stopped as I put my fingers on his lips.“I-I want to give it a try, Alpha.” With that, my cheeks blushed rosier.“You sure honey? It could be painful. Your butt is basically… virgin.”“Then be gentle, o
Lucy“This was Hugo's room,” I said to Fenrys.She was taking control over my body now. I'd never felt this powerful before.Before I regained consciousness, Fenrys had fulfilled part of her promises. And that included gutting Hugo the traitor.Walking towards a mirror slowly, I saw Fenrys' power oozing over my aura as I stared at my reflection. A victorious smile drew in my lips.“Oh, I kinda tipped t
CherryOnce we were done making sure that all our elderly shifters and pups were on the buses to the contemporary shelter in the Lune Pack, Dylan and I got off to have a word with Bill.“The coast is cleared now. We'll leave in five minutes,” he told us after finishing the call with his beta.“Thanks a lot, Bill.” Dylan gave him a firm handshake.“This won't be an easy battle, buddy. But once you win it, you'll rise way much stronger. It's Fenrys that you're up against wi
Cherry"Yes. But I'll need your help, my special wolf. Will you grant me a yes?" Withdrawing her gaze, Nuu-Chah landed her eyes on me gently.“Sure! I'm honored to do anything if that helps prevent a bloodshed, Nuu-Chah.” I nodded my head eagerly.The Moon Goddess flashed a thankful smile before heaving a sigh.“The deal between Fenrys and Lucy is rooted in you, Cherry. Lucy's utmost goal in this deal is to kill you. Once you're dead, their deal would be fulfilled. Fenrys will have to leave Lucy's body by then, and I'll get the chance to defeat Fenrys and send her back to the underworld.”My legs lose their strength after hearing Nuu-Chah out. I shut my eyes in misery, weighing the consequences of whatever choice I'd make.After contemplating for quite a few seconds, I blinked my eyes open.“I'm willing to put an end to all this mess with my life, Nuu-Chah.”“What? No! You must get me wrong, my kid. How could I allow Fenrys to take away my special wolf?! You're not gonna die. We're ju
“You promised Cherry that she won't die, Nuu-Chah! You still have a chance to save her life if you go back now and take my poison out of my system---”Ignoring Fenrys' sarcasm, I held my arm high when my sword flew into my palm under the silvering moonlight.“I didn't kill you because you're my sister. I locked you up in the underground in hope that you'd change---”I was forced to stop when Fenrys poisonous arrow grazed my face off my guard!Taking advantage of my shock, she leaped through me and knocked me down to the ground.A dagger appeared in her hand as she pinned it against my neck.“Change? Change so that I'll cower to your power? Dream it!" Fenrys stabbed the dagger into my shoulder forcefully. "You didn't expect that I'd become stronger when you locked me up down there, right?! Do you really think I'd give in to you when you enjoy the shifters' praiseswhile I got all their curses?”When she was done pouring all her hatred against me and closed her eyes to chant a curse, I s
DylanHowling towards the sky in frustration, I resigned myself to stepping into Bert's car.On our way back to the pack house, my wolf sensed a familiar presence approaching close to the border of Starsmoon's territory."Drive to the border!" I urged Bert to step on the gas immediately.“Got it! Are you feeling anything?” Bert turned the wheel sharply while asking.“My wolf alerted me that someone fam
Fern's PerspectiveMy heart skipped a beat, and I immediately opened my eyes."...Fern..."His voice was faint, like the wind, yet it pierced my ears clearly. I jerked my head up to meet a pair of long-lost eyes.In an instant, my world collapsed.I threw myself into his arms, tears spilling uncontrollably, and finally let out a sob.—You're back."You're awake!" I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I nearly cried out, my tears already slipping down my cheeks.The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, a weak but warm smile forming. "Why... are you crying?""You were unconscious for so long... I thought..." I covered my mouth, unable to stop the sobs. All the strength drained from me in that moment, and I could no longer hold back. I jumped into his arms."I'm here..." he murmured weakly, gently stroking my back. "I'm back..."Giovanni's awakening shocked everyone. The pack received
Fern's PerspectiveHe's such a proud man. He's given so much to protect Daniel and me. He wouldn't just give up, would he?I forced myself to calm down, taking a deep breath before lifting my head with resolve."I want to see him."The hospital room was unnervingly quiet.He lay on the clean, white hospital bed, his face pale and bloodless. His chest rose and fell slowly, heavily. His once strong and powerful body was now covered in gauze and medical instruments, losing its former majesty.I slowly walked toward him, reached out, and gently held his hand. It was still warm, which reassured me, if only slightly."Can you hear me?" I murmured, my voice so soft it almost seemed to be swallowed by the wind.There was no response.I pressed my lips together, tears welling up in my eyes."You asked me to forgive you before, and I promised… so you can't just leave me like this." I choked out, my v
Fern's PerspectiveI rushed to catch up with Daniel in my arms, my heart pounding wildly, terrified beyond measure.He can't be okay… He can't be okay…The light in the hallway was dim and cold.Giovanni was wheeled into the emergency room, and the door slammed shut in front of me. I stood there, frozen, as if I had lost all strength."Mommy…" Daniel sobbed, tugging at my hand. Only then did I slowly snap back to reality, pulling him close and gently patting his back to soothe him. But my own body trembled slightly.Would he wake up?Would he open his eyes and look at me?I held Daniel tightly, my nails digging into my palms as I forced myself to stay calm. I can't break down. I can't let myself fall apart. But—"Fern," Tobias's voice rang out. He stood in the doorway of the emergency room, his gaze heavy with unspoken emotions."He…" My voice cracked. "He's going
Fern's PerspectiveHe should have been unconscious, but in that moment, he was like a demon returning from hell, furiously tearing through every enemy in his path. His body was still drenched in blood, with deep gashes on his back, exposing bone, yet he ignored the pain and ran toward me with single-minded determination.My heart raced in my chest, and once again, tears slipped down my face."Fern—!"He roared, throwing the last of the black-clad men aside and enveloping me in his arms. In that instant, it was as if I had truly come to life.But before we could catch our breath, Elena's laughter echoed in our ears."You really moved me, but…"She slowly raised the remote control in her hand, her eyes gleaming with twisted malice. "The game ends here."My pupils dilated in horror."Bomb countdown activated."Red lights blinked to life, and a sharp alarm blared from inside the warehouse
Fern's Perspective"Spare them..." His voice was low and raspy, as if the breath had been squeezed from deep within his throat—fragile yet firm.Elena laughed softly, her dagger at some point in her hand. The sharp tip of the blade gently slid down his cheek, leaving a fresh trail of blood on his already scarred skin. She leaned in close to him, whispering in his ear, "You really make me sick to my stomach, to have fallen this low. Didn't you always despise me? What now?"He didn't respond. He just opened his gray-blue eyes and gazed deeply into mine.My heart trembled.He was saying goodbye."No!" I struggled desperately, attempting in vain to rush toward him. But the man in black behind me held me down in an unrelenting grip, a cold gun barrel pressed against my back.Elena stood and turned to the henchman beside her, her tone chillingly calm. "Show him what humiliation truly means."Before I could reac
Fern's PerspectiveThe pungent stench of blood filled the entire warehouse, mixing with the rusty scent in the damp air, creating a nauseating atmosphere. My hands were bound behind my back, my knees sunk deep into the cold concrete floor, and my body had grown numb from the prolonged position. But the pain in my heart was unbearable, as if it were being scorched by an unrelenting fire, so intense that it stole my breath.Elena stood nearby, her heels echoing sharply on the ground like the bells of a death knell. She smiled, her narrow eyes glinting with the playful satisfaction of a victor, while several black-clad bodyguards behind her held Daniel down in a deadly grip. His mouth was gagged, and his eyes were wide with terror.But my gaze was fixed on the man before me—him, my MATE, my Alpha, the man I thought I'd never forgive in my life. Yet here he was, kneeling before Elena.I had never seen him so disheveled.His black
Fern's PerspectiveHowever, at that very moment, a loud bang shattered my thoughts—"BANG!" The warehouse door was viciously kicked open, sending dust flying and filling the air with a pungent, decaying smell. I instinctively opened my eyes, only to see a tall figure step through the doorway, standing frozen in the intersection of light and shadow, as if emerging from hell, radiating an unmissable aura.That figure was all too familiar to me—it was Giovanni.My heart skipped a beat, overwhelmed with a mix of surprise and pain. I hadn't expected Giovanni to be here, and even though I had long accepted that there was no going back to the past between us, seeing him in front of me still made my heart race and left me momentarily breathless.Elena clearly hadn't anticipated this turn of events either. My face immediately darkened, my gaze fixed on Giovanni like a viper's, and I drew a pitch-black pistol, aiming it menacingly at my
Fern's PerspectiveNight had fallen, and the air felt heavy with humidity, making it suffocating and uncomfortable. My heart raced faster than usual, and every step I took felt like it weighed a ton. My grip on the car keys tightened, and my eyes locked on the deserted warehouse ahead. I knew instinctively that nothing was going to be easy tonight, but there was no turning back. I didn't even let myself consider it.I tightened the collar of my jacket and took a deep breath, feeling a wave of suffocating pressure. Daniel's silhouette kept haunting my thoughts—the one closest to my bloodline, the one child who still didn't know who he truly was. I instinctively knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, I couldn't allow Daniel to be harmed.The doors to the warehouse were closed, and a disconcerting silence hung in the air. I knew Elena had anticipated my arrival. As I approached the door, I gazed at the faded iron gate, hearing the bea
Fern's PerspectiveThere was a strange tension in the air when I got home. The moment I opened the door, a gust of icy wind hit my face. The house seemed unnaturally quiet, and the air felt thick and heavy. I couldn't shake the growing sense of unease rising in my chest.The place was a mess. Papers were scattered across the table, a few books had been knocked off the bookshelf, and shoes and clothes were strewn across the floor, suggesting that something had happened here. My heart sank as I quickly scanned the room, my eyes darting to every corner of the living room, searching for the one person I was most familiar with—my son, Daniel."Daniel?" I called out, my voice sounding weak as it echoed through the empty house, but there was no answer. My heart began to race, and my brow furrowed as I hurried through each room, checking every detail. The kitchen, the bedrooms, the bathrooms—everywhere was empty. There was no sign of Daniel.