Aquila Etienne never expected that the fairy tales about werewolves that she often heard from her grandmother when she was a child were not mere fabrications. Werewolves did exist, and Enne was a part of them. Altair Enzo was the leader of the werewolves, an Alpha who awaited the arrival of his mate as prophesied by the werewolf community. According to their beliefs, his mate would be a descendant of the Moon Goddess who would bring peace to their kind. As Enne struggled to come to terms with her true identity as a werewolf, she found herself caught between Altair—the strongest alpha—and Andhara, a determined rogue.
View MoreEnne's throat constricted as she stared at a pile of bodies scattered in the snowy expanse of the forest. Her blue eyes unintentionally locked with a pair of golden eyes, copper-colored and not belonging to a human, but to a white wolf with fur as white as snow and a body three times larger than an average wolf. The wolf stood just a few meters in front of Enne.
"Don't look into its eyes! Let's leave this place!"
Enne could clearly hear the disembodied voice. It didn't come from any direction but from within Enne's own mind, a voice that sounded different from her own. However, instead of following the advice, Enne froze in her place. Her legs seemed rooted to the spot, and her eyes remained fixed on the wolf's dominating gaze, which was incredibly terrifying.
This fear was different from the fear of encountering a wild animal alone in the middle of the forest. It was the fear of meeting someone who held complete power over something, a feeling of being oppressed and uncomfortable. Enne's head started to lower slowly as this feeling began to dominate her, disregarding the fact that the surrounding area was filled with bodies bearing bite marks.
"Miss Etienne?! Where are you?"
Enne's ears faintly caught the sound of a carriage driver's voice that had brought her there. Yes, the carriage that had brought Enne had encountered a problem with its rear wheel, which forced her to wait on the road near the forest they passed. Blame Enne's curiosity for the scenery inside the forest, which had led her to reflexively step into the forest and witness the recent events.
"Miss Etienne?!"
A burly man spoke with relief as he saw his employer's daughter. But as he approached, his eyes widened in surprise.
"Blood? Are you okay, Miss?" the carriage driver asked, his eyes fixed on Enne's shocked face.
"I'm fine," Enne replied while returning the gaze of the driver.
"Wolves... There's no doubt, this must be the work of wolves," the driver muttered to himself.
Enne's brow furrowed slightly, but her eyes remained focused on the driver.
"The wheel has been fixed. Your grandmother must be waiting," the driver said, motioning for Enne to walk ahead.
Without saying anything, Enne complied and walked out of the forest towards the carriage that had been repaired.
Throughout the journey to Lady Lyra's house—Enne's biological grandmother—Enne continued to ponder the events that had just transpired, the bodies, the blood, and the white wolf. The dominant aura of the wolf still lingered, leaving a strong impression.
The carriage carrying Enne finally arrived in the yard of a simple wooden house with various shades of brown. A white-haired woman with a wrinkled face, which did not diminish her beauty, was standing in the yard as if deliberately waiting for Enne's arrival.
As the carriage wheel stopped spinning, Enne immediately opened the carriage door and ran into her grandmother's embrace. Lady Lyra welcomed her granddaughter's arrival with joy, returning the hug with equal warmth.
"How was your journey, Enne?" Lady Lyra asked after releasing the embrace, her wrinkled hands adjusting Enne's coat.
Enne remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, "Not bad."
Lady Lyra's eyes glanced at the driver, who was still helping to unload Enne's belongings from the carriage.
"You can put Enne's belongings inside, James," Lady Lyra said.The driver named James complied, holding two medium-sized and small bags in his right and left hands. The next moment, James ascended the stairs to enter Lady Lyra's house.
"How is your mother doing?" Lady Lyra asked Enne.
"Mother said she will join us next season," Enne replied casually.
"Your mother is always busy with her bread business," Lady Lyra scoffed.
Enne didn't say anything more because, honestly, she shared the same thought as her grandmother.
"It's done, Madam," James returned from the wooden house, his limping leg quickly descending the stairs.
"This is a tip for you, James," Lady Lyra said, pulling out a few bills from her knitted pocket.
"No coins?" James asked, looking puzzled as he received the bills.
"That's a bonus for safely delivering my granddaughter," Lady Lyra's words immediately brought a broad smile to James's face.
"Thank you!" James exclaimed as he walked towards his carriage. He urged his horse onward and left the place.
After James left, Enne's eyes wandered in all directions. The houses in this area were quite distant from each other, but most of them shared the same structure and style as Lady Lyra's wooden house.
"Come in, I will make some soup for you," Lady Lyra said, touching Enne's shoulder.
The grandmother's touch made Enne turn her head. "Grandma... why is this village so quiet?" Enne asked as she followed her grandmother's lead to climb the wooden house.
"This area is naturally secluded. If you walk south, you'll find more densely populated areas, while the houses here are mostly empty," Lady Lyra explained.
Enne sat on a wooden chair while her eyes continued to follow her grandmother, who walked into the kitchen area.
"Aren't you lonely here?" Enne raised her voice slightly so that her grandmother could hear.
"Why should I be lonely? You are here now," Lady Lyra replied, returning from the kitchen. Her hands were carrying a bowl of hot soup, which she offered to Enne.
Enne could see the steam from the soup curling in the air, and her sense of smell was not immune to the tempting aroma.
"Go ahead and eat," Lady Lyra commanded, placing the bowl of soup in Enne's hands.
Without hesitation, Enne accepted it. The smell of the soup was quite appetizing. However, a sudden thought crept into her mind, making her reluctant.
"What's wrong?" Lady Lyra asked as she noticed the change in Enne's expression.
Enne was about to speak, but the words stuck in her throat. She shook her head. "I'll enjoy the soup," she said, taking a spoonful into her mouth.
Lady Lyra smiled faintly and lovingly stroked Enne's hair. "Eat, and after that, rest. If you need help unpacking your belongings, just call me. I'll be at the back of the house, making a fire. We mustn't die of cold."
**
Night fell. After finishing with all her belongings, Enne stood in front of her bedroom window. Her blue eyes could clearly see the moon's glow from there.
Enne was captivated by the moon's charm until her focus was broken by the sound of something falling outside. Her eyes instinctively searched for the source of the sound, scanning in all directions until her gaze halted on the silhouette of someone.
A gray sky stretched over the Altair pack territory. Thick clouds hung low, as if pressing down on the ground with an invisible weight. The cold air reached down to the bones, carrying a faint scent of wet earth and blood.Stella waited in the meeting room, her gaze fixed on the open door. As soon as Altair stepped inside, followed by Enne, she cut in without preamble."We need to talk," she said firmly.Altair raised one eyebrow. "If this is about patrols, Stella, I've already increased the guards at the border.""That's not it." Stella gave Enne a quick glance, before looking back at Altair. "It's about Nathalie and Andhara. They are a threat to your pack. We can't ignore that fact.""Andhara is indeed an enemy," Altair admitted in a low voice. "I don't want to admit it but she had a hand in bringing back Etienne's inner wolf.""Rash decision," Stella cut in. "You should have locked them up until we really knew what they were planning. We don't even know who's controlling those stra
The morning air felt heavier as Enne stood at the edge of the balcony, looking up at the slowly brightening sky. His hands grasped the wooden railing, trying to find peace after the journey they had just gone through last night. However, something was bothering him-a faint whisper that had lingered in his mind since their return from the spirit world."You must go back to remember everything."The voice came again, clearer than before. Enne felt something inside him-a strange energy that he had never felt before. Ever since his inner wolf returned, there was a part of him that felt changed.Footsteps sounded from behind. She didn't need to turn her head to know who was approaching."Still thinking about last night's trip?" Altair's voice sounded low and calm, as usual.Enne nodded slowly. "It feels... like something's not right. Like something came back with us."Altair stood beside her, his eyes staring intently at the sky as if searching for answers. "I feel it too," he said. "But w
The air around them changed. The temperature dropped drastically, and a dense fog enveloped the place. Enne blinked, trying to understand where they were after the explosion of light from the moonstone. The sound of the wind blowing sounded like a whisper, slipping between the lifeless trees around them.Altair stood beside her, his breathing heavy and his jaw hardened. Nathalie as well as Andhara looked uneasy, her eyes scanning the shadows moving in the distance."We're... not in the same place," Enne murmured, her voice trembling."Definitely not," Altair replied, his voice deep and alert. "I don't like this."Suddenly, footsteps sounded from behind the mist. A tall figure in dark robes appeared, his eyes glowing silvery like the moon. He stood in front of them expressionlessly, exuding an ancient aura that gave Enne goosebumps."Welcome to the true spirit world," he said, his voice echoing through the air."Who are you?" Altair asked sharply."Someone who has been waiting for you.
That morning, before the sun had fully risen into the sky, Enne, Altair, Andhara and Nathalie left the pack territory and began their journey towards the cave Andhara was referring to. The forest they had to pass through was darker and quieter than usual. The trees towered high, forming a thick canopy that let only a little sunlight penetrate to the ground. The air was cold, carrying the scent of wet leaves after last night's rain. Enne stared at the street below him, his mind spinning at Andhara's confession."Moonstone..." she murmured softly.Back then, the last time Andhara had kidnapped her, there was something different about the man. The look in his eyes, the way he spoke, and his aura felt more... dark. Now everything was starting to make sense. The moonstone was not just a legend, but something real and influential.Enne clenched his fists, determined. If the stone had anything to do with Lynx's disappearance, then he had to find it.Currently, they were on their way to the c
Andhara hid in the shadow of the wooden building not far from the room where Nathalie was being held. Her eyes were sharp, watching from a small gap, taking in every movement in the room.She knew this was dangerous. She shouldn't be here. But after hearing that Nathalie was captured by Altair and brought into the pack's territory, Andhara could not stay silent.She wanted to know what happened to her partner.More than that, she wanted to make sure that Altair and Stella didn't find anything that could harm her.However, what she did not expect was to see Enne in the room, talking to Nathalie.Andhara narrowed her eyes.What was he doing there?Enne sat in a chair across from Nathalie, trying to talk to her. Her gestures suggested that she wasn't interrogating, but rather trying to understand.Andhara frowned.But she didn't have much time to analyze it further.Because in an instant, before she could realize what was happening, someone moved from behind her-and suddenly the world ar
The night wind crept into the cave where Andhara was hiding, bringing with it a chill that pierced to his bones. He leaned against the rough stone wall, his body tired after days of being directionless.His eyes stared blankly into the darkness, but his mind was much darker than that. Ever since then-since he failed to protect himself, failed to protect his inner wolf, failed to maintain control-the voices in his head had been getting more and more intense."Shut up."He pressed the sides of his head together, his fingers gripping his own hair. However, the voice did not disappear. It remained, whispering, demanding, threatening."You think you can run from me? From us?"That voice was not his inner wolf. Andhara knew. Her inner wolf was supposed to be a part of her, not an alien force lurking in the darkness, waiting for an opportunity to take control.But he couldn't hear his inner wolf anymore. Just like Enne.Damn it.He closed his eyes, trying to control her ragged breathing. He
Enne sat on the side of his bed, his hand gently rubbing the cool surface of the blanket. His mind had been wandering since the events of last night. Altair had caught him in Nathalie's room, and although he didn't get angry right away, his cold demeanor clearly showed that he didn't approve of Enne's actions.She bit her lip lightly. She knew Altair was just worried, but she could not stay silent either. Lynx was still missing, and the only person who might be able to help-Andhara-was still missing.The door to the room suddenly opened, revealing Altair standing tall with an unreadable expression. His sharp eyes scanned Enne for a few moments before he finally stepped inside and closed the door behind him."What are you thinking?" Altair's heavy voice broke the silence.Enne turned her head and looked at him. "I'm thinking about Lynx. About Andhara."Altair took a breath, then walked towards her. "And you think that talking to Nathalie will give you answers?"Enne nodded, but hesitat
Enne walked slowly along the corridor, carrying a tray of steaming hot food. Only the sound of her footsteps could be heard, echoing off the stone walls of Altair's pack house.To be honest, she was a little nervous. Altair would be furious if he found out he was taking over Jessica's duty to deliver food to Nathalie. Not because he cared whether Nathalie ate or not, but because he didn't want Enne to be in danger.But Enne felt she had to do this.Nathalie had remained silent ever since they brought her to the pack house. No answers, no resistance, not even a curse like prisoners who refused to be detained would usually utter. It was as if she had completely shut herself off from all of them.And Enne wanted to know why.When she arrived in front of the room where Nathalie was locked up, she caught her breath, then knocked gently on the door."Come in," came the voice from inside, flat and emotionless.Enne opened the door slowly.The room was quite cozy compared to the cold and damp
The sun was still hiding behind the horizon when Altair, Enne, Stella, and a few of Altair's confidants prepared to depart. The morning air was cold, but the tension between them was enough to chase away any drowsiness or laziness.Enne was wearing a light combat suit-something Stella had prepared for her. The clothes allowed for quick movement, and although still not fully accustomed to the role of a fighter, she knew that she could not rely solely on Altair's protection forever.Altair stood in front of them, his tall body like that of a leader ready to lead his troops. "We don't know what we'll face there. Andhara is cunning, and we need to be smarter than her."Everyone nodded."And you," Altair looked at Enne. "Stay by my side. Don't act rashly."Enne wanted to argue, but seeing the sharp look in Altair's eyes, she finally just nodded.Stella grinned. "Don't worry, I'll take care of her."Altair glanced at his cousin. "You'd rather cause trouble than look after someone."Stella l
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