(Migumi’s POV)It’s already dark outside when Aiden came back to our chambers after a long day of dealing with the plague. I worked with the pack healer to make more medicine with my blood. We were able to make enough for the entire population of infected people.However, I’m not sure if our help was able to reach those who are blinded by Prince Anthony’s light. I heard about how these people are worshiping him now. They would go as far as giving their lives just to save him.Prince Anthony is officially wanted in the Kingdom. The guards were trying their best to catch him, but the people were consistent in guarding him day and night.They couldn't hurt the civilians though because of Prince Aiden’s reminder. He doesn't want anyone to get hurt. That's why he told his guards to not touch, not even a strand of their hair. After all, they are the ones we’re trying to protect from Prince Anthony. It’s only right that we put them first.“How is the plague?” I asked, my voice soft. He sat o
(Migumi’s POV)As the plague finally ceased its relentless spread, Aiden and I refused to let our guard down. We knew that only by uncovering the source of the plague could we truly resolve the problem.We carefully pondered our next steps, our minds racing through the events leading up to the outbreak.Suddenly, an idea sparked my mind. I remember Aiden telling me this after Beta Marvin reported about spying on Prince Anthony for a week."Aiden," I said, my voice thoughtful. "Do you remember Prince Anthony? Marvin said he often wandered alone in the secluded palace garden before the plague started."His brows furrowed. "Yes, I do. He seemed to spend a lot of time there. Do you think it means something?" he asked, his voice laced with doubt.I nodded slowly. "It's worth investigating. We don't know what we’ll find if we don't try.”Aiden nodded his head, tucking me under the covers. He pulled me closer, the warmth of our bodies pressed together. My mind began to relax as the loud thou
(Dianne’s POV)“N—No… No… Please! Spare me! Plea—acckkkk!!!”I watched as my puppets torture and tear apart the captured stubborn warrior wolf from Migumi's team until his body is completely destroyed. The poor creature's agonizing howls echoed through the forest, a lullaby to my ears. His blood slowly spreads to the ground, the soil absorbing him dry. He’s still screaming despite the continuous tearing of his skin from his bones.But I know for sure that no matter how loud he gets, no one would ever find him in this deep, dark cave.And even if they do, it would be too late.He’d be nothing but bones and chunks of meat“You…” I looked at the smaller puppet watching his fellow puppets devour the dead warrior. He looked at me, his eyes as dark as the night. His drooling mouth tells me that he’s hungry for me. “Recognize Migumi’s scent and hunt her down. I want her dead.”With a malevolent grin, I sent the smaller puppet ahead to kill Migumi. He howled, disappearing through the darkness
(Migumi’s POV)After that incident with the mysterious creatures, our group became more vigilant than ever. The surprise attack made us slower with almost the majority of them limping. We had to take a few breaks to give them ample rest.I wanted to just go alone, and just take James with me and a few volunteers. But after what happened, James made sure that we stick together.He said that even though I’m their leader, I’m still Luna. He mentioned that the royal werewolf prince would surely send them to their death once something bad happens to me.A part of me believes that he’s just making an excuse.The truth is… he appreciated me after what I did to save them. I didn't run away. I didn't hide away. I stood my ground and fought.Or maybe it’s just me? Damn it. Nyx keeps inserting all these ridiculous thoughts inside my head.‘Don’t blame me for your own delusions.’I rolled my eyes when I heard her complaining inside my head.Honestly, it’s not that impossible. We literally share o
(Aiden’s POV)It has been a week since Migumi’s departure, and it has been hellish in the Kingdom since then. The werewolves once healed by Prince Anthony began dying one after another. Their bodies, after a brief recovery, suddenly collapsed, and died shortly after.The first to fall was the son of Gamma Rafael. He was among the strongest, his recovery from Anthony’s medicine was what pushed the people to believe in his cure. But one morning, he didn't rise from his bed. His breathing was shallow, and his skin had taken on a pallid, almost translucent hue.By the time the royal healer reached him, he was already gone."No... no, no, no," Gamma Rafael whispered, his voice cracking as he knelt beside his lifeless body. The other werewolves gathered around, their faces a mix of fear and confusion. I placed a comforting hand on his shoulder, his eyes dark with worry."This shouldn't be happening," Gamma Rafael said, his voice barely above a whisper. "He was getting better. They were all
(Migumi’s POV)In the depths of the forest, shadows danced beneath the thick canopy as my werewolf team and I engaged in a deadly battle against the puppets controlled by Dianne. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and blood from our fallen warriors. Dianne’s malevolence spread like an invisible net over the forest.Dianne is here. My wolf can smell her scent. She’s near. She’s probably somewhere hiding in the dark bushes and watching us.I have to be vigilant. She must be observing, waiting for the perfect opportunity to attack.“Watch out!” James alerted, his eyes filled with worry while holding puppets himself.I immediately swung my sword when I heard an incoming attack from behind. My weapon brutally pierced the puppet’s chest, dark blood coming out of its mouth. Its lifeless body dropped on the ground.I didn't even have enough time to recover because more of those puppets came rushing to attack me.I fought valiantly, my sword flashing in the dim light as I slashed a
(Aiden’s POV)‘Chase her!’I watched at the disappearing figure of Dianne escaping in the darkness. My instincts screamed at me to chase after Dianne, but I hesitated, my gaze shifting to my unconscious mate.She lays among the fallen bodies of the werewolf squad members, and Tara's lifeless form lay beside her.Tara… Tara’s dead.Shit.“No, we need to make sure our mate is safe first,” I said, making my wolf hissed in frustration. I glanced at my Beta who is helping in clearing the puppets that are coming out way. “Catch her…” I ordered.Beta Marvin didn't waste any time, and went after the spot where Dianne had disappeared.I hurried to Migumi’s side. Her condition is visibly deteriorating, her breaths are shallow and labored. I couldn't contain my worry as I carry her in my arms."Love..." I began, my voice choked with unspeakable pain.I should have come sooner. This wouldn't have happened if I insisted on coming with her. I shouldn't have let her go here alone.My heart skipped a
(Migumi’s POV)“You think you can win against me?” Dianne asked, her smirk widening.I clenched my fists.She’s tough because she’s standing on top of a hill where I can't reach her. Why doesn't she get down here and face me like the cunning woman she has always been?“Stop this, Dianne. You are taking away innocent lives!” I shouted, my voice laced with a mixture of fury and hopelessness. “You needn't have to make those people suffer. They didn't do anything wrong to you.”Her face darkened.Suddenly, a ball of dark energy appeared in her hand, glowing diabolically against the light. My eyes grew big when she suddenly lifted an unconscious man from the ground. She made him stand still beside her like a puppet she should control with her hands.“AIDEN!” I screamed on the top of my lungs.“Should I do him like what I did to your friend?” she mocked, her fingers playfully manipulating the dark energy around his unconscious body.The memory of my dead friend flashed back to my mind. Her