"I was wrong!" Rula rubbed her face frustratingly. "I was wrong!"Xabar just looked at Rula, walking back and forth like a confused person. She had never been like this before, precisely before Melisam told her she had seen Rondolf Blackton."Luna?"Rula ignored Xabar's voice. She was trying to decide what to do now. Melisam should take something other than Rondolf Blackton's side."Luna?" Xabar's deep voice tried to reach Rula. "I think that you must be a little calmer.""I know how you feel right now, and it must be so confusing." Xabar approached Rula with a limping step. "I also know you must be in shock."Xabar was about to grab Rula's shoulders to get her to look at him. However, the woman suddenly turned her head."I can't let Melisam choose Rondolf's side!" Rula spoke firmly. "I raised Melisam to give him a decent life."Xabar sighed. "I understand about it, Luna." Xabar sighed. He patted Rula's shoulder consistently."If she takes Rondolf's side, then all of my efforts will b
Ondelle Haven. Republic of Sommerseth. Zloe peeked at her surroundings. The buildings lining the road had fascinated her. The crowded highway and the passers-by made Zloe feel like a directionless goose.The downtown environment that he had never been to caused the boy to be overwhelmed by the noise. He was almost getting lost."Zloe! Please come here!" Melisam pulled Zloe's hand. "Don't walk away. You'll get lost!"Zloe was like an old-fashioned, rustic man. He had never seen this type of modernization."Melisam, aren't you amazed by the splendour of this city?" Zloe asked. "I feel like I'm in my dream, honestly."Zloe spread her hands together. "Ondelle Haven is like a real heaven!"Melisam grinned a faint smile as she shook her head. She stepped back to leave Zloe behind.Zloe noticed her lagging behind Melisam, so he chased after the girl."Like you ever came here," Zloe concluded while keeping pace with Melisam's footsteps.Melisam nodded. "Just imagining.""My mother always tol
"Melisam, wake up!""Melisam! I hope you don't die.""Wake up, Melisam!"Zloe continuously shakes Melisam's body. The boy became panicked when he saw Melisam's unconsciousness."Melisam!" Zloe kept struggling. He prayed as hard as he could, hoping Melisam would open her eyes quickly."What should I do?" Zloe was at a loss.Zloe surveyed her surroundings.Zloe was sure that they were trapped in the dungeon. The metal bars made Zloe and Melisam unable to go anywhere. In addition, Melisam's legs were bound like a wild lion's."I need to open the trapdoor first," Zloe muttered, searching for anything to help him.Zloe was standing in front of the prison door. He jiggled the metal bars before him, hopefully breaking the door with unusual strength."Zloe?"Zloe turned his head when he heard Melisam's voice whimpering. She immediately rushed over to Melisam after witnessing his best friend regain consciousness."Melisam, are you alright?" Zloe knelt beside Melisam. He helped his friend to si
"We must leave here immediately." Rula ignored her condition. Her fingertips were injured and bleeding when she forced open the padlock from her daughter's leg chain."I just knocked the hound out, so I can't let you guys stay here too long."Melisam kept looking at Rula's activities. Rula was like a mad woman. She was only concerned about her daughter's safety without caring about the condition of her fingers."Mom, are you okay?" Melisam grabbed Rula's shoulder. "You have to be careful. You hurt your finger because ....""Don't worry about it! You have to get out of here." Rula interrupted Melisam's sentence. "If he comes, I can't save you!"Melisam looked back at her mother with a face filled with concern. Rula's eyes were glazed over like she was fighting against tears that were about to fall."You stay quiet and do nothing. Just follow Mom's instructions," Rula added. She returned to her busy unlocking the lock with her hairpin.Melisam detected a combination of anger and worry.
Melisam pondered as she looked at the people passing in front of her. They occasionally greeted Melisam, but she ignored them.Her eyes looked red and puffy, indicating she had just finished crying."Melisam."Melisam's mind and heart were in turmoil. She kept thinking about what she had just done and what had happened to Rula."Melisam?"Finally, Xabar tapped the girl on the shoulder, but she did not answer."Why are you silent?" Xabar asked.Xabar then took a seat beside the girl. "Is there something on your mind?" he asked again. Melisam decided to remain silent. She glanced at Xabar briefly, smiled faintly, then returned to ignoring him."Are you angry with me too?" Xabar tried to tease her. "Why did you ignore everyone who tried to talk to you today?"Melisam looked down sluggishly. She felt no more enthusiasm or excitement."I told you that your mother would be fine." Xabar stroked Melisam's hair.Xabar smiled. "I promised to cure your mother.""I've also given her a powerful m
"Luna, I have allowed Melisam to cross the border and go to NorthWulf."Rula turned her head. She looked at Xabar's coming tonight.One day passed, and finally, Rula woke up. She had caused a panic attack that lasted the entire day. All people of Therians didn't stop praying to God to save Rula's life.Rula just smiled. Since regaining consciousness a few hours ago, she hadn't seen Melisam."Why are you ignoring me?" Xabar sat in front of Rula. "Do you disagree with me?"Rula shook her head. She was smiling above her pale lips."I allow it," Rula said simply. "I have no reason to forbid it."Xabar nodded his head. "Melisam and Zloe are in the cellar. They are preparing to leave tomorrow afternoon."Rula just nodded again."How are you, Luna?" Xabar tried to scrutinize the wound on Rula's shoulder. "Is it still painful?"Rula cracked a smile. " It's much better.""Forgive me for not hurrying to catch up with you, Luna," Xabar said. "I'm glad Melisam and Zloe were fine when I arrived."
It was a quiet night. The clock pointed to eleven o'clock at night. It was time for Rula to rest, but when she reached her bedroom, she heard a noise from the kitchen.Rula strolled, scanning her surroundings.Rula heard the cracking of bones. She became more and more afraid. Rula paid attention to her surroundings. As danger approached, she used a simple vase as a weapon."Who's there?" muttered Rula softly. She saw that the kitchen door was open and the air was coming in. She remembered to close the door. But someone must have sneaked in through the back door like a thief.In the room's darkness, Rula saw the back of someone busy in the corner of the kitchen. Rula slowly approached the lamp switch. Undaunted, she finally turned on the light."Melisam!" Rula gasped as she saw her daughter in the corner of the room making a strange screeching sound. Rula rubbed her chest. "Why are you there on a night like this?"Melisam turned around. She looked at Rula in shock. Melisam was sure he
Melisam couldn't fall asleep, so she decided to leave the house and watch the beautiful surroundings. The situation around her was tranquil, and people slept after a long day at work.Melisam stood in the doorway, walked out, and stood in her courtyard.Melisam closed her eyes and deeply inhaled the air that was so new to her. "I like this atmosphere," she murmured."Are you not sleeping?" Suddenly, Rula's voice was cut off. She stepped out of the house after seeing her daughter standing alone.Melisam turned her head. She hadn't anticipated that Rula would still be awake."You have a long journey tomorrow. Wouldn't it be better for you to sleep now?" Rula asked.Melisam nodded her head quickly. "I can't sleep. My mind is thinking of needless things.""I am anxious because I don't know what I will face tomorrow, Mom," Melisam replied softly. "Maybe it's because I'm too excited."Rula widened her smile. She stood beside her daughter, looking at the empty street before them.It wasn't t
One week has passed. Melisam witnessed a significant transformation in her life. She didn't need to hide her face, and her attendance had been blessed.All the people of NorthWulf were praising her. Everyone claimed Melisam's greatness."Alpha Melisam!"Melisam turned her head. An older woman was running towards her. She was carrying a basket of fresh meat for Melisam.She instructed Melisam, "Bring it home and eat it with your mother."Melisam smiled sweetly. "Call me Melisam," she replied. "No need for an Alpha title.""Hey, who are you?" The older woman shook her head. "You are the Alpha of this place, and you will take your father's place."Melisam replied. "My father hasn't retired yet," Melisam said. She insisted. "I am his daughter, but I am not an Alpha yet.""This is the same!" The woman insisted. She forced Melisam to accept the basket of fresh meat. "Eat this with your mother."Melisam laughed. "Thank you, Lady."Melisam grabbed the woman's hand just as she walked away. "Wh
"Your father will be fine."Melisam was relieved to hear that. She looked at Thalius hopefully. "Then, how about my mother?"Rula caught up after all the chaos in the palace."Fortunately, they quickly carried your mother to the nearest hospital in the city. So, she can be rescued." Thalius patted Melisam on the shoulder. "You do not need to be worried, Melisam."Thalius smiled kindly. "Rondolf Blackton is physically strong, and the poison in the needle has not spread throughout his body. We have responded quickly."Melisam was nodding. She sighed once more. "Thank you, Thalius."Melisam was about to leave, but Thalius grabbed her wrist. "Melisam?""What's wrong?" asked Melisam. She let Thalius finish his sentence again."Aren't you a little curious about how Alletis has been treated?" asked Thalius.Alletis was not dead. He was only suffering from a severe wound. Thalius struggled to treat these wounds. He had spent all night working intensively on Alletis' injuries.Melisam smiled w
The sun has risen. Warm sunshine shone as morning broke. However, the attack was not over. Melisam was constantly struggling to protect the ailing Alletis. Alletis' wounds began to worsen. He had an infection in a few of his body areas.Melisam began to weaken. She couldn't raise her sword anymore. However, Melisam had become the only hope to save the NorthWulf people who survived. She also had a significant burden of guilt in her heart. This mess was all her fault."We will leave NorthWulf if you give him to me." A werewolf from Man-wolf aimed a sword at Melisam.All the people of NorthWulf were terrified and could only hide while watching it from a distance.Melisam had spent the night struggling to protect everyone and the NorthWulf palace."I will not do it," Melisam said softly. She was breathing deeply. "You're the ones who need to get out of here."The man grinned. "Alletis belongs to Owein! He's part of Man-wolf! Then he'll come back with us!"Melisam had defeated all the wild
"Did you think you could kill me, dammit!" Yarusoyya kicked Rula's body away from her.Yarusoyya pulled out a dagger from her pocket. She pointed the dagger at Rula's heart. However, Rula dodged nimbly. The dagger stuck to the floor.Rula caught her breath. She was ready to counter Yarusoyya's stab."You've deceived us all to believe that you're crippled!" said Yarusoyya as she walked towards Rula.Meanwhile, Rula struggled to get up as best she could while grabbing her stomach because the dagger had pierced her abdomen."Why did you decide to kill me when you knew an ordinary human like you wouldn't trounce me?" said Yarusoyya.Rula began to take a stance. She pointed the tip of her dagger at Yarusoyya. "Back off!""You started the war with me. Why should I back off?" Yarusoyya laughed."I will kill you," Yarusoyya said. She quickened her footsteps."Kya!"Yarusoyya and Rula attacked each other. Rula was agile in deflecting Yarusoyya's attacks, while Yarusoyya used all her strength t
Melisam shot her arrows at every werewolf she felt was dangerous. Melisam noticed the chaos in front of her was increasing, and she didn't just let it happen. Melisam's empathy couldn't be lost entirely.Melisam looked at the place where Alletis was. The boy seemed overwhelmed by facing the encroaching werewolves. Alletis was dragged out of the palace and was exposed to the people who trusted Alletis to lead NorthWulf in the future.Melisam paused, then she picked up the last arrow."I can't allow it," Melisam muttered.All the chaos had engulfed every corner of this place. The fire was raging, burning everything in its path."Let him die." Marcco's voice suddenly caught Melisam's attention. The man finally appeared before her.Melisam shook her head. "The battle is over.""Everyone in NorthWulf has witnessed their Alpa's defeated performance," she said. "They have decided that the Alletis are not worthy of taking the throne."Melisam had a sense of the situation. She concluded how sc
"Melisam!" Alletis shouted. He tried to find Melisam's whereabouts."Melisam! Where are you?"Unfortunately, Alletis did not get any response. However, he did not give up. Alletis was about to exit the palace gate. However, a bulky werewolf suddenly intercepted him. He suddenly appeared in front of Alletis.Alletis was terrified. It was the first time he faced a bulky werewolf directly."Who are you?" Alletis tried to grab her sword. Unfortunately, a werewolf in front of him kicked the sword away.Alletis began to scream. "Help! Somebody, please help me!"Alletis's scream attracted the hounds. Hounds immediately battled the werewolf with all their strength. The more wolves went into the palace. It was in contrast to the hounds remaining in the castle."Who are you?" Alletis snapped. He stood up and instantly grabbed his sword. Alletis used the martial skill he had learned, but his strength needed to be more powerful. Alletis could have been more proficient with a sword.Alletis fell a
Six hours she had passed.Melisam walked out of her room. She changed her clothes. A suit of armor protected her body with a long sword in her left pocket. She prepared for tonight's war.In the middle of her footsteps, Melisam meets with Alletis. The boy stopped her steps and his look of astonishment at Melisam's appearance tonight."Do you want to have a battle?" asked Alletis.Melisam did not answer. She released Alletis's hand slowly."Mom and Dad have left, so I don't have anyone to talk to," Alletis added. "I know that our conversation earlier ended badly."Melisam continued to stare at the boy's face in front of her. She couldn't bear it, so she tried to look away. However, the wild werewolves were on their way. Chaos was about to ensue."Melisam?" asked Alletis again. "Why are you so quiet?"Alletis tried to persuade Melisam."Are you still angry with me because of my statement yesterday?" she asked again. "If you are angry about that, I will apologize."Alletis smiled sweetly
Rondolf and Rula had left NorthWulf with the best hounds Melisam had instructed to guard her mother and father.Only Melisam and Alletis remained in the palace. Rockley would also be left to guard the border tonight, and Simon was back in town to meet his family.Thalius could not help much, and the older man was not qualified to fight against all those wild werewolves.Melisam looked at the flower fields in the distance. As long as Rondolf and Rula were away from NorthWulf, the Grimmwolf Shield Peak was under her control."Melisam?"Thalius approached Melisam. He brought a cup of hot tea to the girl on a tray."Do you feel lonely even though Rondolf and Rula just left?" he asked. Thalius smiled.Thalius handed her a cup of hot tea. The palace seemed to be quiet as some of the guards had left with Rula and Rondolf.Melisam shook her head. "I just enjoy loneliness.""I never felt like this after all the troubles that always come to me." Melisam turned to Thalius. "Aren't you returning
"Was the boy with you earlier Alletis?"Melisam nodded her head. "We are finally reunited after the incident that happened yesterday." The girl turned to Marcco. "You have gotten the story from the letter I sent you."Marcco nodded his head. "I saw him for the first time.""What do you think of him?" asked Melisam. "Isn't he a cute boy?"Marcco shrugged his shoulders. He did not answer Melisam's question."Marcco," Melisam called softly. She grabbed Marcco's shoulders to stop their footsteps.Marcco looked back at Melisam. He waited for her to continue her sentence."About our plan ....""Are you thinking of stopping in the middle of the way?" Marcco asked.Melisam was silent. She stared at the young man."Have you forgotten I warned you that you cannot suddenly change your thoughts?" Marcco asserted. "Everything has happened. You can't just stop."Melisam sighed. She had doubts in her heart after having spoken with Alletis earlier."I have provoked them," Marcco spoke again. "That is