"Are you wavering?" Rowan asked while we watched Maricar teach Lycan children to read.Following our confirmation that Wendriel was at his work, we followed Rica to the orphanage, where we eventually found Rica entertaining and teaching the kids in the yard."I am not wavering! But where did these adorable pups come from?" I perked up. I came out of our hiding place and ran toward the lycan children, wanting to hug some, but they all dashed away from me and growled at me. Some even tried to cover their noses in disgust at my smell."Ah, I almost forgot. I am still a healer," I muttered.Right. Lycan's natural instinct is to see any healer as an enemy. The same goes with how the children naturally reacted to my scent."Kids, she's not–""No, Rowan. Don't break their instinct."Rowan was about to defend the fact that I am not a dangerous healer, but we cannot do that. What if they get confused and are fooled by a real vicious healer instead? They are still too young to be able to identi
I used my nose to locate Rowan and the kids, and I discovered them playing in the forest close to the orphanage. The children kept coming at Rowan as if they were heroes fighting off a monster, while Rowan acted as if he were defeated.Additionally, this is the first time I've ever seen him smile so innocently. However, what fascinates me even more is how his red fur moves so gracefully, despite the speed of his movements.Ahh, it looks so soft and warm just by looking at it; I wonder how it feels to really touch it.Lycan's fur always fascinates me. Despite the fact that the chance to touch them was so rare, I wanted to pet and cuddle them. Winston himself hardly ever shows me his black fur. He only turns into his wolf when he is engaged in combat. I want to brush my fingers against their fur; oh, Lord, please let me.I was drooling over Rowan's fur when the children finally noticed my scent. They all ran off, leaving Rowan lying on the grass.Ha! This is my chance!I leaped onto Row
"Please say something, Rowan."Rowan wasn't even looking in my direction; he simply stood there staring at the lake.But then again, I have no right to pressure him to talk. Even if we turn it upside down, my ignorance is still to blame. I was the one who touched him in a place I was not allowed to touch. I shouldn't be the one making him uncomfortable. I shouldn't pass the blame to him.I made a full bow again and apologized."I sincerely apologize. I hope our friendship won't be ruined because of this. Next time, please tell me if I am crossing the line. I am deeply sorry."Wakkin was still protesting, but I asked him to stop.This is my fault. Rowan is the victim.Him getting aroused by the molester doesn't mean he wanted it; it is just how the body naturally reacts.I should be thankful that Rowan just turned silent and did not slice my neck in anger. He could have done that since I was too close to him a while ago.Sigh. I was really a pervert. It was my fault."I'll go home now.
I was sleeping peacefully in my bed, cradling a pillow to my chest. The sun was beaming through my blinds, causing me to stir. I've always been a morning person, so getting out of bed wasn't a difficult task for me, but today feels very different.I groaned when the first beam of sunlight hit my face.On my nightstand, I grabbed my phone and checked the time."Ugh, why is it so early?" I placed my phone back on the surface and slowly began to sit up. I rubbed my face because, although I still didn't feel like moving, something spurred me on. "Ah, I'm going to play with Maricar a lot today." I muttered sarcastically.I rolled out of my cozy bed and went to my bathroom, where I undressed and just stared at the white tile wall.A short while later, I heard the door being carefully opened, and I immediately started speaking so that whoever was sneaking into my room couldn't escape.I called and said, "Is that you, Rica? Come here."Rica asked, "How do you know that it's me?" She sounded
If I don't have extraordinary strength, I'll get crushed by Wynnzen's large body. She rushed towards me and even leaped on me before hugging me as if she were a huge dog excited to see her owner.She even spun me around with excitement."I thought you were not serious that you would spend time with me!" Wynnzen said after putting me down.Well, I actually have no plan of meeting her on my own; if I don't, I have to mock Rica; but since Wynnzen triggers her a lot, this is a good opportunity to bond with my mother-in-law while mocking the b*tch beside me."Why would I not? Mother is fun to spend time with." I replied. I wasn't lying here. Spending time with her really is fun, except when she insists on making me eat whole animal meat. The beautiful genes of Winston are also from her, so I could never get tired of admiring her beauty."Oh! You're so adorable!""Hehe, anyway, mother, the guards uniform is so beautiful and well-tailored." I pointed at the guard, who was in disbelief at my
"What's wrong with meat?" Wynzenn asked."This is the Lycan's diet. You should eat what they eat and blend with them." Maricar said, shoving the plate of raw steak too close to my face.Is it too late? Did she catch me feeling uncomfortable with the food served?Maybe she already has a clue about my dislike of meat since she was there when I went to the kitchen to pick up some fruits for myself."Don't tell me you find the lycan food disgusting," she added.I could see the smile that Maricar was trying so hard to hide. She might feel great seeing me uncomfortable.But you've got it wrong if you think you win if you make me uncomfortable."No! Get that away from me!" I yelled.I pushed the plate, which caused the stake to fall to the ground. Maricar was still holding the plate, which made me wonder if the steak really fell because I shoved it or did she make it happen?Maricar looked at me with shock, acting as if I were the person with the worst personality here. And since she's up on
I didn't go back to Winston's mansion right away.I went inside the forest and bawled my eyes out there. I spent half an hour reflecting on my sin before I met my adorable child playing cars with Wakkin.Wakkin may find the human invention fascinating, as evidenced by the fact that he didn't appear bored while helping William with the toy car's construction.Was I overly concerned that he would become bored? Even after William jumped into my arms to welcome me, he didn't even glance in my direction."Mama, how's grandma?" William asked."She's energetic as always. We can visit her together next time.""Really? Yehey! How about Grandma Levitra?""Who?"I froze as soon as I heard another b*tch's name, but it's not a good example of cursing and disrespecting my own mother right in front of my son. He might interpret it as proof that a kid can curse their mom.Therefore, I gently explained to William why we and he cannot meet Levitra. I cupped his face and said, "Grandma Levitra is Papa a
I staggered because my neck is my weakest point, and she dares shoot me in the neck!I know now why everyone looked worried when I openly shared with them my weakness. I was because a b*tch like Maricar can take advantage of knowing it."Madam!"Two of the young Lycans supported me in standing. There are only two lycans staying with me, one female and one male. The two others carried their severely injured friend and left the forest to get them treated. I am glad that they are witty enough to move without me even telling them what needed to be done in this kind of situation. I am also hoping that they will also call someone who can help me deal with this b*tch.I am always confident in my powers, but now that my neck has been slit on one side and has a bullet hole in the other, I don't think I could survive any longer if no one came to help."You're too hard to kill, madam." Maricar said while she casually walked towards us as she pointed her gun at us.Like a villain in movies, she l
Three years have unfurled like the pages of a quiet book since the day we exchanged our vows, promising each other a life woven with shared dreams and laughter.Winston and I were not the only ones whose lives were transformed into beautiful, peaceful passages on our page; the Lycans' quality of life also significantly improved.Although there are still rare occasions when we run into difficulties, we can see that we are getting better and stronger. Additionally, in that brief period, the Lycans successfully rebuilt the house that had been destroyed during our conflict with the healers.The Lycans are still reluctant to accept outsiders, but as a sole healer coexisting with them, I have come to appreciate the way of life I had been dreaming of.I can now interact with them whenever I want and freely admire and appreciate their beauty.I am on cloud nine, but as time passes, the quiet whispers of worry become more audible, like a constant murmur in the background of my life—Winston and
I should be saying my wedding vow by now if only these attention seekers didn't ruin our wedding ceremony.I could not help but sigh as I watched the Lycans leave the community hall, forgetting that I was supposed to be the main character of today's event.I can do nothing but continue to move in the same direction as they are.Contrary to them, who carelessly tore their formal wear to pieces, I carefully walked outside, taking care to protect my wedding dress' delicate details.I do not worry that a battle will break out right now.I am sure that the barrier my son built would prevent these healers from entering our territory, even if they bled while banging their heads against it.Now, the only issue was why this new clan of healers was arriving here on my wedding day.Why do they have to bother me on a day when I should be happily enjoying my time?Anyway, at the time I went out to the community hall, Wakkin showed off how he had changed as the Lycan leader.Wakkin's growl reverber
The early morning sun painted the room in a soft, golden tone as I stood in front of the mirror, my pulse pounding frantically in my chest. My hands trembled with a mixture of eagerness and unrestrained delight as I smoothed down the delicate lace of my bridal dress.I couldn't believe that my wedding day was actually here.I know Winston and I are already husband and wife, but doing the ceremony and experiencing the wedding is a whole different level of excitement and feeling.I couldn't help but bounce on my toes, the excitement bubbling up inside me like a champagne cork ready to pop. Every breath I took seemed to tingle with anticipation, and I had to remind myself to slow down and take it all in."Do not ruin the ceremony just because you are excited," I told myself as I stared at myself in the mirror.I worked hard to make this wedding happen, so I must be patient and enjoy it to the fullest.Originally, Winston planned a simple wedding in which we would exchange vows, eat toget
After the death of our dearest child, there is no way we can move on immediately, but we are trying. Also, the whole territory of the Luca Clan grieved for William's death and carried the will that our son left in everyone's heart. We have to rebuild the clan and make it stronger.In the days that followed, the Lycans tentatively stepped back into their old routines, navigating the balance between the past and the present. We rebuilt our homes, which had been destroyed by the battle, and restored the laughter we lost.Everyone is trying and working hard, and my husband was one of the lycans who was working particularly hard."Win, take a break for a moment!"I shouted without even knowing where exactly my husband was. All I know is that he is toiling away inside the construction site, helping to rebuild our mansion."Wait, I'm coming!" Winston answered right away.I glanced up to see him on the third floor before he jumped down to approach me.My jaw dropped as soon as I saw how his a
The lycans are finally prepared to start the party and give out their gifts.The covered court filled up as more Lycans joined us. I think everyone inside the territory came to greet my son at his impromptu birthday party."Happy birthday to you!""Happy birthday, boss William!""Happy Happy birthday to you!"They made a mess of singing the birthday song. I could hear the deaf tones more, and they also sang their own lyrics. It's funnier in that way anyway.When it came to crowd attention, William, as I recall, was very shy.As far as I remember, William was incredibly reserved in front of a group of people. But that shy side of him has long since vanished, as evidenced by the excitement with which he jumped and danced to the messy birthday song that was being sung for him.I happily sang along despite the messy singing."Blow the candle." I said.My son was still catching his breath as he finally behaved in front of his birthday cake. He smiled broadly while the orange glow of the ca
It took three days for William to be satisfied with the "play" he requested. We only spent one day at the amusement park and spent the following days doing everything William requested, such as visiting a marine theme park, visiting a kindergarten, pretending to be a normal human family, racing cars at a circuit, and shopping.Overall, Winston, William, and I were happy with our unexpected family outing.It was not all about play, but we smiled, laughed, and finally had time to talk to each other about everything we had missed.It was the first time we felt like a real family.I wish this moment would never end, but that was just wishful thinking on my part.I know what will happen in the end, but it is extremely difficult for me to accept."Shall we go back to Luca Territory?" William suggested.Winston and I looked at William with a surprised look because he asked about returning home out of the blue."What do you mean?" I asked."Mean by what, mom?""W-well, why are you asking to g
We will all die. Knowing that is the best information we could have—except for knowing when.Because we think that tomorrow or some time in the future will be close enough, we might put things off so much. And it always surprises us when we realize we are running out of time.It really took me by surprise—devastatingly!How am I supposed to accept that my son will leave me soon?Indeed, we are finally together.We are even flapping our wings in rhythm, as if we are having our best time.We appeared stunning with our wings.I looked at my son's and my husband's faces.Their expressions looked bright and relieved, as if nothing was wrong with our current situation.They smiled as they elegantly moved in the air.Am I the only one suffocating in my own hopelessness?I do not like the new reality we are living in, but I also cannot keep harping on how bad things are.No matter how much I won't accept it, I guess I just have to do what they want.I will see to it that William gets to see t
I was lost for words.I stared at my son, hoping that he was just throwing a bad joke. But his melancholy eyes, which were hidden by a fake bright smile, proved that none of his words were intended as a joke."Why are you so surprised, mom?" he asked. "You also do the same.""What do you mean? I am not dying at all.""It's because you only resurrected my father and a few others.""What?""I don't know about my father, but I care a lot for the clan. I don't want it to die out."Although his words were harsh, William looked at his father as if he was relieved. I suppose he does not hate Winston all that much, or has he ever hated him? Strangely, my son would always lead me to get concerned and anxious, as I no longer could tell what was running through his mind.He matured a lot.My baby grew in a flash."Second awakeners can revive the dead, but the price is that part of our life span would be taken out," William said. "They will come back to life like a butterfly.""Like a butterfly?"
The glow of the moon was faint, yet it still predominantly illuminated the night sky.The night is beautiful, and it even becomes more august because of the howling of the wolves around while the elves and vampires also join in, screaming out their joy.Finally, the battle was over, and the survivors had prevailed.We have all the right to rejoice, even if we murdered a lot of creatures.Greed, purpose, motives, and whatnot—I don't care what the others were celebrating. What was important to me was that, at long last, no more clan would prey on my lycans.Even though there are still other healer clans, I am confident that they will not attempt to come to the surface now that everyone is aware of their vulnerability."Finally, we can live in peace." I mumbled. I am still tightly hugging Winston in his naked humanoid form. I think I am getting used to seeing these wolves get naked after their deathly battles. I don't feel flustered seeing the wolves naked anymore, but of course, even if