Ivory and Max were silent during the trip. Many things filled their respective heads about what they had just experienced. Max, who witnessed how Ivory was in front of doctor Alister, was now uneasy because he was burning with jealousy. While Ivory, the umpteenth time meeting Seth, the man who has managed to change her life for the better, must accept a statement that she did not expect at all from the man. Does Seth think asking Ivory to stay with him will make her look back? Then it hurts again because Ivory knows that Seth only wants her not to be owned by someone else while he has been owned. That woman was fortunate, according to Ivory, because she managed to captivate Seth's heart, who was always kind to all women. Ivory didn't expect that the story between her and Seth, which had never been intertwined, would eventually become more complicated, like a tangled thread. "Why have you been silent since before?" asked Max, who was starting to tire of the silence between them. He
Ivory wandered into each of the rooms in the building she currently occupied. She couldn't believe she had to go through life alone without Max or anyone to keep her company.She didn't want to be alone anywhere. The existence of Max and Mirielle for some time since they freed her from Benjamin made her think that there are still humans who usually act and live life well even though they are not human. And they are the Reynz family and Alsen and their flock.Ivory still remembered how Benjamin treated her. Sweet, even too sweet for her to believe as a reality. And the other side that she did not accept was Benjamin's life, which never even showed how his family was, who he was in front of his father and mother.Benjamin is a human, but he is even stranger than Max and his family.Isn't that right?No, it was not like that. Ivory didn't know who Benjamin was, and Max hadn't had the chance to tell her everything yet.Ivory only knew that Benjamin was the most influential man in Eastonvi
"Elle, can't you stop and tell me what happened to Ivy?" urged Max, blocking Ivory and Gabriella's steps as he had no idea where they were headed. They looked so anxious and hurried. What the hell was going on? Max didn't even get an answer to his question from earlier. "Max, let Gabriella do her job first, okay? Now you calm down and—hey, Max!" Max broke through the portal Mirielle had created with her powers and followed Gabriella somewhere. Of course. They had now arrived at the underwater base where Max had left Ivory. Did something happen to Ivory? That question kept echoing in Max's head. He couldn't help himself when he arrived there and found Ivory lying on the floor, curled up as if in extreme pain. Her face was so pale, and her skin felt ice cold. "Ivy, what happened to you?" The girl opened her eyes slowly, then caressed Max's jaw with her weak hand. "M-Max ... are you here? What are you—uh!" "Ivy, Ivy! What happened? Are you sick?" asked Max, filled with anxiety
The news Gabriella gave Ivory and Max was indeed good and even amazing. Just imagine that in one birth, they will have three babies. It's a rare occurrence and something extraordinary. However, that doesn't seem to be how Max feels, as he is now plagued with deep anxiety. It was only natural that it happened because he was worried about Ivory's condition. No wonder the girl was so weak and helpless because there were not only one but three babies at once that she would carry throughout her pregnancy. Maybe even the nature of the three babies will be a problem later. Will Ivory remain as usual, or will she be affected by the characters of her three babies? "Are you okay?" asked Max, which he realized was a silly question whose answer must be the same question from Ivory. Of course, Ivory was also confused, not knowing if she was okay after discovering she was carrying three babies. She really couldn't imagine that. "Can you believe it? Three babies, Max! As Doctor Avery said, it's
"Let go of me, you fool!" Ivory struggled, breaking free from the bonds on her hands.Ivory had tried to escape by turning into a mermaid when Benjamin's men arrived; who knows what equipment could make them in the base where Ivory was. And the strength of Benjamin's men could not be doubted."Do not resist, Miss Laverne. This is for your safety," said Blue, who had laid Ivory on the back seat of their car."Let go of me, Blue. I know you're a good person. You don't have to be like Ben!" she cried again, trying to break free. However, she felt a slight pain in her stomach that poked out slightly.There were three baby wolves in her womb, which drained Ivory's energy even more, and just making a sound was exhausting."Miss, Mr. Agony has done a lot of good for you. Why do you prefer that wolfman?" asked Blue, leaning closer to the girl to look at Ivory's blue eyes.Ivory did not flinch. She did not want to return to Benjamin's residence after knowing what the man wanted her for. Moreov
Max could not forget Linea's words about the mark on her neck. Does it mean that Linea was the one who transformed into Ivory and seduced Max to make love at the bottom of the lake?And Max had given the wrong mark to Linea. It was not Linea who should have gotten the sacred mark but Ivory. Is that why Max couldn't protect and claim Ivory as his own?"What's going on, Max?" asked Mirielle after she was satisfied with spending time alone. And now, seeing her brother looking glum with his eyebrows knitted together, she knew Max had something on his mind."Don't blame yourself too much, Max. One, Ivory disappeared because I miscalculated. I did not expect Benjamin's men to be able to find Ivory so easily. Second, you did not recognize Linea after she disappeared for so long. She is still a dangerous wolf mage. And I assume the wild wolf that injured Ivory could be Linea."Max straightened up as he heard Mirielle's words and assumptions. It was just an assumption, but Max could not help b
Don't ask how Max felt this time. Heartbroken, of course. What he saw before him a few hours ago was enough to explain how Ivory wanted the pale man. Plus, Ivory's words when she learned of Max's arrival disturbed her."Oh, Max ... what are you doing here?" Ivory asked at that time. Max, already choked up, could not say anything other than just snorting slowly."You don't know anything," Ivory said again. "I wish I could explain this.""You've explained it with all this, and that's enough," Max replied, turning around. He wished then that Ivory would hold his arm and hug him as usual whenever they misunderstood.However, not at all this time. And when Max turned around to see what Ivory and Benjamin were doing, he already knew everything.Ivory and the pale man resumed the game that had stopped. And by then, Max was sure that it would be impossible to ask Ivory to come back. Max was in pain, of course. However, he would not beg to have a woman who had chosen another man.Max needed no
Ivory didn't know how Seth had brought her to the place she knew she was in for the first time.She had known Seth for a long time, but this was the first time she had been to his house. No, this was the first time since Seth got engaged. So it could be assumed that this place was the man's new home.And Seth never changed, still treating her like a long-lost little sister. Or did he do that intentionally so Ivory wouldn't run away again? And even if she ran away again, so what? Ivory would never be in a relationship with a man who already belongs to another woman."You'll be safe here," Seth said as he laid Ivory's body back to normal on the bed.Ivory just looked at the man, who now seemed busy looking for clothes to cover Ivory's naked body, which Seth's jacket had only covered, and now Ivory was confused about covering it with both arms.Seth offered a set of clothes for Ivory to wear, and she immediately put on the clothes, then sat sweetly on the bed."Why are you so desperate?
A few years later..."Do you believe that, Max? Look at our children! They're eighteen now and—oh! Did you go through this too? What age did you turn into an adult?" asked Ivory when she realized the twins, Isaac and Mackenzie, had turned eighteen at five.Max laughed at Ivory's innocent comment. He then took her in his arms and gave her a quick peck on the lips. "At the age of three, I turned eighteen and underwent training from grandpa to accept his title as an alpha Alsenic pack. Didn't you experience that?""Do I look like a magical human like you guys?" asked Ivory, which was answered with laughter by Max."Well, that means we're very far apart in age. You should be older than me. Is that right?" Ivory nodded, then turned to Isaac and Mackenzie, who had finished breakfast. "But the fact is, you're still stunning as you're not aging.""I'm old now, Max." Ivory smiled and turned back to her children.Today both of them would enter the university. The first day would be tiring. Ther
STAY!!!His arrow missed the other way when Seth broke it with a lightning bolt. Whether it hit the target or not, Ronan did not care."Look at me here, dumbass Rogue!" taunted Ronan with a crooked smile; he was deliberately provoking Seth's easily ignited emotions. "You idiot, no one can beat me!" raged Seth, continuing to launch all his attacks brutally. "You, useless Omega! Get out of my way!"DUARR!!!Ronan dashed away as a series of fire explosions erupted violently behind him. Leaping with long footsteps, he moved nimbly, deftly, and agilely. Maneuvering-it was not challenging to dodge Seth's attacks which gradually began to slow down."What's wrong with you? Why are you so slow? You can't even scratch me a little!" Ronan laughed in amusement. Once again, he shot two pairs of arrows."SHUT UP! It's useless! This arrow attack of yours won't be able to paralyze me!"DUARR!!!Ronan leaped high in the air, spun around, free-falling onto the fire-filled ground, and landed with both
"Just give up, Seth! There's no escape or running! Before the rest of us kill you!" scolded Mirielle, meaning what she said. "You are surrounded! You must pay for your crimes before the Goddess Amethyst!"BZZT!"Who do you think you are?! Because you're the chosen Elder who bridges the Moon Goddess, you think you can do anything?"Mirielle sneered, half-inflamed. "Don't you think of all the victims whose lives you have ruined? Packs who were innocent or guilty! Don't you think of the children who lost their families? I don't understand why you chose this poisonous path!"CLASSH!BLARR!"Don't try to understand me, Mirielle! I don't care about anything! As long as my goal is achieved, the revenge of my ancestor's death is avenged, and all those Pack groups you glorify are destroyed forever! In fact, I'm happy to destroy all of you until there's nothing left! Can you organize this world order or life according to your will?! Look at me! I'm in charge! Not even the Moon Goddess can do an
"Now, what do you want?" asked Linea, hardening her tone. She screamed angrily. "I've followed all your orders! You said you wanted to get Ivy's blood to strengthen our power?! Why are you holding her captive now?! You said to build a mansion, especially for this woman?! Have you gone mad?! You broke your promise, Seth!"Seth laughed bitterly. He was still gripping Ivory's body in his arms. They slowly walked backward. "Who do you think you are, Linea?! Controlling or controlling me?! I told you many times not to be silly! We did everything as agreed, remember?! This is my goal! Getting Ivy back."Ivory hissed in disgust as Seth licked the recesses of her neck. It felt like she wanted to kick Seth's ass right now, but what power did she have. Seth's strength was too strong to resist. The more Ivory rebelled-the more Seth strangled her.Linea shook her head. Tears began to flood, stomping her feet in anger like a sledgehammer. Linea was hysterical while numb. "You're a liar! Then, what
"This is my chance," Ivory said in a half-whisper. "There is no more time. I need to see Benjamin right away."Ivory held her babies until they fell asleep. She was carrying and laying Mackenzie and Isaac in their cribs. Ivory's sigh sounded full of heaviness. She had considered it, thinking about Benjamin's words earlier with a long decision.It led Ivory to the absolute path, agreeing to her deal with Benjamin. Ivory knew her decision was crazy. Triggering Max's most enormous anger, but what's the power? Ivory had no choice but to save Lyra's life and her little family and end this grueling war."I'm sorry, babies. I'm just tired of all this bloodshed, fighting, and endless infighting. Maybe through my sacrifice, this war can be stopped. All Seth wants is me, not Lyra. Suppose giving myself up can save everything. Then my decision is worth it." Ivory murmured, rubbing the tops of Isaac and Mackenzie's heads. "I don't know what will happen after I turn myself in. I'm hoping for a mir
"Are you sure? Don't you have anything to say?" asked Max, whose words seemed to go straight into Ivory's heart. Max looked at Ivory tenderly, stroking her beautiful Lunar face lovingly. "I've always believed in you, Ivy. But it feels like there's something you're hiding from me, right?"It felt like there was a thorn in Ivory's throat. It was the umpteenth time Max had asked that question. As an eternal partner, Max probably thought it. Then, Ivory smiled widely. She shook her head lightly. Not tired of showing the same big-hearted attitude. "What do you mean? I don't understand what you're talking about. I've said it many times to you. I'm fine. Just tired of all this. You know it's draining my mind as well as my energy."Max knelt before Ivory and kissed the back of her hand warmly. "Take it easy. Soon this will be over. That's why I planned all this carefully. This battle is our final line to get rid of Seth and Linea forever. If they were left alone, it would only bring us suffer
"Swear to death, Ivy. In the name of my ancestors, I have no intention of hurting or harming you! I am here to talk about Lyra!" said Benjamin, still raising his hands. "I will not go near your baby. I swear."Ivory growled in exasperation. She remembered the conversation about Benjamin's deal with Seth and Linea. How could she trust this traitorous vampire? Benjamin was here to fulfill his deal, to draw Ivory's blood. He must have wanted to hurt and harm her."You, Seth, and Linea are the same!" pointed Ivory with a hateful snarl. She even turned to threaten Benjamin. "You are no different from them. Don't you dare mention Lyra's name! She is my daughter. Lyra will return to me safely. Your plan will fail! You won't be able to take her far or snatch her from me! You can't take Lyra! Step over my corpse first!""For Lyra's safety, I would do anything, Ivy. I even came here to risk my life just for her!" added Benjamin emphatically.Ivory glanced at the baseball bat leaning beside her
"I have to get out of here?!" Benjamin was angry, slamming the glass in his hand onto the floor. His repeated shouts went unheeded. He hated this punishment of confinement. The door of his room was heavily guarded by guards related to the council's discipline who did not understand his predicament. "They didn't even try to help me! What kind of clan are you?!"Benjamin could not continue to be locked up like this; Lyra's life was in danger. Especially hearing the threat of that damn Watcher messenger Seth who was snooping around and sending messages. All this time, Benjamin did not know that he was being stalked. Seth had a crisis of confidence in him, so he hired the Watcher to watch his every move.Benjamin threatens the Watcher, telling him he will get out of this cage and get Ivory's blood. Benjamin threatened Seth that if he dared to touch or hurt his daughter—he would not hesitate to kill Seth and Linea with the worst possible death."Seth is such an asshole!" cursed Benjamin, s
"Much better?" asked Max, gripping Ivory's fingers tightly. Max looked at Ivory's beautiful face closely. Lately, she often looks pale as cotton. Ivory slept poorly at night, exacerbated by her reduced appetite; her body weight had dropped dramatically. This made Max very worried about her."At least, after hearing Amethyst. Much lighter." Ivory nodded, smiled faintly, and sighed heavily. "About Elle, shouldn't we get moving? I don't know why I don't feel good, Max. I have a bad feeling. I can't stop thinking about Elle and Lyra in such a way. I'm so afraid something will happen to them. Elle hasn't reconnected her mind link to me yet. She must be in trouble over there. What if Seth and Linea catch her?""That won't happen, Ivy. Don't doubt Elle; she's very tough. There's no way Seth and Linea will catch her." Max embraced Ivory. "I've explained everything to you about this rescue plan. We're preparing for the meeting and reinforcements. Calm yourself. I promise we'll move as soon a