Max didn't care if Linea was angry and wouldn't talk to him. He was never serious about their marriage. Because of this, Max was reluctant to do anything related to their marriage.And he would only take Linea on vacation to the nearest place that was easy for them to reach and would not take long. In addition, Max would meet with Markus Odephine, the Western pack leader who had been his teacher for some time."You've got to be kidding me, Max! Why only go to Westmont?" grumbled Linea, who finally spoke to him after being silent all day.Max didn't respond because he didn't want to."Max, answer me!""You said you don't mind going anywhere as long as you're with me. Then prove it! I have some business with Markus and need to settle it soon."Linea was still fuming. She looked at her husband angrily. Never once had she felt like a fool because of Max's attitude."I won't go if it's for your business!" she cried. Without a care in the world, Max got up and walked to his room, where he c
Ivory forgot how long she and Seth had been husband and wife. Not once did she allow Seth to get close to ask her to make love to him? Seth also never asked because his desire for the girl was not about intimate things but to have her.Who doesn't know about the legend of a mermaid who is a mythological creature with many advantages? And being the owner of such a creature gave Seth great pride. Of course, that was not all the man wanted, but something big.That said, it was almost the same as Benjamin's wish. Only Seth never even asked Ivory to serve him. Every time Seth came to her, it was to deliver food or chat simply. However, Ivory also did not respond as Seth wanted. Ivory just listened and listened to Seth's story without giving any response.To Ivory, humans are terrifying. They would do anything to get everything they wanted. And for this one thing, Ivory is a victim of endless human desires."Don't be afraid, honey. I just wanted to visit you and bring you some food. You sti
"Max, are you okay? What happened?" asked Mirielle as Max regained consciousness after being unconscious for a day and a night. He was still gasping for breath because he didn't remember anything other than Ivory and the pain moments before he lost consciousness. His only memory was of Ivory and how she was there, and also about the pain the girl was now feeling.Even the location where she was kept, Max didn't remember it."Max ... do you remember anything? What happened?" asked Mirielle again, not wanting to give up because she knew something was wrong, and only Max knew."Don't you know everything, Elle? Why are you asking me? Tell me what happened exactly. How is Ivy? Elle!" urged Max, who was getting frustrated when he discovered Ivory's condition in that strange place. Mirielle had tried to find out, but all she knew was what Max had seen."Why does everyone assume I know everything? I'm not a goddess, Max!""Even goddesses don't know anything, Elle! She's been playing with my l
Max woke up suddenly with his forehead and body covered in sweat. He had just had a nightmare that felt so real. It could be that something was indeed happening to Ivory, given that she was now being held hostage by a horrible creature.Max couldn't believe Seth could do such a cruel thing by holding Ivory captive and torturing her. In his dream, Ivory tried to escape and ended up with several scratches on her body.Seth didn't seem to have any lust to fuck Ivory, but only to punish her for what she had done to him. It was possible that for Seth, Ivory had betrayed the trust or promise they had agreed upon.After all, wolves are very jealous. Max was not sure his dream was a true depiction of what was happening to Ivory, but he felt so sick to see what happened to Ivory and Seth in his dream.What if it was? What if what was in his dream was happening in the real world? If true, Ivory is really in big trouble."Ivy, what happened to you?" muttered Max, who could no longer bear not to
Max busied himself again in the office to forget about Ivory, who had kept disturbing his mind for the past few days. He is still ruled by egoism, which makes him feel hurt over Ivory's attitude when she was at Benjamin's residence, and now she has changed hands with Seth, not making Max change his mind even though he has seen how Ivory suffered while being there.Even though Max had witnessed it himself several times, even though it was only through dreams, it felt natural and should have softened his stony heart a little. However, still, Max questioned whether that was the reality.Although a few days ago, he told Mirielle that he wanted to save Ivory, for some reason, he seemed to doubt his decision again."Max, what's our plan?" asked Mirielle, who appeared suddenly in the office while Max was busy handling some business mergers between Reynz Industry and several other companies. He didn't pay much attention to his sister's words, which he found distracting."What plan?""Saving I
Max wasn't sure what he was doing. All of this was done without a careful plan. He was trying to find out Ivory's whereabouts through Seth by pretending to do counseling and hoping that later he could read Seth's mind.He was already at the clinic and waiting for Seth's arrival. From the scent of his body, the man was not close to Ivory; Max could sniff that out. There was absolutely no Ivory scent emanating from Seth's body. However, still, Max intended to meet Seth to find out where Ivory was.Max sat down after Seth invited him. The man looked calm as if he had done nothing wrong. He then began to ask how Max's condition had been recent because Max had missed the scheduled consultation they should have done a few weeks earlier, maybe even a month."How are you, Max? I thought things were getting better since you didn't update me at all a while ago. What's going on? Are you facing some serious problems?"Max didn't need to answer because Seth's question made sense and was appropriat
Max waited anxiously for Drake. He couldn't guess what was happening there, especially since almost thirty minutes had passed and Drake hadn't given any news. Max was almost inside when Drake called him telepathically, and what his adoptive father said made Max frown, not understanding."Let me handle this, Max. You go tell Elle what happened to Ivy."Max didn't understand. Didn't Drake initially say that they would do it together without any other help? Why did everything change now? Did something happen to him?"Drake, what's going on? We agreed we wouldn't involve the others, right? After all, Seth is alone. He's a rogue and can't possibly have a pack that will protect him," Max said, disagreeing with Drake's proposal that didn't match his original expectations and plans.Max could hear Drake sighing."You don't understand, Max. Just do what I say. Ask Elle and ask her to see for herself what happened. Leave everything to me, and you take care of yourself."Their connection was los
Mirielle recounted everything she saw when she connected with Drake before Drake decided to attack to save Ivory. Max, who heard all that, felt his blood boiling and bubbling. He almost indulged his emotions and ambushed Seth's residence, which, unfortunately, Drake had warned him not to be involved with without Mirielle.Mirielle had been trying to calm the angry wolf. She then advised Max not to be rash and wait until Drake returned with news, as Seth was not an ordinary lycan that could be easily defeated. Although Seth didn't have many members in his pack, the rogues in Eastonville were famous for their strength.Even some members of large packs would not dare to face a rogue even if they were not with the group."You already know how crazy that guy is, Max. Are you still standing by your stance of not caring about Ivy's condition? She didn't even think the crazy guy would do this to her.""I've gone back on the decision to save her, Elle. Now let's figure out how to free her if y
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