Max walked quickly to the basement. As Mirielle had said, there was Rob and a few other members of the pack on guard duty. Max, a leader and a descendant of the previous alpha, who everyone still respected even today, had free access to the prison that was forbidden for anyone who did not have permission to enter. He was ready with a bulletproof suit, a penknife, and a pistol with silver bullets that contained serum from the blood of Marion, his mother. Mirielle, who had tested Marion's blood, said it contained a poison that was not deadly but torturous enough for vampires and wolves. And one thing he had not forgotten, a part of his own body that he could easily control to inflict the same painful torture that Seth had inflicted on Ivory—his claws. Max would not let the man feel safe after doing such a heinous thing to the woman he loved. Not even a step into the basement, one of the guards blocked Max's path and prevented the man from entering. "Forgive us, Alpha. For your safety
"Alpha Max!" One of the flock members guarding the dungeon came stumbling in as Max and the others were gathered in a room. They held a meeting evaluating Max's recent actions as a leader.William and Marion were there, of course, and there was one more person who was the previous leader of Alsenic, Jeremiah Alsen, who had passed on the mantle of leadership to his grandson.The arrival of the bodyguard made everyone in the room turn to him with worried eyes. It was unusual for them to have guests coming from the dungeon. Because if so, it must have brought unpleasant news."What's up, Mason?" asked Max, deliberately keeping the man out of the meeting room and only him and Mason talking. However, before Mason could say why he had come, Jeremiah was already there and listening in."Our prisoner, Seth Alister, has escaped. He broke the bars and silver chains that bound him, and his powers have returned!" Mason said with his breath caught in his throat. It was evident that he was in a hur
The man shuffled along with a wound on his chest. He kept holding the damage so that it would stop dripping blood. Otherwise, he would have died on the spot. Although he did not know what kept him alive after being pierced by the silver bullet, he was grateful that he still had the opportunity to escape from that place after sucking the power of one of the guards.Max ... Seth would never forget what that man had done to him. Silver bullets were a curse for wolves, especially rogues. And with the poison in it, it indeed increased the weapon's effectiveness in exterminating races that were considered bullies by some other races, including a group of wolves who had a pack.Seth threw his weakened body onto the grass behind a bush so that none of the Alsenic pack members would find him. After what he did to one of the pack members they trusted, and the worst was what he did to Ivory, they would hunt Seth down in seconds.Solidarity between Alsenic Pack members is well known throughout th
Seth woke up in the middle of the night with sweat pouring down his forehead. He gasped as the heat burned in his chest. Previously he had felt nothing but pain, and it seemed that the potion Linea had given him had provided some relief. However, what was happening now? He appeared to be between life and death right now. Perhaps even closer to the end.He couldn't stop struggling, twitching, feeling the infinite pain in the hole left by the hot lead in his left chest. It was still in there, which was probably why he was now beginning to feel like the grim reaper was waiting for him at the end of the road.Seth didn't want to die now. There were many things he had yet to realize, and with Ivory, his hopes for those goals would become more plausible. Seth could become immortal and have great power to rule the world because of her. Everyone knew that, and he didn't want to lose that opportunity. After all, even if he were now close to death, Ivory, he believed, would be able to prevent t
Ivory agreed to Max's idea of taking her to Max's grandmother's residence in the Northernshore area, still part of The Cardinal but further away from Eastonville and others nearby. The Northernshore was a beautiful place; almost most of the area was coastal. The seawater was connected to the rest of The Cardinal, which would converge into one stream with a sizable tomb in the center. No one dares to approach the cemetery, although it is said to be a place that is mesmerizing in its beauty and magic of the cemetery. Max and Ivory arrived at a building with a beautiful modern design with a large pillar filled with seawater with marine animals in it. Ivory tightened her grip on Max when she saw how Emilia Reynz's residence was filled with the beauty of the ocean floor. One thing that popped into Ivory's head when she saw the layout of Emilia's house was fear. What if Emilia was a marine animal predator? Just look at how most of the room was filled with views of seawater flora and fauna
Max was still holding the wet towel in his hand. He soaked it several times in the water from a nearby container and placed it on the forehead of the woman, who was now lying unconscious on the bed.Ivory, who initially looked strong and had improved after undergoing a session with Emilia, suddenly collapsed, and Mirielle was the first to find her. Ivory's condition is now the concern of many people, including Emilia, who is also concerned about what Ivory has been going through recently."What else happened to you, Ivy? Please, wake up ... you have to get better. You scared me, Ivy," murmured Max, who could now only watch Ivory and occasionally caress the girl's head and face. "Why does that bastard dare to treat you like this? What does he want?""He wants eternal life, Max. Didn't I tell you?" said Mirielle, who had just stepped into the room where Max and Ivory were. "Have a drink first; you'll also be surprised when you see Ivy's condition."Max accepted a glass of warm chocolate
After being unconscious for several hours, Ivory finally opened her eyes and was much better. She even looked for Max when she first woke up, just as she couldn't find him in the room. Max wasn't there with the others, but he wasn't going anywhere. He just felt guilty for his actions that caused Ivory to have to go through this much trouble.Max may not have been the only one to inflict wounds on Ivory's life, but it all started with him. Ivory might have been heartbroken because of Seth's mistake—leaving her and deciding to get engaged to another woman. And when Max makes her a lucrative offer with money to pay off her debts and a means to get revenge on Seth, she agrees.And that's just the way it is. Ivory kept her virginity for Seth so that if he wanted her, she could give him everything. However, what happened was only a disappointment."Where's Max?" asked Ivory, who couldn't wait for the man since she woke up, but Max didn't appear before her."He's smoking outside," Mirielle l
Max was helpless. His feet and hands were now bound with a silver rope that he had no idea where he got from. He struggled, trying to break free, but his efforts were in vain because, despite his best efforts, he didn't have Mirielle's magic. So it was impossible to defeat anyone who possessed powers beyond reason.Max should have thought before promising something to this woman back then. However, everything had already happened. Now when the woman demanded the promise he once made in a fit of rage, Max could not fulfill it because no matter what, the woman's request was against his conscience. After all, it would never be possible for Max to jeopardize Ivory and her family just because of a promise from a young man.Max's pupils widened as a ray of light shone directly at him from the crack of the open door. A woman entered and pulled up a chair, sitting not far from where Max was. She looked at him for a moment, then began to speak as it seemed Max was trying to break free from the
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