Max was still searching for Lyra, who he thought might be in Linea's hands. Mirielle's words made him think of a thousand and one possibilities why Linea had brought Lyra. Of course, with that purpose. Max couldn't accept it. After all, Lyra was just a baby who didn't understand the problems between him and Linea. So Linea shouldn't involve his baby like that.However, Linea would never understand that because even love she could not give and feel. That's why Linea could never be faithful to Max. The question was, why could she be faithful to Seth?Max returned to the headquarters and met Ivory there because he knew Ivory must have found Linea's residence and could provide information so Max could get his baby back. Max will do anything as long as Linea returns Lyra and stops interfering with his and Ivory's lives and their children.Arriving at the headquarters, Ivory still sat staring blankly. It seemed that she was so sad over Lyra's disappearance.Realizing Max's arrival, Ivory go
Max still couldn't believe he'd been fooled by that witch again. She had brought the antidote, but Max couldn't bring Lyra back into his arms. He couldn't imagine how Ivory would feel if she learned about Max's foolishness.Mirielle had asked him to do that. How could Mirielle give such a stupid suggestion? Did the girl do it on purpose, or was this also Linea's doing? Anything could happen when dealing with that woman and her magic.Max staggered into his parents' residence, then plopped on the sofa and closed his eyes. He didn't have the guts to return to the base where he and Ivory had made a comfortable home. The reality became uncomfortable when they imagined Lyra would not be by their side. No one knew where the baby was and whether Linea had taken her or if she had disappeared.Strangely enough, how did Linea know Max was on his way there? Had she been following Max's every move from the moment Max arrived at his residence? Max's plan had even been quite perfect and had gone sm
Max was still, as always, searching for Linea, who he believed was carrying his daughter. Although he wasn't sure where Linea was, Max was still trying. He had promised himself and Ivory. Especially after Benjamin found out that Ivory and he had a baby, the man could have hunted down one of the babies.Today he had searched everywhere for Linea's whereabouts. Some places she might have gone to because they were her family and relatives, but still no results. Max went home empty-handed and was greeted with a warm smile by Ivory.The woman wrapped her arms around her lover's waist, hugged him from behind, and kissed his back. Meanwhile, Max, reflecting and thinking about Lyra's condition, was finally distracted by Ivory's presence. He kissed the back of Ivory's hand and found the mark he had made when he first made love to Ivory. The mark is still there."Did you think it would go away after another man touched me?" asked Ivory, which was greeted with a relieved smile by Max. "I used to
Several months they were passed with Max's grueling search. However, he didn't want to give up so easily. He believed that one day he would find Lyra and bring her back to them. Likewise, Ivory was starting to be able to join in the search because Isaac and Mackenzie were a little older and were sometimes taken care of by nannies specially hired by Max, of course, with conditions that required them to master self-defense and protection for both babies.Isaac and Mackenzie's growth cannot be considered ordinary because, after all, they are baby wolves, which is different from other babies who will grow according to age. They have even shown posture and intelligence development that exceeds that of a six-month-old baby. They are like two-year-olds.Not only that, Max and Ivory's wedding will be held shortly. They have made all the preparations with the help of Mirielle and others. Therefore, they don't want to think about anything else until their event has been completed.In two days,
Mirielle is on the mend, and she can go about her usual activities and even attend Max's wedding. She had been sick for a long time as if Amethyst had deliberately punished her for her mistakes. However, she and Ronan were still in a relationship because no one else could capture the young elder's heart but him."Are you sure you want to see Amethyst, Elle?" asked Ronan once he saw that Mirielle was ready, and she told him not to follow her. "I must accompany you. Who knew that Amethyst would be so cruel? She held back your powers and made you sick for a long time."Ronan's intentions were good, as he did not want anyone to hurt Mirielle. However, for Mirielle, it would only make the moon goddess angry."Ron, I appreciate your help, but we never know how Amethyst is. After all, I've done something she doesn't like, whether right or wrong. So I don't want to add to her list of reasons to hate me. I need my powers back or make me human; that's the negotiation I'm asking for.""Didn't Al
"Max! Why did you block me when I wanted to teach Amethyst a lesson earlier? You know she's a demon who poses as our God. Did you know?" grumbled Mirielle as they were already on their way home. Nothing came of their struggle to seduce and beg for Amethyst's mercy. Unfortunately, all they got was another bluff and request that only spoiled Mirielle's mood.Mirielle is now directing her anger at Max, who has been near her since the beginning, and asks her to be patient when she wants to vent her anger and protest."I'm just trying to protect you, Elle! She has far more power than you. You can't just vent your emotions," Max replied as he drove the vehicle at a steady speed. His concentration was still on the busy road, which made him pay no attention to Elle."If anything happens to you, I won't be able to forgive myself, Elle. So don't protest about what I did for you anymore. It's all because I love you."Mirielle could not be wooed with even the sweetest words. She was too furious a
Max had finished the work piling up since he took an extended leave to celebrate his wedding. He and Ivory have no intention of going on their honeymoon as Ivory is still reluctant to leave her two babies, plus her and Max's plan to track down The Cardinal to find Linea and snatch Lyra back into their arms.Max did not allow Ivory to come along to look for Lyra, but no one could block the wishes of his wife, who was so stubborn. In the end, Max was forced to allow her to come along. Now, the two of them were in a car that was moving slowly along the Eastonville road to Westmont. Max plans to meet Markus Odephine, the alpha of the Odelius Pack, who controls the western region of The Cardinal.Max and Ivory would enlist the help of Markus' pack to help find Lyra, as their search had continued for quite some time without success. Ivory was almost desperate, but Max was not. He was confident that he would find his daughter."Is this the right path? Isn't Westmont past the coast and the oc
Max and Ivory were already at Jester Moonson's mansion, not far from the hotel where they were staying. They were welcomed and entertained very well by the fifth-generation Moonson family. The first generation to the following three generations had passed away, and Jester, Max's college friend, held the mantle of pure leadership.The meeting of the two was enlivened with hospitality because it happened that Jester did not yet have a companion and was in search of one."It seems that you have to give up your title as a player if you want to get a partner, J," said Max, who knew very well how many women loved Jester. Especially at thirty, considered mature by most people, he looked even more dashing, and more people yearned to be his softie."I wish I could be like you, but it will only exist in my imagination. I'm still a man who gets bored easily with just one woman. Come on in." Jester welcomed his two guests in and treated his house as their own considering how familiar Max was with
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