"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
Jester said that Max would probably be back before dusk. Still, Ivory even waited until she was almost bored, and there was no sign that Max would return to the place where Ivory was left, or perhaps Max deliberately left for whatever reason. Ivory felt annoyed. Was this what Max had planned all along? Is it possible that Max didn't intend to invite Ivory in the first place? Ivory doesn't even know the answers to all those questions. She was still waiting in the garden, going to her room, then back to the park, and so on. She was bored because she didn't know what to do. Jester tried to keep her company and comfort her, but now and then, she would go to her room and sink back into silence. Ivory was already in her room this time. She was tired and decided to rest. She couldn't reach Max's cell phone, and she didn't know how to confirm Max's whereabouts because Ivory couldn't get him telepathically. The Max attitude this time, of course, made Ivory anxious because Max didn't usually
"Forgive us, Luna. You are not allowed to leave this area until Alpha Max has returned. It's an order from the Alpha Jester, and for your safety, you'd better obey his rules," said one who made Ivory sit down weakly. However, she didn't feel that way for long because she realized she had to look for Max in the western region.Ivory got up and faced the considerably tall man with expel, explaining her purpose was for leaving that place."Tell Alpha Jester I can't obey his orders because I have to find my husband and then go home immediately. I have two babies to take care of, and I can't stay here too long," Ivory said, which made the bodyguard turn to his flock. "Please, just call Alpha Jester.""He's resting, Luna."Ivory didn't know what else to do but run. She ignored the call of the bodyguard, who was trying to catch up with Ivory's fast pace to get out of where she was. Ivory continued to walk but stopped at an area boundary where a gate first read 'Welcome.' And now the gate dis
Did something happen to Luna Ivory?" asked Ronan, who took Mirielle everywhere, and now they were in Westmont, where the Odephius Pack was located. However, they have not been able to meet Markus Odephine because the man is a doctor by profession, and in Westmont, there is an outbreak of a disease that is quite disturbing. Now Mirielle and Ronan were in a room for quarantine so they would not contract the disease. A few people were beside them, but there was no Max there. "It seems that we're caught in a problem, Ron. I can't explain what it is, but take a look." Mirielle pointed across the room. "Of all the people, there's no Max among them. And there's a high tide on the Southernshore right now. Ivy can't leave the area, and I don't know what happened to her to end the call like that." Both of them were silent momentarily, a worried look on Mirielle and Ronan's faces. They had never faced a problem as mysterious as this, so it was only natural that the two of them were trying thei
Ivory woke up as the moonlight faded slightly. It was said that when the moon was blue, the night would be much longer than usual, as she now realized. It wasn't even dawn yet, but she couldn't find Max beside her. Was he cleaning up? "Max ..." Ivory called, followed by a search for her husband. All over the room, she found only a space occupied by her. "Where were you again, Max?" Ivory picked up her cell phone and dialed her husband, just like the previous few days. It was only connected to voicemail and that annoyed Ivory. She couldn't figure out what was going through Max's head to come over only tonight, but in the morning, he was gone again. However, Ivory looked at herself, still fully dressed like last night. Ivory gaped and sagged onto the bed, remembering and believing that last night was not just a dream. However, how is it possible that the clothes attached to her body can return intact when they were torn apart before? She could not let this happen. If it continued lik
"What can we do now, Elle? Are we going to stay here?" asked Ronan as he looked around the quarantine room filled with people they did not recognize. They were sure that some were members of the herd and some were ordinary humans traveling and had ended up in this place because of the plague, as they said."There's no way we can stand idly by, Ron. Ivy and Max are in danger. You wait here. I'll find Alpha Markus to have a heart-to-heart talk with him." Mirielle grabbed her sling bag, got up, and was about to walk away, but Ronan called her name."Shouldn't I come with you to look after you?" asked Ronan, making sure. After all, despite their relationship as lovers, Ronan was her bodyguard, and his duty was to protect Mirielle.However, the girl shook her head. "I don't want to involve you anymore, Ron. I'm going to fix the mistakes I've made. So, let me do it all by myself. Just wish me luck!"Mirielle exited the quarantine building and calmly searched for Markus' whereabouts. From th
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