It doesn't matter who the man named Benjamin is who is now holding Ivory to be his captive. Because the most important thing right now is that the man treats Ivory very well. Even too good when compared to Max's treatment of her. Especially after the man managed to return Ivory's legs, the girl felt very grateful. "Why are you being nice to me? What do you want?" asked Ivory, still with a skeptical tone that would not go away even with Benjamin's kind treatment. She would still ask about the origins of the charming-looking man. "I am your sweet dream, Ivy. You need not worry; I will not hurt you." Ivory still couldn't believe what Benjamin said to her. She focused on the man to find the truth in his sparkling eyes. "You must have a bad intention to me. Tell me!" Benjamin chuckled. "Do you think that way? It is fine if you think so. However, you can prove it later." The man paused as they arrived at the doorstep of a room that looked so special. "Come on in; the party is about
Ivory sat stunned, looking straight ahead with a blank stare. Her face was scowling, remembering the incident at the club that made her feelings mixed up. She was both upset and embarrassed. Benjamin must know what his men did to prevent Ivory from enjoying her party night a few hours ago. "So Black beat that guy up?" asked Benjamin as he handed Ivory a drink. Ivory reached for her glass but did not respond at all. She was still angry, of course. However, she did not know why she was upset at Black's behavior. Benjamin mandated the man to look after her, so it was only natural for Black to act when Max touched Ivory. "And you are angry with me when Black hit that man. Who was that man that you are so upset about, hm?" "No one, Ben. Just a guest who wanted to see my dance. And your overzealous boys are just embarrassing me!" Benjamin laughed at Ivory's scolding, which sounded so musical in his ears. He was fascinated with the girl, it seemed. "It is only natural for him to do th
Ivory was back to doing what she loved. At first, she had no intention of leaving her room—after all, this club was not the place for her.But she was bored most of the time, and the first time she stepped into the club, her fascination with the dance floor hooked her.Benjamin was a jealous man. He ordered Black and Blue to keep watch as long as Ivory was on the dance floor. And the two bodyguards did well."Black, you heard me! It would help if you didn't repeat what you did yesterday. Do you understand?" said Ivory when they were in the particular dressing room. Black was outside while Ivory was inside and exchanged his clothes with the costume that Benjamin provided for her.Black heard Ivory's voice from his place, but the man was in turmoil. He had received orders from Benjamin that no one could touch Ivory, while the defiant girl wanted respite.However, if Black had not beaten Max, he might have been lifeless."Sorry, Miss. I was only doing what Mr. Agony told me to do.""To h
"How did she escape?" Benjamin asked his men furiously. His eyes were red, not because of anger, but because that was Benjamin's proper form, and everyone knew it.However, they were no different from Benjamin; they were all from the same race.Benjamin was still trying to contain his rage. He did not believe that Ivory could just run away because she was still in her mermaid form, and there was no way she could get out of the aquarium without anyone's help."Have any of you helped her?" Again, the man intimidated the bodyguards he had assigned to guard the club. And one of them was Black, who he had specially appointed to be a special guard for Ivory.Everyone looked down at Benjamin's question. No one dared to speak up. Not even Black."You ... did you do anything to her?" Benjamin asked Black. The man raised his face and was ready to tell everything he could not believe."She ... suddenly disappeared from the aquarium, sir. I do not know what happened. She was originally hoping tha
"Where's Max?" asked Mirielle to her mother and father as they enjoyed dinner together. The two looked at each other with furrowed brows. "Isn't he in his room? Didn't you just come from there?" asked Marion, who was trying to suppress her anxiety because Max hadn't been seen since this afternoon after their little argument. Mirielle shook her head. "I was there, and he wasn't there. Maybe he met Ivy at the lake?" she monologued. She continued eating and went to look for Max's whereabouts. However, Marion quickly grabbed her daughter's arm and led her to a corner of the room so that William or the others wouldn't overhear their conversation. "Who is that girl, Elle? Is she—" "You don't need to worry, Ma. She's an ordinary girl who's not human. But so what, are we all non-human?" Elle replied, sounding relaxed. "Yes, I know, and not worrying about us. Max ... he could have preyed on that girl, Elle!" Marion emphasized her intonation this time. "He still doesn't understand or perh
Benjamin is still searching for Ivory and has yet to find her. None of his men dared to show up before finding Ivory. Because as clear as his orders, he will punish them if they return without results. Benjamin began to get frustrated and desperate. He never thought he was so crazy when he discovered Ivory was missing. Benjamin had never been so attached to any woman before. All just for fun—just like what he did with Ivory. Pleasure, enjoyment, fulfillment—all there was in his head. And for what Ivory gave him—even sexual gratification—he treated Ivory like a queen. He would fulfill whatever she wanted. Everything she wanted Benjamin would fulfill. Without any exception because he never knew who Ivory first met and left his heart with. That was his promise to Ivory. However, Benjamin does not expect the girl to run away, which means, Ivory is unhappy to be around Benjamin. But why? Hasn't Benjamin given and done everything? Does this have something to do with the two foreign gue
Max couldn't accept hearing Ivory's rant, which heated his chest. The girl should not have said all that. If Ivory had been told that, then the girl wanted Benjamin. Not just because she was drunk but because she wanted it from that pale man. "Stop it, Ivory! Please, don't say that again. I ..." Max couldn't continue, but inside, he was already raging with anger. He wanted to teach the girl a lesson, but what? Max could no longer contain his feelings. He lay ivory back on the sofa, stripped off strand by strand of clothing attached to Ivory's body, scooped up the girl's lips with his lips, and kissed her deeply and soulfully. Whether he admitted it or not, he was, in fact, jealous when he heard Ivory mention Benjamin's name repeatedly. Max could not accept the man touching Ivory even though he had no right to be angry. Ivory was no one, even once, someone he wanted to eliminate. And remember that every time Max shudders at the thought of how ruthless he is. He now does something
The four of them were silent as they enjoyed their dinner. Ivory's gaze wandered around the room when she didn't find Max in the dining room with them. She wondered where he had gone and if it had anything to do with what had happened between them.Mirielle had not opened up about Max as if she didn't care. Or as if Max was not a member of their family.Ivory forced a smile as Marion and William asked her many questions. And none of their questions referred to Max.Ivory then locked herself in her room when they had finished their dinner. She didn't care if the Reynz family considered her rude; she didn't want to communicate with anyone.Except for Max, perhaps—because he was the only one responsible for Ivory's mood this time.Max owed Ivory a lot of explanations.Ivory couldn't stand her feelings. She then intended to divert her mind to something more interesting to her. She swayed her steps towards the lake and took off each piece of clothing, and plunged into the water.She didn't
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