Ivory had already completed the first mission, where she had to find Linea and Seth's hiding place. But unfortunately, there was not a single sign of the two wolf witches anywhere, even though Ivory had followed the point mentioned by her best friend in the ocean. She waited until dusk, and there was no chance they would meet Linea or Seth.Ivory did not want to waste any time. She rushed back to where she tied Benjamin and intended to free him. However, upon arrival, she did not see Benjamin, who she remembered well where she had tied him up. Ivory was stunned for a moment before deciding to go back home and tell Max and Mirielle, who must have been waiting for news from her.She arrived home, and Benjamin was there with Max, which almost caused a fight between the two."Hey! What are you guys doing!" Ivory stood between Max and Benjamin and blocked them by spreading her arms. "Max, what's going on?""You just ask this guy what he is doing that he is seen talking to Linea!" said Max
"What were you doing out there? What took you so long?" asked Seth when Linea had just returned after excusing herself for a walk in the fresh air. Linea had begun to feel her body becoming frail and prone to illness, which was why she took time every afternoon to simply get some fresh air outside or go to the park by herself."I only went out for a while. Is there a problem?" Linea asked. Seth just snorted. "Where's Lyra? I haven't seen her since yesterday.""You're still keeping her in this house, even though you haven't paid a moment's attention to her yourself. Do you want someone else to keep doing it? You've hired a housekeeper for that baby as if she were your own daughter. I don't understand what's in your head, Linea!" Seth grumbled and deliberately showed that he disliked Lyra's presence in his house.Linea was used to Seth's grumbling, and she would not be swayed in the slightest, especially now that she was pregnant and needed some peace of mind. So Seth's words would be j
Ronan was already standing at the spot where Ivory had precisely been watching Linea based on the ordinate point given by her ocean companion. However, Ivory does not immediately leave the man but gives more information about Linea and Seth. "You might need this to confirm what the characteristics of Linea and Seth are. You have to be careful for this, Ron," said Ivory giving instructions and warnings to the man who seemed to deliberately sacrifice and surrender himself to the enemy they were hunting in order to save Lyra. Ronan just nodded at Ivory's warning while still circling with his wolf eyes to see the slightest change so that he could keep an eye on the place. He sharpened his sense of smell to sniff out Linea's body scent through the object that the woman had left behind in her old place—luckily, Ivory found and kept it for him to use as a tool in finding Lyra. "Did you recognize the scent, Ron?" asked Ivory, and once again, Ronan nodded. "Then I'll leave you here. Hopeful
"What's taking them so long, Max?" asked an impatient Ivory, who was getting increasingly agitated when she didn't hear from Mirielle. They had no idea what she and Ron were up to and were getting more and more agitated at not knowing anything. He tried to contact Mirielle but couldn't connect. "Maybe Elle is wearing a protective cloak right now. And that makes me even more nervous. Max, do something!"However, Max was still calm, confident that his sister could handle everything. Unfortunately, not Ivory. She couldn't bear to get out of the car and go to the place where Mirielle and Ronan were."Ivy, calm down. Elle will be fine. I'm sure of it. Besides, she's not alone but with Ron. You know, Ron is very good at fighting. That's why Grandfather chose him to be Elle's bodyguard.""But I'm really worried, Max. What if it turns out that—" Ivory stopped her sentence as the vision previously unconnected with Mirielle suddenly opened, and she could see what Mirielle saw. "Max, Elle saw Be
Benjamin just complied, for Lyra's sake. He was willing to do anything. However, he could not sniff the smell of his daughter's blood. He shook his head without saying anything; for now, he just listened to the wishes of this crazy couple. If Seth wanted to play with him, Benjamin would not hesitate to kill them.Seth smiled a vicious crooked smile while Linea sighed heavily behind him."Sit down. Make yourself at home, Ben."Benjamin hissed faintly. He did not like Seth's familiar greeting towards him because until whenever vampires and werewolves were eternal enemies.Mirielle thumped the trunk of the pine trees in her arms. "Damn! They entered the cabin. At this rate, I won't be able to hear everything they say. Come on, Ron!""Wait a minute, Elder! Where are you going? Be careful!""Ssssh! Keep your voice down! Just follow me!" said Mirielle waving a hand.Ronan followed Mirielle; what else could he do? Ronan seemed disappointed he didn't have this great ability like his young eld
"I swear to kill you, Seth! Don't you dare hurt my daughter, you asshole!"Seth let out a long breath. His triumphant smile never faded. Sitting on his plush sofa again, he took a sip from his champagne glass. "Yeah. Yeah. Whatever you say. Don't forget it. Now, go! The sooner you bring Ivy to me, the better. I need to tell your daughter a good bedtime story tonight."Benjamin felt a pain in his chest. There was a burning pressure building up there. Hearing Seth's words just now made his heart ache even more. Benjamin's face was crimson, and his veins heated up. He was burning with anger but could not do much because Benjamin did not want to jeopardize Lyra's life."Let me see her for just a moment. I miss her so much, Seth." Benjamin said, half-begging, he was willing to sacrifice his pride in order to meet Lyra. He is willing to lower his head as well as his voice. This crushing defeat must be swallowed whole for the sake of his daughter.For Benjamin, submitting to a werewolf was t
"And they lived happily ever after." Linea ended her tale. Noticing the silence, there was no more funny talk from Lyra. "Lyra?" she called out softly. Linea closed the fairy tale book in her hand. "Oh, this child is asleep already. How peaceful your face is. I always like to see you asleep like this. It feels wonderful."Linea had just finished reading a bedtime book to the baby, and lo and behold, she was peacefully sleeping. Her pretty, little face glowed like an angel's. Her plump cheeks were blushing red. Pulling up the blanket to warm the baby's body, Linea let out a long sigh, somehow smiling. Gently stroking her tiny back, luminous hair, and adorable hands. Linea hissed softly. Her happy laughter erupted. Her fingers gently stroked Lyra's supple cheeks. "You're so adorable, Lyra. You know what? It's strange how Seth could hate this cute little angel so much."Linea laughed again, bursting with happiness. Admiring the tiny creature sleeping in a sweet position. The peace on
"Come on, twinnies. Here you go. You must be hungry. Oh, my dear. I'm sorry I took too long getting the milk and making food for you, too." Jeremiah called out. In both hands were twin bottles full of milk. "Come on, smart, intelligent, kind children, the pride of their parents."Jeremiah set up two high chairs, and on their table was a variety of soft foods. Ivy had always cautioned Jeremiah to give them healthy complementary foods."You guys are growing so fast. Sit tight. You guys are smart. Please be patient, okay? Your mom and Dad are on a mission to rescue Lyra."Isaac and Mackenzie, crying hysterically because they were hungry, sat in the baby seats quietly. Their eyes were fixed on the food that was full of bright colors. Their tiny hands moved, scooping and devouring it slowly.Jeremiah laughed widely at the sight of their little faces covered in avocado mousse. While accompanying them to eat, Jeremiah actively engages them in conversation.They are tired from playing around
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