Chapter 22Friend***Leila was just so flabbergasted as she saw Duncan in front of her grandparents’ house.“What are you doing here?” She managed to ask him.But Duncan’s hug became a bit tighter – as he shook his head.“I am just so happy to see you, Leila. My God, I am very worried.” He said – full of concern.Then, he broke his embrace and held her both shoulders. His light brown eyes reflected worry as he looked at her from head to toe – as if he was trying to check whether she was really alright or not.Leila chuckled to lighten up the mood.But a warm and big hand pulled my arm – causing me to step away from Duncan. My eyes widened as I saw Hunter’s dark expression as he looked at Duncan.She swallowed hard – as her lips slightly ajar. Her eyes moved from Duncan’s now serious expression, then Hunter’s cold and annoyed face.“Uh, I am fine. Why are you here, anyway?” Leila inquired curiously.But the two seemed like they didn’t hear what she just said.“Who are you?” The two as
Chapter 23Blood***Leila was torn between the two. Her widened eyes looked from one to the other – until she could no longer hold the tension between them. She pulled her arms away from them.Hunter glared at her while Duncan let out a deep sigh as he gave her a short glance.“What is wrong with you two?” Leila asked curiously – as she folded her arms in front of her chest.She wasn’t annoyed – but she was purely intrigued and bewildered. She couldn’t understand the sudden animosity between them – when they had just met.“I think, your neighbor likes to talk to you. I will just be outside, Leila.” Duncan suddenly stated – and went out of the house before she could say more.Leila let out a deep sigh as her lips parted because of what happened. Then, she faced Hunter.“What is your problem?” She asked him seriously.To be honest, she was totally unaware of the reason for his irritation. Prior to their journey back here, he was fine. He even watched me while I prepared the ingredients
Chapter 24Cure***Hunter heard the loud and eerie growling sound from a distance. His eyes widened as he dashed out of the house. He almost bumped into Duncan, who was going inside the house.“Where the hell is Leila?” Hunter inquired critically.But based on Duncan’s expression, he seemed so oblivious as to what he was asking him.“What do you mean? I didn’t see her. I am-”Hunter didn’t wait for his words to finish and immediately ran to the woods where he heard the loud growl.“Look around! Haven’t you seen Leila?” He promptly inquired about the hunters around, but they simply shook their heads.Damn it!‘I should have known!’ Hunter thought to himself.His heart was beating so loudly inside him because he knew… He could identify that kind of growl. It came from a rogue.“Damn it!” Hunter murmured as he smelled the rogues around.He knew right there and then that rogues were truly around the area.‘I shouldn’t have not asked her to come here. It is not yet safe for her! Damn it!’
Chapter 25Decision***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Hunter…” It was his brother, Hector, who gave him a beer.Uncle Bob was talking to the elders about it. Their parents weren’t around – and everything have a process. Even though it was already decided – we couldn’t evade the fact that we still have to follow the rule.He accepted the beer from his hand – and instantly take three huge gulps before putting it down the wooden stair where he was sitting to.Hector, on the other hand, leaned on the wooden wall as he silently drank his beer.Silence filled the air – as the almost full moon was glistening with the star
Chapter 26Silver***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Damn it!” Hector was walking back and forth – as he uttered those curses under his breath.He couldn’t believe that Hunter could go on to this extent. However, he couldn’t compete with it. He was just hoping that everything will be okay – and their parents… They needed to go back here – as soon as possible.The elders haven’t decided to approve the ritual yet. And if they found out that the family had done this without their consent, he didn’t know what might happen.However, right now – he knew that whatever happened, we have to make sure that Leila was fine
Chapter 27Awake***Hunter woke up that day – with his head throbbing in pain.He was in his own room – and he was half naked. He was oblivious – and he couldn’t think rationally right now. All that he could think of was the fact that his head seemed to be cracking in half.“F*cking headache…” He cursed under his breath.The light coming from the sun was already sneaking to him from his curtain. It was a cold morning – as the sun was covered with grayish clouds. It seemed like it would soon rain.He let out a deep sigh.‘What happened?’ He asked himself – bewildered, as he got up from his bed and leaned against the headboard.He held his pulsating temple – as he tried to remember what happened. He felt so weak, too. It was as if he had been into an intense training. And yet, he couldn’t even remember anything – as if his mind was too exhausted to do its job and just decided to stop working for a moment.Hunter groaned in frustration.He didn’t want this kind of thing. He hated that h
Chapter 28Save***Leila opened her eyes – as she felt the pain slowly rushing into her own body. It was as if every part of her was already too throbbing that she couldn’t even lift her own fingers. It was also so difficult for her to breath.“Leila…” She could recognize Myrtle’s voice calling her name.However, her mouth was dry – as she opened her lips and say something. But she couldn’t utter a single word. She was still oblivious as to what was happening around her.But she tried so hard to fight her own pain.‘I can do it. I can do it…’ It was like a mantra inside her head.“Butler Henry, kindly call Hunter and Uncle Bob…” Myrtle ordered the good butler – who instantly obeyed her order.Then, she looked at her. That was the least that she could do now. She opened her mouth – as she breath using it.“Water?” She asked kindly – and all that she could do was to nod her head as an answer.Even doing that, Leila felt to be too painfully difficult.Myrtle helped her she put some wate
Chapter 29Wolf***‘I am a werewolf?’ It was all that was inside Leila’s mind – as she requested to be alone for the time being.She wanted time for herself. She wanted to think about it. She wanted to process everything to herself.***“This is the only way, Leila. I hope you understand. Hunter bite you and perform a ritual – for you to become like us. The wolf you met is your inner wolf. This… This is the only way to save you.”***Those words kept on playing inside her head like a broken stereo.Then, her tears fell – like a waterfall descending endlessly from her eyes.Leila bent her knees – before putting her arms above her knees and buried her face in it.She cried like there was no tomorrow. She couldn’t believe that from now on, she couldn’t get back to her old self anymore. That she had to face the fact that she was now a werewolf.What about her mother? And Darcel? What will happen to her now?She didn’t know.Her mind was confused – and in chaos.She didn’t know how to dea
Chapter 117Better******Darkness.That was what she saw when she opened her eyes.She looked around – but there was no one.Leila’s heart was beating so loud inside her chest.“Silver…” She called her inner wolf – and right there and then, Silver appeared in front of her.She was truly surprised.“Where are we?” Leila asked – full of worry, confusion, and curiosity.She looked around once again. Her heart beat was escalating. She was totally confused – and she didn’t know what happened to her prior to how she ended up there.“What happened?” She asked once again – as she met Silver’s eyes.“You almost got it bad, Leila… You pushed yourself too mu
Chapter 116No Stopping***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.******“You shouldn’t overdo it, Leila… If you did, you might be eaten by your animalistic side. Just make sure to get hold of yourself. Remember that deep, profound, and extreme emotions could trigger your animalistic side. And if it does, you must overcome it yourself. If not…” Myrtle looked at her seriously.This is the first time; she saw her like this.“You might not be in your human form again… So, always be careful, Leila. Don’t you ever overdo yourself.”***Those were Myrtle’s words.Words that she had th
Chapter 115Too Late***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila knew that she wouldn’t back down – not without a fight.She would make sure to embrace Silver fully.Silver growled loudly – as if she was trying to intimidate Donovan.She wanted to embrace Silver. If she was simply alone – she knew that she couldn’t fight Donovan that way.He looked like a devil wanting to devour her anytime.His wolf form – as a pitch black furred wolf – was just a scary thing to see.Not to mention his pitch black eyes – staring at her with devil glint. It was making her shiver down her spine. But she wouldn’t simply let h
Chapter 114Legendary***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila saw blood.Hunter…Hunter is hurt.Worry began to rush into her veins – as fear started to succumb her heart.She was so worried about what might happen to Hunter.Especially when he tried getting up – the very moment he saw her.Leila bit her lower lip – as she felt the sting of her wound in her arm.Blood started flow from her skin – as Hunter growled and shifted into his wolf form.Her eyes widened in both shock and worry.“N-No! Stop it, Hunter!” She tried yelling at him again.A huge part of her was so scared.She
Chapter 113Bloodbath***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila shook her head.‘I have to go?’ She mentally repeated those words.And then, what?Let them get caught in her behalf?!She wouldn’t let that happen.And Hunter knew that she wouldn’t agree with his plan.“And what? Leave you here?!” Leila spoke seriously.She shook her head once again – ignoring the pairs of eyes that were looking at them.“Stop talking in whisper…” Donovan said – this time, annoyed that he seemed not to be taken seriously.“You both know that I am holding your dear life right
Chapter 112Trapped***Hunter clenched his jaw – as he watched Leila’s bruised face.Right there and then, he wanted to make that freaking Triad leader pay for what he did to her. He had no right to do that!However, he needed to calm his horses down because he needed to get Leila out of her and make sure that she was safe.That is his top priority for now.He knew that he would have a chance to make him pay – well, very soon.Hunter held Leila’s hand – making sure that the coast is clear.They had to get out of there – and fast.“How did you know that I am here? Did… Did Hector and the rest with you?” Leila asked in a hush tone.Perhaps, she was already getting too anxious because she couldn’t see anyone that was with him.Hunter swallowed the lump in his throat.Leila’s pres
Chapter 111Appear***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila was shaking so hard.She thought that she could face her past with her head hold so high now. She thought that she could not let anyone shake her down to the core.But she was wrong.She realized that even though she managed to strengthen herself – she couldn’t ignore the fact that there was a huge part of her in the past that was still haunting her down.And it was wearing all of her strength.“Leila…” Silver tried to call her – give her comfort.However, she had no strength to even talk to her.She curled and hugged her legs – then, she r
Chapter 110Stopped***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Donovan licked his own lips – causing her hair at the back of her neck to stand up.This feeling was just so familiar to her, and it was waking up the fear that she had in a very long time.Leila closed her eyes firmly – and that only made Donovan’s smile widened more.He tried to get close to her – but Duncan pulled her arm so she could hide behind him.Donovan chuckled – but it was laced with annoyance. His black orbs glared at his adoptive son coldly.“I am getting annoyed at your recent actions now, Duncan. And you know what might happen to you, right?” He warned h
Chapter 109Revealed***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Father…”Leila heard Duncan’s voice – as he called the eerie masked man, who was entering the prison cell right now.But he simply ignored his adoptive son – as if his words flew into thin air.Because his attention was solely to her.Leila pursed her lips together – as she tried to let out her breath slowly.He was looking intently at her – and that only creeped her out so much. Especially when she met his eyes. Those familiar black orbs.‘How could I ever forget? Why didn’t I see it before? Why didn’t I notice it? Freaking hell!&