Chapter 33Challenge Accepted***Leila swallowed hard – as she entered the huge and dark hall.The only thing that was giving light to the entire place was the fire on the torches hanging on the wall. However, it wasn’t enough for her to see whoever that was inside. The silence of the place wasn’t helping her at all. She was just too nervous.Not to mention that Hunter was also too serious and silent.If we were in different circumstances, perhaps she could simply tease him about it – but it wasn’t the case.She couldn’t even breath properly.It was as if everything was just too calculated.Maybe if Myrtle was here – she could at least have something that she could ask to.However, she wasn’t allowed to come here.Only Hunter was allowed to – and she didn’t know why.“Do you know why you are here?” A loud booming sound of an old man resonated in the entire place – the very moment they stopped walking.Her eyes widened in shock.“Oh, my goodness! What the-”Leila instantly covered her
Chapter 34Secret***“What is going on?” Hunter instantly fired his grandfather that question – the moment they went out of the hall.The very moment Leila said those words a while ago – he was being edgy to ask that to his grandfather.“Is that even possible?” He added – as his grandfather seemed to be lost in his deep thoughts.Then, he let out a deep breath.“Let’s not talk here.” His grandfather replied seriously – causing him to swallow hard.Hunter looked at the closed door – unsure of what to do.However, his grandfather grinned at him – causing him to scoff at him a bit.Then, he let out a deep sigh.“Where are we going then?” He inquired – trying to divert their conversation.However, his grandfather’s mischievous grin didn’t wipe away his lips.They walked to his study. It was the safest place. And it was a good thing that Hector or Myrtle wasn’t around. He wouldn’t want to explain anything to them right now. Besides, this was better. He could at least talk to his grandfath
Chapter 35 Behind Closed Doors***“What are you doing? Bring her back inside now…”Hunter was about to get Leila out of the hall, when Elder Howard suddenly appeared in front of him.He swallowed hard and walked back inside the hall.“But she fainted…” He worriedly stated.Elder Howard let out a deep sigh. It was as if he was trying to lengthen his patience for the both of them.“Bobson will be here soon. I will call him. For now, we can’t let her out of here. So, stay with her and make sure to be discreet about it. I will ask Henry to be here instead of you. No one should know about this.” Elder Howard said in haste.He pursed his lips together.This time, his mind was slightly cleared – as he realized that his grandfather was right.It would be very dangerous for Leila to be discovered – even for the members of the pack.They must act discreetly.He looked at Leila.She looked so peaceful – but her hands were cold, and she was already trembling.This time, he couldn’t stop the wor
Chapter 36Take Over***The moment the door was closed, Leila felt so hopeless.Darkness filled the entire room. Silence became a bit eerier than usual. She felt as if something was stirring inside her – but it wasn’t her wolf. It was the hope that was slowly waning in front of her.For a moment, she wanted to run away. She wanted to stop and escape this. She thought that it was easier than being in this kind of situation.However, that doesn’t work that way.She had to face this.This is her challenge.But then, Leila didn’t know what to do. And she couldn’t find someone who could help her. Not even Silver – which she thought would help her and support her in this kind of situation.She let out a deep sigh.The lit torches on the wall – seemed to be waving at her. It was the only thing in the room. And they were the only ones who was giving her some light – even to the point that she thought those were the only ones cheering for her not to give up.She swallowed the lump in her thro
Chapter 37Glimpse***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.***“She has high fever…” Hunter uttered worriedly – as he felt Leila shivering in his arms.Uncle Bob told him about it – but he was in panic. He didn’t know what to do. He hugged her tighter – but to no avail.Hunter let out a deep sigh – and removed his shirt.Skin to skin – he could feel Leila’s warm body on him.He swallowed the lump in his throat – as Leila moved closer to her. He was now extra sensitive – but no matter how much he wanted to push away the woman in his arms, he couldn’t. He had to stay there.However, his hell worse
Chapter 38Safety***Leila woke up with her body aching. She immediately got up from the cold floor when she saw pair of eyes staring at her. She almost fell because her vision spun.And it was because of the fact that Hunter’s hawklike eyes were intently looking at her. That made her shocked.She swallowed the lump in her throat – as she felt Hunter’s strong arms wrapped into her. She didn’t know whether it was a good thing that his reflexes were quick – causing her not to fall from the cold floor.Her cheeks instantly blushed when their eyes met. Not to mention the electrifying sensation that was rushing through her veins when she had touched him – skin to skin. She wanted to push him instantly – but she was caught up with the moment. It was as if she didn’t want it to end.Leila couldn’t deny the memories that ran into her mind the moment she saw those deep blue ocean blue eyes.The way he cuddled her and…She instantly shook her head – as she stopped herself from thinking too muc
Chapter 39Train***Three days passed and Leila discovered that pretending that she almost failed the challenge seemed to do good to her.No one bothered her.Besides, only the Blacks knew about what truly happened.However, this was her first day of training.Hunter’s grandfather asked Hector, Hunter, and Myrtle to guide her.Well, it was a great thing to know that she could be assisted by them.However, thinking about it – it seemed like she couldn’t be at peace if she and Hunter were the only ones around.And it looked like Myrtle noticed it, too.“I can go with the two of you…” She suggested kindly.Leila smiled inwardly – and gave her a grateful look.But then, the two men immediately shook their heads at her.“No.” Hector quickly contradicted.“You are not in condition to do that, Myrtle.” Hunter also said – with concern laced in his voice.Leila swallowed hard – as she looked at the three. Then, her eyes moved to Hunter. Her forehead creased – as she also remembered something.
Chapter 40New***“Can you just smile and extend your patience at me?”For the nth time, Leila said – like a slip of the tongue.“Can you just focus on your training?” Hunter retorted back – as he leaned on the huge tree near him.Her left brow shot upwards.“If I have shifted to my inner wolf – would you smiled for me?” Leila smilingly inquired.There was hint of friskiness in her voice.Hunter swallowed hard and let out a deep sigh.“That might be the reason why your inner wolf wouldn’t come out. You are so out of focus.” Hunter commented harshly – causing her to be taken aback.It seemed like what she had been thinking was leading her to a painful way.She couldn’t believe that she was slowly being eaten by jealousy and agony inside her. It was as if for the first time in her life, she wanted to have the courage to let Hunter see how vulnerable she was right now.His harsh words were just too painful to accept. And it was rooting deeply inside her chest. Leila didn’t know what els
Chapter 74Start Again***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.***“What the hell?!” Leila couldn’t stop herself from uttering those words.She couldn’t believe what was happening.Tamika simply broke her glance at her and simply went towards the sink to rinse her hand – as if she had no serious injury to her hand.Her lips were still ajar – as she watched her, like she wasn’t hurt at all. Even though she knew that her wound was a bit deep and there was a lot of blood.“Don’t worry, this is just a small cut.” Tamika explained without any trace of emotion at all!Leila pursed her lips together – as she went towards her.“Just a small cut?! Look at your hand!” She uttered in pure disbelief.However, before she could even get closer to her – her feet stopped.She inwardly shook her head.‘No… I shouldn’t trust her… Not yet… Or simply…
Chapter 73Void***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.***“What do you mean by that?” The man wearing a mask, their master, inquired Viego – as he was standing in front of him.He was trying to explain his men’s report to their mater – especially right now that he wanted them to find Leila and finally capture her.Viego swallowed the lump in his throat before looking at their masted – who seemed to be all ear for his news.“We can’t find anything about what happened to Miss L-Leila, M-Master.” He replied nervously.Their master groaned disappointedly.“And the Moon Howlers Pack?” Their master inquired coldly – as if he was waiting for good news for them and would instantly have his head if that happened.Viego let out an inaudible sigh.“We are sure that they also didn’t know where Miss Leila i-is, Master. It was as if she vanishe
Chapter 72Unanswered***“Who are you?”Regardless of how dry her throat was – and how her senses mess up with her, because an unknown and strange woman appeared in front of her, she managed to utter those words.And Leila wanted to clap at herself for that.Especially when it came as coldly and as bravely as she thought it could be.However, the woman’s expression didn’t change – even a bit – as she asked her that question.It was as if she was just looking at a mere object that she had seen her like forever.She was certainly – no, totally – weird.Then, in a matter of a few more seconds, she felt her body become weaker and weaker – making her swallow hard.“You are still weak. That’s understandable. You have fought death – you have to eat.” That was her answer instead.That made her forehead creased a bit more.It was as if she didn’t mind her words. It was as if she had her own world to deal with. And that she was just there for her to take care of.Well, that was what her guts w
Chapter 71Lost***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!”Someone was calling her name.She looked around – hoping to see who it was.Even though Leila had already a hunch about who it was.“Leila…”There it was again. And it was getting louder and louder. This time, she was sure.She could hear her father calling her name.“D-Dad…” She wanted to say out loud – but she couldn’t.Her lips seemed to be glued together – as if she couldn’t say anything even if she wanted to.“Leila!”There was it… again. For the nth time – she closed her eyes firmly.Then, she heard a loud and eerie growling sound – echoing in the depths of the forest.Leila shivered down her spine. Her legs started to tremble – as she felt palms turning cold. Bullet of sweat started to gather in her forehead – as she tried looking around for her father.She
Chapter 70Blood***‘Leila… don’t give up…’Those words echoed in Leila’s ears – and it was all familiar to her.That voice…‘Leila… open your eyes…’And it was calling her – as if trying to make her conscious.Even amidst the darkness, she wanted to open her eyes, but she couldn’t. It was as if there were heavy sacks that were on her eyelids that she couldn’t lift up.‘You can do it, Leila… Don’t give up…’It was Silver’s voice.And Leila knew that she still has someone with her. Even after everything that happened – she still has Silver, her inner wolf.However, no matter how much she tried to open her eyes – she couldn’t.She could feel the poison slowly creeping into her veins.Leila might not be a quitter. She had never been. She thought of her father – and her eyes instantly moistened with tears.‘My poor father…’ She mentally thought.However, even though she was still mourning for her father – she couldn’t stop thinking that she still has her mother and Darcel. She still has
Chapter 69Truth***The darkness of the depths of the woods wouldn’t be a hindrance for Hunter and his comrades in finding Leila.Owls started to hoot – echoing the entire forest, making it creepier, but no one even shivered at the thought of it.Every single one of them knew what they came into.Danger might come anytime – especially at this kind of place.And every single one of them were ready for anything – even for a sudden battle that could resurface anytime.But even amidst everything, Hunter’s mind was still in chaos – as he, Hector, and some hunters and sentinel wolves were looking for Leila as they were still trying to find Leila in the middle of the dark forest where he last saw her.He couldn’t believe what he had just heard from his parents a while ago. And he was in between getting at ease and worry – as memories of what they talked about, back in the Black Mansion played inside his mind.*** Flashback…“And we are also telling the truth, Son…” Hera Black, his mother, s
Chapter 68Believe***‘What the heck happened?’ Hunter couldn’t stop asking – as his concern rocketed to the moon. He tried looking around – hoping to see anything… any clue that could help him to find Leila.But to no avail.He couldn’t find anything – until he was already exhausted and unable to think clearly. But he had to. He had to find Leila. But how?Hunter let out a loud growl – hoping that it could reach Leila. He was feeling so hopeless – but he had to stay strong. He wouldn’t lose her – definitely not this way.He still has to find some ways – a lot more ways for her. And giving up was not part of it.For the second and third time, he let out a louder growl – hoping and even thinking that it might make him think rationally. He was panting so hard – as he looked around for the nth time.There was still no sign of Leila. He looked above – as his black snout tried to sniff her in the air, hoping that there might still be her scent left into the cold breeze… But there was none
Chapter 67Blood***“Where the heck are you going?!” Hector asked him, annoyed.He even tried to block his way.It was as if he was trying to stop him from coming after Leila.“Hector…” Myrtle’s voice was trying to stop Hector from being so rude at him.Then, she looked at them with pure concern.Hector gritted his teeth – as if he was just trying to contain himself.Well, he was, either.He was trying to contain the various emotions that kept on swirling up his entire system.But Hunter was as stubborn as a mule. He ignored him as he walked past their parents – who were still looking blankly, as if they were trying to process everything.“I will get back… And when I do, I want some answers…” He stated – using his coldest and most dangerous tone of voice.Hector’s forehead creased.“You can’t-”But their father, Hudson, simply raised his right hand in the air – as if stopping the both of them.And then, he looked at him seriously.“Be careful… We will wait for you.” He simply replied
Chapter 65Furious***Leila felt her entire body tremble in both pain and anger.She was in the middle of processing everything that she found out – and it seemed like her body couldn’t take the shock any longer. She didn’t know how long she had been staying there.And she didn’t know how long she could still stay there.At least she had to find somewhere she could stay in.However, her body just wouldn’t move and allow her to go and find herself with a decent place to take a rest with.Her mind was still in a race to think about what she had to do next. Even planning her revenge. And processing her every emotion – that was lingering in her heart.But her body was already too tired to even take it all in.She had to take a break. She had to stop and let her body rest.However, she couldn’t.No matter how much she tried, she couldn’t.Her memories were playing inside her head like a broken stereo. And it was making her body – particularly her heart – stay in pain and anger.She clench