Viella bit her lower lip, glaring at Ezra.“The news article could at most be just a civilian joke that went viral. But it doesn’t seem so anymore. I smell conspiracy brewing underneath it to attack the Alpha. And any form of attack, digital or not, on the Alpha of the pack is recognized as — treaso
[Raven]“Forbidden! Forbidden!”“Unacceptable!”“Absolutely not!”“We will never approve of this! Never!”“A mortal as a luna candidate!? Preposterous!”“This is against our law! This completely mocks the rules of our pack. Not just our pack, but all the immortals!”“There are limits that even an al
“And that is also the reason the council will happily accept my decision with the majority. Anyone who wishes to oppose me or challenge my authority can do so if they dare to stand against me. So then… what was the council saying? I remember some people had a problem with my mortal wife becoming my
“Why did you do it? Were you out of your fucking mind? What were you thinking, huh?” I scowled.Taking a deep breath, I ran my tongue across my inner cheek.“You said you were ready to face the consequences of your decision. But do you even know how dire the consequences can be? Do you realize the k
Bracing myself, I mirrored his move. We leapt into the air, our legs arcing towards each other. The air crackled, awaiting the impact of our raw strengths.Just as our kicks were about to connect, Asher teleported between us. His arms shot out, intercepting both of our kicks with a thunderous impact
[Xanthea]“Ezra has set up and customized the laptop and phone for you. You know how to use a phone, right?” Raven asked while driving me to Helxton as I scrolled around the phone.I nodded quickly and fumbled with the phone, accidentally turning on the music that boomed through the speaker. Startle
Making some distance between Raven and me, I averted my gaze.“Don’t look at other men,” his voice was low but held a serious depth. “Don’t look at them with these challenging eyes. Don’t look at them at all. And don’t let them look at you the way we do.”His words did something strange to my heart,
This might seem too much, but with a strategic approach, I can reach the passing points within a year. I just need to get my basics clear so that I can quickly catch up to my regular lectures.Excitement coursed through me, making my heart swell with happiness.“Control your heart. Its badum badum m
The controllers frequently singled out groups of weak bloods, forcing them into perilous situations before kidnapping the survivors under the cover of night. These survivors were subjected to experiments, injected with various drugs, and then sent back within the walls.Most died, but those who surv
[Xanthea]Asher’s tone grew heavier and I could see why through my mother’s memories.“The weak bloods were promised a permanent secure shelter within these walls…”All the giant gates and smaller exits of the walls were closed, trapping all the weak bloods while they were fast asleep.For the first
Waiting, uncertain if someone would show up, was the worst feeling. I knew because I’d felt it when I called Ezra for help with the kids and waited. Those few minutes shattered me. I couldn’t even imagine what six-year-old Ezra endured, waiting for years.“A girl had been observing Ezra all this tim
The soft flutter in my chest instantly turned into electrifying goosebumps as he wrapped his fingers around mine, his grip tightening, holding my hand with an intensity that sent a shiver through me.We stood at the same distance as before, yet somehow, we had come closer.There were no words betwee
[Xanthea]‘… to cure the curse your mother put upon us because only you can.’Asher’s words hit me like a blow to the chest, leaving me breathless and blank. I stared at him as thousands of thoughts rammed into my mind. I was scared like I had never been before.Although I couldn’t decipher who I wa
There were glimpses and unfinished sentences. Lifeless body of a child, probably a weak blood.‘Another disappointm—’Peeled skin. Severed muscles.‘Burn him, prepare the other—’Eyeballs leaking from the eye sockets. People struggling as her helpers stuffed clothes in their mouth to muffle their gr
Experimenting on living subjects thrilled her. It was all fun for her. It was astonishing how she remained utterly undisturbed by it all. She justified every action with the belief that it was for the advancement of healing and immortality.‘Thank you for your contribution,’ she would say to each te
‘And that is why they will be punished as well,’ Alpha Caelum replied coldly. ‘As for you, you are hereby expelled from the Solvaris pack — and the Celestial realm.’My mother looked devastated, but she didn’t plead for mercy.‘I accept,’ she said brazenly as she strutted out of the court.With a sl
[Xanthea]I stared at Asher, my chest tightening as his words echoed in the air, heavy and inescapable. My mind scrambled to process what he had just said.“No.” The word slipped out, trembling and frail. “That’s not… It’s not possible.”Asher’s gaze remained distant. There was a cruel pity in the w