Chapter 34 - AllyMaxton and his inner circle retreated to a private room adjacent to the grand conference hall. The room was smaller, more private, furnished with dark wood, rich tapestries, and an air of solemnity that matched the gravity of their discussion. The heavy drapes were drawn, casting the room in a dim light that seemed to mirror the mood of the gathering.Maxton paced back and forth, his usually composed demeanor strained under the weight of the situation. Tanner stood by the door, his posture tense, while the advisors—three of them, all seasoned and trusted—sat at a round table, their faces drawn with concern.Maxton said, his voice edged with frustration. “Who attacked us?”“I couldn’t Mark. The connection was interrupted on his end earlier before I could ask for more information.”Mark had made a frantic call to Tanner earlier just before communication was lost, leaving them with more questions than answers. The communications division was also under attack in the pal
Chapter 35 - Realization RevelationThe night was thick with tension as Maxton, Tanner, and their three advisors drove through the winding roads of the Western Region, heading towards the safe house that was connected through a series of underground tunnels of the palace and the King’s manor, a kilometer or more distance that the survivors from the attack had run to escape.As they approached the safe house, hidden deep within the dense forests on the edge of the Western Region’s borders, the car's headlights cut through the darkness, illuminating the thick canopy of trees that concealed the fortress. The hidden sanctuary had been a closely guarded secret for generations since built during the reign of Maxrem Bergmont, a place of last resort in times of dire need. Tonight, it had become a refuge for those who had survived the brutal assault on the palace and manor.The safe house called Bergwire was a grand structure, its stone walls blending seamlessly with the rocky landscape. It was
Chapter 36 - OverthrownHarrion Bergmont sat on the throne that was most coveted by his ancestors, the throne that he believed was taken away from him, from his father, from his grandfather, and the fathers before them. Andor became his right hand man and the soldiers and people in the palace and the King’s private manor were taken as prisoners if not dead.The former Alpha King Lucus and Luna Poline died in the battle, leading their armies and fighting for the pack. They were not prepared, it was a surprise attack, one that no one had expected. There were no signs. The guards that were stationed at the borders near the middle region where the armies of Harrion had entered were drugged and controlled to be there so that the army could penetrate the borders easier, without sending an alarm to the palace. Harrion and Andor planned it very well, they knew the ins and outs o
Chapter 37 - The Transfer“Get in the truck,” Maxton uttered, pushing Farhad to go with the next batch of people they were transferring. To stay in the region was risky, there was a huge chance that Harrion and Andor Bergmont knew about the safe house, but even if they were initially unaware of it, someone in the palace could be compelled, forced to spill the information about it. They could not take that risk. Hence, the moment King Regulus of the South had responded positively to their plea for help, he immediately sent assistance to their location after several exchanges of messages. Tonight, they will be transferred to the Southern region through the borders where the Haonen River passes, several boats were waiting for their arrival.“You Majesty, you should go now for your safety, Harrion’s men are already closing in the area, sooner or later, they will
Chapter 38 - Induced ComaThe boat glided silently through the calm waters of the Haonen River, its occupants huddled together, their breaths visible in the cool night air. Maxton, Tanner, and the remaining survivors from Bergwire stayed vigilant, their eyes scanning the dense forests that lined the riverbanks. The journey had been tense, every rustle of leaves, every ripple in the water, causing their hearts to pound with worry as Harrion’s men had probably stormed the Bergwirer by now, finding evidence that they had sought referred in that house for a few days after the attack. But now, as they neared the Southern Region’s border, a sense of cautious relief began to settle over the group.When the boat finally docked, the survivors disembarked quickly, their footsteps almost silent on the wooden pier. They were met by a group of Southern Region soldiers, their uniforms crisp, their expressions stern but welcoming. At the forefront was King Regulus, his presence as commanding as eve
Chapter 39 - Awaken: I Should Be Dead!Harrion Bergmont strode through the corridors to the palace’s medical facility, his footsteps echoing ominously against the cold, marble floors. The days had turned into weeks, and now weeks into months, yet Georgia remained unconscious. What was supposed to be a simple injury — a slashed wrist and forearms — did not justify this prolonged state of unconsciousness. The longer she remained unresponsive, the more suspicious he became.As he approached Georgia’s room, Harrion’s eyes narrowed. He knew something was not right. He had given strict orders to keep her alive, and there was no logical reason for her to still be unconscious. His grip on the Bloodstone Amulet tightened, the dark veins on his arm pulsating slightly as he fought to keep his anger in check.He pushed open the door to Georgia’s room, his gaze immediately locking onto Dr. Reid, who was adjusting the IV drip attached to her arm. The doctor’s face was drawn, and there was a flicker
Chapter 40 - Killing MachineShe had fought so hard to end her life, to prevent herself from becoming a weapon in Harrion’s hands. Yet here she was, alive, breathing, and very much at his mercy. It was as if the universe itself had conspired against her.Harrion’s smile widened, his eyes gleaming with dark amusement. “Oh, Georgia,” he purred, “you did not really think you could escape me that easily, did you? You are far too valuable to simply let die. You are going to help me achieve great things.”Fear surged through Georgia, but her body was too weak to react. Her mind raced, desperately searching for a way out, but the drug’s effects were too strong, too overwhelming. She could feel her will slipping away, and with it, the hope she had clung to.“You… can’t control… me,” she gasped out, her words slurred, but filled with defiance.Harrion chuckled softly, the sound sending a chill down Georgia’s spine. “Is that so?” he mused, his tone dripping with arrogance. “We shall see about t
Chapter 41 - The Imprisoned“Please! I told you everything I know!” The guard’s voice echoed through the cold, dark dungeons of the palace. His plea was desperate, his body trembling from exhaustion. Blood dripped from his split lip, his clothes torn and bloodstained as he was dragged toward the dimly lit torture chamber.Harrion’s men, unmoved by his cries, threw him to the ground without a second thought. One of them, a grizzled man with a scar running down the side of his face, stepped forward and wiped his hands. “This is what happens when you think you can betray Harrion Bergmont.”“Please...” The guard gasped, trying to rise, his legs shaking. “I swear, I did not—”“Silence.” The scarred man raised his boot and kicked the guard in the ribs, sending him sprawling to the floor again, coughing and wheezing in pain. The other guards laughed as he squirmed. They had seen this scene many times before. Anyone who showed even the slightest resistance was met with brutality, and this man
Chapter 95 - FarewellYenari gave a nod, though his gaze remained serious. “She means something to all of us here,” he said. “If she’s with you, Maxton, then I expect you to protect her. She has suffered more than you know.”“I intend to do exactly that,” Maxton replied.Yenari’s expression softened, but only slightly. “If she ever needs a safe place again, know that Havalu will welcome her back. This island will always be here for her.”Maxton paused, considering Yenari’s words. This was not about their territorial instincts or jealousy; it was about Georgia’s safety, her peace, and he would consider whatever refuge was offered to make her safe. “I appreciate that,” he said, sincerely. He owed the island and
Chapter 94 - Seashells and Island’s SecretGeorgia took a moment to fix her hair and smoothen her clothes, tugging the fabric back into place as if each motion could erase the intimacy that had passed between them. Her fingers lingered on her collar, her heartbeat finally slowing, her breath no longer a ragged thing in her chest. As she glanced at Maxton, she found him similarly composed, his hands running over his shirt, face now a mask of calm readiness. The silence between them held everything left unsaid, the intense moment that had shared already spoke so much, enough for them to understand each other. She gave one final tug to her skirt and nodded to Maxton as they decided to walk out of the cave as if nothing had happened. His hand rested on her back as together they stepped back toward the beach.Yenari, and everyone else who waited for them turned their eyes on their
Chapter 93 - Bodies IntertwinedGeorgia gasped when she felt his finger go deeper to her entrance, teasing, and testing if she was ready, her hands clutching at his shoulders as her knees wobbled. “Maxton,” she moaned and stared into his eyes, telling him what she wanted, needed.And that was all he needed to know before he slid a finger inside her, then another, and she cried out, her head falling back against the wall, her hips moving against his hand, desperate for more, for him. He moved his other hand to lift her left leg, giving more access for his finger to go deeper into her pussy as he pumped his fingers slowly at first, his thumb brushing over her clit, making her tremble and weak, and her pussy tightening around him. “F*ck,” Maxton muttered under his breath, “you feel so tight, baby.” He moved his fingers faster and harder, stretching her, making sure he was wet and open enough for him when he plunge his cock deep into her. The thought made his cock twitch, throbbing, a pr
Chapter 92 - Desire, Hunger, and NeedGeorgia’s hands moved down his chest, fingers trembling slightly as they slipped under the hem of his shirt, feeling the hard, defined muscles beneath. She had seen him before, topless, when she was under the influence of the Soulbane Drug, but she was out of her own mind that time and could not process what he was, however, the memory remained in her head, and she had never had the chance to touch him like this, and she never knew this was intoxicating. Her palms slid up, pushing his shirt higher until he helped her pull it off, tossing it aside without a care. Her breath hitched at the sight of him, his skin glistening in the dim light, every muscle taut, his chest rising and falling rapidly. She swallowed and could not take her eyes off him. Seeing someone naked was not new to her since wolves shifted back to their human forms naked, but for her, Maxton was causing a different sensation in her, it was driving something hot in her system.Maxton
Chapter 91 - A Desire: Mate Bond’s DemandHis lips brushed hers softly at first, a fleeting touch, testing the waters, and she did not flinch. She did not pull back. If anything, she leaned in, just barely, but it was enough. This subtle response from Georgia was a signal for Maxton to proceed. He pressed his lips to hers again, this time more firmly, the kiss deepening as the floodgates they built within themselves, to protect themselves from each other, broke open, pouring out the desire and feelings they held out for too long.The moment Georgia allowed herself to respond, it was as if something inside her shattered. All the conditions she had set for herself, all the restraint she had been holding onto for so long, unraveled in that kiss. She kissed him back, with a hunger she did not know she had been suppressing. Her fingers curled into the fabric of his shirt, pulling him closer as if afraid he might disappear if she did not hold onto him tight enough. Every part of her body se
Chapter 90 - The Need to Feel HerMaxton’s hand moved to her arm, his fingers brushing her skin gently, and he could feel her shiver at the contact. He stepped even closer as he spoke softly to her, trying to comfort her in a way he could at the moment, to ease the burden she was carrying. He had already suspected before that she chose to disappear in a way that she had wanted to end her life because he had seen that that was the kind of girl she was, who was willing to save everyone by ending her life. He had seen it before when she cut her own arm and let herself bleed out in order to save him from her own hands, and she did it again, drowned herself, not only to escape her sins, but also to spare the Maxton and his region from getting attacked because of her, for as centuries had shown, silver eyed werewolves were and had always been hunted down, and she did not want to put Maxton and his region at risk of those attacks just because of her.“The war is over, Georgia. The region has
Chapter 89 - Take You Back Home“You’re sure about this?” Yenari asked as he watched Georgia stand there, staring out at the beach where Maxton and his men were waiting after she had made the decision to face him, so that she would not have any regrets in the end. The wind played with her hair, but her face was still, yet her eyes were distant and there was a hint of something uncertain in her gaze. Initially, she was sure that she wanted to stay, and remain on the island, but after she had seen Maxton, helpless and longing, it tugged something in her heart, and just his mere presence already made her waver with her initial resolve.Georgia swallowed, her lips parting as she struggled to find the words. “I need to talk to him,” she said, finally. “If I don’t... this won’t end, I could not ever make peace with myself and the one that I left behind,” she added.Yenari hesitated, his jaw clenching. “I won’t let them take you if you don’t want to go,” he said firmly. “Remember that.”She
Chapter 88 - The Arrival"Chief, there's a ship — coming straight for the island."The words, breathless and urgent, snapped Yenari from his thoughts, putting down the falcon seated on his arm. “We are not expecting visitors,” Yenari uttered, his brows creased and his face stern, thinking that these uninvited, foreign guests might be bringing trouble to his island. “We saw the flag of the white ship, it is the Le Roma’s flag. And there is another one beneath it, blue, with a crest we don’t recognize."Yenari's jaw ticked. Le Roma? Here? Without warning? He stepped out of his hut, scanning the distant horizon. Sure enough, a sleek yacht was cutting through the waves, growing larger with each passing second as it got closer to the island. It glided across the water and many of the villagers gathered at the shore out of curiosity, asking themselves who was arriving for they were not informed that there would be incoming visitors of the island."Call the men," Yenari commanded sharply. "E
Chapter 87 - Journey to the IslandOne afternoon, Georgia found herself sitting under the shade of a coconut tree, watching the sun glint off the gentle waves. She was shelling peanuts for a local dish, her hands working mechanically while her mind drifted into the far sea, like a canoe sailing in the middle of the vast blues. It was moments like these when the past crept up on her, unbidden. She could almost see Maxton’s face, the way his eyes would harden whenever he was deep in thought, she had only known him for a brief time, encountered him while she was under Harrion’s control, but those memories she was with him while bound by the dark magic remained.She wondered what he would think if he saw her now, barefoot and sun-kissed, so different from the pale fierce soldier of Harrion that had slaughtered lives. Would he even recognize her? Would he want to? She tried t