I carefully assessed the Alpha's words, whose determined gaze persisted even on the brink of death within me. I ardently desired his protection and love.“What would be the implications of you going to purgatory?” I inquired, still perplexed by his suggestion. “Would serving the goddess be entirely malevolent?”“Hunf… Serving the moon now seems simple in the face of everything I've already faced,” the Lycan shrugged. “Entering alive, beyond death, would result in eternal damnation for my soul if I were executed in that place.”“Harvey… I've seen the suffering my father faces there; you are foolish.” I bit my lip, watching him furrow his brow. “But I don't wish such a fate for you!”While he caressed my wet hair, the Alpha's hands followed a perilous droplet that traversed my entire body at a slow and delicate pace, just like his fingers did.I sighed, shivering, and grabbed the bold hand that descended toward my intimacy. I pulled it to my lips, subtly kissing the back, making him wid
“Yes, she wanted to return by taking over my body… I’ve never seen her like that—obsessed; she didn’t seem like the sister I once knew,” I sighed sadly, placing my hand on my chest and caressing it, trying to alleviate the pressure that lingered on it.“Agatha’s desires are more intensified,” explained the Lycan king, gritting his teeth. “The longer she stays out of the correct plane where she should be, which is the afterlife, the soul becomes corrupted,” Elara added. “Shadows loom around us, and any displaced soul is an open door for them to corrupt!”“And what does that have to do with this strange sensation? I feel my life force being drained, and I can’t hear my wolf!” I growled anxiously, cold sweat running down my forehead.“That cursed one is trying to pull you back to the thread of life, where she intends to take your body and imprison your soul there!” With heavy steps, the Alpha stood in front of the witch, roaring, “DO SOMETHING SOON!”Elara widened her eyes, paled, and tr
“I don't understand, we always had a good relationship... Agatha wasn't like this, why is everything around me falling apart like this?” I sighed, trying to swallow the lump in my throat. However, the tears that were on the verge of my eyes were persistent and overflowing, washing my face.“I'll give you some space,” Elara said, bowing and leaving the room.“Don't cry, human,” Harvey murmured, holding my face between his hands and wiping away the tears with his thumb. “No one deserves your tears.”“It seems like everyone I love tends to hurt me,” I whispered, pulling the blanket up to eye level.“Hunf. Your heart is too genuine, Hybrid,” the Alpha growled softly, slipping under the covers and moving up my body until he stopped near my lips. “Only Conan deserves your love.”Harvey's warm breath caressed my skin; his eyes sparkled with indecipherable feelings; there was something more behind his words that I didn't understand.“Alpha?” I whispered.“Yes, human?” he whispered back, brush
We found Elara outside the house, heading towards the forest, walking calmly.“Why did it have to be out here?” I commented, shivering a bit due to the winter cold.“You wanted to come…” the Alpha growled, approaching. “After the location ritual, I will transform and head to the rift, where I will invoke the Moon Goddess.”I nodded, following him.“Feeling better, my child?” Elara inquired with a subtle smile on her lips.“Yes, thank you so much for your help. I don't know how to thank you.” I approached her and hugged her.“Stay safe and away from trouble,” the witch smiled, glancing at the Alpha and turning back to me, “at least try.”We laughed together, causing him to squint in confusion.“Witch, let's get on with this!” the Lycan king growled imposingly.“Let's take advantage of the fact that the hybrid is here,” Elara said, holding my finger. “It's just a drop of blood; the location will be more accurate.”I nodded in agreement.“Blood of Stars, Red Trail, With a drop spilled, I
Harvey's words made me shudder, understanding his reluctance to yield his complete devotion to the goddess.“Alpha, please… Let this go.” Before finishing and protesting, the goddess descended from the stone, falling to the ground in her lupine form.“Excellent, King Lycan.” In a smooth motion toward the stone, she opened a crack to the underworld, where desperate cries became more intense. “Remember, Alpha, to exit, you must pass through the houses of sin with your soul before leaving. Time in there is different from this plane, and if there is any threat of imbalance or escape of creatures, I will not hesitate to seal you in purgatory.”He nodded, walking towards the entrance. I ran, stopping in front of him.“Alpha, don't do this!” I growled threateningly. “We can find another way.”“Humans, all desires have consequences. Learn to deal with yours.” Roaring, he passed by me, brushing his fur against my body and stopping. “I keep my word; I will bring your father back.”A stubborn te
“The daughter, specifically!” Lambert gritted his teeth as he spoke. “I am an alpha and a flawed father; I deserved my fate.”“You do,” I agreed with a slight, sinister smile. “However, your daughter does not share that view. Tell me about the paths of purgatory we must follow.”“This is one, cursed Alpha; we were immersed in the sin of wrath… Hence, the incessant hunts and severe punishment!” He explained. “We needed to cross the Reapers to reach the next tower.”“What aren't you telling me?” I glanced sideways, noting his reactions. “Is there a guardian?”“Of course there is. Generally, those who free themselves from this sin can pass without a fight. But if you intended to get me out of here, King Lycan, you had to understand that I was not free from my sins.” The black wolf explained“I don't care. What should I expect from the guardian?” I growled, shrugging.“Such arrogance and conceit.” Lambert cast a lascivious look. “A supernatural wolf guards the exit gate, something you may
“Unfortunately, we'll have to face this guardian, whose hunger is insatiable… She is the very embodiment of gluttony!” He spoke. “Lycan, I'll blindfold my eyes and cover my ears; I need you to guide me in this tower so that I don't succumb to lust.”“Now, do you trust me?” I replied ironically.“I want to see Sophie one last time.” He whispered in confession, lowering his head. “You won't harm me more than this place. I have nothing to lose, and you need me to get out of here.”“So be it!” I snarled irritably. It didn't take long for the paw to heal, although the area still hurt.“The pain here is constant, never ceasing. With every wound, even if healed, the excruciating pain remains as a reminder!” Lambert observed me before blindfolding himself with a piece of clothing.“I saw what the Reapers did to you. Are you telling me you still feel the pain of your skin being torn off?” I analyzed the black wolf in front of me.“I feel every pain ever inflicted on me here, every day, every m
I opened my eyes, realizing I was standing still in front of the gate, holding Lambert, who was trying to free himself while still blindfolded.“King Lycan? King Lycan?” Lambert called me.I squeezed his hand firmly, dragging him out of that purgatory gate. Around us, screams of terror echoed, and I felt the beast return to my being. I looked back and saw the Succubus in her true form, standing by the gate, all cut and bloodied, with astonished eyes.“This won't end here, Beast. Your fate is in purgatory. We will have our revenge!” The Guardian proclaimed it with a thunderous threat.I freed Lambert's eyes from the improvised blindfold. He laughed as he measured me.“Even the cursed fall into temptation, don't they, King Lycan?” Laughing playfully, the black wolf turned forward. “I hope you have enough energy left to face gluttony!”I looked down, sensing the pulsating excitement within me. Snarling in irritation, I walked ahead of the fallen alpha with firm steps.“To Sophie, I hope
“With the moon's shackles as a witness and the pack's roar as a guide, I entwine the destinies of the wolf and the Succubus. Sealing shadows, I weave the magical veil that will protect the beast, where the alpha's mind and the essence of the Succubus will merge in an indissoluble pact. May the raised veil be an impenetrable shield, where not even the shadows of temptation dare disturb lupine harmony. So be it, under the moonlight, sealed in eternity.” Years had passed since the last battle against the dark witch, a lapse of time that felt like an eternity without catching a glimpse of my beloved nephew. I stared at the sky tinted with orange hues by the sunset, heralding the imminent night that unfolded to make way for lunar majesty. A sigh escaped my lips as I closed my eyes at the riverbank, chanting a prayer of protection to the ancestors, imploring them to safeguard my descendant wherever his journey might lead him. I wished for him to find peace and love, yearning for a day when
I opened my eyes and surveyed the surroundings. We were in a stunning garden in front of a lake filled with fish, accompanied by ancient songs that filled the air. The pack leader stood, extending his hands to help me up.“Where are we?” I asked, raising my eyebrows, perplexed.“I believe we have entered the afterlife of our ancestors...” he replied, examining the surroundings where only the melodies echoed. “Someone brought our souls here!”“You're right, King Lycan, it was I who summoned you!” We turned in the direction of the voice echoing behind us; it was Phillipa, smiling gently. “Daughter.”She approached to hug me, but I took a step back, standing behind the alpha, who wrinkled his nose and growled at my mother.“I'm sorry... I shouldn't...” Phillipa whispered.“Why did you bring us here?” Harvey inquired firmly, his voice sharp.“Calm down, Lycan. I can assure you that my intentions are genuine,” Phillipa sighed, turning her gaze towards me. “Sophie, please, can you at least
He hurled the silver wolf towards me, and I gripped it tightly, chanting magic to keep our bodies in place. Shadowy hands emerged from the rift, grabbing the beast's paws and pulling with force; it roared, attempting to resist. Harvey grabbed my arms, still with closed eyes:“My essence... the beast!” He fainted again, his almost transparent life thread visible as a line, connecting to the beast.“I understand, Alpha, I understand...” I kissed his forehead, releasing him and allowing the hole to pull me, feeling the force of the rift.The beast held me tightly, grabbing my wrists. “Are you mad, Hybrid?” The beast roared. “You'll be consumed by darkness as soon as you pass through the rift.”I smiled at the creature, which widened its eyes in shock.“I will save both of you, close the rift, and bring Nyxara to be by your side... Now I understand.” I sighed, smiling. “You were never the curse; you were the alpha's essence; you came as a guardian, but the shadows corrupted you before.”
POV: SOPHIEI struggled to keep my eyes open as I watched the sinister creature rise in the air, flying and gliding with the Alpha in its arms. Even in his feral form, my mate seemed tiny in the face of the imposing winged creature that held him aloft. My eyes felt heavy, and I closed them for a moment. Suddenly, a deafening roar made the ground tremble. As I opened my eyes again, I witnessed King Lycan staggering and speaking with difficulty, addressing the witch.“You need to get up, Hybrid...” a voice resonated through the wind. “He won't endure for much longer!”“Harvey...” I whispered, trying to lift my body. I felt magic swirling from head to toe, caressing me gracefully and dispelling some of the drowsiness that afflicted me.The Alpha's roar was thunderous, followed by a silence that seemed to freeze everything around. The smell of rust became almost palpable in the air. I turned in his direction, surprised to see him smiling as charmingly as the first time he teased me. His l
POV: HARVEYWe approached the witch, and Sophie was nearly unconscious. We let out a deafening roar.“Beast, don't hurt her!” I warned the creature, emphasizing the importance of not touching my Luna.“I have no interest in killing her, but the witch... Oh, we'll have fun with her!” roared the beast in my mind, eagerly.In our werewolf form, we were possessed by a fierce demon, thirsty for blood and war. The dark witch shuddered subtly, summoning various creatures of darkness to attack us, in a desperate attempt to stop our advance towards her!“Hold us back! I need time with the hybrid!” shouted the dark witch.“Don't even think about it!” I exclaimed, leaping over the creatures and stopping in front of the she-wolf, who struggled not to completely faint.“Alpha...” Sophie murmured with difficulty.“Don't worry, we'll protect her!” Despite the mixture of voices, she smiled upon realizing that the Beast and I were working together.“If you want my mate, you'll have to face us!”“Ah, s
“Stay alert; we're not alone,” the alpha growled, sniffing the surroundings. I did the same, looking up at the sky and spotting the silhouette of the dark witch, whose laughter echoed shortly after.“Well, well, visitors in our illustrious home…” the dark witch spoke playfully, invading the space with her darkness. Her dull eyes were even more drained, and the skin more deteriorated, with dark veins bulging from her neck.“You look terrible, witch!” taunted the Lycan king.“Cursed wolf, I've never been better... And your son, how is he? Oh, yes, he has become a puppet of our king!” She laughed, provoking a loud growl from me, displaying my fangs. “Oh, Luna, calm down; soon you will join us!”“What do you mean by that?” the Alpha demanded.“As you can see, my shell can no longer contain my powers; I need a new one.” The dark witch amused herself. “And now that the Shadow King has obtained a toy more powerful than you, hybrid, I can use her as I please!”“Over my dead body.” I roared th
“You're so beautiful, human,” he softly growled in my ear. “I always crave you!”I smiled, delicately nibbling his neck in response.“Show me how much you desire...” I teased, defiant.Growling, Harvey captured my breasts, running his tongue over the nipples, alternating between caresses, bites, and whispers. Every contact sent shivers through me; his advances grew more intense, and I wrapped my legs around his hips, deepening the connection. Loud moans echoed with increasing intensity, culminating in a simultaneous climax.“Now we're ready for battle,” the alpha roared in my ear. “Shall we leave now?” I arched my eyebrows. The Lycan king kissed me, supporting his arms beside my neck and staring intensely for a moment.“If we want to rescue Conan, we need to leave... We've healed enough to reach him,” he replied, still close. “Human, if it were up to my desires, our pup would never have suffered. We would be a strong, complete family, and I would never leave from inside you.”“What ar
“Hybrid?” Morgana called my attention, handing me an Orcs necklace and kneeling in front of me. “During the unsuccessful extraction, Elara managed to pull a small fragment of his dark soul, trapping it in the stone. I believe her idea was to save some part of him.”Holding the stone in the palm of my hand, I observed its transparency and the light moving within. I closed my eyes, squeezing them in my hands, hoping to feel a small fragment of his presence.“Don't lose hope!” The reclusive witch stood up, nodding towards Selena, who was screaming in distress. “She needs us.”I nodded, standing up and going to my friend. I sat beside her, enveloping her in my arms in a tight embrace.“I'm so sorry,” I said in a hushed tone, allowing our pain and tears to mix.“Why didn't she step back? Didn't she cast a spell against him?” Selena moved out of my arms to confront me. “Why didn't she defend herself?”“She wanted to get close enough to the pup to extract a fragment of his soul without the S
I stopped, staring into his narrowed eyes, noticing the distress reflected in them. Harvey shared the same anguish, feeling the pain and despair of the pup. He restrained himself, resisting the urge to tear apart the witches who were trying to help us.“Damn it, he'll never trust us again!” I hugged Harvey, tears mixing with mine.“We'll figure this out,” the alpha whispered, caressing my hair.More bolts of power were directed at Conan's body, which was trembling compulsively. The sky darkened even more like a huge shadow was approaching.“Lycan King!” Morgana shouted.“Shit!” the alpha roared, transforming into his lupine form.“What's happening?” I asked, wiping my eyes.“The Dark King has noticed what we're doing; stay alert!” he instructed.Dark laughter echoed in the area, mixed with malevolent whispers. The air became dense, impregnated with a rotten odor, while dark creatures hovered like shadows in the sky and among the mountains. The ground began to shake, as if an earthquak