POV: SOPHIEIt was a dream to hear his laughter with his mouth full of cake and teary eyes; his lightness and gentleness filled my heart. Conan was here, back home, back in my arms, where I held him tightly, afraid of losing him again!“Aunt, you're doing it again!” He spoke, still laughing.“Doing what?” I raised my eyebrows, amused.“Staring at me, I told you, I'm fine!” Conan rolled his eyes, just like Agatha did when something annoyed her.I laughed at the striking resemblance; my nephew frowned, trying to understand the reason for the amusement.“How about we go to the sacred lake? I need to heal, and you, young man, need a bath.” I poked his nose, which was identical to his father's.“Sacred lake?” He seemed curious and, at the same time, apprehensive. “Why do we have to go there?”“Don't worry, my little brave one, it's just a lake blessed by the Moon Goddess, where the healing power is more intense... Being hybrids, our healing isn't as fast as that of pure wolves.” I explaine
“Conan!” I shouted, bringing his furious gaze to me. “Your father is not your enemy; a lot has happened, and many lies have been told, but we are not your enemies!”“Are you sure?” He squinted, turning his gaze back to King Lycan.“Let him vent this anger...” Harvey spoke lazily. “Attack me, cub!”“What? Are you crazy?” I snarled irritably, still between the two. “You're not going to fight; I won't allow it!”Laughing, the Alpha shook his head from side to side.“Conan, do you hate me?” King Lycan asked casually, but his voice was loaded and sharp.“Because of you, my mother died, as did my aunt Victoria. Yes, I hate you!” The cub retorted to his father.“We have a fighting and training arena at the top of the mountain. As your king, I grant you a challenge where you will face me, unleashing all your hatred upon me.” Harvey spoke, issuing a challenge.“To the death?” My nephew asked, with a sinister glint in his eyes.“Conan!” I stared at him in shock, frightened.“If you kill me, yes
Smiling, he thrust more times, bringing us together to a climax. Sealing our lips, Harvey pulled us back into the water, delicately washing our bodies in silence.“Why accept the challenge?” I inquired, finally breaking the silence.“Conan displays all the traits of an alpha; we respond only to power, and this must be demonstrated,” the Lycan king smiled.“You enjoyed the confrontation, didn't you?” I turned to face him, distancing myself from the hands tending to my hair. I squinted as I analyzed his impressive features. “You felt proud!”“Why wouldn't I? The brat challenged his alpha and father, even knowing that my strength was superior... A bit of rebellion and foolishness, however, proves he's not a coward,” the alpha shrugged.“You can't be serious...” I growled, massaging my temples. “I don't want you two to hate each other, please; we've been through so much!”“I'll never hate my cub; don't entertain those human thoughts,” the alpha roared thunderously as he emerged from the w
A deafening roar echoed from King Lycan's room, indicating that the beast had taken control. I lifted my head from the edge of Conan's bed, alarmed. He held my arms firmly, his fangs exposed, revealing his fear.“It's okay, nothing will happen to you... Stay here!” I tried to reassure him, stroking his face.“Don't go; it's dangerous... He's possessed by the shadow demon!” Conan said anxiously, maintaining his strong grip on my arm, showcasing his remarkable strength.“My brave one, you need to trust me... Not to brag, but I'm an extremely powerful witch, and the beast is nothing compared to me!” I winked at him, adopting a more casual tone. “Stay here; at the slightest sign of danger, run and hide; mask your scent... Can you do that?”He nodded, biting his lips—a habit I also had when nervous.“That's my boy.” I poked his nose as another crash echoed from my companion's room, indicating more destruction.I stood up, left the room, and closed the door. Furthermore, I sighed and walked
POV: HARVEYConan accompanied me in human form to the edge of the forest; his hostility was palpable, and my inner wolf growled in defiance of his. I was not willing to accept the manipulation and disruption of the connection that the shadows had established between the pup and me!“I hated my father too...” I spoke, grabbing his attention.“Hmph, then we're more alike than I'd like!” He shrugged brusquely. I smiled at his rebellious posture, which reminded me of myself.“When you were just a little pup, we had a strong connection. A single glance was enough to understand your emotions.” I stopped talking, stared at him, and transformed into a wolf. “Transform; I hope you can keep up with me!”“Where are we going?” Conan raised an eyebrow, suspicious.“Don't worry, pup, I won't harm you... I don't want to incur your aunt's wrath!” I laughed, ironically.Rolling his eyes, he transformed into his lupine form. His fur was as white as snow, similar to Sophia's, with subtle golden streaks
POV: SOPHIEI walked through the pack, passing through the gates and heading to the Succubus camp, which appeared restless, harsh, and less vibrant. Something was amiss; I noticed some of them on the ground, groaning in pain, while others seemed thinner, as if malnourished.“What happened here?” I murmured to myself, heading to Nyxara's tent.I sniffed the air; the nuances of desire and power were intense and concentrated only there, but the scent of despair was also present.“Nyxara? It's me; we need to talk.” I spoke at the tent's entrance, waiting for some response. Nothing came back; I growled, entering.I found her motionless, staring into nothing, looking distant, with the goblet in her hands, and many empty bottles scattered on the floor.“Succubus?” I leaned on her shoulder, making her jump in fright. “Are you okay?”“The beast was tireless, insatiable, and had so much power... So many desires, so much intensity!” She spoke with her eyes still in shock.“What happened? Did the
Everyone settled in the room; I chose the seat next to Alpha's chair, while Morgana, Elara, and Selena positioned themselves a bit further away, perhaps to ensure their safety. Oliver stood on the right side, taking on the role of a true beta, and we awaited the arrival of King Lycan.“Can't we get to the point?” I asked, looking at everyone in the room. “It seems like everyone here knows what this is about, except me!”I growled impatiently, eliciting smiles from Morgana and Elara at my stance.“We raised her as a witch, but her wolf side always prevails!” Morgana smiled playfully.“You can't take the wolf out of a hybrid,” Elara joked, winking.“Is that a new saying?” Selena laughed.“You're all in good spirits considering the situation we have to face!” The Alpha growled, entering the room with his imposing steps, causing everyone to stand in reverence. “Sit!”And so they did.“The ancestors warned her, didn't they, reclusive witch?” King Lycan growled sharply at Morgana.“We knew
“The first punishment for the Shadow King, when he killed one of the beings created by his siblings, was eternal imprisonment in his domain.” Morgana approached me, sitting beside me and holding my hands in hers. “He couldn't get out of there, nor could his creatures… But the imbalance caused by Destiny made all of this possible.”“The Shadow King saw a great opportunity, the perfect vessel: the pup of a powerful cursed alpha, son of a twin from the legend, nephew of a hybrid, and a direct descendant of the pure power of the ancestors and reclusive witches,” Elara added, sighing. “He knew that his soul, without a vessel, couldn't escape from its prison, but a strong body with a soul molded like Conan's would make it possible!”“Even if he had to reduce the size of his essence for it to develop alongside the pup's soul!” Morgana concluded.“Wait a minute, are you telling me that the shadows kidnapped my nephew as a baby to merge the soul of the Shadow King with his, and all the torture