CONSTANT noise roused me from my deep, untroubled sleep, and before I could open my eyes fully, a scent of citrus assaulted me.Unfurling my eyes, I was greeted by the presence of a man lying next to me. I should push him away, but I couldn't find it in me to do so. It felt so warm to have him by my side, and looking at his majestic countenance made my heart flutter in an unusual manner. What's more surprising is when I saw his hand on my waist, where he rested it comfortably.My eyes wandered to his naked torso. His chest was perfectly sculpted, and my fingers found their way to his lips down to his chest. I don't know what made me admire him suddenly, considering my goal was only to strengthen our wolf, no matter how tempting the opportunity to touch and smell him seemed. Yet the warmth he exuded seemed so inviting that I almost didn't notice he was awake."I'm sorry," I said as I averted my gaze from him. At first, he didn't say anything, but I could tell he was aware I did this be
"Who is Lady Catheleia?""Am I a distraction to everyone?"TWO weeks have gone by since the night party celebration. Today was the second week of training with Alpha Ace, and I've been enjoying it better than I thought I would. In two ways, such as in human form and wolf form, he has taught me very much.I can run faster than usual, leap up higher when running, and dodge more hits from opponents. Alpha Ace seemed to care about my progress; he even enhanced my mind, which made things so much easier for me in battle."You're doing great, Gwen. But I suggest you not use your emotions too often," he warned after we returned to a human form. "Feelings are weakness.""That's not always the case 'cause sometimes it can be our strength," I argued back."How can you convince me you're telling the truth?" he inquired as he strode toward me, wearing his profound gaze."Sometimes, they're the only thing that can keep us alive."Alpha Ace looked at me with a small smile before nodding in agreemen
"I know you hide something, Gwen. And you just can't confess it."There was no indication of jokes or jest at all—only solemnity.I sighed loudly and looked at the trees to somehow block out this conversation I was now trapped in until I could think adequately of how to explain myself using some justifications."That's the reason why I prefer solitude, Alpha, because people doubt and don't trust my words. Don't make me lose my trust in you by giving in to these questions, I beg."He nodded slowly as his eyes seemed to study my every feature and endeavored to consider my thoughts."Alright." his tone softened, and his demeanor relaxed. "I'll keep your request in mind, Gwen. I hope there's not more than what you've told me."I glared at him, incapable of responding, until we heard an unfamiliar presence coming near Alpha's house. Aside from shifting into a wolf form, we could sense if other werewolves came near us."We have to go back." he moved away from me, signaling for me to follow
It was my best friend, Matt.He was now standing in front of Mojerio while his members stood still behind him."Your superiority doesn't give you the liberty to wreck someone nor disturb the peace around here," Matt spoke calmly and firmly yet loud enough that everyone could hear him."And who the hell are you to decide what I can and cannot do?" Mojerio sneered, glancing at me before returning to him. "I suggest that you go back to your place. If you don't, it might be easier for you to suffer."He was staring directly into Matt's eyes— a look of intimidation. He was slightly taller than Matt, but it didn't stop him from trying to get into his face."I won't leave this place because you're insulting my best friend. And I don't tolerate those kinds of words coming out of your mouth," Matt said, full of intrepidity."You little shit! You nuts…" he grabbed Matt by the collar of his hoodie only to be stopped midway through.Holy crap!"No, please!" I yelled loudly.What's more aggravati
"I can't lose you… Gwen. They can ravage my whole being, but not my precious gem."*****CEASELESS reprehension is what I obtained from Alpha Ace the moment we arrived home. He'd been conveying his remarks regarding what had transpired earlier. The scenario of saving Matt and killing Mojerio's subordinates left me with a lingering sense of unease."How did you manage to do that, Gwen? I want you to explicate every little detail I've seen earlier," Alpha Ace continued when he deemed my silence sufficiently prolonged, his voice full of avidity.This is what I loathe the most, to be stuck in a situation where I cannot unbosom myself. I tried desperately to devise an excuse that wouldn't reveal too much; a simple lie seemed like my safest bet."I told you, Alpha. My grandmother taught me how to cure someone's wounds and healed them using herbs."His brows furrowed as he regarded me intently. "You used herbs?""Well, yeah! Look." I took some herbs from my pocket that Matt provided me earli
"You always belong to me, even if I know you were hiding something. I won't force you to tell me what it was, and I promise you that no one else will be allowed to hurt you."TWO days went out the same way. I stayed in the house, cleaning the room, sleeping, eating, and having a deep talk with Alpha Ace every night, which I enjoyed because I didn't feel bored when he was around.I wanted to go out and see my best friend and my family, but I knew that transgressing Alpha Ace's words would only make things worse.Currently, I was lying on a bed, staring at the ceiling of the bedroom. The door was open, the lights were off, and I could hear faint footsteps coming toward me and stopped by the window where I assumed it was from.Turning around, I saw Mrs. Athena."I'm sorry, Gwen. Did I wake you?"Without skepticism, I sat up straight and faced her. "No, mom Athena. I'm not sleeping."She nodded, then sat beside me. I don't know why she's here, but the moment she held my hands conferred me
“You were inseparable now. You started to like him, did you?”My eyes froze in him, trying to ponder the appropriate answer I should offer.Then I laughed. A laugh that expresses how frivolous his remarks were.“What so funny?” his brows crumpled in perplexity.I sighed, and the mark of a smile on my lips grew wider by the second.“Why do you act clueless like you can’t guess the answer?” I shook my head and chortled at his frown. It was a rare moment when I was able to joke with him because the other’s presence only added up to make it awkward.“Feelings can change, Gwen. That’s why I’m asking if there’s something between you, especially after he became close to you.” His words stung. It made me think about the night and how Alpha’s lips grazed with mine before we proceeded to the party. The thought made me guilty, but I shouldn’t feel this way.I looked at Matt. “That’s not always the case.”“Well, yup. That’s true. But sometimes feelings won’t get stuck in the same direction.” he
"Do you like your best friend?""What kind of question is that?""Just answer me, Gwen.""That was the most frivolous words I've heard, Alpha. Matt is my best friend," I replied with a roll of my eyes."S-so you don't like him?" his eyes glimmered with hope.I shook my head as an indication of no, and he beamed at my answer.There was a sign of solace I could glimpse in his face."So, let's go." I let out a smile and went out of the room, then he quickly followed me.We've been doing heavy training for the past hours and are currently in our wolf form. It seems like we are getting pretty good at fighting side by side with each other. It felt so good to be trained by him. He seemed to understand me better than anyone else, and that's something I appreciate about him, teaching me without degrading me. To put it simply, we were becoming very close than usual.After another hour, the sun grew brighter and started shining on us, and we returned to our human forms.We searched for a suitabl
Gwen's POV I shifted into a silver werewolf and attacked the first vampire who tried to come close to me. For every attempt of an enemy toward me, I snapped his neck with one of my claws until blood flowed freely down his throat. There was no way I would go after them without getting at least a couple of hits. I could not count how many foes I had killed today, but each one left me satisfied in ways that nothing else could. I glanced to the right side and saw my parents, Vera with Valir, fighting off five vampires at once, using their claws to slash their throats open as quickly as if they were swatting mosquitoes away. On the other side, I saw the Packs, Israel, and the other witches fighting off another group of enemies. The fairies were helping out with the battle on their end as well. The shield they were casting toward us was impenetrable against any magical attack. And it was also holding back all of the attacks and then throwing them back to the enemies. The war conti
Gwen's POV Vera stand up from the bed, wearing her purple dress made of skin-tight fabric that showed all of her curves. Valir was taken aback as if he couldn't believe that his wife is finally here in front of him. He walked toward her and caressed her face with his warm hands. "Oh god... you're alive." Vera smiled at her husband, who is now looking down on her. She wrapped her arms around Valir's neck and kissed him passionately. The tears began to form again, as Valir can feel Vera's soft lips on his and can't help but kiss back passionately, wrapping his arms around her waist tightly. After a few minutes of a passionate kiss, the couple slowly parted. Both were out of breath. Vera wiped away her tears, looked at her husband lovingly, and whispered, "Who made this?" Valir pointed at me with a smile, tears of joy were visible in their eyes and I could not help but feel happy for both of them. "Gwen granted my favor. She resurrected you," Israel explained. Suddenly, Valir amb
Gwen's POV After an oath that Valir, the battle ceased. "Bring me to where she is," I said. "Can you please do it now?" he desperately asked. "Yes." Before I could accompany him, my parents and Israel talked to me first. They are worried but the witches and fairies suggested that Valir's intention was real. And I have to give a shot to end this battle with no one being harmed or killed. Afterward, the fairies, watches, and Israel decided to come with me to ensure that Valir and his companions would not gonna hurt her. I know they all are worried for me. They also know there was another way to end this war. And that is to do this man's favor. Currently, we were walking into the forest surrounded by numerous huge trees that seemed to be ancient. The air around us was not polluted but somehow different from the usual forest. We walked slowly as the gust of wind blew at us gently. It didn't seem to bother us but the forest itself was weirdly quiet. I could sense a stink in th
Gwen's POV"My wife is dead, and I want to resurrect her."The moment Valir said those words, I felt sad for him, not only because he lost a woman who meant the world to him, but also because of the bitter fact that he chose to become evil. "You want her back?" I asked him as I strode a few steps. He nodded. "Then why do you have to kill numerous innocent creatures in this land? Why do you have to watch in your own eyes how hard they suffer? Why do you keep spreading cruelty when there's a way to become one of us!""That's the only way to resurrect my wife! You know nothing about my pain!""I know your pain. I lost someone because of you! I lost my sister and my best friend!" I yelled with all anger as I remembered everything. "I will tell you now, Valir... you can never resurrect your wife no matter how numerous creatures or silver werewolves you kill!""How could you deduce that?!""Because only my kind... can give another life!""Then why don't you heal your sister if that's tru
Gwen's POVIn just an instant where we emerged outside my house. The view that greeted us was too unexpected.Everyone was having a massive fight with our enemies. "Gwen! Careful in every way!" Israel warned before he attacked the black werewolves. He is a half-witch and half werewolf but he prefers fighting in a human form where he can use his magic to kill.I scanned the entire surrounding and realized that even my parents were currently in a fight. The enemy is many, and I couldn't count them all by hand. They're running around everywhere, making everything worse.I hide behind the thick bush and quickly transformed into my silver wolf form. I ran at full speed towards where they were fighting. In just a blink of an eye, I'm among them and immediately attacked the wolves attacking Rini. Since I am silver, I can take out three or four of the enemies. One of the remaining creatures decided it was time to attack my father and so I dashed and jumped on him. I bit down on his neck wit
Gwen's POV"I wanna show you something to you, Gwen. If you're into it, close your eyes."My curiosity became even more heightened with the mention of what could happen. My heart started beating faster and the cold air around me started to become chilly as well. This was it. I closed my eyes and waited.After the briefest second had passed I felt someone's hand taking mine and guiding me. "Don't open unless I say so.""Sure."We stopped moving for about ten seconds. Some noises echoed around us in the air. The sound of a peaceful night where birds chirped at the moon's reflection off the calm lake water. My eyes were still closed but my lips curled into a moon crescent."Now, open your eyes."My eyes immediately opened. We were no longer standing outside the house. Instead, we were standing in a place completely different from anything I'd ever seen. It looked like we were in an underground cavern or a cave under a rock somewhere. Everything seemed extremely bright as if a light bul
Gwen's POVHere I am outside the house, conversing with my allies. The Aqua Rune Pack, fairies, witches, and the other subordinates who support us in this messy journey of mine. The truth that I'd been hiding for quite a long time was now revealed. All of them knows I was a silver werewolf and my blood can both heal and kill. This ability was given to only a few creatures and despite its advantage of it, I can't help but feel guilty especially with the fact that this ability failed to save my sister. For the very first time in my history, I felt like mucky trash because of that. But all I could do to make my sister happy was to keep fighting and be the best version of myself.While we were occupied chatting with one another, one of the fairies floated in the air as if she needs to convey important matters."Another battle will soon break out between us and vampires" she began. "We need to be vigilant."I was stunned to hear those declarations and another pang struck me in the chest.
Gwen's POVIt was early in the morning when I woke up and got up from bed to start my day. I glanced at my side only to see that Alpha wasn't here with me. Soon as my gaze diverted to the bedside table next to where I was lying on it I could see a glass of water sitting there along with a note written in her messy cursive. 'Good morning. You must have been tired since you first encountered the real life of a silver werewolf, so I didn't wake you up. You've done so many things for us and me. It's my turn, my luna. I love you.'I gasped lightly feeling a lump form in the back of my throat before wiping away my tears. I sat up and grabbed the glass of water and gulped it down without hesitation. After putting the empty glass back on the side table.Where did he go?I walked out and went to the kitchen downstairs. "Good morning, sweetheart." mom approached and kissed me on the forehead. I smiled softly at her and nodded. My mother has always taken care of me. From the beginning, she did
Gwen's POVTwo have passed ever since my sister was killed by one of our greatest foes. I don't feel anything other than the sorrow of losing someone so dear to me and I know that my parents feel the same pain as well.The exact scene of how the black werewolf slain her was still vivid in my mind like a nightmare and if it's just a dream, then I want to wake up. But it isn't. She's dead and now there is nothing left for me but grief and the guilt I've been carrying around with me. Every time I recollected our memories together, it always brought up fresh tears that would fall from my eyes and I didn't even bother wiping them away. I just wanted to relish everything even if that means torturing myself with the fact that it was just a memory that will not be able to happen again. I couldn't help but blame myself for what happened because I knew that I should have done something to save her but I was so dumb. I tried my very best to heal her that time but it didn't work. This was the v