Era's voice trembled. So did her body. Her lips turned pale and her eyes began to redden.
Seth clenched his jaw. He looked sharply at Gerald. "What do you think you're doing with Era, Robinson?"
"None of your business, Cooper. So, you better leave now. Era and I have important business to take care of right away."
"Leave?" Seth scoffed and shook his head. His gaze became mocking. "You really are pathetic, Robinson. You really are a lowlife. Your behavior is truly disgusting."
It felt like Gerald had never been insulted like that in his entire life, especially not to his face. It was reasonable that his emotions were boiling.
Gerald snorted. He faced Seth arrogantly. "Who do you think you are, Cooper? How dare you talk to me like that? Do you not want to live anymore?"
"You should ask yourself that, Robinson. Do you want to die?"
Gerald couldn't accept it. Seth's attitude provoked him, and besides, he was undoubtedly angry because his
"Oscar." Era was startled. Her body froze as a natural reaction to the unexpected presence of Oscar. She could only blink, as if she needed time to make sure she was not seeing things. Oh, my goodness. How could Oscar be here all of a sudden? D-did Seth contact him? Era wasn't sure if Seth had contacted Oscar. They had been together since the warehouse and she hadn't seen Seth using his phone. Now she wondered if Oscar knew what had happened to her earlier. Era also noticed another oddity. Her eyes widened and the question slipped out of her mouth. "Why are you here, Oscar? Aren't you at The Palace? Don't you have work?" Era knew that Oscar was not only an Alpha in the werewolf world, but also the head of a large corporation called Xylvaneth, similar to the pack's name. His office was located in Sonnet Springs, a major district that played a crucial role in the city of Pondera E.V., serving as the heart of the country's larges
They had just entered the room when Oscar pulled his hand away from Era's. Instead, he grabbed Era's wrist. "Oscar." Oscar pulled Era's hand, bringing her involuntarily closer. "What are you planning, Era? Are you trying to stop me from finding that bastard?" "Oscar," Era whispered and took a deep breath. Unfortunately, even the air she inhaled felt hot because of the heat emanating from Oscar's body. "I'm not planning anything. Besides, why are you looking for Gerald? Seth already beat him to a pulp." "I haven't beaten him yet." "He will definitely die if you beat him." "I'm sure that's the best fate for him, death. Touching you is a sign that he's tired of living in this world." Era rolled her eyes dramatically. "Oscar, I'm sure you don't need to discuss this issue anymore. Everything is settled and stop following your ego." "Follow my ego? How could you make fun of me, Era." "I'm not making fun of you; I'm tr
One unexpected thing for Era was that Seth was still in her apartment unit even though three hours had passed. She had just come out of her room after calming down and wanted to get a glass of water to calm the remaining agitation in her chest. Her destination was the kitchen, and that's where she found Seth, sitting on the kitchen island with a bowl of snacks. "Seth." Seth smiled. "You finally came out of your room. I was waiting for you and wondering what you wanted to eat. So, I prepared some food. I hope you'll find something you like. Ah! You're a vegetarian, right?" "Yes, thank you." Seth nodded and Era decided to go to the dining area. She was quite curious about the menu Seth had prepared and was surprised to find the three-meter-long dining table full of food. Era gasped with her mouth wide open. "Seth." Footsteps made Era turn. Seth was approaching her, not forgetting his bowl of snacks. Seth's face looked innocent as he aske
Philo frowned as he noticed Anne hurrying toward him. He saw the secretary's face pale, her lips quivering, and beads of sweat forming on her forehead. His immediate conclusion was that Oscar was in a bad emotional state.Philo's hunch was correct. Anne explained that Oscar had suddenly become angry and ended the ongoing discussion. Now Anne tried to find out the reason for Oscar's anger, including asking Philo.Philo remained silent, although he again speculated inwardly. He suspected that it had something to do with Era, and it turned out that his suspicion was correct once again.Before Philo could talk to Anne, his phone rang. It was Oscar giving him a clear order."Prepare the helicopter immediately, Philo. We're leaving for Celestial City in fifteen minutes."Philo didn't get a chance to say anything because Oscar abruptly ended the call. Still, it was enough of a hint for him. He sighed and reassured Anne,"Don't worry. Mr. Oscar is not angry with you."Anne furrowed her brow,
The ride back to the palace was relatively safe and controlled. Philo, who had prepared to listen to Oscar's complaints, didn't hear a single one from the Alpha. Oscar seemed calm, occasionally whistling as he alternated between looking at his phone and the scenery along the way. It wouldn't be wrong to guess that Oscar was in a good mood right now.Philo narrowed his eyes. His speculation went further; this must be related to the phone call Oscar had received earlier.Era's name came to Philo's mind again, and he was one hundred percent sure that the call Oscar had received was indeed from Era. He let out a long sigh. Instead of complaining, he praised, albeit sarcastically. She was the one who made Alpha's mood bad and she was also the one who made Alpha's mood good again.They arrived at the palace. The car stopped in the courtyard and a guard opened the car door for Oscar. Oscar got out and so did Philo."You did a great job today, P
Ever since the dramatic tragedy in the Lunaria Forest, Era's thoughts had been consumed by a restless night's sleep. To this day, she often asked herself, if she hadn't ventured into the Lunaria Forest, would any of this have happened? Would she have been able to live as peacefully as before?Then a thought made Era grimace. Memories reminded her that she had never really lived a peaceful life. Somehow, chaos always found a way to disrupt her existence.Era came to believe that even without the dramatic tragedy in the Lunaria Forest, her life would still be chaotic. It was only the form of chaos that might have been different.But that didn't mean that Era was experienced enough to deal with such situations. In fact, she never seemed to adapt, even though chaos had been a part of her life for as long as she could remember. So, it was understandable that she felt confused by the stares of her friends when she arrived on campus that morning.Era stopped her steps. As she looked around,
Barbara cursed Madeline the whole way. Her cursing only stopped when she saw Gerald with his friends and then her tirade ended. She quickened her pace and approached them."Gerald."Gerald raised his face and sighed dramatically, closing his eyes. He cursed inwardly. How could Barbara come to the campus and see them in such a bruised and battered state?"Barbara."Barbara pulled out a chair and sat down. She looked briefly at Gerald's friends before they all scattered. Turning to Gerald, she asked, "What happened to you, Gerald? I heard this was all Cooper's doing?"Gerald felt ashamed. Never in his life had he been so beaten and bruised by defeat. It was understandable that his face was flushed. "The news you heard is true. This is all Cooper's doing."Barbara had hoped that the news she had heard was false. But all hope vanished when she saw the signs of struggle on Gerald's face and body. Unfortunately, Gerald's words were even more shock
The morning came and Era woke up earlier than usual. The reason was that she had a meeting with Madeline scheduled for that day. Just like their brief discussion yesterday, the research team, consisting of her, Madeline, Clara, and Frida, would meet to discuss the research plans to be carried out.Era got out of bed immediately. She grabbed her hair tie from the bedside table and hastily tied her hair back. After that, she wanted to prepare breakfast quickly, but her phone rang, causing her eyes to roll dramatically when she realized who was calling her so early. It was Oscar.Era guessed that Seth had told Oscar about yesterday's events. So, she prepared herself and promptly answered Oscar's call before her phone exploded. She was sure that Oscar wouldn't stop calling until she answered."Hello.""Hello, Era. How are you?"Era decided to entertain Oscar while she made breakfast. "I'm fine and still alive. At least I slept well last night.""Um." Oscar hesitated for a moment. "Is some
Era stepped out of the Opulence Bistro; her breath ragged. The sound of her sneakers scraping the pavement matched the rapid beat of her heart. The cold night air had no power to quell the fire of anger burning in her chest."Bastard," Era muttered, her lips pressed tightly together. Her frustration was so intense that it felt suffocating. She glanced back at the entrance of the Opulence Bistro for a moment before continuing on to her car. "I shouldn't have met him."You're right, Era. You shouldn't have met him. Didn't I tell you not to go? Oh God, I don't know what will happen if Oscar finds out what you're doing now.Suddenly Era's eyes closed dramatically. She responded to the words of her wolf spirit. Be quiet. I don't want to talk now.Era felt so stupid. How could she trust Freddy? She had been so naive, thinking that meeting him would lead to him releasing Amias.It wasn't that simple. The realization hit Era hard. Even if Freddy had Amias, that didn't mean he would just let h
Freddy was still in the Opulence Bistro. He stood in the corner of the room and stared at the table where he had met Era earlier. His wine glass was still there, its contents untouched.Freddy's breathing was heavy. His chest rose and fell with uncontrollable emotions. He could barely contain himself when Bernard finally arrived, his head bowed."Bernard," Freddy growled, his face flushed with anger. His hoarse voice made the air around them feel sharp and tense. "You really made a fool of me!"Bernard mustered the courage to speak. "Alpha, I—""You said the potion would take effect in ten seconds. But what happened?" Freddy's eyes widened in anger. His jaw clenched as the memory of what had happened earlier rekindled the fire of his anger. "The potion was useless. Era wasn't affected at all."Bernard looked stunned; confusion evident in his gaze. "That's impossible, Alpha. The potion—""Enough!" Freddy snapped, his anger spinning out of control. Reflexively, he grabbed Bernard by the
A grin appeared on Freddy's face. His happiness was written all over his expression. He casually leaned back in his chair and let the satisfaction flow through his entire body.Era's voice still echoed in Freddy's mind, repeating over and over like a victory melody. The wave of satisfaction became almost overwhelming, making it impossible for Freddy to hold back. A small laugh escaped his lips—a soft chuckle, but full of meaning.The plan had gone smoothly, even better than Freddy had imagined. His threats had backed Era into a corner. In the end, she had no choice but to follow his orders. Era had moved exactly as he had wanted.The room seemed to warm up, radiating an air of triumph from every corner. Freddy rose from his chair and walked to the large window that framed the dark night sky. He slipped both hands into his pants pockets while his eyes stared far ahead, brimming with confidence.Freddy had won the first stage of the game. The euphoria filled him with a passionate burst
The voice crept into Era's ears like a sharp knife, slowly slicing, creating invisible wounds that burned every nerve. It made Era's heart pound violently through words that carried an implied threat.A chilling sensation appeared, piercing Era to the bone and freezing her. Her body stiffened completely, unable to move in the face of the terror that gripped her.The atmosphere changed instantly. The air grew heavy, thickening within seconds.The walls of the corridor seemed to close in. They moved slowly, pressing mercilessly against Era, suffocating her with their closeness."Era, are you listening to me?" The voice came back, softer and yet sharper. It brought a wave of fear that crawled over every inch of Era's body, making her breath catch and her blood run cold.Era's hand holding the phone began to sweat, and the perspiration only got worse. That voice was no ordinary threat—it was a certainty of the disaster soon to come.Era’s throat tightened. Her tongue felt numb. Yet she
Oscar lay motionless on the bed. All of his wounds were hidden under layers of bandages. His chest rose and fell slowly, each breath sounding labored, as if his body was still fighting the exhaustion that consumed it. He looked exhausted. A pale hue colored his face, one that usually radiated the strength of an Alpha. Even his once strong fingers now rested limply, as if surrendering to time.Beside Oscar sat Era, who had been at his side the whole time. She sat close to the bed, her fingers lightly stroking the back of Oscar's bandaged hand.The worry inside her was relentless. Fear hovered like a specter, always looming. No matter how many times Landon and Philo tried to reassure her, Era couldn't calm her mind. For her, the only way to get all the dark thoughts out of her head was to see Oscar regain consciousness.For this reason, Era stayed close to Oscar. She wouldn't go anywhere until he woke up. She even refused Aaron and Ursa's pleas for her to rest. It was impossible for her
The darkness of the night began to fade. The glow of the full moon was no longer as bright as it had been. The sky gradually shifted, leaving a gradient of purple that slowly turned into orange streaks on the horizon.The morning breeze carried the scent of damp leaves and fresh dew, soothing the weary souls that had endured the long and harrowing night. Sunlight began to creep through the tall trees, illuminating tired faces now covered in gratitude. The atmosphere, once tense and heavy, gave way to a deep silence filled with meaning.The Lunaria Forest felt desolate. The scent of earth mingled with the metallic taste of blood, leaving haunting traces of the battle that had just ended. Tall trees, usually standing proudly, appeared damaged—some with broken branches from the fury of the brutal clashes.In the midst of all the destruction, Era felt a surge of emotion well up in her chest. Her heart pounded wildly—not with fear, but with an indescribable relief.Era’s tired eyes scanned
Instinct had already sounded its warning. An uneasy feeling clung to Oscar's mind ever since he received Nicholas' challenge to a fight to the death. He knew there would be parties trying to take advantage of the situation, and his suspicions proved correct. Information leaked. No one knew who was behind it, but the supposedly private fight to the death at Riverdale Bluffs had turned into a spectacle that drew a large crowd. Oscar couldn't even keep track of which packs were present.Unfortunately, the problem didn't end there. Bad news arrived just as Oscar was preparing to face Stephen. The palace had been attacked by the Phydaron pack. As a result, Oscar left the arena in a hurry. He ignored Stephen's taunts. It didn't matter if he was branded a coward for leaving the fight. After all, he didn't owe Stephen anything, and what mattered most was Era's safety—his top priority above all else.Oscar jumped effortlessly into the helicopter, followed by Philo, Thad, and the Warriors. As
Throughout her life, Era had witnessed and endured countless chaos. Her life had never been peaceful. More often than not, problems would come crashing in and leave her life in shambles. But of all the turmoil, none was more terrifying than what she was about to face.Era was shaken. The chaos wasn't just the physical destruction or the deafening noise—it was far more than that. It carried with it the threat of death everywhere, a fear so palpable and overwhelming that it felt like invisible chains wrapped around her entire body.The air grew heavy. Pressure from all sides. Amidst the relentless cacophony, Era felt small, fragile and utterly powerless.The Palace of Xylvaneth, long a symbol of strength and protection, was on the verge of collapse—both literally and symbolically. The tremors that rippled through the ground, emanating from the battle in Lunaria Forest, seemed like a harbinger of the disaster that was about to unfold there.The rumble of wolf paws pounding the earth in t
The sound of a heavy thud echoed as a brown-maned wolf was violently thrown to the arena floor. It whimpered quietly, but a second later it rose quickly. Strengthening its initially wobbly legs, it then leapt, intent on retaliating against the golden-maned wolf that had made it the object of ridicule for the past ten minutes.The golden wolf dodged effortlessly, as if the brown wolf's attack was nothing, completely harmless. It showed no fear and instead continued to attack with bold courage.The golden wolf's movements were very agile and nimble, causing its mane to flicker and shed shafts of light everywhere. It seemed to light up the dimly lit battle arena. Its attacks were precise, full of accuracy and power. As a result, the brown wolf was cornered, and the spectators were filled with awe.The golden wolf's claws sliced through the air with incredible speed. The brown wolf could not dodge. It chest was ripped open. It blood vessels burst.But the golden wolf didn't stop. It contin