Dree was drawn to something, so she narrowed her eyes. Her gaze became more focused to make sure she wasn't mistaken, and indeed, she was right.
Dree sighed heavily as she continued her work with the cash register. "Poor guy. He must have come here just to see Era." Her fingers paused on the number keys. Her forehead wrinkled vaguely. "Should I tell him that Era is on vacation for a week?"
"I know."
Dree had just thought about it when Seth suddenly stood in front of her with a wallet in his hand. She was stunned for a moment, which made Seth smile a little.
"Era."
Dree blinked, then looked over. "Oh."
"Thank you for your good intentions, but I already know that Era is on leave," Seth continued. He nodded briefly and sighed. "She's doing research in the Runevale village. Probably for about a week."
"Ah." Dree smiled awkwardly. She hadn't expected Seth to know that much. "So, you knew."
"It's understandable. We're from the same c
Philo had tried desperately to keep Oscar at bay. The same went for Seth. Both gave many reasonable reasons why Oscar should wait in the hotel lobby instead of following Era directly into the Arbora Forest."Sorry, Alpha, but it seems better if we wait in the hotel. I'm sure Era will be back soon," Philo said.Oscar stood up. He couldn't wait any longer. He put his hands on his hips and looked at Philo. "Can't I just sit here quietly and wait?"Philo and Seth held their breath. Oscar's question and glare silenced them. They remained motionless, seemingly afraid to move. They also realized that Oscar had not been sitting quietly the whole time.Oscar almost smashed the coffee cup the hotelier had provided. The newspaper was not spared either. He clenched it tightly and would have torn it apart if Philo hadn't stopped him.Oh, dear. Philo realized that his skills as a Beta were useless if the problem Oscar was facing was related to Era. There was not
Era was confused. Her eyes blinked repeatedly and her breathing began to slow. Her body shook from head to toe, accompanied by a slowly creeping heat that made her feel flushed."Os-Oscar."With all her strength, Era tried to stay conscious. But her consciousness was hanging by a thread. The focus of her eyes began to fade and everything seemed to disappear from her world one by one. Slowly, everything became empty, leaving only her and Oscar.They shared a passionate kiss. Accompanied by touches that felt like they were burning all over her body. Sweat was slowly streaming everywhere and her heart was beating faster
Time had passed since the incident, and Era was sure that Oscar must have left by now. Therefore, she should have been able to calm down. But the reality was the opposite.Era remained motionless on the bed. Her eyes were still closed and she had not moved at all since earlier. She was not sleeping; she was thinking about everything that had just happened.Several curses echoed in her head. Era cursed herself for losing her self-control in front of Oscar. She seethed and blamed fate for giving her a father like Amias. She firmly believed that the way Amias had treated her over the years had made her truly vulnerable to men's attitudes.
Oscar's return to the palace caused a stir among everyone. The reason was that they had heard rumors that Oscar had made a sudden trip to Celestial City to pick up Seth and then immediately went to Runevale Village. They suspected that it must be related to Era."So, what's happening now? Is something wrong with Era?"Philo had just stepped onto the atrium floor when Aaron, Ursa and Julie arrived from the opposite direction. It was clear that they were in a hurry and were relieved to see Philo before they went to Oscar's office."I heard rumors that you went to the village of Runevale. Is that true?" Julie asked, her
After that, Julie left completely. Aaron, Ursa, and Philo exchanged glances before Aaron gave them both a slight nod. Ursa and Philo left while Aaron stayed.Oscar put his hands on his hips. He stared at Aaron. "Why? Is there something else you want to say, Aaron?""It seems you haven't had your chamomile tea tonight, Alpha. Let me make it for you for a moment."Aaron stood up and did exactly as he was told. He brewed chamomile tea while Oscar looked stunned at his actions.The chamomile tea was served on Oscar's desk in less than two minutes. Aaron then invited Oscar to enjoy it. "Please, have some, Alpha."Oscar could barely speak. Frankly, he was always amazed at Aaron's calmness. Sometimes he wondered. Didn't Aaron feel intimidated in front of an Alpha who struggled with emotional control? Because in his eyes, Aaron seemed completely unafraid. "You do know that what I need right now isn't chamomile tea, don't you?""Of course I do, Alpha
Repeatedly, Era assured her wolf spirit that she had contacted Oscar last night, not out of longing, but because she vividly remembered her promise to keep her informed while in Runevale Village. However, her wolf spirit didn't seem to believe that reason.You just find excuses, Era, and I understand. That's how women are.Era felt her face heat up. So, she took a deep breath. Enough, be quiet. I want to contact Oscar now.The call was connected and Era didn't wait long. Her call was answered by Oscar, although it took longer than usual.
After finishing the conversation with Era, Oscar immediately contacted Philo. He guessed that Philo had already arrived at his room and might be getting ready to rest.Philo promptly answered the call. Oscar instructed him to prepare the private jet. "Don't be late. Make sure you schedule the flight now. I don't want Era to wait.""Understood, Alpha."Oscar didn't overlook the most important aspect of the pickup. "Additionally, contact Bogy. Tell him to accompany Era's return."The call ended shortly afterwards and Oscar breathed a sigh of relief. A satisfied smile appeared on his face. It seemed to be a valid sign that he could rest peacefully tonight.The next morning, Oscar woke up feeling light. His face was radiant as he greeted all the Omegas who were cleaning up The Palace.Immediately, all the residents of The Palace were puzzled. They knew that as an Alpha, Oscar was attentive to the pack. Sometimes his nature was annoying, but Osca
Era had been pacing back and forth for about an hour. It seemed that her legs weren't tired, as her whole body was in waves of emotions. The urge to destroy Oscar's things in her room briefly crossed her mind, but she refrained from doing so. She didn't want to see her room in disarray, it would only make her headache worse.There was nothing Era could do now but be patient. She realized that taking out her feelings on Oscar's things was not the right thing to do. She was convinced that it would be better to direct her feelings directly at Oscar.Her footsteps stopped. Era looked at the door and wondered when Oscar would arrive. It was almost one in the morning, but there was still no sign of Oscar's arrival.Era stared at the door with narrowed eyes, a hint of doubt creeping into her mind. Was it possible that Oscar wouldn't come?Era thought to herself, it wouldn't make sense for Oscar to move his things into her apartment and then not show up. She shook her head and dismissed the p
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