In the short transition between sleep and wakefulness, just a few seconds before Era woke up completely, a fleeting memory crossed her mind. It was about Oscar, his things in her room and his arrival at one in the morning.Era opened her eyes, and thanks to that memory, she wasn't at all surprised to find the room different. She had gone to another room after her fight with Oscar last night.At that time, Era was sure that it would be pointless to continue the argument with Oscar. So, she decided to leave and just sleep. She believed that enough rest would help her be more patient in dealing with all of Oscar's illogical actions."What a crazy man," she muttered.Just as she was about to get out of bed, she shifted but realized that her body was immobilized and couldn't move. She lowered her face to see a pair of hands wrapped around her waist. Damn it! I should have remembered to lock the bedroom door.Era dramatically closed her eyes. She took several deep breaths, trying to free he
Era's sleep was abruptly interrupted for no apparent reason. She jerked awake and looked around, only to find the pillow next to her empty. Oscar wasn't there.Era rose with a furrowed brow, her gaze fixed on the wall clock. It was already two in the morning and her forehead wrinkled. Was Oscar still working?Curiosity stirred within Era. The desire to know forced her to get out of bed. She grabbed her pajama robe and pulled it on as she left the room. Her destination was Oscar's workplace.To be honest, Era didn't want to acknowledge the room not far from her own as Oscar's workspace. From the beginning, the room had resembled more of a library with various types of books, and she often spent time there. However, Aaron had turned the room into a makeshift workspace from the day Oscar moved in. So, she no longer set foot in there.Era stopped in front of the study. The door wasn't closed properly, creating a small gap that allowed her to peek inside. She looked in and saw Oscar sittin
This wasn't the kind of research Era had ever imagined. When she was a student in her first year, she used to fantasize that research activities would be fun. She would make observations with friends and professors. They would explore nature and discover many amazing things. Well, the reality was just the opposite. She did venture into the forest, but not with friends and professors, but with a young guard, a Beta and an Alpha.Era looked back, then sharply at Seth, Philo and Oscar, who had been following her footsteps all along. A sullen expression had been on her face for half an hour, ever since she entered the Arbora Forest."The situation here is secure. The police have searched for the villains and haven't found them. They must have left. So, you didn't really need to bring your friends here."Era turned to the forest ranger who had accompanied them that day. His name was Noah Anderson. Noah seemed to glance at Seth, Philo and Oscar before he looked back at Era. He grinned."Ah,
Era would not forget those faces. They were still too vivid in her memory; they were the rogues who had attacked her just a few days ago. And her wolf soul immediately spat out curses.Filthy rogues. It turned out that they still had the audacity to come back. They were truly despicable creatures with no brains to think.Exactly, that's what crossed Era's mind. The reason was clear: the area was obviously the territory of a pack. Causing trouble was undoubtedly an irrational action, especially after the warning from the alpha of the pack.Era could not understand it. Why did they return after that incident? Were they really so ignorant of rules and ethics that they didn't think twice about returning?Meanwhile, Seth, who had already felt a premonition before the rogues' arrival, did not want to take any chances. He moved and placed Era behind his body. Without breaking eye contact with the rogues, he asked Era in a low voice, "Were they the ones who attacked you last time?""Yes, they
Era noticed the attack too late. She tried to dodge, but the fourth wolf's attack was faster.Seth arrived just in time. He tackled the fourth wolf, causing its attack on Era to miss. Then he immediately bit the neck of the fourth wolf, right on the wound caused by Era.The fourth wolf howled in pain, but Seth showed no mercy. On the contrary, he made sure to bite deeper, spraying blood everywhere.The growls of the other wolves forced Seth to reluctantly end his attack on the fourth wolf. He let go of the fourth wolf's neck, then jumped to the side to avoid the second wolf's attack on him.Seth's four legs touched the ground firmly. His claws dug into the ground as he leaped toward the wolves that were deliberately targeting Era.It seemed that the rogues could draw conclusions from their fight with Era and Seth, especially since Era was an unsuspecting wolf. Era could not fight like a normal wolf. She might look strong and brave, but she was not dangerous at all.The rogues changed
Philo could sense the restlessness and anxiety emanating from Oscar's expression and gaze. He could understand the cause of Oscar's current anxiety, which was undoubtedly Era.Despite the fact that the police and Madeline had assured them that the current situation was safe and that the rogues had left, Oscar wouldn't be able to relax if Era was far away from him. He would surely feel restless every time Era was out of his sight. So, it was not surprising that he would do anything to be with Era all the time.However, it seemed that Oscar had to suppress his heart's desire for a moment. The factory fire was not a trivial matter that could be ignored. The incident was related to the financial sustainability of the pack. He was fully responsible for the ongoing problem, and even though he realized that Era was his top priority, it did not mean that he could put everything else aside.So, Oscar took several deep breaths. He tried to calm down, but it was in vain. The fear only increased.
Oscar's anger had not abated at all. The heat aura continued to radiate from his body, and the longer it lasted, the hotter the air around him became. In addition, his wolf spirit continued to growl, as if to convince him that this was not over.Oscar turned and saw the seventh rogue, who still seemed to be alive. He stood up and approached the rogue.The seventh rogue's condition was pitiful, but it would never be worth what they had done to Era. There was no mercy in Oscar's eyes as he saw the rogue's breath struggling, appearing short, as if it took a great deal of effort just to breathe.The seventh rogue had broken bones. Worst of all, his spine was shattered, so he could not even crawl away from Oscar, let alone run."Tell me," Oscar said without hesitation. His look was sharp and promised a painful death. "Who sent you?"The rogue tried to open his mouth and move his tongue. He obviously wanted to answer Oscar's question, but his condition made it impossible.Oscar clenched his
As usual, as the sun began to make its presence known on the eastern horizon, Aaron began his rounds of the palace to perform his duties. With firm steps, he inspected every corridor and side of the palace. His eyes, aided by his glasses, scanned carefully. He made sure that every room and corner met the standards of an Alpha's approval.Aaron continued his observation into the kitchen area. Although Oscar had been away from the palace for the past few days, that didn't mean he would neglect such an important matter. He knew that Oscar was an Alpha full of surprises. That was why he always made sure that the meat, vegetables, fruit and milk in the kitchen were fresh. He didn't want the Palace cooks to prepare menus that might provoke Oscar's rage instead of relaxation.During this time, Aaron encountered several Omegas at work. They usually greeted each other, and he didn't hesitate to give a friendly rebuke if an Omega wasn't working seriously. After that, he would move on.Aaron's f
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
The previous nights had indeed been painful. Era was always worried about the condition of the people around her who were experiencing bad things because of her. But at least she could still sleep, even if she woke up feeling tired. Now, on the contrary, she couldn't even close her eyes for a minute.Era's feelings were truly uncertain. Even words like anxious, uneasy, worried, or scared couldn't describe her feelings now. She was adrift, trapped between waves that kept trying to pull her into an endless ocean.Era gave up. Trying to sleep was useless. Closing her eyes only made her more exhausted. So, she got out of bed.There was only one thing Era could do now, and that was to occupy herself. She had to distract her mind. She had to keep herself busy or the clock on the wall would explode from the constant staring.Era grabbed her pajama robe and quickly put it on. Then she left the room and wasn't surprised at all to find Aaron there."Luna," Aaron greeted as he folded the newspap
Oscar was determined not to let Era's worries and fears come true. So, he made the most of the time he had left. He trained diligently, perfecting all the techniques and strategies he had learned over the years. He wouldn't let any weakness get in the way of his goal. He had to return with his life intact.However, Oscar didn't just focus on himself and the upcoming fight. He wouldn't neglect something far more important, even more important than his own life.Oscar gathered several people in his office. It was just before they left for Riverdale Bluffs.Everyone gathered. Tension hung in the air. Their faces were filled with apprehension."Tonight," Oscar began, looking at each of them. His expression showed utmost seriousness. "I am going to Riverdale Bluffs with Philo, Thad, and several warriors. Although this is a one-on-one fight between me and Nicholas, no enemy can be trusted. So, vigilance is paramount."Oscar was determined to fight with determination and not allow Nicholas t
District Marindale, more precisely in the Falindor Forest—Ryloston Pack Palace.Freddy was inhaling the aroma of an 18-year-old single malt whisky that had just been poured into a rock-cut crystal glass by Peter McKay—watcher—when Bernard arrived. He knew that Bernard must have important news. But that didn't mean Bernard's arrival should interfere with his desire to relax.The crystal glass turned slowly. There was a soft clink as the ice hit the sides, creating faint ripples in the whisky. Freddy closed his eyes and savored the first sip. So did he, not wanting to miss a single taste sensation in every drop of whisky.Bernard, understanding Freddy's nature and character, decided to remain silent for a moment. He stood still, not saying a word until Freddy finally spoke."How is it, Bernard? Any news from Xylvaneth?"Bernard lifted his face slightly. He watched Freddy, eyes closed, still enjoying the whisky. "Nothing, Alpha."The spinning of the crystal glass stopped. Freddy's relaxe
Getting enough rest was never the answer to Era's anxiety; she had proven that. No matter how often or how long she slept, it didn't make her feel better. In fact, it only made her feel worse. When she slept, she was trapped in nightmares, and when she woke up, she was faced with a grim reality."Oscar?"Era looked around to find the room silent. She was alone; Oscar was not there.A heavy feeling made Era catch her breath. It was as if hundreds of tons of weight were trying to render her powerless. However, she managed to move her body, albeit with great difficulty. She got out of bed and at the same time Aaron entered the room."Luna." Aaron approached and helped Era. "How are you feeling?"Era winced slightly. She sat down and Aaron quickly prepared a glass of warm water. "I've never felt so bad, Aaron." She accepted the warm water and took a few sips. "According to Landon, I'm fine. I just need to rest, but why does my body feel completely powerless?"Aaron took the glass back and
Era remained silent as she felt the change in the atmosphere of the room. She cleared her throat, took a deep breath and scanned her surroundings. She saw Philo, who had just said something completely absurd. I am the last descendant of the Selunar Pack? Impossible.Era then turned to Dom. She remembered that just moments ago, maybe only a few minutes before, Dom had asked her about the possibility that her parents were not her biological parents. How could he ask such a strange thing?Finally, Era looked at Oscar. She paused for a moment before finally speaking in a low voice. "No, Oscar." She shook her head. "That's not me. I don't know anything about the Selunar Pack. It's completely unfounded gossip. I am the daughter of Amiass Ross and Sylvie Blair."This time, Oscar said nothing. He just stared at Era intently without blinking. His gaze was unreadable, which made Era feel uncomfortable.Era bit her lower lip. She tried to control herself as the discomfort made her act strangely.
Day after day passed with increasing agony. The Palace of Xylvaneth was filled with an atmosphere of tension. Not only Era and Oscar, but everyone felt anxious and on guard for any possibility that could happen at any time.Era tried not to think about the terror the Ryloston Pack had caused. She knew that Oscar had already ordered Philo to go to the Ryloston Pack's palace. So, all she could do now was wait for news from Philo.Unfortunately, bad thoughts kept creeping in and trying to shake Era's composure. What if Philo's arrival only made the situation worse?Era.Era blinked. The voice of her wolf spirit echoed in her head. I am really scared.Calm down. There is nothing to be afraid of. Oscar will take care of everything.Era winced. I know that. Oscar will take care of everything, but I am really confused as to why this is happening. Dad and Dree have already been affected. What if the same thing happens to others?Era, calm down. I promise you; everything will be fine. This wil
Philo understood, four in the morning was not a usual time to check out, but that was exactly what he did. All his belongings were neatly packed into a 20-inch suitcase, and then he left the room. He took the elevator down to the lobby and checked out with the desk clerk. Then he left the hotel.Philo's car moved smoothly through the still empty streets. His intention was to reach The Palace as quickly as possible. He had to report his findings as soon as possible.Philo stepped on the accelerator. The car's speed increased and suddenly his phone vibrated. At the same time, the dashboard screen lit up, indicating an incoming call, and the name displayed made him pull over immediately. He pressed the green button on the touchscreen and answered the call."Philo."Philo's brow furrowed slightly as he answered. "Hello, Alpha." Oscar's voice sounded different, indicating tension and anger. So, he asked quickly, "What is it, Alpha?""I order you to go to Ryloston Palace immediately."That
It was not unusual for Oscar to reassemble Dom and the others after the attack on Irene. He questioned Irene thoroughly, making sure nothing was overlooked. He made sure that nothing was done hastily.Oscar wouldn't keep quiet, that much was certain. Irene wasn't hurt, but the actions of the Lynoria Pack were like a blatant confrontation, an act that shouldn't have happened. Therefore, he made sure there would be a response to any form of threat they faced."Not just intercept and attack," Oscar growled after hearing Irene's full report. His face reddened, indicating immense anger upon realizing that his emissary had been sneakily attacked. "Even a single word of mockery must be answered."If anyone understood the terrible consequences of war, it was Oscar. He had felt the sadness and agony of war, convinced that nothing good could come of it. Loss was an inevitable price to be paid by all parties. So, he vowed to avoid war as much as possible.Oscar hated war, but at the same time he