Vione's request startled Usher. His eyes widened, fixed on Vione. He stared at her and found no trace of fear. Vione was truly determined to go to the front. What struck him most was the difference in the way she addressed him. She called him Alpha out of respect as a member of the pack, not as his mate. Usher closed his eyes and shook his head. "No," he refused without a second thought. He stepped away, distancing himself slightly from Vione. "I won't let you go there, Vione." Vione moved closer to him. "Alpha, please." "No," Usher insisted again, his voice firm. He met Vione's determination with equal determination. He couldn't allow Vione, the woman he loved most, to go into an area suspected to be the hiding place of the enemy. "Your request is totally unreasonable." Vione wanted to argue against Usher's decision, but at that moment Storm spoke up as well. "Forgive me, Luna, but it would be better if I went there instead." Usher pointed at Storm while keeping his eyes on Vio
"How about that? Any movement from the Frostholm Pack?"On a hill not far from the border of the Frostholm Pack's territory, Torin stood tall, his back straight as he looked out over the valley below. The hill was strategically placed, offering a wide view of the surrounding area—from dense forests to grassy plains bordered by towering trees. From there, he and the Nimbria pack could clearly see every movement of the Frostholm pack without being easily detected.Around Torin, the warriors of the Nimbria Pack moved silently, checking all preparations and making sure no detail was overlooked. The tents were set up discreetly, blending into the natural surroundings and giving the illusion from a distance that the hill was free of suspicious activity. In addition, a variety of high-tech equipment was used to anticipate any surveillance by the Frostholm Pack.Torin certainly reaped many benefits from the hill. As a defensive camp, it was a natural fortress that was difficult to attack. Its
One thing that motivated Vione was the hidden camp on the south side where the core warriors of the Nimbria Pack were stationed. In other words, if she and 100 warriors from the Frostholm Pack could eliminate them, control of the war would shift. The Frostholm Pack would have a chance to win the battle.That's why Vione was determined to ensure that the ambush would be carried out with precise calculation and meticulous planning. It had to succeed so that Storm could more easily defeat the Nimbria warriors on the southwest side.Vione stared at the warriors unblinkingly, emphasizing every word she spoke. "We must move quickly and precisely. Don't leave the slightest gap." She took a breath. "I and five teams will lead them into the Eresca Valley, while you..." She turned to the other five teams. "...must be ready to ambush them. Do you understand?"A hundred warriors answered in unison, "Yes, Luna."Vione and the hundred warriors left the barracks soon after. They changed into their w
As a former warrior leader, Vione had seen every kind of wound, every kind of pain. She had felt every kind of agony and suffering, but none compared to the searing pain that suddenly gripped her.Vione fought with all her strength, but the pain she felt was excruciating. She could no longer move or breathe, and suddenly her vision went completely dark.Everything disappeared. Everything was gone. There was nothing left of this world as Vione realized where the source of the pain was coming from.Right from her heart. An indescribable agony was tearing at her from within, as if invisible claws were grabbing her and crushing her until nothing was left.Vione shook. Her body shook violently. In that split second, she realized this wasn't a physical wound. Something much deeper, much darker, had taken hold of her.In the midst of the overwhelming pain, Vione tried to hold on. But the encroaching darkness continued to suffocate and haunt her. Her equilibrium was shaken, and her worst nigh
In all her life, Rowena had never seen such devastation. The once green and vibrant forest had been transformed into a grim battlefield. The air was filled with the stench of death and the metallic smell of blood. In addition, the sounds of roars and howls echoed, shattering the silence of the night. Countless victims had fallen. There were so many that Rowena couldn't bear to look. Especially when she realized that someone she loved so much had fallen victim to the war. Rowena closed her eyes. She could no longer hold back her tears as she saw Ivan's lifeless body lying rigid on the ground. Her heart was filled with agonizing pain. Regret filled her mind. If only I had forbidden you to join the battle, Ivan. Perhaps none of this would have happened. No, Rowena said in her heart. She quickly pushed the thought out of her mind. She knew that Ivan would always be a warrior. No matter what happened, Ivan would always fight to defend the glory of the Frostholm Pack. Rowena's sadness
The suffering Vione now endured was beyond measure. Pain and loss struck her relentlessly, one after the other. It seemed as if God had no intention of giving her a moment to breathe. She had lost not only Usher, but also her family, those she trusted, and the pack.Vione was drowning in an endless sea of grief. Every lost life, every face she had known was now nothing more than a memory that haunted her. They were gone, leaving behind an unbearable grief, and most painful of all was the realization that even circumstances would not allow her to give Usher a proper burial.Her regret deepened. She asked herself. If only I hadn't left, if only I had stayed with Usher, wouldn't all this have happened?Vione cursed herself. As a Luna, her place was at the side of the Alpha. She should have been there for Usher every moment, no matter what happened.But here Vione was, hiding in the Amerotha Forest, wrapped in guilt, without Usher by her side.She was devastated. She sank deeper into her
A new fact was revealed. Everything was confirmed. Rowena had examined all the surviving victims, and her suspicions were correct. The Frostholm Pack had indeed been poisoned by Bernathra magic.The cause was known, and now Vione's focus was on finding the culprit who had spread the magic to the pack. She needed to uncover the person who had been helping the Nimbria Pack all along. In other words, there was a traitor who needed to be caught as soon as possible."I must find this traitor quickly," Vione vowed, holding back her anger. Everything that had happened indicated that the traitor was someone close to her, someone with free and extensive access to the pack, someone who wouldn't be suspected by anyone. "I will not forgive them. I will make sure they pay for their actions against the pack."Vione made a hard decision. For the moment, she had to put aside her desire to gather strength to strike back at the Nimbria Pack. Her priorities had changed. It was impossible for her to move
Walter's apology was an undeniable answer, a confirmation of all suspicions. Vione closed her eyes. There was warmth there, but she held on as tightly as she could to keep her tears from spilling."Forgive me, Luna. I had no idea it would come to this," Walter said as he moved closer to Vione. He clung to her legs, his body shaking. "Forgive me.""Forgive you, Walter?" Vione scoffed cynically. Now there was deep hatred in her eyes. "Tell me, Walter. What did the Nimbria Pack offer you?"Walter shook his head. He continued to kneel at Vione's feet. "Forgive me, Luna.""Were you offered a luxury yacht? Great wealth? A large company?" Vione asked, her emotions overflowing. She was breathless as she shouted, "Tell me, what did they give you to make you betray us?!""Luna." Walter trembled even more at Vione's anger. He knew she was truly angry, and he would do anything to win her forgiveness. "I am guilty. I admit it, but please forgive me. Forgive me."Vione remained unmoved. Her face ha