"Are you aware of what you just said?" More than aware, Vione had probably thought about it long before her meeting with Ignatius. She had lost count of how many times she had cursed fate, feeling useless despite the power she possessed. She was strong, capable of fighting hundreds of warriors on her own, but it was all useless if she didn't have the power to protect her pack. All her strength was in vain. "I'm aware of what I just said," Vione replied without hesitation; her gaze was steady and full of hope. "Besides, what's the point of having power if I can't do anything when destruction threatens the people I love?" She winced and shook her head repeatedly. "I don't want to be strong just for myself. Power is meant to protect, and if I can't do that, then what's the point?" Ignatius looked deep into Vione's eyes. For a moment he didn't react to her words. He could sense the bitterness that Vione felt. There was a wound deeper than the physical battle—a wound that lingered in he
Ignatius began the ritual as soon as he saw that Vione was ready. He raised both hands in the air, tracing magical patterns he had studied for years. The sky darkened, a sign that nature was answering his call. The incantation Ignatius spoke echoed through the forest. He called upon the power he had entrusted to the full moon. Then the energy surged forth, drawing power from the earth, encircling the two of them, creating a magical ring invisible to ordinary human eyes. Vione stood still at the center of the circle. Her body tensed, preparing for the inevitable change. The air began to quiver. The spell had taken hold. A burning sensation spread through Vione's entire body. Her breathing became heavy and labored, and in an instant, she began to change. Thick, silvery white fur sprouted from Vione's skin. Her claws grew longer and her muscles swelled. Her face stretched into the terrifying snout of a wolf. Vione let out a loud roar as the transformation was complete. A second lat
Vione pushed away the weakness that kept tugging at her. She ignored the malicious whispers that insisted she was only an Omega and would never survive. I may be an Omega, but I'm not that weak.At that moment, Vione felt someone holding her and speaking softly. "Hang on, Vione. Please, hold on. It will be painful, but I know you can make it. No, we can make it. We have to hold on."Strangely, the voice sounded familiar to Vione. Her heart beat faster, her blood flowed more intensely, and heat surged through her body. Vione groaned as the pain hit her all at once. She tried to open her eyes, and what she saw shocked her—it was her own face. Confusion overwhelmed her, making her forget the pain for a moment. Her eyes widened as she noticed something else strange. She was no longer in the recovery room, but in the Amerotha Forest, near the Mystoria Falls. "Vione, are you awake?" Vione gasped, fear prickling her skin. "Who-who are you?" "I am you. I am Vione."Vione gaped, then sho
Usher suddenly had a bad feeling when he saw the Omegas running through the corridors of the palace. It was his usual time to visit Vione in the infirmary. He wanted to check on her, even though Scott always gave him daily reports. For him, visiting Vione wasn't just about knowing her progress; it was also about satisfying the longing he couldn't contain.For Usher, seeing Vione was a necessity. It was like a multivitamin that kept his sanity intact amidst the chaos. That's why he made sure that no day went by without their meeting, even though Vione hadn't woken up yet.Physically, according to Scott's explanation, it was clear that Vione's wounds had improved significantly. Her body was healing rapidly. But the only reason she hadn't woken up in days was because her wolf spirit was weak.As an Omega, Vione wasn't only unlucky because of her lack of strength, but her wolf spirit couldn't recover quickly once it was injured. That's why it took her longer to wake up than other werewolv
Usher wasted no time. He immediately called Garth, while Berg prepared the guards. Together with Rowena and Ayla, they left for the Amerotha Forest.The journey to Amerotha Forest felt tense and took longer than usual. Usher's heartbeat quickened with each passing moment. He hoped they would find Vione safe and sound."Don't worry, Alpha."Suddenly Rowena's voice broke the silence. Usher turned to her. "Rowena.""My gut tells me that nothing bad has happened to Vione," Rowena continued, looking up at the night sky. She saw the full moon shining brightly as usual. "She will be fine."Usher hoped that was true, although he couldn't be sure until he saw Vione with his own eyes. So, when they arrived in the Amerotha Forest, he hurried. He immediately began searching for Vione, while Garth coordinated the others."Vione!"Usher called her name, his voice echoing through the towering trees. His legs moved quickly, tracing every corner of the forest with labored breaths. His heart raced, adr
No one had seen this coming, not even Rowena. She stood frozen as Vione ran toward her and remained still as Vione hugged her tightly.Rowena was completely still. Her world seemed to stop spinning at that moment. Impossible, she thought. This must be a dream. There was no way Vione could...But the embrace and the tears of longing felt all too real. And no dream could ever evoke such overwhelming emotions. This was proof enough—Vione truly recognized Rowena as her mother."Vi-Vione." Rowena's voice trailed off. She blinked several times before gathering the courage to raise her arms and return Vione's embrace. "Y-you know who I am?"Vione nodded repeatedly through her streaming tears. Her grip tightened as she said, "You are my biological mother. You are..." She felt an indescribable joy as her long-held hope finally came true. "...Mama."Countless days had passed as Vione clung to the hope that one day she would meet her biological parents. The fact that Addy had found her on the ed
As far as Vione could remember, it had been too long since the day when the pack had gathered and looked at her with the same awe as they did now. All the tragedies that had happened had once changed the way the pack looked at her—from a look of respect to one of pity. They felt sorry for all the terrible things that had happened to her and the Munest family. Ironically, she didn't like it at all.Vione had experienced years of limitation and weakness. So, she had gotten used to all the pity and never wanted to be seen as powerless. She might be weak, but she didn't need their pity. Besides, she had proven that she could fight, even if it meant risking her life.Now Vione's wish had come true. No one in the pack looked at her with pity. On the contrary, they looked at her with awe. There was a spark of wonder and admiration in their eyes, accompanied by a sense of calm and peace as they realized that the most important woman in the pack had returned."Luna!"Vione's arrival was greete
"How is she, Rowena? She's all right, isn't she?”Rowena turned to Jemma, who had been wringing her hands the whole time. Then she replied, "Yes, she's fine. You don't need to worry. She's just tired and needs to rest. After she sleeps, she'll be fine.”There wasn't the slightest doubt in Rowena's voice. Not only because Vione had two wolf spirits that would always protect her, but also because of the Amerotha Forest.Rowena wouldn't risk Vione's safety. After learning that the power of the Amerotha Forest was Vione's power, she decided not only to call upon it during the healing ritual. She had done something else to ensure Vione's safety even more."Oh, thank goodness," Jemma said with great relief. Then she patted Rowena on the shoulder. "Thank you."Rowena stood and looked around the room. "Now let her sleep in peace."They nodded and one by one left Usher's room, where Vione was now resting. Meanwhile, Usher decided to stay a little longer.Usher moved closer and sat down on the