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
The Nimbria Pack steeled their hearts and their resolve. They were forced to put aside all their grief and loss, if only for a moment. They could not allow themselves to wallow in grief. Instead, they would use it all as fuel to ignite their fighting spirit."There is no other way," Torin said, looking at his trusted comrades. "The only way to avenge all this pain is to kill Vione and conquer the Frostholm Pack. We will burn Frostholm to the ground. We must kill them all without exception.”James and the others nodded. Their determination was fierce. The desire for revenge, to destroy the Frostholm Pack and to kill Vione had become a vow of death that they would follow, no matter what obstacles or challenges stood in their way."Good enthusiasm, Torin, but I hope you haven't forgotten that the Frostholm Pack is full of cunning people.”A voice interrupted the conversation. Torin and the others turned to the door. They saw Connor enter, his face grave."Papa.”Connor approached Torin, h
“Like father, like daughter.”In this single sentence spoken by Connor, a multitude of emotions and meanings were conveyed. It was not just an ordinary saying, but a release of all the hatred and vengeance he had carried for years, ever since Bethany's death.Connor had been tormented by that anger and suffering. Not a day went by that he wasn't consumed by grief, still unable to avenge Bethany's death. His pride was wounded. He felt ashamed that to this day he had not been able to bring peace to Bethany in her final rest.Days turned into weeks. Months turned into years. It had been a long time for Connor, waiting for the Frostholm Pack to fall. As his final promise, he would give Bethany a view of the Frostholm Pack's devastated territory, watching from above.To complete this revenge, Connor was determined to ensure the death of everyone connected with Ivan as a sacrifice for Bethany's life. He would kill Rowena and Vione.Unfortunately, all his promises had to be postponed once ag
Vione couldn't answer Jemma's words. Her heart was truly touched and she fell silent, only able to look at Usher, knowing that everything Jemma had said was the undeniable truth. Pregnancy was always a happy announcement. But Vione's pregnancy was more than joy; it was a blessing. For Usher, Jemma, Rowena and the Frostholm Pack, Vione's pregnancy was the greatest gift the Moon Goddess had given them. So, it was no surprise that when the palace announced Vione's pregnancy, the entire pack rejoiced and celebrated everywhere. Without exception, the news spread to the farthest corners of the Frostholm Pack territory. Smiles and beaming eyes adorned the faces of every member of the pack. They continued to give thanks for all the good things that had happened to the pack—from their victory in the war to Vione's pregnancy—and they didn't forget to pray for Vione's wellbeing. Ayla, the Sacred Elder, made hasty preparations. She arranged for a blessing ceremony for Vione's pregnancy to be h
There was a bright, blinding light. It seemed to be the morning sun, its warmth soothing her soul. Vione wasn't alone. Next to her was Usher, always holding her hand. They were talking, laughing, when suddenly a scene made her eyes widen. "Sylvia, come back! Don't go too far! Oh, God! Silas, can you go after her?"Usher pulled Vione into his arms. "Don't worry, she won't get lost. They're smart kids." "Usher," Vione groaned, pressing her lips together and raising her hand to point. "That's too—" Vione frowned. Something was holding her hand. Something was stroking the back of her hand, squeezing her fingers. "U-Usher." "Vione? Are you awake?" Usher's voice echoed in her head, like the buzzing of a thousand bees, driving that beautiful memory from her mind. It made her slightly dizzy and she moaned softly. "Vione? Can you hear my voice?" Vione frowned and slowly opened her eyes. She saw Usher's face, filled with immeasurable relief. "Usher." "Oh, thank God," Usher whispered, k
The meeting was only ten minutes old—it had only just started—and the first presentation had only just been given, but Usher's concentration was already disturbed. He couldn't concentrate on the data being presented. His mind kept wandering back to Vione. He had tried to ignore it, but suddenly his heart was pounding with an unfamiliar rhythm.Usher held his breath. Vione. Had something happened to her?At the same time, Usher saw Garth reach into the inside pocket of his suit. He watched as Garth stepped out of the meeting to take a phone call and for some reason Usher was certain that the call had something to do with Vione.Usher's intuition was right. Immediately after the call, Garth approached him and whispered in his ear."Alpha, Cora just reported that Luna fainted at a banquet—"Usher immediately got up from his seat. He left and Garth quickly said, "The meeting will be postponed."Then Garth hurried after Usher. They left the office five minutes later, Garth driving as fast
Two days later Rowena was ready. With her was Cora, whom Usher had specially assigned to accompany her on her journey.Rowena cupped Vione's cheeks. "Don't worry, Vione. We'll see each other often. Besides, it's the only way I can make up for leaving you as a baby.""No, Mama." Vione held Rowena's hands. "You did it so I could live with other werewolves. I understand that."Still, Rowena's guilt remained. So, she promised to make up for it with happiness and togetherness in the future."I hope you take good care of yourself, Mama," Vione said, calming her heart. Then she took off the moon necklace she was wearing. She put the moon necklace into Rowena's hand. "Let me know if anything happens."Rowena nodded. "Of course."Vione and Usher watched Rowena leave, certain that this wasn't goodbye. In truth, they were just living apart. They would keep in touch. They would still meet and visit. So, everything would be fine. There was nothing to worry about.That was what Rowena believed too.
Vione's hope was the promise she had made to Ivan. After so much suffering and sacrifice, there was only one thing she wanted most: to live a peaceful life surrounded by those she loved—Usher, Jemma and Rowena.They were owed many happy days because of the tragedies that had unfolded over the years, along with the war. Now Vione simply wanted to repay that debt by enjoying their time together, especially with Rowena.For countless days, Vione had longed for the loving touch of her biological parents. Despite the fact that her life with Addy and Hilary had been happy and full of love, she could not deny that deep down there was a part of her that longed for the warmth and love of her real parents. And when she learned that Ivan was long gone, all her hopes were placed in Rowena.Vione wanted to experience the affection she had only imagined. She wanted to spend endless days with Rowena in the palace. But it seemed that Rowena had other thoughts than her own."W-what do you mean, Ma?" V
Silence. Ivan and Rowena both stood still, staring at Vione without blinking."I'm meeting Usher, Dad," Vione said again. She pouted as she continued, "We've been dating since the night of the Coming-of-Age Ceremony." Her face flushed, obviously embarrassed. "When we were celebrating at the palace, and that's when we..."Vione didn't finish her sentence, but both Ivan and Rowena understood. They could guess what had happened that night. But one thing was still unclear to them.Ivan cleared his throat. He rubbed his chin, looking puzzled. "Usher?" he asked. "Which Usher are you talking about?""Papa," Vione groaned, feeling even more helpless. She was completely embarrassed. "There's only one Usher I know, the one you both know, Usher Thorne."Ivan's mouth opened, but no words came out. He seemed genuinely shocked and needed a little more time to fully process the name Usher Thorne.Ivan stared at Vione. "Usher Thorne?"The doorbell rang at the same moment. Vione's eyes widened. She lo
A month had passed since the war against the Nimbria Pack, and now normal days were once again colouring the Frostholm territory. Everyone carried on with their activities as before, full of energy and joy. The children played and went to school without a trace of fear, while the adults worked diligently, occasionally breaking into light chatter and laughter.There were no worries. Fear and anxiety about the future had vanished, replaced by happy, vibrant faces. They knew that the danger that had loomed over them for years had been overcome.On the other hand, the peace that now surrounded the Frostholm Pack did not lull Usher into complacency. He refused to become arrogant. Instead, the tragedy that had befallen the Nimbria Pack had taught him many lessons. He would not be careless and would make sure that this would never happen again.As a basis for preventive measures, Berg continued to increase security throughout the territory. Inspections of outsiders became more thorough and r
A heavy silence had fallen over the Frostholm territory since the night before. The area was truly desolate, with no sign of the Frostholm pack except for Berg and the guards stationed everywhere to protect the borders and the palace. The rest of the pack had evacuated to Amerotha Forest, hiding under the protection of Rowena's magic.The tension was palpable. The members of the pack seemed restless, their minds filled with fear, even though their safety was guaranteed within the forest. They knew that this security did not extend to those fighting in the war; there was no guarantee of safety for them.No one could close their eyes. They couldn't even stay in their tents. Instead, they chose to gather together and pray without ceasing.Hope poured from the depths of their hearts. Every prayer was accompanied by sincerity, and many shed tears. Their sorrow ran deep, and the Amerotha Forest could feel it.A blue-golden light slowly emerged, flowing from the ground and spreading everywhe
One thing Usher would remember for the rest of his life was that war never brought anything good. On the contrary, only bad things came out of war—death, pain, loss, suffering. For this reason, he would do everything in his power to ensure that there would be no more wars in the future—at least not in his lifetime—even if it meant making extreme choices.Usher hated war and he hated killing, but this time he put those feelings aside to ensure the safety of the Frostholm Pack. He had learned from experience that Kendrick's compassion could never touch the humanity of the Nimbria Pack. In truth, greed had blinded the Nimbria Pack, causing them to ignore the opportunity presented by the Frostholm Pack. Worse still, the Nimbria Pack saw Kendrick's decision as a sign of weakness, leading them to attack again whenever they had the chance.So, this time, Usher abandoned all compassion and humanity. The Nimbria Pack didn't deserve it. Instead, he would make sure that the Nimbria Pack felt all