Anger consumed Torin. His emotions burned, clouding his judgement, and his next attack was reckless. He aimed for Usher's neck, his fangs almost hitting the target, but Usher turned quickly, sinking his teeth into Torin's leg and throwing him aside with brutal force.Torin's body crashed to the ground with a thud, dust and blood swirling around him. Pain shot through his entire body, every nerve screaming in agony.Usher approached, his steps heavy but deliberate, radiating unshakable confidence. His golden eyes glowed with controlled fury, promising Torin a fate of utter destruction.Torin growled, rising to his feet, his gaze never leaving Usher's. Despite his injuries and weakened condition, he refused to show fear. Instead, he grinned, as if daring Usher to continue.Torin's defiance sent a wave of unease through Usher. His steps slowed and then a rumbling sound made him turn.Usher froze. A large group of warriors had suddenly arrived and surrounded the battlefield.Torin's pain
Usher fell silent. The look in his eyes showed confusion, but Vione seemed confident. He turned to Garth. "Quick contact—"Usher's order was left unfinished, for at that moment Storm received a call, and the information they received shifted everyone's attention to Vione."Berg reports that one of the mine alarms has gone off."Usher's face hardened. "Where is it?""On the southern edge of the Amerotha forest."Usher closed his eyes dramatically. His hands clenched tightly and his chest roared with anger. "They really are bastards."Vione could understand Usher's anger, but time was running out. "Usher," she said thoughtfully, "we're out of time. You can't send Storm out to ambush them. And you can't divide our warriors now. Storm and Alvin must attack together. So, the only option left is..." She took a deep breath. She knew Usher would oppose her, but she wouldn't be silent. "...let me join the fight."Usher's eyes widened suddenly. "W-what did you say?""I know this is a risky move
Now... The surprise attack from the elit warriors of the Nimbria Pack brought about a significant change in the battle. The Frostholm Pack's tight formation began to unravel as their warriors struggled to cope with the relentless, unexpected attacks of the Nimbria warriors. The speed and agility of the elit Nimbria warriors made their attacks difficult to predict, causing confusion among the Frostholm pack.The pressure continued. The surprise attack continued to push the Frostholm pack back. The elit Nimbria warriors encircled the Frostholm warriors in an unyielding ring, restricting their movement by closing in and shrinking the space in which they could fight.The Frostholm pack was increasingly cornered. Two attacks from opposite sides pinned them down. They couldn't do much. They couldn't attack freely, and they couldn't escape. All they could do was defend themselves as best they could.On the other side, the Nimbria pack became even more ferocious. Their motivation to fight i
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
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
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
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
"I love Alpha Usher Thorne."Vione Celestia Munest was frozen. She remained motionless and said nothing in response to the confession she had just heard. How should she react? Should she continue to expend energy, as she had done before, knowing that it would be in vain?Vione realized that Mireya Lark would not waver. Mireya would never leave, but neither would she."Why are you silent, Vione? Didn't you hear what I just said?"Vione blinked. Her shoulders shifted slightly as she took a breath. "What do you expect me to say? You don't expect me to congratulate you, do you?"This time Mireya remained silent. She stared at Vione with narrowed eyes, clasped her hands in front of her chest, then walked around Vione with a mocking expression."I don't need your congratulations. It's not important, but I think someone is coming to her senses."Vione closed her eyes. She took a deep breath and hoped in her heart that this disgusting conversation would end soon."Congratulations? Hmm. Doesn'