Usher closed his eyes as soon as his foot stepped through the portal. The reason for this was a strange vibration that immediately greeted him, flowing through his body like an invisible force that pulled him into the portal.Behind the golden-blue hue of the magical aura, a vortex of energy enveloped Usher. He felt like he was being swallowed by an unstoppable force, separated from space and time, like being caught in the eye of a storm.The blinding blue light filled Usher's vision as if trying to penetrate his tightly closed eyelids. The vibrations coursing through his body intensified, making him feel as if he were waking from a long dream and being thrown into an unimaginable reality.Usher's feet no longer touched the ground. He had been lifted off the ground and was now floating between unimaginable dimensions.Everything around him was suddenly changing. Usher felt himself thrust into a different time span, slicing through layers of time like an ocean with unexpected force. He
Little Vione couldn't speak anymore. Little Usher's words were true. The people loved her, even Usher's parents, the Alpha and the Luna, loved her. But she couldn't ignore the fact that there were naughty children who always tried to make her sad."Stop it. You don't have to worry about what they say. Don't be sad," the little Usher said as he thought. Then he looked around and his eyes were wide with excitement. "Vione, since we've come this far, how about we play by the lake for a while? You know, there are rumors that the lotus flowers will bloom this week."Little Vione wasn't sure if that was a good idea. But it was Usher, the future Alpha of the Frostholm Pack, who invited her. No matter how nice Usher was to her, she probably shouldn't refuse his invitation.Finally, little Vione sighed and nodded. "Let's go."Little Usher smiled and immediately took little Vione's hand. He led them away. They walked toward the southeast side of the forest, and it wasn't long before they could
"Remember, Alpha! Do not let you and your past self know each other. If that happens, the balance of time and space will be upset. Only one Alpha will survive."Rowena's voice echoed in Usher's mind. The warning only added to his panic. The safety of little Vione and Usher was at stake, but he couldn't just show up and reveal himself. He couldn't allow himself to be known for who he really was at that moment. So he racked his brain, desperately searching for something to hide his identity as little Vione and Usher became increasingly vulnerable in the lake.Usher's panic was momentarily halted by a realization. At that moment, he was still a child, just an eight-year-old boy. Wouldn't it be all right if they met? Little Usher certainly wouldn't recognize his future self.Without further ado, Usher wasted no time. He ran quickly to the lake and, without a second thought, plunged into its depths.His heart was pounding. Usher was racing against time. He swam fast, so it wasn't long befo
Vione couldn't contain her worry when she saw Usher being sucked into the time portal. The golden-blue hue engulfed Usher and then everything went quiet as if nothing had happened. The time portal disappeared shortly after the golden-blue hue faded."Usher!"Vione's legs moved forward reflexively. Her hand reached out instinctively. She wanted to grab Usher, but the time portal had separated them.Vione was stunned, her emotions in turmoil. Now there was nothing in front of her but the waterfall, which continued to pour down with great force."Luna."Vione blinked. It seemed she needed time to process everything. "Usher's gone."Ayla squeezed Vione's shoulder, trying to comfort her. "Alpha will be fine. We'll pray for his safety."Vione knew that there was nothing she could do. So, she could only nod. But something was bothering her. She turned to Rowena, who calmed down. Opening a time portal required great and stable energy.With her eyes closed, Rowena took several deep breaths. Sh
Usher had momentarily thought that the time portal would take him back to the present, but his assumption was wrong. Instead, the portal took him to a different past, as he realized when he landed, not at the waterfall, but on the familiar rocky ground.It was the Sacred Land, where the Frostholm pack performed all its rituals and ceremonies, including the rites of passage for young werewolves and the blessings for new Alpha and Luna. The area was often deserted, visited only when necessary, except for Ayla, who came once a month to pray for the preservation of the magic.Now that he had confirmed his landing place, Usher wondered what time period he was in. Which past had he arrived at?Fortunately, the answer came to Usher shortly thereafter. Just as he was about to stand up, he heard the laughter of teenagers."We'll prove it later, Vione. Because from what I've seen of your weakness all this time, it seems that my suspicion is not wrong. You are an Omega."Usher's brow furrowed as
"Let's forget it. We don't need to discuss it. Besides, there's something more important," young Usher said."What's that?" asked young Vione."Actually, I'm still wondering. Why is it so difficult for you to contact me whenever you have a problem? Haven't I told you for a long time, Vione? Contact me. I'm sure you haven't forgotten."Young Vione remembered clearly. Young Usher had told her the same thing many times since they were children. But she had never done what Young Usher had asked. Every time something like this happened, she just stayed silent and let it pass as if it were nothing."Then why, Vione? Why don't you do what I ask? Do you not take my words seriously? Do you think I'm just joking?" Young Usher asked.Young Vione shook his head quickly. "I don't mean that, Usher. I know you're not joking, but..." She seemed to struggle to find the right words. "...this isn't serious."Young Usher grimaced. "They took you to the woods and then mocked you. Isn't that serious? Do yo
Young Usher ran as fast as he could, pushing through the dense undergrowth that blocked his path. He leaped over the roots of trees that blocked his steps. He plowed through everything with a growing anxiety that seemed unstoppable.Young Usher's body tensed. Vione's young cries seemed to echo incessantly in his mind, fueling a panic that grew sharper with each passing moment. His breathing became labored, but Usher didn't stop his sprint. He raced against time until the road ahead became a dead end.Young Usher's run came to a halt. He quickly glanced around. He tried to locate Young Vione's whereabouts, but to no avail. The forest seemed as quiet as ever, and it almost drove him to despair.A low whimper caught Young Usher's ear. It came from the southeast side of the forest. Hastily, he darted in that direction, his eyes widening as he realized that there was a steep cliff he had overlooked. Without hesitation, he rushed over and the faint voice of the young Vione greeted him."Ple
Thanks to that day when two bad things happened in a row, it's no wonder that Young Usher paid more attention to Young Vione than usual. So, he often looked out of the window to catch a glimpse of Young Vione as she went about her duties as mentioned earlier—checking the plants in the Palace.The book lay open, untouched by Young Usher. The laptop screen, which had been lit, was now dark. Everything was neglected as his focus was entirely on young Vione, so much so that he didn't even notice the arrival of a maid with a tray of snacks and tea."It looks like Vione is doing well," the maid remarked.The young Usher was startled from his reverie. He turned awkwardly. "Y-yes, she's fine."The maid smiled politely and placed the snacks and tea on the table. Afterwards they wanted to leave, but the young Usher spoke quickly again."Just a moment."The maid turned to Young Usher again. "Yes?""I haven't thanked you yet. Without your help, I wouldn't have been able to save Vione in time," Yo