Chapter 49Rebecca's POV "Lucas, what do you mean, son? Your daddy is fine and will be home tonight?" I repeated what Lucas had said because I still didn't understand what my son meant."Yes, mom." Lucas nodded innocently.I was speechless with his answer. I didn't know how he knew that. Because a little boy like Lucas shouldn't know anything about a situation like this. But somehow, I felt that there was confidence in his voice that finally made me calm down a little."Lucas, how did you know that your Daddy will be home tonight?" I asked, intrigued by Lucas' words."It's a secret, Mom," Lucas replied with a funny look on his face, making him look even more adorable."Hmm, okay then." I smiled a little.Even though anxiety and big questions were still hanging over my mind, I hoped that what Lucas said was true and that Luke would be back tonight.Before I knew it, it was dusk. The sun was sinking into the western horizon. Day turns to night, which is the werewolf's favorite time of
Chapter 50 Luke's POV "Ah, that hurts." I stretched my body slowly, trying to adjust to the pain that attacked every inch of my body. This morning I woke up with a body that felt crushed. My bones felt like they were no longer supporting my body, and the tendons seemed to be pulled from the joints. The scars of my fight in the forest last night are still very real. The wounds on my hands from my enemy's claws and bites still stung. My face was covered in scratches, even though the blood had stopped flowing. This body was already decorated with wounds and the pain was still overwhelming. "Even though I'm in pain, I have to stay strong to protect my son and wife. I must survive for Lucas and Rebecca," I said to myself. I tried to get up and get out of bed, but my intention was immediately stopped when I felt two hands hugging me tightly. My eyes reflexively glanced and looked at the two hands that seemed to be sincerely hugging me. One was a small hand, and the other was a delica
Chapter 51REBECCA'S POV"Mommy!" I cried out in a hysterical cry as if my whole body felt stiff.How could I not?I saw my beautiful mother lying lifelessly on the floor of the half-burnt house, while my father could only stare at his wife with sad eyes. The wound on his head continued to ooze blood and my favorite man couldn't even lift a hand.A moment later someone broke the front door of the house down. Several people entered and one of them-the only woman, took a blanket from the sofa and wrapped my tiny body."They're dead!" shouted a man squatting near my parents.The woman hugged my small body before running out of there, followed by the three men. They ran into the dark forest that was swallowed by the night.***"Luna!"Someone's touch on my shoulder now woke me up, I gasped in shock. It was just a dream. A nightmare that had been disturbing my peaceful sleep lately. I immediately sat up straight. I had just overslept while looking after Luke who was lying weakly on Doctor
Chapter 52Rebecca's POV "The necklace is ...." I couldn't stop my mouth from saying that. "Why is that necklace so similar to ....?" I was stunned.Instantly, dozens of questions flooded my mind. But, my mind had no stock of answers. Finally, I decided to take the necklace and bring it to the palace.The air was quite cool when I walked to my room. And a few meters before I reach my room, I hear the sound of Luke and Lukas laughing.Luke was already doing better, and that's why he asked to be kept in his room so he could always see Lucas and me.I couldn't wait to see their happiness that echoed here. Then, I quickened my pace.A few steps later, I'm standing in the doorway. And from here, I saw Luke who was trying to take a toy from Luke's hand. However, he repeatedly toyed with him by pushing the toy away as soon as Luke's hand reached for it.But Lukas wasn't angry about it at all, his laughter only grew louder when he failed to get the toy from Luke's hand."Catch this! Catch
Chapter 53Rebecca's POV "Luke!" Luke's worried cry echoed out. Then, Luke and I stood frozen as we saw that nothing was happening in the room. There was also no one there except Lucas. But, my little boy looked so scared. He was crying while closing his eyes.I rushed over to Lucas and hugged him tightly. I kissed the top of my only child's head and rubbed his back to calm him down.Meanwhile, Luke sat on his knees near me and Luke.After a while, Luke's crying subsided. "What's wrong, sweetheart? What scared you?" I didn't loosen his embrace.The remnants of Lukas's sobs remained. "There's... someone who wants to hurt Daddy."Luke and I looked at each other. We gave each other an uncomprehending look. Then, we also shook our heads slowly at the same time."Oh, yeah? Luke saw that?" I tried to look like I believed what Luke said.Without shifting from his position, my little boy nodded very confidently. Luke ruffled his hair affectionately. "Daddy understands Lukas's fear. But, L
Chapter 54Luke's POVThe night sky was gloomy. But the big moon breaks the darkness. Its rays provided a glimmer of light up there.I stood on the balcony of my room to enjoy the marvelous manifestation of the Moon Goddes. My eyes seemed unsatisfied with its beauty. Especially, considering my attachment to her power. This became a moment of self-reflection."One moment...!" I murmured.In this tranquil self-reflection, my mind brought up a memory of a question that had been demanding an answer lately. The question about the wolf that suddenly attacked me in the forest.I paused long enough to force my memory to reenact the sudden attack.Then, the incident was slowly replayed in my mind. At the end of the replay, I frowned."Wait! Now I'm sure that I did see her at that time. Well... although I realize that I was not fully conscious at the time. But, in that semi-conscious state, I'm pretty sure that I saw the wolf transform into a human figure who then immediately left wearing a bl
Chapter 55Pov Rebecca My eyes widened. "Yes. I think this is indeed my family's necklace. Ah, why did I just realize this? Isn't my family the only one with a necklace like this?" I pondered. "But ...."Doubts wrapped around me again.Then, I turned to Luke. "Luke, but it doesn't seem possible. Because... I haven't had a family since I was a kid."Luke was silent. He, who had been so confident that it was indeed my necklace, did not contradict me."Rebecca." He looked back at me intently. "Right now I don't have any answers about the necklace. But, I promise I'll find out about it, okay?"I nodded enthusiastically. "That makes me happy, Luke. Thank you.""Okay." Luke clapped his palms together. "Then let's enjoy this beautiful moonlight."I nodded in agreement. "Come on, I'm going to pick up Luke who's still with Ovy."Then, we both went downstairs to the terrace and walked towards the place where Lukas was. I slowed my pace to keep up with Luke's limping."Luke," I chirped after ea
Chapter 56Luke's POVI saw Rebecca's beautiful eyes filled with a curious look. Those clear eyes seemed to demand a quick answer from my mouth. Meanwhile, I felt like I didn't have the slightest clue about Ken.And finally..."Rebecca ...." I held her shoulders tightly as if to channel the warmth of my heart to her. "Don't think too hard about it now! Because we both don't know. Hopefully, other clues appear. Or... we can make an effort to look for it."And it seemed like my words had gotten into his mind. Because next, he nodded slowly."You're right," he said without hesitation."Okay." I clapped both palms not far from her face. "Then it's time for us to pick up our little hero! We have to get him from Ovy."He smiled in agreement. Then, we proceeded to pick Lukas up.A few moments later, we were on the ground. Lukas was in the middle of us, sleeping soundly in his mama's arms. Likewise, Rebecca, her happy face seemed to illustrate that she had no burden.But, not me. Instead of
Chapter 110That night, the pale moon hung in the sky shrouded in gray clouds, as if it didn't want to fully reveal itself. The atmosphere was eerie, with a cold breeze that made the branches of the trees creak, creating the impression that something was lurking in the darkness. In front of a dull, unkempt old shack, Lucas stood tall with a cold, piercing gaze, even as his heart rumbled within him.He stared straight ahead, where a girl with a black face full of burns stood trembling. The girl, Elle, was sobbing, her tears flowing unstoppably, but Lucas would not look at her. He knew what she had done, and it was unforgivable.Lucas took a deep breath, trying to tamp down the emotions that were about to explode inside him. "Delta Richard," he called in a firm but flat tone. His voice sounded like a command that could not be refuted. "Take this girl right now to the Winterblood pack. She must be held accountable for her actions there."Richard, a tall man with black hair that had begun
Chapter 109That night, the cold wind was blowing hard, carrying snowflakes that fell relentlessly. The dark sky was covered in thick clouds, with only the occasional glimpse of the full moon obscured by the fog. The atmosphere inside the spacious and majestic room was eerie, although the fireplace in the corner of the room burned brightly, providing a little warmth in the midst of the blizzard outside.Ken stepped quickly into the room with a tense and angry face. His every step echoed on the cold marble floor. Behind him, Delta Richard followed him with a solemn expression, his eyes not leaving Ken's back which looked even more solid as anger overcame him. The air in the room was tense as if everyone was holding their breath.The snow on Ken's fur coat melted and dripped onto the floor, leaving a wet trail. As soon as his gaze fell on Elle, who sat weakly on the floor with a dull face full of wounds, his anger intensified. Next to the girl, Lucas stood transfixed, seemingly unaware
Chapter 108In the middle of a pine forest covered in a white blanket of snow, the silence is eerie. The cold air hugged everything in it, and only the sound of the wind whispering through the tall trees accompanied the journey. Broken, snow-covered branches made a crunching sound under Ken and Richard's boots as they stood still, transfixed by the endless trees.Their faces looked full of anxiety. A moment ago, Emma stood before them, before disappearing into the darkness, leaving behind a warning that made their blood rush faster."Lucas is in this forest. Find him before that black-faced girl kills him, just like she did to Alpha Hernandez's family," Emma said, her voice firm and full of warning.As soon as those words were spoken, Emma disappeared without a trace. Like a wind that suddenly changed direction, so quickly and without warning. Richard stared in the direction Emma had gone, his eyebrows knitted together. "Why does she always disappear like that?" he muttered irritably,
Chapter 107It was getting late, and the silence felt more piercing than just the chill of a mountain night. The simple wooden house in the middle of the forest that usually sheltered Lucas was now filled with tension that hung in the air. The dark, moonless sky emphasized the gloomy atmosphere, while a gust of cold wind broke through the cracks in the wooden walls, making a faint swishing sound that added to the discomfort.On the veranda of the house, Lucas sat leaning against an old, almost fragile wooden chair, his hands firmly gripping the back of the chair. His sharp eyes full of emotion were fixed on Elle, the girl standing not far in front of him. That night, something was different, something that made Lucas feel mixed up. While the sound of her heartbeat echoed in his ears, his mind was filled with confusion and disbelief."How could you say the same thing to me?" asked Lucas in a hoarse voice, almost a suppressed whisper. His tone was filled with shock, perhaps even a littl
CASpter 106Lucas was still sitting in the middle of the street, his body shaking lightly from the adrenaline that was still coursing through his body. His gaze did not shift from the girl standing not far from him. The atmosphere around them was tense, with only the crackling sound of flames from a burning car in the distance, and the thick smell of smoke filling the air. The afternoon sky was covered in dark clouds, leaving only a little light from the obscured moon.The girl, with a jet-black face that looked like it had been burned, stared at Lucas expressionlessly. The large scar on her cheek was clearly visible, but strangely, despite her sinister appearance, there was something in the way she held out a hand that made Lucas feel a little calm."Are you okay?" the girl's voice sounded soft yet firm, as if full of assurance that she was there to help.Lucas remained silent, his gaze blank. His mind was spinning, trying to digest what exactly had just happened. Just a few minutes
Chapter 105This morning Ken woke up with a gasp, his body still feeling the residual tension from the nightmare he didn't fully remember. His eyes looked around Emma's old hut. The weathered wooden walls seemed helpless against time, with cracks letting in the dawn rays. The gloomy atmosphere added to the uncomfortable feel of the hut.Beside him, Richard had woken up first, sitting on the edge of the rickety bed with a dazed face and eye bags that clearly showed a lack of sleep. Outside, birdsong could be heard faintly, but it was unable to ease the anxiety that suddenly enveloped the room."Lucas... where is he?" muttered Richard, his voice full of confusion as his eyes scanned the empty room.Ken snapped out of his slumber, his heart beating faster as he realized Lucas' absence. "He was here last night. I'm sure," Ken said in a firm tone, though in his heart, worry was beginning to creep in. His gaze swept every corner of the old hut, but there was no sign of Lucas."We have to fi
Chapter 104The sound of the fire crackling softly from the small fireplace in Emma's hut mingled with the silence of the night as if forming a rhythm that accompanied the emptiness of Lucas' heart. The cold air enveloped the narrow room, while the old wood of the ceiling cracked adding to the gloomy atmosphere.Lucas sat in the corner, his body motionless, only his empty gaze piercing through the small cracks in the wood. Elara's face swirled in his mind as if haunting his every breath. This nightmare felt real, more than just a dark memory.Ken, who was sitting next to Lucas, looked at the young man with concern. The atmosphere inside the hut was so tense, with the air seemingly holding its breath, only the sound of the fireplace was a silent witness to their despair."Lucas..." Ken opened his voice, quietly but thoughtfully. "I know it's hard, but you need to rest. We need energy for tomorrow, to start looking for answers."Ken's voice didn't seem to touch Lucas. Lucas' eyes remain
Chapter 103As dawn begins to fade at the border of the forest, the atmosphere is quiet and cold. A thin mist drifted between the tall trees, creating a mysterious impression that surrounded every corner of the forest. The biting night air made Lucas, Ken, and Delta Richard's breath turn into a thin vapor that soon disappeared among the mist.Lucas stood at the front, his body tense and his jaw hardened. He didn't say a word, but the anxiety was clear in his eyes. While Ken and Richard who stood behind him, remained vigilant, scanning every corner of the dark and eerie forest."We have to be careful here," Ken muttered, his eyes keenly watching the dense forest before them. "I hear this forest is famous for all sorts of... unfriendly things."Lucas didn't respond. He stepped forward, breaking dry branches under his feet, his eyes focused ahead. Thoughts of Elara filled his mind. No matter what Ken said, there was only one thing that mattered now: finding Elara. All the horrible storie
Chapter 102That morning, dawn was reddening in the sky above Blackmoon Castle, coloring the dusk that began to slowly glow. Fresh air with a cool breeze enveloped the entire neighborhood, carrying the scent of wet soil freshly touched by the morning dew. Lucas, eyes still a little heavy, was awake earlier than usual. The creak of the large wooden door sounded softly as he stepped out of his magnificent room. The hallways of the palace were filled with large, gold-framed paintings that told the long history of the Blackmoon family. His quiet footsteps echoed as if soaking up every memory stored within those walls.Once outside, Lucas' gaze fell on the vast garden that stretched out in front of the palace. It was filled with neatly arranged flowers, with a giant fountain in the center that sparkled with rainbows from the reflected rays of the rising sun. Lucas walked to the stone bench in front of the fountain, sat down, and took a deep breath. It had been years since he had set foot i