NOAH'S POV My heart still pounded from my encounter with Rex, but my eyes locked onto the desk. The document I had glimpsed wasn’t just some research paper, it was the investigation.And professor Rex had made progress."It seems you've made progress with the investigation," I murmured, my fingers ghosting over the pages.Scattered across the desk were notes, maps, and timestamps, every single detail meticulously recorded. Red circles marked specific locations, but one in particular was heavily underlined.He had found a lead.Behind me, I heard him sigh. When I turned, I caught him running a hand through his dark brown hair, the tension in his shoulders easing ever so slightly."Yes. I finally have a lead," he admitted, his deep voice calmer than before. There was relief there, like a weight had been lifted off his chest. "I plan to check it out tonight."I blinked. Tonight?Something in my chest tightened at the thought of him going alone to haunt those beast."Then I’m coming with
NOAH'S POV "Run, Noah. Run. Don’t look back."The voice in my head was urgent, desperate. I didn’t recognize it, but I obeyed without question.I ran.My legs moved before I could think, my breath coming in ragged gasps as I pushed forward. The forest was endless, the thick trees casting ominous shadows beneath the pale glow of the moon. My lungs burned, my legs ached, my heart pounded like a drum inside my chest, but I didn’t dare stop.Not with the thundering sound of paws chasing behind me.They were hunting me.But why?A sharp gust of wind howled through the trees, carrying with it a deep, guttural growl that sent chills down my spine. My pulse roared in my ears. They were close. Too close.Branches snapped beneath my feet as I dodged between towering trunks, trying to escape. Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to choke me. I didn't know where I was running to, just that I had to get away.Then, silence.The heavy footsteps behind me stopped.I staggered to a halt, gasping fo
NOAH'S POV "Run, Noah. Run. Don’t look back."The voice in my head was urgent, desperate. I didn’t recognize it, but I obeyed without question.I ran.My legs moved before I could think, my breath coming in ragged gasps as I pushed forward. The forest was endless, the thick trees casting ominous shadows beneath the pale glow of the moon. My lungs burned, my legs ached, my heart pounded like a drum inside my chest, but I didn’t dare stop.Not with the thundering sound of paws chasing behind me.They were hunting me.But why?A sharp gust of wind howled through the trees, carrying with it a deep, guttural growl that sent chills down my spine. My pulse roared in my ears. They were close. Too close.Branches snapped beneath my feet as I dodged between towering trunks, trying to escape. Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to choke me. I didn't know where I was running to, just that I had to get away.Then, silence.The heavy footsteps behind me stopped.I staggered to a halt, gasping fo
NOAH'S POVThe warehouse stood in eerie silence before us, its rusted exterior blending into the surrounding darkness. The air was thick with tension, just like the when we came that day. Every nerve in my body on high alert. Professor Rex and I had come prepared, tools in hand, ready to force our way inside if necessary.But as professor Rex reached for the door, it swung open without resistance.I froze.It wasn’t locked. But it was before.He turned to me, his amber eyes narrowing. “ something is not right.”A cold shiver ran down my spine. They knew we were coming.He pushed the door open, stepping in first, his movements cautious yet firm. I followed closely, my heart pounding in my chest. The inside was dark, save for the faint glow of the moon filtering through the broken windows.But the moment we stepped inside, dread settled deep in my stomach.The place was empty. Completely abandoned. Like whatever. Or whoever, had been here had vanished just before we arrived.Professor
NOAH’S POVThe scent of pancakes and eggs filled the air as I sat at the dining table, absently pushing my fork through my food. Gavin was already stuffing his face like a starving wolf, while Lucas, as usual, sat stiffly, barely eating.Breakfast at our house was usually loud, filled with Gavin’s teasing and Lucas’ occasional grumbling. But today, the air was heavy.Lucas finally cleared his throat, setting his fork down. “Noah,” he said firmly.I paused, glancing up. “Yeah?”He exhaled slowly, his fingers tightening around his mug. “From today onward, you’ll be dressing as a guy.”I blinked. For a moment, I thought I’d misheard him.“What?”Lucas met my gaze for half a second before looking away. “It’s for your safety.”My stomach twisted. “My safety?” I scoffed. “How exactly does pretending to be a guy keep me safe?”Neither of them answered immediately. Lucas simply cut into his pancake with calculated calmness, avoiding my eyes.A cold, bitter feeling settled in my chest. “You’re
ARES' POVThe battlefield was quiet now, but the silence didn’t bring peace, it never did. The only sounds were the crackling flames from torched bodies and the occasional groan of a dying rogue.Blood soaked my hands, my claws, the ground beneath me. My warriors stood victorious, but there was no triumph in their eyes. This wasn’t a battle won.It was another warning.Another message from the bastards who wanted to take everything from me.The sharp metallic scent of blood filled my nostrils, and my wolf, Rex, growled in frustration. They ran again.Cowards.They never stayed long enough to finish what they started. Just long enough to keep us on edge. To make sure I was too busy to search for her.My mate.The thought of her was the only thing keeping me from completely losing myself to the rage. I exhaled sharply, trying to steady my breathing.She was out there. Somewhere. Unprotected And every second I wasted in these meaningless battles was another second she remained unprotect
NOAH'S POV The moment Professor Ares walked out of the hall, something in me urged to follow him. I had no idea why, maybe it was the way he had looked at me, like he was trying to see through me. Or maybe it was the intense aura around him I hesitated, gripping my backpack strap. What was wrong with me? He was just a professor, a ridiculously good-looking, intense, and way too smart professor. Then why did I feel hot air on my skin every time he looked at me? I shook the thought away, trying to ground myself, but my focus shattered when a bright, chirpy voice interrupted. "Hi! I'm Penelope, but you can call me Penny! And you must be Noah, right?" I turned to see a petite girl with bright eyes and a contagious smile, standing far too close for comfort. I hesitated, adjusting my voice to maintain a deep, masculine tone. "Yeah… that’s me. Nice to meet you." Penny beamed. "I knew it! New face, clueless expression, classic signs of a newbie. I know what you must be thinking, ‘Oh,
NOAH’S POVThe morning sun stretched lazily across the sky, casting golden streaks over Siege University’s vast campus. Students milled about, lost in their own worlds, laughter and conversations blending into a distant hum.Penny and Nathan walked on either side of me, their energy contagious. It had been a few days since I’d met them, and strangely, I felt comfortable with them. Too comfortable, maybe.Penny crunched on a chip, her green eyes twinkling mischievously. “So, tell me, pretty boy, what’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?”I arched a brow. “What?”She grinned. “Come on, spill. Everyone has one.”Nathan snorted. “She just wants material to tease you with. What a sneaky witch."“Not really, but that would be fun” Penny winked.I licked my chocolate lollipop, making a pop sound. “Sorry to disappoint, but I’m flawless. No embarrassing moments here.”Penny gasped dramatically. “Liar! That’s impossible. I demand a story.”“Nope.”“Please?”“No.”“Just a t
NOAH'S POVThe warehouse stood in eerie silence before us, its rusted exterior blending into the surrounding darkness. The air was thick with tension, just like the when we came that day. Every nerve in my body on high alert. Professor Rex and I had come prepared, tools in hand, ready to force our way inside if necessary.But as professor Rex reached for the door, it swung open without resistance.I froze.It wasn’t locked. But it was before.He turned to me, his amber eyes narrowing. “ something is not right.”A cold shiver ran down my spine. They knew we were coming.He pushed the door open, stepping in first, his movements cautious yet firm. I followed closely, my heart pounding in my chest. The inside was dark, save for the faint glow of the moon filtering through the broken windows.But the moment we stepped inside, dread settled deep in my stomach.The place was empty. Completely abandoned. Like whatever. Or whoever, had been here had vanished just before we arrived.Professor
NOAH'S POV "Run, Noah. Run. Don’t look back."The voice in my head was urgent, desperate. I didn’t recognize it, but I obeyed without question.I ran.My legs moved before I could think, my breath coming in ragged gasps as I pushed forward. The forest was endless, the thick trees casting ominous shadows beneath the pale glow of the moon. My lungs burned, my legs ached, my heart pounded like a drum inside my chest, but I didn’t dare stop.Not with the thundering sound of paws chasing behind me.They were hunting me.But why?A sharp gust of wind howled through the trees, carrying with it a deep, guttural growl that sent chills down my spine. My pulse roared in my ears. They were close. Too close.Branches snapped beneath my feet as I dodged between towering trunks, trying to escape. Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to choke me. I didn't know where I was running to, just that I had to get away.Then, silence.The heavy footsteps behind me stopped.I staggered to a halt, gasping fo
NOAH'S POV "Run, Noah. Run. Don’t look back."The voice in my head was urgent, desperate. I didn’t recognize it, but I obeyed without question.I ran.My legs moved before I could think, my breath coming in ragged gasps as I pushed forward. The forest was endless, the thick trees casting ominous shadows beneath the pale glow of the moon. My lungs burned, my legs ached, my heart pounded like a drum inside my chest, but I didn’t dare stop.Not with the thundering sound of paws chasing behind me.They were hunting me.But why?A sharp gust of wind howled through the trees, carrying with it a deep, guttural growl that sent chills down my spine. My pulse roared in my ears. They were close. Too close.Branches snapped beneath my feet as I dodged between towering trunks, trying to escape. Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to choke me. I didn't know where I was running to, just that I had to get away.Then, silence.The heavy footsteps behind me stopped.I staggered to a halt, gasping fo
NOAH'S POV My heart still pounded from my encounter with Rex, but my eyes locked onto the desk. The document I had glimpsed wasn’t just some research paper, it was the investigation.And professor Rex had made progress."It seems you've made progress with the investigation," I murmured, my fingers ghosting over the pages.Scattered across the desk were notes, maps, and timestamps, every single detail meticulously recorded. Red circles marked specific locations, but one in particular was heavily underlined.He had found a lead.Behind me, I heard him sigh. When I turned, I caught him running a hand through his dark brown hair, the tension in his shoulders easing ever so slightly."Yes. I finally have a lead," he admitted, his deep voice calmer than before. There was relief there, like a weight had been lifted off his chest. "I plan to check it out tonight."I blinked. Tonight?Something in my chest tightened at the thought of him going alone to haunt those beast."Then I’m coming with
My eyes fluttered open to an unfamiliar ceiling. A slow, sinking feeling spread through my chest as I blinked, trying to adjust to my surroundings. The air smelled different, a mixture of mint and snow, something subtly cold. Not my room. Not anywhere I recognized.My heart picked up speed as I slowly sat up, scanning the dimly lit room.My stomach twisted as flashes of last night returned. The growl. The footprints. Then the beast.My breath hitched. I had seen it. Its massive form, those glowing, hungry eyes, like it wanted to devour me. I remembered the moment it attacked, the pain before I blacked out.But how am I alive?Instinctively, I touched my arms, my stomach, my legs, searching for wounds, for pain, for anything. But there was nothing. No scratches, no bruises, not even a dull ache.Was I dead?My heart pounded as the thought settled in. Maybe I had died in those woods. Maybe my body was lying somewhere, torn apart, and my brothers were out there searching for me.Will I r
ARES’ POVI pushed the door open with my foot, stepping into the guestroom with Noah still unconscious in my arms. The room was dimly lit, the faint glow from the bedside lamp casting soft shadows on the walls. I walked to the bed and carefully placed him down.For a moment, I just stood there, staring at him. Like I was trying to unravel him.Something about him was… off. I can feel it in my gutsI’ve met thousands of people in my life, humans and wolves alike. I could read people easily. Tell who they were, what they wanted, their strengths, their weaknesses. But Noah?He was like an unsolved mystery.And I hated unsolved mysteries.There was no reason why a regular human, should have heard that growl. No reason why the beast didn’t devour him. And more importantly, no reason why I was this disturbed by him.I clenched my jaw.I will find out what you are, Noah Leister.Turning away, I grabbed his phone from my pocket. I scrolled through his contacts and found Penny and Nathan. With
UNKNOWN POVThe dim glow of fluorescent lights flickered across the sterile white walls of the laboratory. A constant hum of machines filled the air, blending with the bubbling of chemicals inside glass tubes. The faint scent of blood and burnt flesh clung to the air. Scents I had long since grown accustomed to.I stepped inside, my boots clicking against the tiled floor, and the moment my presence registered, everyone in the lab halted their work and bowed in respect.As they should.These fools owe their existence to me.My gaze swept across the lab, rows of containment chambers filled with restrained test subjects. Some twitched violently, their bodies still adjusting to the transformation, while others lay unnaturally still.I turned to the head scientist, my voice cold and demanding. “How are the experiments progressing? Are there still bad outcomes?”The man, a middle-aged researcher with wrinkled eyes, straightened his lab coat before answering. “The process is stabilizing. The
ARES' POVThe night was alive, the scent of the forest filling my nostrils as I ran. My paws barely touched the ground as I chased the silver-furred she-wolf through the thick woods. She was fast, too fast. Every time I closed the distance, she would surge ahead again, her movements fluid, teasing, tempting.A deep, satisfied growl rumbled from my chest. I liked this game.She glanced back at me, her silver-grey eyes glinting with amusement under the moonlight before she sped up. Damn, she was breathtaking. I pushed harder, muscles burning, and finally, I caught her. My teeth gently grasped her fur, and she let out a soft whimper before going still beneath me. My heart thundered in my chest. We stayed like that, breathing hard, our warmth mingling in the cold night air.Then, suddenly, she pulled away.I let her go, watching as she turned, her silver tail swaying as she walked away.Wait.I shifted back into my human form, standing tall in the clearing, waiting for her to do the same
NOAH'S POVNathan and I walked side by side through the bustling hallway, our steps in sync as we approached our lockers. The usual hum of students filled the air—laughter, hurried conversations, the occasional locker slamming shut. But my mind was elsewhere.I was still mentally replaying last night’s disaster. Cooking had seemed like a solid plan at the time. But standing in a kitchen filled with smoke, Lucas screaming my name like I had personally betrayed him, and Gavin laughing so hard he nearly choked? Yeah. Not my finest moment. And worst of all, I didn't even got what I wanted.I sighed. “You know, in theory, cooking is just mixing ingredients and heating them up. Why is it so hard like rocket science?”Nathan chuckled beside me. “Because if you don’t know what you’re doing. You shouldn't have gone into that kitchen in the first place ”Before I could respond, a student rushed past, shoulder-bumping me hard enough to throw me off balance. I barely had time to register the impa