Chapter 45 "Let's go!" Vera declared, her voice tinged with urgency."Where?" I inquired, intrigued by her sudden proposition."Don't you want to escape from here?" asked Vera, gauging my interest."Yes," I replied with hope, my heart leaping at the idea."Let me show you the way out," offered Vera, and her words felt like a blessing.Without hesitation, I took her outstretched hand, feeling a surge of relief as we embarked on our journey to my fate. Every step we took brought me closer to my ultimate goal, and I couldn't wait to reunite with Logan, my heart longing for him.I was determined to leave Xavier behind and never see him again in my life."Do you think Xavier will spare Logan once we're out of here?" Vera's unexpected question pierced through my joy.My steps faltered as if I had stumbled into a pit just ahead of me. I released her hand, and a heavy cloud of sadness darkened my thoughts. Fear crept into my heart, causing it to race."You're just one step away from achieving
Chapter 46 My gaze searched the crowd, taking in the imposing presence of the Oak Pack, the watchful Mountain Guards, and Hina, who was now a few feet behind me. Their collective attention weighed heavily on me as if I were a monument being examined."Maya from the Mountain!" I yelled out, my voice firm and commanding. "What makes you want to take Hina away from me?"Maya, who was big and intimidating, took a step forward. "Hina is a member of the Mountain Pack; she rightfully belongs with us," she stated emphatically.I said, shaking my head, my medium-brown hair falling down my back, "Hina is not a prisoner here; I willingly gave her shelter.""You have no idea how dangerous she is," explained Maya."What is the danger?" I inquired, hoping to completely comprehend the issue."For a young bride, staying here instead of in the mountains poses risks at every second," she explained."I will not allow you to take her against her will," I declared emphatically."Somethings are predetermin
Chapter 47 "That is unacceptable! Surely there must be a way to resolve this situation?" upset Jerry's voice trembled in terror."When can we expect Xavier's return?" inquired Ruth, concerned."Who knows how long he'll be away, but if Marina's information is correct, he'll return with Levine," seriously Fariya replied."We need him right now; we're all in deep trouble," upset Jerry shouted."What happens if that's the case?" After a long silence, Amara's voice rang forth.Amara's remarks drew everyone's attention, and the room fell silent. They were afraid as if they were under attack. Throughout it all, I kept focused on my quest to discover the person responsible for Hina's injuries."We're not cowards, but we've kept quiet to avoid causing more trouble. However, enough is enough! "Maya should respect the pack's Luna," said Amara.She bravely stood by my side, and I never anticipated having such a devoted companion in my life."Amara is correct! "Miss Maya should have shown more res
Chapter 48 I found myself alone and without hope, navigating a perilous trial, attempting to buy time by keeping Hina close and hoping to reach Vera. Maya, on the other hand, was a strong foe, and I had miscalculated her drive to smash both Hina and me for questioning her authority.I had a strange feeling about Maya from the time I met her, but I had no idea she was so hostile toward me. She detested my inquisitive temperament, as well as my tendency to question and blindly accept regulations.Despite my best efforts, Maya's deft methods influenced the majority against my arguments about the wonder declaration. She was skilled at manipulating others and causing them to work against me.My rage threatened to consume me, but I couldn't afford to be vulnerable. Instead, I kept my cool and confidently addressed the audience. "I deeply respect our traditions," I continued, "but I also believe in the power of progress and growth. Just because something has been done in a certain way for ce
Chapter 49"We have all gathered here in search of the truth, and every small detail may yield significant results," Maya explained, her tone stern and demanding.I avoided eye contact, feeling the weight of the crowd's despair, knowing that if they knew my genuine intentions to flee, they would not treat me with the same respect."Tell us what you were doing at midnight," continued Maya, her eyes piercing mine.Fear overtook me, and I couldn't talk because I had too much to hide. This point in my life felt like a fork in the road, where my decision to demand a trial seemed to dig my tomb."Do you have something you want to hide?" Maya mocked, knowing my internal distress."I have nothing to hide," I said, my voice shaking with the realization of the buried reality.Keeping my cool was difficult since I was screaming for assistance. My gaze was drawn to Bella, who sat in the corner, helpless as she watched me.Bella had informed me when I initially arrived at the mansion about the diff
Chapter 50I couldn't help but wonder how Bella left the courtroom with Hina on her back, and how she stayed unaffected by Hina's very high body temperature. I couldn't help but sense the weight of the moment as everyone returned to their seats. It was my turn to talk, and Hina had pointed at me for a purpose."What are your plans? It's your turn to speak; she pointed to you, so there must be a reason," on his way back to his seat, I said to Ray.Ray, on the other hand, avoided eye contact and had been distrustful of me since the first time I saw him. He rarely spoke to anyone, preferring to observe with fascinating eyes and emitting an enigmatic atmosphere that kept others at a distance. His enigmatic demeanor has always captivated and bewildered me.Why would he try to murder a little girl? Hina's bloodied hands from that night came into my mind. And what was he doing out late at night when the door was shut?The trial had already disclosed many secrets, but I had a feeling there was
Chapter 51 Love, a beautiful calamity, and conflict take us into unexplored territory, revealing sensations we've never felt before—unpredictable and hypnotic. Hate, on the other hand, burns like a never-ending fire, slowly devouring one's soul and potentially leading to annihilation.Trouble, a term for shattering the peace, represents how a single decision, regardless of its moral compass, can lead to tragedy. The complexities of life's traps may be bewildering, but what matters, as my father often remarked, is not how we wander into them, but how we remove ourselves.I didn't understand the significance of his musings when I was younger, but life's lessons taught me otherwise. I learned to manage this complex environment by being confronted with problems from a young age."That was a mess," said Amara, as we stood on the lawn outside the mansion, talking.The birds sang carefree melodies amid our thoughts, and the breeze gently stroked our skin, as if unconcerned about the anguish
Chapter 52 I was dragged by a strong hand while only looking ahead at dark long hairs. Her grip was too strong for me to resist.I had no choice but to proceed. We were both walking blindly into the deep darkness, where I lost sight of my eyes. All I saw was darkness.A dim light shone near the empty prison, away from anyone's presence. Our steps were guided by that dim light to find our vision in the darkness.She shoved me up against the wall and smacked her right hand against the wall next to my neck. When her face emerged from the shadows, I held my breath. I could see her face in the dim light of the lantern hanging on the wall next to me."What on earth were you thinking?" Bella's voice was quiet, but her tone was venomous."That's none of your concern," I said, trying to sound confident despite the terror that was creeping in.Bella's reaction was immediate and powerful as she shoved me against the wall once more. Her gaze was fixed on mine, and I could sense her annoyance."Wh
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Chapter 105"You will," he said firmly, even though he always wanted me to give up.His constant efforts to break me were wearing me down, leaving me weak despite my best efforts to appear powerful in his company.As the sound of Elodie's approaching footsteps aroused Xavier, I remained in the cell with Vera. She was casting spells that rendered Felix and Marina asleep and concealed their activities from curious eyes."I think we can discuss now in peace," said Elodie, turning to face Xavier on her right, who was slightly to her left."I am right here on your left side," said Xavier to Elodie, when she was too far away to notice his direction. "How are you doing, Hina?" Or should I call you Vera?" mocked Elodie."I'm better than you, at least I don't swallow the innocent's soul," answered Vera defiantly.Soul? The word grabbed my interest, and I noticed Xavier staring at me quietly. Though he tried to hide it, his eyes were filled with despair and anxiety. However, I could see the exp
Chapter 104 The mood in the room was tense and charged with emotion. I stood outside, seeing Xavier in an unusually vulnerable state. His tears streamed freely, and my heart swung back and forth between pity and bitterness.As Elodie feverishly tried to save Levine, her magical chanting filled the air. Despite her efforts, the outcome was bleak. My father's lifeless body flashed before my eyes, and the agony of loss resurfaced, forcing me to relive that terrifying moment.Tears flowed down my cheeks, and I struggled to keep them under control. The sight of Xavier crying elicited contradictory emotions in me. I detested him for everything he had done to me, yet witnessing him suffer stirred my long-buried affection.Elodie's remarks pierced the gloomy air, foreshadowing Levine's waking. "He will wake up soon."When his brother was saved, Xavier remained still, as if stunned by the mental storm. "Well done; now it's your turn to accept your price," he said, a tear coming from his eye.
Chapter 103 Sansa's Pov As Adam approached me warily, I kept saying, "It's not my blood; Bella was attempting to do something stupid."Adam gently grasped my hand and grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket, his face filled with concern. "You need to take care of yourself first," he chastised quietly as he gently cleaned the blood off my forearm. It was then that I realized I'd harmed myself while battling Bella, but the blood wasn't mine."We all want you to be healthy, you're the most loved member of the pack," he said as he wrapped the handkerchief around my arm.I said, "Thank you for saving my life from a wild creature back in the bush," and I exhibited the treated wound wrapped in his handkerchief, "For that." "We should be thanking you," said Adam with a grin. "You came to our aid just in time. I doubt Xavier is appreciative since he was one second away from death.""What do you mean?" I inquired, perplexed."He was there when wild monsters leaped on him, just an inch away fr
Chapter 102What would happen if the other members of the pack discovered them? When Amara's husband passed away, she became free and could be with Jerry legally. Why then did they keep their relationship a secret? Was it unlawful or against the rules of their pack to form a connection with a pack member? Something seemed off, something strange was happening, and as I began to have several questions at once, I started to leave.I looked over the pack members who were cleaning the mansion, arranging new couches, tables, and chairs, and removing damaged furniture from the inside. Nobody was ever prepared for the destruction, and when killing wild creatures became impossible, we all lost hope in life. I was fortunate to kill a wild creature that wasn't immortal; if it had been, Levine and I would already be dead.Members of the pack were acting normally, but I could tell they were all still traumatized. Their eyes remained alert to spot any approaching wild creature.I came to a halt i
Chapter 101 Sansa's Pov Back to the mansionXavier's actions perplexed and upset me. The simple bowl of banana custard had become a symbol of his mistrust or sadistic pleasure in seeing me suffer. He left me alone with a bang of the door, my tears falling nonstop, suffocating me with grief.Escape from this psychopath's grasp appeared impossible. Every breath I took seemed like a weight, as the walls closed in on me, emotionally and physically strangling me.Though I could have chosen Xavier and extended my life, I opted to accept my fate and confront death. The more he tried to dominate me, the more determined I got to resist, no matter what the repercussions were.Logan, my wonderful lover, was the driving force behind my decision. I had made the ultimate sacrifice to save him, gladly giving up my life for his sake. I could only hope that he would understand and forgive me for carrying such a great load on my heart.Walking was difficult in my ecstasy; each step felt like a massive
Chapter 100Sansa's Pov My gaze switched from the dropped knife to my grandfather's face, his eyes filled with a sickening mix of fury and loathing. He despised both my mother and me, and now that my father was no longer protecting me, I had become his primary target.I pushed back against his hard grip on my collar as he grabbed for the knife that had dropped. As he took a few steps back, dragging me closer by the collar, his goal to harm me became evident.I dug my sharp teeth into his wrist, creating imprints that drew terrible screams from him, summoning all of my strength. My actions seemed to aggravate his rage, and he tried to push me away with force.I gasped for air as soon as he let go of my collar, but my relief was fleeting as he flung me into the wall, causing my head to smash into the surface and sending me sprawling to the ground.He rushed toward me, tears flowing down his cheeks, bent on swinging the knife. As I lay helpless and terrified on the floor, he regarded me
Chapter 99Sansa's Pov Shadows danced on the walls as I sat facing my stern grandfather, anxious to solve the mystery of my parents' remarkable love. The air was tense because I knew how he felt about anything non-human, especially my mother, a werewolf—the very kind he was famed for hunting."Lay me next to your mother when I close my eyes for the rest of my life, and I will rest in peace," my father's ultimate wish to be buried near the woman he loved, my mother, resonated in my thoughts.He recalled their fateful meeting in the bush, where he was hunting to protect the locals from wild animals. He discovered my mother there, injured and in werewolf form. He brought her home and cared for her wounds out of compassion for animals, unknowing of her true nature.When Grandfather Falkor was away, my father nursed her, and to his surprise, she evolved into a human in before of his eyes—a revelation that warmed his heart and spurred an ardent desire to learn more about her.Their bond gr
Chapter 98Sansa's Pov Back in timeAs the rain dropped gently from the twilight sky, each droplet carried the aroma of dust like teardrops, the atmosphere was heavy with sorrow. I was dressed solemnly in a black robe, clutching a half-moon-shaped pendant around my neck—a special present from my father, a keepsake I treasured. It was my habit to touch the pendant whenever I'm feeling down. My mother had given it to him on their wedding day, but fate had passed it on to me after she died shortly after I was born.I stood at my father's grave with my grandfather, Falkor Grant, under a weeping sky. I had hoped for sympathy from him, but his cold stare said it all, making me feel like a weight he refused to carry. The weight of his apathy destroyed my heart, leaving me feeling completely alone and abandoned.He was dressed in a black long coat and holding the umbrella that had previously protected me from the rain—the same umbrella that my father had used to protect me. He remained there