Sting of betrayal のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 51 - チャプター 60

Ralph's POVIn the fortunate twist of fate, Athena's parents joined our pack, and her joy became palpable. She has never been happier and that made me feel satisfied. Immersed in my office tasks, the urgent call reached me through the mind link courtesy of Tala. “Intruders are at the southern border,” she announced. “I’ll be there immediately,” I replied. Swiftly, I accessed my concealed shelf, retrieving the sword that had seen its share of challenges.As my office door shut behind me in response to the disruption, I heard a loud bang and sensed imminent trouble. Quickly I entered a car driving towards the southern border, a flood of thoughts rushed through my mind, pondering who would dare breach my pack. “Tala, exercise caution. Limit the number of soldiers at the southern border, this might be a diversion to breach into the pack while all our forces are there. Ensure the Council members are notified, instruct them to stay vigilant at home,” I conveyed through the mind link.

Ralph's POV Witnessing my wolf crumble, Athena swiftly transformed into a colossal beast. Its strength, size, and piercing red eyes unmistakably mark it as the very creature we had relentlessly pursued. In shock, I observed her dismantle every obstacle in her path. Though an arrow punctured her, she nonchalantly extracted it, leaving no cut in her relentless advance. In a brief span, she wrought a devastating massacre. She turned her lethal prowess on our soldiers, Tala's wolf attempted to intervene, only to become a target. It became evident that Athena had no control over the wolf. Unexpectedly, she refrained from delivering the fatal impact. After ensnaring Tala's wolf momentarily, Athena withdrew, and the once-red eyes of the beast returned to their normal state, a sign that Athena had regained control. The infusion of wolfsbane into my bloodstream left me weak, Conri whimpering in agony. Struggling to shift back to human form, I extracted an arrow, my shoulder and chest oozin

Ralph's POV Amid the innocent pages of a seemingly children's tale, one narrative captivated my attention, aligning with my understanding of Athena.“Tala, I believe this is what we're searching for,” I shared with excitement.“What's it about?” She inquired, leaning in for a closer look.“A mysterious werewolf possessing telepathic abilities and an imposing wolf. Originating from a potent lineage, she holds the power to both create and destroy,” I read aloud.“Alright, I grasp the formidable wolf part, but telepathic powers? I'm sceptical,” she noted.“Honestly, she does have those powers,” I admitted.“What?” Tala's expression was a mix of fear and fascination.“She's struggling to control them, so we've been discreetly studying and keeping it to ourselves.”“Hmm, that's intriguing and unsettling.”“Yes, b

Ralph's POVReturning to the pack, Tala skillfully navigated the winding roads back to the library where Gonzolo and Tidwulf awaited."Why this strange mix of happiness and sorrow on your faces?" Tidwulf inquired, piercing gazes studying for answers./Sinking into a worn-out couch, I sighed. "It was a dead end.""A dead end? Explain," Tidwulf demanded."He spoke of his mother's demise, and Ralph put an end to him," Tala revealed, nonchalantly placing her sword on the table."He seemed to embrace his own demise willingly," Gonzolo added. "Perhaps he sought refuge in death, but he was a coward unable to end his life," Tidwulf suggested with a wry smile. Uneasy laughter filled the room. Shifting the focus, I emphasized the need to get a solution. "We can't continue like this.""Her parents, from a potent lineage, are at your house. Have we forgotten that crucial detail?" Tidwulf, ever sensible, reminded us. The realization hit like a bolt of lightning. "How could we overlook that?" T

Athena’s POV"You need to loosen up a bit, let us know how to help you," Jacob gently urged, while his wife, Otsana, attentively dressed my wound."I'm scared," I admitted."Of what?" He pressed."I have a wild wolf that can be mistaken for a beast," I confessed."I don't think that's all," Otsana chimed in."What do you mean?" I asked curiously."Your blood glowed when that evil woman tried collecting it," she added."What?" I blurted out, confused."I come from a line of shamans. I only refused to take that duty because it turns most of them evil," she explained."That's right, my wife sees beyond the ordinary," Jacob added."I didn't see the blood glow," I mumbled."Which is why I knew she wanted to take advantage of you. You come from a powerful lineage, Luna," she added."Luna?" At that point, fear began to creep in. How did she know I was Luna? I was sure I didn't mention that. In the dimly lit room, Otsana's smile held a mysterious glint. "Not you, your mother," she said with