Ella's POV
Three days later, I continued living my ordinary life, taking care of the plants in the laboratory. Nobody mentioned the incident of Alpha Kevin's subordinates being poisoned with Bloodroot. What was unusual, however, was that my mother became increasingly busy, and she didn’t even return home for these two days.
I found it strange and decided to go to the Alpha's office camp to look for her, bringing some supplements and clothes for her.
“Ella, outsiders are not allowed here.” The guard stopped me.
Why is it suddenly restricted? I used to have access when I came before.
I gestured with sign language; I knew this guard. When I was younger, Kevin often let me come and go freely. Since my mother is the Alpha's Beta, the guards usually didn’t stop me.
"Sorry, the Alpha has given orders that nobody can enter without his permission."
Okay.
I nodded, not wanting to cause trouble. So I left the main gate of the camp, turned left, and stopped at a big tree, moving my package to my back and agilely climbing up the tree.
When I reached the center of the tree, I stood on a branch and took out the wooden whistle from my waist, blowing a rhythmic whistle.
This was the signal between Kevin and me.
“Ella, what are you doing here?”
Soon, a lazy yet magnetic voice came from below the tree, and I quickly jumped down.
I'm here to find my mom and give her some clothing. Also, I want to see her.
I gestured with sign language.
Kevin, wearing a black windbreaker, his tall figure overshadowing my petite form, looked down at me. His deep blue eyes showed no emotion, and there was a hint of weariness in his eyebrows.
"Beta Ariana has left the Blood Moon clan on a mission."
What mission?
I furrowed my brows, using sign language, not understanding why my mother went on a distant mission without informing me beforehand.
“Ella, don't use the wooden whistle to call me again in the future. Things between us have changed, and I'm very busy now. As for your mother, don't worry, she'll be back soon.”
I was taken aback, nodded, and tears almost welled up.
Although my purpose for coming wasn't to find Kevin, his straightforwardness embarrassed me. I've admired him since I was little; his father, Peter Allen, was very strict with him, and he’d be covered in injuries after every training session. Since I was 10, I would prepare healing medicine at night, the best healing pills, and send them here, calling him with the wooden whistle.
I used to think I was special to Kevin. Now I understand that in his eyes, I'm insignificant, he no longer needs me.
"I'll take these to Beta Ariana. You should go back; don't come here again." Kevin's large hand took the package, his tone impatient.
I nodded, swallowing many questions, and as I turned away, a tear dropped from the corner of my eye.
After a few steps, I remembered the promise he made three days ago and went back to approach Kevin.
"Do you have anything else? It's prohibited to come and go here. If other werewolves find us meeting here, you know there will be a lot of gossip," Kevin furrowed his brows, lazily glancing at me.
I got angry and quickly gestured with sign language.
Gossip? Kevin, are you worried that Maya will find out about us meeting here?
Kevin was taken aback for a moment, showing an unnatural expression on his face. "What does Maya have to do with this?"
Maya came to see me, she said she slept with you the day before my birthday. Kevin, is this the reason you rejected me?
As I finished signing this sentence, a sour feeling surged in my heart. I almost cried, but I couldn't, absolutely not in front of this wolf who had hurt me.
"Ella, I..." Kevin fell silent for a moment, then sighed, "I admit we had a one-night stand, but honestly, I won't really fall in love with any she-wolf, including Maya, at least not right now."
I was stunned, what kind of playboy talk was this?
Kevin, you make me feel like a stranger.
"Ella, you may not accept it, but this is how I am as a wolf. It won't just be Maya, I will have many different women. I'll try more sexual encounters, but not with you. You're my friend, my sister, I don't want to hurt you."
Don't want to hurt me? Kevin, you already have!
I fiercely and angrily gestured with sign language, having my first argument with someone. I hated being a mute.
"So, to avoid further harm, don't become my mate."
My heart shattered into pieces. Anger started to cloud my judgment, and I continued signing.
Kevin, you jerk!
I should never have expected anything from you. I don't want to be your damn sister.
Therefore, fulfill your promise. After my mother completes her mission and returns, she'll resign from her Beta position, and I want to leave the Blood Moon clan with her.
Kevin fell silent for a moment. "Why? Just because of my rejection? So, you want to leave here."
I gritted my teeth, glaring at him with determined eyes.
He obviously hadn’t expected me to react so vehemently. Unlike my usual submissive behavior towards him, he stood there, silent, for several minutes.
"Ella, your mother is a female warrior of the Blood Moon clan. She wouldn't want to leave."
She's my mother first, and only then your damn female warrior!
I retorted swiftly, hating his presumptuous belief that our family should sacrifice everything for the Blood Moon clan.
"Ella... you need to calm down. Besides leaving the Blood Moon clan, I agree to your other demands."
Before I could say more, he interrupted with an alpha command, "Ella, go home now. You need to calm down."
Ella‘s POVGo to hell and calm down!I really want to punch that arrogant Alpha Kevin in the face. How can someone change so drastically in just a few days? I must have lost my mind to like such an arrogant playboy!On the way home, I cursed Kevin repeatedly.In my room, I threw all the gifts Kevin gave me into a cardboard box and tossed it into the garbage area outside the door, just like my feelings for him. After dealing with that, I fell into a deep sleep.Three days later, Ariana came back, her armor worn out and her face looking weary, which made me very concerned.Mom, why did it take you so long to come back? I was worried about you.I gestured in sign language."I'm sorry, sweetheart, how have you been these days?" My mom hugged me.Not good at all. Why didn't you inform me earlier before going on a mission far away? Did something happen with the Blood Moon Clan?I looked at my mother with some reproach.She showed some concern, as if contemplating something. "Ella, don't wor
5 years later Kevin’s POV I awoke from a dream, opened my eyes, turned over, and found a naked unfamiliar female wolf beside me. I furrowed my brow, sat up; yesterday's drinking had left my head slightly dizzy. "Good morning, Alpha Kevin." The female wolf lay half-propped, caressing my neck seductively. "Alpha, you were wild yesterday. I'm all weak and wet now, can hardly stand." "Now, leave." She looked briefly surprised, then nervously licked my ear. "Alpha Kevin, fuck me again." "Don't make me say it a second time." I growled lowly, fed up with the strong perfume scent, pushing her away. She trembled, grabbed a random shirt, and hurriedly fled. I stared at the closed door, my eyes filled with gloom. Beta Liam's taste in women was truly lacking. I dialed Liam's phone. "Liam, come to my room now." Before he could answer, I stood naked and walked into the bathroom. 15 minutes later, I emerged from the bathroom. Beta Liam stood by the bed, staring at the torn clothes scatter
Anna’s POV Blue River Clan “Anna, why are you coming back so late? Where have you been these days? The number of patients in the tribe has increased, and my back almost broke from the workload. You've been nowhere to be seen, and I almost had Alpha Oscar send someone to look for you.” A woman around 70 years old, with white hair and a bulky figure, leaned on a cane in her left hand and held a jar of liquor in her right, standing at the clinic's entrance, drinking and babbling. Sorry, Camila, I got too engrossed in picking herbs on the mountain and got lost in the forest. I expressed my apology through sign language, then grabbed Camila's alcohol. "Hmph, I knew you'd get lost in the herb picking, stuck in the forest. Wait, Anna, don't touch my alcohol!" Camila glared at me grumpily. You're getting old, drinking is bad for your health. I continued signing, but Camila didn't take it seriously. “One lives only once, so one must enjoy life. I'm almost heading to the grave anyway, d
Anna’s POV"I heard that Willow's cousin Lisa was subjected to a caning and was expelled from the Blue Moon Pack.""Wow, why? Lisa has always had a close relationship with Mrs. Willow. How could Mrs. Willow let her face such a severe punishment?""Keep it down, Lisa committed a serious crime. She poisoned Luna Willow and tried to sow discord between Alpha Oscar's two wives…"I rolled up my sleeves by the river, focusing on washing clothes, ignoring the whispers. After finishing, I left the river and carried a bamboo basket into the forest to collect herbs.To be honest, I'm not a very social wolf. Ever since my mother died, it's as if I lost the ability to form connections with others. I prefer communicating with herbs and finding the true masterminds behind my mother's murder—the leaders of those Rogues."Hey, mute Omega, off to the woods alone again."A familiar man's teasing voice echoed in the tranquil mountains. I furrowed my brow and continued deeper into the woods. Yet, the mal
Kevin’s POV "Alpha Kevin, I can divine information about your mate for you. But as you know, our witches never engage in losing deals. What can you offer me?" The redhead witch stood before a huge crystal ball, adjusted her glasses, and kindly smiled. "What do you desire?" "Your lifespan, ten years of your life." "Deal," I said without hesitation. "Wait, Alpha, perhaps we have other ways to find Ella. But trading ten years of your life is too heavy a price," Beta Liam urgently interrupted. "Werewolves live for 200 years, a mere ten years, I don't mind." "But, Alpha, you are our leader, your status is noble. How can we ascertain if the information this witch provides is accurate? What if she deceives us, and your ten years of life are wasted?" "Wolf, what are you saying? Our red witches' divination is renowned in the supernatural realm. If you doubt me, leave now." The witch's expression turned severe as she closed her magic book. "Jennie, escort our guest out!" "Understood."
Liam’ POV“Liam, how do I look now?” In the carriage, Alpha Kevin asked me seriously, combing his hair neatly back, resembling a gentleman."What?" I was very puzzled."I mean, do I look attractive? You know, the kind that makes women fall for me." He said somewhat uneasily, sitting upright."Y-yes, Alpha, undoubtedly, you are the most handsome and charming male wolf in the Blood Moon Pack, that's beyond doubt." I said earnestly, hoping my answer wouldn't offend him.In my five years as Alpha Kevin's Beta, it was the first time I had seen him so excited and anxious. This was entirely different from his usual cold and steady demeanor. Over these years, women to him were like changing clothes. Even my sister, Maya, the acknowledged beautiful female wolf of the Blood Moon Pack, hadn't taken his attention away. I had thought he was a complete playboy, but now his behavior was akin to a young male wolf experiencing first love, and it made me want to laugh."Very well." Alpha Kevin relaxed
Kevin’s POVElla had undergone significant changes; she had grown, emanating resilience and confidence that had matured during the years unknown to me. At the thought of this, guilt overwhelmed me. Beta Ariana, before her death, entrusted me with taking care of her, a promise I broke.Her appearance had changed drastically too. Her hair had turned golden, and her eyes were now a light hazel, similar to her mother's, portraying a beautiful mother wolf. The overwhelming rush of emotions almost made me tear up; I felt an urge to hug her, my wolf stirring with excitement.The feeling of regaining what was lost was damn satisfying, Kevin! Our mate is beautiful, sexier than any mother wolf we've seen before, right?I silently agreed within me, captivated by Ella. Greedily, I breathed in her scent, but her vigilant and angry gaze prevented me from embracing her and taking her back to the Blood Moon Pack.Hey, quickly talk to her, tell her your thoughts, express your apologies, beg for her fo
Kevin's POVI leaned against the edge of the bed, my mood extremely gloomy. Liam conscientiously laid out a mat on the floor without disturbing me.Anna Edwards...The woman claimed that was her name, but I wouldn't easily be swayed. I would stay here and uncover the truth.Glances from the right occasionally made their way to me. Irritated, I looked at Liam. "What's up, speak.""Alpha, isn't that woman's attitude a bit disrespectful? She arranged such a shabby room for you. Look at the firewood over there; I seriously suspect this used to be a woodshed."I glanced in the direction Liam pointed, where neatly cut branches were piled up, and spiderwebs adorned the eaves."Clean up this room again.""Alright, Alpha."After Liam cleaned the room, it was already early morning. Moonlight streamed in from the window, and the rustling sound of leaves outside accompanied Liam's snoring. I had no sleep, attempting to communicate with my wolf.Me: Eric, did the Moon Goddess really choose a secon