Evelyn transformed into a wolf quickly, plunging into battle with a medium-brown male wolf. Due to a tiring training day, Evelyn showed signs of exhaustion; she was hit quite a few times but immediately sat up, showing a strong fighting spirit. My heart almost stopped when I heard the noise behind me; I turned my head slightly, and another wolf swooped over to me. I stepped back, accidentally tripping on a rock, lost momentum, and fell to the ground. I couldn't run any longer because the ferocious wolf approached me. I groped the bottom to see if something could attack him. A stone fits my hand, sharp. He bared his sharp teeth at me. Before letting him touch me, I took a sharp rock and stabbed him in the neck. It wasn't enough to kill him, but it had some effect. He was in pain and missed the original target of biting my neck. Taking that opportunity, I got up and ran away. Once again, with my clumsy, I rolled on the ground. My shoulder blades hit a rough patch, and then I heard a c
When I was lying on his back, I knew how stupid I was before. His fur is so soft that it is more comfortable than a cotton mattress. He strolled, different from swinging me over his mouth as if he wanted to punish me for not listening to his orders.I hug Ryan's neck, burying my face in his soft fur. Under the fatigue and the gentle breeze blowing through my body, I fell asleep.Ryan took me home and gently laid me down on the bed; I tiredly opened my eyes to see that he had finished changing his clothes and was in a hurry to leave.Away from his warmth, I felt nostalgic; I rubbed my eyes and asked. “Do you have to go?”Ryan wiped the blood from his bare shoulder, answering me simply. “There have been too many people trespassing on our territory lately; I cannot continue to let this go.” His eyes darkened, and danger enveloped him. “I will teach them a lesson and make them regret their stupid decision to invade my territory.”I nod; I understand Ryan's character; in a day being violat
“You look down on yourself, down on your life, down on those who are honest with you. The basic thing is to protect yourself; if you can't do it, you often put yourself in dangerous situations. If so, how do you qualify to be the pack's Luna?" His voice was crisp, expressionless.Those words made me feel disrespected; I raised my eyes. “But I said I didn't want to be Luna. I refused it often, but you keep forcing me, don't you?"Ryan let go of my chin; he licked the corner of his lips and laughed. “You say I forced you?”“I was just speaking my mind.” I insist. “From beginning to end, only you insist that I am your mate. Do you think I like that?”"You seem to like to oppose me, don't you?" Ryan doesn't have a unique expression, but it gives me chills, and I still have no intention of giving in. “You seem always to force me to do what you want? No, you are a noble Alpha, so you are dictatorial and always want others to obey you without resentment. But have you ever thought about how m
In the days that followed, every day we practiced from morning to night, the intensity of training and the level of challenge also increased. In those same days, I didn't see Ryan again; he seemed to disappear from my life.When I got upset and told Evelyn about it, she just laughed and said. “It's not that Ryan is avoiding you; he's just training a special group of werewolves. Those are the best in the pack, called elite soldiers.”Hearing that, my spirit is also better, but I haven't seen him for a long time, and I miss his cold and careless face.Then no matter what happens, my ability test has come.Evelyn led me to the foot of Moon mountain; I was pretty surprised because everyone gathered quite crowded. Ryan returned this morning; training must have been tough; he was thinner and darker-skinned.It seems that Ryan has ignored the old story; as soon as he saw me, he approached and said. "I will wait for you at the top of the mountain; you must arrive safely."I nodded, feeling th
I held my cheek with one hand, and the other lifted the whip, strangling the wolf. My strength wasn't enough to knock it down; it squirmed and almost escaped.The other wolves wagged their tails as if mocking me; they didn't rush at me even though it was an excellent opportunity. Instead, they just stood aside to see my defeat.I smirked mockingly. “But unfortunately, this is an electric whip.” As soon as I finished speaking, the other wolf quickly fell to the ground; its whole body was covered by electricity, struggled, and then fainted.Upon witnessing that scene, the remaining wolves also became more defensive. They stared at the whip in my hand.I tilted my head. "Come here!"I think if they attack individually, it will be quick for me to pass the test. But things weren't simple; more than five wolves rushed at me.However, they were too slow for Evelyn or Ryan. I lowered myself and rolled on the ground, the wolves slamming their heads against each other and rolling over. I pursed
Throwing away my ragged shoes, I almost forgot the pain in my knees as I felt bare feet on the fresh grass beneath my feet.“Complete your final challenge instead of wallowing in that nonsense.” Ryan's dry voice echoed in my head, though I couldn't see it; I could imagine his disgruntled grimace as I wasted my time.“Is it possible that Ryan has never saved a second in such a wonderful space when participating in the challenge? Indeed, people do not know how to appreciate beauty.” I grumbled.Once again, Ryan directed me in his voice. “Erza, your puzzle lies in the ancient tree ahead, go there and find the answer.”An ancient tree came into view, and I reported to Ryan. "I've seen it; I'll be right there now."I strolled to its side, touching its rough wood, rosemary scent filling the air. But I couldn't see any questions for myself; I walked around the tree trunk and looked down at the stump, but nothing.A thought flashed through my head in the foliage.But my legs are hurting; clim
"Why?" I frowned."It's carved into a tree branch." Roger stared intently at the foliage. “Need me to read to you?”"Okay." I nodded.There is one thing to admit, Roger's voice is effortless to listen to, warm, and very gentle. “I have, you don't, you have, I don't have. You need I don't need; I need you to need too. I feel dry; I need your life; give it to me with all sincerity."After reading it, Roger frowned, unable to hide the displeasure on his face. “What does it say? What is needed and not needed, yes and no?"I was concentrating on thinking and was also irritated by Roger; he jumped to the ground and said. "It needs your life, you just kill yourself here, and you'll pass through the gate."“Can you be quiet for a moment?” I glared at him.Roger shrugged as if it was nothing serious; he boredly picked flowers and stacked them on each other, muttering to himself. “Wanting life, this tree is smart.”The first hour passed, and I still didn't know what this tree needed from me.Se
The next instant, I saw Diana's scornful, sullen expression looking at me. "Didn't expect a useless person like you to be able to pass the test, but you don't seem to use your wolf; what happened?"I scratched my head, faltering. "Because I feel it's unnecessary." I find a stupid excuse.Diana raised her eyebrows at me, disgusted by my arrogance. “Are you that strong? But I heard the news; you use weapons to attack other werewolves. Did you know that's not allowed?"I turned to Ryan and Evelyn in astonishment; I didn't know it.Ryan glanced at Diana. “May I ask what rules do not allow the use of weapons in the competition?”Diana was momentarily stunned but then more eloquent. “No werewolves have ever done that in the nearly 100 years of Black Moon's existence, so it's not an exaggeration to say she purposely broke the law. She is not qualified to stay here; I still doubt how she can go through the gates. Maybe someone will help her.” Diana's sharp gaze turned to Evelyn. “You are the