I woke up with a slight itch in my nose and sneezed, feeling the Alpha's fur under my face as he growled softly in protest.“Sorry,” I murmured, realizing I was still firmly clinging to his furry body.The Lycan jumped out of bed, lazily stretching on the floor and shaking his head and his entire fur. I sneezed again, causing him to stare at me.“It seems I'm allergic to you!” I teased, displaying a faint smile.He approached in his lupine form, gently pushing my legs out of the room.“Alpha, why don't you just transform and say what you want?” I stared at him, noticing a slight sparkle in his eyes. I blushed, my wolf stirring inside. “I see. You want to awaken her, don't you?”I analyzed him, knowing that my wolf constantly rejected him. I was aware that his wolf needed her as much as she needed him. Furthermore, I closed my eyes in contact with my inner beast; my wolf was sulking in the corner, seemingly still hurt. Lifting her snout in my direction, she dangerously growled, making
I carefully assessed the Alpha's words, whose determined gaze persisted even on the brink of death within me. I ardently desired his protection and love.“What would be the implications of you going to purgatory?” I inquired, still perplexed by his suggestion. “Would serving the goddess be entirely malevolent?”“Hunf… Serving the moon now seems simple in the face of everything I've already faced,” the Lycan shrugged. “Entering alive, beyond death, would result in eternal damnation for my soul if I were executed in that place.”“Harvey… I've seen the suffering my father faces there; you are foolish.” I bit my lip, watching him furrow his brow. “But I don't wish such a fate for you!”While he caressed my wet hair, the Alpha's hands followed a perilous droplet that traversed my entire body at a slow and delicate pace, just like his fingers did.I sighed, shivering, and grabbed the bold hand that descended toward my intimacy. I pulled it to my lips, subtly kissing the back, making him wid
“Yes, she wanted to return by taking over my body… I’ve never seen her like that—obsessed; she didn’t seem like the sister I once knew,” I sighed sadly, placing my hand on my chest and caressing it, trying to alleviate the pressure that lingered on it.“Agatha’s desires are more intensified,” explained the Lycan king, gritting his teeth. “The longer she stays out of the correct plane where she should be, which is the afterlife, the soul becomes corrupted,” Elara added. “Shadows loom around us, and any displaced soul is an open door for them to corrupt!”“And what does that have to do with this strange sensation? I feel my life force being drained, and I can’t hear my wolf!” I growled anxiously, cold sweat running down my forehead.“That cursed one is trying to pull you back to the thread of life, where she intends to take your body and imprison your soul there!” With heavy steps, the Alpha stood in front of the witch, roaring, “DO SOMETHING SOON!”Elara widened her eyes, paled, and tr
“I don't understand, we always had a good relationship... Agatha wasn't like this, why is everything around me falling apart like this?” I sighed, trying to swallow the lump in my throat. However, the tears that were on the verge of my eyes were persistent and overflowing, washing my face.“I'll give you some space,” Elara said, bowing and leaving the room.“Don't cry, human,” Harvey murmured, holding my face between his hands and wiping away the tears with his thumb. “No one deserves your tears.”“It seems like everyone I love tends to hurt me,” I whispered, pulling the blanket up to eye level.“Hunf. Your heart is too genuine, Hybrid,” the Alpha growled softly, slipping under the covers and moving up my body until he stopped near my lips. “Only Conan deserves your love.”Harvey's warm breath caressed my skin; his eyes sparkled with indecipherable feelings; there was something more behind his words that I didn't understand.“Alpha?” I whispered.“Yes, human?” he whispered back, brush
We found Elara outside the house, heading towards the forest, walking calmly.“Why did it have to be out here?” I commented, shivering a bit due to the winter cold.“You wanted to come…” the Alpha growled, approaching. “After the location ritual, I will transform and head to the rift, where I will invoke the Moon Goddess.”I nodded, following him.“Feeling better, my child?” Elara inquired with a subtle smile on her lips.“Yes, thank you so much for your help. I don't know how to thank you.” I approached her and hugged her.“Stay safe and away from trouble,” the witch smiled, glancing at the Alpha and turning back to me, “at least try.”We laughed together, causing him to squint in confusion.“Witch, let's get on with this!” the Lycan king growled imposingly.“Let's take advantage of the fact that the hybrid is here,” Elara said, holding my finger. “It's just a drop of blood; the location will be more accurate.”I nodded in agreement.“Blood of Stars, Red Trail, With a drop spilled, I
Harvey's words made me shudder, understanding his reluctance to yield his complete devotion to the goddess.“Alpha, please… Let this go.” Before finishing and protesting, the goddess descended from the stone, falling to the ground in her lupine form.“Excellent, King Lycan.” In a smooth motion toward the stone, she opened a crack to the underworld, where desperate cries became more intense. “Remember, Alpha, to exit, you must pass through the houses of sin with your soul before leaving. Time in there is different from this plane, and if there is any threat of imbalance or escape of creatures, I will not hesitate to seal you in purgatory.”He nodded, walking towards the entrance. I ran, stopping in front of him.“Alpha, don't do this!” I growled threateningly. “We can find another way.”“Humans, all desires have consequences. Learn to deal with yours.” Roaring, he passed by me, brushing his fur against my body and stopping. “I keep my word; I will bring your father back.”A stubborn te
“The daughter, specifically!” Lambert gritted his teeth as he spoke. “I am an alpha and a flawed father; I deserved my fate.”“You do,” I agreed with a slight, sinister smile. “However, your daughter does not share that view. Tell me about the paths of purgatory we must follow.”“This is one, cursed Alpha; we were immersed in the sin of wrath… Hence, the incessant hunts and severe punishment!” He explained. “We needed to cross the Reapers to reach the next tower.”“What aren't you telling me?” I glanced sideways, noting his reactions. “Is there a guardian?”“Of course there is. Generally, those who free themselves from this sin can pass without a fight. But if you intended to get me out of here, King Lycan, you had to understand that I was not free from my sins.” The black wolf explained“I don't care. What should I expect from the guardian?” I growled, shrugging.“Such arrogance and conceit.” Lambert cast a lascivious look. “A supernatural wolf guards the exit gate, something you may
“Unfortunately, we'll have to face this guardian, whose hunger is insatiable… She is the very embodiment of gluttony!” He spoke. “Lycan, I'll blindfold my eyes and cover my ears; I need you to guide me in this tower so that I don't succumb to lust.”“Now, do you trust me?” I replied ironically.“I want to see Sophie one last time.” He whispered in confession, lowering his head. “You won't harm me more than this place. I have nothing to lose, and you need me to get out of here.”“So be it!” I snarled irritably. It didn't take long for the paw to heal, although the area still hurt.“The pain here is constant, never ceasing. With every wound, even if healed, the excruciating pain remains as a reminder!” Lambert observed me before blindfolding himself with a piece of clothing.“I saw what the Reapers did to you. Are you telling me you still feel the pain of your skin being torn off?” I analyzed the black wolf in front of me.“I feel every pain ever inflicted on me here, every day, every m