Half an hour passed in agonizing slowness. It seemed as if there had never been such a long half hour before. Garth's heart was pounding and he almost lost his patience when Scott finally finished examining Usher's condition.Reflexively, Garth stepped forward. Passing Mireya, he immediately asked Scott, "How is Alpha?""Don't worry, Garth. Alpha is fine."Garth was stunned for a moment and Scott nodded with a smile. Then Scott stepped back so that Garth could approach Usher fully.Usher sat leaning against the headboard. He looked at Garth with tired eyes, then spoke softly. "Garth.""Alpha."There were many words Garth wanted to say, but suddenly his tongue was tied. His chest filled with happiness. He was so relieved he could barely breathe."You're finally awake, Alpha. I'm so—""Oh, Usher!"Suddenly, Mireya stepped forward and deliberately pushed Garth. Garth stumbled and quickly regained his balance.Mireya sat down on the bed. Then she reached for Usher's hand. Her eyes seemed t
Mireya's panic was understandable when she found Usher waking from his sleep. Her heart felt like it wanted to jump out of her chest and she almost jumped when she saw that Usher actually opened his eyes and sat up.Fortunately, Mireya was able to control herself. She quickly replaced her panicked expression with one of joyful surprise. She showed the happiness a woman would feel when she saw her beloved finally awake and conscious.Mireya calmed herself. She reassured herself again and again that everything would be fine. Usher was awake, but that didn't mean he was fully recovered like before. Usher was still skinny and looked helpless.However, Mireya was surprised again. The reason was Usher's unexpected question."Shouldn't you be back with the Nimbria Pack?"Mireya could barely breathe. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead, and she raced to think of an excuse."I-I'm sure you still need to rest, Usher. So, I won't disturb you. The maid will bring you something to eat later."Mi
The Frostholm Pack was rejoicing. Last night, Cora had announced the long-awaited news that Usher had awakened. Cora didn't say much about Usher's condition, but she did assure them that Usher was fine, which was further confirmed by Scott's diagnosis.The relief prompted the Frostholm Pack to visit the palace the next day. Their goal was to express their joy, though they realized it was impossible to meet Usher in person. They gathered outside The Palace gates before the sun rose over the eastern horizon. They were jubilant, but their mood turned to confusion when news spread.Garth had been arrested. The Palace accused him of trying to kill Usher. The sudden explosion of joy among the pack was immediately replaced by confusion. They looked at each other with puzzled expressions, barely believing what they were hearing."It can't be. How could they make such a vile accusation against Beta Garth? Beta Garth would never harm Alpha."No one believed it. They all filed into the open High
The chaos became uncontrollable. Everyone present at the High Court was in a state of panic, while some were in shock, unable to believe Mireya's accusations against Garth. In their eyes, Garth was a Beta who would undoubtedly sacrifice his life for Usher. No one questioned Garth's loyalty.Instead, many began to point fingers at Mireya. They accused her of tarnishing Garth's dignity with baseless slander. Their reasoning echoed Garth's earlier statement: Usher woke up right after Garth administered the medicine.The commotion grew louder. Usher closed his eyes and held his head. He took a deep breath before bellowing in a thunderous voice, "Silence!Everyone immediately fell silent. Not a word was spoken as the Alpha gave the command. The atmosphere became solemn, only Usher's heavy breathing could be heard.Usher swallowed his pride to suppress the weariness that washed over him. He clenched his fists, then raised his face, his gaze fixed directly on Garth. "It seems you didn't just
Mireya's words provoked various reactions. The courtroom erupted. The situation became uncontrollable, forcing the guards to intervene and restore order.But it was not enough to quell the chaos. Some continued to speak out in defense of Garth, believing that he could not have betrayed Usher. Even if the man had seemed suspicious from the start, there was no concrete evidence that he was a criminal.Everything that was happening was shrouded in mystery. They understood if Usher was cautious about any possibility of betrayal. But that didn't mean that decisions could be made hastily.One person who wouldn't let that happen was Cora. She, who had chosen to remain silent, finally stepped forward in the hope of calming the chaos. Then she shouted, "Alpha! I believe this trial cannot be rushed. Therefore, I suggest that you order Storm to investigate this case further. Furthermore, if Beta Garth has indeed poisoned you, what if we ask Scott's help to check your health, Alpha? If poison is
The courtroom, which had been difficult to keep order from the beginning, became increasingly uncontrollable. Hysterical screams erupted everywhere. Some people were shocked, while others did not hesitate to express their anger.The situation was truly chaotic. The guards quickly intervened, but there wasn't much they could do. Garth's death sparked the crowd's anger.On the other hand, Usher remained stunned. He stood still with blank eyes. All the commotion and cursing seemed to have no effect on his hearing.Usher slowly lifted his hand for a moment. He rubbed his face, then saw the blood stains on his fingers—Garth's blood."Garth," Usher whispered as he blinked once. Then he saw Garth's motionless body on the floor. "Garth."Usher tried to move forward. An unseen force pushed him towards Garth's body. Then he knelt down and reached out. He touched Garth's body as he called out again. "Garth."But Garth didn't answer. This time Garth ignored Usher's call. Even when he called again
The pack immediately fell silent. The fight stopped and everyone froze as Jemma stepped in. It dawned on them that a former Luna should not be involved in such chaos.Jemma's involvement, with her firm and combative attitude, drastically changed the dynamics of the situation. The guards, who had been aggressive at first, became hesitant, unsure of what to do.Seconds passed with no movement from either side. However, Jemma refused to let her guard down. She continued to assess the situation, firmly believing she had no choice. The steps she was taking were not without consequences. On the contrary, they could lead to further conflict. But her instincts as a former Luna made her feel responsible to protect Ayla, even if it meant taking great risks."Why are you all silent?!" Mireya's voice broke the silence. All eyes turned to her and Mireya glared at them."Do you not hear the orders of Alpha Usher? Alpha Usher orders you to capture Ayla! Capture her and eliminate anyone who tries to
The man's presence stopped all the chaos and fighting. The ongoing skirmish was no longer of concern to them. One thing that immediately caught their attention was the fact that the man was actually there.In fact, some of the pack had doubted the man's existence. They thought that perhaps he was a fictional character created to stir up trouble within the pack all the time. They also suspected that there were evil forces deliberately creating him as a scapegoat for all the problems. Thus, many of them considered the man to be just a pawn, much like a chess piece, and the real player was Mireya.However, these speculations were shattered. The unexpected appearance of the man completely dispelled such possibilities. They could see that the man and Mireya were on opposite sides. Mireya's face changed and became pale. Her reaction clearly indicated that the man's appearance was not what she had hoped for. Then they all fell silent.On the other hand, the man's presence also had an effect