Usher froze as he listened to every detail of the conversation between The Past Usher and Mireya. Every word they spoke, every detail of the plan they were about to execute, sparked fear that quickly spread throughout his body. Worse, the dark memories he had buried deep within himself resurfaced, adding to the horror that pushed him to the brink of despair.Cold sweat dripped from his forehead, then ran down his temples. Usher's lips turned pale and trembled. No, this can't happen again. Wasn't it supposed to be later? Wasn't it still a long way from that day?Usher vividly remembered that the day Addy and Hilary had been captured by the Palace was still far away, not this day. But the conversation between The Past Usher and Mireya indicated that the event would happen again soon. Just as it had happened with him and The Past Vione, he had rejected The Past Vione earlier than before.A growl rumbled in Usher's chest. Fear and anger at himself hit him hard. He realized that the past w
Everything happened so fast. It seemed like only a minute ago that the golden wolf had arrived, and now the warriors of the Frostholm Pack were scattered everywhere. They all landed on the ground in a pitiful state, even though they weren't injured at all. With precise and measured movements, the golden wolf managed to knock down the warriors without causing any injuries.Everyone was stunned. Their eyes widened in disbelief as they saw how helpless the warriors were in front of the golden wolf."You," Mireya growled, a possibility immediately coming to her mind. Her guess was that the golden wolf was the mysterious man Addy had encountered. But there was something that made her heart beat uncomfortably. An unpleasant premonition made her wonder. "Who are you?"The golden wolf glared at Mireya. He growled, and his eyes seemed to glow more intensely the longer he stared at Mireya. It was as if an immense rage consumed him.On the other hand, Mireya's body felt a piercing cold from the
A sickening sensation hit him, shaking with unimaginable agony. Usher seemed to suffer greatly, almost collapsing several times before finally reaching the secret room of the palace.The cold floor greeted Usher's weak and powerless body. He collapsed completely in a pitiful state. He tried to stand up, but his body felt heavy. It was as if all his strength had been drained, replaced by frustration and despair that tore him apart.Usher felt his chest tighten with regret and sadness. All those negative emotions burst out in the form of heartbreaking, hysterical sobs."Forgive me, Vione," Usher whimpered in a most pitiful manner. He closed his eyes tightly, and all the memories of the earlier tragedy spun in his head. "Forgive me."All the memories of his failures hit Usher like endless waves. Memories of times when he couldn't protect the most important people in his life came like a whirlwind, destroying his sanity. In the end, he realized that all his decisions, actions, and efforts
"I love Alpha Usher Thorne."Vione Celestia Munest was frozen. She remained motionless and said nothing in response to the confession she had just heard. How should she react? Should she continue to expend energy, as she had done before, knowing that it would be in vain?Vione realized that Mireya Lark would not waver. Mireya would never leave, but neither would she."Why are you silent, Vione? Didn't you hear what I just said?"Vione blinked. Her shoulders shifted slightly as she took a breath. "What do you expect me to say? You don't expect me to congratulate you, do you?"This time Mireya remained silent. She stared at Vione with narrowed eyes, clasped her hands in front of her chest, then walked around Vione with a mocking expression."I don't need your congratulations. It's not important, but I think someone is coming to her senses."Vione closed her eyes. She took a deep breath and hoped in her heart that this disgusting conversation would end soon."Congratulations? Hmm. Doesn'
Vione must have heard wrong. Maybe Usher had misspoken. After all, how could an Alpha threaten his own Luna in front of his mistress?It was not embarrassing, but it was heartbreaking. Even Mireya's slap could not compare to the reality that had just hit her.True. In Usher's eyes there was only Mireya. Vione never meant anything. Just as people had said, she was just a worthless werewolf. She was an invaluable Luna.Vione's vision was blurred by the tears. In the midst of her efforts to regulate her breathing, she saw Usher leave her to embrace Mireya again.They looked harmonious. Both handsome and beautiful. They were like gods and goddesses who should be together."Usher, aren't you doing a little too much? Look at Vione. She seems to be in real pain."Usher turned and looked at Vione with a snarl. His look was mocking and highly contemptuous."I thought it was the other way around. The punishment is not enough for what she did to you."Vione tried to rise with great difficulty. S
"W-what?" Usher blinked. "Breaking our pairing?""Why? Don't you want to?"Usher did not answer, and Mireya immediately freed herself. She stood up while Usher looked puzzled."It seems that what Vione said is true. In your eyes I'm nothing more than a mistress.""Mireya."Usher stood quickly and grabbed Mireya's hand. He held it tightly, preventing her from moving any further."Usher, let me go."Usher shook his head. "No.""Don't be selfish, Usher. You won't let me go, but you won't let Vione go either? Do you want to have both of us?"Mireya's accusation left Usher speechless. He remained silent while Mireya tried to pull her hand away."I'm not selfish, but..."Usher's words hung in the air. He took a breath, and confusion creased his forehead.Something was not right here. Something was wrong and Usher could sense it. But what?"But what, Usher?"In one swift movement, Mireya managed to free her hand from Usher's grip. But instead of walking away, as Usher had expected, she turne
Vione ignored several pairs of sympathetic eyes that stared at her. It was not the first time; she had received such looks many times before. Being small, it was only natural for people to pity her.But this was different. It seemed that in the history of the Frostholm Pack, no Luna had ever suffered such a tragic fate. Usually they lived happily, cherished, and loved by everyone, not only by the pack but also by the Alpha.Unfortunately, that was not the case for Vione. The hopes and dreams that had filled her days after Ayla's prophecy were gone. Without the love and affection of the Alpha, she truly became a pitiful Luna.After arriving in her room, Vione let out all her sadness. She let out all the screams and tears she had been holding back. Her chest hurt and she thought she could not take it anymore.Maybe this was the end. Maybe it was time to give up.Vione could not take it anymore. She knew her limits and she had crossed them.It was not just the pitying looks people gave h
The morning sunlight poured in through the vents and tried to pierce the thickness of the curtains that still covered all the large windows in the room. Its brightness and warmth cast a beauty that should have been irresistible to anyone, including Vione.Slowly Vione opened her eyes. With the return of consciousness, a beautifully curved smile adorned her face. She let out a small sigh, and fleeting memories flashed through her mind.Usher and I....Vione paused for a moment. Last night had been beautiful, but she wondered if it was real or just a dream.Still fresh in Vione's mind, she and Usher had a fight. She cried and ran across the room. Her consciousness faded as exhaustion and sadness