First QuarterChapter Eight-Two: Back Again“You don’t need to be reserved.” Finally, Oddny looked at her. Her eyes contained nothing but calmness. It was unbelievable that someone younger than her could control her emotions that much. Oddny continued. “I don’t like him anymore.”Mallory said nothing. Because what she said was already the truth. Would she mate with him when they arrive back in the pack? No. She wouldn’t. And that is already set in stone. No one can change her mind. In the end, Mallory merely smiled at her and said nothing more.The travel back to the pack took two days. Mallory thought that something would happen along the way. Fortunately, nothing did. They passed by the protective barrier of the pack safely.They were in haste, and when they arrived, the enormous gates immediately opened.Horses and wagons dashed inside, greeted by a mass of people.But instead of cheering for their safe return, wallows of cries rang in the air.They had arrived with another batch

First QuarterChapter Eight-Four: QuestioningWhen she arrived in the basement, she saw Leofric there already. Alpha Ragnarr was also there, speaking with one another.They stopped when they saw her descending the stairs. Alpha Ragnarr came forward to greet her with his usual warm smile.“Welcome.” He spoke.“Hello,” Mallory greeted back, observing Leofric at the corner of her eyes.Though, it seems like Leofric wasn’t paying attention to her. The corner of her eyes involuntarily twitched. Is this what he meant by someone proposing the mating ceremony?‘He probably said it on the spur of the moment,’ Mallory told herself. ‘Maybe he was pressured, that’s why.’Mallory decided not to think about it anymore. She shook her head and finally noticed what was inside the basement.There were wooden shelves that were filled with jars, books, and herbs. There were also broken weapons and gears. It was like a storage room. Next to the shelf was a pot of flowers. In the center of the room, there

First QuarterChapter Eighty-Six: Tears“Mallory.” He called again.Bracing herself, Mallory turned around, meeting him eye to eye. “Alpha Leofric. Is there something you need?”Despite getting called by only her name, Mallory didn’t try to do the same while addressing him.It might be her imagination, but a hint of discomfort flashed in his eyes. “Just call me by my name.”“I can’t, Alpha Leofric,” Mallory said with a respectful tone. “Your status is something I can’t ignore.”“You can drop the formalities when there’s only the two of us.” Not backing down, Leofric still tried making her drop it.Mallory can’t understand. How does what she calls him matter? She looked around and gestured towards the servants and sneaky guards as if to prove her point. “We’re not alone.”However, what he did next made her jaw almost drop.Leofric looked at everyone and ordered sternly. “Leave us alone. And don’t let anyone near us until I say so.”“Yes, Alpha!”“Huh? Wait!” She attempted to stop her o

First QuarterChapter Eight-Eight: Physician Manon “I—”“Hush it, I’m not listening.” True to her stubborn nature, she swatted her away like a fly. Then she took a medicine leaf out of her box and applied it on the arm. Then she covered it with the cloth. “If I see you injured again, I will lock you up in the basement. Try me.”“Okay, I’ll try my best to be careful.” Mallory lied smoothly.But she’s no match for a person who had lived for a hundred years earlier than her. Elder Ester gave her a look and shook her head. “Look, I know that you are eager to develop your capabilities more, but you have to take care of yourself not to get overboard… You might not like the outcome if you do.”“…” Mallory was touched, but that’s the whole reason she wants to develop further.Vampires.She knew that they had been very aggressive in the past few days. And that only fueled her desire to learn and develop even more. The treatment continued, and then Mallory asked a question she’d been itching

First Quarter: Chapter Ninety: She's Back Somewhere in the middle of the forest. Night had come, and the moon was hanging high in the sky. Thick clouds glided smoothly into the sky, and the cold wind slowly pushed it forward. Inside a cave, Oddny was kneeling on the stony ground, the pebbles digging into her flesh. “Hmm, did you figure out where they put them?” General Mabel looked at her and a small grin couldn’t be suppressed from her face. “No,” Oddny answered curtly. Disappointment dawned on the general’s face. She sighed, and the sigh echoed throughout the cave. This caused the other vampires to shake on their knees. Even if they were not the subject of her disappointment, their hair still couldn’t help but stand up. “It’s been days.” She said, her eyes looking all over her body, and stopping on her neck. Oddny bowed her head even more. “… I apologize, I find them soon.” General Mabel swatted her hand, placing a palm over her forehead. “No matter. I am in no hurry. Go