Chapter 123


    Chloe


    My heart leaped and a chill ran through my entire body. The words "Are they nning to attack the Red


    Moon Pack?" echoed in my mind. ncing at the werewolves camping nearby, I tightened my grip on


    my hands and cautiously approached, desperate to catch snippets of their conversation.


    "Hey! What do you think you''re doing?!" Caleb whispered angrily, but I disregarded him. The forest


    enveloped us with its dense foliage and abundant nt life. Utilizing the cover it provided, I managed to


    stealthily draw closer, eager to eavesdrop on their conversation.


    "Silence! This is what the beta hasmanded. Or do you have intentions of defying orders?"


    "W-what are you implying?! I never said such a thing!" The man immediately shrank back, his face


    draining of color.


    "Then keep your mouth shut," the older man hissed. "Don''t be an arrogant imbecile and prepare


    yourself for the uing assault!" He uttered before striding away. Once he was out of sight, the first


    man angrily grasped the bundle of wood he had collected and forcefully mmed it onto the ground.


    "Fool? Who''s the fool here? You''re so terrified of an attack that you need a thousand troops! Now we''re


    stuck camping here for three whole days because of that!" He eximed, venting his frustration by


    kicking the ground.


    "Tsk! Why do you fear the Red Moon Pack when it''s already on the brink of extinction?"


    I watched the man''s retreating figure, my body drenched in cold perspiration.


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    "Hey! What are you thinking? Get down from there, they mighte back!" Caleb hurriedly pursued


    me, gripping my shoulders in an attempt to pull me away. But I couldn''t hear him.


    "A thousand troops... Their intentions go beyond mere attack on the pack. They seek to annihte


    everyst one of the members of the Red Moon Pack!" I clenched the fabric of my clothing tightly,


    muttering under my breath.


    "What''s wrong with you? Hurry first, we need to get away from here!" Caleb hissed. "This is how it goes


    when a Strong alpha dies and he got nopetent sessor. Anyway, I heard the Red Moon Pack is


    quite evil. Maybe, they are getting what they deserve–" He continued but was not able to because I


    strongly yanked away from him.


    "Evil?" I red at him. "The Red Moon Pack indeed deals with poison. But have you heard about them


    using it to harm others?" I hissed at him.


    "What''s the matter with you? We need to hurry and get away from here!" Caleb whispered urgently.


    "This is what happens when a powerful alpha dies without a capable sessor. By the way, I''ve heard


    rumors about the Red Moon Pack being quite malicious. Perhaps, they''re reaping what they''ve sown--"


    He couldn''t finish his sentence as I forcefully pulled myself away from him.


    "Malicious?" I red at him. "It''s true that the Red Moon Pack dabbles in poison, but have you ever


    heard of them using it to intentionally harm others?" I hissed in response.


    Caleb''s eyes widened as he gazed at me, momentarily speechless. After a few seconds, his


    expression grew serious, and he cautiously inquired, "You...


    "Don''t tell me... You''re a member of the Red Moon Pack?" His eyes widened with the question.


    I opened my eyes and averted my gaze from him. My eyes quivered as a flicker of pain crossed them.


    Taking a deep breath, I let out a mournful sigh.


    "I wonder," I replied, my voice tinged with uncertainty. "I''ve already left the pack, so I''m not sure if I can


    still be considered a member of the Red Moon Pack... or any pack for that matter."


    In an instant, painful memories surged through my mind, causing an agonizing sensation akin to a


    thousand knives stabbing at my heart. I shut my eyes, concealing the torment within. When I reopened


    them, all emotions had vanished, reced only by a chilling glint.


    "But it seems that no matter what I do, an unbreakable bond ties me to the Red Moon Pack," I stated.


    With those words, I rose to my feet, intent on retracing our path.


    "Hey! Where are you going?!" Caleb urgently questioned, grabbing hold of my hand to halt me. I turned


    to him and offered a faint smile. "I''m sorry, but I believe we need to go our separate ways from now on,"


    I informed him.


    "You... You''re considering returning to the Red Moon Pack? Are you out of your mind? Can''t you see


    how many warriors they have? The Red Moon Pack is on the verge of extinction! You''ll be risking your


    life by going there!" Caleb hissed, his grip tightening on my hands.


    I nced down at our intertwined hands, a trace of softness entering my gaze. With a smile still on my


    lips, I spoke to Caleb. "You came all this way, didn''t you? Wasn''t it to save even one member of your


    pack?" Caleb listened, falling silent.


    "It''s the same for me. I have to go to the Red Moon Pack... Even if I can save just one member... I''m


    willing to risk my life if necessary," I said, a sad smile adorning my face.


    Caleb stared at me intently, and then he sighed. Releasing my wrist, he retrieved some items from his


    bag and handed them to me.


    "You may not possess the ability to shift, but in the few days I''ve spent with you, I''vee to realize


    that you possess more courage than those who hold great power.


    "These are some first aid supplies and a dagger," he exined as he ced them in my hands. "You...


    Although you are courageous, you must also be aware of your circumstances..."


    Caleb expressed, "If it''s impossible to rescue anyone, then refrain from recklessly sacrificing your own


    life." His eyes reflected a profound pain, as though he had personally endured a simr anguish—the


    struggle to survive without heedlessly abandoning oneself, despite the loss of everyone dear to you.


    In response, I nodded in agreement with Caleb. Upon witnessing my acknowledgment, he distanced


    himself a few steps and uttered, "Well... perhaps our paths will cross again... if fate chooses to be


    kinder to us."


    "Indeed," I replied, offering a smile.


    X X X


    A few dayster, I positioned myself behind a tree, observing the surroundings. I found myself near the


    concealed entrance of the Red Moon Pack, amidst a scene of utter chaos. Burning structures and


    terrified cries engulfed the pack, besieged by adversaries.


    "I''mte..." I clenched my teeth, surveying the devastating sight. Pain welled up within me as I


    witnessed the downfall of the pack my father cherished. "Father... I apologize for my tardiness..." I


    that moment, a frigid gleam flickered in my eyes, and I shook off the negativity.


    "No. I cannot sumb to despair." Firmly gripping my hands, I directed my gaze towards the hidden


    entrance once more. "I must save Vanessa, at the very least. As long as she lives, the Red Moon Pack


    can still reim its hope."


    Having resolved to take action, I swallowed nervously, preparing to sprint towards the entrance.


    However, before I could initiate my movement, an icy chill crept up behind me. Anxiety consumed me


    as I turned around and discovered five adversaries poised to strike.