Chapter 71


    Chapter 71


    There were two things in the world that I found utterly repulsive: first was children, and the second


    was the noises they made. Walking among them, I couldn’t help but recall my sheer disdain for


    these little beings that seemed so easily squashed. Their innocent smiles were so sickening that I


    could barely stand it without envisioning bloodshed and death.


    “Children, now let’s all pay attention for a few moments,” the female teacher spoke loudly, catching


    the attention of every ying child. “We have a special guest our ssroom who has brought lunch


    for all of us and will y with all of you today. Let’s wee and thank him, so all of us can enjoy


    our time together,” she announced. The children responded in unison with a thank you.


    The female teacher smiled at them then turned to me with a flirtatious look and blushing cheeks.


    “Thank you for buying lunch for all of us, sir,” she said.


    “It’s not a big deal. Children are our future, my institute does this little activity for their benefit.”


    “You must like children,” she bit her l*p, fluttering her long fake eyshes.


    A small smile appeared on my l*ps, “Of course, I love them.”


    “Then, I will leave the ss in your hands,” she bit her l*p harder and continued smiling shyly,


    stealing nces at me before exiting the ssroom.


    Once the door closed, I turned my eyes to the children ying with different toys around the


    ssroom. My legs started to make their way toward a specific table that had captured my attention


    the moment I entered the ssroom. My sole reason for stepping into this nuisance of a ce.


    Two little children were sitting around a small round table, engrossed in drawing. I casually sat


    across from them, instantly attracting their attention. “What are you two drawing?”


    “I am drawing fish!” The little girl chirped.


    “I am drawing a car!” The little boy smiled brightly at me.


    I couldn’t help but smile back at them as I subconsciously ran a hand over both of their heads. “Are


    you two twins?”


    “Yes,” they nodded.


    “What are your names?” I inquired, inhaling their sweet scents as I held their hands.


    “Wyatt”


    “Lori”


    As their familiar sweet scent filled my senses, my whole body felt alive, as if I were born again. The


    wolf within me eagerly appeared in my eyes. They inherited her scent, especially the little girl. “What


    is your mother’s name?” I asked, my voice bing a little deeper.


    “Willow,” they said in unison, bringing another smile to my l*ps. My Rose gave birth to these little


    beasts?


    “Uncle, what is your name?” the little boy asked.


    “Me?” I chuckled, “people call me Dark.”


    E


    I drove swiftly into the Emerald Bright Pack, I stopped my car in the clearing, and approached the


    first person I saw. “Has Reuben returned?” I inquired, my voice tinged with impatience and my


    breathing uneven. The person quickly shook their head.


    “The Alpha has not returned since the Thanksgiving party night days ago,” they inform me before


    walking away. I feel my heart growing heavier with every passing moment.


    5


    After discovering my uncle’s n and witnessing the video of the house where Willow and Reuben


    were staying being set on fire, I promptly dispatched a few wolves to discreetly inspect the


    premises. The chilling report that they returned with confirmed my worst fears: the entire house had


    been reduced to ashes, with nothing left behind. Seeing as petrol was involved, there was little hope


    of survival for anything that had been within its walls. Everyone and everything in that house was


    doomed to be part of the dirt and ash, which was all that remained now.


    My palms grew sweaty and my entire body turned cold. What if Reuben had truly perished in that


    fire? No, it couldn’t be true, could it? He wasn’t someone that was easily killed. As far as I knew, he


    was the kind of wolf who could take down at least


    +5


    ten others and still find a way out alive. I just couldn’t shake the thought that he was with Willow. If


    Willow had died in the fire, then Reuben wouldn’t have made it out either. The realization disgusted


    and infuriated me.


    Yet, if he was still alive, why hadn’t he returned to the pack yet? My uncle’s Beta and the other


    wolves had returned to the safety of the Opal Moon Pack. That only meant that…


    “No…” Frustration, anger, and panic shook my heart. I couldn’t bear the thought of losing Reuben.


    Restlessness consumed me with every passing second, and I had no idea what to do next.


    “Oran or Bix must know something. I have to… I have to ask them,” I muttered to myself, teetering


    on the edge of losing my mind. Just as I felt overwhelmed, a familiar scent and presence enveloped


    me, forcing me to raise my head. It was none other than the hunter.


    “You’re finally back,” he shot me a nk stare. His 6.2 tall frame towered over my 5.7 physique.


    The corner of my l*ps twitched bitterly. His mere presence was enough to fuel the


    anger


    and hatred inside me. Whenever he looked at me, it felt like he could see right through me. It was a


    truly miserable feeling.


    “Since when do I need your permission to return to my home?” I growled, aggressively shoving


    passed him.


    Suddenly, I felt a strong arm grip my wrist, pulling me back to my previous position. “Who the hell do


    you think you are growling at, woman?” he red at me with a fierceness that I had never seen in a


    human before. It was a look that demanded respect, from eyes that seemed to relish bloodshed and


    death.


    The corner of my l*ps curled in amusement. “Finally showing your true face. Is Willow aware of the


    executioner side of you?”


    He nced at my smile then back up to my eyes. “No, only you have the honor of seeing my true


    nature.”


    “Oh… I am truly honored,” I chuckled, pulling myself from his grasp. “I wonder why the hunter is


    showering me with such privilege?” I sneered.


    “Is it not because we are two of a kind? Evil can easily recognize another evil, no?”


    he smiled, irritating me to the core.


    “Who the heck are you calling evil?” I let out a low growl, my ws extended growingrger, ready


    to end his life then and there. Suddenly, as if he sensed my next move, he grabbed my hand before


    I could attack him, roughly pulling me closer to his chest.


    “Is it not obvious I am talking about you and me? If the woman who can set fire to her fiancé’s


    house is not evil, then what is she?” he raised an eyebrow, causing my face to pale. How had he…


    found out about the fire? Could it be he had been keeping an eye on me? Wait a second, had he


    said I set fire? He seemed to be shooting arrows in the dark!


    “Nonsense! I did no such thing. How dare you use me of such a crime?! Don’t misunderstand, I


    will not hesitate to bring you before the council and have your entire hunter n begging on their


    knees for my forgiveness!” I growled, giving him a glimpse of my pack’s power. Since I had no


    involvement in the fire, he couldn’ty a finger on me.


    +5


    “That’s true, I apologize for using you of a crime you did notmit,” he quickly changed his


    attitude, admitting to falsely using me. However, his abrupt change in demeanor sent off rm


    bells ringing in my mind for an unknown reason. “But I agree with your suggestion to bring the


    whole n before the council,” he murmured, a hint of malevolence hidden beneath his words.


    “What do you mean?” I red at him, sensing that he was plotting something against me. “Who are


    you nning to bring to the council?”


    “Obviously your uncle, Alpha Adam. He was responsible for giving the order that set fire to that


    house where Willow and Reuben were,” he grinned, causing my blood to go cold with fear. How did


    he know about my uncle’s involvement in the fire? He seemed to relish my pale face and terrified


    expression as he continued, “Now it should be fun to see who will beg on their knees, or maybe


    there won’t be any begging after all because he’ll just go straight to the beheading…”


    “Don’t you dare!” I growled, dangerously grabbing for his cor before he could finish his sentence.


    “Don’t you dare utter my uncle’s name to anyone…”


    “Oh, was it supposed to be a secret?” he raised an eyebrow. My hand shook at his remark, my


    whole body turned cold when he smirked at me then looked past me.


    Slowly releasing his cor, I turned to nce back over my shoulder, only to find Need Top Metal


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    Oran and Bix standing there with Willow and Reuben. My breath stuck in my throat when I realized


    all of them had heard me, but what shattered my heart was


    seeing the mark on Willow’s n*ck.