Chapter 100
Ella
Clad in a sleek black dress, I ventured into an underworld filled with drugs, s*x,
and danger, known as the Werewolf Underworld. It served as a refuge for
criminal wolves, although swealthy and powerful Alphas frequented the
place. However, no other shifters or humans were allowed entry.
As I scanned the scene before me, I immediately regretted it. Never in my life
had I stepped into such a disturbing environment. Wolves were openly engaging
in s**ual acts, akin to rabbits in heat. Most of the she–wolves appeared to be
experiencing a forced heat, they resembled something close to s*x slaves but
appeared to be loving it.
I wasn’t sure where to direct my gaze as the scenes unfolded in nearly every
corner. The discomfort and embarrassment weighed heavily on me, especially
since I wasn’t alone but accompanied by a man who had always made me
nervous.
“Act natural, unless you want us to attract attention from those wolves,” Walter
whispered, a charming smile playing on his lips as he wrapped his arm around
my waist. I held my breath, unsure if it was due to embarrassment or his touch.
However, he appeared unfazed by the sights around us.
“Are you certain this is the right address?” I questioned, forcing a small smile to
mask my nervousness.
“Why? Are you afraid I’ll sell you off here?” He raised an eyebrow.
The smile faded from my lips as I glanced away, focusing on the people ahead.
He frowned and inquired, “What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue? Aren’t you going
to argue?” my silence bothered him.
“What’s there to argue?” I smiled sadly. “Perhaps I could win an argument with
you, but not with destiny. This place harbors many familiar faces seeking the
Opal Moon,” I continued, gesturing subtly.
Following my gaze, Walter spotted a group of intoxicated Alphas mingling with
she–wolves. “Whether you sellor not, I am already in a place that I can’t
escape. Once they see me…”
“You talk too much,” Walter interrupted, turningto face him. He placed a
mask that covered half of my face, similar to those worn by the other serving
she–wolves around us. I touched it in surprise and then looked up at him, as he
secured the mask properly in place.
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“Don’t take it off,” he instructed lightly, glancing at me.
My heart skipped a beat. “Why are you doing this?” I asked, my voice trembling
slightly.
He paused abruptly, meeting my gaze for a fieeting moment before averting his
eyes. “Let’s go,” he said, taking my hand and leadinginside.
As we made our way through the crowd, I couldn’t help but steal glances at him.
Did he truly avoid my question? And if so, why?
We soon entered the VIP area, where our true mission was set to begin. My gaze
shifted to the stairs leading upward, but before we could ascend, a tall man
blocked our path. “May I help you?”
We both halted. I offered a smile and stepped forward. “I’ve booked a VIP
room,” I stated.
“May I see your card?” he requested.
I handed over my card, bearing my identity as an Alpha and my pack name.
These individuals had keen eyes for
such details. In reality it had been Walter that had booked the room with his
connections but he could not enter
this place without a woman. That’s why he broughtalong with him. After
confirming its authenticity, he
returned the card to me.
“Now, can we proceed?” I inquired, glancing at the man who seemed to indicate
that we were cleared to go. As Walter and I began to move forward, the man
suddenly blocked Walter’s path.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Who are you?” he asked, suspiciously eyeing Walter.
My heart clenched with nervousness. Walter couldn’t show a card like I had
when he was not a werewolf. He simply stared back at the man, seemingly
unconcerned about his suspicion. Yet, if he were caught, he would have to
confront the entire underground scene, which was no easy feat–that was
another reason why he had broughtalong with him.
“He’s with me,” I interjected, inserting myself between them, causing the man to
step back. Walter glanced atas I pressed my back against his chest, masking
him with my scent to conceal his human presence before he could be detected.
“He still needs to show ID,” the man insisted.
My heart raced as his companions began to converge around us, their suspicion
palpable. With my heightened
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wolf hearing, I could detect the subtle movement of Walter’s hand slipping into
his jacket. I clenched my fists, realizing I needed to act quickly before it was too
late.
“He’s
slave!” I boldly declared, causing the men around us to fall instantly silent as
Walter’s eyes snapped my
towards me.
“So he’s your gigolo?” they inquired, their gaze burning into Walter’s skin. Yet he
remained silent, as I had instructed him to before we entered.
“Yes, I found him on the street to use just for tonight,” I asserted casually,
ignoring the heat in Walter’s eyes. I knew my words were nonsensical–no gigolo
would be dressed in such high–end attire and accessories. “Now, get out of my
way!” I arrogantly pushed past the man, grabbed Walter’s hand, and ascended
the stairs, successfully avoiding their suspicion while maintaining my spoiled
princess demeanor.
Once we were in the lobby, I swiftly released Walter’s hand, only to find myself
pinned against the nearby wall by him. “I’m your slave? A gigolo you picked up
off the street?” he questioned, his brows furrowed in clear offense at the
labels.
Unable to suppress a nervous smile, I replied, “It was a necessity of the
situation. Nothing personal.” I attempted to push him back, resting my hand on
his chest, but he pressed his entire b*dy against mine so gently that I found
myself frozen under his captivating gaze.
“Once spoken, it cannot be taken back,” he whispered, his lips dangerously
close to mine.
“What do you mean?” I swallowed hard, feeling my heart pound faster with our
proximity.
He bit his lower lip and murmured, “Thank you for saving me, master.”
My eyes widened and cheeks fiushed red with embarrassment. Ma… master?
Why did it sound so erotic and dirty coming from his mouth? A smirk played on
his lips as he observed my reaction, adding to my embarrassment.
Without another word, I pushed him away and walked off, refusing to look back.
“We have to go in here,” he called after me. I paused, gritting my teeth in
embarrassment, then spun around quickly heading in the opposite direction.
Soon, we stopped in front of room 101. “The person Reuben wants is inside,”
Walter said in a low tone.
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How was this possible?
Reuben
“Sorry, I am breaking my promise. I love you…”
“Willow!” I shouted her name, my eyes snapping open. The ceiling of my
bedroom cinto view, my entire b*dy was drenched in sweat. I… I heard her
words, her cries, her heartbreak, and… her goodbye.
“Reuben!” Oran’s panicked voice reachedfrom a chair next to bed on the
side where I had been lying. “You’re finally awake!”
I sat up in bed in a fiash. “Where’s Willow?” I murmured, scanning the room
frantically.
Oran’s face paled at my words, “Reuben…”
I threw off the blanket and climbed out of bed, ignoring the bandages covering
my chest. “Willow!”
“Reuben, you shouldn’t get out of bed right away!” Oran exclaimed, trying to
grab my arm, but I pushed him
away.
“Willow!” I called out, searching every corner of the bedroom while Oran trailed
behind me, attempting to stop
fi. me.
“Reuben, please, stop!” he pleaded.
“WILLOW!” I screamed at the top of my lungs, desperately when I couldn’t find
her scent anywhere.
“REUBEN!” Oran blocked my path with a shout. “WILLOW ISN’T HERE!”
“She’s not here?” My mind went blank. “Where is she?” I angrily grabbed his
collar. “Where the hell is she?!” I yelled.
A profound sadness overtook Oran’s eyes. “Willow is gone,” he whispered.
“Gone?” My heart nearly stopped beating, still grappling with the echo of her
goodbye in my mind, hoping it was
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all a terrible dream. “Where did she go?” My breath grew labored as my wolf lost
control. “WHERE THE HELL DID SHE GO, LEAVINGAGAIN?!” I roared.
Oran looked athelplessly, his face filled with sadness, guilt, and regret.
“When we arrived at the Wade Moon Pack, everything was engulfed in fiames.
We found you, other than that Alpha Benjamin was half burnt but Willow was
gone. Dark took her away with him,” he revealed.
My grip on his collar tightened in shock. “He took her? That’s impossible…” I
violently shook my head. “Willow can’t leave me. I will go and find her…” I
declared, striding past Oran.
“You can’t find her, Reuben,” Oran intervened once again.
“What the hell are you saying!” I growled, my breath heavy and furious. “I will
bring her back!” With that I stormed out of my bedroom, only to halt when Oran
spoke again. “You cannot find her because it has already been three days.“–
My entire b*dy froze in shock. Three days? Oran stepped in front ofand
continued, “It took you three days to wake up, Reuben,” his voice filled with
sadness as he looked into my anguished eyes.
I collapsed to my knees, my entire world crumbling before my eyes. My
soulmate, my Willow, had been gone for three days? While I had been sleeping?
“I love you…” Her last confession reverberated in my mind, each word piercing
my heart and bringing tears to my eyes. She had gone with Dark to save me. She
sacrificed herself for me.
She entrusted our children to me.
She savedand destroyed herself in the process…
“WILLOW!!!” I screamed with all the agony of my wolf, my heart shattering into a
million pieces.
A single tear traced down my cheek, but I felt numb. Her cries, her shattered
heart, her pain–all of it merged with mine, crushing my soul under the weight of
our shared sorrow.
“Reuben,” Oran’s hand rested on my shoulder as he knelt before me. “Stay
strong for your children, who you could lose too,” his voice was soft, filled with
concern.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMy face drained of all color, “What happened to my children?” I demanded, my
heart pounding with fear. Oran could only offer a helpless stare in response.
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tinged with panic.
“Reuben,” Bix, who was checking on them, called out.
“What’s wrong with them? Why are they sleeping at this time?” I questioned.
Bix’s eyes brimmed with sadness. “They have been in a coma for three days and
nights,” he revealed.
“What?” My mouth fell open in shock. “How is that even…”
“It appears to be the work of Dark,” Bix interrupted, his voice heavy with
concern. “Neither doctors nor my powers have any effect on the children. The
day that they briefiy woke up–it wasn’t a miracle, it was a deception. Dark has
done something to them, I suspect Mia played a part in bringing them to this
state before that bitch died in the fire at Wade Moon,” he explained, his tone
grave.
My eyes turned red in anger, “that f**ker, he not only stole my Willow but hurt
“Yes, he left nothing untouched or behind,” Oran entered the room.
I closed my eyes, clenching my fists, “Is that old wolf still alive?”
my
children.”
Oran and Bix exchanged a look, “Alpha Benjamin sustained burns to half of his
b*dy, he is being treated in the pack’s hospital,” Oran replied.
“Drag that mutt in here,” I opened my emotionless eyes. “He is the key to all of
this shit. I will make even a dead
b*dy speak.”
They nodded. I took both of my children’s little hands and k*ssed them. I
recalled Willow’s request ‘tell them mommy is gone but she loves them‘
I caressed both of their heads and promised, “Mommy will return soon to us.”
Oran and Bix stood to the side, silently watchinguntil Oran noticed,
“Reuben, what’s in your hand?”
“Yes, something is shining!” He and Bix both dashed over toas I opened my
fist to find a small packet.
“It’s two small golden pills and a note?” Bix curiously took it from my hand.
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Oran read the note, ‘The pills have to be given to the children at midnight. The
next and last dose will be sent
soon.’
Bix exclaimed, “Someone has sent the cure for the children’s coma!” Both of
their hopeful eyes focused on me.
However my eyes were stuck on the handwriting. My heart pondered in my
chest, “It was Willow,” I whispered.
Oran exclaimed, “Willow? Does that mean she obtained a cure for the twin’s
coma from Dark? Why would Dark give it to her so easily?” They both looked at
the paper that was all that remind of her promise, ‘Even if you can’t see me, I
will always be there with you.’
I tightly closed my eyes, clutching the note to my chest. Now what did she
sacrifice for our babies and me?