their fierce demeanor and trembled in fear, taking steps behind him. If it weren't for the pain from my wounds, I might have c

ies prevented me from resisting. I could only rest my chin on his shoulder, avoiding his gaze to hide m

im but wasn't sure if my faint vo

his head and let out a wolf howl towards Phillips, who was approaching from behind. It was my first time hearing the cry of a Lycan, and its intimidating s

e blood from my lips with his fingers. His gaze lingered on my face, making it easy to mistak

s, then glanced toward the entrance of the execution grounds where a

ed and prepared to rush

you curious about what Carlee d

her youth playing and laughing with her pack members and appearing innocent and harmless. I didn't even t

eady had me in one arm and gripped her neck with the other, lifting her. "Alpha

sperately reaching out to Phillips, begging, "Ph

. Carlee even pleaded with me, "Ophelia! Devil Lycan treats you so differe

ntained face now unkempt failed to stir any emotional response within me for

n hear the sound of her bones being squeezed. His golden eyes stared at her, coldl

izing pain, Carlee reluctantly

the crowd like a bom

s happ

his chains, then we've wrongl

didn't bring me joy. I found these apat

on, blood dripping from my fingers onto the ground, heavy silver iron chains weighing me down, and a fresh knif

ee today?" Ryan co

d. "But you promised to help me become Luna. That'

question. She'd rather be sad and hurt than

h hollow eyes, then glanced at Carlee. Regret and pain were etched on his face, satisfying me. He

rted to panic, explaining, "It's just because I lov

He staggered from the sudden turn o

didn't stop him. He watched co

aid, his eyes still the blue color

the stands spoke gently. Suddenly, it felt like everyo

atter how much I explained. They thought I was the Devil Wolf from hell. They interro

dy shook uncontrollably. I closed my eyes tightly and clenched my f

k my head. One month of imprisonment and punishment and

ome a Devil Wolf," I said while looking at Phillips. Flames appea

I felt a strange and powerf

ast, and the bloodstains on my chest and legs disappeared into my skin. I felt the power sliding down my spine,

ize the Devil Scent, but now I could clearly distinguish it. It was the smell of the forest, mountains, and a hint of burning flames. The wind

the painful and hollow feeling of rejection. I remembered every moment I spent with Phillips, how I followed him running in the forest, and how he tr

f Is Guilty" theory pounced on me, wanting to kill me for the sake of the people. I shook off Ryan, who was behind me, and

ldly, checking if any more wer

shouldn't have doubted y

e always beli

.

me in every word. But these words left me at a loss. I must admit that I still held resentment and bitterness toward them deep down. And I

Ryan looked up and smiled, "Hahaha..." His laughter was wild and unrestrained, and my blo

r you, Rya

on my powers and returned some of m

to, the first Devil Wolf I had known besides myself. He was always cold, and his body temperature was always icy. Still, he brought me back home, cared fo

en the Moon Goddess sealed my De

ia." He smiled. "I've been wa

, calling out my name and reaching out his hand. Ryan's hand reached from behind me and w

r, I'll cut off your hand," Ryan

olf. He took a hesitant step towards me as if he was reluctant to let me go.

ld have broken my heart. But now, not only had I severed our mate bond, bu

tly picked up the silver knife that had pierced my body moments ago. With a fierce throw, he seve

the platform where Alpha Phillips had been seated. "From this day fo