Chapter 124

Chloe

The midnight sky took on a crimson hue as hostile forces closed in on me. Their expressions bore a

malevolent laughter, and their eyes were filled with mockery. Their bodies emitted an eerie glow,

exuding a sense of coldness and bloodlust. I tightly clenched my fists, bracing myself.

"Hey, what's a girl doing here?" one of them inquired, his eyes betraying his cruel nature.

"Hah? I thought he was just joking. So, there really is a girl... and an attractive one at that?" Another

chuckled. "Could it be that she escaped?” he mused, approaching me. "Wait a second... I think I

recognize her."

An icy shiver ran down my spine as a realization struck me. "I attended the funeral of the deceased

alpha of the Red Moon Pack and saw this face before..."

"—Hey. Aren't you the other daughter of that alpha? The sister of the current alpha, Vanessa?" he

added, causing my heart to leap into my throat. I couldn't believe it. I hadn't done anything yet...

and I was already caught.

"What? You're saying she's the current alphas sister?" the first man asked, his eyes growing even

more malicious. "But why is she so weak? The aura surrounding her... doesn't it seem like that of an

ordinary person?" He frowned.

"Haven't you heard? The first daughter is an anomaly. She can't even shift. They ended up casting

her out.”

"That explains it. But why is she here now, appearing as if she's about to save them?"

Suddenly, the atmosphere grew colder as the bloodlust intensified. Five pairs of sinister eyes

scrutinized my every move, observing me closely. Slowly, I reached into my small bag and retrieved

the dagger Caleb had given me. Instantly, everyone burst into laughter.

"Hah?! This girl... you plan on fighting us with that dagger?" they mocked.

"Be careful. That dagger might be poisoned. You know how those Red Moon Pack bastards are,"

another jeered. Despite his words, his eyes were filled with derision as he looked at me.

"You're right. Maybe it's better to just kill her instead of capturing her.”

With that, they launched an attack, their claws aimed at my vital points.

Time seemed to stand still. I gazed at the enemies who were about to end my life. Like anyone

facing death, it felt as if my entire life flashed before my eyes. Memories of my childhood, my

father's face, my adulthood, Carrie and Arthur's faces, Teacher Astor... and then Blake's face and the

child I had seen in my dream...

My unborn child...

Suddenly, an indescribable pain filled my heart. "Blake... If I die now... do you think I'll be able to

meet our child?" I pondered, my heart breaking, tears welling up in my eyes.

"You've seen everyone important to you, but it seems you've forgotten about me," a ethereal voice

suddenly echoed in my mind, causing my thoughts to explode.

"Ah..." I whispered softly. That's right... my dear wolf...

It had been a long time since I heard Aurora's voice. Hearing her voice as I teetered on the brink of

death made me feel slightly less alone.

"What do you mean? Why are you saying you'll lose your life?" Aurora interjected, interrupting my

thoughts. Then, without warning, a comforting warmth enveloped my entire body, and a soft white

light surrounded me. In an instant, a blinding flash of light engulfed my vision.

When my sight gradually returned, everything fell silent. I gasped for breath, struggling to compose

myself. Slowly, I surveyed my surroundings. As I looked around, I realized that the five enemies who

had surrounded me had vanished without a trace.

"What...?" I scanned the area, stunned. There was no sign of them.

"W-what happened?” My body began to tremble.

"A-Aurora?” I called out to my wolf. Yet, she remained silent. Despite her silence, though weak, I

could still sense her presence within me. Deep within, my heart pounded fiercely in my chest.

"What was that light?" I heard someone shouting in the distance, causing me to freeze momentarily.

Without a second thought, I hastily ran toward the concealed entrance of the pack.

XXX

Everything was in a state of utter chaos. As I surveyed my surroundings, a chilling sensation crept

down my spine. The houses lay in ruins, shattered and broken. The usual presence of the members

of the Red Moon Pack, who roamed this area, was conspicuously absent. Traces of violence and

bloodstains marked the ground, leaving behind an eerie silence that hung in the air.

A pang of pain struck my heart. My experiences with the Red Moon Pack were far from pleasant;

most of my memories here were filled with agony and suffering. I had never truly considered this

place my home. However, witnessing its current state of devastation, it felt as though a part of my

life had been shattered. Furthermore, a nagging feeling emerged within me, as if my soul was

reminding me of my responsibility to protect and lead the pack—a responsibility I believed I had

failed.

I tightened my grip on my hands and shook my head, attempting to clear my thoughts. I had come

here with a purpose—to rescue Vanessa and the remaining survivors of the pack. But how could I

find them? Did anyone manage to survive? A coldness washed over me, and I began to tread

cautiously through the pack’s territory, concealing myself from the enemy patrols. Several close calls

nearly exposed me, but I ultimately evaded detection. Nevertheless, my search yielded no results;

not a single member of the pack could be seen, not even a faint shadow.

After an hour of fruitless searching, I found myself in a hidden corner, panting and feeling

frustrated. "At this rate, they will discover me before I can locate the survivors, and I will be killed," I

muttered in frustration. Desperation led my mind to entertain a ridiculous idea. "An Alpha can

locate their pack members through their connections. I too possess the bloodline of an alpha. I

wonder... can I find them using this method? Or at least establish a connection with Vanessa?"

Without further hesitation, I closed my eyes and attempted to establish a connection with the pack.

Initially, I felt foolish since I couldn't tap into the power of my wolf. Despite being born here and

living as the alpha's daughter, I had never experienced a true connection with the Red Moon Pack.

Uncertainty filled my heart as I closed my eyes, but within a moment, I sensed several strands of

connection forming within my soul.

Startled, I opened my eyes in astonishment. My heart pounded fiercely. "Are these... my connections

to every surviving member of the Red Moon Pack?" Trembling, I struggled to comprehend the

situation. Time was of the essence, so I closed my eyes again, reestablishing the connection. Almost

instantly, I could once more sense the thread-like connections to the pack members.

"It seems there are several survivors..." I bit my lower lip forcefully. "A large group is hiding in the

concealed basement. I must reach them.” But first, my gaze fell upon the brightest thread within my

connection. "I must save Vanessa first," I whispered softly, before my feet propelled me towards the

direction of the underground prison.