Chapter 103
Chapter 103
APOLLO~
The haunting howls of wolves echo through the forest, each cry a familiar call that sends a shiver of anticipation and dread coursing through my veins. I can easily recognize the voices of my fellow pack, a powerful mix of strength and urgency as they race toward me, compelled by the primal instinct to heed my command, regardless of how strange or challenging it may seem to them.
They had made their decision.
Good. They’d made the right one.
I wanted this. The desire to inflict pain is an important form of atop for the darkness that has clouded my heart after the horrific choice to cause
emotional pain to my mate.
I navigate through the thick, shadowy woods, the cool night air rushing past my fur and filling my lungs with the rich scent of damp leaves and moss. I could sense the others were eager to catch up, but as long as I maintained this swiftness, they’d never be able to reach me.
I momentarily ease my pace, allowing my pack to close the distance between us.
Within moments, I find myself encircled by them, their powerful forms moving gracefully around me in a hesitant formation. Their eyes, bright and expressive in the dim light, reveal concern, uncertainty, and a deep bond of loyalty. I can sense their reluctance, as they are torn between their instinct to follow their alpha and the fear of harming me.
In their gaze, I can see the unvoiced question: Should we really follow our Alpha’s command to harm him?
I unleash a deep, sonorous growl that reverberates through the air, an unmistakable command urging my pack to initiate the battle I yearn for with every fiber of my being. The sound is fierce and primal, like thunder rolling across a stormy sky.
Jake’s red wolf, powerful and majestic, strides forward with confidence, the muscles rippling beneath its thick fur. Its golden eyes gleam with uncertainty, reflecting the intensity of my decision to follow through with my command.
The atmosphere crackles with anticipation, and I can feel the energy of my pack members surging around me, ready to follow my lead, but still hesitant to follow my command.
Jake stands at the forefront, the weight of my request heavy on his shoulders.
He no doubt grapples with a storm of conflicting emotions, his brow furrowed in concentration. I can sense his frustration, knowing he never wanted to be thrust into such a difficult position.
I never thought the day would come where I would request something like this from my fellow wolves.
Yet, I hold no grudges against any of them; after all, I was the one who provoked this fight, fully aware of the implications it would bring.
I can see the instant Jake resolves to act, his wolf springing into motion with a powerful leap that sends it crashing down onto me.
The air is thick with suspense as our wolves collide on the ground, a whirlwind of fur and primal energy.
Our powerful growls echo in the forest, reverberating through the trees, while razor–sharp claws dig into flesh and fangs graze against skin, leaving angry red lines everywhere..
Our battle is both a dance of dominance and a test of strength. I knew how strong Jake was but I also knew that he was no match for me. After all, I held the title of Alpha for a reason.
My wolf lunges forward, sinking his sharp teeth into my beta’s neck and forcefully throwing him against the ragged bark of a nearby tree.
I lift my head to the sky, releasing a ferocious howl that echoes through the still forest, calling out to the others. I didn’t want just a fight against my Beta I craved a true test of strength, I wanted to bleed, to drop to the ground with barely any breaths left within me.
I growl once more, ordering them, commanding them to step forward and stop being cowards.
One by one, the pack members respond, their own howls rising in unison, as they surge towards me, ready to engage from every angle.
Amidst the chaos, I feel the sharp bite of Adrian’s teeth sinking into the sensitive flesh of my neck, while another wolf claws at my back, the pain lenting my willpower.
I refuse to yield; every muscle in my body strains as I violently shake off my fellow wolves, sending a few sprawling away from me.
Time becomes a blur as the ferocity of the fight escalates. Despite my strength, eventually, fatigue begins to set in, weighing down my powerful form. Every breath I draw is labored and ragged as I grow weary from the onslaught.
Soon, I find myself bruised and bloodied, my once–majestic coat matted with the evidence of the battle. As my packmates realize the toll the fight has taken on me, the energy of their attacks dissipates. They gradually pull back, concern etched on their faces, their expressions filled with respect and fear
As I feel my wolf recede, I shift back into my human form, collapsing onto the forest floor, surrounded by a chilling pool of my own blood. The physical pain is overwhelming, yet it pales in comparison to the relentless ache deep within my heart.
I was sure that this fierce confrontation would somehow mend my shattered heart, but instead, it only deepened the emptiness inside of me.
I felt my beta’s strong arms wrap around me, effortlessly lifting me onto his shoulders as he prepared to carry me home. The world around me blurred, and as exhaustion pulled at my eyelids, a wave of pain coursed through my body.
I knew that I would heal before the engagement ceremony tomorrow night, but I would no doubt need the remaining hours of the night to recuperate
fully.
“What’s going on with you?” Jake’s voice rumbles in a low growl, laced with deep concern. I could feel his anxiety radiating as he tried to uncover the reason behind my unstable behavior, searching for the right explanation.
“I can’t believe you actually let us do this to you,” he continues, and I sense the heaviness in his tone, a reflection of my current state.
I couldn’t focus on him; a haunting memory seized my thoughts, pulling me further from the present.
Lana’s anguished cries pierced through my gaze, I felt like I could still see her in front of me. Her desperate screams echoing in my ears as relived the moment I had hurt her.
“Lana.” I groan, her name slipping from my lips like a whispered plea.
The emotional weight of the pain I put my mate through was too much to bear, and as I uttered her name once more, everything around me faded into
darkness.
