"I don't want to return; I want to be here. The pack people won't care if I'm in the pack or not," Seraphina muttered, her hazel eyes staring straight ahead.

'Sera, what are you thinking! You have to go back. Wake up, there's still Luna Freya and Alpha Evan!' Lysandra re-mindlinked Seraphina.

"They'll be grateful if I leave. Shut up, let me calm down here!" raged Seraphina.

Silence. Lysandra had stopped talking. She would rather appear if Sera wanted her to.

Ahead stretched a beautiful lake with greenish-colored but clear water. Around it, various kinds of wild plants grew magically. They sparkled like crystals. Only he could find this hidden place. Somehow, she even remembered taking Evander to the lake when she was 11.

The hazel eyes kept scanning the surroundings. It was still the same as the last time she had been there. Seraphina never imagined her departure with Evander back then would be a night the entire pack would never forget-the beginning of Evander's hatred for her.

Seraphina's memories drifted back several years in the silence around the lake. It all started when Seraphina was 11 years old. There was a sudden, massive attack on the Aurora Guardians pack. Many of the residents were victims, even her parents, and the previous Alpha Niamh Silverhowl-Alpha.

Since then, the entire pack has blamed Seraphina for the deaths of Alpha Niamh and her parents. Seraphina's father was a Beta in the pack Alpha Niamh led. Everyone in the pack thought they died trying to protect me from a rogue attack, but only Luna Freya had never thought of it that way.

Seraphina could have chosen to leave the pack, but she still wanted to stay. Luna Freya's support always strengthened her. This Salama, Alpha Evander's biological mother, was the one who considered her a child.

"Beta Tristan, I miss you," Seraphina murmured. "Why did you just disappear? Please come back and strengthen me." Another sob sounded as Seraphina's tears began to stream down her cheeks.

SREK

Seraphina immediately stopped her crying. She immediately turned to the bushes behind her. Spontaneously, she looked down and picked up a piece of wood lying nearby. Her heart was pounding as she slowly approached the bushes. Her mind was in turmoil. She was really scared.

"What if it's a rogue?" she murmured tongue-tied. Her hands were trembling. The image of the unfortunate night's events returned to her head.

BRUAK

"What is it?" Seraphina's body instantly froze. She heard something fall. She reflexively closed her eyes out of fear. "Is today the end of my life?"

'Fool! Open your eyes and think positively Sera! Then you'll find the answer!' Lysandra mindlinked Seraphina.

'I can't fight; come to my senses! Running is useless because we'll still die,' Seraphina retorted.

'Stop that silly death talk, Sera!

"Okay, this time, you're right," Seraphina said. She began to open her eyes. She resumed her steps and broke through the bushes in front of her, and this time, the woman was completely shocked by the figure she saw-a werewolf whose fur was a lustrous gray lay covered in blood. The werewolf instantly transformed into its human form.

The log Seraphina was holding slid out of her hand. Her fear instantly disappeared. She ran straight towards the figure. Sera didn't know what was happening with the Alpha before her, but she saw that the injuries were too severe.

Sera spontaneously cast her gaze around her, looking for something to use. The woman saw some plants that could be used to treat her. Without thinking, she immediately took some leaves according to what she needed. She didn't know the plant's name, but Sera still remembered that if her father was injured, her mother always made a concoction of the leaves to treat the wound.

After getting some leaves, Sera immediately pounded the leaves using any object. Afterward, she gently applied it to the man's wound. The sound of crying sounded heartbreaking; the man's body also writhed as if responding to the reaction of the leaves.

"Hang in there; maybe the pain will be short-lived," Sera said softly.

Sera returned her attention to the figure in front of her. It seemed like the man was not an ordinary werewolf because, judging from his body size, it was bigger than other werewolves. Sera could also feel the werewolf's aura, which was different. It looked like he was an Alpha, but she needed to know which pack he belonged to.

"It's done." Seraphina looked at the man, and he looked at her. The look in his blue eyes was soothing. Sharp, but not threatening. His dark brown hair looked messy; perhaps he had just fought with a rogue or enemy.

Now, Seraphina looked confused herself. She couldn't possibly leave the man there alone.

"Thank you," he said, sounding sincere.

"You're welcome," Sera replied. "Your wound looks bad and should be treated immediately. The potion I made probably won't be enough to heal you."

"Don't worry; I've already mind-linked Betaku. She's on her way here. I'm feeling better, too. What's your name?"

"Seraphina Blackfang."

"Very pretty," the man said with a deep gaze. "I meant your beautiful name." The man immediately corrected his words and looked stunned. Sera chuckled amusedly at the man's behavior.

The sound of someone shouting instantly broke the silence of the hidden lake. Sera and the man turn their heads together at the figure of the man who seemed to be approaching hurriedly.

"Oh my, Alpha Kael! Are you okay?"

Thank goodness, Seraphina thought. Now, she could leave the man behind. It turned out to be true if the man was Alpha.

***

"I hope you wear this dress to Alpha Evan's birthday party. I can't imagine how beautiful you'll look in this dress, darling." Luna Freya presented a white box with a red strap. However, Sera just stared at it. No, it was not that she did not like the gift, but she was very afraid that Luna would be disappointed with her and Evan's relationship.

Luna Freya already knew that the princess disliked Seraphina. She knew the rest of the pack disliked her, but not Luna Freya, who had always pinned her hopes on Sera.

"I'm sorry for the way Evan treated you. Please, don't give up on him. Especially since you will soon be paired up and leading the pack." Luna Freya smiled warmly at Sera.

Sera's eyes began to glaze over. She did not expect Luna Freya to love her so much and even consider her as her child, even though the mate she loved and was proud of considered her a killer and liked to torture her.

Sera returned Luna Freya's hug. Her body seemed tired, and she needed the embrace of someone who could strengthen her. She sobbed softly in Luna's embrace.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" The cold and flat voice made Sera and Luna Freya's embrace unravel.

Sera's heart was about to burst as she stared at Evander's scary face in the doorway.

"When did you come, and why didn't you meet me immediately? Mom would rather meet that murderous bitch than me?" Evan's voice sounded full of emphasis, and they glanced sarcastically at Sera. She made the girl instantly look down, not daring to look at the Alpha's face.

"Evan, come hug mommy first," Luna pleaded with her son.

Evander softened and walked over to his mother. Even as he began to walk, that cold, frightening stare didn't stop Sera from being scared. Evan immediately hugged Luna Freya.

Luna Freya patted the back of her grown son, who was about to celebrate his 28th birthday. After a few seconds, Luna broke the hug.

"Mom is lazy to see you because that bitch is always clinging to you," Luna Freya said, sounding soft but emphatic. It made Evan's forehead instantly crease in annoyance.

"Mom, she's my lover whom I love very much. Not the way and Elara is the future Luna Aurora Guardians Pack!" Evan looked at his mother unhappily.

Meanwhile, Sera, still between them, suddenly looked up in shock. Her eyes were red with a rush of breath. It was as if a large hammer had hit her chest. A drop of tears escaped from both eyes.

PLAK!

The slapping sound was so loud that it startled Seraphina. She suddenly felt guilty. Sera looked confused and didn't know what to do now.

"Shut your mouth, Evan! It's rude of you to talk like that in front of your own eyes!" Freya's Luna tone voice sounded stern.

"SHE'S NOT MY EYE BUT SHE'S A KILLER!" Evan shouted while turning his back on Luna Freya. A flash of anger was depicted on his face.

Evan was a strong Alpha. His enemies would never survive if he caught them. There were only two options: disfigurement or a severed head.

Seraphina was visibly shaking. Her tongue was hanging out, and her head was filled with fear. Not only that, but what was more terrifying was the pain in her chest with Evan's words.

Evan turned his body back and looked at Luna Freya. Meanwhile, Luna looked at Evan with disappointment.

"I don't want it, Mom. Please understand."

It hurt. Very painful. Seraphina covered her ears tightly. She was hoping not to hear Evan's words. However, the words were already spinning in her head. It felt like Seraphina's heart wasn't forming anymore.

Seraphina really couldn't listen anymore. She dashed out of Luna Freya's room. Her cries were loud as Evan's cruel words continued to swirl around in her head.

"I'm not a murderer!" sobbed Seraphina as she ran.

"Why did he never believe me."

"Why did he choose Elara out of all the women in the Pack."

Seraphina opened the door to her dull room roughly. She hurriedly closed the door and still had her back to him. The sound of her sobbing became louder with her panting.

"Why should I be the one stuck with this problem, Moon Goddes."

Sera forced her steps to approach her worn-out bed. She came with a large, worn-out mirror that looked yellowish. She stood there and roughly wiped away her tears. The girl stood up and looked at her completely messed up appearance.

The girl pulled her shirt up to see the state of her stomach. It was bruised and still painful. It wasn't just a wound from Evan's kick but also from Evan fucking another girl.

Seraphina sobbed again, the mate bond with Evan tormenting her deeply. Every werewolf who betrays his mate, then his mate will feel excruciating pain in his stomach, resulting in bruises.

"You're really bad, Evan. Look at this blackish bruise. I'm really tormented at the thought of you making love to another girl. If you knew, I could only endure this pain," Sera muttered in a sad tone.

'Look at all this, Lys' Sera tried to scan Lysandra.

'Please, Sera, hold on a little longer. For me and Luna's sake. Please, don't give up.'

'YOU CRAZY! You don't see me this broken right now! I'm sure you feel it, too. Don't be evasive!' Sera was getting angry. She just wanted Lysandra to comfort her, but the wolf only wanted her pain to go deeper.

"I loved him. Love her very much. He's my eye, which means he's my destiny. But that destiny is also what makes me suffer. I've even seen her making love to Elara with my own eyes. That time, she saw me too, and she grinned even more at the pain I was in!" Seraphina screeched as if pouring out her frustration, her pain and everything she was feeling right now.

BRAKK!

The walls of the room rattled as the door to Seraphina's room opened with a loud bang. The girl turned her head towards the door and immediately froze where she stood.

EVAN

His gaze was so creepy that it created a tense atmosphere. His eyes were very sharp and flashed as he looked at the girl. Sera's body trembled with fear. She did not dare to look at him directly. Sera spontaneously lowered her face.

"Look at me!" His voice sounded very intimidating.

Sera timidly raised her face, but a second later, she felt her head throbbing.

PLAAKK!

The girl wasn't just shocked; she even fell because the slap was so hard. Sera even reflexively rubbed the corner of her lips as she felt something salty slipping into the crevice of her lips. She saw the red color there, and the corner of her lip was torn.

"Alpha..." She dared to look at him again.

"IT'S NOT ENOUGH THAT YOU CAUSED MY FATHER'S DEATH! YOU MURDERER! Don't know any better! You fucking bitch! You still lick my mother and poison her mind!"

Seraphina's body seemed to tremble violently. She was really scared at that moment. She tried to hold back the tears, but her chest was getting tight, and the tears were pouring down.

The girl was even more frightened when her premonition began to sense something not good. She saw the evil grin on Evan's face. Moreover, she saw the Alpha remove the leather belt from his pants. He began to advance toward Sera. The girl shook with fear and backed away. However, she was further crushed as her back felt cold and pressed against the wall. She wanted to run, but there was no opening for her to escape.

CTARR!!!

A single lash escaped the girl's leg. The pain began to radiate throughout her body, evident from Sera's expression as she bit her lower lip. The girl covered her mouth and tried to stifle her screams. Her face turned red, and she closed her eyes tightly. It was as if she felt that night was the end of her life.

"Clever! If I hear you scream, then you'll be in pain until morning!" threatened Evan.

'Moon Goddes, please help me. I can't face Evan like this,' Sera thought to herself.

CTTAARR! CTAARR! CTTAARR!

I don't know how many lashes it was. Sera began to feel her legs bleeding. It stung. It hurt. She felt almost paralyzed. However, Evan was completely out of control and didn't want to end it.

Sera's body began to stagger. Her vision began to blur. What little consciousness Sera had left gave her the courage to say something.

"Evan...I didn't kill your father." Sera's voice was low, but she was sure the Alpha heard her clearly. She saw the man stop his whipping and stare intently at the girl.

Then, suddenly, Sera's vision darkened. Everything went black, and she didn't know what happened next.

A few moments later.

Sera, who was still lying on her worn-out bed, began to blink her eyes to adjust to the incoming light. She winced as she tried to move; her whole body felt crushed. Then she held her head, which was very heavy. The girl struggled to sit up and tried to remember what had happened to her.

"Are you awake?" Sera turned her head to see a voice coming from behind her.

"Mistress Lisa." Madame Lisa was the butler of the pack. She was a nice person, although her expression was always flat.

"Eat this, finish it!" Madame Lisa handed over a bowl of porridge.

The woman's treatment often made Seraphine feel strange. While everyone hated her and treated her like crap, Madame Lisa was always fair to me.

"Thank you, Lady Lisa. But how did you know about my situation?" Sera asked curiously.

"I accidentally saw you last night. That's it, don't ask any more questions. Get some rest because tonight is the birthday party and coronation of Alpha Evander.

Seraphina's head instantly throbbed. She still couldn't forget what happened last night. However, she still had to go to the party as Luna Freya had requested.

"Mistress Lisa, why are you being nice to me?" Sera asked bravely.

"Because you are the real Luna," was the short answer. After saying that, Lisa left Seraphina.

***

Seraphina walked into the party held in the garden of the pack mansion. The garden was so beautiful with its contrasting arrangement.

As the woman walked in wearing Luna Freya's beautiful gift dress topped with Swarovski crystals, it was as if her body shone as the moonlight illuminated the crystals. Everyone immediately stared at her. Her insecurities instantly made her nervous.

"You're really beautiful, Sera." Luna Freya's voice greeted the girl and immediately hugged her.

"Your gift dress is really beautiful," Sera praised. "I really like it.

Sera's hazel eyes swept her surroundings. She caught sight of Evan chatting happily with Elara. When Evan and Sera's gazes met, the man smiled sarcastically and turned his face away.

Sera squeezed a small wooden box with a light symbol carved in the center. It was a gift for Evan, containing an amber stone given to her by her late parents that she had designed into a beautiful pendant. However, she decided against it. The atmosphere didn't allow it.

Someone's voice broke Seraphina's reverie. She saw a pack elder begin to ascend the stage. Followed by Evan. Meanwhile, in the center of the stage, there was already a large silver cup and a dagger. Everyone was focused on Evan's coronation as an Alpha Aurora Guardians Pack.

"Do you, Evander Silverhowl, want to become the Alpha of the Aurora Guardians Pack and swear to be a wise leader for his people? Take on all the responsibilities of an Alpha and protect your pack and people with your own life?" The elder's voice rang out loudly.

"I, Evander Silverhowl, am willing to become the Alpha of the Aurora Guardians Pack and promise to be a wise leader. I swear to protect the pack with my own life."

Evander said the oath in his Alpha tone. Evander took the dagger next to the chalice and scratched his hand until blood flowed profusely, which immediately fell into the silver chalice.

The moonlight shone on the cup and made it sparkle as if the moon wanted to say, 'He is the True Alpha.' This meant that the Moon Goddes approved of Evan.

After the coronation was over, Evander quickly walked up to the microphone.

"Thank you all for making time for the mini mala. I, Alpha Evan, would like to introduce the future Luna Aurora Guardians to you all." Evan's deep voice was heard throughout the party.

Seraphina looked nervous. Her heart was beating fast. Despite all the torture she had received, she still hoped Evan would consider her Luna's candidate.

"Elara Howlrunner"

Seraphina saw the figure of Elara coming up to the stage to Evander. Seraphina's body instantly froze. Her chest throbbed painfully with a feeling of utter devastation. Not only was she disappointed, but her body felt sluggish, and her knees felt boneless. The wooden box she was holding fell over.

"And to you, Seraphina. I cannot be your Mate."

Seraphina's tears escaped her. She hoped Evan wouldn't continue his sentence, but it wasn't what she expected.

"I'm Evander Silverhowl Alpha from Aurora Guardian..."

"No!" Seraphina shook her head strongly. Her tears were already flowing unstoppably.

"Reject you as a Mate."

"Stop it, Evan! Enough!" Seraphina shouted and covered her ears tightly. Everyone looked at her sarcastically.

'Get me out of here, Sera' lysandra scanned Sera.

Seraphina ran away from the party. She kept running until she entered the forest. She no longer felt the sting of Evan's lashes on her legs. Evan's words of accusation and humiliation continued to play in her head.

'Don't ever dream of being a Luna in this pack because it's not going to happen' was one of the sentences that actually came true.

Seraphina held her head tightly as she continued to run, "Aaakkh!" Seraphina screamed to reduce the pain.

The mate must not be separated. If her mate ejects her, the wolf inside her body will also die slowly, and so will Seraphina. The girl did not know where her feet would take her, but it was clear that Sera would not return. The lower part of her dress looked like it had many rips due to twig scratches.

Those two long legs ran all the way to the border of the pack. She had no idea where she was now. Her gaze was only focused on the gorge in front of her. The sound of the rushing waterfall seemed to deafen her ears.

The hazel eyes looked down; the rushing current was enough to send Seraphina straight to the afterlife.

'Sera, do it now!' Lysandra had given up as well. She even interlinked Seraphina.

'Are you sure?' Sera asked.

'There's no reason to stay, Sera. Evan has already rejected us. I can disappear without a mate. It's better now; I don't want to feel any more pain; I've been holding out, but I can't. I give up; Sera' Lysandra's voice sounded so heartbreaking.

Seraphina was completely broken, and there was no reason for her to stay. She lifted her face and looked up to see the moon shining very beautifully.

"Moon Goddes, is this the end of my life? I beg you, if I were to be reborn, I want to be born as a normal human," she said sadly.

Seraphina closed her eyes. She prepared to dive down, but the noises caught by her ears made Seraphina open her eyes again and undo her intention.

"Who?" she muttered in a low voice.

However, the noises were increasingly deafening her ears. The girl twisted her body and tried to figure out who was there, but she saw no one.

"No! They can't attack the pack again!" she screamed.

Seraphina hesitated again. She wanted to run back to the pack, but shame overcame her. She had been rejected. She had been discarded by her own mate. But her affection for Luna Freya was so great.

Seraphina took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She closed her eyes once more, trying to sense the presence of anyone who might be around her.

The noise was now becoming clearer, sounding like quick steps and familiar voices to her ears.

"I have to go back. I have to protect them," she whispered to herself, trying to be strong. She knew that Luna and the rest of the pack needed her help.

Seraphina stepped forward, but doubt still haunted her heart. What if they didn't accept her back? What if she would only bring more trouble? She had already been rejected by her own mate, the one who should always be by her side.

Not only that, she realized she didn't have any powers or abilities. She was even considered trash by her own pack.

However, the image of Luna Freya and the entire pack being attacked made her unable to stay silent. She decided to put her own feelings aside.

"Wait, Sera! You can't go back to the pack. You're forgetting that they dumped you! Even our mates don't want us anymore." Lysandra, the wolf in her, scanned Seraphina in a firm and urgent tone.

Seraphina sighed, trying to calm her frantic mind. "But, they need me, they need this information before it's too late," Seraphina said in a voice full of conviction. She knew that the information she was carrying was vital to the pack's safety.

Lysandra sighed in frustration. "They're mean to you! Just let the pack be destroyed," Lysandra insisted.

The anger and pain Lysandra felt was evident in her words. She still bore the scars of betrayal from the pack and their mate.

"No, Lysa, I must go back and warn them all," Seraphina said in a soft but firm tone. "This pain must not prevent us from doing what is right."

There was a moment of silence between them, as if Lysandra was considering Seraphina's words. Finally, with a calmer voice, Lysandra spoke again.

"Very well, Sera. If that's what you want. But we must be careful. Don't let them hurt us again."

With heavy steps, Seraphina ran towards the pack. Her running speed was fueled by worry and a deep love for her family.

***

Aurora Guardian Pack.

Evander Silverhowl was seen helping Elara gently enter the luxurious black car that had stopped in the front yard of the pack mansion.

The couple who had just legalized their relationship as Alpha and Luna seemed to be smiling happily, as if they had forgotten Seraphina's existence.

Luna Freya looked at them with dislike, she even cried remembering Seraphina's departure that left no trace. Alpha Evander, who still respected Luna Freya as his mother, approached the woman.

"Mom, Elara and I will be attending the Alpha gathering until tomorrow. Please, bless our relationship," Evander said in a pleading tone.

Luna Freya did not answer, she just looked at her son with reddened eyes, then the middle-aged woman left Alpha Evan.

Evander let out a long sigh, feeling heavy with his mother's reaction. He knew how much Luna Freya loved Seraphina, but the decision had been made, and he had to fulfill his responsibilities as Alpha.

After watching his mother leave, Evander returned to the car and looked at Elara waiting for him inside.

"We should get going," he said with a forced smile.

Elara nodded, understanding the burden her partner was feeling. "I know this is hard for you, Evan. But we have to be strong and united. We're doing this for the good of the pack," she said gently, trying to provide support.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the mansion grounds, Seraphina emerged from the shadows of a large tree. Tears streamed down her face as she took in the scene. Her heart broke seeing Evander who now belonged to Elara.

Seraphina gathered her courage and stepped closer to the mansion. She knew that her presence might not be wanted, but she had to meet with Luna Freya and explain everything. She also brought important information about the impending threat to their pack.

Seraphina started walking towards the mansion. The pack members still gathered in the courtyard stared at her sarcastically, as if mocking the arrival of the supposedly weak woman.

However, Seraphina was unfazed. She just wanted to say that the pack was about to get attacked.

"Move aside, Seraphina," one of the pack members whispered sharply as she passed him. "You're no longer wanted here. You've become a rogue. Aren't you ashamed of being banished by Alpha Evander?"

Seraphina continued forward, though her heart ached at the words. She knew that the time was pressing.

"I need to see Luna Freya," she said in a loud voice, trying to show her assertiveness.

Everyone laughed at her. "Oh, look, who's back! The useless one who left her pack in shame!" taunted one of the members with mocking laughter.

The mansion guards immediately confronted him. "You're not allowed to enter, Seraphina," said one of the guards in a cold tone. He gave Seraphina a scornful look, before pushing her backwards.

Seraphina staggered, but she didn't fall. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

"Please, this is important. I'm carrying information about an impending attack. You are all in danger!" she shouted, hoping that someone would listen to her.

Their laughter grew louder, and some of them even started hurling abuse.

"An attack? Are you kidding me? We're already safe here. You're just trying to get attention."

Seraphina felt tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, but she would not give up. "I'm not joking! You have to listen to me!"

The mansion guard pushed her again, harder this time. "Go away, Seraphina. You're not wanted here."

Just as Seraphina was about to fall, a loud voice stopped everything. "Stop!"

Luna Freya appeared at the door of the mansion, her face showing a rarely seen anger. "What are you guys doing? Let her in!"

The pack members and mansion guards fell silent for a moment, surprised by Luna Freya's appearance. "But, Luna Freya, she-" one of the guards tried to defend himself.

"I said, let her in!" insisted Luna Freya, leaving no room for debate. She walked quickly over to Seraphina, then looked at her with eyes full of mixed emotions.

"Seraphina, what happened? What do you know?" asked Luna Freya in a softer yet concerned voice.

Seraphina breathed a sigh of relief. "Luna Freya, I found information that there is a major attack planned against our pack. We must prepare immediately."

Luna Freya nodded, then looked at the pack members who were still silent. "All of you, prepare yourselves. We must prepare for the worst. Seraphina, come with me inside. We need to talk further."

Seraphina followed Luna Freya into the mansion. Despite the many cynical and distrustful stares still directed at her, she felt a little stronger with Luna Freya's support. Inside the mansion, they sat in the large and grand living room.

"Luna Freya, I'm sorry if I was in a hurry to leave the pack. But I came back because I care about this pack. I heard about the attack plan from a reliable source," Seraphina explained in a solemn voice.

Luna Freya looked at her deeply, then nodded. "I trust you, Seraphina. We will take immediate action. Thank you for coming back and warning us."

Just as Luna Freya was about to order all pack members to prepare, the pack was met with a sudden attack from the rogues. Roars and shouts filled the air, and the battle between the werewolves was inevitable.

"Attack! All hands on deck!" shouted Luna Freya in a loud voice, trying to coordinate the pack members who immediately ran to their respective positions.

Seraphina felt her heart racing, but she didn't want to flinch. Despite never having been taught to train to be strong, she was still eager to fight for her pack.

Seraphina used her ingenuity to deal with the enemy. She watched the rogues' movements, looking for openings and opportunities.

Within moments, she managed to defeat several enemies with her clever strategy. However, the number of attacking rogues was overwhelming and they were getting closer to the mansion.

Amidst the chaos, Seraphina saw Luna Freya being attacked by three rogues at once. Without hesitation, she ran towards Luna Freya to protect her.

"Luna Freya, be careful!" she shouted as she punched one of the rogues who almost clawed Luna Freya.

The fight was fierce. Seraphina tried her best to protect Luna Freya, attacking the rogues with everything she had.

However, as she was trying to protect Luna Freya, an arrow shot from a distance and pierced her heart. Seraphina staggered for a moment, excruciating pain radiating from her chest.

"Seraphina!" cried Luna Freya, her eyes wide with horror at the sight of the arrow.

Seraphina fell to her knees, blood pouring from her wound. "I...just wanted to protect the pack," she said in a weak voice, tears streaming down her cheeks. She fell to the ground, her body growing weaker and her breathing ragged.

Luna Freya knelt beside her, holding Seraphina's hand tightly. "Thank you, Seraphina. You have shown great courage," she said in a trembling voice. Tears streamed down her face.

With her last effort, Seraphina smiled. "Luna, did I do my best," she whispered before finally exhaling her last breath. Her eyes slowly closed and her body became still.

Luna Freya looked down, crying beside Seraphina's lifeless body. "We will never forget your sacrifice, Seraphina. You will always be a hero to us," she said in a voice full of sadness and respect.

The pack members who witnessed the incident felt deep sorrow, regret, and guilt.

Not only that, a burning anger began to form in all pack members. They fought harder, driven by Seraphina's sacrifice. Luna Freya got up, wiped away her tears, and led the counterattack with renewed vigor.

With cooperation and strong spirit, the pack managed to repel the rogues. Although they managed to defend their territory, the loss of Seraphina left a deep wound in the hearts of every pack member.

**

In a moving car, Alpha Evander suddenly felt pain in the left side of his chest. He whimpered while clutching his chest, right at the heart.

"Argh...!" Evander whimpered, his face grimacing with pain.

"Evander, what's wrong?" asked Elara with her eyebrows knitted together, her voice full of worry.

"I feel something's not right... like something's wrong in the pack," Evander replied in a broken voice, his eyes looking anxiously at Elara. "We need to get back to the pack, right now."

Elara nodded quickly, understanding the severity of the situation without the need for further explanation. "Fine, we'll be right back," she said firmly.

Elara spoke to the driver, "Turn around right now! We need to get back to the pack as soon as possible!"

The driver nodded and immediately turned the car around, accelerating the vehicle back towards the pack mansion. Anxiety engulfed them both as they raced against time.

On the way, Evander tried to control the pain in his chest. "I feel like something really bad happened. Elara, we have to be ready for anything," he said in a determined voice though it still sounded weak.

Elara grasped Evander's hand tightly, trying to provide support. "I'm here with you, Evan. Whatever happens, we'll face it together."

The journey seemed so long, even though the driver was going as fast as he could. Evander's heart was pounding, not only because of the physical pain he was feeling, but also because of the bad feeling that was growing stronger.

Upon arriving at the pack mansion, they were greeted by a horrifying sight. The battlefield was still in disarray, with wounded pack members and several dead. Evander and Elara quickly got out of the car, running towards the center of the chaos.

"Luna Freya! What's going on here?" shouted Evander, his eyes searching for his mother.

Luna Freya, who was still standing by Seraphina's lifeless body, turned around with tears on her face.

"Rogue attacked suddenly. We managed to repel them, but we lost Seraphina," she replied hoarsely.

Evander felt a deeper pain in his chest at the sight of Seraphina's motionless body.

"Seraphina..." he whispered, his eyes filled with sadness and regret.

Elara, who was standing next to Evander, held his hand tighter, trying to give him strength in the midst of this sorrowful situation.

"We must honor her sacrifice," Luna Freya said in a firm voice despite her tears. "Seraphina protected us with her life. We will not let her sacrifice be in vain."