He winces in pain when the King’s claws hit his skin. A scratch and stain of blood became visible.
A smirk came upon the demon wolf’s King face.
“Die!” another blow came from his paws but Marco managed to see it and hold his legs and throw him outside the inn.
The tavern that was made of blocks was torn apart and burst into pieces.
Marco saw a group of armies with a man wearing a crown on his head from afar marching towards them. A group of werewolves was also with them running with packs until he saw one of them and it was his beta, Rahal.
He howls to calls them and they did a howling sound as answers to their Alpha. Marco was glad that they’re safe and alive.
While he was busy fighting with Darius, August, and his armies continue shooting an arrow and decided to find Karl and Anika.
“You can’t get away from us!” August shouted and to his surprise, Karl appeared with courage on his face.
“He’s not your King. See, he’s a demon. Get a grip August! He’s only using you to protect him and kill you after he killed us!” Karl tried to change his mind and his friends but they won’t listen to him.
“Get lost you fool! You’re a disgrace to us!” August replied and about to shoot his arrow at Karl when a white wolf came and seized the arrow back at him.
The arrow hit August’s heart and he died instantly.
“Anika, why?” Karl mumbled but stay still when he saw her eyes glows in a red shade.
She ran and attacks all of Darius’ armies. Arem who got shot on his leg waited inside the safe room and prays that the battle will ends.
Anika shoved and bit them with her sharp canine. She’s out of control and almost killed all of them. Blood pooled the ground and Darius saw it.
Now it’s time for Marco to land his final attack on the demon wolf.
He’s now weak and in pain because of his deep wounds in his belly. His color grey fur turned to purple as the blood-stained it.
“I’m sorry but we have to do this!” Marco said and poke Darius’ neck with his sharp claws.
He cries in agony. His body slowly turned into a human. The King lost and they won the war.
Anika rejoices that their plan succeeded. She saw the other King inside the area and he looks familiar.
“King Theus?” She whispered when she saw him. She saw him on one of her history subjects about the Werewolf Dynasty. He’s the father of Ariana Ferrer, the King of Reggedon Packs.
“Wait, fuck. I found Ariana’s real father! Yes!” She keeps cheering and jumping in joy.
Arem came out and heard it.
“What do you mean my wife’s real father?” He asked her while holding his wounds on his arms and legs.
Anika came closer and nod her head. The King is now coming towards them.
She forgot that she’s still in her wolf form. She thought Ariana only transformed under the full moon at midnight but why she shifted abruptly?
Arem looks confused. All he wanted is to see his wife and take her home to his homeland.
King Theus quickly ran and wrapped his arms at Anika. Her wolf smelled and sniffs him. Yeah, she could see the same scent as Ariana.
“My daughter I know it’s you!” He said and leaned on her shoulders.
Anika was surprised and feel glad. She caresses the King’s back. It’s her first time to feel secure and loved.
“Yes, it’s me but sir, I’m not your real daughter!” Anika confessed.
The King pushed her and stares at her. He looks shocked and confused.
“What do you mean by that? I look for you for many years and now that I have found you, please don’t leave me again, my daughter!” He said and hugs her again.
Anika didn’t notice the tears started to stream down on her cheeks. She cried for the first time. She wanted to tell him how much she misses her parents but even she had no idea where are they and why they abandoned her in an orphanage. Ariana must be lucky to have a father like King Theus.
“My Lord, it’s a long story. I am Anika Perez of the new era and your daughter Ariana lives in my work now. We switch places by a liquid spell!” I told him everything and he can’t believe what’s happening.
Arem went closer and introduced himself to his wife’s father by blood. He can’t believe that his wife is a werewolf princess with an Alpha King as her father.
“My Lord, let me introduce you myself. I am Arem, a hunter and came from the Rakul tribe. I am your daughter’s husband. Yes, what she said was true. Ariana is in the other world!” Amer said and the King almost fell on his knees.
He cupped his face and took a deep breath. His mind was mess up. He doesn’t know what to believe.
On the other hand, Anika felt relieved that she succeeded in her second mission. She’s wondering how Ariana handles her mission into her world.
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Ariana POV as Anika
“Argus? Let me go! Why you’re doing this!” I tried to loosen the tight rope on my hands and feet but it’s no use.
He looks calm and handsome as always.
” I won’t hurt you. I just want to know how you have Anika’s face! Tell me what happened to the real Anika? I can help you!” Argus wanted me to trust him but not anymore.
I thought he’s my night and shining armor but he lied to me. I spit saliva on his face. I cursed him.
“How can I trust you? I’m not going to tell you even you kill me tonight!” I shouted at him in dismay.
He glared at me. His eyes slowly change into his wolf’s color.
“Really? You know that your people are now outside my house and want to kill you? Now tell me, will you still trust me?” He asked me again.
He’s right. I heard them screaming my name. Maybe I’m a failure. I am losing hope and I felt guilty for what I’ve done. My greed for attention and power made my downfall. I took a deep breath.
“Okay, where should I start?” I asked him but he told me to keep quiet.
“I’ll let them go first and we will talk later!” He said and leave me again.
“Wait, don’t leave me here! I’m scared” I said and made a soft sob.
The year 2021
Argus went near the window to check who was screaming outside his mansion. He peeps through his window and his eyes widened when he found who was looking for Ariana. Why were his cousin Railey and his friend Jerick are with Anika’s people who want Ariana to die?
“Argus, if you’re hiding the traitor inside, please show her to us!” He heard his cousin Railey shouting at him.
He quickly went back to Ariana and told her to wait for him.
“Just keep quiet or else you’ll die!” He said to Ariana.
Argus made his way upstairs to tell them that he didn’t know where Ariana is. He must save her because it’s the only way so that he can save Anika too.
He slowly opens the main door and all of them rush towards him. He stood there and waited for them like he knows nothing.
“What’s going on? Who are you looking for!” he said Railey in his soft voice.
John who was Anika’s best friend came forward while looking furiously at him.
” Hey, Mr. Mateo, I know you’re keeping her here! Show her, the fake Anika! ” he shouted at him.
Argus took a deep breath and crossed his arms in front of his chest. He crossed his eyebrows towards him.
” Why I will keep her? Is she my wife or something?” He told him.
“Cousin Railey, what brings you here?” I tried to calm my wolf because I can smell the greed inside their blood especially of him.
Railey sneered and pushed me outside and walked inside without my permission.
“Don’t be rude Argus! How can an award Alpha lied to us that his body is not the true Luna of the Red Blood Packs!” He said and Argus lost his control.
His jaws tightened and his wolf was eager to come out because of anger and humiliation.
He quickly ran to trap his cousin inside his territory.
“How dare you trespass here? Wait, why are you involved with them and you Jerick, what the hell is going on?” He asked them and all the employees of Perez Hotel and Resort.
Jerick went inside too and hold his shoulders. He pressed it.
“Relax bro. I just want to save my ex-lover from danger. We don’t know what she did to Anika. So, please we need her. Give her to us!” Jerick said while being cool.