[-In the royal hospital-]

On the arrival of the Alpha King, everyone gave way for him.

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But there was an evident tension between the rogue brothers and their Alpha King.

"Finally, glad you came. Since you claimed for the responsibility of taking care of Fluffy, we expected you to be earlier than this." A snide comment from Freddie.

"Freddie! Enough!"

Immediately, Georgie grabbed Freddie's arm to reprimand his older brother while Theo interjected in defense for their Alpha King.

"Watch your words, rogue! Just because you were given an elite position in the Golden Moon Pack does not give you some right and entitlement to act this way towards our Alpha King." Theo interjected with full of agitation towards Freddie.

"Theo, no need to yell here." Their Alpha King gestured for Theo to stand down. Before responding to Freddie.

He continued facing towards Freddie, "If you weren't only a friend of Selene, I have killed you on the spot. But I cannot hurt any of Selene's friends. And I cannot force you to understand my situation either. So, I hope if you have nothing good to say … keep your thoughts and unwarranted opinions to yourself."

The tension was so high that Susan can sense without even using her sensory abilities to determine their surroundings. She could see Freddie gritting his teeth in frustration and the tension between their Alpha King and the rogue brothers.

Susan decided to divert the tension to the real issue and concern at the moment.

"As I was saying … Fluffy is currently getting weaker and weaker. His magic essence is unique. I wonder how he survived for so long despite being a cursed wolf. Being a feral wolf may either caused by losing total control due to the loss of a loved one or being a cursed one." Susan explained.

"And what is your assessment in Fluffy's case?" The Alpha King asked.

Both brother's turned their attention to Susan who was still explaining the condition of Fluffy.

"In Fluffy's case, the wolf may have been cursed due to its complete feral form and no ability to link with any of us. His gradual weakening though is unrelated to his curse. Though, I may casted enough spells to keep Fluffy's regenerating abilities work but his constant weakening will not be stopped. Unless we find out what's causing it." Susan further elaborated in details.

The Alpha King became worried and went beside Fluffy.

"We must do everything to save him. Selene will never forgive me if something happens to Fluffy under my care." King Alcyd uttered as he caressed Fluffy's fur.

Freddie was about to say another snide comment but Georgie nudged his older brother to stop him from doing so.

In the middle of her contemplating for a moment, Susan shared something that sparked within the Alpha King.

"I don't know if I should say this but … the light essence we have identified within Fluffy is closely similar with Selene's older brother. It does not make sense for me and the other witches … to how Fluffy's light essence to be similar with Selene's older brother. Because each individual has their own unique light essence which is different from the others. It is like a strand of genetic signature of a supernatural being." Susan divulged one of her discoveries regarding Fluffy.

The others, including the Alpha King, became confused at what Susan mentioned.

"I-I do not understand … make it simple … doc!" Georgie stated what others were also feeling.

Susan heaved a sigh before elaborating further.

"It could be possible that the light essence within Fluffy is connected with Selene's older brother. Those siblings are indeed powerful and anything can be possible for those two. So …" before Susan could even finish her words.

King Alcyd understood what Susan was pointing out and he raised the idea which Susan was about to expound.

"There is a possibility you can track Selene's older brother through the light essence within Fluffy. Is that what you are trying to say?" A sudden gleam of hope surfaced within the Alpha King.

"Yes … but as we said before … If Kratos is no longer present within you and your mate bond with Selene is severed. We must conclude that she may have …" Susan was about to finish her words.

But King Alcyd glared at her with an intent to kill. So she did not finish her statement.

"F-forgive me, your highness!!" Susan nervously apologized.

One of the many things that their Alpha King prohibits others to mention is about Selene being dead.

"I want you to pursue that hypothesis of yours and report back to me. If that is true then we can locate Selene's older brother and find out what happened to her. Make it your priority from now on." King Alcyd instructed Susan before leaving with Theo and his retinue.

As soon as their Alpha King left, the nervousness she momentarily felt was lifted.

"Phew! I am glad he did not cut my throat. I thought he would end my life there for a second." Susan expressed her relief to Georgie who was smiling at the medical chief.

After Freddie contemplated on something, he raised a request to Susan.

"Can I ask a favor, Susan?" Freddie sought for Susan's benevolence.

"It depends if I can …"

"Before you report to the Alpha King, will you inform me first?" Freddie looked serious.

"W-why?"

"Because … I have a feeling once the Alpha King confirms that Selene has passed away. And definitely it has to do with her older brother. He would immediately kill Lucas. That is why I have to make sure … nothing remotely close to that will happen." Freddie shared his own theory of the probabilities of things may occur.

"Sure!" Susan reassured Freddie.

While Georgie wondered if they would really reach to that point.

On the other hand while the Alpha King was on his way to the royal palace …

…

…

As they made their way, Theo could sense something was troubling their Alpha King. But he does not have the courage to ask their Alpha King.

If only they would know that their Alpha King was currently trying to calm his desperate heart.

Hoping that maybe …

'If there is a minute chance and hope to find you … I will hold on to it …" King Alcyd thought to himself.

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Somewhere far from the royal palace of the Werewolf Kingdom …

Outside the abandoned warehouse,

Prince Alarick was holding his unconscious mate close to his arms.

He was going through mixture of emotions.

Scared …

Despondent …

And mostly desperate for miracle …

The prince could not leave Chloe due to fear that she may die any moment.

His memory of Persephone's death haunting his desperate heart.

Persephone's death kept flashing into his mind as he rocked Chloe's weakening body within his arms.

"No! No! Don't leave me … What should I do? HEEELLLLPPP!!! SOMEBODY!!!" Prince Alarick knew deep inside it was pointless to seek help in the middle nowhere.

But due to his desperate heart, he would do anything just to save his mate.

Unknowingly, a demon nearby witnessed what happened.

A demon warrior who serves the dark lord was spectating the two even before Chloe was struck by the dark deadly hex from Mia.

"What do we have here? The son of Persephone … in a similar situation …" the demon whispered from the shadows.

In his desperation, the senses of Prince Alarick was intensely heightened.

"Who's there? Show yourself!" Prince Alarick loudly demanded to the voice.

"I am a friend of your mother! And I can help you … if only you make the same pledge like how your mother did to the dark lord. For the sake of the one you love. The remaining ember of your own soul. Will you or will you not? Save her or let her die?" The demon offered the prince.

…

At the mention of 'Dark Lord' from the voice he was hearing from the shadows, Prince Alarick concluded that this voice is a dark creature.

"Time is ticking … will you let her die, the way your mother did within your arms?" last attempt of the demon lurking from the shadows.

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