Proximodistal

Pain obliterates fear.

Amber Santiago is the youngest and the only pack warrior who’s survived the annihilation of the Great Santiago Clan twelve years ago, and the West Crescent Pack is now under the command of a new Alpha who’s taken her under his wing due to her tragic past.

Every year, the Werewolf King officiates an event—one that urges everyone to show how capable they are; a battle where strength, willpower, and mental toughness are being measured methodically. Amber plans to join the match as she enters the age of legality.

The task is simple.

Execute the person who’s named on the letter, and the Werewolf King will grant one of your wishes.

There’s no need to feel remorse because all of the listed names are death-row prisoners—criminals who have committed heinous crimes in their lives. The only catch is, both fighters won’t be given a handicap.

If you lose, you die.

Will Amber succeed on her way up? If she does, what could be her wish?

The Flower that Blooms in the Moonlight

She walked out on him after practically saying she could leave his pack if she wanted to.

Amber had always been careful with her words, afraid to offend anyone.

She was that considerate.

Therefore, only in extreme circumstances would she throw careless statements—and she did so, a few hours ago.

What's even more alarming is the conviction in her tone, her resolve.

Despite knowing that she wasn't just talking to anyone but an Alpha, Amber didn't stand down. She believed she had nothing to be guilty for, so she refused to submit.

And that was already considered as challenging the Alpha in itself.

Severus thought her actions were understandable on this occasion.

It was because she was Amber—that's why, he could try to see things from her perspective.

Chapter 34