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

Salt proceeded with his plan to get Amber.

His father only discouraged him from doing so, but he didn't really antagonize the idea.

Salt used that to listen to his instincts, and leave the pack house.

Besides, he had nothing to worry about because hosting the party was Pepper's role alone. He doesn't have personal visitors, so he's free to go as he pleases.

Their birthday celebration wasn't that grand.

There was no such thing as 'giveaways' or anything.

Pepper's creativity is limited to what her real purpose is, and he has noted that she seems to be investigating their friend.

For the record, that's just a conjecture.

She probably finds him suspicious as of late.

Truly, Lukas has been acting strange around Amber. He did look displeased that day—when he heard that she was getting along well with her club members.

Chapter 45