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

The Lancers went for a quick meeting when the first group finally arrived.

It wasn't difficult for the others to conclude that the mission didn't go well today.

Everyone was wearing a sour expression, and besides—they had no other companion with them.

Both Amber and Pepper agreed to give the floor to Aries since he was more than willing to discuss the turn of events to the rest.

Caitlin listened attentively to her friend's explanation. It was a little confusing at first, but she did think that this wouldn't be easy anyway.

Salt narrowed his eyes at Amber and Pepper. They looked so down—to the point that neither of them was interested to speak, and share their thoughts, aside from Aries.

They're making Aries do all the work here, and that's unacceptable.

Their personal input is just as important, and so, they need to speak out.

Chapter 72