I want her Head

Inside the car, Mona's voice filled the air. "Why are they so determined to arrest you? Did you really cheat on women?" Her tone was playful, teasing.

Noel turned to her, a smile spreading across his face but his thoughts remained private. "Yesterday, she was calling me 'sir,' and now look how she's teasing me. I'm not complaining, though. Being surrounded by beauties is the best feeling—especially when the whole crowd looks at you with jealousy and awe."

Mona's eyes sparkled, awaiting Noel's response.

Sameera's expression turned serious. "You don't know the whole story," she began. "Yesterday, he finalized his divorce, and today her family is seeking revenge."

Noel's thoughts flashed back to the fake marriage. "Fake wife..." he muttered under his breath. "It was a sham, nothing more. I've done nothing illegal, so I don't understand why they're doing this."

Mona offered a calming perspective, "Maybe it's just a misunderstanding."

However, Sameera's voice held conviction. "No, it's more than that. If I'm right, that Shapeshifter Dog is involved in this mess."

Mona's eyes widened. "Werewolf!"

Sameera nodded gravely. "Yes. He's involved, and it's clear he has ulterior motives or he knows about you, Noel." Her gaze locked onto his. "We can't let him get near you, especially not until you complete your awakening process."

Noel's body began to transform, his veins reddening and spreading across his skin like a network of fiery paths.

Sameera's voice took on a sense of urgency. "Your transformation is accelerating. We need to get you to a safe location, now."

Mona's concern mirrored Sameera's. "What's happening to him?"

Sameera's response was firm. "His awakening is near. The third-party involvement will only complicate things."

Noel examined his hands, the red veins visible beneath his skin, pulsing subtly. "This has been happening since we were at the hotel," he said calmly, "but I don't feel anything."

Mona's jaw dropped; incredulity etched on her face. "From our perspective, you're radiating intense rage, like you're burning from the inside out. How can you say you feel nothing?"

Sameera's eyes narrowed; her voice measured. "Noel, that's not possible. The transformation should come with... sensations, emotions. Something."

Noel shook his head. "I'm telling you; I feel numb. Empty."

Mona's gaze lingered on Noel's transformed hands. "This contradicts everything we know about the awakening process."

Mona's expression turned introspective; her voice laced with vulnerability. "During my awakening, I felt like my organs were ripping apart. The pain was unbearable, and I had suicidal thoughts." Her gaze shifted to Sameera; concern etched on her face. "Is he truly awakening, or is something else happening to him?"

Mona's brow furrowed; her eyes locked onto Noel's tranquil form. "I've never seen an awakening like this. No pain, no turmoil... it's as if his body is transforming without his mind being affected. This defies everything I know."

Sameera's thoughts turned inward. "Just as Master predicted, Noel's Awakening has begun upon meeting Fiona. But why does it diverge so sharply from the Awakenings I've learned about?"

The car rolled to a stop within the villa's grounds. "We're here," Butler said.

The trio stepped out and entered the mansion, enveloped by its grandeur. Sameera and Mona exchanged anxious glances, their minds racing with concerns about Noel's impending Awakening.

Despite the sunlight still illuminating the sky, Noel's eyelids grew heavy. "I don't know if it's part of the Awakening, but I'm feeling drowsy," he said, his voice laced with fatigue. "I need a power nap."

Noel headed for the stairs, looking enviously at Sameera and Butler. "Wish I could vanish like you guys and just appear in my room."

Sameera and Butler exchanged a stern glance before fixing their serious gazes on Noel.

"Noel, be cautious," Sameera warned, her voice low and urgent. "Your Awakening is unpredictable. We can't rule out any possibilities."

Noel nodded; his eyes already half-closed. 

Sameera's expression turned grave as she addressed Butler. "Investigate why the Charles family is targeting Noel. Alert Cynthia to her family's plans. Also, verify if that Werewolf is genuinely pursuing Noel and if it knows he's the Anomaly the Gods seek."

"Time is of the essence. We need to get Noel into the Prima Sanctuary as soon as possible. Once he's safely inside, we'll gain a temporary reprieve, giving him the opportunity to grow strong enough to defend himself against those who seek to harm him."

Butler Henry nodded gravely. "Princess, our actions today will likely provoke the Church. They've always sought to undermine us, even over trivial matters. How do you propose we address this?"

Sameera's expression turned resolute. "Send a detailed report of the incident to the Church. If they still insist on pursuing their baseless accusations, make it clear that this time, we will not tolerate their aggression."

Butler Henry's eyes flared crimson, and his sharp teeth gleamed in a menacing smile. "I'm free to take action?"

Sameera nodded gravely. "Yes, Uncle Henry, but beware: we cannot risk drawing attention until Noel is safely within the Prima Sanctuary."

Andrew answered his wife's call. "Hey, what's the update?"

"We couldn't obtain the hotel's CCTV footage," she replied, "but after questioning some witnesses, we found a lead. Two men and two women argued with the police and hotel staff. And one of those men matches the description of your target while the women."

Andrew's wife continued, "We also managed to find a video clip posted online by a bystander. I've sent it to you. Take a look."

Andrew checked his messages and opened the attachment. Zooming in on the image, his eyes widened in rage.

"Those bloody pigeons," he growled, his voice dripping with venom.

His wife's voice trailed off, "I had doubts, like my instincts were warning me, but I couldn't quite place them."

Andrew's expression turned grave. "The woman is Sameera Von Al Raven, daughter of your mother's killer."

His wife's eyes flashed with anger. "Is she truly her daughter?" Her tone darkened, "Husband, I've never asked anything of you, but you know the vengeance burning within me. Today, I ask for one thing: I want her head."