Chapter 5

EVOLET I feel so ashamed of myself right now I’m asking a stranger to pose as my wolf for the hunt, and it’s all because of that backstabbing Fiona, who thinks I can’t be the Alpha’s Luna. “You’ll just pretend to be me when it’s time. You’ll use that black smoke you created back there and switch places with me. That way I…” “Do you know what you’re saying?” Cadell asked, releasing me from his grip. I was expecting a positive response from Cadell, but it seems someone had no interest in this plan one bit. “You want me to act as your wolf because of a stupid hunt, right in the Alpha’s home?” “It’s not stupid. It’s… Look, you have to help me. I really need to impress the Queen and her son, if I want to be the future Luna. It’s not as if I don’t have a wolf, I… I just don’t know how to prove it. Come on, Cadell. Just this one, and we will both go our separate ways. I promise,” I begged, joining both palms together, hoping he would agree with me. But instead of a Yes… “And what if I say No?” he asked, lifting his brow at me with seriousness in his gaze. I felt my body shiver in fear, as Fiona and my mother’s words rang in my head, leaving me troubled. “Cadell, please just…” “You don’t get it, do you, Evolet?” He silenced, drawing closer, while my feet drew back a bit. “You saw what happened back there, didn’t you? The guards were after me, not you. I am considered an enemy of this pack by the Alpha and his mother. What do you think they’d do when they recognize a wolf with dark cloud ability, appearing in their crazy hunt?!” he questioned in anger, drawing nearer. I gasped, feeling my back against a tree, freezing in my spot, as my gaze locked with those furious silver eyes. “They won’t just put me down, but harm you as well. And… I don’t want that,” he said, causing my heart to skip on seeing the calmness in his eyes after saying those words. And just like that, Cadell refused my offer, turning around and heading into the forest. “I’m sorry, but such an offer isn’t for a rogue like me. Good luck with your Luna hunt, tomorrow.” “But I… we made a deal!” He waved his hand without looking back, until he vanished into the dark, leaving no trace behind. All I saw was darkness, just like the one he released back there in the woods. “Fine, don’t help me! I’ll do it on my own and show everyone that I can get in without a wolf!” I yelled out to no one, feeling bruised at heart. Now my mother’s words were hitting hard. Maybe I am useless just like she said.