Chapter 73 IRREVERSIBLE BOND
Edeline
As the roar resonated through the air, I could feel every eye fixated on me. The ground trembled beneath me as my bones began to shift. The sounds of snapping and cracking filled the air, my dress shredding into pieces as my transformation began.
In a moment of sheer, unbridled fury, my wolf took over completely, severing my access to our shared consciousness. The wolf charged forward, its full transformation now complete. The surrounding wolves scattered in fear, their eyes wide with shock. The creature stood tall on its hind legs, its tail tucked close to its body, chest pressed to the ground. Its ears were flattened, a menacing growl reverberating through the air. The intensity of the growl made some pups whimper and a few juveniles shake.
Tatiana looked at my wolf with dread, her fear palpable. The wolf, in turn, locked its gaze on her, its focus intent and fierce. It was clear that the wolf’s instincts were fixated on her throat. This time, the wolf’s determination was unyielding, driven by a fierce need to assert dominance and exact retribution.
Percival's gaze shifted quickly from Tatiana to my wolf, recognizing the raw power and danger that now stood before him. He was grappling with his own transformation, struggling to assert control and ensure the safety of his pup and partner. The struggle was evident; his wolf was beginning to assert dominance, leaving him feeling powerless and conflicted.
In that moment, I understood the gravity of the situation. My wolf was resolute, driven by a primal force that refused to be subdued.
The wolf let out a menacing growl, baring her teeth, as more wolves retreated, forming a wide circle around me. The chorus of voices urging me to eliminate Tatiana echoed in my ears.
Tatiana huddled close to the healer, her hands protectively cradling her stomach as the healer watched me with an intense, unflinching gaze.
"We need to remove Tatiana from this location," Alpha William commanded with authority. When no one immediately took action, Nixx stepped in, swiftly carrying Tatiana away while the healer followed. This only fueled my wolf's anger, causing her to growl at Nixx for making contact with the perceived enemy, regardless of their connection.
Percival's wolf shifted, his clothes tearing apart as he growled menacingly at me. The beast crouched down, exuding an air of dominance, silently commanding me to retract my aggression. He was displeased with the growling from his partner. My wolf was relentless, advancing with exposed teeth, clearly ready to bite if provoked.
Percival’s wolf, much larger and more imposing than mine, lunged aggressively towards me, its jaws snapping dangerously close to my scruff. Although it was not meant to harm, the speed of its attack caught me off guard. I evaded its strike quickly, remaining vigilant as it sidestepped and snarled fiercely. It seemed determined to locate and neutralize the pregnant female. Alpha William and my father stood nearby, observing both wolves with readiness to intervene if Percival couldn’t force me to surrender.
Percival's wolf suddenly attacked, its teeth sinking into Percival’s own scruff before quickly retreating. Percival, seizing the moment, launched his own assault, snarling fiercely as his teeth sunk into my wolf’s scruff. My wolf thrashed violently, shaking her head from side to side, intensifying the pain but remaining resolute. Blood trickled from her pristine white fur, staining the ground beneath her. Percival's wolf emitted a low growl, accompanied by a faint whine in the background. It was driven by an instinctive need to dominate and claim, compelled by the warmth it sensed approaching. Percival’s wolf desired compliance to prevent further harm, yet my wolf remained defiant.
Then, in a move that shocked both me and my wolf, Percival bit into her shoulder with force, piercing deeply.
The act of claiming established a bond between our wolves, connecting them as mates. The intensity of their union was palpable as their teeth met, intertwining their fates. Percival had long desired to leave a lasting impression on her.
As his wolf struggled to calm her rage and violent desires, it became clear that only by marking her and being enticed by her alluring scent could he fulfill his wolfish instincts. Wolves are driven by primal urges, indifferent to the consequences.
A sense of joy surged within us as we felt Percival's wolf’s primal desire to possess her. His teeth remained embedded in her skin as he emitted a deep, soothing growl, comforting her. With her claimed, Percival was finally able to connect with her on a profound level, experiencing a deep sense of satisfaction.
She collapsed onto her side, exhausted. He licked the mark on her skin, and a sense of joy enveloped her. I, on the other hand, could only feel disdain. Once he removed his teeth, the wolf's desires and urges no longer plagued our minds. But he would always be aware of what my wolf wanted. Desires... Emphasized.
There was a collective gasp as everyone watched. The pack buzzed with excitement—our future alpha had completed half of the bond with our true future luna.
I was deeply unsettled by how our wolves reacted.
He started caressing her fur, seeking a different kind of connection.
I fought against my wolf’s instincts, trying to make her feel my anguish. I refused to let her enjoy the triumph of what had just happened. I wanted her to taste the bitterness of the situation. She sensed my disapproval and complained, feeling my frustration without my permission.
I noticed my skin wasn’t marked. But my wolf side was. Percival had completed half of the bond. For a complete bond, both our wolves needed to mark each other, and our skin sides had to be marked reciprocally.
This bond was now irreversible. It was a trap I never thought I could escape.
He always understood my wolf’s desires, whether he was in human or wolf form. My wolf wanted things that didn’t align with my own wishes. I was worried about the risks involved...
I managed to influence her emotions so strongly that she fled. All I wanted was to escape... from this error.