Meddling with the Lycaons For eleven years, bounty hunter Rael Dusk has lived by one rule: take the contract, eliminate the target, and never get attached. His latest mission seems simple—a mysterious creature has slaughtered several couriers near the forbidden Ashwood Forest. The authorities call it a monster. The reward is generous. The objective is clear. Kill the Lycaon. But nothing about the hunt goes as planned. The Lycaon is no ordinary beast. It is an ancient predator with terrifying speed, unmatched intelligence, and a secret deliberately erased from history. As Rael battles the creature deep within the forest, he uncovers a truth that changes everything. The real monsters are not hiding in the shadows—they are the people hunting the last seven Lycaons for the power hidden within their biology. When Rael chooses mercy over money, he becomes the target of a ruthless organization determined to capture every remaining Lycaon at any cost. Now hunted by those who once hired him, Rael must protect a species on the brink of extinction while exposing a conspiracy powerful enough to reshape humanity forever. In a world where ancient creatures walk unseen and monsters wear human faces, one bounty hunter must decide what is truly worth fighting for.