Chapter 6: The Alpha Who Enjoyed Violence
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The courtyard exploded into chaos.
Nyra stumbled backward as another corrupted wolf lunged through the broken gates, its red eyes glowing with madness.
The air filled with growls, snapping jaws, and the metallic scent of blood.
She had never seen creatures like this before.
Not even in the terrifying stories whispered among servants.
One of the beasts charged toward her suddenly.
Nyra froze.
Before she could react—
A dark blur moved in front of her.
Zayden.
The corrupted wolf barely touched the ground before Zayden grabbed it violently by the throat and slammed it against the stone wall hard enough to c***k it.
The creature let out a painful howl.
Nyra’s breath caught.
No normal Alpha should have that much strength.
Zayden’s golden eyes glowed brighter as shadows curled around his body like living smoke.
The wolf struggled desperately beneath his grip.
Then—
CRACK.
Zayden snapped its neck with one hand.
Nyra stared in horror.
The beast dropped lifelessly onto the ground.
Silence lasted only a second before another corrupted wolf attacked from behind.
This time, Zayden turned slower.
Almost casually.
Like he was enjoying himself.
The wolf leapt toward him with claws extended—
But Zayden caught it midair.
A low, dangerous laugh escaped him.
“You came into my territory,” he murmured darkly.
The creature snarled violently.
Big mistake.
With terrifying force, Zayden threw the wolf across the courtyard. It crashed through a stone pillar before collapsing motionless.
Nyra’s heartbeat raced uncontrollably.
The monsters were terrifying.
But somehow…
Zayden was worse.
Another explosion echoed near the gates as more corrupted wolves entered the territory.
Too many.
Nyra’s chest tightened.
“Zayden!” someone shouted from the distance.
A group of warriors rushed into the courtyard carrying weapons coated in silver markings.
Their faces changed immediately when they saw the destruction surrounding him.
One of them lowered his head instantly.
“Alpha King.”
Zayden didn’t look away from the wolves.
“Protect the eastern side,” he ordered coldly. “Do not let them near the inner grounds.”
“Yes, Alpha!”
The warriors immediately obeyed.
Nyra noticed something strange.
Every single person here feared him.
Not respected.
Feared.
A loud growl suddenly sounded behind her.
Nyra turned too late.
One of the corrupted wolves had slipped past the warriors.
Its glowing red eyes locked directly onto her.
Hunger.
Violence.
Death.
Nyra stumbled backward instinctively as the beast lunged straight toward her.
Everything happened too fast.
She felt claws s***h toward her—
Then suddenly, strong arms pulled her violently against a hard chest.
Zayden.
The wolf’s claws missed her by inches.
Zayden’s arm wrapped tightly around her waist as darkness exploded outward from his body.
The attacking beast let out a painful scream before being crushed against the ground by invisible force.
Nyra gasped softly.
Her body pressed tightly against his.
Too close.
Way too close.
She could feel the dangerous calm in him even during battle.
And somehow, that frightened her more than the monsters.
Zayden looked down at her slowly.
“You’re a distraction,” he said coldly.
Nyra frowned immediately. “I didn’t ask to be here!”
A faint smirk touched his lips again.
Then suddenly—
Another howl echoed through the territory.
But this one was different.
Deeper.
Stronger.
The corrupted wolves instantly stopped moving.
Even the warriors froze.
Nyra felt the fear spread through the courtyard immediately.
Something worse was coming.
And judging by the darkness in Zayden’s eyes—
Even he knew it.
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