Alex's agrees.

Alex's nails elongated through his fingers. Upon seeing his claws, the sorceress became terrified. She was aware that, should she do nothing, her death was imminent.

Then she closed her eyes, sending a mental scream that reached the Lycan king.

With his ears hurting, the Lycan king withdrew from the sorceress.

"Arghhhh, what are you doing, Amarynthia? Stop it right now," Alex grunted, clutching his ears in pain.

The sorceress halted her sorcery and cleared her throat, giving the Lycan king a fierce look.

"Alpha Alex, that was really impolite of you to do. If you try to murder me once more, I will not put up with it."

The sorceress got up and skittered off, wondering how the Lycan king was able to wield such power as she made her way to her quarters. 

Amarynthia sat on her bed and took a gulp of water. She truly underestimated his strength. The knowledge that there exists someone stronger than her caused unease in her mind.

Kylie knocked and came in.

"Amarynthia, what did he say? Has he given his permission for me to stay?" Kylie inquired as she sat next to Amarynthia.

Kylie gasped in shock as she saw the marks on the sorceress's neck. She shook her head, realizing that the Lycan king was to blame.

"Kylie, killing that woman is the only way to bring peace to this palace and to claim the Lycan king as your husband." Amarynthia cleared her throat, then carried on. "We are all doomed if she reaches her pinnacle of performance. Now is the best time to get rid of her. It is simple."

Kylie started to get afraid; she had no interest in this murder and deception network. All she desired was harmony and an easy marriage to the Lycan king.

Her curiosity about the identity of the woman grew. 

"Amarynthia, who is she?" 

"The answer eludes me; I am not sure," However, I am aware that she is a strong force that needs to be subdued. Kylie, I will be back immediately."

The sorceress got up and walked out of her room, determined to convince the Lycan king to reconsider his choice.

She gently tapped on his door and went inside while carrying an ointment and a silk cloth. The sorceress walked confidently over to the Lycan king and took a seat beside him.

When the sorceress came into view, the Lycan king lifted his head and rolled his eyes.

"Why do you come here?" Alex inquired in a composed manner.

Amarynthia grinned and uttered,

"Please take this ointment and apply it to your ear. The scream will have an impact even though your ears are healed. Apply this salve."

Alex faked a smile and rubbed the ointment into his ears; he felt better afterwards. He was aware that she had a reason for approaching him. He straightened his back and asked why she was there.

Amarynthia cleared her throat, the scars entirely healed, though her throat ached from his strangulation.

"Kylie was selected by the moon goddess based on the law, not your curse. Alpha Alex, the moon goddess, is well aware of this. You must follow her instructions and…"

"Okay, you are free to go," Alex interrupted her.

"Do you accept my decision?" 

"You may now depart, yes. To marry her, is that right? Then I will act accordingly."

Grateful, Amarynthia smiled and departed the Lycan king's chamber. Alex rubbed his temples, showing no interest in her entreaties. He had only two desires: peace and Nova.  

Alex opened his eyes to discover that he was in an unfamiliar place. After that, a young girl sprinted by him and burst out laughing. He cleared his eyes; his mother was there. In her hand she held a small girl.

"Mom," Alex called out as he followed his mother. Subsequently, his mother vanished, and the young child developed into a fluffy, white wolf with a tinge of rainbow color extending from her left eyes to her legs.

"Who are you? "Where is my mother?" Alex furiously inquired. 

With a smile, the wolf leaped towards him.

Panting for air, Alex woke up abruptly and realized the woman was Nova. Her wolf is of a different breed.

"However, how is this happening when Nova cannot transform? "Who exactly is Nova?" Alex questioned himself, curious as to Nova's identity.

He dismissed the thoughts as Camen made his way into his room. 

We need your focus in the hallway, Alpha Alex. 

What is going on? What's wrong?" Alex asked, rising from his bed.

"You must now follow me; it is the sorceress."

Alex rolled his eyes, sensing that the sorceress was planning something special.  

"Go now; I will be there with you."

*********

Nova was prepared to return to her cottage after completing her daily tasks. Nova was fatigued when she arrived at her cottage. Despite her decision to nap, she was unable to fall asleep.

 This seems to be a peaceful place, and Asher is not visible to me. Indeed, it is a worthwhile course, Nova grinned.

Nova wondered what might be off. She has been experiencing lightheadedness for the past few days, which she attributed to typical stress-related symptoms. She was in need of comfort and knew that Ember was the only one who could bring her the serenity she desired.

As she left her cottage, she was so weak and lightheaded that she had the urge to puke. Nova vomited and coughed.

"What is the matter with me?" She reflected to herself as she walked to Ember's cottage. 

The quietness of the surroundings struck her as strange. And with that, she stopped and took another look around.

"Is this a dream? Where is everyone? Whatever,"

Resuming her stroll, Nova arrived at Ember's cottage. She thought it was unusually quiet there.

"Ember," Nova called out. 

After walking around the cottage, Nova slumped due to dizziness.

"Oh no, Nova, Nova," Ember exclaimed, running toward Nova in terror.