Chapter 43: Chapter 43

Two hours earlier, on Sophia's side.

I had just closed my eyes, determined to quickly control my inner wolf. In my mind, I thought I had done it before, with the horrible voice that kept hurling sarcastic remarks at me. Although in the end, he was a great support during the coming-of-age ceremony when he encouraged me. Well, I guess it was also in his interest that I succeed.

But that's in the past, well I would have believed it if I didn't have to go into pitched battle again against this same adult wolf.

In short, it's my body it seems to me, I don't have to negotiate for this wolf to obey me, it must be self-evident.

Slowly, I focused all of my senses to ignore all outside noise and focus only on what was going on inside me.

Slowly I followed the flow of the stream outside the house, the direction of the wind in the bamboo stalks, and the pleasant smell of dried lemongrass burning in its pot.

My conscience seems to be swept away and eventually, I found myself in a rather dark place. I turned my head several times before hearing a growl from further away. I turned around and found a wolf with pristine white fur. His eyes were also turquoise blue and his gaze on me was both cold and distant.

I swallowed, it had to be my wolf. Casually, he was very handsome.

" Hello... I am Sophia and you, I guess that you are my wolf?"

The wolf sat on its hind legs before ogling me without a response.

Nice, at least the other had the courtesy to answer me.

I cleared my throat deciding not to get pissed off at how offensive my wolf was because it was him, wasn't it?

I took one step at a time, slowly towards this wolf who continued to watch me walk. I took a huge breath when I found myself in front of him and I raised my hand to stroke his head.

The whole time the wolf stood still, he didn't blink or try to dodge my touch. It sounded like he was waiting for my next move.

"Hm as I said, my name is Sophia, I imagine that you must know it since you are my wolf and all that. You see, I still don't know what's going on in my life but as you must know, my parents were cowardly murdered by a despicable man. I came to this town for revenge and that will only be possible if I control my lycanthrope side. You will have understood that I need to have all my abilities."

I stared at the wolf who didn't say anything and felt a vein throb in my forehead. He was starting to annoy me there.

I sighed, calm down Sophia, it's not because the other one was talking that it must also be the case with this one. I must not forget that it is only a wolf, an animal so...

"Are you likening me to a common beast?"

I froze at that response as I opened my eyes wide. Did he read my mind?

“You are in my space here and you imagine that everything you will think of me will escape me?”

What was that condescending way of talking to me? Wait if he knows what it's all about, then why do I still have to break my ass explaining it to him.

"To convince me to maybe help you."

I frowned.

" Convince you? Is there even something to discuss? You know what happened with my parents and the fact that I need to become strong. I have to get revenge and you have to help me."

" I've got to?"

His question was borrowed from sarcasm and in that, I recognized the other.

"Yes, you must. You are my wolf and you must do what I ask of you. Damn, this body belongs to me; before I even knew this supernatural world existed, so you must do as I ask of you and submit to my will."

My wolf sat up before staring at me fiercely this time.

“A being as self-centered as you doesn't deserve my help. You are nobody without me even if the reverse is true. But at least, I could live as my nature commands me even for no Reason."

"What do you mean ?"

"If the only reason you want to control my strength is revenge, then I will never share it with you. I am certainly a part of you, but I aspire to be better, we have an alpha and as mate, I want to build a family with him, love him, and protect him. Your revenge hinders my wish and my happiness. So I refuse to help you if it means I have to give up my life with our Alpha. When we lose our minds, our Alpha will take care of us no matter how alienated we are, for me, the most important thing is to be by his side no matter what state I'm in."

I felt my heart burn with anger as I gritted my teeth at this wolf's stupidity. So for him to live with our Alpha - however enticing - was the only thing he hopes for in this life? Didn't he see the horror of what Soul Moon Alpha did in our lives? My parents and the other victims?

"So you think he's a monster? But don't you know that every story has two sides? »

I sniffled at the absurdity of what my wolf had just said.

" Two versions of the murder of my parents?"

"Two versions of the story ... Variables, what do you know"

I was pissed off now as I clenched my fists. Two versions, variables? What complete nonsense.

" I'm tired of listening to you. I command you to submit to my will and give me your power. It's an order because it's my body and you have no say."

The wolf wrinkled his face in anger as I took fright at his expression.

"How about I swallow your conscience?"