Cross Mate English

“What to do, Father? I don’t wanna die!”

Screams from the werewolves threw the situation into an even more chaotic phase. They were running, looking for a shelter, with parents putting their children’s safety as the top priority.

North Land was originally a peaceful and quiet wolf island. There was never a conflict.

Until that unfortunate event occurred. The vampire race from Cadhia Averlands entered North Land by accident. Wreaking havoc everywhere.

“Wolf King, help us! Please solve this problem!” cried one of the palace guards.

The wolf king remained still. Seeing the chaos ensue in his country. Occasionally, he would glance at the wolf queen who couldn’t do much.

“What do you think, My Queen? Can you come up with a solution? The safety of our kind needs to be ensured. How did those vampires enter the werewolf territory?” The wolf king asked.

For a moment, the queen was silent. She turned to face her personal maid. “There is nothing I can do, My Husband. Everything is out of control and too sudden. I can only hope for the help of the gods,” she replied.

A loud bang on the table could be heard. The king was mad, thinking his wife was useless. His jaw clenched. With a piercing reddened gaze and sharp nails, the wolf king was about to pounce on his queen.

On high alert, the wolf queen hurriedly took cover behind her knight. “What are you intending to do, Your Majesty?”

“You are useless! As a queen, you should be able to come up with something! What will become of our people? Do you want the werewolf race to go extinct?!” The wolf king snapped, frightening his wife.

Selena immediately fell on her knees, begging for mercy. However, unfortunately, the king’s emotions could no longer be controlled. He ordered his guards to drag Selena away to a certain room where she would be left alone without friends. Abandoned with no certainty.

Selena pleaded one last time. She was weakened, unable to withstand the immense strength of the king’s guards. Of course! The king had stripped her of her internal power. She was now nothing more than an ordinary werewolf with no special abilities.

In the cramped room, Selena curled up in silence. Calling her mate’s name in her heart. No, not the wolf king, but someone else.

Filled with determination, Selena shifted into a wolf and tried to squeeze through a very narrow gap. She nearly gave up, but upon remembering her mate’s name, she refused to back down easily. She breathed a sigh of relief when she finally managed to escape.

“Oh, that hurts.” Several wounds were visible on Selena’s body, quite deep and surely painful. Paying no care, she immediately ran to find James in the midst of war.

Again and again, Selena was shot. Stones were being thrown in her direction. She even fell and was stepped on, but she managed to save herself. In her desperation, a man came and grabbed her hand, pulling her somewhere. At least, they may be safe from the war.

“James?! Is that you? Thank goodness, I thought you were dead—”

James pressed his index finger against Selena’s lips. The couple hugged each other. They rarely met because the palace rules were very strict.

“I’m all right, Sweetheart, but what about you? Look, you’ve got so many wounds here. How did you leave the palace?” James’ question made Selena’s tears fall in an instant.

“The king locked me up in a room because I couldn’t help him. He’s so cruel, James. I hate him even more! He’s selfish and he always hurts my heart,” Selena answered.

“Heartless bastard! Could it be that he also seizes your internal power?” Selena nodded weakly, making James furious.

“Never mind, Dear. Forget about him. What matters is that we’re together now. Instead, I’m happy, I’m finally free. We can get out of here and live happily ever after!” Selena’s eyes twinkled as she spoke.

However, it wasn’t the same with James. His expression looked solemn. He was worried about something.

“Stay here first. I’m going to fetch you some medicine. You’re so weak because your internal power was taken away. Don’t move around too much,” James said in a cold tone.

Selena stared, a bit taken aback by the sudden change in her mate’s attitude.

Not long after, James returned with herbs. Selena laid on her back. Her wounds were pretty deep. Blood kept flowing, and for a split second, James was held in panic. However, Selena assured him that it was only a small wound.

“I’m scared the wolf king might find you here. Our relationship would be discovered and there is no doubt you would be severely punished. I can’t even imagine that. It’s awful,” James said, streaming out the worries deep down in his heart.

Selena snorted in response. Truth to be told, there was no longer any concern about the king. Such feelings didn’t exist at all. What’s left is only hatred and longing for separation, but the circumstances had never allowed her.

“This sin that I have committed is indeed serious, Dear. I cheat and play behind the king’s back. My mate is an ordinary human. If one day this affair is discovered by him, I’m ready to accept all the consequences. What matters is we can be together in the meantime. Until then, I won’t run away.” Selena burst into tears again, making James didn’t have the heart to see her in that state.

“You have sacrificed too much, Sweetheart. Don’t do anything stupid again for our love. Go back to the palace and do your duty as a queen. Don’t give up yourself for me,” James whispered.

“What do you mean, Dear? I don’t want to go back! I’d rather die than return as a queen.” Selena refused harshly. There was too much trauma and suffering that she had endured.

Since childhood, Selena preferred a normal life like an ordinary human. Play, hunt, enjoying her life to the fullest without having to think much. Unfortunately, at her late father’s request, she was forced to become the wolf queen. The current wolf king turned out to be a ruthless and heartless man.

That was why Selena had no offspring from the king. She always refused him.

“Okay, if that’s what you want. I’ll do everything I can to protect you. Don’t let the palace find out. Come on, we’re out of here. To my house,” James said.

Both of them silently left, trying not to be noticed by anyone. James’ house was quite a distance away. Selena felt exhausted and couldn’t walk anymore. James then carried Selena until they reached his house in the middle of the forest.

Selena panted. Her wounds reopened. James ripped the fabric from his shirt and used it as a bandage.

“Wait here, okay? I’ll go hunting for food.” James excused himself. Selena didn’t worry about being left alone since the place was definitely safe. She simply needed some rest.

“This is my oath, Your Majesty. I will never again set my foot in the palace. All this time you have always treated me as you please. I’d rather be an ordinary human without a title of nobility. I hate you, Your Majesty! I hope you die soon and be replaced by someone else!”

Rumbles of thunder echoed shortly after. Selena wondered because the weather was still very bright just now. She went outside and checked. It was raining blood.

“Is this the blood of my people?”

*

If it’s really the blood of my people, then the werewolf population will decline. What should I do? Why is this happening so fast? Selena thought.

All by herself, Selena slept for a long time because she was so tired. She didn’t even realize that James had returned from hunting. She was startled when James gently stroked her hair in an attempt to wake her up.

“Are you home, Dear?” Selena shifted despite the stinging pain from her wounds.

“How is it? Do you feel better now?” James replied with a concerned look that was locked on Selena’s wounds.

“I saw—”

“You must think it’s the blood of your people, don’t you?” James stopped her mid-sentence.

Selena slowly nodded. “Tell me if I’m wrong.”