spanng="EN"(Olivia’s POV)

spanng="EN"I pushed against Killian’s chest with trembling hands. He immediately released his grip, panic shing across his ice–blue eyes.

spanng="EN"“I’m sorry, I was too hasty. Did I hurt you?” He anxiously examined my face, searching for any sign of pain.

spanng="EN"I sighed helplessly, meeting his concerned gaze. The words came out hoarse and strained.

spanng="EN"“Professor, I hope we can be good partners, but I don’t have feelings for you.”

spanng="EN"His face fell slightly, but he nodded with understanding. “I know. I just… I couldn’t help myself.”

spanng="EN"Before either of us could say more, the door burst open with a violent crash.

spanng="EN"Gina Frost rushed in frantically, followed closely by Cain Nightwood. Both looked like they’d run through hell to get here.

spanng="EN"“Professor, Theodore has brought people to the Aegis Institute,” Gina reported, her voiceced with barely contained anger.

spanng="EN"Cain stepped forward, his jaw clenched tight. “He wants you to hand over Cipher, or else… or else he’ll burn everything in the institute to the ground!”

spanng="EN"“He said he’s not afraid of anything! Whether the professor’s research is ssified or not, he said if they’ve got the guts, they shoulde settle the score with him!”

spanng="EN"My face turned pale as ice. The blood drained from my cheekspletely.

spanng="EN"I couldn’t let them get involved because of me. I had to go back.

spanng="EN"Sensing my intention immediately, Killian grabbed my hand. His grip was firm but gentle.

spanng="EN"“What did Matthew say?” he asked, looking directly at Gina.

spanng="EN"Gina straightened, conveying the message with military precision. “The Alpha King wants to speak with Cipher.”

spanng="EN"I answered Matthew’s call with shaking fingers. The phone felt heavy in my hand.

spanng="EN"“Livvy, sorry, Theodore’s reaction speed exceeded my expectations.” Matthew’s gentle voice sounded somewhat muffled over the connection.

spanng="EN"“It’s okay, I acted impulsively this time.” I understood the situationpletely now.

spanng="EN"Given the current circumstances, even if Matthew came, it would be difficult for him to take me away directly. Theodore had too much power here.

spanng="EN"“I’ll go back. You’lle pick me up at the agreed time, right?”

spanng="EN"“Of course, I’ve already made the arrangements.” Matthew’s voice carried absolute certainty.

spanng="EN"After hanging up, the room fell into heavy silence. We all understood the reality.

spanng="EN"I would leave, but not this time. I couldn’t put him in a difficult position.

spanng="EN"I gently held Killian’s hand, feeling the warmth of his skin. “I have to go back.”

spanng="EN"“Livvy?” Killian’s grip tightened desperately. “He’ll hurt you.”

spanng="EN"I just shook my head, trying to appear stronger than I felt. “He won’t hurt me. Listen to my arrangement.”

spanng="EN"(God’s POV)

spanng="EN"Half an hourter, a van sped onto the Crestwood University campus. The tires screeched against the asphalt as it came to an abrupt stop.

spanng="EN"The entrance to the Aegis Institute was swarmed by a sea of reporters and media personalities. They buzzed with spection like angry wasps.

spanng="EN"When Killian emerged from the vehicle, Theodore’s pack sentinels instantly cleared a path for him. Their movements were swift and coordinated.

spanng="EN"His calm,posed gaze met Theodore’s dark, furious eyes across the crowd. The tension between them was electric.

spanng="EN"Inside the institute, Theodore’s men began a thorough inspection of Killian’s van. They searched every corner with military precision.

spanng="EN"Theodore’s voice cut through the air, cold and sharp as a de. “Where is my mate?”

spanng="EN"Filled with sudden, intense envy for the man who could so openly im Olivia, Killian replied coolly. “You should not be asking me where your mate is.”

spanng="EN"Theodore lunged forward without warning, throwing a vicious punch at Killian’s face. But Killian easily dodged it with fluid grace.

spanng="EN"The two Alphas grappled with each other in the crowded space. Killian effortlessly evaded Theodore’s attacks, making Theodore even more furious.

spanng="EN"“Alpha Theodore,” he taunted with cold eyes, “your mate doesn’t look kidn*pped–more like she fled from your abuse.”

spanng="EN"The surrounding members burst into whispers. They remembered the footage clearly.

spanng="EN"“The video did look like she was pushing his hand away,” someone murmured.

spanng="EN"“She seemed terrified of him,” another voice added.

spanng="EN"At that moment, Theodore’s tracker provided the final piece of evidence. “Alpha, the driving records of this car were deliberately erased just two minutes ago.”

spanng="EN"Convinced beyond doubt, Theodore roared with primal rage. “Tear down the institute!”

spanng="EN"Suddenly, every screen in the area went ck. The darkness wasplete and ominous.

spanng="EN"A dark silhouette appeared on all the disys simultaneously. A robotic voice dered with mechanical precision.

spanng="EN"“Hello everyone, I am responsible for Luna Olivia’s disappearance. She has gone where she belongs.”

spanng="EN"The image then shifted to show a helicopter in flight. It was heading straight toward a mountain peak.

spanng="EN"The aircraft crashed into the rocky cliff, exploding in a massive fireball. The wreckage plummeted into the abyss below like a falling star.

spanng="EN"“No-” Theodore’s eyes were shot with blood–red veins. His face became a mask of pure agony.

spanng="EN"He screamed her name and raced from the institute. His legs carried him faster than they ever had before.

spanng="EN"At the crash site, a deste cliff overlooked a deep forest. The drop was terrifying to behold.

spanng="EN"A geologist frantically warned about the dangers. “You will die down there, Alpha! The drop is over a thousand meters, and there are toxic fumes below!”

spanng="EN"But Theodore was already putting on protective gear. His movements were methodical despite his desperation.

spanng="EN"“Alive, I want to see her; dead, I want to see her corpse. Nothing can separate us.”

spanng="EN"(Olivia’s POV)

spanng="EN"I stood not far away, hidden among the trees. I witnessed his resolute choice to die together with “me.”

spanng="EN"My heart was filled with terrible conflict. The emotions tore at me from every direction.

spanng="EN"If Theodore fell to his death, I could leave him immediately. I wouldn’t have to endure a few more days of this torture.

spanng="EN"But I had never thought of leaving him through this method. Death was too final, too cruel.

spanng="EN"If Theodore died, what would happen to the pack? The question haunted me instantly.

spanng="EN"I couldn’t bear to watch innocent members lose their current prosperous life because of me. Just to exchange for my rebirth seemed selfish.

spanng="EN"When my mother and I entered this pack years ago, everyone had shown us kindness. The memories flooded back with painful rity.

spanng="EN"I remembered the vow I made when I became Luna. “To strive for the pack’s prosperity is her duty.”

spanng="EN"When I saw Theodore sliding down the rope, plunging into the abyss, something broke inside me. I still rushed toward him from the dense forest.

spanng="EN"My voice tore from my throat in desperation. “Theodore, don’t!”