Chapter 59\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 59\u00a0<\/p>\n
Selene\u00a0<\/p>\n
His talon pressed harder against my throat, sharp enough that one wrong move and my head would have been rolling on the ground. So I stayed still. I wasn\u2019t dumb, I knew I wasn\u2019t strong enough to fight him right now. Mira was out cold, drained after lending me her strength to break the seal. In my past life, I could have subdued him with one strike. But now, I could barely stand my ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, even with his claws digging into my skin, I wasn\u2019t afraid. I simply stared up at the phoenix and smiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He frowned, clearly confused by my expression. \u201cWhat\u2019s so funny, you filthy werewolf?\u201d his voice boomed, echoing through the mountain air. \u201cDo you really think I won\u2019t kill you? Do you even know who I am? I could end your life in one breath.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, I know,\u201d I said calmly. \u201cYou can kill me if you want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tilted his head, the flames in his eyes flickering. \u201cThen why are you so nonchalant when your life is in my hand?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I met his gaze and said simply, \u201cBecause I know you won\u2019t kill me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, there was silence. Then the phoenix laughed. \u201cI\u2019ve always hated werewolves,\u201d he said, voice thick with disgust. \u201cYou creatures are pathetic, fighting among yourselves, desperate for power, never satisfied. You trapped me, a being beyond your comprehension, and you dare call yourselves powerful? Without your precious goddess, you\u2019d all be dust by now! Do you even know how long I was sealed in that cursed box? Over a century! And now that I\u2019m free, I\u2019ll bring chaos to your kind. I\u2019ll burn every single one of you until nothing remains.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He lowered his head, his molten eyes narrowing into slits. \u201cAnd I\u2019ll start with you. You look like her, the woman who trapped me. But you can\u2019t be her. Werewolves don\u2019t live that long. That means you\u2019re her descendant. Since I can\u2019t kill the one who imprisoned me, I\u2019ll take her blood instead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The talon pressed harder against my neck, but I still didn\u2019t flinch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you really hate werewolves that much?\u201d I asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He let out a sharp scoff. \u201cWhat do you think? I was locked away, forgotten, left to rot in silence. Do you have any idea what that does to a spirit?\u201d His flames flared with every word. \u201cYou creatures have no honor. No understanding of balance. You\u2019ll fight each other over scraps and dare touch what you don\u2019t understand. You trapped me because you were afraid. You feared my power.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He leaned closer. \u201cAnd now, I\u2019ll make you regret ever being born.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I looked up at him, meeting his burning stare with steady eyes. \u201cThen do it,\u201d I said. \u201cKill me if that\u2019s what you want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That made him pause.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou mock me,\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I shrugged. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t call it mocking. I just know you can\u2019t kill me yet, if you want revenge.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His frown deepened. \u201cYou\u2019re too bold for someone so weak.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd you\u2019re hot-headed for someone so ancient,\u201d I shot back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment his phoenix-gold eyes darkened; I almost laughed at the sight, then checked myself. No point poking more at a thing that could burn me alive, especially while he had the upper hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou want your revenge, right?\u201d I asked. He didn\u2019t answer, but he was listening. \u201cIf you want revenge on werewolves for trapping you, then slaying them one by one would be childish, and boring. It wouldn\u2019t mean anything compared to what\u00a0<\/p>\n
IM\u00a0<\/p>\n
12:55 Tue, Dec 23 @\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 59\u00a0<\/p>\n
they took from you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He cocked his head. \u201cIs that so?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proposing an alliance,\u201d he said smoothly. \u201cYou\u2019ll stand by me, and in return, I\u2019ll give you what you\u2019ve craved for centuries, satisfaction. You\u2019ll have a front-row seat to watch some werewolves suffer. You can enjoy yourself, do whatever you want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He regarded me for a long moment, then said, \u201cAnd what makes you think I would accept such a proponal? Your idea is dow and you are nothing compared to me. Why would I accept anything from a weak werewolf? I am the mighty Phoenix-\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I have ruled for centuries,\u201d I interrupted. \u201cI\u2019ve commanded power strong enough to bring warriors to their knees. I\u2019ve destroyed packs before you even learned to say your own name. How many times are you going to repeat that line before you realize it\u2019s lost its meaning?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words died in his throat. He froze, eyes widening as he instinctively took a step back. \u201cYou\u2026. how do you know that?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I leaned forward, my lips curving into a smile. \u201cYou\u2019ve said it before. So many times, in fact, I\u2019ve lost count.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s impossible,\u201d he whispered, shaking his head. \u201cThis is the first time we\u2019ve met.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo. It\u2019s not our first meeting. This is the tenth life we\u2019ve met.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou heard me. I\u2019ve died nine times. This is my tenth life.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The firebird tilted his head, watching me closely. His feathers shimmered like molten gold, but the skepticism in his gaze was sharp. \u201cNine times?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded. \u201cIn all those lives, I never remembered anything. But this time, I do. I remember everything. I remember you. phoenix. We were supposed to meet a few years from now, but I couldn\u2019t wait. I need to get stronger before that time comes. And for that, I need your help.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The phoenix blinked, his fiery eyes narrowing slightly. He stared at me without saying a word, his expression unreadable. Just as I began to think he didn\u2019t believe me, a knowing look crossed his face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo wonder,\u201d he said finally, his voice low. \u201cThere was something strange about you. You also felt familiar. But I thought it was because of the blood of your ancestor running in your veins. I didn\u2019t expect that we had met in your past lives.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I blinked at him. He was taking this far better than I expected.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tilted his head, wings folding back against his body. \u201cSo you\u2019re saying that, in those past lives, I agreed to your proposal?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes. But it wasn\u2019t revenge I asked for back then. I was a general. My proposal was to kill the enemy pack and to watch wolves die. You agreed to help me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He chuckled, the sound rumbling like thunder. \u201cThat does sound like something I would do.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I rolled my eyes. Still the same arrogant bird.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you died,\u201d he said, \u201cdoes that mean I was the one who eventually killed you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
How was I supposed to tell him that he didn\u2019t get the chance? When the final battle came, he fought for me and died trying to protect me? Damien had killed him. The phoenix that was said to be immortal but he was slain by a single man.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I didn\u2019t say anything, he sighed and looked away. \u201cWhatever it is you\u2019re remembering,\u201d he said finally, \u201cit\u2019s not pleasant.\u201d He looked back at me, a smirk tugging at his beak. \u201cFine, girl. I\u2019ll stand by your side and help you until you get your revenge. If you were strong enough to release me this time, it means you\u2019re powerful enough to be interesting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
12:55 Tue, Dec 23 ! M\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 59\u00a0<\/p>\n
A grin spread across his face. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to see where this journey takes us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNeither can I.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u7530\u00a0<\/p>\n
AD\u00a0<\/p>\n
Comment\u00a0<\/p>\n
Send gift\u00a0<\/p>\n
No Ads\u00a0<\/p>\n
KM\u00a0<\/p>\n
Editorial Board: Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.<\/p>\n
Hope Is Not Optional \u2014 Manuel Flores 59 Chapter 59\u00a0 Chapter 59\u00a0 Selene\u00a0 His talon pressed harder against my throat, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-the-ruthless-tycoons-obsession-novel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27853\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}