Chapter 53 – Love Lost

• As the pain of the shattered bond reverberated through Alexander's soul, he stumbled further into the depths of the forest surrounding the palace. Each step felt like an eternity, his heart heavy with an ache that seemed insurmountable. His emotions were out of sorts, and he yearned for solace, a reprieve from the whirlwind of thoughts that threatened to consume him.
• The moon hung high in the night sky, casting an ethereal glow over the ancient trees that surrounded him. A mournful howl escaped his lips, a sound that echoed his inner turmoil. With each agonized cry, his body trembled, and the lycan transformation began to overtake him. The change was fierce and unrelenting, a physical embodiment of his emotional turmoil.
• In moments, Alexander's form shifted, his limbs elongating, his body contorting, and his senses sharpening. In place of the tormented man stood Ajax, his black fur sleek and shimmering in the moonlight. Eyes that were once human now gleamed with a wild, untamed fire, a reflection of the storm within.