The supreme dao

, his older but steadfast friend, chased after him. Despite their differences, they had be

m called out, frustrati

amazing lakeside spot; you'll love it!" Aric prattled on,

ou really want to be here, don't you?" I turned to stare at Liam, h

yed shirking his duties, Aric would never know. They raced through the forest, their

r, panting as he tried to keep up with Aric, who

ck. It was their very own hideout-a cave leading underground. It felt like something their ancestors migh

ilt started to gnaw at Aric. He shouldn't have brought Liam here; his friend wouldn't have gotten hurt

ere all talk, Aric

n't hide the joy cre

like a great place. It'

lake was sat in the middle of a circle shaped cave, fed by water seeping up from beneath

low. The stones seemed to pulse with an inner light, casting shimmering reflections on the lake's surface. The ai

orld, a secret realm only they knew about. He could feel the excitement

agic. The dark, still waters mirrored the glowing stones, creating an illusion of a st

c whispered, his eyes s

s awe. "Yeah, it's incredible.

elting away. This moment, this shared dis

ious children, while simultaneously, a u

men and even rabbit women. However, the beasts were not always united. Many species had been driven to extinction through internal strife, their territories lost in bloody conflicts. The werewolves and mermaids, fox folks and great cats as the most dominant families, offered sanctuary to smaller, weaker beasts who sought protection. In exchange, th

ermination of beastkind, seeing them as little more than monsters. Their raids and campaigns left scars across the Beast Domain, fueling

h of the beast folks the humans could effectively fight them, sometimes even surpass them. They had forgers and utilities the beast couldn't afford. Certain noble houses even took it open

ould be mildly traced from centuries ago, hatred th

nt of the chaos beyond hi

nds of experiment under beast they've captured, making the pack and beast folk to burn their injured to death

r Alpha, Silvermane, standing vigilant at the edge of the clearing, his keen eyes scanning the darkness. H