As Ansel got to the dark corners of the alley, he saw five men surrounding a wounded man which he immediately recognized to be Justin Li.He had been beating so badly and could hardly lift his head up to see Ansel."Hit him one more time and face my wrath!" Ansel said coldly, his voice projecting in the alley.The men who were assaulting Justin Li halted their blows and turned to face Ansel, whose calm demeanor was in contrast to the chaos of the moment. His hands were tucked casually in his pockets, exuding an aura of quiet confidence.Beside him was snake Li who looked like he had just gotten back from hell.One of the five gangsters smirked and taunted Snake Li, “So, this is the hero you’ve brought to save you?”The rest of the men joined in his laughter, their eyes fixed on Ansel with a mixture of mockery and disbelief.They had expected the Li brothers to bring a strong huger person and not some ordinary man.Snake Li's voice brimmed with pride as he declared, "Brother Ansel has

Ansel’s shock was evident as he exclaimed, “Fifty thousand dollars?! That’s outrageous!” His words were directed towards the shop attendant, who he had assumed to be the owner. “This is pure robbery!” he added.Chris on the other hand was impatiently waiting for Ansel to get humiliated.He decided to find something to say in order to fuel the conversation.The shop owner’s gaze conveyed a subtle accusation as she scrutinized Ansel. She figured out that he wasn't going to pay a dime.How could she have been so foolish?Compared to Chris, Ansel’s casual look and modest clothing made him seem from a different, more ordinary social class..She should have never worn the wrist watch for him in the first place.The shop owner wasted no time in reaching for the telephone, her eyes never leaving Ansel. “Call the police right away,” she commanded, her tone authoritative.Ansel could hardly believe his ears, was the woman really going to arrest him for a crime he didn't commit?He looked over

Ansel's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger as he struggled to maintain his composure. He balled his fist and took a deep breath before speaking."Prove it, Chris," Ansel said, his voice low and even. "Prove to everyone that I'm crazy. You are making things up!"Chris scoffed harshly upon hearing Ansel's challenging words, he stood his ground, his eyes flashing with defiance. "You think I am making things up, Ansel? That's ridiculous! … Everyone…He's been acting strange for weeks, and now he's accusing me of lying. Can't you see how crazy he is?"Chris smiled smugly when he saw his granduncle nod his head in agreement, he figured out that if he portrayed Ansel as crazy in the presence of everyone then Ansel could get kicked out of the mansion and their lives could go back to the way it used to be.And for their lives to go back to the way it used to be, then Ansel would have to leave their family for good.Meanwhile, the rest of the family members exchanged worried glances, unsur

"Lower your weapons! Stand down, now!" Vinny bellowed, his voice piercing the air as he raised his hands, palms outwards, towards the special task force members. The sound of guns being cocked and safeties released had sent a jolt of adrenaline through him, and he knew he had to act fast to prevent a disastrous misunderstanding.A hundred humans stood together, surrounded by the eerie landscape of the strange world.The task force men glanced at their own commander, awaiting a signal. With a slight nod, they received the confirmation they needed, and their weapons were slowly, cautiously lowered.On the other hand, Zach had been on his usual routine of checking the area for any trespassers.When they heard the loud trumpet, they had initially thought that a large beast had encroached their space.Zach gathered hundreds of soldiers and they all held weapons.But as they got closer, the distinctive scent reached their nose.It was different from the usual scent of the people in their vi

The man was popularly known as Henry, he had a pair of glasses on and seemed to be interested in what Ansel was reading.Henry slid into the chair beside Ansel, his eyes fixed on the book in Ansel's hands. His fingers swiftly darted into his pocket and emerged with a small, glowing orb. He placed it on the table between them, and Ansel's eyes widened in confusion. Henry smiled as he leaned in to whisper,"The orb is for secrecy. Some people might want to eavesdrop on our conversation but this orb will help to keep our conversation discreet." Ansel's gaze narrowed, his eyes locked on Henry's face. “Why are you here?” he asked, his voice low. “And who are you, exactly?”Henry's chuckle sounded a bit forced, his eyes darting around Ansel's mask as he tried his best to see Ansel's face. 'I'm Henry,' he said, his voice tinged with a hint of nervousness. 'A... friend, of sorts. I've been looking for someone with your particular interests.”He was a young werewolf, a loner and a book fre