---- Chapter 8 Ever since Damon disappeared from my world, everything had been going perfectly. Not only had I recovered my former powers and freed myself from that toxic relationship, but my career was also flourishing beyond my wildest dreams. Countless wolves had approached me, testing the waters, hoping to become my mate. I maintained a policy of neither encouraging nor rejecting them outright. As the leader of our entire race, having admirers was perfectly natural. But a mate? What was that even worth? Nothing could be more important than being an excellent leader for my people. Werewolves and vampires have been mortal enemies for centuries. ---- For years, the vampires had been quietly rebuilding their strength, biding their time until they could completely eliminate our kind. With our superior physical abilities, the vampires usually avoided direct confrontation. I never expected them to be bold enough to attack me personally! But within seconds, I found myself completely surrounded. Pale, fanged monsters circled me like vultures. I instinctively shifted into my wolf form, hoping to intimidate them. The area around us had already become a battlefield of carnage. Even with my considerable strength, I couldn't avoid getting injured by their coordinated assault. The wounds on my body sent strange, searing pain through my nervous system. I realized these vampires possessed weapons capable of truly ---- killing werewolves. Otherwise, with my constitution, I would never be experiencing such agony! While I was analyzing the situation, a vampire hiding in the shadows launched a sneak attack from behind. At that critical moment, Damon burst from a corner and threw himself between me and the deadly strike. "Aria, get away from here!" I watched in shock as a silver arrow pierced straight through Damon's heart. The impact sent him flying backward, and his body immediately began crumbling to ash. My personal guards weren't useless either. They quickly regained control of the situation, capturing all the remaining assassins. After the battle ended, I looked directly at this