King‑wolf Cassius, who had lost his wolf‑bone, endured agonizing pain on every full‑moon night. All year round, Theonite soothed his agony with her bloodline and bore his obsessive possession. Yet Selena, who stole credit for Theonite’s life‑saving deed, returned. Unaware of his true affection, Cassius sided with her, tormented Theonite, and left her to die amid snowstorms. Upon uncovering the truth, he drowned in bitter remorse and endured endless hardship in search of her.
