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The Rise of the Scarface Luna HD MBR
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00:00:06Mating with me was your ladder to power, wasn't it, Roderick?
00:00:10Oh, spare me, Lyric. I can barely stand the sight of you. How could I possibly bring you to Alpha
00:00:15meetings?
00:00:18My name is Lyric Harper. Roderick Fletcher's discarded mate, branded the ugly wolf of the pack.
00:00:24Today, I finally found the courage to confront him.
00:00:27But I didn't give this scar to myself. You promised you'd take me to the best doctors.
00:00:32Even your own family doesn't care enough to help you. Why would I? Stop dreaming, Lyric, and get out of
00:00:36my pack.
00:00:36You ugly creep! Get out of our pack!
00:00:39You don't deserve the title of Luna!
00:00:41My own mate, in front of everyone, ended it completely.
00:00:49I went to the Faceless Bar, the only place no one could see me cry.
00:01:00A stranger sat down beside me.
00:01:04A refill for the princess, please.
00:01:08He wore an elegant mask. I couldn't see his face, but everything about him screamed one word.
00:01:14Power.
00:01:15He called me princess.
00:01:17Why don't we make a deal, princess?
00:01:20Have fun tonight, and go our separate ways by morning.
00:01:24A one-night offer.
00:01:25He couldn't see my face.
00:01:28He didn't know how ugly I was.
00:01:33But, but you don't even know me.
00:01:41I don't need to. It's simply for fun.
00:01:48Although I should warn you, it'll be a long night.
00:01:59He couldn't climax, and I had never been touched.
00:02:07Can we keep our masks on?
00:02:10Of course.
00:02:11Your wish is my command, princess.
00:02:19It was the best night of my life.
00:02:22He made love to me in the gentlest way.
00:02:26And then, the impossible happened.
00:02:29That, that was strange.
00:02:31He climaxed it inside me.
00:02:34Who are you?
00:02:37He took off his mask.
00:02:39He was the most stunning man I had ever seen.
00:02:42You were a virgin.
00:02:44You should have told me at the bar.
00:02:47He said he wanted one more day.
00:02:49Just one more day with me.
00:02:52But by morning, he was gone.
00:03:02Five years passed.
00:03:04I buried the memory of that night.
00:03:06But fate wasn't done with me yet.
00:03:08I need you, Laric.
00:03:10Our pack owes a debt to Darkspire.
00:03:12They're calling it in.
00:03:14What does that have to do with me?
00:03:16They need a Luna.
00:03:17A woman from our family.
00:03:19For one year.
00:03:20Darkspire.
00:03:21Jairus Dreadmore.
00:03:22They said he was more terrifying than death itself.
00:03:25You want to sacrifice me to a monster?
00:03:27It's our only way out.
00:03:29And your scar is gone.
00:03:32It's like fate itself approved.
00:03:34So here I stand with Isolde, his mother, in the Darkspire's meeting room, waiting to meet the monster.
00:03:40Jairus will be joining us shortly.
00:03:43I waited an hour.
00:03:44Then another.
00:03:47And then, the doors finally opened.
00:03:50The man who walked in was the man who held me in that bar five years ago.
00:03:54I'm so in love with you.
00:03:57Jairus Dreadmore.
00:03:58The man who abandoned me.
00:04:00The man who was about to become my mate.
00:04:03Jairus Dreadmore walked right past me.
00:04:05Didn't even spare me a glance.
00:04:09Jairus!
00:04:10We've been waiting for over an hour!
00:04:13I have no interest in bonding with someone I feel nothing for.
00:04:21He left.
00:04:23Just like five years ago.
00:04:26I went to the restroom.
00:04:28When I came back, I got lost in the corridor.
00:04:31Then, a tiny hand grabbed mine.
00:04:35Miss, can you help my brother?
00:04:40Your brother?
00:04:41What's wrong?
00:04:43He's really sick.
00:04:45I don't know any other adults.
00:04:50Please.
00:04:52She led me to a room.
00:04:55The boy on the bed was convulsing, burning up like fire.
00:05:00My goodness!
00:05:01Get me warm water and towels, quickly!
00:05:04My hands moved as if guided.
00:05:09Minutes later, he was calm.
00:05:12You saved him!
00:05:14Even faster than mommy!
00:05:17And then mommy appeared.
00:05:21Who are you?
00:05:23Why are you touching my son?
00:05:25Get out!
00:05:26Mark to Monroe.
00:05:28The mother of his children.
00:05:30The woman who looked at me like I was garbage.
00:05:39Is this a joke?
00:05:40You just touched him?
00:05:43It's true, mommy!
00:05:44Mommy, she touched Zylon and he stopped shaking, even faster than you!
00:05:49It was just a coincidence.
00:05:51Don't either of you let this woman touch my children again.
00:05:54Her glare told me I wasn't a savior.
00:05:56I was a threat.
00:05:57But Yisold clearly had other plans.
00:06:01Her ability is exactly what we need.
00:06:05Then, the contract.
00:06:07The deal stands.
00:06:08She heals Zylon and your debt is clear.
00:06:11One year only.
00:06:13One year.
00:06:14The shelf life of a tool.
00:06:21Remember, you're here as a tool, not his lover.
00:06:27I thought Roderick would vanish from my life.
00:06:30I was wrong.
00:06:32Lyric, we need to talk.
00:06:34There's nothing to talk about.
00:06:37Take me to the temple and sever the bond.
00:06:41No.
00:06:43I think we should start over.
00:06:46He was actually smiling, as if those words were some kind of sweet confession.
00:06:51What did you say?
00:06:53I was wrong, okay?
00:06:54I was an asshole.
00:06:56But you're beautiful now, Lyric.
00:06:59I can give you everything you deserve now.
00:07:02You disgust me.
00:07:03It's over, Roderick.
00:07:05We haven't cut the ribbon at the temple yet.
00:07:08As long as that ribbon remains,
00:07:13you're still legally my mate.
00:07:15If Jairus Dreadmoe finds out his bride is still mated to another man,
00:07:20do you think he'd still want you?
00:07:24You're threatening me.
00:07:26It's love, darling.
00:07:27I'll give you time.
00:07:33I was out of time.
00:07:35Jairus' patience was wearing thin.
00:07:38Alpha Jairus is waiting for you.
00:07:42He led me to an office.
00:07:44Jairus was seated behind a desk,
00:07:46a gun resting in his hand.
00:07:49Your father tells me you've been having second thoughts about our arrangement.
00:07:54No, it's just...
00:07:55There's a complication.
00:07:58What kind of complication?
00:08:00I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.
00:08:03How could I say it?
00:08:04That I was still bound to another man?
00:08:07You don't want to marry me?
00:08:10It's not what you think.
00:08:12His finger slid onto the trigger.
00:08:15Not pointed at me.
00:08:17At my father's car outside the window.
00:08:20Your father's debt is triple what he owns.
00:08:22If you want to back out,
00:08:24I can reclaim everything right now.
00:08:30He fired.
00:08:31The sound of shattering glass pierced through my skull like a blade.
00:08:36Stop!
00:08:38Enough!
00:08:39I'll sign.
00:08:40I'll go with you.
00:08:42That's better.
00:08:44Remember,
00:08:44you don't have a choice, Lyric Harper.
00:08:47After being sold off by my own father,
00:08:49the only warmth I felt came from Jace.
00:08:52He was furious.
00:08:52He stormed to the outskirts of Darkspire
00:08:55and demanded to see me.
00:08:58Lyric!
00:08:59Are you okay?
00:09:00Did they hurt you?
00:09:01Who are you?
00:09:03Outsiders aren't allowed here.
00:09:05I'm her best friend!
00:09:07You kidnappers have no right to stop me.
00:09:09Watch your tongue.
00:09:10This is Darkspire.
00:09:12I'm speaking the truth.
00:09:14She never wanted to marry that monster.
00:09:16Before Jace could finish,
00:09:18Kale's fist was already in his face.
00:09:20Stop!
00:09:22Jace!
00:09:22When they were finally pulled apart,
00:09:25Jace's lip was split.
00:09:27Kale's brow was bleeding.
00:09:30What's going on here?
00:09:32Jairus arrived.
00:09:34His gaze lingered on Jace for a full five seconds.
00:09:37Get him out.
00:09:38Now.
00:09:39Next time I see him here,
00:09:41he won't leave alive.
00:09:48The Alpha King's funeral was held at the Silver Citadel.
00:09:52It was my first public appearance as Jairus' Luna.
00:09:56No one cared about the dead king.
00:09:58All the whispers were about who would become the next Alpha King.
00:10:02Stay by my side.
00:10:04Don't speak to anyone.
00:10:06I understand.
00:10:07But someone sought me out on his own.
00:10:10You must be Lyric.
00:10:12Jairus' new Luna.
00:10:14Absolutely stunning.
00:10:16And you are?
00:10:17Zerac Callahan.
00:10:20Jairus' old friend.
00:10:22We used to be quite close.
00:10:24He smiled warmly,
00:10:25but my instinct screamed,
00:10:27this man was dangerous.
00:10:28You know,
00:10:29Jairus and I have a tradition.
00:10:32We make bets.
00:10:34What kind of bet?
00:10:36This time,
00:10:37the wager
00:10:38is you.
00:10:41I froze.
00:10:42He looked at me like I was a dessert about to be served.
00:10:45Seven days.
00:10:46Within seven days,
00:10:48I'll have you walking into my room willingly.
00:10:50Jairus didn't refuse.
00:10:51He didn't even get angry.
00:10:52He just gave a slight nod.
00:10:54Jairus Dreadmore waged my loyalty.
00:10:59But Roderick didn't disappear.
00:11:01He was there in the funeral crowd,
00:11:03a festering thorn.
00:11:05We're not finished, Lilac.
00:11:07Don't touch me.
00:11:08We're done.
00:11:10Roderick,
00:11:11are you harassing my Luna?
00:11:13Your Luna.
00:11:15She still carries a mate bond with me.
00:11:17You're just picking up my leftovers.
00:11:19Jairus' eyes shifted.
00:11:21Not anger.
00:11:21Something much colder.
00:11:23Leave now.
00:11:24Or your pack will be short one alpha.
00:11:28I couldn't wait any longer.
00:11:30Roderick,
00:11:31this tumor had to be removed.
00:11:33Otherwise,
00:11:34I'd never stand by Jairus' side
00:11:35with a clear conscience.
00:11:36I told Jairus everything.
00:11:38His reaction was calmer than I expected.
00:11:41Kale,
00:11:41Narion.
00:11:42Get the car.
00:11:43We're going to Roderick's territory.
00:11:45What are you going to do?
00:11:50End this.
00:11:52He stormed into Roderick's estate.
00:11:54Jairus,
00:11:55Jairus,
00:11:56you can't just barge in here.
00:11:59Temple,
00:12:01now,
00:12:01you're coming with me.
00:12:03You think you can force me?
00:12:05I'm an alpha.
00:12:07You're an alpha?
00:12:09Then you should know,
00:12:10in my world,
00:12:11you're less than a servant.
00:12:14Jairus' claws pierced Roderick's shoulder.
00:12:16Blood dripped down his arm.
00:12:23Cut the robin,
00:12:24or I'll rip out your heart
00:12:25and cut it myself.
00:12:27Your choice.
00:12:28Stop.
00:12:29Stop.
00:12:30I'll cut it.
00:12:31I'll cut it.
00:12:49The scissors snipped.
00:12:51Something that had been locked inside me for years
00:12:54finally broke.
00:12:56I felt as light as a feather.
00:12:59Marta lured me to the garden
00:13:00under the guise of discussing the children.
00:13:03I know we got off on the wrong foot.
00:13:04But your help with Silen,
00:13:06I'm truly grateful.
00:13:08I just did what I could.
00:13:09Have some of this.
00:13:10My own blend.
00:13:12It's good for your health.
00:13:16I drank.
00:13:17It tasted strange.
00:13:19Then,
00:13:20the world began to melt.
00:13:27I saw Jairus
00:13:29walking into the garden.
00:13:30His silver eyes gazed at me tenderly.
00:13:36I reached out his hand.
00:13:38Come with me, Lyric.
00:13:45I followed him into a room.
00:13:51I kissed him.
00:13:55When I woke,
00:13:56I was alone on the garden table.
00:13:59Marta was gone.
00:14:00So was the Jerrys.
00:14:05I thought it was just a strange dream.
00:14:07I had no idea that KISS had been recorded
00:14:10and sent to the real Jairus.
00:14:16That night,
00:14:18Jairus returned to the estate.
00:14:20His eyes weren't their usual cold steel.
00:14:24They were burning crimson.
00:14:27Who did you see today?
00:14:29I went to the garden.
00:14:30Had tea with Marta.
00:14:32Then I came back.
00:14:33That's it?
00:14:35No one else?
00:14:36No.
00:14:38What's going on?
00:14:39Liar.
00:14:41He threw his phone at me.
00:14:43On the screen,
00:14:44I was in Zarin's arms,
00:14:46kissing him.
00:14:47It's not what it looks like!
00:14:48Marta drugged my tea!
00:14:50I thought it was you!
00:14:52Enough.
00:14:54You disgust me.
00:14:55I thought you were different.
00:14:58But you're even cheaper.
00:15:01Please, just listen!
00:15:03I don't want to hear your excuses.
00:15:06Know your place.
00:15:07You're a tool.
00:15:08Don't ever think you're a real loon.
00:15:10He laughed.
00:15:11Every word of my defense
00:15:12bounced off him like stones on rock.
00:15:14He didn't believe a single syllable.
00:15:16On our mating ceremony day,
00:15:18I stood alone in the temple hall
00:15:20in the gown he sent.
00:15:22One hour.
00:15:22Two.
00:15:23Guests began to whisper,
00:15:25then rise and leave.
00:15:26This is a disgrace to Darkspire.
00:15:34Just wait a little longer.
00:15:35He'll come.
00:15:38Three hours later,
00:15:39the doors finally opened.
00:15:41He walked in,
00:15:43no trace of apology on his face.
00:15:46Jairus Dreadmoor,
00:15:47do you accept
00:15:48Lyric Harper
00:15:49as your mate?
00:15:50I do.
00:15:52Lyric Harper,
00:15:53do you accept
00:15:54Jairus Dreadmoor
00:15:55as your mate?
00:15:57I...
00:15:58I do.
00:15:59After the ceremony,
00:16:00he leaned in
00:16:01and whispered in my ear,
00:16:03Stay away from me.
00:16:04Don't ever come near me.
00:16:13I can't believe I'm doing this,
00:16:15but I have to see him.
00:16:20Our wedding night,
00:16:21he went to Marta's room.
00:16:23The days after our mating
00:16:25were colder
00:16:26than I ever imagined.
00:16:28He never looked at me,
00:16:30never spoke to me.
00:16:33Marta, on the other hand,
00:16:34was thoroughly enjoying
00:16:35the situation.
00:16:37You delivered breakfast
00:16:38to the Alpha's room?
00:16:39Who told you to do that?
00:16:41You don't even have the right
00:16:42to go near him.
00:16:44I was just trying to do
00:16:45my duty as Luna.
00:16:48Luna, you?
00:16:49Don't make me laugh.
00:16:51You're just a tool.
00:16:52When this year ends,
00:16:53you'll be kicked out.
00:16:59I went back to my room
00:17:01and stared at myself
00:17:02in the mirror.
00:17:04Inside me,
00:17:05there was already a child.
00:17:07Jairus' child.
00:17:08But I couldn't tell him.
00:17:14Not now.
00:17:15Not when he hated me this much.
00:17:21Maddie was Jairus' sister,
00:17:23locked in an asylum for years.
00:17:25The day she escaped
00:17:27and came home,
00:17:28the air in the entire estate
00:17:29went still.
00:17:30She looked innocent and sweet,
00:17:33but something inside
00:17:34those silver eyes was broken.
00:17:36So you're my brother's new toy?
00:17:38You're pretty.
00:17:39Has he told you his secrets yet?
00:17:41What secrets?
00:17:42Like how he killed our father?
00:17:44How he imprisoned our brother?
00:17:46How he's nothing
00:17:47but a starving beast
00:17:48in human skin?
00:17:49As she spoke,
00:17:50she was playing with a dagger.
00:17:52You murderer.
00:17:55The next second,
00:17:57she lunged at Jairus,
00:17:58who had just walked in.
00:17:59The blade sank into Jairus' chest.
00:18:01Blood soaked through his shirt.
00:18:03Maddie was dragged away,
00:18:04but her manic laughter
00:18:05echoed through the hallway.
00:18:08Jairus was brought to the infirmary.
00:18:11Kale specifically ordered me
00:18:12to tend to his wound.
00:18:14It was the first time
00:18:15I was this close to him.
00:18:16His shirt was cut open,
00:18:17revealing his solid chest,
00:18:19but those savage wounds
00:18:20made my heart clench.
00:18:22The blade was poisoned.
00:18:24I need to clean it first,
00:18:26then stitch.
00:18:27Then do it.
00:18:28My hands pressed against his skin.
00:18:30You were scared earlier.
00:18:32I can feed every single breath he took.
00:18:34Not of her.
00:18:35Of me dying.
00:18:36He was right.
00:18:37The moment I saw him collapse and bleed,
00:18:39my heart nearly stopped.
00:18:41Listen.
00:18:41About what happened before.
00:18:43The video with Zurok.
00:18:44I may have overreacted.
00:18:46Maybe you should.
00:18:49Focus on healing first.
00:18:51We'll talk about the rest later.
00:18:53He closed his eyes.
00:18:54I caught the faintest curve
00:18:56at the corner of his lips.
00:18:59Jairus' wound was healing.
00:19:00Our relationship
00:19:01seemed to be thawing
00:19:02just a little.
00:19:08But Marta would never allow that.
00:19:12You think you can crawl
00:19:13into his heart
00:19:14while he's injured?
00:19:15Don't dream, Lyric.
00:19:16He's just using you for healing.
00:19:19I wasn't thinking
00:19:20anything like that.
00:19:21Let me warn you,
00:19:22he's not someone
00:19:23you can aspire to.
00:19:24You're just a transitional tool.
00:19:25When this year ends,
00:19:26you'll be discarded.
00:19:31Mattie was confined to her room,
00:19:32but every time I passed by,
00:19:35I could hear her singing.
00:19:36That song was about
00:19:38a forgotten pack.
00:19:39I didn't know that
00:19:40a greater storm
00:19:41was brewing outside
00:19:42Darkspire.
00:19:44It was on his way,
00:19:45and its target was me.
00:19:49Jairus recovered quickly.
00:19:53His attitude toward me
00:19:55began to quietly shift.
00:20:00They started inviting me
00:20:02to accompany him
00:20:03to various events.
00:20:11The twin Zylans
00:20:12and Zyla's birthday
00:20:13was approaching.
00:20:15Jairus asked me
00:20:15to help plan the party.
00:20:17Lyric,
00:20:18will you come to our party?
00:20:20Of course I will.
00:20:21What gifts do you want?
00:20:22We don't want anything.
00:20:24Just play games with us.
00:20:29On the day of the party,
00:20:30I wore my favorite dress.
00:20:32At least for one day,
00:20:33I wanted to look like a person,
00:20:35not a tool.
00:20:37But I had no idea.
00:20:39The party was about
00:20:40to swallow everything.
00:20:42The twins' birthday party
00:20:43was Darkspire's
00:20:44biggest event of the year.
00:20:46This time,
00:20:47all the nobles
00:20:47and alphas came.
00:20:50Don't you dare
00:20:51go near my children today.
00:20:53I won't allow
00:20:54a woman of ruined reputation
00:20:55to touch them.
00:20:56I won't appear
00:20:57in front of them.
00:21:01But the children
00:21:02spotted me.
00:21:04They ran over
00:21:06and Zyla grabbed my hand.
00:21:08Lyric!
00:21:09Come play with us!
00:21:11You promised.
00:21:15I couldn't refuse them.
00:21:18These children
00:21:19knew nothing
00:21:21of politics.
00:21:23They only knew
00:21:24that I loved them.
00:21:26Jairus stood in the distance,
00:21:28watching me laugh
00:21:29with the twins.
00:21:30His eyes held a softness
00:21:32I'd never seen before.
00:21:36The party music
00:21:37was still playing.
00:21:40But at my feet
00:21:41lay a corpse.
00:21:43The body
00:21:44of Executioner Lucy.
00:21:45Ten minutes ago,
00:21:46she was threatening me.
00:21:47She said my secret
00:21:49wouldn't stay hidden.
00:21:50Now she was dead.
00:21:51Killed by my own power.
00:21:56I hid her body
00:21:57in the corner
00:21:58of the powder room,
00:21:59covering her face
00:22:00with a gown.
00:22:01Lyric!
00:22:01The host is calling for you!
00:22:03You're coming on stage
00:22:04to play the game with me!
00:22:08Sure, sweetheart.
00:22:09I will be right there.
00:22:14I tucked my bloodstained hand
00:22:16into the folds of my skirt
00:22:18and walked onto the stage,
00:22:20smiling.
00:22:30Executioners in black uniform
00:22:31streamed in like sharks
00:22:33scenting blood.
00:22:34Everyone stay where you are.
00:22:36No one leaves the hall.
00:22:38A murder has been committed.
00:22:43Cole,
00:22:44leader of the Executioners.
00:22:46The victim was one of ours,
00:22:47Lucy.
00:22:49The killer is a sight.
00:22:53Siphon.
00:22:54The word exploded
00:22:55through the hall.
00:22:56Everyone's face changed.
00:22:57Siphon was a curse.
00:22:59And I was that very curse.
00:23:01Cole,
00:23:02this is private territory.
00:23:03You have no authority
00:23:04to conduct a public
00:23:05interrogation here.
00:23:06The Alpha King is dead,
00:23:07Jairus.
00:23:08The rules have changed.
00:23:10On what grounds
00:23:11are you interrogating everyone?
00:23:12This is trespassing!
00:23:14You're always on edge.
00:23:15What secrets
00:23:16are the two of you hiding?
00:23:17Jairus's fists were clenched.
00:23:19I knew he might charge
00:23:20at any moment.
00:23:22Jairus.
00:23:23Enough.
00:23:30I'll answer them myself.
00:23:32Luna Lyric.
00:23:35Did you know the victim?
00:23:38Cole stared at me.
00:23:39His eyes were like a snake's.
00:23:44She approached me
00:23:45at the start of the party.
00:23:47She said some strange things.
00:23:49What kind of things?
00:23:52She asked if I knew
00:23:53a girl with a scar
00:23:54on her face.
00:23:55I said no.
00:23:58Then,
00:23:58she left.
00:24:01That's all?
00:24:03That's all.
00:24:05You're lying,
00:24:06Luna Lyric.
00:24:07She must have
00:24:08discovered something.
00:24:10Discovered that
00:24:11you're a siphon.
00:24:13The hall erupted.
00:24:16Every gaze
00:24:18stabbed into me.
00:24:23I'm not lying.
00:24:25Then let us verify.
00:24:30Hold out your hand.
00:24:34After a siphon
00:24:35uses their power,
00:24:37a special scent
00:24:38lingers under their nails.
00:24:40Enough.
00:24:41Jairus stepped
00:24:41in front of me.
00:24:44She is my Luna.
00:24:46No one touches her
00:24:48without my permission.
00:24:49You're making an enemy
00:24:50of the executioners,
00:24:51Jairus.
00:24:57I don't care.
00:25:02Jairus pulled me
00:25:02out of the hall.
00:25:03His strides were fast,
00:25:05his grip on my hand
00:25:06almost painful.
00:25:07I need you to tell me.
00:25:09Did you kill her?
00:25:11Yes.
00:25:12But I didn't mean to.
00:25:14She threatened me.
00:25:16I looked into his eyes.
00:25:17She said if I was the siphon,
00:25:18she'd kill me herself.
00:25:20Do you have proof
00:25:21that she threatened you first?
00:25:23No.
00:25:24Just my word.
00:25:27He was silent for a long time.
00:25:30I'll handle this.
00:25:32But you can't use your ability
00:25:33on your own anymore
00:25:34under any circumstances.
00:25:38You're not turning me over to them?
00:25:42I never give up what's mine.
00:25:45Jairus's words gave me
00:25:46a sense of reassurance.
00:25:48But I knew the storm outside
00:25:49wasn't over.
00:25:53Marta wouldn't let me
00:25:54survive this crisis.
00:25:55Her next move
00:25:56was already in play.
00:25:59Jairus managed to suppress
00:26:00the executioner's investigation
00:26:01for now.
00:26:02But Marta's revenge
00:26:03came even faster.
00:26:05That day,
00:26:06I went to work
00:26:06at Central Hospital
00:26:07as usual.
00:26:07Guinevere,
00:26:08my supervisor,
00:26:09came rushing towards me.
00:26:11Lyric,
00:26:11emergency.
00:26:12Four patients went
00:26:13into critical condition
00:26:14at the same time.
00:26:15What?
00:26:15I checked them this morning.
00:26:17They were all fine.
00:26:18Theolax was found
00:26:19in their bloodstream.
00:26:20It was the injection
00:26:21you gave them this morning.
00:26:23Theolax.
00:26:24Potent enough
00:26:25to kill weakened wolves.
00:26:27I ran to the cabinet.
00:26:29The bottle I had taken
00:26:30was still there.
00:26:31But at the bottom
00:26:32of the bottle,
00:26:33there was a tiny scratch mark,
00:26:35almost invisible.
00:26:37Someone had switched
00:26:38the labels.
00:26:40Marta stood at the end
00:26:40of the corridor.
00:26:42Lyric Harper,
00:26:43you are suspended
00:26:44effective immediately.
00:26:46It wasn't me.
00:26:47Someone...
00:26:48Leave this hospital.
00:26:53I lost my job,
00:26:55my reputation.
00:26:56The only thing
00:26:57I had left was Jairus.
00:26:59But on my way home,
00:27:00an even bigger nightmare
00:27:01struck.
00:27:04My car was forced
00:27:05off the road.
00:27:06Two masked men
00:27:07dragged me out.
00:27:09I struggled,
00:27:10screamed,
00:27:11but no one heard me.
00:27:13Stop screaming, Lyric.
00:27:14No one's coming
00:27:15to save you.
00:27:17Caden Dredmore,
00:27:19Jairus' brother.
00:27:20The man who was
00:27:21supposedly imprisoned
00:27:22in the endless abyss.
00:27:24He was free.
00:27:25I need your power
00:27:26to take back
00:27:27everything that's mine.
00:27:28But first,
00:27:29let's go pick up children.
00:27:31My dear nephew and niece.
00:27:33Zylon and Zyla.
00:27:34We kidnapped them.
00:27:36Caden took me
00:27:37to an abandoned
00:27:37underground cell.
00:27:39Please,
00:27:40release the children.
00:27:41They are innocent.
00:27:43I promised him anything,
00:27:44as long as he didn't
00:27:45hurt Zylon and Zyla.
00:27:47Anything?
00:27:48How noble.
00:27:49But I don't need
00:27:50your promises,
00:27:51Lyric.
00:27:51His claws
00:27:52raped across my face.
00:27:54I need your pain.
00:27:56Not ordinary strength,
00:27:57the poisonous claws
00:27:58of a hexed wolf,
00:27:59the wounds burned
00:28:00as if seared by lava.
00:28:01You think Jairus cares
00:28:03about you?
00:28:03He's just using your power
00:28:05to consolidate his rule.
00:28:06Like all tools,
00:28:08you'll be discard
00:28:09when you're no longer useful.
00:28:10He's not what you say.
00:28:12You're carrying
00:28:13his child,
00:28:14aren't you?
00:28:15Yet he won't even
00:28:16look at you.
00:28:17That's your master.
00:28:21The door was kicked open.
00:28:23Debris flew.
00:28:24Firelight burst in.
00:28:26Jairus stood in the doorway,
00:28:28drenched in blood,
00:28:29like a god of vengeance
00:28:31crawled out of hell.
00:28:32Little brother,
00:28:34you came.
00:28:36A bit slower
00:28:37than I expected.
00:28:38Release her!
00:28:39What?
00:28:40You're starting to care
00:28:41about this woman?
00:28:43Cut off the shit!
00:28:44Return her to you?
00:28:46Of course.
00:28:47All you have to do
00:28:48is give up the throne.
00:28:50The Alpha Trials
00:28:51withdraw.
00:28:53The throne isn't mine
00:28:54to give.
00:28:55It's what you'll never have.
00:28:57But she is mine.
00:28:59And I'm taking her.
00:29:00He lunged at Caden
00:29:01like a provoked beast.
00:29:04No!
00:29:08No!
00:29:09No!
00:29:11No!
00:29:11No!
00:29:11No!
00:29:12No!
00:29:12No!
00:29:12No!
00:29:12No!
00:29:13No!
00:29:13No!
00:29:14No!
00:29:15No!
00:29:16No!
00:29:16No!
00:29:18No!
00:29:21No!
00:29:23No!
00:29:24Two hex wolves
00:29:24tore into each other
00:29:25in that cramped cell.
00:29:27No!
00:29:28No!
00:29:28No!
00:29:28No!
00:29:28Caden lost.
00:29:29He was too arrogant
00:29:30and underestimated
00:29:31Jairus' fury.
00:29:35This wasn't over.
00:29:37This wasn't over.
00:29:37Caden escaped through the back door
00:29:39and Jairus ignored him.
00:29:43Lyric.
00:29:46Look at me.
00:29:47Look at me.
00:29:48His fingers were trembling.
00:29:51His fingers were trembling.
00:29:51He was afraid to touch my wounds.
00:29:53Afraid of hurting me.
00:29:56I swear it.
00:29:58No one will ever hurt you again.
00:30:02Ever.
00:30:08Jairus didn't take me straight back to the estate.
00:30:10He drove to a secluded lakeside cabin.
00:30:26You need to heal.
00:30:28Here.
00:30:29No one can find us.
00:30:38What about the children?
00:30:41Xylon and Xyla?
00:30:47They're safe.
00:30:49Caden just used them to threaten me.
00:30:51But it's over now.
00:30:56He just sat by the bed,
00:30:58watching me.
00:30:59Something in those silver eyes had changed.
00:31:06I thought I'd lost you.
00:31:13I'm here.
00:31:15I'm still alive.
00:31:16I'm still alive.
00:31:21The child.
00:31:24You're carrying my child.
00:31:27Why didn't you tell me?
00:31:28He knew.
00:31:30I lowered my eyes.
00:31:32Unable to look at him.
00:31:35I thought...
00:31:38You wouldn't want it.
00:31:41I want it.
00:31:42I want you.
00:31:43I want this child.
00:31:48I want you.
00:31:51I was just too scared to admit it.
00:31:55Don't lie to me, Jairus.
00:31:58If you say it, I'll take it as the truth.
00:32:04I'm not lying.
00:32:07You're mine.
00:32:12Forever.
00:32:19We spent three days at the lakeside cabin.
00:32:23The most peaceful three days of my life.
00:32:27Jairus treated my wound.
00:32:30Made soup.
00:32:36Walked with me by the lake.
00:32:41Zarek.
00:32:42Zarek asked Jairus to meet him.
00:32:46About the bet.
00:32:48The video was Marta's setup.
00:32:50She drugged the wine.
00:32:53Lyric had no idea it was me.
00:32:56She thought it was you.
00:32:58What did you say?
00:32:59She kept calling your name.
00:33:01The entire time.
00:33:03I was an asshole for recording it and sending it to you.
00:33:07But she was never unfaithful.
00:33:09Never.
00:33:14Why are you telling me this now?
00:33:16What you two have.
00:33:17It's real.
00:33:19I just don't want to be the one standing in the way anymore.
00:33:29When Jairus returned to the cabin, it was already dark.
00:33:34He stood at the door.
00:33:36Not coming in.
00:33:44In the dim light, I saw his eyes were red.
00:33:48He had been crying.
00:33:53I'm sorry.
00:33:54I didn't believe you.
00:34:01I should have trusted you.
00:34:03I walked over and wrapped my arms around him.
00:34:12It's in the past.
00:34:14From now on, we face everything together.
00:34:16Jairus' apology was like a key.
00:34:20Unlocking a door in my heart that had been sealed for too long.
00:34:24But the cracks between us needed more than words to mend.
00:34:28What are you thinking about?
00:34:32I was thinking.
00:34:33You once said you can't climax with any woman.
00:34:37Except me.
00:34:41That's a fact.
00:34:43I know why.
00:34:46He raised an eyebrow.
00:34:48I'm a siphon.
00:34:50My ability isn't just healing.
00:34:52It can sense and channel energy.
00:34:54Including yours.
00:34:58Your beast resists.
00:35:00It refuses to let its guard down in front of anyone.
00:35:03Then why with you?
00:35:05Because my siphon ability can bypass its defense.
00:35:08Reach directly to your core.
00:35:13So you're my cure.
00:35:17I am.
00:35:18If you're willing.
00:35:19I can try to help you.
00:35:21Will it hurt you?
00:35:23It only requires you to trust me.
00:35:25I trust you.
00:35:27He said it too quickly.
00:35:28So quickly even he seemed surprised.
00:35:31That night, for the first time,
00:35:33I touched his core with my siphon ability.
00:35:37I closed my eyes.
00:35:38Letting the energy flow.
00:35:40His hands gripped the bed sheets.
00:35:43Knuckles whiting.
00:35:45It's fighting you.
00:35:46I know.
00:35:47Don't resist.
00:35:49Let it feel me.
00:35:52Jairus forcefully pulled me into his arms.
00:35:56Don't ever leave me again.
00:35:59I won't.
00:36:00That night, for the first time,
00:36:03he truly fell asleep beside me.
00:36:06Jairus' apology changed everything.
00:36:08But I still had one secret.
00:36:11One I had to tell him myself.
00:36:16Jairus.
00:36:18There's something I need to tell you.
00:36:20What is it?
00:36:23Five years ago,
00:36:25the girl you met at the Faceless Bar.
00:36:27How do you know about her?
00:36:29Because that was me.
00:36:31The scar was from a silver branding iron.
00:36:37He reached out and gently stroked my hairline,
00:36:40where a faint scare still remained from Caden's attack.
00:36:43So the woman I searched for five years
00:36:46was right beside me the whole time and I treated you like that.
00:36:49But that night was the only time someone made me feel
00:36:53like I wasn't ugly.
00:36:55I was too stupid to recognize her.
00:37:04That night, he didn't avoid my eyes anymore.
00:37:08He looked at me as if trying to reclaim every second of the five years he had lost.
00:37:15Jairus, he wanted to reveal my identity to the entire clan.
00:37:19Jairus convened all the Alphas and the Council of Elders.
00:37:22You asked us to gather here.
00:37:24What important matter is at hand?
00:37:26My Luna, Lyric Dreadmore.
00:37:28Today I'm telling you formally.
00:37:30She is a siphon.
00:37:31The entire hall erupted.
00:37:32The elders were shocked.
00:37:33Some angry, some rising to their feet.
00:37:35A siphon is forbidden!
00:37:37For centuries are long!
00:37:38Then the laws should be reexamined.
00:37:41He clapped his hands.
00:37:42Dozens of people walked in from the side door.
00:37:44My patients and their families.
00:37:46Some held babies.
00:37:47Some leaned on crutches.
00:37:49They stood behind me, like a silent wall.
00:37:51She saved my grandson's life.
00:37:54Without her, he wouldn't have lived a month.
00:37:56So what if she's a siphon?
00:37:58She's our savior!
00:38:02Jairus stood beside me, his hand resting gently on my shoulder.
00:38:06Siphons aren't born a curse.
00:38:08My Luna has never hurt an innocent.
00:38:09Today I propose repealing the ban on siphons.
00:38:13Those who agree, stay.
00:38:15Those who don't, you may leave now.
00:38:17The voting lasted the entire afternoon.
00:38:20I sat in the quarter outside, my palms drenched with sweat.
00:38:25Nervous?
00:38:27If they vote against it,
00:38:28the executioners can legally execute me by tomorrow.
00:38:33They'll agree.
00:38:34Jairus won't let them oppose it.
00:38:39By nightfall, the council announced the result.
00:38:45From this day forward, siphons are no longer forbidden.
00:38:48Lyric Dredmor, you are free.
00:38:52I held Jairus as if holding the weight of the entire world.
00:38:57Tonight, for the first time,
00:39:00I allowed my energy to truly flow through Jairus.
00:39:05The way Jairus held me had changed.
00:39:08Not out of protection or possession, but dependence.
00:39:13Like a man who had walked the desert too long before finding water.
00:39:19I feel it.
00:39:20After all these years, the first time I felt whole.
00:39:27You should have told me earlier.
00:39:29I didn't want you to come near me out of pity.
00:39:31But now, I want you.
00:39:33Just you.
00:39:34He kissed me.
00:39:35This time without restraint.
00:39:37Without regret.
00:39:37Only the rawest emotions and reliance between just the two of us.
00:39:41But the world outside Darkspire wasn't as blissful as we were.
00:39:44Ysolt, Jairus' mother, never approved of me.
00:39:47And Caden.
00:39:48Had escaped captivity once again.
00:39:50The news came while he was in a meeting.
00:40:05Caden and his feeders had attacked a patrol.
00:40:08Five wolves were killed.
00:40:10Bite marks on the bodies.
00:40:12Blood completely drained.
00:40:16This is retaliation.
00:40:18Because you refused him last time.
00:40:21So now he's provoking you.
00:40:24He wants me to come out and fight.
00:40:27I won't sit back and watch.
00:40:29I watched Jairus put on his battle armor.
00:40:36His eyes regained that cold sharpness from before.
00:40:40I will come back.
00:40:42For you.
00:40:44He glanced back at me.
00:40:46He glanced back at me.
00:40:46That glance seemed to say,
00:40:47I will come back.
00:40:49For you.
00:40:55While Jairus was away dealing with Caden, Jace burst into my lounge.
00:41:00His expression.
00:41:02His expression.
00:41:02Like he had just seen a ghost.
00:41:06Former me.
00:41:07Of course.
00:41:17I am going back.
00:41:26You are a dead man.
00:41:30Just...
00:41:33You're a dead man.
00:41:34You're a dead man.
00:41:34You're gonna be dead.
00:41:34flat as a board. Then whose children are Xylon and Xyla? I don't know, but they're definitely
00:41:42not Marta's. She fabricated the entire thing to trap Jairus. My mind flashed to Xylon's
00:41:49warm gaze every time he called me Lyric. That instinctive closeness. Penelope. What?
00:42:04The woman who delivered my babies six years ago. I have to find her. Jace publicly accused
00:42:13Marta before the council. She demanded a DNA test to prove her innocence. This is slander.
00:42:19I'm the Luna of Darkspire. How dare you make such an accusation against me? Then take the
00:42:25test. Let the facts speak for themselves. The test results came back. DNA showed the
00:42:34twins were indeed Jairus' children. Marta's lie was confirmed. Jace was imprisoned for
00:42:42false accusation. But that night Marta came to me. The triumph on her face was too naked.
00:42:51You thought you could take my place? Thought Jairus would love you because you healed him
00:42:55once? Stop dreaming, Lyric. In this house, you'll always be nothing but a servant.
00:43:00The DNA says they're Jairus' children. But that doesn't prove you're their mother. Her triumph
00:43:06frozen for a split second. I have no idea what you're talking about. Now stay away from my
00:43:14children. Or you'll regret it.
00:43:21She left. But I knew. The answer lay with Penelope. And Jace was in jail because of me. I had
00:43:28to get him
00:43:29out. The twins still came to play with me every day. Their mother had warned them to stay away.
00:43:36But they always sneaked over.
00:43:38Lyric, Mom says you're a bad person. But I don't think so.
00:43:42Why? Because when you healed me, your hands were warm. Bad people should feel cold.
00:43:49His words nearly brought me to tears right in front of them.
00:43:54Lyric, Daddy says you'll be with us forever. Is that true?
00:44:00If I can, I'll stay with you forever.
00:44:03Then you're our mom. Not the fake one.
00:44:09When the word fake came out of Zylan's mouth, my heart nearly skipped a beat.
00:44:13How could a five-year-old realize something like that?
00:44:18But that same day, Cole the Executioner returned to the estate.
00:44:23Lyric Dreadmore, we're now formally arresting you for murder.
00:44:29Cole stood right in front of me, handcuffs in his grip.
00:44:34His eyes were like cold iron nails, piercing straight into me.
00:44:38Lyric Dreadmore, the bite marks on your wrist match Lucy's teeth.
00:44:42Exactly. I'm now formally arresting you for murder.
00:44:46Don't take Lyric. She's a good person.
00:44:49Take the children away. This isn't something they should see.
00:44:54The servants pulled Zylan and Zyla away.
00:44:57Zyla was screaming.
00:45:01Zylan clung to the doorframe, refusing to let go.
00:45:05And me. I had no strength left to fight.
00:45:09I didn't kill her. At least not intentionally.
00:45:12She wanted to expose me.
00:45:15So now you're confessing?
00:45:16She's not confessing to anything.
00:45:21Jairus' voice came from behind me.
00:45:25He strode forward and stood in front of me, shielding me with his body.
00:45:31Cole, your warrant has no power here.
00:45:33You don't have sufficient evidence.
00:45:36My Luna is not going with you.
00:45:38Jairus, you're obstructing justice.
00:45:42Then report me.
00:45:43But until you get higher authorization, you're not stepping through this door to take anyone.
00:45:50Cole's face twisted for a moment.
00:45:54I'll be back. Just you wait.
00:45:56But Jairus outranked him.
00:45:59All he could do was grit his teeth and back off.
00:46:02The door slammed shut.
00:46:04Jairus turned around and held my shoulders.
00:46:07His palms were warm, but his eyes were heavy.
00:46:09That night, I knelt by the bed and told him everything.
00:46:13I didn't kill that executioner on purpose.
00:46:15She cornered me in the dressing room.
00:46:17She said if I didn't confess to being a siphon, she'd tear my heart out with her own hands.
00:46:21I was too scared.
00:46:22My power erupted on its own.
00:46:24When I came to, she was already gone.
00:46:25He was silent for a long time.
00:46:28So long, I thought he would stand up and leave the room.
00:46:32You could have told me earlier.
00:46:34I was too scared.
00:46:36Back then, you hated me.
00:46:41I didn't hate you.
00:46:42I just didn't know how to trust anyone.
00:46:46He pulled me into his arms.
00:46:50I'll protect you, whatever the cost.
00:46:53The final round of the Alpha King Trials.
00:46:56The eyes of the entire Wolf World were focused on his own life.
00:47:00Jairus would face Sarek.
00:47:02The winner would be crowned king.
00:47:04The final trial.
00:47:06Strength of a king.
00:47:08No rules.
00:47:10No time limit.
00:47:11Jairus walked onto the platform.
00:47:18Sarek attacked first.
00:47:20Every punch carried the sound of wind.
00:47:22Jairus dodged, blocked, then counter-attacked.
00:47:26His moves had no unnecessary flourishes.
00:47:28Each one was fatally efficient.
00:47:31Sarek slashed his own arm with his claws.
00:47:33Blood spilling everywhere.
00:47:35He wanted to provoke Jairus' beast into losing control.
00:47:39Jairus' pupils flickered with red light.
00:47:41The audience below held their breath.
00:47:44Jairus!
00:47:45Look into my eyes!
00:47:48He looked at me.
00:47:50He only looked up at me.
00:47:53The red light extinguished.
00:47:55He turned back, seized Sarek by the throat, and slammed him down onto the platform.
00:48:07At the coronation ceremony, he knelt on one knee, not to receive the crown, but to propose
00:48:15to me.
00:48:17Lyric Harper, this marriage began as just a contract.
00:48:21I want to spend my life with you, but now it's no longer that.
00:48:25Not as a contractual mate, but as your husband.
00:48:31Will you marry me?
00:48:33The entire hall heard it.
00:48:35Marta's face froze like a statue.
00:48:38Ysald closed her eyes.
00:48:40I will.
00:48:43I've been willing since the very first time I saw you.
00:48:48He kissed me.
00:48:49He donned the crown.
00:48:51I stood beside him.
00:48:53No longer as a tool, but as his mate.
00:48:57His Luna.
00:48:59His princess.
00:49:00The days after becoming Grand Luna were busier than I ever imagined.
00:49:04Endless documents to review.
00:49:06Countless visitors to receive.
00:49:08Two months later, my health deteriorated significantly, and my pregnancy symptoms became much more
00:49:14severe.
00:49:16You started becoming overly protective.
00:49:19Won't let me stand for too long.
00:49:21Won't let me walk too far.
00:49:24Even Kale teased that I had become my full-time nanny.
00:49:28Ignore them.
00:49:29You're not alone right now.
00:49:31I need to keep you safe.
00:49:32But safety was an illusion.
00:49:34During a routine checkup, the doctor, Erica, pulled me aside privately.
00:49:40Your body is deteriorating.
00:49:41If you keep using your ability, not only will you lose the baby, you'll die.
00:49:47I tried to hide the dull ache in my abdomen, used foundation to cover my pale complexion every
00:49:53day.
00:49:54But Jarrah still sensed something was off.
00:49:58Last night you got up in the middle of the night and stayed in the bathroom a long time.
00:50:02Were you throwing up?
00:50:04Just pregnancy symptoms.
00:50:06The doctor says it's normal.
00:50:09His eyes stared straight into mine.
00:50:13Leric, you're hiding something.
00:50:15I should tell him.
00:50:17But I saw the look of hope on his face towards this child.
00:50:20I just couldn't do it.
00:50:24I'm just a little tired.
00:50:25Don't worry.
00:50:26He stopped asking.
00:50:27But that night, for the first time, he didn't hold me while we slept.
00:50:32He faced away from me, silent for a long time.
00:50:35He was suspicious.
00:50:37Not that I was unfaithful, but that I regretted being with him.
00:50:41An even heavier truth was about to crash down.
00:50:45Penelope had been found.
00:50:46Penelope.
00:50:48The woman who delivered my baby six years ago.
00:50:52Jace spent a full three months searching before she finally helped me find her.
00:50:56She was locked in a run-down cottage.
00:50:58The moment she saw me, she burst into tears.
00:51:01Leric, I'm sorry.
00:51:03I know I don't deserve your forgiveness.
00:51:06Your children.
00:51:08They didn't die.
00:51:10They're alive.
00:51:11Where are they?
00:51:13Who did you give them to?
00:51:15Marta Monroe.
00:51:16She needed children to trap Jairus.
00:51:18I took her money and gave your twins to her.
00:51:22My children, Zylon and Zila.
00:51:26They had been calling me Leric all this time.
00:51:30And I was their mother.
00:51:31They were born healthy.
00:51:34I lied and told you they died.
00:51:36Because I had to give Marta what she wanted.
00:51:39That same day, I called the children to me.
00:51:43Zylon, Zila.
00:51:45I have something to tell you.
00:51:47What is it, Leric?
00:51:49I'm not just Leric.
00:51:55I'm your mother.
00:51:58Your real mother.
00:52:00When Marta was being arrested, she shouted her final curse at me and the children.
00:52:05You think you've won?
00:52:07I curse you, Leric Dreadmoor.
00:52:09Your bloodline will be seen as an omen of misfortune by every pack.
00:52:14I didn't believe in curses, but Jairus' political enemies hurt her.
00:52:18They started spreading rumors in the shadows.
00:52:20Worse is still.
00:52:21My body had reached its limit.
00:52:23At the small ceremony we held to celebrate reuniting with the children.
00:52:28I collapsed in front of all the guests.
00:52:31Mom!
00:52:32Mom!
00:52:32What's wrong?
00:52:35Leric!
00:52:36Get a doctor!
00:52:37Now!
00:52:38I lay on the ground.
00:52:40Everything before me starting to blur.
00:52:42Hold on.
00:52:43Look at me.
00:52:44Don't close your eyes.
00:52:46I wanted to tell him I was fine.
00:52:48But I couldn't even move my lips.
00:52:50Before I completely sank into darkness, the last thing I saw was his expression.
00:52:55Not anger, but fear.
00:52:58When I woke up, I was already in the royal medical chamber.
00:53:02The doctors say your siphon power is turning against you.
00:53:05Why didn't you tell me before?
00:53:07I didn't want you to suffer another loss.
00:53:11You've already lost so much.
00:53:13You're wrong.
00:53:15If you leave like this, I'll never forgive you for the rest of my life.
00:53:18His voice was trembling.
00:53:25The next day, he walked into the ward holding an ancient tomb.
00:53:31This book records one method.
00:53:33The only thing that can save a siphon from backlash is pure blood.
00:53:38An alpha with the most untainted bloodline can use his own blood as a conduit
00:53:42to cleanse the deteriorating power within a siphon.
00:53:46What's the price?
00:53:49Doesn't matter.
00:53:51Jaris!
00:53:53Jaris!
00:53:53Tell me the price!
00:53:56He didn't answer.
00:53:58He closed the book.
00:54:03But when I secretly asked the doctor, she told me the truth.
00:54:06The one who gives the pure blood won't live more than a year.
00:54:14He wanted to trade his life for mine.
00:54:21I had Kale help me search through ancient texts.
00:54:25We combed through every forbidden scroll, looking for a second method beyond pure blood.
00:54:31Greta, one of the inheritors of the original siphon bloodline.
00:54:35She was said to be the only one who could wield siphon power without backlash.
00:54:40Where is she?
00:54:43She's been missing for years.
00:54:44The last recorded information places her in an asylum.
00:54:52Jaris had already started preparing his sacrifice plan.
00:54:56Late at night, I hugged him from behind.
00:55:00Jaris, if you die to save me, I will never live on alone.
00:55:06He didn't pull away, but his entire body was trembling slightly.
00:55:10You're insane.
00:55:11Then we're both insane.
00:55:14But there's a second way.
00:55:17Greta is still alive.
00:55:19The next morning, he cancelled all core meetings.
00:55:24We took an unmarked carriage toward the asylum.
00:55:34The asylum was built on the edge of a cliff.
00:55:46They led us through three iron gates, into a room without a single window.
00:55:56And there, I saw Greta.
00:55:58Don't come closer.
00:56:00Don't touch me.
00:56:01Every time they touch me, it hurts.
00:56:03Her hands had been amputated.
00:56:05Without hands, she couldn't use her siphon ability.
00:56:08Greta, I won't hurt you.
00:56:12I'm Lyric.
00:56:13I'm a siphon, too.
00:56:16You, too?
00:56:17They'll cut off your hands, too?
00:56:19Run!
00:56:21Run away!
00:56:22Her eyes suddenly focused.
00:56:25The key is in a box.
00:56:28A bloodwood box.
00:56:31Find it.
00:56:32Find it.
00:56:33And you'll live.
00:56:35What box?
00:56:36Where is it?
00:56:36They sold it.
00:56:37A black market collector.
00:56:39Go.
00:56:39Go find it.
00:56:40It's what the first siphon left behind.
00:56:43The only thing that can reverse the backlash.
00:56:45After saying those words, she shrank back into the corner.
00:56:49The bloodwood box.
00:56:51A name that had surfaced a few times in ancient texts.
00:56:55Its last known appearance was on a black market collector's auction list.
00:56:59I wanted to go, but Jarrus firmly refused me.
00:57:02I had an argument with him.
00:57:04I'll go.
00:57:05Both you and Jarrus are being watched right now.
00:57:08It's inconvenient for you to show your faces.
00:57:10I'm coming with you.
00:57:14Three days later, they returned with a dark red box covered with strange woodgrain patterns.
00:57:19The collector didn't want to sell.
00:57:22Until Kale pinned him against the wall.
00:57:24He was rude first.
00:57:25I held the box in my hands.
00:57:27It was cold, but something inside seemed to pulse faintly.
00:57:33Like a heartbeat that had been sealed away, but refused to stop.
00:57:38Erica studied the box for an entire day.
00:57:40When she finally looked up, her face held a worry I'd never seen before.
00:57:46The box holds soul fragments of the original siphon.
00:57:49If you want to reverse the backlash within you, you have to merge with it.
00:57:53What happens after the merge?
00:57:55Your power will reach an unprecedented level.
00:57:57The backlash will vanish.
00:57:59But your memories, your emotions, even your personality,
00:58:04they could be overridden by the original soul.
00:58:07You may no longer be Lyric.
00:58:08You may no longer be you.
00:58:10Those words echoed in the room for a long time.
00:58:14I touched my belly, where a tiny life still grew.
00:58:20I've decided.
00:58:22I'll merge with it.
00:58:23I had promised Jairus I wouldn't leave him.
00:58:27But if I didn't do this, even that promise couldn't be kept.
00:58:31Lyric!
00:58:32Not for power.
00:58:34So I can keep living.
00:58:37And stay with them.
00:58:38Jairus found out.
00:58:40He stormed into my laboratory like a wounded beast.
00:58:46You're merging with that thing?
00:58:48You could lose all your memories.
00:58:50You could forget me!
00:58:52You forget the children!
00:58:55This is suicide!
00:59:01What do you think I would do?
00:59:03Watch you slit your own wrists and trade your life for mine?
00:59:07He froze.
00:59:08It was the first time I saw Jairus Dreadmore pushed back by my voice.
00:59:14Not out of fear, but because he cared so much.
00:59:18He didn't dare say another word to hurt me.
00:59:21At least let me go in with you.
00:59:22You can't touch me once the ritual begins.
00:59:28Then I'll stand outside the boundary.
00:59:30I'll call your name when it hurts.
00:59:32If you can hear me, hold on.
00:59:37The ritual was performed under the full moon.
00:59:40I sat at the center of the array.
00:59:42The bloodwood box opened.
00:59:44And crimson light burrowed into my chest like a living thing.
00:59:48Pain.
00:59:49Worse than anything I had ever endured.
00:59:56Like someone was scraping my bones.
00:59:59Peeling away my blood vessels.
01:00:04I could hear Jairus calling my name.
01:00:07Lyric!
01:00:08Hold on!
01:00:09Look at my eyes!
01:00:11He couldn't enter.
01:00:13But his voice was there.
01:00:14Outside the boundary.
01:00:16Over and over.
01:00:18Anchoring me like a lifeline.
01:00:20When I was about to give up,
01:00:22an arm broke through the boundary.
01:00:25It was Jairus.
01:00:26He had charged in recklessly and pulled me into his arms.
01:00:30If you're going to forget,
01:00:32then let's both forget together.
01:00:34If you're going to die,
01:00:36then let's both die together.
01:00:41His forehead pressed against mine.
01:00:44The red light began to envelop us both.
01:00:49The merge succeeded.
01:00:51Her consciousness, it wasn't overwritten.
01:00:54Jairus protected her mind.
01:00:56He used his sheer will to pull me back into this world.
01:01:07When I woke,
01:01:08he was kneeling beside me,
01:01:10his face covered in tears.
01:01:16After the merge,
01:01:18my power stopped its backlash.
01:01:21I walked through the lands of Darkspire,
01:01:23and the dead grass beneath my feet turned green again.
01:01:26The darkness that had had eroded these lands for years,
01:01:31dissolved into whisks of smoke under my hands.
01:01:34The Luna has blessed us.
01:01:37The evil has been driven out.
01:01:40It's really gone.
01:01:42Jairus stood behind me.
01:01:44He just quietly paped a cloak over my shoulders.
01:01:47Tired?
01:01:49A little.
01:01:51But it's worth it.
01:01:53There's something I've owed you for a long time.
01:02:00Inside the purified temple,
01:02:03he dressed me in wedding robes once again.
01:02:07Lyric Dreadmoor.
01:02:10From this day forward,
01:02:12you are no longer just my Luna.
01:02:15You are my only mate,
01:02:17a ruler equal to the throne.
01:02:19Under everyone's watchful eyes,
01:02:21he knelt on one knee
01:02:23and slid a new ring of sovereignty onto my finger.
01:02:27Married life wasn't all a fairy tale.
01:02:29The children still argued.
01:02:31Xyla once broke Xylon's model to pieces.
01:02:34I didn't mean it.
01:02:35I just wanted to see what was inside.
01:02:38You say that every time.
01:02:40But we had a peace we had never known before.
01:02:43Then, Roderick's remnant forces
01:02:45tried to kidnap Xylon.
01:02:47They struck when the child was alone in the garden.
01:02:51But Xylon didn't cry.
01:02:53He bit one man's arm
01:02:55and then released his newly awakened wolf spirit.
01:02:58When I arrived,
01:03:00Xylon stood before that man,
01:03:02his tiny fists clenched white.
01:03:09I siphoned the attacker's consciousness immediately.
01:03:13Later,
01:03:14he found Roderick.
01:03:16No one ever learned what passed between them.
01:03:20Only that from that day on,
01:03:23the name Roderick vanished from every record.
01:03:25The day our youngest daughter was born,
01:03:27the sky was purple.
01:03:28Her eyes were heterochromatic,
01:03:30one silver,
01:03:31one deep violet.
01:03:32The mark of siphon and alpha bloodlines fused together.
01:03:34What's her name?
01:03:36Lumina.
01:03:37It means light.
01:03:39Because she's the first dawn we've seen
01:03:41after all this long darkness.
01:03:44Years passed.
01:03:45The children chased butterflies in the courtyard.
01:03:56Jace and Kale's wedding was held in early summer.
01:04:00Jace wore a light gray tailcoat.
01:04:03Kale still had his cold expression.
01:04:06But when he slid the ring onto Jace's finger,
01:04:09his hand trembled.
01:04:15You trembled.
01:04:18Shut up.
01:04:21You trembled for me.
01:04:22I'll say it one more time.
01:04:23Shut up.
01:04:25Then he kissed him.
01:04:27Everyone cheered.
01:04:29I leaned on Jace's shoulder.
01:04:31He didn't say anything.
01:04:34But he held my hand tighter than ever before.
01:04:38Jace and Kale's shoulder.
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