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00:02I saved my mate's life, but he wanted me dead.
00:06The day Lucian became alpha, he stabbed me and dragged me to the beast pit.
00:11Korra should have been my Luna.
00:14You stole everything from her.
00:17Now die.
00:20The cage opened.
00:21Hundreds of starving beasts rushed toward me.
00:24My mate held another woman in his arms and smiled as he watched.
00:28Then I opened my eyes and found myself back on the day he needed me to save his life.
00:34This time, I smiled and walked away.
00:37As a beast calum, I had always done everything to help my partner, Lucian.
00:41I had even saved his life once.
00:43But on the day he became alpha, but he stabbed me in the back.
00:49Korra is the one I love most.
00:51If you hadn't fought to steal her chance to save me back then, she'd be my Luna.
00:57Right now!
00:58Aren't you able to control beasts?
01:00Haven't eaten in three days.
01:02So go on.
01:03Let me see whether a bitch like you can control them.
01:06My little cat threw herself in front of me to eat at me.
01:10But the beasts tore us both to shreds.
01:12My family was branded as traitors and sinners.
01:16And then I was reborn, back to the morning when Lucian was surrounded by the beasts.
01:22The Luna gripped my hand tightly.
01:24Selina, I heard you can control beasts.
01:26Can you save Lucian?
01:28I shook my head immediately.
01:29Luna, I can't even calm a cat.
01:31I wouldn't dare risk the heir's life.
01:33I heard Korra already brought warriors to look for him.
01:36Lucian is the alpha heir.
01:38The moon goddess will protect him.
01:39This time, I wanted to see how Lucian would become alpha without my help.
01:43A scream echoed from deep within the forest.
01:46Everyone's faces turned tense.
01:48Soon, the warriors carried Lucian back.
01:50His entire body was covered in blood.
01:53Useless fools!
01:55This is how you protect my son?
01:57The alpha flew into a rage and stepped forward to punish them.
02:00Lucian stopped him.
02:01Father, if Korra and the warriors hadn't saved me, I wouldn't have survived.
02:05Don't blame them.
02:05The healers examined him and confirmed his life was no longer in danger.
02:09Only then did the alpha notice the crying Korra standing nearby.
02:13Loyal and brave, you risked your life for Lucian today.
02:17What reward do you want?
02:19I...
02:19Korra's cheeks flushed red as she stammered.
02:22I...
02:22She couldn't finish a single sentence.
02:25Father, Korra's too shy.
02:26Let me speak for her.
02:28I've desired her for a long time.
02:29Now I owe her my life.
02:31So I want her to become my mate.
02:33My future Luna.
02:36I Majseven S wirks home.
02:40I want her to go.
02:56I love her for you.
02:56I love you.
02:56She's invisible.
02:59I love you.
03:04I love what вкус it is.
03:04You'll be 댁 her on an a warm spot.
03:05I just wanna focus on your apartment, and I have to listen to you.
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06:03Was nothing more than a low born Omega, the Daughter of Lucian's Nanny.
06:08Her bloodline alone meant she could never become a Luna.
06:11His expression darkened.
06:13He looked at Lucian and slowly shook his head.
06:15Luna Frowned.
06:16The head's Luna is no small matter.
06:18You're the future alpha You need to understand that.
06:21Lucian answered.
06:22firmly. I know my responsibilities as heir, but a throne is earned through strength, not bloodline.
06:28The moment those words left his mouth, the Alpha was completely enraged. Among wolf packs,
06:34noble bloodlines were everything, if only the strongest blood could produce worthy heirs.
06:39Good, very bold, truly my son. Make the announcement. Korra will be the heir's mate.
06:44Set the date for the mating ceremony. The Alpha stormed away,
06:47Aluna hurried after him. Lucian pulled Korra into his arms, his expression gentle.
06:53Korra, this time I'll never let go of your hand again.
06:55I watched them holding each other tightly. A cold smile curved across my lips before I turned and left.
07:01Stop! Lucian limped over to me and leaned close to my ear. Lowering his voice, he said,
07:06Savine, I know you were reborn too. You were smart this time. You didn't steal Korra's spotlight.
07:11I admit I went too far in our last life, so this time, as long as you don't offend her,
07:15I can mock you too. I frowned my voice flat and icy. My father is the Alpha's right hand,
07:20and I'm his only daughter. Why would I become your mistress? I hid the truth about my rebirth.
07:25I didn't want any more entanglement with him. My gaze drifted to his mumbled leg. I couldn't
07:30help laughing softly. An Alpha heir who was about to lose both legs. Whoever wanted him could have
07:36him. I turned to leave. Lucian reached for me, but his footing slipped and he crashed heavily to the
07:42ground. Korra screamed his name. Lucian! I walked away without looking back.
07:49Gasps instantly spread through the crowd. Korra was nothing more than a low-born Omega,
07:53the daughter of Lucian's mother. When I returned home, my family was there. Daisy jumped into my arms
08:01and rubbed her head against my chin. My eyes instantly filled with tears. The moon goddess had
08:06given me a second chance. I would never repeat the tragedy of my last life. The next morning,
08:12Korra burst into my room with red swollen eyes, completely hysterical.
08:15You were born with everything! Why are you still trying to steal Lucian from me?
08:20I'd give my life just to stay by his side. I won't let anyone get close to him!
08:25Still half asleep, I rubbed my eyes and stood up.
08:28When exactly was I fighting you for Lutrian? Korra glared at me viciously.
08:32What did you say to him yesterday? He kept calling your name in his sleep!
08:36I laughed. Didn't he tell you? He begged me to become his mate.
08:41Korra let out a shrill scream. Impossible! You bitch! You seduced him!
08:47She lunged at me, swinging a fist toward my face, sensing danger. Daisy instantly leapt off
08:53the vanity table. Her claws slashed straight across Korra's silk. Korra screamed and staggered backward.
08:58The heel caught on itself, and she crashed hard onto the floor.
09:02I was just about to tell a maid to help her when Lucian's roar exploded through the room.
09:08Selina! How dare you hurt her!
09:10One of my maids couldn't help speaking up.
09:12Lady Korra forced her way in and struck first. Daisy was only protecting Miss Selina.
09:17Lucian slammed the maid against the wall.
09:19Who allowed you to speak?
09:20His gaze fell on Daisy before flicking toward me.
09:23That mutt injured my future Luna. Selaine, it deserves to die.
09:28My heart stopped. I immediately scooped Daisy into my arms.
09:32Alpha, Korra barged into my home. She attacked first. Was I supposed to stand there and let her kill me?
09:39A sneer curled across Lucian's lips.
09:42I'm the Alpha heir. The next Alpha. Korra will become your Luna.
09:46If she teaches you a lesson, you should be grateful.
09:49He lifted a hand. His warriors loosened their grip on the dog's leash, and the dog lunged towards me.
10:04Nooooo!
10:05Scenes from my previous life flashed before my eyes.
10:08The moment Lucian threw me into the last minute.
10:10Daisy's fur had stood on end as she forced herself to face Miss Selina's.
10:14Shielding me with her tiny body.
10:16Why? Why? Even with a second chance, could I still only watch her die in front of me?
10:21I forced down the pain, crushing my chest, and glared at him.
10:25Lucian! She was protecting me! What did she do wrong?
10:29He took a step back, disgust flashing across his face.
10:33Then he gently covered Korra's eyes.
10:35Don't look, Korra. You'll dirty your eyes.
10:38Then he looked at me with contempt.
10:39Take this as a lesson. This time it's an animal. Next time it'll be you. Just because I'm willing to
10:45make you my mistress doesn't mean I like you. Don't think that gives you the right to order Korra around.
10:50You're only fit to be her servant.
10:52Then he left with Korra. I clenched my fists so tightly my nails bit into my palms, forcing back my
10:58tears.
10:58Lucian, again and again, you destroy everything I love. This time, I won't sit back and watch.
11:04You dream of making Korra your Luna. We'll see whether you even live long enough for that day.
11:09I carried Daisy's stiff body in my arms and buried her myself in the garden.
11:13That grassy patch had been her favorite place to run. Now she could only lie there, alone.
11:19The tears wouldn't stop falling. Then a long fingered hand appeared before me,
11:23holding a neatly folded handkerchief. Kael, the Alpha's fourth son.
11:27Lucian hadn't been the only one in danger yesterday. Kael had been there too, in my last life.
11:32All I cared about was Lucian. I drove away the pieces for him alone. Kael had died with no one
11:37to help me. This time, I had deliberately sent him a signal. I told him to stay inside the cabin
11:44and not wander off. Behind him sat crates filled with jewels and silk.
11:49Selina, thank you for warning me yesterday. You saved my life.
11:54I took the handkerchief, wiped my tears away and looked straight into his eyes.
11:58Kael, if you really want to repay me, would you be willing to become my mate?
12:14Nooooo!
12:14Scenes from my previous life flashed before my eyes. The moment Lucian threw me into his
12:19point. Daisy's fur had stood on end as she washed herself.
12:25Shock flashed across Kael's face. He clearly hadn't expected me to be so direct.
12:29Then he smiled, a trace of admiration in his eyes.
12:32Of course. Wait for me to come get you.
12:35A second later, he vanished. Fast as the wolf beneath his skin. The next morning,
12:40Kael came personally to formally propose to me. His manners were flawless, refined and respectful.
12:46It was obvious he truly valued me. Father was pleased. He had once hoped I would marry Lucian.
12:51But Lucian had publicly chosen a lowborn Omega in front of the entire pack. Father finally realized
12:58the heir could not be trusted. Compared to him, Kyle was sincere. The mating ceremony was arranged quickly.
13:03Creaties of gifts from Kyle kept arriving one after another. The storage rooms were overflowing.
13:08Even the hallways were piled high with presents. And gifts should always be returned. So I went to
13:14the finest jewelry store in the city to pick something for him. The moment I stepped inside,
13:18a green belt caught my eye. Simple, striking, with three flawless emeralds set into the leather.
13:24I bought it and was preparing to leave. When I ran into Lucian and Cora. Lucian could barely stand
13:29steadily now. He looked sickly. A gray rot, like shadow spreading beneath his skin. The moment he
13:35noticed the green belt in my hands, smug satisfaction flashed across his face.
13:40I heard your family's preparing for the upcoming ceremony. So all that nonsense before about not
13:45wanting to be my mistress was just you being petty. But let me warn you first. You'd better not outshine
13:50Cora. She's the future Luna. And that belt? You're too late. Cora already made me one herself. Keep yours.
13:58Seeing him defend her so openly, Cora covered her mouth and giggled. Lucian, just take it.
14:04You can always give it to one of the servants. Cora's right. Lucian reached for my gift box.
14:31I immediately stepped back to avoid his touch. This isn't for you. Not for me? Then who else could
14:38it possibly be for? Selina, are you trying to get my attention again? He withdrew his hand, a cold smirk
14:45tugging at his lips. Fine. I won't expose your little act. I'm not interested in your gift anyway.
14:51He wrapped an arm around Cora and walked past me. I climbed into my car. Then suddenly,
14:56chaos erupted behind me. Cora's voice rang through the street.
15:00Lufian, what's wrong? Somebody help!
15:02Inside the car, I closed my eyes. Lucian, your punishment has finally arrived.
15:06The injuries from those beasts had looked horrifying, but they were never fatal. Lucian simply never took
15:11them seriously. What he didn't know was that the beasts driven by the rogue wolves carried a special venom.
15:16If he had listened to the healers, stayed in bed and taken the antidote, he would have recovered
15:21without issue. But Cora had gone from a lowly Omega to the future Luna, the noble shield. Wolves
15:26looked down on her, and Lucian couldn't bear watching his girl suffer. So every day, he forced himself
15:32to accompany her everywhere, just to earn her respect within the path. Eventually, whiskers spread among
15:38the wolves. Cora's so lucky. What Cora didn't know was that her dignity had been bought with Lucian's
15:43life. When I returned home, I heard the palace was already in complete chaos. The heir to the wolf pack
15:49collapsed on the street, hanging between life and death. The entire pack was shaking. That was when Cora played.
15:56A faint smile curved across his lips.
15:58Selina, would you like to see a show?
16:01Of course. Cora carried two bottles of rare syrup. Using the excuse of visiting the patient, he escorted me
16:07to the other chambers. The healers swarmed around Lucian. They took turns trying everything they could,
16:12but he still wouldn't wake. Cora knelt on the floor, sobbing endlessly. At last,
16:17the Luna unleashed the fury she had been suppressing for days. She smashed everything
16:21in the room to the ground with deafening force. Her trembling finger pointed at Cora.
16:30Lucian's wounds had not healed, but you still dragged him around to show him off.
16:36You caused this. Are you satisfied now? The healer said the wounds themselves weren't severe,
16:43but he never rested, and the venom spread through his bloodstream. He may lose both legs.
16:50Under the storm of accusation, Cora only felt wronged.
16:54My Luna, this isn't fair. Lucian pitted me. He wanted the others to respect me, so-
17:04Enough!
17:05The alpha had just returned from council. The moment he heard her excuse,
17:10he kicked her violently across the room.
17:12If you hadn't besweet Lucian, would he have treated his own body so scalpsily?
17:18He's barely consciousness.
17:20The mating ceremony is only days away, it's cancelled.
17:22Cora stared blankly at everything before her, unable to believe it was real.
17:26The Luna's residence was so close now. No one was supposed to take it from her.
17:30Before she could speak again, Lucian's weak voice drifted through the room.
17:35Father. Mother. Don't blame Cora. This was my choice.
17:42Please don't cancel the mating ceremony. I'll recover by then. I swear it, please.
17:47After a fit of coughing, Lucian slowly opened his eyes. Seeing this, the alpha and Luna could no
17:53longer bring themselves to punish her further. The alpha's voice turned cold and severe.
17:57Fine. Heal my son and the wedding will proceed. Fail. And your punishment will show no mercy.
18:06Cora nodded frantically, determination sharpening in her eyes. This was her last
18:11chance. And she would seize it, no matter what.
18:27Alpha and Luna left. Cora rushed to Lucian's side at once. She thought he's waking up meant things were
18:33finally getting better. But moments later, he slipped back into unconsciousness. The healers wiped
18:39the sweat from their brows, their voices trembling.
18:42Air. He may not survive much longer.
18:46Liars. How dare you say that? He's the future alpha. The moon goddess protects him. He swore he would
18:52mate with me. He would never leave me. Cora collapsed in despair. Yet I felt nothing but satisfaction.
18:58I walked over and looked down at her. Cora, you killed my daisy. And now karma's come for you too.
19:05How does it feel? If Lucian dies, what happens to an unmated partner like you?
19:10Die alone? Or die with him? Cora jerked her head up and scrambled backward in panic.
19:16Shut up! He'll be fine. He has to be. I'll become his Luna. I always will.
19:22You just wait, bitch. On the day of the mating ceremony, the entire pack will be there watching.
19:27So what if you were born noble? One day you'll still have to call me Luna.
19:31I laugh. I'll be waiting for that day. Don't disappoint me.
19:36I turned and walked away. Cora cursed under her breath behind me.
19:39I didn't hear it purely. And I didn't care. Kyle had witnessed everything from the doorway.
19:43He didn't understand why I hated Lucian and Cora so deeply. But he restrained his curiosity and asked
19:49nothing. The mating ceremony drew closer. Yet Lucian still hadn't woken up. Rumors spread everywhere.
19:55The heir was dying. The she, wolves who once envied Cora, now mocked her mercilessly while she was down.
20:01She cried herself to sleep every day. Out of options, she summoned every healer,
20:07witch doctor and street witch she could find, hoping some spell might drive her soul back.
20:12I secretly sent someone to hint to her about a street witch from the dark hollow coven,
20:17a forbidden circle hidden deep within the Shadowfang territories. Desperate, Cora sought the witch
20:22out in secret. In the end, the witch handed her a small black vial filled with silver-blue liquid.
20:28On the day of the mating ceremony, Cora stood alone beside Lucian's bed in a moon,
20:33white gown, a lunas crown adorning her hair. Lucian wore ceremonial robes for the bonding right,
20:40his eyes tightly shut.
20:53cof the moon?
20:59By the time the wine it's been Rizzo.
21:00I had to go back and see on theテーテnary.
21:00But the shriephs of being taken place for the work of the spirit.
21:00That's what we think. The practice of throwing smacking for the kind of girls
21:07and the talents of being taken place for the bloody twins by thewhite.
21:07That's what it's going to be.
21:08It's really going to be.
21:12It's really going to be a bit more level.
21:13It's the question that we see.
21:13It's really going to be a bit better in the end of the day.
21:15It's really going to be a bit better.
21:16But the rest is actually going to be a bit better.
21:22So that's the point where we see.
21:24Whispers swept through the pack like waves.
21:26Murmurs rose and fell among the crowd.
21:28Lucian's been unconscious for so long.
21:30Even the healers can't do anything, but Cora still won't give up.
21:33That's true love, isn't it?
21:34It's not love. She just wants to become Luna.
21:37If she really loved him, she wouldn't force him to mark her at a time like this.
21:41The Alpha wanted to cancel the ceremony.
21:44She begged him not to and swore she could heal Lucian.
21:47Alpha and Luna arrived as well. The Alpha's face was green.
21:50Cora, it's time. Lucian isn't waking up. The mating ceremony is cancelled. Everyone go home.
21:56No! Your Majesty, please wait a little longer! He'll wake up! He will!
22:01Cora pleaded desperately. The Alpha frowned.
22:03I've already shown you more mercy than I should have, except reality.
22:08Take that ceremonial gown off her!
22:10Cora clutched the gown tightly and refused to let anyone near her.
22:14Her eyes remained fixed on Lucian, filled with desperate hope.
22:17I waited silently, watching her fall apart, letting her taste the agony that had once consumed the final days of
22:22my life.
22:23Then Lucian's voice rang through the room.
22:25I'm not dead yet. How dare you treat Cora like this!
22:29The entire pack snapped their heads around in shock.
22:32Lucian, who had lain motionless just moments ago, suddenly sat up and climbed out of bed.
22:37Lucian woke up?
22:38Cora really brought him back?
22:40Looks like she's gonna become Luna after all.
22:43Alpha and Luna stared in stunned disbelief. Caught between shock and joy, Cora shoved through the crowd and threw herself
22:48into his arms.
22:49I thought I'd lost you forever!
22:51Don't worry. I'm here. The mating ceremony is still on. Don't miss the timing.
22:56Hand in hand, they walked through the crowd. As Cora passed me, she lifted her chin with a smug, taunting
23:01look.
23:01I said nothing. I simply counted.
23:03Three, two, one...
23:06Time's up. Lucian had barely taken a step before he stumbled and collapsed.
23:31Screams erupted instantly.
23:33His legs? There are so many shadow parasites! Not just his legs! There are more over there!
23:39He was fine just a second ago! How is this possible?
23:42Lucian swayed in dizziness. Thin black worms, dark as ink and fine as strands of hair, wriggled out of his
23:49wounds and dropped onto the ground.
23:51Every single one emitted a faint silver glow. Forbidden parasites that fed specifically on wolf blood.
23:57The wound in his leg burned like fire. The pain spread rapidly, sinking into the bone before finally reaching his
24:03abdomen.
24:04Cora's eyes widened as she shook her head violently.
24:06How could this happen? The witch said he was cured!
24:09Alpha and Luna were still in shock over Lucian's recovery. Then this horrifying scene unfolded before them. Without servants supporting
24:16them, they could hardly stay safe.
24:19Ahila rushed forward and examined Lucian before letting out a heavy sigh.
24:22The Alpha heir has been cursed.
24:26How could this happen? Who cursed him?
24:28Cora lowered her head and slowly backed into the crowd. Kale suddenly shouted.
24:32Where do you think you're going?
24:34You were the one taking care of Lucian the whole time. No one knows better than you how he ended
24:39up cursed.
24:40Cora had always been timid and weak by nature. That single shout shattered her completely. She dropped to her knees
24:46and confessed everything.
24:47It was supposed to be a miraculous treatment. A street witch taught it to me. She said the potion could
24:53bring the dead back to life. It was supposed to be a miracle. I never thought it would turn Lucian
24:57into this. You all saw it yourselves. He moved like a healthy wolf just now. That means the treatment worked.
25:03My fears were right. The healer said grimly. The poison restores strength temporarily, but the shadow parasites slowly eat the
25:10body away. In the end, the entire body rots into pulp.
25:20Lies. That's not true. Cora shook her head frantically. That's not true.
25:24Lucian stared at her, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes. Her face was still so soft, so
25:30innocent. Looking, he could not believe she would do this to him.
25:33They found the witch, she cried.
25:35Alpha! Spare me! This was all that lady's idea! I warned her! How dangerous it was! I begged her to
25:42give up!
25:42She wouldn't listen. She said it didn't matter what the heir became afterward, as long as he completed the mating
25:49ceremony.
25:50Those words shattered the last scraps of trust and pity Lucian still held for Cora.
25:55Bitch! Why would you do this to me? I got injured waiting for you to save me. And now you've
26:01destroyed everything. If only I had chosen differently.
26:05Agony filled his face as he searched the crowd for me. Only now did regret finally consume him. Lucian collapsed
26:12to the crowd.
26:13The healer informed the Alpha that Lucian was beyond saving. The Alpha ordered Cora imprisoned.
26:18What had begun as a lively mating ceremony ended in chaos and shelter. Kyle and I turned to leave, but
26:24Lucian grabbed the hem of my dress.
26:26His hoarse, weakening voice echoed behind me.
26:29Selina, Selina, don't go.
26:31His eyes were red with regret.
26:33I was blind. Only now do I finally see what Cora really is. She lied to me from the very
26:38beginning. I thought she truly loved me. I never imagined she only wanted to become Luna.
26:43Now I understand. You were the only one who truly loved me. I was wrong. Give me one more chance.
26:50Forgive me. You're still my Luna.
26:52I almost laughed out loud. He actually believed a simple apology could erase everything I had suffered. He had to
26:58be dreaming.
27:09I pried Lucian's hand away from my dress.
27:11Alpha, once glass shatters, it can never be made whole again. Regret can't buy back anything.
27:17On the day Kael and I bonded, the ceremonial cave overflowed with guests. Moonlight poured through cracks in the dome
27:23above, bathing the entire altar in Selina.
27:25Kyle personally escorted me to the carriage, dressed in dark, grey ceremonial robes.
27:31He took my hand and gently brushed his thumb across my palm.
27:34Nervous?
27:35Not at all.
27:36Liar. I can hear your heartbeat.
27:39I couldn't help laughing. He bent down and straightened my skirt from me.
27:43The procession departed beneath the pack's cheers and songs and blessings surging around us like wings.
27:49Then suddenly, the road ahead was blocked.
27:52Selina, without my permission, how dare you mate with another wolf?
27:56Lucian sat slumped in a wheelchair, gaunt and hollowed. The surrounding werewolves lowered their voices as they whispered.
28:03What happened to the Alpha heir? Wasn't he still walking around with his mate not long ago?
28:06The one bonding today is Lady Ashfield. What does she have to do with him? Haven't you heard?
28:12Lucian forced a servant girl into the lunar residence and even tried to make Lady Ashfield his mistress.
28:17That's not even half of it. The heir ended up ruined because of the woman he chose.
28:22Lucian's expression darkened more and more with every word, but he no longer had the strength to argue.
28:27All his attention remained fixed on him.
28:30Selina, you once told me that in this life and the next, you would always be my mate.
28:36His voice was coarse, filled with sick desperation.
28:38Thanks to the medicine you sent, the healers said I'm out of danger now.
28:41I'll recover completely soon. Let me make it up to you, Crait.
28:44I looked at him. Once upon a time, those eyes could have made me die willingly for him.
28:49Now they only felt cold.
28:51Alpha, I already told you. There will never be anything between us again.
28:55No. You still love me. Otherwise, why would you personally help me choose that belt?
29:07I paused. The entire thing was absurd. Even now, he was still lying to himself, clinging to a belt like
29:13it was his last hope.
29:14Beside me, Kyle calmly opened his coat, revealing a flash of dark green at his waist.
29:19Lucian, are you talking about this one?
29:21Shock flooded Lucian's face. Kyle glanced down at the belt and spoke evenly.
29:25Sorry to disappoint you. Selina picked this out for me. The size fits perfectly.
29:30Lucian froze completely.
29:31That's impossible. How could you decide to mate with him so quickly?
29:35You sent me medicine. You still care about me.
29:38He stared at me stubbornly. I leaned close to his ear, my voice soft enough that only he could hear.
29:44Death isn't the scary part. Living is the real punishment. Lucian, enjoy your nightmare.
29:50He closed his eyes and slumped back into a mansion.
29:53Kael gave a faint wave, signaling for the servants to wheel him away.
29:57Along the road, the stench of rot drifting from Lucian's wounds made nearby walls instinctively cover their noses and step
30:04back.
30:05Kyle turned toward me.
30:06Come on. Don't let him ruin our day.
30:08He simply extended his hand.
30:10Gently, I placed my hand in this. The procession observed.
30:13Moonlight spilled across the road like a silver carpet laid down by the goddess herself.
30:18I leaned against Kael's shoulder, listening to the wheels roll over ground.
30:22One arm wrapped around me, while his other hand gently stroked my back.
30:26Behind us, the name that had once caused me unbearable pain faded farther and farther into the moonlight until it
30:33disappeared completely.
30:34Kael, thank you.
30:37He said nothing. He only pulled me a little closer.
30:49Dim lighting, a warm roof. Our first night after bonding belonged only to us.
30:54Kael was far more passionate than his gentle appearance suggested.
30:58Like a wolf who had finally gotten what he longed for. He was patient, focused, and tireless.
31:04I rubbed my aching shoulder and begged hoarsely for mercy before he finally relented.
31:09Even then, he still kept me tightly wrapped in his arms, his chin resting against the top of my head.
31:14At dawn, half asleep in his embrace, I asked without thinking.
31:18Back then, why did you agree so quickly to make me your mate?
31:21Kael let out a low chuckle.
31:23You're only asking now? I've had a crush on you for ten years. I always hoped my mate would be
31:29you.
31:30Holding me in his arms, he slowly told me stories I had never known. Years ago, at that grand full
31:36moon ball, he saw me for the first time.
31:39The hall had been crowded with guests. Yet after one glance, he could never look away again.
31:44But back then, my eyes had only been on Lucian. He never forced his way into my life. He simply
31:49stayed in the shadows, silently protecting me.
31:52Even in my previous life, it had been the same. The reason I managed to reach the hunting grounds in
31:56time and drive away the beasts was because of me.
32:00Before I arrived, he had shifted into wolf form and acted as bait, leading the fiercest beasts away by himself.
32:06In that lifetime, he died in those hunting grounds. My vision blurred instantly.
32:11In my previous life, he had died because of me, and I had never even known.
32:15Kael, I'm sorry.
32:18He tightened his arms around me, his lips brushing my forehead.
32:21You have nothing to apologize for. Being able to become your mate made everything worth it.
32:26I buried my face against his chest as silent tears soaked into his shirt. He said nothing.
32:31He only patted my back over and over, as though comforting a child who had cried herself exhausted.
32:37Thank the moon goddess. This time, we didn't miss each other.
32:50Married life was peaceful beyond belief.
32:53Kyle had a habit he could never seem to break.
32:55Every morning before I woke up, he would place a fresh evening primrose beside my pillow.
32:59So when I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was always that half-bloom flower still carrying traces
33:05of morning dew.
33:06Whenever I read, he liked sneaking up behind me and resting his chin lightly on my shoulder.
33:10Without saying a word, he would quietly stay there until I finished the entire page.
33:15His breathing against my neck was warm and steady.
33:17One time, I didn't turn the page for nearly fifteen minutes.
33:20Are you actually reading? He finally asked.
33:23I'm enjoying the feeling of you leaning against me.
33:25His ears turned red. An alpha-blooded wolf, nearly six feet tall, actually blushed because of one sentence.
33:31I laughed so hard I nearly fell out of the chair. Embarrassed and annoyed, he scooped me up effortlessly,
33:36threw me over his shoulder, and headed straight for the bedroom.
33:39What are you doing? Put me down!
33:42No more reading. Sleep.
33:44Kale.
33:45Quiet.
33:46He said quiet, but his tone was full of affection.
33:50The Throne of the Moon
33:50A
34:20nearly reaching my chest. When he ran, every movement was graceful and fierce but in front
34:26of me the huge silver wolf would crouch obediently, rubbing his head against my palm like an affectionate
34:31puppy. I loved burying my face in the thick, soft fur around him. His body temperature was
34:36always warm, like a living room. I shifted into wolf form too and we ran side by side.
34:41Under the moonlight, two figures, one silver, one white raced across the mountain range.
34:46When we grew tired, we would lie beside each other, atop the rocks, overlooking the entire territory.
34:52Countless lights glittered below us like shattered moonlight scattered across the earth. He shifted
34:57back into human form, barefoot on the grass, as moonlight traced silver edges along his silhouette.
35:03Kael, when you become alpha someday, will you still run with me like this? He looked at me seriously,
35:07his gaze open and steady. In front of everyone else, I'm the alpha. In front of you, I'll always
35:12just be your kale. I turned my face away so he wouldn't see my reddening eyes. In this lifetime,
35:17I finally understood what it felt like to be cherished. Yet beneath that peace, news about
35:21Lucian still reached us from time to time. His legs were completely ruined now. He could only remain
35:26bedridden. His wounds had to be treated three times a day. Though the shadow parasites had been removed,
35:32the silver poison had sunk deep into his bones and could never be reversed. When summer arrived,
35:37the smell of decay filled his entire war. Servants rotated shifts, caring for him, gritting their teeth
35:43before entering. Worst of all, Kura's treatment had left him completely infertile. He would never have an heir.
36:11The storm from the council finally arrived. High ranking officials jointly petitioned the alpha to
36:16appoint a new heir. The alpha pitied Lucian, but no one understood the laws of the pack better than he
36:21did. The weak were unfit to lead the strong. How could a king confine to a wheelchair rule over
36:26thousands of wolves? Of all his sons, only Kael was worthy of the position. Kael, from this day forward,
36:33you are the new alpha. The alpha pitied. Kael knelt on one knee and accepted the silver token engraved
36:40with the wolf crest. His gaze passed over the gathered officials before finally settling on him.
36:45The decree stripping Lucian of his title arrived at his door. That very day, Lucian smashed everything
36:51within each beside his head. That was the final blow. He ordered servants to lead him to the dungeon.
36:57He wanted to see Kora. The dungeon was damp and dark. Kora curled in the corner. Her clothes tattered,
37:03and her hair tangled into knots. Only her eyes still shone with a madness that watered on his head.
37:09The sound of wheelchair wheels echoed down the corridor. Kora looked up when she saw him. Her lips
37:15twisted into a strange smile. You came. It's because of you. Lucian's voice was hoarse and cold.
37:21If not for you, I never would have ended up like this. This is all your fault. His hands closed
37:27around
37:27her throat. You should die. But there was no strength left in him. Kora shoved him away effortlessly.
37:33The wheelchair slammed into the wall with a dull crash.
37:59Kora stared at Lucian's broken state and suddenly burst into laughter. The sound was sharp and shrill,
38:05echoing endlessly through the empty dungeon. My fault? Her eyes widened. You were the one who
38:10couldn't hold on. If you'd lasted just a little longer, if we'd completed the bonding ceremony,
38:15I'd be Luna by now. Her voice climbed higher and higher, growing hysterically. I'm his Luna! I'm his Luna! I
38:24am his Luna!
38:26Only now did Lucian finally realize how foolish he would be. For this woman, he had personally pushed
38:32Selina. And from beginning to end, this woman had never loved him, only the position he held. He turned
38:38his wheelchair around and left without another glance. Kyle's official Alpha ceremony would take
38:43place three days later. That night, I helped him straighten his ceremonial doors. Standing before
38:49the mirror, he wore an unusual serious expression. What's wrong? I asked. I never imagined my life
38:54would leave me here. It's okay. I'll be with you. During the ceremony, the silver Luna crown was placed
39:00upon my head as moonlight poured through the cave ceiling. The entire pack lowered their heads in unison.
39:04Deep growls of submission rolled away after waves in the cabin. At the very back of the crowd, Lucian sat
39:11in
39:11his wheelchair in the furthest corner. Everyone else bowed their heads. Only he looked up, his eyes filled
39:16with pain and regret. If Korra hadn't destroyed him, the one standing here today should have been here.
39:21After the ceremony, he was moved out of the royal chambers and relocated to a small cabin outside the
39:27territory game. The door closed behind him from that day onward. No one ever visited again.
39:40Life after becoming Luna grew busier, but Kale never once made me feel alone. During the day,
39:45he handled pack affairs. No matter how busy he was, he always came home before evening. Sometimes,
39:50while I sat reading medical texts in the study, he would deliberately peek his head through the doorway.
39:54He always did that, never interrupting, never rushing me, just quietly staying nearby. Sometimes,
40:00when I looked up, I would find him asleep on the sofa, still holding a half-red territorial report.
40:05Whenever I covered him with a blanket, he would unconsciously grab my wrist in his sleep.
40:09Don't go. I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere.
40:12One afternoon, heavy rain suddenly poured down. He returned soaked from head to toe,
40:16yet held a paper package carefully against his chest. What's that?
40:20He handed it to me. Inside was a silver hand-woven ribbon with a tiny moonstone dangling from the
40:25tassel. I saw it at the market, thought it would look nice with your white dress.
40:29You got drouched for a ribbon? Not exactly. It was on the way.
40:33He was obviously lying. The market was on the opposite side of the territory from where he'd gone.
40:38I stared at the ribbon and suddenly felt my nose sting. He immediately panicked.
40:42You don't like it? I can exchange it- I love it. I interrupted, tying the ribbon around my wrist.
40:47I really love it. He relaxed at once, smiling like a boy who'd just been praised.
40:53That night, we lay side by side listening to the rain outside the window.
40:56Kale. Hmm. I think I must have been blind before.
41:01Yeah. You really were. Couldn't you at least comfort me?
41:04Comfort you for what? You're telling the truth. Hit him.
41:07I reached over to hit him. He laughed and dodged before pulling me back into his arms again.
41:11But it's okay. He murmured softly in the darkness.
41:14You see me now. That's enough.
41:18That's enough.
41:44That's enough.
41:46That's enough.
41:47That's enough.
41:47.
42:17.
42:47.
43:17.
43:18.
43:18.
43:18.
43:18.
43:21.
43:21.
43:44The day Lucian moved out, I went to see him all.
43:48Morning fog still lingered as his wheelchair sat outside the cabin.
43:51The servants carried out the last box and left quickly.
43:54Hearing footsteps, he slowly looked up.
43:56When he realized it was me,
43:57a trace of hope flashed across his withered face.
44:00Selina, so in the end,
44:02you still care about me?
44:03I shook my head, a victor smile curling at my face.
44:06You're wrong, Lucian.
44:07I only came to see how your story ends.
44:10His expression froze.
44:11I crouched down until we were eye-loving.
44:13You still don't know, do you?
44:15That so-called Korra found from the witch?
44:16I arranged all of it.
44:18His pupils shrank violently.
44:19From the very beginning, I was the one who wanted you dead.
44:22My voice remained calm and clear.
44:24I bribed the witch.
44:25I was the one who told Korra the medicine could temporarily restore your strength.
44:29Selina.
44:30His lips trembled.
44:30So it was you all along.
44:32Why?
44:32Just because of what happened in the previous life?
44:34That's right.
44:36A blood Jetsby repays.
44:37Some debts can only be settled with a life.
44:40But they're all alive now, aren't they?
44:41He asked in confusion.
44:43They're alive.
44:43I stood and looked down at him.
44:45But what you did can never be erased.
44:46The pain was real.
44:48It already happened, and you have to pay for it.
44:50I turned away.
44:51Kael leaned against the nearby tree, waiting for it.
44:54Morning sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering broken patches of light across it.
44:58When he saw me approaching, he asked nothing.
45:00He simply held out his hand naturally.
45:02I placed mine in place.
45:04Is it over?
45:05It's over.
45:06Hand in hand, we walked deeper into the territory.
45:09Sunlight gradually pierced through the fog, illuminating the road ahead.
45:13Behind us, the cabin door slowly closed.
45:15And Lucian, like a lone wolf cast out from the pack, spent the rest of his life rotting away in
45:20regret and decay.
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