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