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00:00At 18, I had to choose one of Alpha Theron Munfang's sons as my mate.
00:04Last life, I chose Kane.
00:06Big mistake.
00:07He tore me apart.
00:09This time, I picked Casey the cold-blooded, brutal one.
00:13What I didn't expect.
00:15Kane came back too.
00:17I barely stepped out of the council hall, crossing the training grounds, when I spotted him Kane, mid-spar, surrounded
00:22by wolves.
00:24A glint of silver his curved blade slipped and hit the ground with a sharp clang, landing three feet from
00:29my boots.
00:30He didn't even glance up.
00:31Pick it up.
00:32The wolves froze.
00:34Eyes locked on me, waiting for a show.
00:36I knew this game.
00:37Last life, he treated me like his damn servant.
00:40I didn't move.
00:42Just dug my heel into the gravel and said flatly,
00:44You dropped it.
00:46You pick it up.
00:47The training ground went dead quiet.
00:49Even the wind cut out.
00:51Kane's head jerked up.
00:52Eyes lit with rage.
00:53What did you just say?
00:55Someone let out a low whistle.
00:58Damn, Eve.
00:59Switching tactics?
01:01Weren't you all over him like two days ago?
01:03Now you're acting royal?
01:05Another chimed in, louder.
01:07Girl, you were his sim.
01:09Clinging to him all the time.
01:11You think your dead daddy's proud of this act?
01:12Before I could fire back, soft footsteps cut through the tension.
01:16Lena limped in, leather skirt brushing her knees, blood staining one pant leg.
01:20She crouched, lip caught between her teeth, hands shaking as she grabbed the blade.
01:24Cold sweat clung to her skin.
01:27Kane's eyes snapped to her.
01:28He grabbed her wrist, panic leaking through his voice.
01:31I told you to rest.
01:33Who said you could be out here?
01:34He turned on me, eyes blazing.
01:37Look at Lena.
01:38She's hurt and still helps me.
01:40And you?
01:40Just standing there like a spoiled brat?
01:42No sense of duty.
01:44Then the scoff hit.
01:45You just crawled out of my father's office, didn't you?
01:49What now?
01:50Pulling the pity card again?
01:53Playing up that story about your dad taking a blade for him?
01:56Begging to be my mate?
01:58You're pathetic, Eve.
01:59Always guilt tripping.
02:01Always scheming.
02:02You've tried every trick to lock me down.
02:04I clenched my sleeves, voice flat.
02:07Didn't say a word.
02:08The alpha called me.
02:10He's hosting my coming of age ceremony himself.
02:13The air snapped like a whip.
02:14The alpha's hosting her ceremony?
02:16Wolf swarmed Kane, voices full of flattery.
02:21Congrats, man.
02:22If the alpha's hosting her ceremony, he's lining you up to take over.
02:26Don't forget us when you're alpha.
02:27Kane lifted his chin, smug creeping in under the scowl.
02:31Then his eyes cut back to me.
02:33Still, let's be clear.
02:35If we do end up bonded, stay out of my business with Lena.
02:39Know your place.
02:41Or...
02:42He paused, eyes going dark.
02:44I won't be your mate.
02:46Unless you want a repeat of last time.
02:49My chest seized.
02:50What the hell did that mean?
02:52Did he remember too?
02:53On the day of my coming of age ceremony, Kane showed up late with Lena stuck to his side.
02:58Her lips were swollen, and fresh red marks scratched across his collarbone.
03:02Wolves nearby traded smirks.
03:04No question what they'd been doing in the shadows.
03:06In my past life, I would have stormed over, ripped off their masks,
03:10demanded why they humiliate me at my own ceremony.
03:12Now?
03:13I glanced once, then looked away like they were dust on my boots.
03:17Kane caught that flicker.
03:18His hand shot out.
03:20Shifting Lena behind him.
03:21When I didn't flinch, he got twitchy.
03:23Then laughed.
03:24Low and mean.
03:25What, Eve?
03:26Playing saint now because you're scared I won't be your mate?
03:29Don't be dumb.
03:30How about this?
03:31He leaned in, voice dropping, eyes crawling over me.
03:35After the ceremony, meet me behind the mountain, at the hot spring.
03:39Don't wear anything.
03:40If your body's worth it, maybe I'll let you in my bed.
03:42Lena pouted, tugging his sleeve.
03:45Kane, how can you say that?
03:47Isn't my body better than hers?
03:49Of course you're better.
03:50A thousand times.
03:51That hot spring?
03:53It's yours.
03:54I even had herbs thrown in.
03:56Just waited on your leg to heal.
03:58Lena lit up.
03:59Tossed me a smug little look.
04:01The wolves around us cracked up whistles, filthy jokes flying like knives.
04:05The sound hit like a switch.
04:07My past life slammed back.
04:09He'd done this before humiliated me in front of the pack.
04:12Treated me like some chew toy.
04:14I'd shaken with rage.
04:16He just laughed, said my shame turned him on.
04:18Someone tried to defend me once.
04:21Kane shut them down, called me a heat chaser who begged for his scraps.
04:25Pathetic.
04:26I turned to walk away, then his hand clamped around my wrist.
04:30Still pretending?
04:32A wolf like you can't fake what you are.
04:35I yanked my hand free, knuckles white.
04:38Watch your mouth.
04:39Respect?
04:40Didn't you throw your whole life away begging to bond with me?
04:43If you're crawling into my bed anyway, why fake innocence now?
04:48Who said I'm bonding with you?
04:50Silence hit like a blade to the throat.
04:52Then laughter.
04:54Loud.
04:54Ugly.
04:55Everywhere.
04:56Not bonding with me?
04:57Then who?
04:58Everyone knows you'd die for me.
05:00What, Kaylee?
05:02Kaylee's been rotting in the black forest for years.
05:05Everyone says he's feral.
05:08Skinned a graveclaw wolf who challenged him and left the carcass hanging.
05:11Trying to get yourself killed early?
05:14What, nothing to say?
05:16Didn't you have all that fire a second ago?
05:19Or are you finally scared?
05:21Lena slipped in, voice syrupy sweet.
05:23Eve probably remembered the stories about Kaylee.
05:26If she really bonds with him, there might not even be bones left to bury.
05:31Laughter rippled through the crowd.
05:32A few young wolves whistled, right on cue.
05:35In my past life, I probably would've lunged at Lena and yanked her hair out.
05:39But this time, different.
05:41Who I choose isn't your business.
05:43Cool and steady even I was surprised.
05:45Lena's smile twitched.
05:47Then she grabbed her chest and started coughing, shoulders shaking uncontrollably.
05:51Eve don't be like that.
05:53I was just worried about you.
05:56You did take a hunter's silver dagger for Kaylee, remember?
06:00I turned to go.
06:01Her gasp hit first.
06:02Then her wine cup slipped just as it fell.
06:05She leaned hard into me.
06:06Next thing I knew, she stumbled back like I'd shoved her and dropped to the floor with a dramatic thought.
06:11Eve!
06:11Lena's wail split the air, tears streaking down her face.
06:15Even if you hate me, you can't push me.
06:17My leg, it hurts so bad.
06:20Really?
06:21Eve?
06:21That jealous now?
06:23Kaylee's face darkened.
06:24He stepped in front of her like a shield, fury rolling off him.
06:27He scooped her up like she was moon-touched, pain in his eyes.
06:30She's your sister.
06:34Lena was just my cousin, but once she moved in, everyone assumed otherwise.
06:39Behind his shoulder, Lena peeked out smirking.
06:41I couldn't help it.
06:42I laugh.
06:45Didn't even touch her.
06:50Still lying?
06:50Kane grabbed my wrist.
06:52The whole pack knows you're jealous of Lena.
06:54If you hadn't clung to me back then, I wouldn't have even noticed you.
06:57Kane, don't.
06:58Eve's probably just upset.
07:01She always thought you'd pick her.
07:03Soft words.
07:04Sharper than claws.
07:05Whispers started up same ones from before.
07:08That I was forcing the mate bond.
07:10Hiding behind my father's name.
07:11That I couldn't handle my own sister.
07:14These rumors stuck like spit from jealous.
07:15She-wolf's filthy and hard to scrub off.
07:17She-wolf's filthy and hard to scrub off.
07:19Kane's rage snapped.
07:20He raised his hand and slapped me across the face.
07:22Hard.
07:23You better behave.
07:24Touch Lena again.
07:25And I'll throw you out of Silvermoon pack myself.
07:36The sting on my cheek spread like fire.
07:38I wanted to hit back.
07:40But out of the corner of my eye, I saw the guests shifting around the venue.
07:43This was my coming of age ceremony.
07:46Causing a scene would only drag the able name through the dirt.
07:49Lena stayed tucked behind Kane, that smirk still playing on her lips.
07:52She leaned into his chest like she rehearsed it.
07:55Kane's hand hovered midair maybe he realized he'd gone too far.
07:57His throat bobbed, like words were stuck.
08:00But Lena rose onto her toes and whimpered.
08:04Kane, my leg hurts so bad.
08:07What if I never walk again?
08:09Her fingers curled around his wrist, pulling every bit of his attention.
08:13The whispers crashed in like waves.
08:15Their stares hit like poison needles, stabbing into my skin.
08:18No manners.
08:19She'd go after her own sister over a mate.
08:21As if she ever had a shot.
08:23Kane would never choose her.
08:24Kane threw me a disgusted glare.
08:26Why are you still standing there?
08:28If something happens to Lena, you'll regret it.
08:30His pack of followers jumped in, loud and eager.
08:33Yeah.
08:34Apologize to Lena.
08:36You think you can cling to our next alpha just cause your dad took a silver arrow for his?
08:39I remembered everything breaking myself for Kane.
08:42Training like hell just to scare off anyone who dared glance his way.
08:45Thought being ruthless meant love.
08:47Now it just felt sad.
08:48He stepped in close, eyes all beast and venom.
08:51Father's about to announce our engagement.
08:54Be smart.
08:55Stay in your lane.
08:56Once the bond's sealed, I'll give you the rank you deserve.
09:00Just don't mess with me and Lena.
09:02I stared him down, locked on those eyes.
09:04A horn blasted, long and hollow.
09:07The beta strode in.
09:10Miss Abel, it's time.
09:12His cloudy eyes landed on my bruised J-Pity flickered.
09:15Behind him, a figure in black.
09:17Hood low, jaw sharp as sin.
09:19A silver etched blade strapped across his back.
09:21Wolf Fong pendant swaying like it had a heartbeat.
09:24Casey Moon Fong.
09:25Farron's oldest.
09:27Just back from the black forest.
09:29Silence hit like a punch.
09:30A few pups up front nearly dropped.
09:32Someone fumbled a wine bull crash.
09:33Flames fist as the liquor met fire.
09:35Even the beta twitched.
09:37Everyone knew when Casey was killed.
09:38He just skinned a challenger from Graveclaw pack.
09:41Still wreathed of blood.
09:43Casey stopped right in front of me.
09:45His blade flipped once.
09:46Smooth.
09:47The sheath tapped my arm barely.
09:49What happened to your face?
09:50Voice sharp, cut glass serious.
09:53His icy stare sliced straight through me.
09:55I met those deep blue eyes and saw it.
09:57The memory.
09:58Him storming the dungeon bloodied and wild.
10:00Holding my dead body like it broke him.
10:02He went rogue for me.
10:05It's nothing.
10:06I forced a smile, tried to hide the bruise.
10:09Kane scoffed, sliding between us.
10:12He squared up.
10:14Kane, Eve's my problem.
10:17Don't stress.
10:17She's about to be my mate.
10:19I've got it handled.
10:20The beta frowned, about to speak, but Casey shut him down with one look.
10:24Dad sent me.
10:25Said the able girl ceremony's a pack matter.
10:29Let's move.
10:34See?
10:35Still knows how to obey.
10:37This time, under Kane's astonished gaze.
10:39I walked toward Casey with resolute steps.
10:41Just as in the previous life, he had walked toward me without hesitation or regret.
10:46Kane was practically using smug, like he already saw the alpha crest hanging around his neck.
10:50Yeah didn't last.
10:51The second the pack filled the great hall, Theron stepped down from the platform, ripping that scepter carved with wolf
10:56fangs.
10:57His silver white hair caught the lights.
10:58Dude was ancient like over a hundred but still stood like a legend.
11:01He reached for my hand, smiling.
11:04Big day.
11:04His voice carrying as he scanned the room.
11:06Eve's come of age.
11:07And just like I promised her father, she'll choose one of my sons as her mate.
11:12Once she does, that wolf, the next alpha.
11:17Everyone had their theories about who'd take over Silvermoon.
11:19Being alpha wasn't just a title, it meant total control.
11:23Gasps rippled through the hall.
11:24All eyes snapped to Kane, some lit with envy.
11:27Yeah, they all remembered how hard I used to fall for him.
11:30Now!
11:30Theron said, patting my hand.
11:32Let the chosen step forward.
11:35I'll witness it myself.
11:37Kane shot up straighter, chin high, already halfway into his victory strut until Theron threw up a hand.
11:42Then Theron turned, gaze softening toward the corner.
11:45K.C.
11:46He'd swapped into the ceremonial look hair tied back tight, every angle of his face sharp enough to cut.
11:51In his hand, a bundle of moon petals, still glowing from the cedar woods.
11:55He walked up, steady as ever, and stopped in front of me.
11:58You ready Eve?
12:02The second K.C. spoke, the hall buzzed like a kicked beehive.
12:05Wolves leaned in, whispering fast.
12:07How's it him?
12:09Didn't Eve love Kane so much, she nearly died for him?
12:13Why Kane?
12:14Is this some kind of screw-up?
12:17Kane's face went dark.
12:18He stormed forward, voice cracking with panic.
12:21Father, this has to be a mistake!
12:23Theron hit him with a glare colder than midwinter, then slammed his scepter down hard.
12:27I might be old, but I'm not losing it!
12:31You think I'd mess up a choice that decides Silvermoon's future?
12:35The beta stepped up, scroll in hand.
12:38The alpha's word is final.
12:40Eve has chosen K as her mate.
12:42Kane cut in fast, voice cracking.
12:44No!
12:44That's wrong!
12:45Something's off!
12:47He spun to me, desperation all over him.
12:49Eve, tell them!
12:50You picked me!
12:51Father just- he got it twisted, right?
12:53I chose Kane.
12:55He's my mate now.
12:56The only one.
12:58Casey's grip on the moon petals tightened just barely.
13:00When our eyes met, something flickered in his-
13:03No!
13:03Surprise!
13:04Real and raw.
13:05Kane snapped like a bonelet from both ends.
13:08He lunged, grabbed my wrist hard enough to bruise.
13:10Liar!
13:11You love me!
13:12Everyone knows you'd have died for me!
13:14How could you pick this savage?
13:16Father forced you, didn't he?
13:18The beta shoved between us, ripping Kane's hand off.
13:22What you waiting for?
13:23Get him out!
13:23Unless you're begging for a fight too!
13:26They snapped to it.
13:27Hauling came back as he kicked and fought, roaring loud enough to shake the walls.
13:30Eve!
13:31Say something!
13:32Tell them it's wrong!
13:34You chose me!
13:35Theron flicked a hand.
13:37The guard slammed the door shut with a second echoing thud.
13:40Silence hit like a slap.
13:41The beta handed me a carved wooden box hatched with a silver moon totem.
13:45Miss Abel, a gift from the Alpha.
13:47May your bond strengthen the pack.
13:49Something flickering in my chest.
13:51Inside was the Alpha Crest passed down for generations.
13:54The one Kane spent his whole past life chasing.
13:57At the banquet, Torchlight danced along the stone walls.
13:59I scanned the crowd.
14:01No sign of Kane.
14:02I turned, berry wine in hand and smacked straight into a solid chest.
14:06The sharp scent of pine hit me.
14:07My eyes burned.
14:09Back then, when Kane locked me in that cellar, it was Casey who kicked the door down and carried
14:13me out barely breathing.
14:14He was wrecked, bleeding everywhere, snarling at the wolves crowding us.
14:19You will face the consequences!
14:21I will not let you harm her!
14:23After I died, he turned that dungeon into a bloodbath dragged every one of Kane's dirty
14:27secrets straight to Theron.
14:28I'd already left my body by then.
14:31Just a soul watching him take on the whole pack for me.
14:33That's when it hit me this brutal wolf had always put me first.
14:36Since I came back, that voice inside hasn't shut up.
14:39Choosing him is right.
14:41Once the feast kicked off, Theron motioned for Casey to sit at his right.
14:44Every wolf in the hall froze.
14:46That seat meant one thing Casey was the next alpha.
14:49No hesitation.
14:50He took the spot like it was already his.
14:52Whispers surged through the crowd.
14:54No one saw this coming.
14:56They figured I'd still be tangled up in Kane and Casey?
14:58The lone wolf who once smashed a wine jug and shouted he'd never stop for any she-wolf?
15:03Why the hell would he agree to bond with me?
15:05Right in the middle of the buzz, Kane stumbled through the crowd, drunk and pathetic.
15:08He slurred, loud and messy.
15:10Father, you can't approve their bond.
15:14Theron looked him over drunk, staggering, reeking and snapped.
15:18If he can still stand, he can crawl to his quarters.
15:21Don't disgrace us.
15:22Kane latched onto the table, refusing to budge.
15:24Eve and I, we grew up together.
15:26We get each other.
15:28You can't tear us apart.
15:30Theron's eyes cut to me, voice dripping mockery.
15:32Oh?
15:34Pup hood sweethearts?
15:36Funny.
15:38I remember it differently.
15:40Eve.
15:41Care to clear that up?
15:43I gave a small smile, voice call.
15:45Alpha.
15:45I'm not sure why Kane would say that.
15:47I've always seen him like a brother.
15:49He's the one chasing Lena.
15:51Not me.
15:52Kane's face twisted, eyes wide.
15:55Eve.
15:57I love you.
15:59I always have.
16:00Kane suddenly grinned.
16:01Off kilter.
16:02I get it.
16:03You're jealous.
16:05Still pissed I gave the arctic fox fur to Lena, huh?
16:08Using Kay to get back at me?
16:10I didn't flinch.
16:11You shouldn't say that.
16:12I'm forming a mate bond with Kay.
16:15You can't.
16:16You're mine!
16:17Kane snarled and lunged.
16:19His hand barely twitched and had a piece of grip snapped around his arm.
16:22Kane grunted, breath catching, sweat slip on his brow.
16:25Kayce's glare was lethal.
16:27Wolves near us flinched back without thinking.
16:29She's my mate.
16:30He said, voice like ice cracking.
16:32You think you can touch her?
16:34With one sharp twist, he slammed Kane to the floor.
16:36The impact echoed.
16:38Kane curled up, groaning.
16:40Kayce stood over him, unmoved.
16:41Know your place.
16:42A jug rolled across the floor, nudged aside by Kayce's boot.
16:46This is Eve's coming of age.
16:48Don't make me spill blood.
16:49Kane growled low, like a caged beast but didn't dare rise.
16:52Baron Scepter hit the floor with a demon-goying fad.
16:55Silence snapped into place.
16:58You disgrace.
16:59You're grounded.
17:01Three months.
17:02Stay in your quarters and think.
17:04Still, Kane wasn't done.
17:06Eve!
17:07Tell him you love me!
17:09Say it!
17:10I didn't even glance his way.
17:12Just turned to Kayce with a quiet smile.
17:14But he looked away, knocked back his drink in one go.
17:17That sharp swallow hit whatever storm he wasn't showing.
17:20Rumors in Silvermoon Packs spread faster than a rogue on the run.
17:23Some swore Kane threw down with the alpha over me in the grand hall.
17:26Others whispered he'd been glued to Lena ever since I picked Kayce.
17:30Didn't matter.
17:31I tuned it all out.
17:32Our bonding ceremony was locked in for the next full moon.
17:35One morning before then, I found Kayce waiting at the edge of the training grounds.
17:39He leaned on a blade stabbed into the dirt, dude dripping off his hair.
17:42Didn't say a word for a minute.
17:44Just watched.
17:45Then, low and tight.
17:47Everyone thinks I'm a monster.
17:49That I've killed too many.
17:51He flicked his eyes my way, cold steel sharp.
17:53Aren't you scared of me?
17:54I still, bow halfway drawn, met his gaze head on.
17:57Scared of what?
17:58Scared I'll snap one day and hurt you.
18:00He muttered, fingers trailing the blade's etched handle.
18:03Not that it matters.
18:04Even if you were, it's too late.
18:06His lips curled into a smirked possessive, unshakable.
18:08Whether you regret this or not, I'm not letting go.
18:11You're mine, Eve.
18:13In this life, you're only mine.
18:14The morning sun lit up his face, and just like that, I saw him again facing down the
18:18entire pack for me in our last life.
18:20My chest tightened, heat blooming under my ribs.
18:22I've never regretted anything, and I'm not scared of you.
18:26I dropped the bow and walked to him, slow, steady steps.
18:29I've heard what they say, but I know you're not the monster they make you out you out to be.
18:35His eyes flickered, that sharp edge slipping.
18:37A flush crept up his neck.
18:40You.
18:40I cut him off.
18:42I chose you, K.E. Moonfling.
18:44Held his stare.
18:45No hesitation.
18:47From the start.
18:48I never doubted it.
18:49His throat bobbed.
18:51He reached out, fingers wrapping around my wrist steady and warm.
18:55Eve.
18:56His voice dipped, gravel rough.
18:57Don't forget what you said today.
18:59I won't.
19:01When I got back to the tent, Lena was at the fire, flipping me.
19:05She spun around when she heard me, eyes full of poison.
19:08You really know how to fake it, huh?
19:10Acting like you're all in with K when you're scared out of your mind?
19:13What, Kane suddenly wasn't good enough, so now you're throwing yourself at that psycho?
19:16Her laugh was sharp.
19:18Mean.
19:18Just wait.
19:19When K finally snaps, you'll be the first body he drops.
19:23Before I could fire back, chaos burst outside.
19:26A guard's voice rang out, panicked.
19:28Miss Abelkayan's here.
19:29He brought men.
19:30I yanked open the tent flap and stepped into the sunlight.
19:33There he was.
19:34Kane.
19:35Surrounded by a few goons, with the rest of the pack closing in, eyes glued to the scene
19:38like it was prime drama.
19:40Lena bolted over.
19:41Smile stretched tight across her face.
19:44Kane.
19:45You're here to take me with you, right?
19:47Kane didn't even glance at her.
19:49He walked straight to me, dropped one knee, and pulled a ruby-studded silver moon ring from
19:53his coat.
19:54Held it up like it meant something.
19:55Eve.
19:56I messed up, but I'm here now.
19:58Give me another chance.
19:59Bond with me.
20:00I'll spend my life making it right.
20:01I'll never let you suffer again.
20:03Swear it.
20:03Gasps cracked through the air, followed by a wave of whispers.
20:06Disgust churned in my gut.
20:08I stepped back, dodging the ring like it burned.
20:11Did you forget?
20:12I snapped.
20:13Weren't you head over heels for Lena?
20:15Kane scrambled up, reaching out, but Lena latched onto his arm.
20:18He barked over her, desperate.
20:20Eve, please.
20:21It was all a misunderstanding.
20:23No one compares to you.
20:24You're the only one I've ever loved.
20:25I laughed, ice cold.
20:27Honey, that's not what you said before.
20:28You told me once we were bonded I needed to stay obedient, stay quiet, and never question
20:34what you did with Lena.
20:35His face twisted, voice-oosing fake regret.
20:38I was confused.
20:39I didn't mean to hurt you.
20:41Lena's tears fell like shattered glass.
20:43Kane, you said you loved me.
20:45You said I was sweeter than Eve.
20:47Eve, you promised we'd be mates after the full moon.
20:52Shut up!
20:54Help!
20:54Kane backhanded her so hard her head snapped sideways the same brutal hit I knew too well.
20:58Red welts bloomed across Lena's cheek.
21:00She grabbed her face, eyes wide, stunned.
21:02You seduced me.
21:03If it weren't for you, Eve would have picked me.
21:05Still blaming everyone but himself.
21:07You're just a scheming little wolf.
21:09You were never good enough to stand next to me.
21:11So he'd known the truth all along.
21:12He just chose to lie.
21:14Again.
21:14How could you ever compare to Eve?
21:16His voice turned cruel.
21:18She's true Abilene blood.
21:19You?
21:21You're just her mom's distant cousin.
21:23A tag-along nobody the pack took pity on.
21:27Did you actually think I'd become your mate?
21:29Lena went ghost pale.
21:30She was a distant cousin from my mother's side.
21:32After her parents died, we took her in like family.
21:35I gave her.
21:36Everything let her have the spotlight, the praise.
21:39And still, she clawed for more.
21:41Even my mate.
21:42Now, exposed in front of everyone, the stares and murmurs hit her like daggers.
21:47I'm not a tag-along nobody I'm not!
21:49She cried, shaking, voice cracking with panic.
21:52Cain scoffed.
21:53You think I don't see it?
21:54Your blood, your rank, nothing stacks up to Eve.
21:56I'm not a tag-along, I'm nobody!
21:58You're not even worthy to be her servant and you thought you could be my mate.
22:01As they kept spiraling, I turned on my heel, enough.
22:04But Cain lunged, grabbing my wrist.
22:06Eve don't leave.
22:07Eve, you saw it, I'm done with her.
22:09I swear I'll never go near her again.
22:11Just give me one more chance.
22:13I yanked my hand free, voice ice cold.
22:15Cain, have some respect.
22:17I'm about to be your sister-in-law.
22:19I met his gaze dead on.
22:20Maybe being the Silvermoon Alpha's son made you think everything should fall into your lap.
22:25But there's one thing you'll never have.
22:27His eyes narrowed.
22:28What?
22:30Second chances.
22:31I made sure every word hit.
22:33There's no second chances in this life.
22:34I turned to the crowd, voice loud and steady.
22:38Cain and I will be bonded soon.
22:40Hope to see you all at the ceremony.
22:41Cain moved to follow, but I tore free and walked off, slamming the tent flap shut behind me.
22:46Told the guards no one gets in.
22:48Later, one of them stepped in quietly.
22:50Cain's gone Miss Abel.
22:52Lena chased after him, but he stopped her.
22:54Called her ungrateful.
22:55I gave a small nod.
22:56Their drama?
22:57I was done with it.
22:58The morning of the bonding ceremony, I was up before the sun.
23:01Casey stepped in, pushing back the tent flap, cradling a bunch of fresh astral leaves dewy
23:05and wild from the cedar woods.
23:07He didn't say a word.
23:08Just scooped me up and carried me straight toward the moon goddess statue.
23:12I glanced at him.
23:13He wasn't anything like Cain.
23:15Cain was wildfire loud, cocky, always looking for trouble.
23:18Casey?
23:19Icebound fong.
23:21Sharp jaw.
23:22Blade straight nose.
23:23Eyes locked ahead like nothing could shake him.
23:25Everyone said he couldn't love.
23:27But I remembered the way he tore through the dungeon to get to me.
23:29And now, seeing that same tension in his lips, heat bloomed in my chest.
23:33Same path to the altar but everything had changed.
23:36Last time, trailing behind Cain, my gut twisted with dread, praying he wouldn't flake.
23:41Now, wrapped in Casey's arms, I felt grounded.
23:44Then he stopped cold.
23:45Cain stood dead center in front of the moon goddess statue.
23:48Full ceremonial gear.
23:50Silvermoon groom's emblem.
23:51Gleaming on his chest.
23:52Blocking our way.
23:53No one thought he'd actually crash the ceremony.
23:56You're mine!
23:57He'd completely lost it.
23:59Casey lowered me to the ground and started to step forward alone, but I grabbed his wrist
24:03and moved beside him.
24:07He looked at me.
24:08Morning light hit his eyes molten gold.
24:10Something in him shifted.
24:12Then Cain saw our hands.
24:13His wolf snapped.
24:15He ripped the blade from his belt and slammed it into the dirt.
24:18Eve!
24:19Come with me!
24:20Let's swear before the moon goddess!
24:22You were always mine!
24:24Unreal!
24:24The same wolf who tossed me aside now begging like it meant something.
24:27Cain, if you're here to witness the ceremony, stay.
24:30But if you're here to wreck it, whatever happens next, that's on you.
24:35Witness?
24:35He snapped.
24:36Voice climbing.
24:38You told me you'd only ever love me!
24:41Swore you'd never bond with any one else!
24:45Then he lunged guys wild, blade flashing.
24:48Casey didn't blink.
24:49He ain't feet behind him and stepped straight into it.
24:52Steel met skin with a brutal crack.
24:54He caught the blade in the air, one little fast, trailing down his fingers.
24:57I grabbed his hand.
24:58You're insane!
25:00Why would you block it with your hand?
25:02We need the healer now!
25:03Cain just stood there, wrecked.
25:05You used to worry about me like that.
25:10Now you won't even look at me.
25:11He's my mate.
25:13Who else would I worry about?
25:15Guards swarmed in, slamming Cain to the ground.
25:18He fought like a feral, howling and thrashing.
25:20Then Lena came running out of nowhere, sobbing as she threw herself at him.
25:24Cain, stop!
25:25I'll go with you, I'll give up everything!
25:27He shoved her off like she was nothing and screamed at the moon goddess statue.
25:30Moon goddess, hear me!
25:32I was wrong!
25:33Just one more chance!
25:34I'll protect Eve forever!
25:36I swear she'll never suffer again!
25:38I didn't even glance his way.
25:39The healer was already wrapping Casey's hand.
25:42Just a cut.
25:43Nothing deep.
25:44Take him to the dungeon.
25:46The alpha can decide what happens after the ceremony.
25:48My voice didn't waver.
25:50Casey grabbed my wrist with his good hand and led me up to the altar,
25:53right before the moon goddess.
25:54Under her gaze, we completed the bond.
25:57Later, I heard there and tore into Cain himself,
25:59then banished him to the forest's edge.
26:01No orders.
26:02No entry.
26:04Silvermoon was off limits for good.
26:05Night had already settled when Casey came in.
26:08I was curled up on the bed,
26:09watching as he shut the door with a solid thud.
26:11What, you planning to stand there guarding the door all night after the ceremony?
26:14I tapped the spot beside me.
26:16Get over here.
26:17He didn't say a word, just walked over, pulled off his robe, and let it drop.
26:20His back was all muscle and scarsome old, some fresh, warrior-proof.
26:25Then he leaned down, arms braced on either side of me, breath hot with cedar liquor.
26:30Didn't someone just tell me to get in bed?
26:32I looked up at that jaw, sharp as ever, and reached for his ear burning.
26:36Just like I thought.
26:37What?
26:38I grinned.
26:39Scared?
26:39He gave a low chuckle, then bit the corner of my lip, just enough to sting.
26:43You're mine.
26:44What would I be scared of?
26:45His fingers found the ribbon of my nightdress.
26:48Tug then stopped.
26:50Let me ask you something.
26:52What?
26:54Back then, wolves say you would have died for Cain.
26:58His fingertip brushed my collarbone.
27:01You really done with all that?
27:02With him?
27:02Done with what?
27:04I was blind before.
27:06Now I know exactly who's worth it.
27:09He laughed deep and satisfied.
27:11Smart girl.
27:14Eve, I love you.
27:15Three moons later, the healer gave me the news I was carrying a pup.
27:18By then, Casey had already claimed the alpha title.
27:21He froze, staring at my belly.
27:23His hand hovered, trembling.
27:25Touch it.
27:26I said, guiding his palm down.
27:28His skin burned hot.
27:29Fingers still shaking.
27:31Eve, we're having a pup.
27:34He breathed, eyes wide, stunned.
27:36I just nodded, smiling.
27:38Then word came from the eastern plains.
27:40After Cain rejected Lena, she snapped.
27:43Ran wild, vanished from Silverman.
27:45Guards found her later neck torn out by some trees from the black forest.
27:49Same day, Cain died.
27:51Autumn rains hit hard.
27:52Landslides crashed the forest's head.
27:54He got pinned under the rubble.
27:56By the time the guards reached him,
27:58one leg was mangled twisted beyond saving.
28:00When I showed up, he raised a shaky arm.
28:03Eve, you came.
28:06Casey moved to hold me back, but I caught his wrist.
28:08Let me end this, for good.
28:11I knelt beside Cain.
28:12Blood was everywhere thick, metallic.
28:15His dead eyes flickered.
28:16Do you remember?
28:17In our last life.
28:20He caught blood, voice torn to shreds.
28:23You bonded to me under the moon goddess statue.
28:27Said it'd be forever.
28:29Said you'd plant moon pestles in the yard.
28:32His fingers clotted the mud like he was digging up ghosts.
28:35We had a pup.
28:36She had your eyes.
28:39Chased fireflies in the yard.
28:40I let him talk.
28:42Then I laughed cold and sharp.
28:44Keep repeating it.
28:45Maybe one day you'll believe it.
28:46But guess what?
28:48I came back too.
28:50His eyes blew white shock, hitting him like lightning.
28:53You.
28:54You.
28:55I remember everything.
28:59You locked me up.
29:01I died.
29:02Me and our pup.
29:03Full of hate.
29:05I opened his mouth, but no words came just a rasp.
29:08Blood bubbled at his lips.
29:10His body faded fast.
29:12But his eyes never left mine burning with denial and despair.
29:15When the last breath slipped out, his hand was still reaching for me.
29:18Casey stepped in, wrapped his cloak around me, and pulled me close.
29:21Let's go.
29:23I lean into Casey's chest, letting the sound of his heartbeat round me.
29:27Rain slam down, pounding the rubble, washing away the rot of the past.
29:31I was finally free.
29:32Sunlight broke through, lighting up our joined hands warm and full of peace.
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