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The Moon Pack Queen
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00:00I stared wide-eyed, frozen in fear.
00:02Father, Alpha Heart, had pupupils glowing like molten fire,
00:07baring his fangs as he lunged at his brother Damien.
00:10Only fierce snars filled the air.
00:13This was a cruel fight for the Alpha Throne,
00:16and the silver moonlight had long been stained red.
00:20Their powers collided.
00:22A shockwave ripped through the trees.
00:24Damien's body flied backwards, slammed into a boulder,
00:27and slided down, unconscious.
00:30My father stumbled.
00:32He dropped to one knee, gasping.
00:35Blood poured from deep wounds across his chest and arms.
00:39Daddy!
00:44Then, I stumbled out of the bushes and fell into my father's arms.
00:49He was weak, stroked my hair.
00:52Don't cry, my little moon.
00:55For the pack's peace.
00:57This is worth it.
00:59From now on, hide your name.
01:02Go with Beta Cole.
01:04He'll protect you.
01:05He gently pushed me away.
01:07Beta Cole lifted me.
01:09I cried out for my father.
01:11No!
01:12Daddy!
01:14Alpha Heart smiled.
01:16Eyes closed.
01:17A silver light emanated from his body, flooding the forest.
01:22My dad's last strength becomes a barrier to protect our pack and me.
01:26Thus, my wolf will stay sealed until 16.
01:29Later, I came to the Cole family.
01:32They treated me like their own, especially Adrian.
01:34On that day, sunlight glinted through the trees.
01:38Beta Cole carried me from the car.
01:40At the gate, Adrian, who was eight years old, ran towards us.
01:44He was gentle.
01:45Hi, I'm Adrian Cole.
01:47Dad said I have a little sister now.
01:49That's you?
01:50Selena.
01:52I'm Selena.
01:54Cole.
01:55Then I'll call you Lena.
01:57I'll protect you.
01:58I nodded, smiled through tears, our hands clasped tightly.
02:03I also remembered that day.
02:04My birthday in this home, Adrian placed a crystal crown on my head and kissed my cheek.
02:10Happy birthday, my princess.
02:11I closed my eyes and made a wish.
02:14I wish Adrian would be here.
02:16Every birthday.
02:17Always.
02:17One day, I was cornered by wolf boys, trembling with tears.
02:23You think a human can join us?
02:26Dream on.
02:27Adrian came charging from a distance and shoved the boys away fiercely.
02:32Touch my sister again?
02:34I'll rip out your throats.
02:36All of you.
02:37His eyes flashed gold.
02:39Then wolf boys froze.
02:41They scrambled away, tripped over each other.
02:45Adrian and I run through tall grass.
02:47Laughing.
02:48Out of breath.
02:49We collapsed.
02:50Side by side.
02:52Hands clasped.
02:53Stared up at the moon.
02:54Selena.
02:55Even if you're a human.
02:56My Luna could only be you.
02:58When I went to school, I wore the school uniform and stood beside the car.
03:03Adrian opened the car door and gently pulled me close to kiss my hair.
03:07Lena.
03:08The seat next to me will always be yours.
03:10I thought this happiness would last forever.
03:12Until that girl, Lyra Shadow, appeared.
03:15The happy memories flashed backward faster and faster.
03:18My snap to reality.
03:19I opened the passenger door of the luxury car.
03:22Lyra leaned against Adrian, laughed softly.
03:24Why is she coming home with us?
03:27Lyra's not feeling well.
03:28I'm just dropping her off.
03:30Adrian was impatient.
03:31As Lila shot me a look.
03:33Poison.
03:34A smirk curled her lips.
03:35Then she draped herself around Adrian's neck.
03:38Played weak.
03:39You said the seat next to you would always be mine.
03:42Childish.
03:43It's just a seat.
03:44Take the back today.
03:46Adrian gestured with his chin.
03:48I opened the back door.
03:52I gasped in pain.
03:54Blood seeped from my foot.
03:56Adrian!
03:57Walk home yourself.
03:58Don't make a scene.
04:04Suddenly, raindrops falled.
04:07Then a downpour.
04:08I hugged myself.
04:10Shivered.
04:11Stared at my bleeding foot with hollow eyes.
04:13Rain mixes with blood.
04:16My eyes fluttered closed.
04:18When I woke up again, I slowly opened my eyes.
04:22An IV drip ran into my arm.
04:24Then, Adrian rushed into the room in a panic.
04:27Adrian still cares about me.
04:29I thought.
04:30I sit up slightly.
04:31Warmth flickered in my chest.
04:32Adrian had already at my bedside.
04:34His eyes burned with rage.
04:36So you told my dad Lyra pushed you.
04:37And now you fake being sick?
04:39You're the worst, Selene.
04:40I freezed.
04:41Before I could explain,
04:42Adrian grabbed my arm and yanked me out of bed.
04:45Wait!
04:46Adrian!
04:48I gasped as the needle ripped out of my arm.
04:51The IV dube whipped through the air.
04:53Blood beaded instantly on my skin.
04:56I stumbled and fall to my knees in pain.
04:58A streak of red ran down my arm.
05:01Adrian's anger cracked just for a moment.
05:03He stared at the wound.
05:04His breath catches.
05:06His fingers trickled slightly and almost reached for me.
05:09Selene.
05:10I'm...
05:10Adrian!
05:11Help!
05:12Adrian froze for half a second.
05:14Then his face hardened again.
05:16Lyra!
05:17He ran out urgently without a second glance at me.
05:21I clutched my bleeding arm.
05:22Forced myself up.
05:24Paled and tribbled.
05:25I followed him.
05:26Limped.
05:27Stumbled.
05:27Lyra was bound to the sofa.
05:29Tears streamed down her face.
05:31Fresh whip marked cover her arms and shoulders.
05:33Beta Cole stood over her.
05:34Whipped in hand.
05:35Feared radiating from him.
05:36He raised the whip.
05:37Adrian bursted in and throwed himself in front of his father.
05:40Dad! Stop!
05:40Lyra's too fragile.
05:41Kill her!
05:42Step back!
05:43This is punishment for her!
05:45It's all my fault!
05:47Don't think I won't hit you, boy.
05:49The whip cracked down again and again.
05:52I stood in the doorway.
05:54Watched.
05:55Grief tightened my face.
05:57My hands curled into fists.
05:59Beta Cole didn't stop until he sensed my watching.
06:02He looked at me, then gave a slight bow.
06:05Adrian seethed with resentment.
06:06Turned on his father in a low, bitter voice.
06:08Why do you treat her like this?
06:10Ever since she came, our Alpha's gone and we've been hunted.
06:13She is a curse!
06:14Shut up, Adrian.
06:15You have no idea who you're talking to?
06:18Beta Cole dropped the whip and gestured for me to follow.
06:22We walked toward the study room.
06:23A tear traced silver down my cheek.
06:26Warm light filled the study.
06:27Surrounded by ancient books, I looked at Beta.
06:30Princess, we talked about you leaving or staying.
06:34I will leave for the trials, become Alpha, inherit my father's will, and protect our pack.
06:41Impressive.
06:42Truly, you are the daughter of Alpha Heart.
06:45I lowered my head slightly, nervous but unwavering.
06:48Once your status is restored, you will no longer enjoy the life of an ordinary person.
06:52You'll bear far greater responsibility.
06:54Responsibility will make me happier.
06:56I used to think Adrian would give me a normal life, a simple happiness.
07:01But everything changed.
07:04I apologize for my son.
07:07I don't mind.
07:09Next week, you turn 16.
07:11You will awaken as an Alpha.
07:13You will have your own wolf.
07:15I'll arrange your leave from school.
07:17You'll go to the training camp for Alpha initiation.
07:20And you will become a brave Alpha, just like your father.
07:25For everything.
07:26Then I walked slowly out of the study, calm but filled with quiet strength.
07:31The moment I stepped out, Adrian appeared, pinned me against the wall.
07:35We stood inches apart.
07:36You.
07:37Jealousy.
07:38Hatred.
07:39Why are you targeting Laia?
07:40Because you think she's stealing my attention from you?
07:43I looked up.
07:44Met his eyes.
07:45I let out a small laugh.
07:47Cold and distant.
07:48Adrian.
07:49Not everything is about you.
07:52Adrian froze.
07:53A few seconds of silence.
07:54He stepped closer, fisted clenching slightly, his voice raw with anger, and something else.
08:01Enough!
08:02If you want my attention, then be nice to Lyra.
08:04She cries every night because of you.
08:07I shook my head, my gaze steady.
08:10Everything changed.
08:12I am no longer the girl you thought you knew.
08:15Done waiting.
08:16Done hoping.
08:18For the boy I love to see me.
08:20Adrian stood frozen.
08:22Speechless.
08:23I gently pushed past him and walked away, steady, unharried, and resolute.
08:31I walked into the empty locker room alone.
08:35I looked down at my injured foot, gently touched it.
08:38The wound seeped slightly, but my eyes, unwavering.
08:42Once I regain the power of Alpha, I will be able to heal myself.
08:47Suddenly, sharp giggles from outside, followed by the click of heels on the floor.
08:52Lyra appeared in the doorway with two followers, each step slow and deliberate.
08:56Well, well, look who's finally showing up.
08:59Bastard!
09:00Just a useless waste!
09:01One of the girl mocked.
09:02The three girls closed in, backed me into a corner by the lockers.
09:06My back hit the wall.
09:07My expression stayed calm, but my shoulder tense slightly.
09:11Another girl yanked my backpack.
09:15Look at those shoes.
09:17They are screaming for help.
09:19Too bad you can't.
09:20They tugged at my uniform.
09:22The fabric tears, exposed my shoulder.
09:25Lyra stepped closer, smirk still in place.
09:28She pulled a pen from her pocket, clicked it, and moved in.
09:33Bitch, I'm gonna give you back everything I suffered last night.
09:37Every bit of it.
09:39Then, she jabbed the pen tip into my shoulder.
09:42Suddenly, the silver mark on my wrist began to glow.
09:46The air ripples.
09:48Locker doors rattled gently.
09:50Books slid off shelves.
09:52A pulse of energy blasted outward.
09:54The girls stumbled back, crashed into the lockers, shrieked.
09:58Lyra doubled over, then looked up in terror.
10:01I stepped forward slowly, calmly.
10:04I reached out and gripped Lyra's chin.
10:06From now on, no one touches me without permission.
10:11Especially you, Lyra.
10:14Lyra shoved my hand away, trembled.
10:17Suddenly, Adrian bursted in, throat himself between Lyra and I.
10:21Stay back, Selene!
10:22What the hell are you doing?
10:26See?
10:27She's doing it again!
10:29She's always bullying me!
10:30Adrian hesitated for half a second, then bought it.
10:34He whirled on me.
10:35There you go again!
10:36It's always you, isn't it?
10:39Stirring up trouble wherever you go!
10:41I inhaled slowly.
10:43A cold, bitter smile tugged at my lips.
10:46I shook my head.
10:47How could I ever?
10:49Like an idiot like you?
10:50Heard that.
10:52Adrian's face dartened.
10:53Lyra's father died protecting this pack.
10:55She's a hero's daughter.
10:57You?
10:57You're just some human girl.
10:59If my dad hadn't taken you in, you'd be dead long ago.
11:01My hands clenched into fists.
11:03My eyes reddened.
11:04I trembled, but not from fear.
11:06Lyra's father was a traitor.
11:07He tried to take the alpha position.
11:09My father fought him to save the pack, but I can't tell anyone.
11:13Who'd believe me?
11:14I took a deep breath.
11:15I moved to leave, but Adrian blocked my path with his arm out.
11:18Selene, apologize to Lyra.
11:20Now!
11:21I stopped and met his eyes.
11:22Impossible.
11:23Adrian's browed tightens.
11:24He stepped closer.
11:25Voice dropped to a low threat.
11:27I don't beat girls, but...
11:30If you dare touch me, you cannot bear that responsibility.
11:33I raised my arm, pulled up my sleeve, my pant leg.
11:37Revealed scars, bruises, wounds.
11:40Layered over time.
11:41Adrian's eyes went wide.
11:43Who did this?
11:45Who hurts you?
11:46Lyra, she did this.
11:48She tortures me all the years.
11:50Why are you always so mean to me?
11:53I...
11:54I didn't do anything!
11:55A sad, quiet smile crossed my face.
11:58There's no anger left.
11:59Everything is gone.
12:01Adrian, you forgot your promises, our happy times.
12:04All gone.
12:05It's injured.
12:06Let me carry you.
12:08Let me go.
12:09I can walk myself.
12:11After said that, I turned to leave.
12:13But Adrian lifted me anyway.
12:16Firm, yet gentle.
12:18I struggled for a moment, then still.
12:21I rested against him, my expression unreadable.
12:26Lyra watched from the side.
12:28Jealousy twisted her face.
12:31Rage burns in her eyes.
12:34Bitch.
12:35I'm not done with you.
12:37I was lying on a bed.
12:38An IV dripped in my arm.
12:40I looked pale.
12:42Adrian sat beside me, holding my hand.
12:44I pulled away.
12:46He took it again.
12:47The fluid's cold.
12:48Let me warm your hand.
12:50I turned my head away.
12:51Stopped fighting it.
12:52A single tear fell.
12:55Adrian's phone rang.
12:57He stood.
12:58Gently touched my forehead.
12:59Be right back.
13:00His voice soft.
13:01He left.
13:02I closed my eyes, sighing.
13:04Lyra slipped into the room.
13:06A smirk on her face.
13:07My eyes snapped open.
13:08I jerked up in bed, alarmed.
13:11Lyra?
13:12What are you doing here?
13:13Lyra's smile widened.
13:15She moved closer.
13:16Her fingers hovered over the IV line.
13:18Her eyes glinted, unhinged, daring.
13:21My breath quickened.
13:23I gripped the sheet, eyes wary.
13:25Lyra yanked the needle out of my arm.
13:28Fluids spattered the bed.
13:29In one swift move, Lyra plunged the needle into her own chest.
13:34Blood seeped through her shirt.
13:35Her face twisted in pain, but there's a sick satisfaction in her eyes.
13:40The door burst open.
13:41Adrian stormed in, took in the scene, rage in his eyes.
13:46Lyra!
13:46He rushed to her, pulled her into his arms, shielded her.
13:50Lyra's expression shifted instantly.
13:52Her eyes welled up.
13:53Selina, please don't hurt me.
13:57I know I was wrong.
13:58I won't take anything from you ever again.
14:01I just, I just wanted a place to belong.
14:04I froze.
14:04Fear and disbelief surged through me.
14:07My hands curled into fists, breathing hard.
14:10Adrian gritted his teeth.
14:12You!
14:13Are you out of your mind?
14:14He stepped forward and slapped me.
14:16Hard.
14:17The crack echoed in the small room.
14:19My head snapped to the side.
14:21I touched my cheek, stunned.
14:23Who's his real sister anyway?
14:26Told you.
14:27Selina's just a foster kid.
14:29A human.
14:30My cheek reddened, but I still stayed.
14:34Didn't fight back.
14:35Adrian hesitated, then stepped closer.
14:37Selina, I, I'm sorry.
14:41No need.
14:43Don't tell my dad.
14:45Originally, he was only scared Lyra would get in trouble.
14:48Fine.
14:49I won't.
14:50But now, please leave.
14:51I need to rest.
14:52I lifted a hand, gestured them out.
14:55They exchanged a glance, then exited.
14:58Five days.
14:59Then I'm gone.
15:00No more memories here.
15:02None.
15:04I opened my locker.
15:06Inside hangs a silver-blue gown.
15:08A note.
15:09For tonight.
15:11Okay.
15:12One last dance before goodbye.
15:14At night, Beta Cole watched me zip a small suitcase.
15:17Are you sure you don't want to tell Adrian there's that dance tomorrow?
15:21I'll be there.
15:22I'll tell him who I am.
15:24Before the last dance.
15:25Only one day left before leaving.
15:28Grand Hall.
15:29I entered in the silver-blue gown.
15:30They exclaimed in amazement.
15:34Wait.
15:35Is that the Cole family Cresp?
15:37That dress is custom-made.
15:39But I thought Lyra was supposed to be his date.
15:42What's Selina doing with it?
15:43Across the room, Lyra watched in red.
15:47Jealousy burned.
15:49Cute dress, Selina.
15:50Too bad it was never meant for you.
15:53If you want it, it's yours.
15:55Lyra's smile cracked.
15:57She grabbed scissors, slashed her own gown, and screamed.
16:00Selina?
16:01How could you?
16:02First you steal the dress Adrian gave me, and now you destroy mine too?
16:05When will it be enough?
16:08Adrian entered the Grand Hall and found me with a mask.
16:12He approached excitedly and extended his hand.
16:15May I have this dance?
16:17Lyra looked up with a trembling smile.
16:20Of course.
16:20Adrian Ledla in a twirling dance across the dance floor.
16:24Out said.
16:25Rain pounded me.
16:26I stumbled away from school.
16:28Shaked.
16:29My palm flickers light pulsed beneath the skin.
16:32Not now.
16:33Please.
16:34Beta said someone's waiting for me at the gate.
16:37I just have to make it.
16:38I gripped a lamppost.
16:40Electricity crackled along my arm.
16:43The light above my bursts.
16:45I cried out.
16:46Eyes glowed.
16:47At this time, a figure emerged from the rain.
16:49Adrian checked his watch.
16:5111.55pm.
16:53He pulled out a small velvet box.
16:55Opened it.
16:55A diamond pendant glowed inside.
16:57Five more minutes.
16:59Until I can finally say it.
17:01He thought.
17:02Bells began to chime.
17:04Midnight.
17:05Adrian reached for Lyra's mask and lifted it.
17:08Light hit her face.
17:10Lyra?
17:12The knight leaned close to my neck.
17:14His eyes glowed red gradually.
17:17His brows furrowed as if he was enduring something.
17:19His lips brushed against my skin.
17:21His voice was low and roughed.
17:23You shouldn't be alone tonight.
17:25The hard burge beneath his crotch pressed tightly against my bare skin as knight let out a low, raggled breath.
17:32He took hold of my wrist, the one bearing the mark, and gently stroked it to my left breast.
17:37Our wrist marks ignited.
17:39In an instant, heat exploded up my arm.
17:42I let out a startled cry.
17:44My eyes flew wide open.
17:46A strange silver light flickered within them.
17:48I clenched my legs tightly, trembled uncontrollably.
17:51A vacious liquid dampened my panties, trickled slowly down my thighs.
17:55The silver and red light erupted from their marks twisted and coiled together.
17:58I can taste your smell.
18:00You're completely mine now.
18:02Knight hay-hilled sharply against my neck.
18:04When the light faded, I was shaking in his arms.
18:08What did you do to me?
18:10You're wet because you chose me.
18:13You claimed me, and I claimed you.
18:18Maybe I should just call you mate.
18:21Say my name, Knight.
18:25I was lost in passion.
18:27My breath stuttered.
18:29Knight guided my hand down to my inner thigh,
18:32brushed it through my slip arousal,
18:35then lifted it to his lips and gently licked my fingers.
18:41Adrian stared at Lyra, the mask in his hand.
18:44His face crumbled.
18:47Where's Selina?
18:48He asked.
18:49Lyra reached for him.
18:51Panic flashed across her face.
18:53He pulled back.
18:54He turned and burst through the doors into the rain.
18:57Adrian, don't leave me.
19:00Wasn't I the one you wanted?
19:01Her voice broke.
19:03Adrian jumped on his motorcycle.
19:05Headlights cut through rain.
19:07He saw us.
19:08A figure placed me into an SUV.
19:13Selina!
19:13Don't go!
19:14Selina!
19:15Knight glanced back,
19:17then looked away.
19:18The SUV pulled away.
19:20Adrian gunned the engine and skidded to a stop
19:22but the taillights were already disappearing.
19:25He leaped off the bike and ran after them,
19:27but we were gone.
19:29He fell to his knees and slammed his fists
19:31into the wet pavement, again and again.
19:33Selina!
19:37I sat at the long table surrounded by warriors.
19:40Raw meat piled up before me.
19:42Warrior's eyes cut toward me.
19:44Cold and contemptuous.
19:46Human food?
19:48She can't even shift.
19:49Weakest Luna we've ever had.
19:51My hands curled in my lap.
19:53His voice cut through the hall like a blade.
19:55She is my mate.
19:57Your Luna.
19:58Show your respect.
19:59Knight gestured.
20:01Servants appeared with hand cakes, eggs, bacon.
20:04They set the plates before me.
20:06We followed you for strength.
20:07Not to serve a fragile child.
20:10One of the warriors said.
20:11Knight's eyes gleamed.
20:13Next quarter's trials, she enters the competition.
20:16Shock rippled through the hall.
20:18She'll die.
20:20No.
20:21She'll win.
20:22And when she does, you will kneel to your Luna.
20:25All of you.
20:26Knight looked at me.
20:28I lifted my head.
20:29Silver flickered in my eyes.
20:31See you in the arena.
20:36Morning after morning.
20:37Knight put me through drills.
20:40Relentless.
20:41Unforgiving.
20:41I ran until my legs burned.
20:44I was spared until my body ached.
20:45I fell again and again.
20:48Each time, Knight watched.
20:50Cold and unmoving.
20:51One afternoon, I lunged at him.
20:54He sidestepped and pinned me to the mat in one fluid motion.
20:58I gasped, trapped beneath him.
21:00Again.
21:01He said.
21:02I pushed up.
21:03My knee scraped the mat.
21:04Blood welled from the wound.
21:06I was breathless.
21:08I can keep going.
21:10Concern flickered in his eyes.
21:12He stopped me.
21:13He released me and stood.
21:15A servant approached with a small plate.
21:17Cream cake.
21:19Knight took it and lowered himself to one knee in front of me between my thighs.
21:23Kids heal faster with sugar.
21:25I'm not a kid.
21:26My face flushed.
21:27He cut a piece and held the fork to my lips.
21:30I hesitated.
21:32Then leaned forward and took the bite.
21:34As the fork slid out, a smear of cream lingered at the corner of my mouth.
21:37And my tongue flicked out to catch another dab on my lip.
21:40He watched my mouth, then reached up and dragged his thumb slowly across lower lip, gathered the cream.
21:46His thumb lingered at my lip, pressed just enough to part them.
21:49Don't waste.
21:50He said.
21:51I ticked my thumb slowly, shivered.
21:54Good girl.
21:55I lowered my gaze.
21:57Cheeks flushed.
21:58Cheeks flushed.
22:00Knight sat behind him on the bed.
22:03Towel in hand gently dried my hair.
22:05I stared down at my wrist.
22:07The mate mark glowed faintly, dimmer than before.
22:10It's fading.
22:11You won't take me?
22:13Is it because you don't want me?
22:14I asked.
22:16He set the towel aside, turned me to face him.
22:19I knew your father.
22:21He was my closest friend.
22:23He asked me to protect you.
22:24I never expected fate to give you to me as my mate.
22:27So you think it's wrong?
22:29He lifted my wrist, kissed the mark, once, soft.
22:34I'm not saying no.
22:36I just can't lose control.
22:39Not until I know.
22:42Your heart truly chooses me.
22:44My eyes searched his.
22:46Then I lean in and press my lips to his.
22:48As he stilled, his hand cupped my jaw, thumb brushing my cheek as he kissed my back.
22:54When we part, my forehead rest against his, both breathing uneasy.
22:59It already has.
23:02Adrian burst through the door.
23:05Beta Cole looked up.
23:06Please.
23:07Just tell me where Selene is.
23:09Let her go.
23:10Adrian.
23:11Serene has her own path to follow.
23:14I'm not giving up.
23:16Adrian turned and walked out of the room.
23:19The day was coming.
23:20Thousands of wolves packed the stands.
23:22Their voices rose in a deafening roar.
23:24Look at her.
23:25The human Luna.
23:26A wolf shouted.
23:28She won't last a minute.
23:30Another wolf said.
23:32Night stood rigid, arms crossed.
23:34His jaw tightened as he watched me step into the ring alone.
23:37I faced my opponent, a massive wolf twice my size.
23:41Muscles coiling under scarred fur.
23:43He circled me, hungry.
23:45I raised my fists.
23:47He lunged.
23:48I dodged.
23:49But his claw caught my arm.
23:51Blood sprayed.
23:51I hit the ground hard.
23:54Pathetic.
23:55Send her home.
23:56A wolf laughed.
23:57I pushed up.
23:58The wolf struck again.
24:00I flew backward.
24:01Skidded across the sand.
24:03Blood pooled beneath me.
24:05Night took a step forward.
24:07The high priest blocked him.
24:09You interfere.
24:10She loses everything.
24:12Night's hands gripped the railing.
24:14His knuckles went white.
24:15In the ring.
24:16I struggled to my knees.
24:18Then my feet.
24:19One inch at a time.
24:21My legs shook.
24:22But I stood.
24:23The wolf charged for the final blow.
24:26Then a sound tore from my chest.
24:28Not human.
24:29Something ancient.
24:30A howl that shook the arena.
24:32White light exploded outward, blinding.
24:35The wolf skidded to a halt.
24:36Wimpered.
24:37When the light faded, a massive white wolf stood in the ring.
24:41Fur was like snow.
24:42Eyes were like burning silver.
24:44The opponent snarled and lunged.
24:46The white wolf moved faster than anything alive.
24:49Jaws closed on the attacker's throat.
24:51A single shake.
24:53He flew across the arena and lay still.
24:56White wolf.
24:57That's royal blood.
24:58An elder wolf said with voice trembling.
25:01One by one, the wolves lowered themselves.
25:04Nailed and pressed their foreheads to the ground.
25:06Then all wolves charged.
25:09The light shimmered and faded.
25:11I stood again, human now wrapped in cloth.
25:15Trembled but alive.
25:16Night descended into the ring.
25:18He walked to me.
25:19Took my hand and lifted it high for everyone to see.
25:22A motorcycle ripped through the arena gates.
25:24Adrian jumped off and stubbled toward me.
25:27His face pale.
25:28Serene.
25:29You...
25:29You're a wolf.
25:34Adrian rushed toward me.
25:36You're a wolf?
25:37How?
25:38You were human.
25:40You've always been...
25:40He reached for me.
25:42Come home with me.
25:43I'll protect you.
25:44Night stepped between us.
25:46Protect her.
25:47You didn't even know what she was.
25:49Adrian frozen.
25:51He stared at me.
25:53Something about me was different.
25:55The way I held myself.
25:57The light in my eyes.
25:58Like a queen.
26:00What happened?
26:01She awakened.
26:02She's a white wolf.
26:04Your moon packs alpha.
26:06Night said coldly.
26:07The words hit like a blow.
26:10Adrian's face pales.
26:11Sylvine.
26:12I know I don't deserve you now.
26:14But I searched for you for three months.
26:16I never stopped.
26:18I met his eyes calmly.
26:19Lyra is your mate, Adrian.
26:21Not me.
26:22Adrian staggered like I struck him.
26:25Then let me prove it.
26:26A duel.
26:28Winner takes her home.
26:29Wolf warrior leaned forward.
26:31Night's eyes narrowed.
26:33Fine.
26:34No.
26:34I refuse.
26:36I'm the prize.
26:37Not a prize.
26:38Not for either of you.
26:40I looked at Adrian.
26:42But no less certain.
26:43I won't go back with you.
26:45Not because of Lyra.
26:47Because...
26:48I finally found my mate.
26:53The crowd fell silent.
26:55Night's jaw sightened, then slowly relaxed.
26:58He walked toward me.
27:00One step.
27:01Then another.
27:02Adrian stood frozen.
27:04Are you sure?
27:04I looked up at him.
27:06Didn't flinch.
27:07I'm sure.
27:08You're my only love.
27:10He tilted my chin up.
27:12Without hesitation.
27:13Night kissed me.
27:14Acclaim.
27:15And Alpha marked his territory.
27:17I trembled, but didn't pull away.
27:20My fingers gripped his shirt.
27:21A low growl rippled through the wolves.
27:24Shocked and submission tangled together.
27:26Adrian stumbled back like he had been struck by lightning.
27:29Disbelief written all over his face.
27:32Night broke the kiss.
27:33His voice was calm.
27:35She's my mate.
27:36You can't take her.
27:38I turned to Adrian.
27:39Adrian.
27:40I'm not your home.
27:42Adrian stood frozen.
27:43His face paled and trembled.
27:46Adrian Cole.
27:47You fool.
27:48You let her go once.
27:49And now you can't bear to watch her belong to another.
27:52You deserve this.
27:54Every damn piece of it.
27:55Laya stood before a fireplace.
27:57Hooded.
27:58Several black-clad killers kneeled before me.
28:01Find her.
28:03You know what to do.
28:04The assassin leader nodded.
28:06Selene.
28:07The human girl.
28:09We'll deal with her on the road.
28:10Lyra lifted my head.
28:12A strange satisfaction gleamed in my eyes.
28:14She's not human.
28:16She's Alpha Heart's daughter.
28:17My father died by his hands.
28:19I've waited years for this.
28:22She paused.
28:23Smiles coldly.
28:25She will die before she truly awakens.
28:30Serene.
28:31May you always be happy.
28:32Just remember Moonpack is your support.
28:35Adrian walked toward his motorcycle.
28:37I'll send you to the edge of town.
28:39You're still my brother.
28:40Adrian froze for a moment.
28:42Watched me walk toward him.
28:44A bitter smile crossed his face.
28:46From now on, let me protect you from the shadows.
28:50The motorcycle rode along the forest path.
28:52An arrow whistled past my arm.
28:54Black-clowed figures emerged from the trees.
28:57Adrian jumped off the motorcycle with me in his arms.
29:01A blade sliced toward me.
29:03He threw himself in front of it.
29:05The steel bit into his side.
29:07Run!
29:08He conropst.
29:09Bones cracked.
29:10Fur ripped through skin.
29:12A massive wolf now stood between the assassins and me.
29:15He launched.
29:16Tore into them.
29:17And fought like something feral.
29:19Knight's hand gripped his chest.
29:21The mat marked Burns.
29:23Selene!
29:24He was already moving.
29:26Adrian fought on.
29:27Wounded.
29:28Three assassins circled him.
29:29A force aimed at me.
29:31A blur of motion.
29:32Knight's blade took the assassin down.
29:34His warriors descended.
29:36The fight ended in seconds.
29:38Knight pulled me against him.
29:39Are you hurt?
29:40I shook my head.
29:42Looked past him at Adrian.
29:43Bleeding.
29:44Human again.
29:45On his knees.
29:46Knight followed my gaze.
29:47Saw the markings on the dead assassins.
29:50Lyra's work.
29:51My face paled.
29:53Adrian struggled to stand.
29:54She wants you dead.
29:56I know.
29:58This day finally came.
30:01Lyra stared into the fire.
30:03Flamed flicker, then twist.
30:06Lyra's face went pale.
30:07Her hands clenched.
30:09The door bruised open.
30:11I stood in the doorway, a faint silver glow radiating from me.
30:14Adrian and Knight flanked me.
30:16Lyra stumbled back.
30:18Surprised to see me?
30:19I laughed coldly.
30:21Lyra's eyes darted, calculating, desperate.
30:24She opened her mouth to whimper, to play the victim.
30:27What are you going to do to me?
30:29Adrian, help me!
30:31Don't play victim.
30:32You know everything.
30:34Your father tried to steal the alpha title.
30:36He died a traitor.
30:38And you?
30:38You spent years making sure I paid for it.
30:41Adrian looked at Lyra coldly.
30:43You liar.
30:44The dress.
30:45The needle.
30:46It was all you.
30:48Lyra's mask cracked.
30:49Her eyes went cold.
30:51You think I'd let her take everything?
30:53My father died because of her father!
30:56Her body convulsed.
30:57Bones cracked.
30:58Fur rips through skin.
31:00A dark wolf lunged at me, jaws wide.
31:03Knight stepped forward.
31:04My hand stopped him.
31:06I'm.
31:06My body convulsed.
31:08Silver light exploded.
31:09In seconds, a massive white wolf stood in my place.
31:12The two wolves collided.
31:14Teeth teared.
31:16Claws slashed.
31:17They moved in a blur of fur and blood.
31:19The white wolf gained the other hand.
31:21Jaws closed around the other's throat.
31:23One snap.
31:24Silence.
31:25The dark wolf crumpled.
31:27Shimmered.
31:28Lyra lied still, human again.
31:30Then she becomes ashes.
31:32Light shimmered around me.
31:34I transformed into human again.
31:36I straightened and walked toward the door without looking back.
31:39It's over.
31:42Sunlight streams through towering windows.
31:45The hall was packed.
31:46Wolves stood shoulder by shoulder.
31:48I stood at the center.
31:50Dressed in silver and white.
31:53I looked regal.
31:55Beta Cole and Adrian watched from the front row, eyes glistening.
31:59Knight descended from the throne.
32:01In his hands, a crown, delicate silver, caught light like frozen stars.
32:06I was born ready.
32:09I smiled.
32:11I was born ready.
32:12He placed the crown on my head, then took my hand and lifted it to his lips, kissy knuckles once.
32:18Slow.
32:18Deliberate.
32:19Reveriant.
32:19The hall erupted, howls, tweers, stomping feet.
32:23Then all loudly.
32:27I looked at Knight.
32:29He was already looking at me.
32:31I smiled.
32:32Mountains rise in the distance.
32:34Moonlight pours down like liquid silver.
32:37Two wolves streak across the valley.
32:38One white is me.
32:40One black is Knight.
32:41I leap, tacking the dark one mid-stride.
32:44We tumble together down a grassy slope, a tangle of fur and limbs, until we roll to a stop at
32:48the bottom.
32:49Then fur gives way to skin.
32:51Pamping gives way to breathing.
32:53Ragged.
32:54Human.
32:54Close.
32:55We lie tangled together at the base of the slope.
32:58No longer wolves.
32:59My hair spills across his arm.
33:01He lowers his head with a soft smile.
33:04Take me to Knight Knight.
33:06His mouth finds mine.
33:08Slow at first, then deeper.
33:10My fingers slide into his hair.
33:12His hand traces down my side, over my hip, pulling me closer.
33:17Every night, for the rest of my life.
33:20The moonlight spills over us.
33:21My head fall back.
33:23His lips find my throat.
33:24A soft sound escapes me.
33:27Our two figures move together in the silver light, skin against skin.
33:31Nothing between us now.
33:32The mountains keep watching us.
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