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00:00My father, Alpha Heart, had pupupils glowing like molten fire,
00:04baring his fangs as he lunged at his brother Damien.
00:07Only fierce snars filled the air.
00:10This was a cruel fight for the Alpha Throne,
00:13and the silver moonlight had long been stained red.
00:17Their powers collided.
00:19A shockwave ripped through the trees.
00:21Damien's body flied backwards, slammed into a boulder,
00:25and slided down, unconscious.
00:28My father stumbled.
00:29He dropped to one knee, gasping.
00:32Blood poured from deep wounds across his chest and arms.
00:37Daddy!
00:41Then, I stumbled out of the bushes and fell into my father's arms.
00:46He was weak, stroked my hair.
00:50Don't cry, my little moon.
00:52For the pack's peace, this is worth it.
00:56From now on, hide your name.
00:59Go with Beta Cole.
01:01He'll protect you.
01:02He gently pushed me away.
01:04Beta Cole lifted me.
01:06I cried out for my father.
01:09No, Daddy!
01:11Alpha Heart smiled.
01:13Eyes closed.
01:14A silver light emanated from his body, flooding the forest.
01:19My dad's last strength becomes a barrier to protect our pack and me.
01:23Thus, my wolf will stay sealed until 16.
01:27Later, I came to the Cole family.
01:29They treated me like their own, especially Adrian.
01:32On that day, sunlight glinted through the trees.
01:35Beta Cole carried me from the car.
01:37At the gate, Adrian, who was eight years old, ran towards us.
01:41He was gentle.
01:42Hi, I'm Adrian Cole.
01:44Dad said I have a little sister now.
01:46That's you?
01:48Selena.
01:49I'm Selena.
01:51I'm Selena.
01:51Cole.
01:52Then I'll call you Lena.
01:54I'll protect you.
01:55I nodded.
01:56Smiled through tears.
01:58Our hands clasped tightly.
02:00I also remembered that day.
02:01My birthday in this home, Adrian placed a crystal crown on my head and kissed my cheek.
02:07Happy birthday, my princess.
02:08I closed my eyes and made a wish.
02:11I wish Adrian would be here.
02:13Every birthday.
02:14Always.
02:15One day, I was cornered by wolf boys, trembling with tears.
02:20You think a human can join us?
02:23Dream on.
02:24Adrian came charging from a distance and shoved the boys away fiercely.
02:29Touch my sister again?
02:31I'll rip out your throats.
02:33All of you.
02:34His eyes flashed gold.
02:36Then wolf boys froze.
02:38They scrambled away, tripped over each other.
02:42Adrian and I run through tall grass, laughing, out of breath.
02:47We collapsed, side by side, hands clasped, stared up at the moon.
02:51Selena, even if you're a human, my Luna could only be you.
02:55When I went to school, I wore the school uniform and stood beside the car.
03:00Adrian opened the car door and gently pulled me close to kiss my hair.
03:05Lena, the seat next to me will always be yours.
03:07I thought this happiness would last forever.
03:09Until that girl, Lyra's shadow appeared.
03:12The happy memories flashed backward, faster and faster.
03:15My snap to reality.
03:16I opened the passenger door of the luxury car.
03:19Lyra leaned against Adrian, laughed softly.
03:22Why is she coming home with us?
03:24Lyra's not feeling well.
03:26I'm just dropping her off.
03:27Adrian was impatient.
03:29As Lyra shot me a look, poison.
03:31A smirk curled her lips.
03:33Then she draped herself around Adrian's neck, played weak.
03:36You said the seat next to you would always be mine.
03:40Childish.
03:41It's just a seat.
03:42Take the back today.
03:43Adrian gestured with his chin.
03:45I opened the back door.
03:49I gasped in pain.
03:51Blood seeped from my foot.
03:54Adrian!
03:55Walk home yourself.
03:56Don't make a scene.
04:02Suddenly, raindrops falled.
04:04Then a downpour.
04:06I hugged myself.
04:08Shivered.
04:08Stared at my bleeding foot with hollow eyes.
04:11Rain mixes with blood.
04:13My eyes fluttered closed.
04:16When I woke up again, I slowly opened my eyes.
04:19An IV drip ran into my arm.
04:22Then, Adrian rushed into the room in a panic.
04:25Adrian still cares about me.
04:27I thought.
04:27I sit up slightly.
04:28Warmth flickered in my chest.
04:30Adrian had already at my bedside.
04:32His eyes burned with rage.
04:33So you told my dad Lyra pushed you.
04:35And now you fake being sick?
04:36You're the worst, Celine.
04:38I freezed.
04:39Before I could explain, Adrian grabbed my arm and yanked me out of bed.
04:43Wait!
04:44Adrian!
04:45I gasped as the needle ripped out of my arm.
04:48The IV dube whipped through the air.
04:50Blood beaded instantly on my skin.
04:53I stumbled and fall to my knees in pain.
04:56A streak of red ran down my arm.
04:58Adrian's anger cracked just for a moment.
05:00He stared at the wound.
05:02His breath catches.
05:03His fingers trickled slightly and almost reached for me.
05:06Selina.
05:08I'm...
05:08Adrian!
05:09Help!
05:10Adrian froze for half a second.
05:12Then his face hardened again.
05:14Lyra!
05:15He ran out urgently without a second glance at me.
05:19I clutched my bleeding arm, forced myself up, paled and tribbled.
05:23I followed him, limped, stumbled.
05:26Lyra was bound to the sofa.
05:27Tears streamed down her face.
05:29Fresh whip marked cover her arms and shoulders.
05:31Beta Cole stood over her.
05:32Whipped in hand, feared radiating from him.
05:34He raised the whip.
05:35Adrian bursted in and throwed himself in front of his father.
05:38Dad!
05:38Stop!
05:38Lyra's too fragile!
05:39Kill her!
05:40Step back!
05:41This is punishment for her!
05:43It's all my fault!
05:45Don't think I won't hit you, boy.
05:48The whip cracked down, again and again.
05:50I stood in the doorway, watched.
05:53Grief tightened my face.
05:55My hands curled into fists.
05:57Beta Cole didn't stop, until he sensed my watching.
06:00He looked at me, then gave a slight bow.
06:03Adrian seethed with resentment, turned on his father in a low, bitter voice.
06:06Why do you treat her like this?
06:08Ever since she came, our Alpha's gone, and we've been hunted.
06:11She is a curse!
06:12Shut up, Adrian.
06:14You have no idea who you're talking to?
06:16Beta Cole dropped the whip and gestured for me to follow.
06:20We walked toward the study room.
06:21A tear traced silver down my cheek.
06:24Warm light filled the study.
06:26Surrounded by ancient books, I looked at Beta.
06:29Princess, we talked about you leaving or staying.
06:32I will leave for the trials, become Alpha, inherit my father's will, and protect our pack.
06:39Impressive.
06:40Truly, you are the daughter of Alpha Heart.
06:43I lowered my head slightly, nervous but unwavering.
06:46Once your status is restored, you will no longer enjoy the life of an ordinary person.
06:51You'll bear far greater responsibility.
06:53Responsibility will make me happier.
06:54I used to think Adrian would give me a normal life, a simple happiness.
06:59But everything changed.
07:03I apologize for my son.
07:05I don't mind.
07:07Next week, you turn 16.
07:10You will awaken as an Alpha.
07:12You will have your own wolf.
07:13I'll arrange your leave from school.
07:15You'll go to the training camp for Alpha initiation.
07:18And you will become a brave Alpha, just like your father.
07:23For everything.
07:25Then I walked slowly out of the study,
07:27calm but filled with quiet strength.
07:29The moment I stepped out, Adrian appeared, pinned me against the wall.
07:33We stood inches apart.
07:35You.
07:36Jealousy.
07:36Hatred.
07:37Why are you targeting Laia?
07:39Because you think she's stealing my attention from you?
07:41I looked up.
07:42Met his eyes.
07:43I let out a small laugh.
07:45Cold and distant.
07:47Adrian.
07:48Not everything is about you.
07:50Adrian froze.
07:51A few seconds of silence.
07:53He stepped closer, fisted clenching slightly.
07:56His voice raw with anger.
07:58And something else.
07:59Enough!
08:00If you want my attention, then be nice to Lyra.
08:03She cries every night because of you.
08:05I shook my head.
08:06My gaze steady.
08:08Everything changed.
08:10I am no longer the girl you thought you knew.
08:13Done waiting.
08:15Done hoping.
08:16For the boy I love to see me.
08:19Adrian stood frozen.
08:21Speechless.
08:21I gently pushed past him and walked away, steady, unharried, and resolute.
08:30I walked into the empty locker room alone.
08:34I looked down at my injured foot, gently touched it.
08:37The wound seeped slightly.
08:38But my eyes, unwavering.
08:41Once I regain the power of Alpha, I will be able to heal myself.
08:46Suddenly, sharp giggles from outside, followed by the click of heels on the floor.
08:50Lyra appeared in the doorway with two followers, each step slow and deliberate.
08:55Well, well.
08:56Look who's finally showing up.
08:58Bastard!
08:58Just a useless waste!
09:00One of the girl mocked.
09:01The three girls closed in, backed me into a corner by the lockers.
09:05My back hit the wall.
09:06My expression stayed calm, but my shoulder tense slightly.
09:10Another girl yanked my backpack.
09:14Look at those shoes.
09:15They are screaming for help.
09:17Too bad you can't.
09:19They tugged at my uniform.
09:21The fabric tears, exposed my shoulder.
09:24Lyra stepped closer, smirk still in place.
09:27She pulled a pen from her pocket, clicked it, and moved in.
09:31Bitch, I'm going to give you back everything I suffered last night.
09:35Every bit of it.
09:38Then, she jabbed the pen tip into my shoulder.
09:41Suddenly, the silver mark on my wrist began to glow.
09:45The air ripples.
09:47Locker doors rattled gently.
09:49Books slid off shelves.
09:51A pulse of energy blasted outward.
09:53The girls stumbled back, crashed into the lockers, shrieked.
09:57Lyra doubled over, then looked up in terror.
10:00I stepped forward slowly, calmly.
10:03I reached out and gripped Lyra's chin.
10:05From now on, no one touches me without permission.
10:10Especially you, Lyra.
10:13Lyra shoved my hand away, trembled.
10:16Suddenly, Adrian bursted in, throat himself between Lyra and I.
10:20Stay back, Selene!
10:21What the hell are you doing?
10:25What the hell are you doing?
10:26She's doing it again!
10:28She's always bullying me!
10:30Adrian hesitated for half a second, then bought it.
10:33He whirled on me.
10:34There you go again!
10:36It's always you, isn't it?
10:38Stirring up trouble wherever you go!
10:41I inhaled slowly.
10:42A cold, bitter smile tugged at my lips.
10:45I shook my head.
10:47How could I ever?
10:48Like an idiot like you?
10:50Heard that.
10:51Adrian's face dartened.
10:52Lyra's father died protecting this pack.
10:54She's a hero's daughter.
10:56You?
10:56You're just some human girl.
10:58If my dad hadn't taken you in, you'd be dead long ago.
11:00My hands clenched into fists.
11:02My eyes reddened.
11:03I trembled, but not from fear.
11:05Lyra's father was a traitor.
11:06He tried to take the alpha position.
11:08My father fought him to save the pack, but I can't tell anyone.
11:12Who'd believe me?
11:13I took a deep breath.
11:15I moved to leave, but Adrian blocked my path with his arm out.
11:17Selene, apologize to Lyra.
11:19Now!
11:20I stopped and met his eyes.
11:21Impossible.
11:22Adrian's browed Titans.
11:24He stepped closer.
11:25Voice dropped to a low threat.
11:26I don't beat girls, but...
11:29If you dare touch me, you cannot bear that responsibility.
11:33I raised my arm, pulled up my sleeve, my pant leg.
11:36Revealed scars, bruises, wounds.
11:39Layered over time, Adrian's eyes went wide.
11:42Who did this?
11:44Who hurts you?
11:46Lyra, she did this.
11:47She tortures me all the years.
11:49Why are you always so mean to me?
11:53I...
11:53I didn't do anything!
11:55A sad, quiet smile crossed my face.
11:57There'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.
12:07Let me go.
12:09I can walk myself.
12:11After said that, I turned to leave.
12:12But Adrian lifted me anyway.
12:15Firm, yet gentle.
12:17I struggled for a moment, then still.
12:21I rested against him, my expression unreadable.
12:25Lyra watched from the side.
12:28Jealousy twisted her face.
12:30Rage burns in her eyes.
12:33Bitch.
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.
12:46The fluid's cold.
12:48Let me warm your hand.
12:49I turned my head away.
12:51Stopped fighting it.
12:52A single tear fell.
12:55Adrian's phone rang.
12:57He stood, gently 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, a smirk on her face.
13:07My eyes snapped open.
13:09I 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.
13:27Fluid spattered the bed.
13:29In one swift move, Lyra plunged the needle into her own chest.
13:34Blood seeped through her shirt.
13:36Her face twisted in pain, but there's a sick satisfaction in her eyes.
13:39The door burst open.
13:41Adrian stormed in, took in the scene, rage in his eyes.
13:45Lyra!
13:46He rushed to her, pulled her into his arms, shielded her.
13:49Lyra'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.
14:00I just, I just wanted a place to belong.
14:03I froze.
14:05Fear and disbelief surged through me.
14:07My hands curled into fists, breathing hard.
14:10Adrian gritted his teeth.
14:12You!
14:12Are 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.
14:22Stunned.
14:23Who's his real sister anyway?
14:26Told you.
14:27Selina's just a foster kid.
14:29A human.
14:30My cheek reddened.
14:32But I still stayed.
14:34Didn't fight back.
14:35Adrian hesitated, then stepped closer.
14:37Selina.
14:39I, 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.
14:48I won't.
14:49But now, please, leave.
14:51I need to rest.
14:53I lifted a hand, gestured them out.
14:55They exchanged a glance, then exited.
14:57Five days, then I'm gone.
15:00No more memories here.
15:02None.
15:04I open 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.
15:26Only one day left before leaving.
15:28Grand Hall.
15:29I entered in the silver blue gown.
15:31They exclaimed in amazement.
15:35Wait.
15:36Is 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 and read.
15:47Jealousy burned.
15:49Cute dress, Selina.
15:51Too bad it was never meant for you.
15:53If you want it, it's yours.
15:56Lyra's smile cracked.
15:57She grabbed scissors, slashed her own gown, and screamed.
16:01Selina?
16:01How could you?
16:02First you steal the dress Adrian gave me, and now you destroy mine too?
16:06When will it be enough?
16:09Adrian entered the Grand Hall and found me with a mask.
16:13He approached excitedly and extended his hand.
16:16May I have this dance?
16:18Lyra looked up with a trembling smile.
16:20Of course.
16:21Adrian led Le in a twirling dance across the dance floor.
16:25Out said.
16:26Rain pounded me.
16:27I stumbled away from school.
16:29Shaked.
16:30My palm flickers light pulsed beneath the skin.
16:33Not now.
16:34Please.
16:35Beta said someone's waiting for me at the gate.
16:37I just have to make it.
16:39I gripped a lamp post.
16:41Electricity crackled along my arm.
16:44The light above my bursts.
16:46I cried out.
16:47Eyes glowed.
16:48At this time, a figure emerged from the rain.
16:50Adrian checked his watch.
16:5211.55pm.
16:53He pulled out a small velvet box.
16:55Opened it.
16:56A diamond pendant glowed inside.
16:58Five more minutes.
17:00Until I can finally say it.
17:02He thought.
17:03Bells began to chime.
17:05Midnight.
17:06Adrian reached for Lyra's mask and lifted it.
17:09Light hit her face.
17:11Lyra?
17:13The knight leaned close to my neck.
17:15His eyes glowed red gradually.
17:18His brows furrowed as if he was enduring something.
17:20His lips brushed against my skin.
17:22His voice was low and roughed.
17:24You shouldn't be alone tonight.
17:26The hard burge beneath his crotch pressed tightly against my bare skin as knight let out a low,
17:32raggled breath.
17:33He took hold of my wrist, the one bearing the mark,
17:36and gently stroked it to my left breast.
17:39Our wrist marks ignited.
17:41In an instant, heat exploded up my arm.
17:43I let out a startled cry.
17:45My eyes flew wide open.
17:47A strange silver light flickered within them.
17:49I clenched my legs tightly, trembled uncontrollably.
17:52A vacious liquid dampened my panties,
17:54trickled slowly down my thighs.
17:56The silver and red light erupted from their marks,
17:58twisted and coiled together.
17:59I can taste your smell.
18:01You're completely mine now.
18:03Knight hay-hailed sharply against my neck.
18:05When the light faded, I was shaking in his arms.
18:09What did you do to me?
18:11You're wet because you chose me.
18:14You claimed me,
18:16and I claimed you.
18:20Maybe I should just call you mate.
18:22Say my name, knight.
18:26I was lost in passion.
18:28My breath stuttered.
18:30Knight guided my hand down to my inner thigh,
18:34brushed it through my slip arousal,
18:36then lifted it to his lips and gently licked my fingers.
18:42Adrian stared at Lyra, the mask in his hand.
18:46His face crumbled.
18:48Where's Selina?
18:49He asked.
18:50Lyra reached for him.
18:52Panic flashed across her face.
18:54He pulled back.
18:56He turned and burst through the doors into the rain.
18:59Adrian, don't leave me.
19:01Wasn't I the one you wanted?
19:03Her voice broke.
19:04Adrian jumped on his motorcycle.
19:07Headlights cut through rain.
19:08He saw us.
19:09A figure placed me into an SUV.
19:14Selina!
19:15Don't go!
19:16Selina!
19:17Knight glanced back,
19:18then looked away.
19:20The SUV pulled away.
19:22Adrian gunned the engine and skidded to a stop,
19:24but the taillights were already disappearing.
19:26He leaped off the bike and ran after them,
19:28but we were gone.
19:31He fell to his knees and slammed his fists into the wet pavement,
19:34again and again.
19:35Selina!
19:39I sat at the long table surrounded by warriors.
19:42Raw meat piled up before me.
19:44Warrior's eyes cut toward me.
19:46Cold and contemptuous.
19:48Human food?
19:49She can't even shift.
19:51Weakest Luna we've ever had.
19:53My hands curled in my lap.
19:55His voice cut through the hall like a blade.
19:57She is my mate.
19:59Your Luna.
20:00Show your respect.
20:01Knight gestured.
20:02Servants appeared with hand cakes,
20:04eggs,
20:05bacon.
20:06They set the plates before me.
20:08We followed you for strength,
20:09not to serve a fragile child.
20:11One of the warriors said.
20:13Knight's eyes gleamed.
20:15Next quarter's trials,
20:16she enters the competition.
20:18Shock rippled through the hall.
20:20She'll die.
20:22No,
20:23she'll win.
20:24And when she does,
20:25you will kneel to your Luna.
20:27All of you.
20:28Knight looked at me.
20:29I lifted my head.
20:31Silver flickered in my eyes.
20:33See you in the arena.
20:38Morning after morning.
20:40Knight put me through drills.
20:42Relentless,
20:43unforgiving.
20:44I ran until my legs burned.
20:46I was spared until my body ached.
20:48I fell again and again.
20:50Each time,
20:51Knight watched.
20:52Cold and unmoving.
20:54One afternoon,
20:55I lunged at him.
20:56He sidestepped and came into the mat
20:58in one fluid motion.
21:00I gasped,
21:01trapped beneath him.
21:02Again.
21:03He said.
21:04I pushed up.
21:05My knee scraped the mat,
21:07blood welled from the wound.
21:08I was breathless.
21:10I can keep going.
21:12Concern flickered in his eyes.
21:14He stopped me.
21:15He released me and stood.
21:17A servant approached
21:18with a small plate.
21:20Cream cake.
21:21Knight took it
21:22and lowered himself
21:22to one knee in front of me
21:24between my thighs.
21:25Kids heal faster with sugar.
21:26I'm not a kid.
21:28My face flushed.
21:30He cut a piece
21:31and held the fork to my lips.
21:32I hesitated,
21:34then leaned forward
21:35and took the bite.
21:36As the fork slid out,
21:37a smear of cream lingered
21:38at the corner of my mouth,
21:39and my tongue flicked out
21:41to catch another dab on my lip.
21:43He watched my mouth,
21:44then reached up
21:44and dragged his thumb
21:45slowly across lower lip,
21:47gathered the cream.
21:48His thumb lingered at my lip,
21:50pressed just enough
21:50to part them.
21:51Don't waste.
21:52He said.
21:53I ticked my thumb slowly,
21:55shivered.
21:55Oh, good girl.
21:57I lowered my gaze,
21:59cheeks flushed.
22:03Knight sat behind him
22:04on the bed.
22:05Towel in hand
22:06gently dried my hair.
22:08I stared down at my wrist.
22:10The mate mark glowed faintly,
22:11dimmer than before.
22:12It's fading.
22:14You won't take me?
22:15Is it because you don't want me?
22:17I asked.
22:18He set the towel aside,
22:20turned me to face him.
22:21I knew your father.
22:23He was my closest friend.
22:25He asked me to protect you.
22:27I never expected fate
22:28to give you to me as my mate.
22:30So you think it's wrong?
22:31He lifted my wrist,
22:34kissed the mark,
22:35once,
22:36soft.
22:36I'm not saying no.
22:39I just can't lose control.
22:42Not until I know.
22:45Your heart truly chooses me.
22:47My eyes searched his.
22:49Then I lean in
22:49and press my lips to his.
22:51He stilled.
22:52His hand cupped my jaw,
22:53thumb brushing my cheek
22:55as he kissed my back.
22:56When we part,
22:58my forehead rest against his,
22:59both breathing uneasy.
23:01It already has.
23:05Adrian burst through the door.
23:08Beta Cole looked up.
23:09Please.
23:10Just tell me where Selene is.
23:12Let her go.
23:13Adrian.
23:14Serene has her own path to follow.
23:17I'm not giving up.
23:19Adrian turned
23:20and walked out of the room.
23:21The day was coming.
23:23Thousands of wolves
23:24packed the stands.
23:25Their voices rose
23:26in a deafening roar.
23:27Look at her.
23:28The human Luna.
23:29A wolf shouted.
23:31She won't last a minute.
23:33Another wolf said.
23:34Night stood rigid,
23:36arms crossed.
23:37His jaw tightened
23:38as he watched me
23:39step into the ring alone.
23:40I faced my opponent,
23:41a massive wolf
23:42twice my size.
23:44Muscles coiling
23:45under scarred fur.
23:46He circled me hungry.
23:48I raised my fists.
23:50He lunged.
23:50I dodged.
23:51But his claw caught my arm.
23:53Blood sprayed.
23:55I hit the ground hard.
23:56Pathetic.
23:58Send her home.
23:59A wolf laughed.
24:00I pushed up.
24:01The wolf struck again.
24:03I flew backward,
24:04skidded across the sand.
24:06Blood pooled beneath me.
24:08Night took a step forward.
24:10The high priest blocked him.
24:12You interfere.
24:13She loses everything.
24:15Night's hands gripped the railing.
24:17His knuckles went white.
24:18In the ring,
24:19I struggled to my knees,
24:21then my feet,
24:22one inch at a time.
24:24My legs shook,
24:25but I stood.
24:26The wolf charged for the final blow.
24:28Then a sound tore from my chest.
24:31Not human.
24:32Something ancient.
24:33A howl that shook the arena.
24:35White light exploded outward,
24:37blinding.
24:38The wolf skidded to a halt,
24:39whimpered.
24:40When the light faded,
24:41a massive white wolf stood in the ring.
24:43Fur was like snow.
24:45Eyes were like burning silver.
24:47The opponent snarled and lunged.
24:49The white wolf moved faster than anything alive.
24:52Jaws closed on the attacker's throat.
24:54A single shake.
24:56He flew across the arena and lay still.
24:59White wolf.
25:00That's royal blood.
25:01An elder wolf said with voice trembling.
25:04One by one,
25:05the wolves lowered themselves,
25:07nailed and pressed their foreheads to the ground.
25:09Then all wolves charged.
25:11Luna! Luna! Luna!
25:12The light shimmered and faded.
25:14I stood again,
25:16human now wrapped in cloth.
25:17Trembled but alive,
25:19Knight descended into the ring.
25:20He walked to me,
25:21took my hand and lifted it high for everyone to see.
25:25A motorcycle ripped through the arena gates.
25:27Adrian jumped off and stubbled toward me,
25:30his face pale.
25:31Serene, you're a wolf.
25:38Adrian rushed toward me.
25:40You're a wolf?
25:41How?
25:42You were human.
25:43You've always been.
25:44He reached for me.
25:45Come home with me.
25:47I'll protect you.
25:48Knight stepped between us.
25:49Protect her.
25:50You didn't even know what she was.
25:53Adrian frozen.
25:54He stared at me.
25:56Something about me was different.
25:58The way I held myself.
26:00The light in my eyes.
26:02Like a queen.
26:03What happened?
26:04She awakened.
26:05She's a white wolf.
26:07You're Moonpac's alpha.
26:09Knight said coldly.
26:11The words hit like a blow.
26:13Adrian's face pales.
26:14Sylvine, I know I don't deserve you now,
26:17but I searched for you for three months.
26:19I never stopped.
26:21I met his eyes calmly.
26:22Lyra is your mate, Adrian.
26:25Not me.
26:26Adrian staggered like I struck him.
26:28Then let me prove it.
26:29A duel.
26:31Winter takes her home.
26:32Wolf warrior leaned forward.
26:34Knight's eyes narrowed.
26:36Fine.
26:37No.
26:37I refuse.
26:39I'm the prize.
26:41Not a prize.
26:42Not for either of you.
26:44I looked at Adrian,
26:45but no less certain.
26:47I won't go back with you.
26:48Not because of Lyra.
26:50Because I finally found my mate.
26:57The crowd fell silent.
26:59Knight's jaw sightened,
27:00then slowly relaxed.
27:02He walked toward me.
27:03One step.
27:05Then another.
27:06Adrian stood frozen.
27:07Are you sure?
27:08I looked up at him.
27:10Didn't flinch.
27:11I'm sure.
27:12You're my only love.
27:14He tilted my chin up.
27:16Without hesitation,
27:17Knight kissed me.
27:18Acclaim.
27:19And Alpha marked his territory.
27:21I trembled,
27:22but didn't pull away.
27:23My fingers gripped his shirt.
27:25A low growl rippled through the wolves.
27:27Shocked and submission tangled together.
27:29Adrian stumbled back
27:30like he had been struck by lightning.
27:32Disbelief written all over his face.
27:35Knight broke the kiss.
27:36His voice was calm.
27:38She's my mate.
27:40You can't take her.
27:41I turned to Adrian.
27:43Adrian,
27:44I'm not your home.
27:45Adrian stood frozen.
27:47His face paled and trembled.
27:49Adrian Cole,
27:51you fool.
27:52You let her go once,
27:53and now you can't bear to watch her belong to another.
27:56You deserve this.
27:57Every damn piece of it.
27:59Laya stood before a fireplace,
28:01hooded.
28:02Several black-clad killers kneeled before me.
28:05Find her.
28:06You know what to do.
28:08The assassin leader nodded.
28:10Selene,
28:11the human girl.
28:13We'll deal with her on the road.
28:14Lyra lifted my head.
28:15A strange satisfaction gleamed in my eyes.
28:18She's not human.
28:19She's Alpha Heart's daughter.
28:21My father died by his hands.
28:23I've waited years for this.
28:26She paused,
28:27smiles coldly.
28:28She will die
28:29before she truly awakens.
28:34Serene,
28:35may you always be happy.
28:37Just remember Moonpack is your support.
28:39Adrian walked toward his motorcycle.
28:41I'll send you to the edge of town.
28:43You're still my brother.
28:44Adrian froze for a moment,
28:46watched me walk toward him.
28:48A bitter smile crossed his face.
28:50From now on,
28:52let me protect you from the shadows.
28:54The motorcycle rode along the forest path.
28:56An arrow whistled past my arm.
28:58Black-clowed figures emerged from the trees.
29:02Adrian jumped off the motorcycle with me in his arms.
29:05A blade sliced toward me.
29:07He threw himself in front of it.
29:09The steel bit into his side.
29:11Run!
29:12He conropst.
29:13Bones cracked.
29:15Fur ripped through skin.
29:16A massive wolf now stood between the assassins and me.
29:19He launched,
29:20tore into them,
29:21and fought like something feral.
29:23Knight's hand gripped his chest.
29:25The mat marked Burns.
29:27Selene!
29:28He was already moving.
29:30Adrian fought on.
29:31Wounded.
29:32Three assassins circled him.
29:33A fork aimed at me.
29:35A blur of motion.
29:36Knight's blade took the assassin down.
29:38His warriors descended.
29:40The fight ended in seconds.
29:42Knight pulled me against him.
29:44Are you hurt?
29:45I shook my head,
29:46looked past him at Adrian.
29:47Bleeding.
29:48Human again.
29:49On his knees.
29:50Knight followed my gaze,
29:51saw the markings on the dead assassins.
29:54Lyra's work.
29:55My face paled.
29:57Adrian struggled to stand.
29:58She wants you dead.
30:00I know.
30:02This day finally came.
30:06Lyra stared into the fire.
30:08Flamed flicker,
30:09then twist.
30:10Lyra's face went pale.
30:12Her hands clenched.
30:13The door bruised open.
30:15I stood in the doorway,
30:17a faint silver glow radiating from me.
30:19Adrian and Knight flanked me.
30:21Lyra stumbled back.
30:22Surprised to see me?
30:24I laughed coldly.
30:25Lyra's eyes darted,
30:27calculating,
30:28desperate.
30:28She opened her mouth to whimper,
30:30to play the victim.
30:32What are you going to do to me?
30:34Adrian,
30:35help me!
30:35Don't play victim.
30:36You know everything.
30:38Your father tried to steal the alpha title.
30:40He died a traitor.
30:42And you?
30:43You've spent years making sure I paid for it.
30:45Adrian looked at Lyra coldly.
30:47You liar.
30:48The dress.
30:49The needle.
30:51It was all you.
30:52Lyra's mask cracked.
30:54Her eyes went cold.
30:55You think I'd let her take everything?
30:57My father died because of her father!
31:00Her body convulsed.
31:02Bones cracked.
31:03Fur ripped through skin.
31:04A dark wolf lunged at me,
31:06jaws wide.
31:07Knight stepped forward.
31:09My hand stopped him.
31:10Ein.
31:10My body convulsed.
31:12Silver light exploded.
31:14In seconds,
31:15a massive white wolf stood in my place.
31:17The two wolves collided.
31:19Teeth teared.
31:20Claws slashed.
31:21They moved in a blur of fur and blood.
31:23The white wolf gained the other hand.
31:25Jaws closed around the other's throat.
31:27One snap.
31:28Silence.
31:30The dark wolf crumpled.
31:31Shimmered.
31:32Lyra lied still,
31:34human again.
31:35Then she becomes ashes.
31:37Light shimmered around me.
31:38I transformed into human again.
31:40I straightened and walked toward the door without looking back.
31:44It's over.
31:47Sunlight streams through towering windows.
31:49The hall was packed.
31:51Wolves stood shoulder by shoulder.
31:53I stood at the center,
31:54dressed in silver and white.
31:58I looked regal.
32:00Beta Cole and Adrian watched from the front row,
32:02eyes glistening.
32:04Knight descended from the throne.
32:06In his hands,
32:07a crown,
32:07delicate silver,
32:08caught light like frozen stars.
32:11I was born ready.
32:14I smiled.
32:15I was born ready.
32:17He placed the crown on my head,
32:19then took my hand and lifted it to his lips,
32:21kissy knuckles once,
32:22slow,
32:23deliberate,
32:24reverent.
32:24The hall erupted,
32:26howls,
32:27tweers,
32:27stomping feet.
32:28Then all loudly.
32:32I looked at Knight.
32:33He was already looking at me.
32:35I smiled.
32:37Mountains rise in the distance.
32:39Moonlight pours down like liquid silver.
32:41Two wolves streak across the valley.
32:43One white is me.
32:45One black is Knight.
32:46I leap,
32:47tacking the dark one mid-stride.
32:49We tumble together down a grassy slope,
32:51a tangle of fur and limbs,
32:52until we roll to a stop at the bottom.
32:54Then fur gives way to skin.
32:56Pamping gives way to breathing.
32:58Ragged,
32:59human,
32:59close.
33:00We lie tangled together at the base of the slope,
33:03no longer wolves.
33:04My hair spills across his arm.
33:06He lowers his head with a soft smile.
33:09Take me to Knight Knight.
33:12His mouth finds mine,
33:13slow at first,
33:14then deeper.
33:15My fingers slide into his hair.
33:17His hand traces down my side,
33:19over my hip,
33:21pulling me closer.
33:22Every night,
33:23for the rest of my life.
33:24The moonlight spills over us.
33:26My head fall back.
33:28His lips find my throat.
33:29A soft sound escapes me.
33:32Our two figures move together in the silver light,
33:34skin against skin.
33:36Nothing between us now.
33:37The mountains keep watching us.
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