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00:01On the night my husband died saving me, his last words were
00:04If there is a next life, leave me be with Jade
00:11So when I woke up back on the day I begged my father to let me marry him
00:15I chose someone else instead
00:18My first mating ceremony with Vincent
00:20I learned the true weight of hatred
00:23Before the silver moon god, Princess Lydia and Beta Vincent
00:28Shall mark one another
00:29Bite the neck and seal your bond as mates
00:33Till death do you part
00:35My heart pounded so hard I could hear it in my ears
00:38I stepped forward, my legs barely supporting me
00:41And leaned toward Vincent's neck
00:43A silver moon mark appeared on his wrist
00:45The first sign that the bond was forming
00:47That the goddess had blessed our union
00:48Vincent lowered his head as if to return the gesture
00:51But he did not bite me
00:53And then he whispered
00:54You forced Jade to marry the alpha of the snow wolf pack
00:57And now you're forcing me to mate with you
01:01I hate you Lydia
01:02I will never love you
01:03I froze
01:04The hopeful smile on my face slowly disappeared
01:07Replaced by shock and heartbreak so profound
01:09I thought I might shatter into pieces right there on the altar
01:12Vincent straightened
01:13The silver moon mark on his wrist
01:15The mark that should have bound us together for eternity
01:17Shattered into fragments of light and faded away
01:20Without another word
01:21He turned and walked away from the altar
01:26I called after him
01:27My voice breaking
01:28But he didn't turn around
01:30He didn't even slow down
01:31I stood there in my beautiful silver gray gown
01:34Surrounded by hundreds of staring eyes
01:35And felt my world collapse
01:37Vincent loved my stepsister
01:39He always had
01:40And I was just the woman standing in their way
01:42That night
01:43While I stood humiliated at my own mating ceremony
01:46My stepsister Jade met a far worse fate
01:48In the snow wolf territory
01:50Far from our forest
01:51Jade lay pinned to a glowing blood red magic circle
01:53Several snow wolves clamped their jaws onto her arms and legs
01:57Holding her down as she struggled in agony
01:59Blood poured from her wounds as the ritual began
02:01The magic circle erupted with blinding crimson light
02:04Around her
02:05The snow wolf clan stood in human form
02:08A silver moon crest appeared on each of their foreheads
02:10Then shattered into glowing fragments and disappeared
02:13The curse that bound them
02:14The curse my ancestors had placed on them centuries ago
02:17Had been lifted
02:18The snow wolves burst into tears of relief and joy
02:21But their expression soon turned cold
02:23As they looked down at Jade trembling on the ground
02:24One by one
02:26They transformed into wolves and descended upon her
02:28Jade's screams echoed through the night
02:30As the pack tore her apart
02:31The snow wolves killed Jade on her arrival
02:34They drained her blood to cure their curse
02:36Then they devoured her until nothing remained
02:38For eight years after that night
02:40Hatred was all there was between Vincent and me
02:43We fought constantly
02:44We clashed in pack meetings
02:46In training
02:46In every aspect of our lives
02:48Two wolves colliding in a violent fight over and over again
02:51Me the silver grey
02:52Him the dark brown
02:53We clawed and slammed into each other with savage force
02:56Until one of us finally pinned the other
02:58Usually
02:58It was him
02:59I would shift back into human form
03:01And press my hand against whatever wound I'd earned in the latest battle
03:04Watching him disappear into the distance with tears fell in my eyes
03:07Eight years of hatred
03:08Eight years of loving someone who would never love me back
03:11When the war with the snow wolves finally began
03:13Vincent swore to avenge Jade
03:15But the snow wolves were too strong
03:16And soon the forest was filled with the corpses of our kin
03:19I was in human form
03:20Covered in wounds and surrounded by snow wolves closing in for the kill
03:24I had accepted my fate
03:25After eight years of misery
03:27Death almost seemed like a relief
03:28Suddenly a brown wolf burst through the pack
03:31It was Vincent
03:32He threw me onto his back and raced through the forest as the snow wolves pursued us
03:36I clung to his fur
03:37Too weak and shocked to do anything else
03:39Vincent reached the ancient altar
03:41The same altar where we had almost become mates eight years ago
03:44And shifted into human form
03:45I slid down from his back
03:47Struggling to stand
03:48Without hesitation
03:49Vincent drew a blade and cut open his own chest
03:52Blood poured down his body
03:54I stared at him in shock
03:55Vincent what are you doing?
03:57Drops of his blood fell onto the altar
03:59And a crimson magic circle appeared beneath my feet
04:01A transparent barrier rose around me
04:04Sealing the inside
04:05I rushed forward and pounded against the barrier
04:07But it would not break
04:08I'm teleporting you out with my life
04:11Consider it repayment for the years you loved me
04:14But if there is a next life
04:16Leave me be with Jaded
04:21I screamed
04:22But the snow wolves had arrived at the altar
04:24Vincent turned to face them alone
04:26The wolves leaped onto him and tore into his body
04:29Claws ripped through flesh and blood splashed across the stone altar
04:33Vincent
04:33I slammed my fists against the barrier as my body slowly began to fade
04:37Vincent, I never imagined you would die to save me
04:40If there truly is another life, I will never chase after you again
04:44My body dissolved into light and disappeared within the magic circle
04:47A single tear mixed with blood fell onto the altar
04:50The crimson circle suddenly turned gold, erupting with a brilliant light that flooded the forest
04:54I opened my eyes
04:56I was standing in the middle of the silver moon palace
04:58My father was looking down at me, sullen and mighty
05:01And Jade, Jade, who should have been dead for 8 years, gazed at me with hatred
05:06Wait, I thought, my mind reeling
05:08I'm actually back to the day when I begged father to make Vincent my mate
05:12Lydia, my father said, his voice heavy with authority
05:15The snow wolves demand a daughter of mine to mate with their alpha and lift the curse for them
05:21If we say no there will be a war we can't win
05:25Are you still sure you are turning down the offer to marry Vincent?
05:29I stared at him, my heart pounding
05:31This is it
05:32This is the moment everything changes
05:34In my previous life, I had insisted on marrying Vincent
05:38I had manipulated and begged and cried until my father gave in
05:41And what had it gotten me?
05:438 years of hatred
05:448 years of misery
05:45And Vincent dying to save me, only because he felt obligated
05:49No more
05:50Father
05:51I've changed my mind
05:53I will fulfill my duty and marry the snow wolf alpha
05:58Jade suddenly looked up, staring at me in disbelief
06:00Haven't you always wanted to marry Vincent?
06:03What changed your mind?
06:04What are you planning?
06:06I met her gaze without flinching
06:07I'm not planning anything
06:09But I do have one condition
06:11My father's eyes narrowed with suspicion
06:13What condition?
06:15Keep it secret, till the day of the mating ceremony
06:18A flicker of excitement crossed Jade's face
06:21Sure, I have no problem with that
06:23Consider it my repayment for Vincent saving my life in our last life, I thought
06:27It will also be the final chapter between us and this one
06:30My father sighed
06:31Very well
06:32In five days the two of you will hold their mating ceremonies with your destined partners
06:39I will have the preparations arranged
06:42I lowered my gaze with a bitter smile
06:44Destined partners?
06:46My father has never cared about my happiness
06:48Between Jade and me, he has always favored the daughter my stepmother gave him
06:52The palace doors opened and I stepped outside
06:55The first thing I saw was Vincent kneeling in the pouring rain
06:58His back straight and unmoving
06:59It's him
07:00Just like before
07:01Even in this life, he was here begging for Jade on his knees
07:05In my previous life, I had reacted with fury
07:07I had ordered him taken away
07:09Had watched him struggle and scream as the attendants dragged him off
07:12No! Let me go!
07:16I had made everything worse
07:17This time would be different
07:19I walked toward Vincent with an umbrella
07:21The rain pounding heavily around us
07:23He looked up at me, frowning slightly, then quickly looked away
07:27Why are you here?
07:28Vincent
07:29Have you ever thought about something?
07:32If Jade doesn't go, then the one who must go
07:35Is me
07:36His expression remained cold
07:38As long as you don't interfere
07:40I can lead the army and conquer the snow wolf pack myself
07:44Then neither of you will have to marry that brute
07:47I let out a soft, almost amused laugh
07:50He still doesn't understand
07:52The snow wolves are too strong
07:54In my previous life, they nearly destroyed us
07:57Then I wish you will get what you wish for
08:00I let out a cold laugh and walked away from Vincent beneath my umbrella
08:03When he sees Jade instead of me when the veil is lifted, he will be so happy
08:07Vincent, you saved my life and our last life
08:10In this one, I've repaid that debt
08:12We are clear
08:13Behind me, I could feel this surprised stare on my retreating figure
08:17She used to always make a scene for this
08:19He was probably thinking
08:20Why is she so calm today?
08:22Let him wonder
08:23It didn't matter anymore
08:25Night fell, and I sat on my bed preparing to sleep
08:28The events of the day had exhausted me emotionally, even if my body wasn't tired
08:32Being back in this time, seeing Vincent so young and full of hatred for me, it was harder than I
08:37had expected
08:38Suddenly, loud and chaotic pounding erupted at my door
08:41I frowned and walked over to open it
08:44The moment the door opened, Vincent shoved me back against it
08:47His eyes glowed red and the heavy smell of alcohol clung to him
08:50Lydia, why did you have to send Jade to the snow wolf pack?
08:55You, you let the alpha to your order!
08:57You manipulated the alpha to give the order!
09:01Vincent, let go!
09:03You're hurting me!
09:04The snow wolf pack has a blood feud with us
09:08They have suffered under the curse from our ancestors for centuries
09:12What do you think they will do to Jade once the curses lift?
09:16Is that what you want?
09:18You want your sister dead?
09:19He tightened his grip on my shoulders
09:21His fingers digging into my flesh
09:23Jealous, vicious woman like you doesn't deserve anyone's love!
09:27Do you really think forcing me to mate with you will make me subvert?
09:33Dream on!
09:35I froze, my eyes reddening as I stared at him in disbelief
09:38That look of hatred on his face
09:39It's exactly the same as the day we turned our swords against each other in our last life
09:44A bitter smile crossed my lips
09:46I lifted my hand and released a burst of magic
09:48Vincent was thrown several meters away
09:51Crashing to the ground before barely managing to kneel
09:54Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth
09:56Vincent, don't forget your place
09:59He wiped the blood from his lips with his knuckle and looked up at me in stunned silence
10:03Vincent slowly stood
10:04The alcohol haze in his eyes faded slightly as his mind cleared
10:08He walked closer to me
10:09His gaze fell on the red mark along my neck, the mark his grip had left
10:13His throat tightened and a flicker of regret crossed his eyes
10:16I pressed a hand against my shoulder, biting back the pain as I stared at him
10:21I'm sorry
10:22I've had too much to drink
10:24I turned away from him, my expression cold
10:29On the day of the mating ceremony you will get what you want
10:31Now please leave
10:33I turned to go back inside
10:34His hand shot out and grabbed my wrist
10:37Let me take you to the witch doctor
10:38She can treat your injury
10:40I glanced back
10:42His concern appeared genuine
10:43Genuine concern?
10:45Or guilt?
10:46Memories flooded my mind unbidden
10:48I was young, kneeling among a field of bright flowers, picking a red blossom
10:52The pollen suddenly corroded my skin
10:54The flesh on my palm and legs began to blister and bleed
10:57I burst into tears
10:59Young Vincent ran toward me as fast as he could
11:01Lydia, don't be afraid
11:03He rushed through the poisonous flowers and lifted me onto his back
11:06Carrying me out of the field
11:08His own skin was burned and bleeding from the corrosion
11:10I watched him with tearful gratitude
11:12Then another memory
11:14Young Vincent and I were suddenly attacked by a horned beast in the forest
11:17Vincent stepped in front of me to shield me
11:19The creature slammed into him
11:21Sending him crashing to the ground as he caught up blood
11:25Other brown wolves rushed in and drove the beast away
11:27I knelt beside Vincent
11:29Crying as I held him
11:31He gently wiped away my tears
11:33As long as you're safe
11:38After my mother died, Vincent always looked after me
11:41He always protected me
11:42Even risking his own life
11:44I felt for him and thought he was my savior
11:46But then Jade appeared
11:48Jade and I trained with several young pack members under the guidance of the pack witch
11:52Jade suddenly smirked and secretly cast a spell toward me
12:00I was struck and immediately retaliated in anger
12:05Vincent rushed over
12:07I watched in heartbreak as Vincent carried her away
12:19Jade looked back over his shoulder
12:21Smiling mockingly at me
12:23After Jade appeared, I finally understood
12:26Everything Vincent had done for me was only repayment for the kindness my mother once showed him
12:30I mistook it for love and clumped to that illusion for an entire lifetime
12:33I looked at Vincent for a long moment
12:35It's time to let go
12:38There's no need
12:39He stared at me in surprise
12:41She has never looked at me like this before
12:43Why does it feel like she's become a completely different person today?
12:47Just then, Jade appeared
12:48Vincent!
12:49The moment he saw her, his expression softened
12:52Vincent, what about the wolf fang charms you promised to make for me?
12:56He took a small cloth patch from his coat and opened it
13:00Right here
13:00Revealing many golden wolf fang charms of different shapes
13:03Jade's eyes widened with amazement
13:07Vincent, you're incredible!
13:09Well, you must have made these for lots of people, right?
13:12No
13:13I only make them for people I care about
13:16Vincent lowered his head as he took out one charm and fastened it around Jade's neck
13:20My eyes locked onto the wolf fang charm
13:22My chest rose and fell sharply as a ringing sound filled my ears
13:25My mother sat on a large round stone beside a silver wolf statue deep in the forest
13:30Suspended in the air before her was a wolf fang engraved with runes
13:35With her eyes closed, she chanted softly, weaving magic into the fang
13:40Young Vincent and I stood nearby, watching curiously
13:44My mother smiled and placed the wolf hand charm into my little hands
13:49I clapped happily and laughed
13:52A white coffin rested in the forest
13:53My mother lay inside
13:55I knelt on the ground beside it, crying uncontrollably
13:58Standing next to me, young Vincent gently pressed a wolf fang charm into my hand
14:02His own hands were covered in fresh wounds
14:04It was my mother who taught Vincent the spell to enchant the charm
14:07She used to make many charms to protect me
14:09After her death, Vincent took her place
14:11Vincent carefully dripped his blood onto a wolf fang, preparing another charm
14:15Suddenly I rushed in and snatched it from his hands
14:18I clenched my fists tightly
14:19And the wolf fang crumbled into glittering particles of light
14:22You are not making charms for her
14:24That's enough
14:25How long are you going to keep bullying Jade?
14:27Vincent stared at me with open disgust
14:29He turned and walked away without another word
14:31I stood frozen as tears welled in my eyes
14:33Vicinit, have you forgotten?
14:36My mother died because of Jade's mother
14:38In the present, Jade glanced deliberately toward me with a provocative smile
14:42Jade doesn't even like those shows to her charms
14:45This is just her way to provoke me
14:49My hands clenched into fists
14:51I turned and shut the door behind me
14:53At the same moment I turned away, Vincent looked up
14:56Why did Lydia leave?
14:59Is she mad at me?
15:01Vincent watched my back for a long moment, deep in thought
15:03Vincent, you despise me so much
15:06Don't worry
15:06In three days, you and I will never have to see each other again for good
15:11Inside the magnificent palace hall, nobles dressed in luxurious attire mingled and danced beneath glittering chandeliers
15:18At the center of the crowd, Jade stood with red-hidden eyes, crying softly as several guests gathered around her
15:25in sympathy
15:26After tonight's farewell a banquet, you'll be sent to marry our enemy, the brutal snow wolf king
15:31And as your sister, all Lydia cares about is her marriage with Vincent?
15:35She's even forcing him to mate with her
15:37She's ridiculous
15:39Jade, we'll miss you so much
15:41I am a princess of the silver moon pack
15:43The pack must come before my personal feelings
15:45If the marriage can put a stop to the bloodshed between us, then it shall be done
15:49You've got such a big heart
15:51How can Lydia miss out on your farewell party?
15:53This is outrageous
15:54Maybe she doesn't deserve to be the princess of silver moon pack after all
15:58Talking behind my back
15:59I entered the hall dressed in an elegant gown, my presence sharp and commanding
16:04I walked straight through the crowd until I stood before Jade and the gossing nobles
16:09Who are you to judge me?
16:11I drained the wine in my glass in one motion and turned
16:15Leaving the banquet alone
16:17Near the silver wolf statue in the garden, I paused beside it, trying to clear the alcohol from my head
16:22Sister, I know you decided to take my place and go to the snow wolf pack instead
16:27But that was your own choice
16:28I never forced you
16:29Behind me, Vincent quietly appeared, watching him from a distance
16:33Jade noticed him, a cold smile briefly curled at the corner of her lips
16:36She placed a hand over her chest
16:38Because I stood between them, Vincent could not see what Jade was doing
16:41She secretly cast a spell
16:42Suddenly my arm moved against my will as if guided by an invisible hand
16:46A bolt of lightning magic struck toward Jade
16:48Vincent reacted instantly
16:49He cast a spell that slammed into me
16:53Vincent rushed forward and pulled Jade protectively into his arms
16:56He glared furiously at me
16:57Enough!
16:58His teeth ground together with anger
17:00I thought you were only a bit childish
17:03But this is too much
17:05You are pure evil
17:06You almost killed Jade
17:08And for what?
17:09If your mother were still alive, she would be utterly ashamed to see what you've become
17:14Vincent!
17:15My hand lifted as magic gathered in my palm
17:20Vincent raised his hand as well
17:22We faced each other in open confrontation
17:25While the surrounding guests stared in shock
17:28In our previous life, during the 8 years after we didn't marry
17:31We argued over Jade countless times
17:33But we never truly tried to hurt each other
17:35I raised my hand higher
17:36But this time, golden light burst from my palm and shot toward Vincent
17:40His eyes widened in shock
17:41Around us, the crowd gasped in disbelief
17:44Suddenly I coughed up blood
17:46The golden light in my hand flickered and dissolved just inches before reaching Vincent
17:50My legs gave out beneath me
17:51My legs gave out beneath me
17:53I fell forward, but landed in a firm pair of arms
17:57Lydia, what's wrong with you?
17:59For a brief moment, panic flashed across his face
18:02With the last of my strength, I grabbed his collar and clenched it tightly
18:06You have no right to speak about my mother
18:13Lydia, Lydia
18:16Vincent, I
18:17Vincent did not stop
18:19His attention remained entirely on me as he strode away, leaving Jade behind
18:23Jade's expression darkened instantly
18:25Lydia
18:27You're already going to marry our enemy and walk to your own death
18:30Yet you're still trying to steal Vincent from me
18:33The next thing I knew, I was lying weakly on my bed
18:37Barely conscious as the witch doctor finished casting a healing spell and quietly left the room
18:42I slowly opened my eyes
18:44The first thing I saw was Vincent standing beside the bed, waiting with visible guilt in his expression
18:49In our previous life, Vincent never came to see me on his own
18:52Even when I was gravely ill, he only sent someone to summon a healer
18:56He avoided me as if I were a plague
18:58Why are you here?
19:00I'm sorry
19:03There's no need for apologies between us anymore
19:05Leaf
19:06I closed my eyes
19:08Behind me, a sharp sound suddenly echoed through the room
19:11Vincent had slapped himself hard across the face
19:14Moments later, the sound of his footsteps faded
19:17The door opened, then closed
19:19Only then did I fully open my eyes again
19:21Vincent, you will be free very soon
19:23In just a few days, you will finally marry the woman you have loved through both lifetimes
19:28After that, you will never have to see me again
19:31And I will never have to suffer for you anymore
19:34Moonlight outlined Vincent's tall figure standing outside my door
19:39He remained there, motionless, for two days and nights
19:43Inside my room, I opened, a silver jewel box encrusted with diamonds
19:48Inside rested a wolf hand charm
19:50The one Vincent had made for me long ago, before Jade, before everything changed
19:56Through the window, I glanced toward Vincent, standing outside
19:59Since that night, Vincent has stood outside my door for two days and nights
20:04But I haven't let him in
20:05Lydia, I will marry you
20:08I will spend the rest of my life making up for what I did to hurt you
20:12I swear it in the name of the goddess of the moon
20:15I raised my hand and quietly cast a spell
20:18Inside the room, the lights dimmed instantly
20:21Vincent waited outside for a moment longer
20:24Then, realizing I would not answer him, he finally turned and walked away
20:29I heard his footsteps fade
20:30A single tear slipped down from the corner of my eye
20:34He has no idea
20:34Tomorrow, I will take my sister's place and marry the snow wolf alpha
20:38I will mate with our enemy, with little chance to survive
20:41The woman he will marry is Jade
20:43Deep within the silver moon packs forest, white roses bloomed everywhere on the day of the mating ceremonies
20:49The ceremonial grounds were lavishly decorated, and a crowd gathered around the central altar
20:54As that's Cantrish and Evvistalans of Wessingun Ascendions
20:57At the boundary where the forest met the snow fields, I stood alone
21:01I turned back to look at the dense forest behind me, my eyes filled with quiet reluctance
21:06By now, Vincent has probably received the surprise I left for him
21:10Vincent, what I owed you from our last life has been repaid
21:13A pack of snow-white wolves emerged from the snowy plain and approached me, their eyes fierce
21:19You longer belong to the forest
21:21Come with us
21:24I turned back calmly and walked toward them
21:27Wess lifted a veil over my face, then climbed onto the back of one of the wolves
21:31In the distance, a brown wolf burst from the forest, racing toward us at full speed
21:36The wolf skidded to a halt before the snow wolves but was quickly surrounded
21:41With no other choice, it shifted into human form
21:44It was Vincent
21:45I turned and saw his face, shock flooded my expression
21:49Vincent, what is he doing here?
21:51I sat atop the snow wolf, my face hidden beneath the veil
21:54Isn't he supposed to be at the altar with Jade, preparing for the mating ceremony?
21:59What is he doing here?
22:00Vincent spotted me and immediately rushed forward
22:03The snow wolves beside me surged ahead as one, walking his path and snarling fiercely
22:07Vincent Armand, one more step, and the snow wolf army will charge into your land and
22:14Tear your clan apart
22:15Vincent gritted his teeth and stopped
22:18But his eyes remained fixed on me, filled with reluctance and aching of affection
22:23Let me escort you
22:24I remained silent
22:27Are you mad at me for marrying your sister?
22:29I froze slightly
22:31So he thinks I'm Jade, and he got here early for her
22:34Guess the big surprise hasn't reached him yet
22:37But this is a debt I owe her
22:39I owe it to her mother
22:41I had no other choice
22:43Jade, forgive me, please
22:45Beneath my veil, toll-like her veil, I let out a bitter smile
22:49I'm sorry I couldn't stop this marriage
22:52But one day, I will lead an army
22:55Crush the snow wolf pack
22:57And bring you back safe and unharmed
23:01Believe me
23:01Vincent Armand, back away now
23:04Or your life ends here
23:08Take me
23:09The snow wolf snarled again and forced Vincent backward before turning as one
23:13They sprinted across the snow field and disappeared into the distance
23:17Behind us, Vincent chased a few desperate steps before stopping
23:21Jade aid!
23:23Vincent walked back toward the forest in a daze, each step feeling heavy
23:27If I had tried just a little harder, maybe Jade wouldn't have had to go
23:31He was probably thinking
23:32She must hate me for this
23:34But there's nothing I could do
23:36He returned to the ceremonial altar deep within the forest
23:39The gathered guests were visibly exhausted from waiting
23:42When they saw Vincent return, many of them let out quiet sighs of relief
23:46Vincent
23:47Your behavior is outrageous
23:49You kept all these people waiting and left my daughter standing here humiliated
23:53Is this a message to my house?
23:56Vincent knelt halfway in a formal salute, accepting the reprimand without protest
24:00Jade quickly reached for my father's arm and gently shook her head at him, coaxing
24:07Forget it, let's begin
24:08Vincent took a deep breath and slowly walked up onto the altar
24:11He stopped in front of Jade
24:13Regret filled his face
24:15The witch raised her staff and chanted an incantation
24:19The moon god be our witness
24:21Princess Jade and Beta Vincent shall mark one another with the bite of a mate bond
24:26From this moment on, your souls are bound, till death do you part
24:34Under my father's stern gaze and the expectant eyes of the guests, Jade stepped closer to Vincent
24:38Vincent closed his eyes and tilted his head slightly, fists clenched tightly
24:43This is it, Jade and I will finally become destined mates
24:46Jade removed her veil and bit down on Vincent's neck
24:49That instant, a silver moon mark appeared on Vincent's wrist
24:52Jade tilted her head, watching him with anticipation
24:55Vincent opened his eyes and lowered his head to look at her
24:58The moment he saw her face, he froze
25:00Shock flooded his expression
25:03What? Jade?
25:04Vincent stared at Jade in disbelief
25:07Why is it you?
25:09Jade avoided his gaze, her expression shy and hesitant
25:12I... I don't know why either
25:15Yesterday my sister, she was said you willing to go to the snow wolf pack, so...
25:18Vincent's eyes widened
25:20What did you say?
25:21The one marrying into the snow wolf pack is Lydia?
25:23He suddenly grabbed Jade by the shoulders, his hands trembling
25:27Then that woman... the one taken away by the snow wolves alone...
25:31I'm sorry I couldn't stop you from marrying our enemy
25:35But listen, one day I will lead an army, crush those snow wolves and make them beg for life beneath
25:40our feet
25:41I will bring you back... safe and sound... trust me
25:46Behind the veil, she gave a bitter smile
25:50Time to go...
25:52The snow wolf snarled and forced him back before turning his... one and sprinting away
25:56He chased after them a few desperate steps
25:58Jade!
26:01Vincent suddenly bolted from the altar platform
26:04Mid's ride, he transformed into a wolf and sprinted toward the snowfields at full speed
26:12But he was already gone, his voice echoing with anguish and regret
26:16Inside the snow wolf palace, the halls were built entirely from ice and packed snow, cold and gleaming beneath pale
26:21light
26:21I walked slowly into the grand hall
26:23Every snow wolf presence stared at me with undisguised hatred
26:26Low murmurs rippled through the crowd
26:28At the far end of the hall sat the ice throne
26:31Upon it lounged Damien Wraith, white hair, loose curls, and a white cloak draped across his shoulders
26:36His gaze rested on me as though he were looking at a corpse
26:39I opened my mouth to speak
26:41But Damien attacked
26:43I instantly sensed the killing intent
26:45My eyes sharpened
26:46With a flash of magic
26:48A long sword appeared in my hand
26:50Just in time to block the wolf claws of Damien
26:52Who lunged at me in his wolf form
26:53In the blink of an eye, we exchanged several rapid strikes
26:56Damien shifted back into human form
26:59The earlier contempt in his eyes faded slightly
27:01Replaced by a flicker of interest
27:03Then he vanished
27:04A heartbeat later he reappeared behind me
27:06Gripping my throat in a crushing hold
27:08His chest pressed against my back as he restrained me
27:11I struggled to breathe
27:13You can't kill me
27:15Your people have suffered under the silver moon curse for generations
27:18If you don't form a mate bond with me
27:21None of you will live past 25
27:23Damien's hand morphed into a wolf claw and pierced into my chest
27:26Blood trickled down as he studied the terror in my eyes with cold fascination
27:32It seems you don't know
27:34Your blood alone can also weaken the curse
27:37Looking at him now
27:38So young yet overflowing with killing intent
27:40I finally understand why Jade died the very day she came here to form the bond
27:43I forced myself to speak through the pain
27:46My blood can't save your entire clan
27:48My blood can't save your entire clan
27:50But if you bond with me
27:52The curse will truly be broken
27:54And after that
27:55You'll never have to fear the silver moon curse again
27:58The hall erupted into heated discussion
28:01Damien slowly released me and stepped back
28:04I clutched my throat
28:06Gasping for air
28:07Suddenly he gripped my chin and lifted my face
28:10Forcing me to meet his eyes
28:12He studied me for a moment
28:13Interesting
28:14I'll give you a chance to live
28:16Walk out of this hall alive
28:18If you fail
28:20I'll lock you away and drain your blood every day
28:22Until the curse on every snow wolf is gone
28:24Before I could respond
28:26Damien disappeared
28:27I looked around
28:29Every snow wolf in the hall vanished at the same time
28:31Damien?
28:33Where did you all go?
28:36A low, thunderous brawl suddenly echoed from above
28:38I slowly lifted my gaze
28:40Beyond the transparent ice ceiling
28:42A massive white bear stood outside
28:44Staring down at me
28:45Its eyes blazed with hunger and savage intent
28:47My eyes widened in horror
28:49Hey, giant bear!
28:51Not far from the palace
28:53Damien and several snow wolves stood quietly
28:55Observing me through the transparent ice structure
28:57Alpha
28:59Are you truly going to kill her?
29:00Damien's eyes remained cold as he watched me inside
29:03If what she said is true
29:04We can always kill her after the curse is lifted
29:07But blood feuds like ours are never forgotten
29:10If we simply let her go
29:11Our ancestors and the clansmen who died will never accept it
29:15He paused
29:16His gaze fixed on me
29:17Let her suffer a little first
29:18Inside the palace
29:20I stood tense and alert
29:21Damien watched me closely
29:23I suddenly turned and tried to run
29:25With a thunderous crash
29:26The giant bear smashed through the ice roof
29:28Shards of frozen stone rained down as it landed directly in front of me
29:32Blocking my escape
29:33Outside
29:34Damien continued watching
29:35Looking at her closely
29:37He thought
29:37She is quite lively
29:39And beautiful
29:40A pity she was born in the wrong place
29:42And came to the wrong place
29:43She was always destined to become a sacrifice for her hatred
29:46He exhaled quietly
29:47He had no desire to watch me torn apart
29:50Turning away
29:51He gave an order
29:52When it's over
29:53Bring her body back to the inner hall
29:55Have the witch actor keep her alive
29:56That will be enough
29:57Yes, Alpha
29:59Damien began to walk away
30:01He had barely taken a few steps
30:02When startled cries erupted behind him
30:05Alpha
30:06Something's happening
30:07Damien froze in place
30:09Momentarily stunned
30:10Inside the palace
30:11I drew my sword
30:12The entire blade erupted into blazing flames
30:18Shock
30:18Quickly followed by admiration
30:20Crossed his features
30:21On my face
30:22Cold sweat beaded across my skin
30:24Yet my expression remained steady and calm
30:29I stood with my flaming sword raised
30:31The fear and panic that once filled my eyes had completely vanished
30:34The roaring flame startled the giant bear
30:36It instinctively retreated
30:38Letting out a low, uneasy growl
30:40I held the burning sword in one hand while chanting a spell with the other
30:44Golden runes spilled from my lips one after a gather
30:46Spiriling around the blade
30:48The flames surged higher and higher
30:50Growing nearly as tall as the bear itself
30:55With a fierce shout
30:57I lifted the sword with both hands
30:58And leaped into the air
31:00Charging towards the giant bear
31:02Outside, watching from a distance
31:04Damien's expression deepened with surprise
31:06In his eyes now shone unmistakable admiration
31:09The blazing fire terrified the giant bear
31:11Causing it to turn and flee
31:13But I struck first
31:14With a powerful swing
31:15I brought the sword down in a blazing arc
31:17One clean strike
31:19The bear's head was severed instantly
31:21The massive body collapsed to the ground
31:23Shaking the palace like an earthquake
31:24I landed lightly
31:26I planted one foot on the fallen bear's head
31:28My body smeared with blood and fire
31:30After a moment, my strength gave way
31:33My body swayed
31:34I drove the sword into the ground to stable myself
31:37Then dropped to one knee, breathing heavily
31:40A deep claw wound tore across my right shoulder
31:43Blood steadily soaking through my clothes
31:46The watching snow wolves stared in disbelief
31:48Everyone except Damien looked completely stunned
31:51That silver moon woman killed a giant bear by herself
31:54If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes
31:56I never would have believed it
31:58Could she possess some extraordinary power?
32:02Alpha, should we take advantage of her weakness
32:04And finish her off?
32:05Damien studied me for a long moment
32:07Then he lifted his hand slightly and turned away
32:09Withdraw
32:10The others froze briefly before quickly following him
32:12As they left, the first subordinate kept glancing back toward me
32:16Muttering quietly
32:17I can't believe it
32:18The alpha who's always so cold and ruthless
32:20Actually let that woman live
32:22Inside my new room, I sat on the edge of the bed with one shoulder exposed
32:25I poured a vial of crystal clear glowing liquid onto the claw wound on my shoulder
32:30Unnoticed by me, Damien quietly stepped inside
32:33Seeing me with my robe partly loosened
32:35He leaned against the doorframe and watched in silence for a moment
32:38The liquid touched the wound
32:39The torn flesh immediately began to close
32:42Just as I reached to pull my clothes back into place
32:44Damien walked over and pressed down on the hand holding my robe
32:47I startled, my heart suddenly tightening
32:49Who's there?
32:51I turned my head
32:52Damien stood before me
32:54An untamed aura of wildness and killing intent radiating from him
32:57In an instant, a dagger slid from my sleeve
33:00I raised it and pressed the blade against Damien's throat
33:03He arched a brow, completely unafraid
33:05Instead of retreating, his hand slid along my arm before gripping my chin and lifting my face toward his
33:11His gaze lingered between my eyes and my lips
33:14Such courage
33:16Do you really think you could kill me?
33:20Suddenly my body froze
33:22I could no longer move
33:24The dagger clenched in my hand became encased in frost
33:26The thin layer of ice spread quickly before shattering in the fragments
33:30Alarm flashed across my eyes
33:32Damien lifted me effortlessly and threw me down onto the bed
33:35I pushed against his chest in panic, watching him warily
33:38What are you doing?
33:39Making you fulfill your obligation
33:42What?
33:44You're going to become my mate
33:46Damien leaned down
33:48His sharp fangs pierced the side of my neck
33:50I grabbed his chest instinctively, trying to push him away
33:53At that moment, a snow white mark appeared on my wrist
33:56Damien pulled me into a fierce kiss
34:02Loud pounding erupted at the door
34:07Alpha!
34:08The silver moon beta Vincent has forced his way into the palace alone
34:11He says he'll die before leaving, unless he sees the luna
34:14Then what do you want from me?
34:17I don't understand
34:22Damien's jaw tightened
34:23Gold light flickered beneath his skin
34:25Vincent
34:26The beta who couldn't protect you
34:28He wants to see you now?
34:29I didn't speak
34:30My heart slammed against my ribs
34:32He studied my face
34:34And then a cold smile curved his mouth
34:36Bring him in
34:37Vincent stood surrounded by snow wolves
34:39Claws extended, a snarl echoing across the frozen earth
34:42His armor was damaged
34:44Blood streaked his face
34:45But his eyes burned with desperate fury
34:47The palace doors opened
34:48I appeared beside Damien
34:50His hand rested at the small of my back
34:53The mark on my wrist glowed faintly
34:55Vincent's gaze landed on it
34:57Lydia
34:59No
35:00You shouldn't have come
35:03I came to take you home
35:05This is my home now
35:06Damien's hand tightened on my waist
35:08You heard my moon, gorgeous
35:10She belongs here now
35:12To me
35:13Vincent's power exploded
35:15Amber light burst from his chest
35:17Heavy, searing, burning
35:18The shift tore through his body
35:20His wolf lunged at Damien
35:24Damien met him mid-air
35:26Ice erupted from his palms
35:28Silver white
35:29Pure
35:30The shockwave shattered windows
35:36They tore across the courtyard
35:37Amber fire against silver ice
35:39Vincent's claws gouged through stone
35:41Damien's frost froze the air between them
35:44Every collision exploded into steam
35:47Vincent pinned Damien down
35:49His jaws opened, aiming for the throat
35:51I moved
35:52My sword cleared the sheep
35:54Gold rims spiraled along the blade
35:56As I whispered the spell my mother taught me
35:58Golden fire roared to life
36:00I slammed the plot of the blade into Vincent's chest
36:03He flew backward, crashing through three ice pillars
36:06Amber light flickered, then died
36:08I stood over him, fire blazing along my sword
36:11Go home Vincent
36:13If you come for me again, I won't miss
36:16He looked up at me, broken, bleeding
36:19Finally seeing
36:20Then he disappeared into the forest
36:23I lowered my sword
36:25The fire went out
36:26Damien caught me before I could fall
36:30I sat alone, staring at the mark on my wrist
36:33The bond pulsed beneath my skin like a second heartbeat
36:36The door opened
36:37Damien walked into view and sat in the chair across from me
36:40His posture was relaxed
36:42But his eyes tracked every breath I took
36:46Why did you let him live?
36:48You could have killed him
36:51His expression didn't change
36:53If I killed him, would you forgive me?
36:57I stared at him
36:58What does it matter to you whether I forgive you or not?
37:01He stood and walked to the window
37:03Moonlight caught the silver in his hair
37:05You killed a bear with a burning sword
37:07You walked into my hall knowing I might kill you and you never begged
37:12I wanted you to suffer
37:14But then I watched you fight
37:16And I realized
37:17You're not like them
37:19You're not like anyone
37:22What are you saying?
37:23He crossed the room in three strides and stopped inches from me
37:26His hand lifted
37:27Fingertips brushing the spot on my neck where the mark rested
37:30I'm saying I don't want to kill you, Lydia
37:33And that terrifies me more than any enemy ever has
37:36I didn't sleep
37:38Around midnight, a soft scratching came at the window
37:41I rose carefully
37:42A wolf-toothed talisman hung from a silver chain, swaying in the wind
37:46The charm was old
37:47Vincent had made it for me when we were children
37:50A folded note was tucked beneath it
37:53I'll find a way
37:54Wait for me
37:55V
37:55For a moment, I let myself remember
37:58The boy who carried me through the poison flower fields
38:01The boy who wiped away my tears
38:03Then I looked at the mark on my wrist
38:05Damien's mark
38:06I left the talisman on the windowsill
38:09Let the wind take it
38:12I found Damien in the great hall, studying maps
38:16A faction of Snove want war
38:18They've been gathering strength, waiting for the curse to break
38:22I studied the map
38:25What do you want?
38:26I want my people to survive
38:29I want to bury the hatred
38:30I want you to stay
38:33Not as a prisoner
38:35As my moon goddess
38:38My equal
38:39The warriors around us exchanged glances
38:41I looked at the mark on my wrist
38:43I'll stay
38:44But not because you command it
38:46The corner of his mouth curved
38:48I wouldn't expect anything less
38:51Three days passed
38:54The silver moon beta has returned
38:57He says he won't leave without seeing you
38:59I went to the border
39:02Vincent stood alone, thinner than before, shadows beneath his eyes
39:07You're still here
39:09I told you I would be
39:10He stepped forward
39:12The snow wolf's flanking was shifted
39:14The growls rumbling
39:15He stopped
39:16Hands open
39:17Empty
39:18Unarmed
39:18Lydia
39:19I know you think I chose Jade
39:21That I never loved you
39:23But that's not the truth
39:24I didn't speak
39:26When we were children
39:27You were everything to me
39:30I would have died for you
39:31I almost did
39:33Then Jade came
39:35I was weak
39:36I let her manipulate me
39:38But for the past three days
39:39I've thought of nothing but you
39:41The woman who faced a snow wolf alpha alone
39:44The woman who killed a bear with a sword
39:46The woman who walked into death to save her pack
39:48That wasn't cruelty
39:50That was courage
39:52And I was too blind to see it
39:54What do you want, Vincent?
39:57I want you to come home
40:00I want to marry you, Lydia
40:04Not Jade
40:06Never Jade
40:09I looked at his hands
40:12I can't
40:14Vincent's face went pale
40:15What?
40:16I made a choice
40:18I'm choosing to stay
40:20With him?
40:22With the man who was going to kill you?
40:24He didn't kill me
40:26He gave me a choice
40:28No one in our pack
40:30Ever gave me one
40:32Lydia, he's using you
40:34You think I don't know that?
40:36I spent my whole life chasing someone who never saw me
40:40I begged my father to let me marry a man who loved my sister
40:44I humiliated myself over and over
40:47For someone who looked at me with nothing but hate
40:49And now, for the first time, someone sees me
40:52Not a princess
40:54Not a pawn
40:55Someone who killed a bear and walked away
40:59I'm not giving this up
41:01Not for you
41:02Not for anyone
41:04He lowered his head
41:06Then let me protect you
41:09Even if you won't come home
41:10You can't protect me, Vincent
41:13He looked up
41:14And I watched the truth finally settle into his bones
41:17I walked back alone
41:20Damien waited at the edge of the trees
41:22He fell in to step beside me
41:24After a long silence
41:26I would let you go
41:27If you chose him
41:30I would hate it
41:31But I wouldn't stop you
41:33Why?
41:35He stopped and turned to face me
41:37Because watching you leave would be easier
41:40Than watching you stay out of obligation
41:43He held out his hand
41:44I took it
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