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00:04I have three handsome and dashing husbands
00:11Everyone in the kingdom knew I was the female, spoiled badly by her mates
00:16The finest food, the softest pelts, yet I snapped at them over nothing
00:21I did as I pleased, for I was loved
00:26And I knew it
00:27Then a stranger she-wolf came to the kingdom
00:30Where I was sharp and difficult, she was warm and bright
00:34And every male noticed
00:37Within days, unmated males lingered outside her door, falling over themselves to do her favors
00:44Yet she leaned on no one
00:45She raised her pup alone and built a life from nothing
00:52Gradually, my first mate Kale found me unbearable
00:57When he left, the other two stood at my side and raged on my behalf
01:00This is your choice, Kale
01:02Don't you dare come crawling back to Sierra later
01:04Not long after, my second mate Red left too
01:07I looked at Zane and felt my throat tighten
01:10Zane, do you think I have a bad temper too?
01:13He ruffled my hair
01:14Stop overthinking it
01:15They're the ones who don't know what they have
01:16Then one evening, I watched him shift into tiger form and trail close behind Lyra
01:21Head low, eyes soft, silently begging her to touch him
01:25I turned and ran, stumbling all the way to my father's hall
01:28Dad, cancel this election!
01:30I'll marry into the MerClan
01:32Have you lost your mind?
01:34That's the MerClan!
01:35Every other female prays not to be chosen, and you're volunteering to go?
01:39My eyes stung as I twisted the hem of my dress tightly
01:43The MerClan had no females of their own
01:46Each year, they relied on marriages with land clans to continue their bloodline
01:50Unlike land males, MerMales were powerful, but fiercely possessive
01:54They never shared their mates with anyone
01:56Yet, no female wanted to live on those damp, cold islands
01:59Did they do something to you again?
02:02Don't! Dad, please, don't!
02:05Please stop fighting for me!
02:07When Kale and Red left, I'd run to him in tears
02:10That Omega Lyra had been moved farther and farther away
02:13But they still never came back
02:15The coldness in their eyes when they left still made me tremble
02:18Sierra, stop bullying others
02:19Lyra did nothing wrong, yet you nearly got her driven out
02:21Without your father's crown, what exactly do you have?
02:24I can't believe I ever loved someone like you
02:25That night, I clung to Zane, the only one who stayed, and cried until I passed out
02:30But now, even he was gone
02:32In the silence, Dad let out a long sigh
02:35You are my only daughter, Sierra
02:37I hate to let you go so far away
02:39But I can't bear to see you wronged either
02:41The selection is in three days
02:43Think it over and come back to me, okay?
02:46I stepped out of the King's Hall
02:49Zane was waiting outside
02:51He leaned against the doorpost
02:53Held a small, yellow flower
02:55Staring at it quietly
02:59I knew that flower
03:02He'd begged it from Lyra earlier, tail wagging
03:08When he saw me, he hid the flower
03:13His eyes curved into a smile
03:17I wiped my eyes and walked straight past him
03:21Sierra, where are you going?
03:23I didn't answer
03:24I didn't look back
03:26After a few steps, the footsteps behind me stopped
03:30I spun around sharply
03:32Zane stood far away
03:34He frowned, carefully protecting the small, yellow flower from the wind
03:38My heart skipped a beat
03:40I shouted at him angrily
03:42Zane, why aren't you coming?
03:44Clanmates nearby turned to stare
03:49He only lifted his eyes slightly
03:51The sunset stretched his shadow long
03:54Panic rose in my chest
03:56I stamped my foot, gritted my teeth
03:59And started toward him
04:00But then he spoke
04:04Sierra
04:05After today
04:06I won't be walking you home anymore
04:10He turned
04:12And walked towards Lyra's house
04:14Winter was coming
04:15And I was standing outside in a thin layer of clothing
04:18Pale as I watched Zane step out
04:22The chamber was empty
04:23The fire Zane lit that morning still crackled
04:26I tried to add wood
04:27But a spark burned my hand
04:28A sting that made me almost pout
04:30Until reality hit
04:32No one was here to care for me anymore
04:34My nails dug into my palms
04:36I jumped up and ran outside
04:37Every step echoed my panic
04:39Finally, I knocked on that door
04:40Messy and breathless
04:42But it wasn't Zane who answered
04:43Kale froze when he saw me
04:45His eyes scanned my wounds
04:47And an unfamiliar emotion flickered across his face
04:49What are you doing here?
04:51He was my first bonded mate
04:53When he was still beside me
04:54He'd scold me for running recklessly
04:56For getting hurt
04:57Then follow me
04:58Clean up every mess I left behind
04:59He never held back his sharp words
05:01But after each cold look
05:03His thumb brushed away my tears
05:05His clumsy kisses igniting warmth
05:07I pretended not to feel
05:08I didn't meet his gaze
05:10Instead, I stared anxiously inside
05:12Kale's hand on the door tightened
05:13He let out a cold laugh
05:15A shiver in the air
05:16Zane looks like you didn't clean up well enough
05:18She followed the trail straight here
05:20What if Lyra finds out?
05:22Winter was coming
05:23And I stood outside
05:24Pale and trembling
05:26The wind cut into my skin
05:27Like shards of ice
05:28As I watched Zane step out
05:30His clothes were messy
05:31Hair disheveled
05:32A fresh bite mark stark against his neck
05:35He glanced impatiently at Kale
05:36Then at me
05:37Irritation flared in his eyes
05:39Sending chills down my spine
05:41I stepped back involuntarily
05:44Suddenly, a warm blanket enveloped me
05:46I looked up
05:46Kale's jaw was tight
05:48Tense
05:48Zane stepped in front of me
05:50His familiar, gentle look returning
06:09Oblivious to Kale's darkening expression beside me
06:12Zane listened
06:13Zane listened
06:13But his gaze drifted to my scraped, bleeding knees
06:16You promised you'd stay with me forever
06:19Zane, you can't break your word
06:21I
06:22But I grabbed only air
06:24Zane pulled his hand away
06:26It's cold outside
06:27Let's go in first
06:28Alright?
06:29The room was warm
06:30I sank into a fur-padded wooden chair
06:32Everything neat and inviting
06:34The walls were smooth
06:35And firewood stacked in the corner
06:37I thought of my cold, neglected room
06:39The roof leak remained
06:40Firewood only chopped when it ran out
06:42On chilly days, I dared not complain
06:45Afraid I'd be a burden
06:46I snuck into his arms
06:47Trembling
06:48Scared he'd leave too
06:49Muffled voices drifted from the next room
06:52Going soft on her?
06:54I'm warning you
06:55If you regret this
06:56Don't think about coming back
06:57No
06:58I just don't want her running to the king
07:00Crying again and causing trouble for Lyra
07:02She's easy to handle
07:03My mind went blank
07:05Kale laughed softly
07:07Footsteps receded
07:08Then someone knelt before me
07:10Zane dabbed my bleeding knees with a cloth
07:12Sierra, I'm Lyra's mate now
07:15You're the king's daughter
07:16Every good male in this kingdom would line up for you
07:18Paused
07:19Smiled faintly
07:20Didn't you always say you'd throw us out and find someone better?
07:23Those were just angry words, weren't they?
07:25Why had he never cared before?
07:27But taking them seriously now
07:29I looked at him through blurred eyes
07:31Shaking my head repeatedly
07:33I didn't mean it
07:34Zane noticed the tears in my eyes
07:36His expression hardened but, carefully, he reached out, wiped them away, and patted my head once
07:41Then he stood in silence, moving to get water and medicine
07:45A crash
07:46Something heavy hit me hard
07:47I turned to find Lyra's pup behind me
07:50Bad person, you hurt my mama
07:54Get out!
07:56I threw my arm up instinctively, but splashing water flew back
07:59Boiling drops hit his bare calves and hands
08:02The cub froze, then screamed
08:04The front door swung open
08:05A gust of cold air hit me
08:07Then a firm grip seized my neck
08:08Bullying Lyra isn't enough
08:10You even come here to bully a cub?
08:12Sierra
08:12You never run out of tricks, do you?
08:15Red's departure was the harshest of all
08:17Because of my desperate pleas to King Aldrich, Lyra almost faced expulsion
08:21And yet, Red stepped forward silently
08:24Volunteering for the deadliest border patrol in the kingdom
08:27Where no one had ever survived
08:28He risked his life for Lyra and her pup's right to stay
08:31The last look he gave me?
08:33Ice cold
08:36I was stupid
08:40The greatest regret of my life is ever putting you above everything else
08:45I couldn't understand it
08:47Betrayed first
08:48Yet they spoke with such honor
08:50But my grip weakened with every second
08:52Tears blurred my vision
08:54When I finally looked at him
08:56There was nothing left in my eyes but gray
08:58Red's pupils contracted
09:01Panic flared
09:02He saw I was choking and let go quickly
09:04I fell hard, bent over
09:06Barely able to breathe
09:10Zane rushed toward me
09:11But just as he tried to pull me close
09:13Lyra pushed the door open
09:14He instinctively pushed me farther away
09:17I rolled back
09:18My body numb with pain
09:19The world spinning around me
09:22Kale stepped forward instinctively
09:24Then froze
09:26Red's eyebrow rose at Zane
09:28Didn't you say you'd protect Sierra forever?
09:31Why are you here too?
09:32Cruel smile spread across his face
09:35Ah, so you can't stand her either
09:39Funny how all three of us always end up wanting the same female
09:43His gaze dropped to me
09:44A short, contemptuous laugh escaping him
09:47Zane's eyes darkened
09:48He met my begging gaze
09:50Hesitated and looked away
09:51I forgot how to breathe
09:52Frozen in place
09:54Your arm
09:55All eyes shifted to my forearm
09:56Expecting tears, they saw silence instead
09:59I stood up on my own
10:01I looked at Lyra
10:03Her eyes curved like water
10:05Even in midwinter
10:06She could coax precious vegetables from poor soil
10:09Perhaps in this kingdom
10:10No one disliked her except me
10:12Maybe I was too abnormal
10:14Lyra patted her sobbing cub
10:16Boy, you did something wrong
10:17Apologize to Sierra, okay?
10:20The pup buried his face in her neck
10:21He's still small, he got scared
10:23Let me apologize on his behalf
10:25I have good burn ointment there
10:26I'll get it right away
10:27No
10:27Silence fell, all eyes on me
10:29I want him to apologize
10:31Lyra's smile faded
10:32Her brow creasing with worry
10:34He's just a pup
10:36Asking him right now might be
10:38Apologize
10:39Sierra!
10:40Red stepped sharply in front of Lyra and the pup
10:42His face darkening
10:43Why are you picking on a child?
10:45Lyra already apologized
10:47Do you want to make him cry to be satisfied?
10:49Kale said nothing
10:50His furrowed brows volumes
10:51Even Zane shook his head gently
10:53The three beasts who once belonged to me
10:55Now stood against me
10:57Lyra touched Red's sleeve
10:58And whispered something to the pup
11:00He finally turned
11:01Muttering
11:03Sorry
11:05Mumbled
11:05Reluctant
11:06Wronged
11:07Yet the scowls remained
11:08Lyra looked at me
11:09Apology written across her face
11:11Sierra
11:11The burn can't wait
11:13I'll help you treat it first
11:14I'll help you treat it first
11:15She turned to fetch the medicine
11:17I felt icy all over
11:19Unable to stand
11:20No need
11:20The words fell in a rush
11:22Before hearing a response
11:23I slammed the door shut
11:24Stumbling into the biting wind
11:31Made up your mind?
11:32I nodded quietly
11:33Saying nothing
11:34After that night
11:35I locked myself in my chambers
11:36For two full days
11:38It's a long way to the southern shore
11:40We leave tonight
11:42Pack whatever you want to bring
11:43I shook my head with a bitter smile
11:45I don't want to take anything
11:46The night before the selection
11:48Every unmated female in the kingdom
11:50Tossed and turned
11:51Consumed with fear
11:52Terrified of being the bride
11:54Chosen for the Mare Clan
11:55Word spread quickly
11:56That I had seen the king
11:57Soon
11:58Someone knocked
11:59Shattering the brief silence
12:00What did you say to the chiefess?
12:03Zane and Kale followed closely
12:04Behind Red into the room
12:05Their gazes fixed on the clothes
12:07And items scattered all over the floor
12:09Their pupils constricted
12:10Steps coming to a complete halt
12:14What will you do?
12:16Kill me?
12:17The room fell into a deathly silence
12:20Zane stepped forward
12:21And cautiously
12:22Sierra, stop being stubborn
12:23Just tell us
12:25What did you say to the king?
12:27Asking myself
12:28Would they believe me if I explained?
12:30Would they want me to stay?
12:31After thinking for a long time
12:33Only two words remained in my heart
12:35No
12:36Yes, I want to drive Lyra away
12:39I the three of them froze in place instantly
12:41I hate that she took you from me
12:44So I went to beg my dad
12:45I told him
12:47As long as Lyra stays in this kingdom
12:50I'll make trouble every day
12:52Making everyone unable to live in peace
12:55Sierra!
12:56How dare you?
12:58I dare!
12:59My father has always doted on me the most
13:01Hasn't he?
13:02Since I was little
13:03As long as I cried and begged
13:06He'd agree to anything
13:08The king won't act on your word alone
13:14You'll find out tomorrow morning
13:16All three left with dark faces
13:18Father was already waiting by the carriage
13:21His eyes were bloodshot
13:22He draped a thick fur coat over my shoulders
13:25Medicine inside
13:26And food and everything else you'll need
13:30The coast is humid
13:32Take care of yourself
13:34I climbed onto the carriage
13:35And glanced back at the kingdom
13:36One last time in the morning light
13:38When I turned around again
13:40There was nothing but determination in my eyes
13:43I will
13:44They hadn't walked far before Red's guilt flooded in
13:49Did I go too far just now?
13:51The question came out of nowhere
13:53Don't look at me like that
13:56I thought her behavior was weird just now
13:58He recalled her room
13:59Cold and gloomy like an underground cellar
14:02The messy floor everywhere
14:04And her lifeless expression
14:06Did we take this too far?
14:09He voiced what everyone thought
14:10But dared not say
14:12Red exploded with rage
14:13And started venting his anger on the tree
14:16This is all your fault
14:18You said we had to make Sierra chair us
14:20And grow independent
14:21So we acted this play
14:23And you made me be the villain
14:25He stared at his own hands
14:27Unable to bear thinking about what he had done
14:29What if
14:31She hates me forever?
14:32The question struck all three of them deep inside
14:35The selection is tomorrow
14:37Every young woman must attend
14:39What if Sierra gets chosen?
14:41I have to go find her now
14:44Zane grabbed Red's arm
14:46The king will never allow his own daughter to be chosen
14:50What if you do?
14:52I don't care anymore!
14:54We're the dying of where you found Tamari
14:56This has to end tomorrow
14:57I quit if it goes on like this
14:59The tense atmosphere eased slightly
15:03Red, you've been gone for a while
15:04It's your turn to help Lyra test her new medicine tonight
15:07On the surface, they made me Lyra's partner
15:10But in reality
15:11They just wanted her to act in this play
15:14Lyra's condition was simple
15:16They took turns testing her medicine
15:18Her understanding of treatment
15:20Was beyond that of the royal physicians
15:22He had even been researching fever reducing medicine
15:25On this continent
15:26A fever could easily take the life of a cub
15:28It was a more terrifying shadow than any beast
15:31To get stable test subjects
15:33Lyra agreed to this deal
15:35However, just as the three of them
15:37Thought their plan was foolproof
15:38Layla spoke up
15:40You want her to become stronger
15:42And cherish what she has
15:43I understand that
15:44But from her perspective
15:46It might make her feel like
15:48All the people she trusts most
15:50Have pushed her off the same cliff together
15:52I don't mind playing my part
15:55But are you sure you've thought this through?
15:57At that time
15:58None of them really listened
15:59The result was obvious
16:00The morning of the selection had barely touched the sky
16:03Red spotted a figure crouched by the door from afar
16:06As he approached
16:07He saw Zane
16:08Sitting on the stone steps
16:09Hugging his knees
16:10The dew dampened his hair
16:12He looked up at the sound of footsteps
16:13Eyes bloodshot
16:16You waited out here all night?
16:17Zane said nothing
16:18Only nodded toward the side
16:20Where a neat pile of firewood lay
16:21Kale caught up
16:22Frowning
16:24You snuck out in the middle of the night to chop wood?
16:26Zane's voice was rough
16:27Quiet
16:28I couldn't sleep
16:30Red stared
16:31Conflicted and annoyed
16:32So you're the only hero here
16:34Sneaking around to do favors?
16:36I didn't go in
16:38I just
16:40Chopped some wood
16:41Regret burned in his chest
16:43If only he'd chopped enough wood before yesterday
16:45Kale held Red back
16:46Enough
16:48Right now the only thing that matters
16:49Is finding Sierra and telling her the truth
16:51The three of them stood at the door
16:53Frozen in place
16:57Fine
16:57I'll do it
17:02Sierra?
17:03Are you awake?
17:04Silence
17:04Twice more
17:05A bad feeling crept over them
17:07They exchanged a glance and threw the door open
17:10The room was a mess
17:11Just as last night
17:13A rabbit fur vest lay alone
17:15Dusty
17:16Discarded like trash
17:17The stove was cold
17:18The water jar full
17:19Nothing missing
17:20Yet everything gone
17:21Zane's gaze fell on worm-eaten red berries
17:24Tiny bite marks
17:25His heart dropped
17:27He stepped forward
17:28Knocking over the basket
17:29A rotten, sickening smell filled the air
17:32Every berry bore two bites
17:34Like she hated it
17:35Yet had no choice
17:36Kale grabbed Zane's shoulder
17:38I've been wanting to ask
17:39Since before we came in
17:40The hearth was cold
17:42The food tray hadn't been touched
17:44And you just
17:44You just left
17:45You left her here alone
17:46In the cold
17:47Eating this
17:48Zane's lips quivered
17:50Words failing
17:51He'd assumed she'd go
17:52To find her father
17:53Without food or fire
17:54Never imagining she'd stay here
17:56Eating these berries
17:57If I'd known
17:58I would've stayed
17:59I should've been the last one
18:02Zane sank to the ground
18:03Pale
18:04Watching Kale tear the room apart
18:05Tear the room apart
18:07Like a madman
18:10A drop of water
18:12Fell through the roof
18:12Hole
18:13Landing before Kale
18:14Red
18:14Usually fiercest
18:16Was silent
18:16Despair flashing in his eyes
18:18At the berries
18:18Then
18:19Outside
18:19A horn blared
18:20The square was already crowded
18:22Unmated females
18:24Stood gathered together
18:25Tense and quiet
18:26Their families and friends
18:27Pressed close
18:28On all sides
18:29The three of them
18:29Pushed through the crowd
18:30Searching for one
18:31Familiar face
18:32Once
18:33Twice
18:33She was nowhere
18:35Cold sweat broke
18:36Across Zane's forehead
18:37He grabbed the arm
18:38Of a female he knew
18:39She shook her head
18:40The words hit him
18:44Like a slap
18:44He let go of her arm
18:46Without a word
18:46Another female nearby
18:47Tugged at her sleeve
18:48And whispered
18:49Did you forget
18:50Sierra doesn't have
18:51Mates anymore
18:53Those three mates
18:54Already
18:55She gestured with her eyes
18:56The other female
18:57Understood it once
18:58And smiled awkwardly
18:59At Zane
19:00Kale rushed to my dad
19:01King Aldrich
19:02His voice urgent
19:03Your majesty
19:05Where is Sierra
19:06Have you seen
19:07My dad turned at the words
19:08His gaze sweeping
19:09Over the three of them
19:10His expression
19:11Was perfectly flat
19:13Sierra is not here
19:15All three of them
19:16Paled
19:17Red's voice
19:18Came out broken
19:20Then where
19:20Where did she go
19:22My dad didn't answer him
19:23He turned to face
19:24The gathered crowd
19:25People of this kingdom
19:28I have called you here
19:30To make an announcement
19:31A murmur
19:32Erupted from the crowd
19:33There is a woman
19:34Who has volunteered
19:36And settled for saying
19:41What
19:41Who would be so foolish
19:43Is she out of her mind
19:45That's the mer clan
19:46The voices broke over each other
19:49Getting louder
19:49The answer was already
19:51Forming in the air
19:52Before anyone said it
19:53But all three of them
19:54Stood there
19:54As if they still
19:55Couldn't make themselves
19:56Believe it
19:57Impossible
19:57Who
19:58Who is it
19:59Dad's gaze moved
20:00To the three of them
20:01Hollow eyed
20:02Falling apart
20:02Where they stood
20:03It was not anger
20:05It was disappointment
20:06My daughter
20:07Sierra
20:08Kale reacted first
20:10Sprinting out of the square
20:11Red and Zane
20:12Followed close behind
20:13They burst through
20:14The kingdom gates
20:15Racing down the path
20:16To the outside
20:17The cold wind
20:18Slapped their faces
20:19Zane shifted
20:20His strap
20:21Tiger form
20:22Blurring into full speed
20:23But faltered
20:24After a few steps
20:25Legs weak
20:26He leaned on his knees
20:27Gasping for air
20:29Tears hit the dirt
20:30Kale stopped beside him
20:32Staring at the winding path
20:33Vanishing into the mountains
20:35It's too late
20:35She left last night
20:37We can't catch her
20:42Why?
20:44We only wanted her to
20:45We just wanted her to
20:47They had only wanted
20:48The spoiled
20:48Headstrong girl
20:50To feel loss
20:50To learn not to
20:52Take everything for granted
20:53To make her understand
20:54They mattered
20:55That losing them
20:56Would hurt
20:57To make her
20:58Love them more
21:00But they forgot
21:01They were the ones
21:03Who had spoiled her
21:04They had given
21:05Indulgence
21:06Preference
21:06Making her think
21:07The world revolved
21:08Around her
21:09Then suddenly
21:11They took it all away
21:12Telling her
21:13You're wrong
21:14You're too bad
21:15We don't want you
21:16Like this
21:22Alone on the road
21:23To the arctic circle
21:24My only companions
21:26Were a child
21:27In a fading memory
21:28Want some water?
21:30The little mermaid
21:31Blew a bubble
21:32Drag himself over
21:33To hug my leg
21:34Listless
21:34Mama
21:35Don't want to leave you
21:37Tail hurts
21:38Three years since
21:40I left the kingdom
21:40I'd become a mother
21:42For the first time
21:42All my sharp edges
21:44Had long been smoothed
21:45Softening
21:46Suddenly strong arms
21:47Wrapped around me
21:47From behind
21:48A faint sea salt
21:49Scent lingered
21:50Caspin leaned close
21:51A little wronged
21:52Not that I've forgotten
21:52You have three males
21:54Waiting for you up north
21:55I never hid my past
21:56The sea clan's possessiveness
21:57Was truly well deserved
21:58But I never thought
21:59He'd insist on bringing
22:00The cub
22:01Wanting to go back
22:02North with me
22:03If you two hadn't followed
22:04I wouldn't have to
22:05Take care of you both
22:06I would have been
22:07At the kingdom days ago
22:09My fault entirely
22:10The thought of being
22:11Trapped on that island
22:12Even with him
22:13Made my chest tight
22:14But Sierra
22:15If you'd asked me
22:16To wait on the island
22:17I'd go crazy
22:18My face blushed instantly
22:22Beside us
22:22Cove had grabbed
22:24A fistful of
22:25Caspin's deep blue
22:26Wavy hair
22:26And was tugging at it
22:28With cheerful curiosity
22:30The carriage rocked
22:32We were almost
22:34At the northern kingdom
22:35Caspian and Cove
22:36Couldn't be far
22:37From water for long
22:38I found a clear stream
22:40Not far from the kingdom
22:42After settling the anxious
22:43My husband and son
22:45I went to the gate alone
22:46The young guard at the gate
22:48Didn't recognize me
22:49He looked over the
22:50Murr clan clothes
22:51In confusion
22:51As if he wanted
22:52To question me
22:53Then an older guard
22:54Leant out from behind him
22:55Took one look at my face
22:56And went wide eyed
22:57Sierra?
22:59You're back?
23:00His shout turned
23:01Several nearby heads
23:02It really is her
23:03She's back?
23:05Didn't she go to the
23:06Murr clan?
23:06She looks
23:07Different
23:08Somehow
23:09I greeted them
23:11And walked toward
23:11Dad's hall
23:12Dad had already
23:13Heard the news
23:14He walked out
23:15And bumped into me
23:16Head on
23:16His eyes went red
23:18Almost immediately
23:19Sierra?
23:20Is that my Sierra?
23:22Holding back tears
23:23I rushed forward
23:24And hugged his hunched
23:25Body tightly
23:26Dad's on
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