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