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00:03Ten years. Ten years I stayed, and he came home once a year and never once touched me.
00:10He said it was because he loved me too much. He didn't dare risk leaving me pregnant with
00:15no one to take care of me. Every time he left, he scolded himself, saying he was not worthy
00:21of me yet. He swore by the moon goddess he'd take me to Silver Spire once he rose high
00:26enough. I thought it was devotion. The 11th winter, I found out what it actually was.
00:31A heavy snow blocked all roads out of the territory. Sebastian sent word he would be delayed.
00:37I was about to tell his mother when I overheard her talking with my sister-in-law.
00:41Mother, you've faked illness for over ten years. How much longer will you keep this up?
00:50What else can I do?
00:53Sebastian only has eyes for his pack sister. They made it in secret behind the pack's back,
00:59and their pups are all grown now. We let Freya break free and run off to Silver Spike. How will
01:05Sebastian ever hold on to his regional alpha position? We'll keep this hidden. Sebastian
01:10said once his position is unshakable, he'll make it up to Freya for sure. Tears stung my eyes at once.
01:15Turns out Sebastian wasn't powerless at all. On the contrary, he'd already become the regional alpha
01:20of the northern reach, and it wasn't that he refused to touch me. He simply had another mate
01:25all along. My heart shattered completely.
01:30That night, I went to the wolf warrior's den and found the low-ranked warrior who'd loved me for
01:36years. He was a tall, scarred warrior who always stayed in the shadows. Each winter, he left firewood
01:42at my door in secret, never asking for a look back. He'd beaten the merchants who tried to cheat me
01:47at
01:47the market and thought I'd never known. I looked up into his fierce, startled eyes.
01:55Do you still want to marry me now? He did not ask why, just nodded. He stared at me.
02:01Freya, I swear I'll treat you right. Just give me one month. I march to war tonight. This time I'll
02:07win
02:07great glory, then marry you with honor. I pressed his hand down softly. I've never wanted glory,
02:14only peace. Stay safe, and come back to me. After watching him ride off to war, I headed home.
02:23The quiet house was glowing with light. I thought my mother-in-law Jane was waiting up for me.
02:28I called out as I neared the courtyard gate. Mother, it's late. You should rest.
02:34Before my words faded, the door swung open. A voice I knew cut through the wind and snow.
02:40Freya, I'm home. A year later, Sebastian was even colder and more composed. Probably because he had
02:49become a regional alpha. His tone carried quiet authority. He opened his arms, expecting me to
02:55run into them like before, pouring out how much I'd missed him. But I didn't.
03:06Sebastian, haven't you eaten? I'll fix you something. Sebastian frowned, awkwardly dropping
03:11his arms. What's wrong? Don't you miss me after a whole year? Or are you mad at me? Before I
03:17knew
03:17the truth, I'd really missed him. But now I'd stopped hoping for anything at all. I changed the
03:22subject. Go talk to mother. I'll call you when dinner's ready. I turned toward the kitchen,
03:28done talking to him. But Sebastian chased after me. He pulled me into his arms.
03:33Freya, what's really wrong? Have you heard some gossip?
03:38I pushed him away gently, with a calm, quiet smile.
03:42This land is remote. We barely see outsiders all year. What could I possibly hear? Don't
03:48overthink it. Sebastian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Then he pulled me firmly back into his
03:54embrace again. Freya, I'm back to take all of you to Silver Spike. But there's something I need
03:58to tell you first. My chest tightened at once. After more than 10 years, he was ready to introduce
04:04her. Now. Sebastian led me into the room. To my surprise, Jane was inside. So was a finely dressed
04:11woman and two pups who looked just like him. Jane hung her head, too guilty to meet my eyes. On
04:18the
04:18contrary, the woman stepped forward. You must be Freya. I'm Serafina, Sebastian's pack sister,
04:25and his true mate. When I said nothing, she pushed the pups toward me. These are our son and daughter.
04:31Come now, greet Lady Freya. Seeing my cold stare, Sebastian cut her off at once. He pulled me aside,
04:37full of guilt. Freya, let me explain. Raiders ambushed me during my rank trials. I would have died if
04:42Serafina hadn't saved me. At first, I only saw her as my pack sister. But she's an orphan, too. I
04:49just
04:49wanted to give her a home to repay my debt. If you're hurt, hit me, yell at me. Just... Once
04:55we
04:55reach Silver Spike, can the two of you learn to get along? Sebastian raised my hand to his own face.
05:01I pulled it back, smiling calmly. No anger, no resentment. Going to Silver Spire is a good thing.
05:09I'm not hurt. Mother's been unwell. All these years. Maybe the change will do her good.
05:18Sebastian's face lit up. Really? Freya, you don't blame me anymore? I met his gaze and nodded.
05:27My compliance made him let out. Then pack your things quick, Freya. We leave the day after tomorrow.
05:35He pressed eagerly. Mom's medicine isn't packed yet. I gotta help her. You can all leave first,
05:44that day. All right? Freya, what do you mean? You're not coming with us? My voice steady and calm.
05:55You'll probably never come back after this. I still have the fields and the house to settle.
06:02Leave them empty. We'll still owe the pack taxes. It's not worth it. When I first mated into his family,
06:11they had nothing. They never stopped me from giving. But this time, it's my turn.
06:19Take everyone to Silver Spire first. Once I wrap things up here, I'll join you in the spring.
06:28Sebastian's expression softened a little. He knew how much this home and land meant to me.
06:34We lived in a run-down rented shack, cold and drafty. I worked my fingers raw through every trial,
06:41every stage of his training. I scraped and saved relentlessly to buy this house and two plots of
06:50farmland. Only then did the family stop struggling to get by. And only then did Sebastian have a proper
06:56place to train. Probably thinking of the past, a flicker of heartache crossed Sebastian's face.
07:04Freya, I'm a regional alpha now. I've got plenty of gold. You don't need to bother with all this.
07:11Seraphina saw it clearly. She tugged his sleeve. Don't go soft. The pack council's watching you.
07:17If you leave her here, and she slips up when they investigate, can you still hold on to your
07:23position? Sebastian hadn't had a change of heart. Not like I'd foolishly thought. You are right. I
07:29wasn't stupid. I caught Seraphina's meaning right away. Someone had found out he'd once had a first
07:35mate. If that got confirmed, the pack council would impeach him without mercy. The alpha king
07:42ruled with loyalty and honor. He hated anyone who dared abandon their fated mate. So if Sebastian
07:49wanted to hold on to his position, the only thing that mattered was keeping me happy. And keeping me
07:55quiet. I'd been mated to Sebastian for 13 years. It wasn't an exaggeration to say I'd given him
08:02everything. My all. I cared for Jane. Scraped together savings to marry his brother off. Gave them all a good
08:12life. I thought my devotion would win me his lifelong, unshakable loyalty. But I was wrong. They were just
08:20using me. Then I forced a calm smile and said, So that's what's troubling you? My alpha.
08:29I can write a sworn statement. No matter who asks, I'll say I'm your family's foster daughter,
08:36your sister. Will that work? Sebastian, Jane, and Seraphina all stared at me. Stunned, silent.
08:43After a long pause. Fria. You'd really humble yourself like this for me? Sebastian lived for rank
08:53trials. He was useless at anything else. Jane was too old to help. And his brother, a lazy leech,
09:04through and through. The whole family relied on me and me alone. But I never complained. Not.
09:13Once. Just thinking about it. Crushed my heart. But I was no longer who I used to be.
09:20I smiled and nodded. I'd do anything for you. Sebastian strolled over me to Seraphina.
09:27But. To be safe. There's one thing you must destroy. Right now.
09:35Sebastian tensed, his voice tight with caution. What is it? I answered steadily. The mating bond.
09:43Our mating happened out in a remote territory with barely any formalities. We only invited a few kin,
09:50shared a cup of wine, and that was all. We never even registered the bond with the pack. Break the
09:55mating bond, and I'd no longer be Sebastian's mate. I'd just wait for that warrior to return. And then,
10:00I could marry again. I'd thought this was exactly what he wanted, yet for some reason, he hesitated.
10:06Freya, you once said our mating bond was your most precious thing. You've sacrificed so much all
10:12these years. If you destroy the only thing you've ever cherished, how brokenhearted will you be?
10:17Why don't we keep the bond for now? He'd seen all my efforts. He remembered every single thing I'd
10:21done. But even so, he left me here for ten long years. Lived happily with another, without a single
10:27shred of guilt. If he'd thrown my sincerity away like trash, why should I cling to that worthless bond?
10:34You know I value that mating bond more than anything. But for your future, I have to let
10:41it go, even if it hurts. Once you're settled in Silver Spike, you'll mate me again, won't you?
10:48Jane quickly nodded, chiming in to push him along. Freya's right, Sebastian. Your position can't have
10:55any flaws or loose ends. Destroy it. Freya's going out of her way for you. You'll make it up to
11:02her
11:02later, I'm sure. Sebastian still looked worried, but he knew we were right. Freya, I'm sorry I hid
11:09this from you. But you have to believe me. I'll treat you right. From now on, wait for me. I'll
11:17register our bond officially. I promise. I, Sebastian, reject Freya as my mate. His voice echoed through
11:25the room. The second the words left his mouth, searing agony exploded in my chest. This was
11:30the wolf's truth. My inner wolf whimpered, torn apart from the inside out. Every memory, every vow,
11:37every gentle touch turned into sharp thorns, piercing straight through my heart. I bit my lip hard,
11:43holding back every scream. I, Freya, accept your rejection. The searing pain burned away our foolish
11:50mating marks. I breathed through the agony, finally tasting the freedom waiting ahead. Once Sebastian
11:56left with Serafina and their pups, Jane stopped me. She dropped her act at last and melt before me.
12:02Freya, it's all my fault. I've lied to you for years. You must hate me so deeply.
12:10Her hair was already streaked with white. Watching her weep bitterly, I couldn't bring myself to be cruel.
12:16I helped her stand, my voice calm. Mother, I know you only loved your son too much. I don't blame
12:23you.
12:24Your serious illness was fake, yes, but your small alimps are real. When you reach Silver Spike,
12:30please listen closely to the healers. At that, she cried even harder.
12:34Freya, how can you be so kind? Who will care for me like you did?
12:39Don't worry. No matter how Sebastian treats you from now on, I'll see you as my own daughter.
12:45I'll never let anyone hurt you.
12:49It doesn't matter. Whoever Sebastian bonds with next will be your daughter.
12:55You owe me nothing at all.
12:56I understood her helplessness, so I'd never held a grudge. But I'd never trust her words again.
13:02She was a mother, after all. As soon as I stepped out of Jane's room,
13:05Serafina stopped me in the yard. Freya, don't take what Sebastian said to heart, she said.
13:11I never actually saved him. Not really. I froze where I stood. There it was, the last wall crumbling
13:21down. I'd thought the worst blow was being betrayed by the mother I'd trusted, and the mate I'd loved for
13:27years. But no, they'd been hiding more from me. Serafina was never Sebastian's savior, yet he'd fallen
13:35for her the moment he saw her. He'd gotten close to her under the pretense of being pack siblings,
13:40torn apart my bond with him, and claimed her as his mate. Saying she'd saved him? It was all just
13:45an
13:45excuse. Something Sebastian made up. He knew I was kind. Knew I always paid back kindness. So he'd
13:52plotted this lie with his mother. All to force me to submit. To accept my fate without a fight.
13:58Seeing me lost in thought, Serafina felt her provocation had worked, and said proudly,
14:03All that talk about mating you properly in Silver Spire? Fake. Once we're there, you'll only ever be his
14:10mistress. And don't trust a word mother says. You really think she'll pick you over her own son?
14:20Over her grandchildren? I held back my tears, keeping my face calm. You're telling me this
14:27because you want me to leave, aren't you? Serafina shook her head. Sebastian's still soft for you,
14:34after everything you've done for him. If you walk away, he'll blame me, and regret it forever.
14:41I can't risk that. I just want you to know your place.
14:47When we reach Silver Spike, be a good mistress. Don't reach for higher status. And don't dream
14:53of having his pups. Sebastian promised me, only I'll bear his children. That's why he never touched
15:01you all these years. If you get greedy later, don't blame me for being cruel. But if you stay
15:08obedient, I'll make sure you never want for food, clothes, or anything you need.
15:15I'd run out of patience to argue with her. So I just agreed half-heartedly.
15:20On the day they left, I walked them to the edge of the territory. I took off my only precious
15:24keepsake, a carved moonstone necklace I'd always worn. I placed it in Serafina's palm. At first,
15:30Jane frowned, displeased. She grabbed the necklace and handed it back to me. Freya,
15:35this was a gift from me. Keep it safe. I shook my head, pressing the necklace back into Serafina's hand.
15:40This is a family heirloom. Everyone here knows it belongs to his true mate. If I keep it and the
15:45council investigates later, it'll only raise more questions. It's safer with you, Serafina.
15:51Mother, Freya's right. When we meet again someday, I'll give it back to her.
15:55Jane was still unwilling, but she sighed anyway. Freya, don't worry. What I gave you will always
16:00be yours. In my heart, you're the only true mate. When you come to Silver Spike, I'll get it
16:04back for you. I promise. I nodded, then glanced at the bonded wolf amulet hanging from Sebastian's
16:10belt. Sebastian, this was my grandmother's last keepsake before she passed. It's the only relic
16:14she left me. Can you give it back? Sebastian frowned at once, voice low and needy. When it's
16:19just us, call me Honey, like you used to. I smiled and shook my head, cold and calm.
16:25We should be careful. We can't let anyone catch us.
16:29Fine. When we rebond later, we'll go back to how things were. I'll hold on to it for
16:34now. After all, it's your wish and our token of love.
16:37I really didn't understand. He'd always hated this amulet. Now I was finally giving him what
16:42he'd wanted all those years ago, and he refused.
16:46Sebastian, the pack fee's going soon. I'll be all alone here. Keeping the amulet will give
16:51me something to hold on to. If you like it that much, I'll make you a new one once I
16:54reach
16:55a silver spike, alright? Reluctantly, Sebastian unfastened the charm. He handed it over, along
17:01with a heavy leather pouch full of coins. Just before leaving, he turned back again.
17:06Wait for me at home. Be good. I'll come fetch you myself in spring. I've got one last thing
17:10to confess to you then. I didn't press for more. I simply nodded. I watched them leave,
17:15then headed back inside. I grabbed my packed bundle from the top of the cabinet and set
17:19Sebastian's pouch of money down on the table. Then I turned and walked north, not a single glance
17:24back, straight toward the warrior I was always meant to marry. The winter road was brutal
17:29and cold. I barely had any coin, no carriage to hire, so I walked every step on foot. When
17:35my money ran out, I took odd jobs in towns to earn more, then kept moving forward. Spring
17:40drew near, and with every mile, the borderlands grew closer. One day, I was wiping tables at
17:45a tavern when the owner burst inside, overjoyed.
17:49Froyah! The wolf warriors have won the battle. They'll take in the surrendered soldiers and head
17:54back to the borderlands soon. You'll get to see your fiancé at last. Here.
17:58He paid me my wages, slipped me an extra bonus, and smiled warmly.
18:02Here, this is your pay. Your fiancé is a hero of the pack. Consider this my wedding gift for the
18:08two of you.
18:11Hurry now. Hire a carriage and head to the border fort to meet him.
18:18I thanked the owner and hired a carriage to the border fort. The army hadn't returned yet.
18:23I pressed the last of my leftover coin into the wolf guard's hand.
18:28Sir, my fiancé's name is Kale. When he arrives, please tell him I'm renting a house in the East District,
18:35waiting for him. The guard smiled gently and handed the money back.
18:39So you're Kale's fiancé. No need for this. Just put in a good word for me later, alright?
18:45I frowned in confusion. Kale had always been just an unknown, ordinary warrior.
18:50What good would speaking well of him do? The guard must have mixed him up with someone important.
18:55But it was good to save some money. The days of waiting were actually full of unease.
18:59Kale and I were from the same territory. He'd loved me faithfully for years.
19:04He never spoke it aloud, but I'd always known. Every winter, he left firewood stacked at my gate,
19:09no questions asked. At every pack gathering, he stood at the back of the crowd, watching,
19:14never pushing forward. But I'd been bound to another once. I couldn't tell if he'd agreed to
19:18marry me out of true affection or just a fleeting impulse. Still, after thinking it through,
19:23I found peace. If he ever took back his word, I'd simply live alone. I had my own two hands,
19:29my own strength. I'd never let myself starve. Once I'd made up my mind, the weight in my heart
19:34finally lifted. I started sewing my wedding dress. Even if I never got to wear it, it would be a
19:39gift
19:39to myself. After all, when I mated Sebastian, I didn't even have a wedding dress to call my own.
19:45At that time, the family was too poor, with nothing but four walls. No wedding dress,
19:50no proper celebration. Even the wine for our mating was borrowed from the neighbors. Later,
19:55once I earned coin, I repaid them with two full jars of wine. That day, the neighbor woman held me
20:01and choked up several times. She said,
20:04Freya, you are such a good girl. Why do you have to stay in that family? It's so hard. You
20:08are
20:08beautiful and hardworking. You could easily mate a higher rank wolf if you wanted. There's no need
20:13to settle. Why waste your life waiting for Sebastian? All he cares about is his training. He doesn't see
20:17how much you give. Not really. Back then, I'd loved Sebastian, blind with hope for our future. So her
20:23words struck me as rude and out of line. I even shot back, stubborn and sure. That's just your
20:28prejudice. I believe in him. Once he makes it big, he'll never let me down. Woman couldn't argue
20:36further. She just kept saying I was foolish. Now I see she was the one who'd known the truth all
20:41along. The day I slipped away from the territory, I nearly ran straight into Sebastian's sister-in-law.
20:46But that sharp-eyed neighbor stopped her and helped me escape. She urged me softly,
20:52Freya, I've always known that family never deserved you. Go now. Live free. Don't trap
20:57yourself for them any longer. I'll handle your sister-in-law. They won't find out you're gone,
21:01not for a good while. I didn't know what trick she used, but it must have worked. No one had
21:06come
21:06searching for me in over a month. But on the third day, a carriage suddenly stopped at my door.
21:12I thought Cale had come back and rushed outside in joy, only to freeze at the sight of someone far
21:18too familiar. Sebastian's hair was messy, his face gaunt and worn from the long journey. His voice
21:24dropped low, raw with desperation. Freya, I've been searching everywhere for you. He jumped off his
21:31horse and closed the distance in a few strides. Then he gripped my wrist so tight it felt like he'd
21:37crush my bones. You promised me! How dare you leave without a word? Running all the way to this
21:44border fort thousands of miles away. I planned everything for half a month. I went to Hollowbrook
21:50to fetch you myself. And the house was empty. Do you have any idea how terrified I was?
21:57My voice stayed calm. Why do you even care about me anymore, Alpha Sebastian?
22:02Our mating bond is broken. I'm not your mate. Where I go, whether I live or die,
22:09it has nothing to do with you. My cold words cut deep. Sebastian's anger flared even hotter.
22:15Freya, I know you're hurt, but this is reckless. You promised you'd come to Silver Spike with me.
22:24How could you go back on your word like this? I almost laughed at how ridiculous he sounded.
22:28I dropped every fake pleasantry. When we bonded, you promised you'd never betray me.
22:34Said you'd never take another mate. Didn't you break that promise first?
22:39We're even now. You crossed the line long before I did. We're done, Sebastian.
22:46Sebastian's eyes turned red in an instant. He yanked me close, our faces barely inches apart.
22:52Can more than ten years together just end like this? Freya, I know you're hurting. I'm sorry,
22:59all right? When we go back, I'll make you my true mate. You'll never have to stand beneath
23:04Serafina. I promise. I let out a bitter... He thought I was jealous of sharing equal standing
23:09with her. His brow furrowed deep. Freya, it's not that I won't give you your rightful place.
23:15It's... It's just... Serafina saved my life.
23:20Saved your life? I cut him off softly.
23:23You're still hiding behind that stupid lie after everything?
23:27Sebastian, your apology isn't even the slightest bit sincere.
23:31Sebastian's whole body stiffened, and his eyes instantly panicked.
23:34Freya, what do you mean?
23:36I looked at his crumbling face and tore off his disguise word by word.
23:40Serafina already told me the truth. There were never any raiders. She never saved your
23:45life. You fell for her the second you saw her. You took her for yourself, destroyed her original
23:50bond. That whole repaying a debt of gratitude lie? Just an excuse for your cheating.
23:55Sebastian's face drained pale in an instant. He opened his mouth, but not a single word came
24:00out. I was done wasting breath, ready to send him away.
24:03Freya, let me explain.
24:07She's jealous. She said all that on purpose. To tear us apart. You know, no woman wants to
24:15share her mate with someone else.
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