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The Broken Crown & The Eclipsed Wolf Queen
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00:04I found a woman at my doorstep, limbs hacked, tongue torn, torture to the edge of death.
00:09I washed her clean, and realized she was my daughter.
00:12My cabin sits deep in the woods, hidden from the world.
00:15I am treating a male patient, old and weak with white hair, who sits on the sofa with
00:19his arm bleeding profusively.
00:20I apply herbs on his arm, and then send an energetic wave to him.
00:23The arm immediately stops bleeding and the wound magical disappears.
00:27The poison has been cleared, you can go home and take a rest.
00:31Thank you so much.
00:34This is the life I chose peace, healing, far from the bloodshed of my past.
00:38The curtain flutters in the wind, my face darkens as I sense something wrong.
00:43Outside, a bunch of wolves are racing through the woods.
00:46I know that energy, that urgency.
00:49They are mine.
00:49The door of the cabin reads sudden fight his twenties followed by a bunch of men in lacquers.
00:54The male patient changes his face.
00:56I stand up straight with my back to Asher, and frown.
00:59Asher suddenly drops to one knee, presses one hand to his chest, and bows in reverence.
01:03We need you back Lycan Queen.
01:05Lycan Queen?
01:07You're Lycan Queen?
01:10Whether they find me in a palace or a cabin in the woods.
01:14Lyman Queen, the border issues are growing worse.
01:16We've faced frequent disturbances lately.
01:18This is uncommon.
01:19Asher, I won't come back.
01:20My entire life has been spent in battle and slaughter.
01:23Now the war is ended.
01:24Peace has returned.
01:25I reveal a happy smile.
01:27My thoughts drift to her, my daughter, my Jessica.
01:30My daughter Jessica is now the Luna of the Ashwood pack, writing to me each month.
01:35My husband manages the kingdom's affairs.
01:37All I want is to stay here and save more lives as a healer.
01:41Lycan Queen, we really need you this time.
01:43My decision is final.
01:48The sun is about to set.
01:49I must gather herbs before dusk.
01:52Enough said.
01:52I'm leaving now.
01:58The woods are dark and empty at night.
02:00I hold a small box of herbs and walk alone, the path familiar beneath my feet.
02:04Then I hear it, the sound of painful moans mixed with men's laughter.
02:06I stop and frown.
02:08I turn to the direction of the sound.
02:09Four rogues surround a woman in her 20s and look at her with vicious and leaky eyes.
02:13Dressed in rags as a slave, she lies on the ground and looks extremely scared.
02:17She looks like a whole mess.
02:19Her body is full of scars, blood, and wounds.
02:21She looks hangered and scared, indicating she's been through hell.
02:24Her hair is in a mess and sticks to her face.
02:27On her collar bade is a cruel scarlet burn mark in the shape of S, signifying slave.
02:31There's a long, deep, and ugly scar running from her eye down to her throat.
02:35Her wrists and ankles are all shackled.
02:37She looks at the rogues and shovers in fear, but she can only let out mumpers and moans
02:41as she's unable to speak.
02:43The rogues make moves at her with leery eye.
02:45One rogue rips her clothes and exposes part of her breasts.
02:48She lets out a painful and husky moan, with tears in her eyes and keeps shaking her head.
02:53I appear behind them from a distance and see it.
02:56I can't see her face clearly from here, but I see enough.
02:59Don't you dare shake your head, you fucking ugly slave.
03:04You should be thankful that we're willing to take you.
03:08He slams her head on a rock.
03:10There's blood on her forehead.
03:12She loses consciousness after letting out a painful moan.
03:14Another rogue is about to rape her.
03:16I don't hesitate.
03:18I shift into a great white wolf and run in front of her, growling out the rogues.
03:22The rogues change their faces.
03:26Such a large wolf, leave!
03:29The rogues shift to wolves and run away.
03:32I turn to check the woman.
03:33Her face is covered by her hair and blood.
03:36I scan her body and feel great sympathy as I notice her injuries and scars.
03:43What a poor girl.
03:45I can't imagine what you've gone through.
03:47I'll save you now.
03:49At this moment, lightning strikes, illuminating her face.
03:52I see her face clearly.
03:54I fall backward and collapse on the ground.
03:57For a moment I cannot move, cannot breathe.
03:59Then I crawl back to her.
04:02My daughter, Jessica.
04:08My eyes fall on the slave mark on her collarbone.
04:10In great shock and fear, I touch the slave mark with my hand.
04:17I shake my head in disbelief.
04:20No, that's impossible.
04:22My daughter is the Luna of Ashwood Pack.
04:24She should be wearing a Luna's crown, not a slave mark.
04:27After hesitation, I summon up courage, slowly reach my hand toward her ear, and check the
04:32back of the ear.
04:33I see it the pink heart-shaped birthmark at the back of her ear.
04:36That's my daughter's birthmark.
04:38It's really Jessica.
04:39I remember.
04:41Jessica stands in the middle of the garden and sorts at the herbs.
04:44I see the same pink birthmark at the back of her ear.
04:46I stand behind her and look at her back with a smile.
04:50Jessica turns her head and reveals a smile at me.
04:53Mom.
04:54I smile lovingly at her.
04:56Tears stream down my face.
04:57I hold her in my arms, heart reeked and devastated.
05:01Jessica, my baby.
05:03What happened?
05:04Yesterday, I just got a letter from you.
05:06You told me your husband Nash loves you and treats you well.
05:10But this?
05:12Who did this to you?
05:14I gather an energy ball in one hand and send the energy wave to her body.
05:17Don't worry, Mom will save you, I say.
05:20The energy wave disappears as it touches her body.
05:22My face changes and my eyes widen in disbelief.
05:27I look at her and tears well up again.
05:30My daughter, where's your wolf?
05:33Why can't I feel your wolf?
05:35Oh my God, what did the ashwood pack do to you?
05:37I cry in devastation, the sound of my own sobs filling the night.
05:45I hold her in my arms and walk in the dark toward the cabin, my eyes a vengeful and determined.
05:50She lies in my arms unconscious.
05:52The injuries on her body are all treated with herbs, the blood cleaned.
05:56Asher stands outside the cabin, he steps forward in confusion.
06:00Lion Queen, what happened?
06:02I've changed my mind, I'm coming back.
06:05His face changes to surprise and confusion.
06:08Jessica lies in the bed, unconscious.
06:10I apply herbs on her carefully, my hands gentle despite the storm raging inside me.
06:15Asher sits beside a desk, watching in silence.
06:18Then suddenly, he slams his fist on the desk and rises to his feet in burning anger.
06:23How dare they?
06:25I walk over, sit in front of the desk and begin to write a letter.
06:30My hand moves steadily, each word a promise.
06:33After finishing it, I put the letter in the envelope and seal it with a Lycan Queen seal.
06:38I give the letter to Ashen with a serious expression.
06:42Asher, I want you to go back to Lycan Palace now.
06:45Deliver this letter to my husband personally as soon as possible
06:49and find out what exactly happened to my daughter.
06:55Whoever turned my little princess into a wolfless mute slave, I'll make them pay.
07:00Yes, your highness.
07:01But what about you?
07:03I'll stay a few days till Jessica's condition is stable and I'll take her back to Lycan Palace myself.
07:09Remember, everything must be done in secret.
07:12Do not alert anyone.
07:13Asher nods firmly, receives the letter, and leaves the cabin.
07:17I watch him go, then turn back to my daughter.
07:20Sleep, my child.
07:21Mom will make this right.
07:23In Ashwood pack, Nash sits in front of the desk and works.
07:26Then Amelia walks over with a plate of cookies, well-dressed with delicate makeup.
07:30Honey, I made some cookies for you.
07:33Nash holds her in his arms.
07:34Amelia sits on his laps and feeds him.
07:37Nash takes a bite and reveals a satisfied smile.
07:40Thank you, honey. It tastes good. That low-clife slave is nothing compared to you.
07:45Speaking of which, have you found Jessica?
07:47She asks, her eyes turning cold.
07:49That bath slave dares to escape. Once we find her, I'll teach her a hard lesson.
07:54That's a sure thing, honey. But it might take some time to find her.
07:58His phone rings. He takes it from the desk, looks at it, and reveals a vicious smile.
08:02Honey, we found that damn slave.
08:05Amelia exchanges a smile with him.
08:07I carry Jessica, who's still unconscious, in my arms.
08:10In my arms and put her in the back seat of my car carefully.
08:14We're coming home, honey.
08:16I close the car door and get in, sitting at the driver's seat and starting the engine.
08:19I drive along the road, the forest giving way to open highway.
08:23Behind me, my daughter sleeps. Ahead, home.
08:27On another road, several black cars drive speedily in the highway.
08:31I don't see them yet, but they are coming.
08:34After making a turn, the black cars head straight towards my car.
08:37They stop in front of my car in a line, blocking the road.
08:41My face changes. I slam the brake. Nash steps out of the black car in the lead.
08:46Then he turns to face the black car and reaches his hand.
08:48Amelia holds his hand, steps out of the car, and smiles at him.
08:52I see it all through my front window.
08:54From here, they look so intimate, so comfortable in each other's presence.
08:59My hands punch on the steering wheel. My daughter is the most noble princess of the kingdom.
09:04I think anger rising in my chest. How dare you betray her? Is that why you did those things to
09:10her?
09:11Several men in black get out of the black cars and close in on my car in an intimidating way.
09:15I grit my teeth. I've overused my energy treating my daughter, I realize. I can't take risk now.
09:21I slam the pedal. The car speeds up and drives straight again. Nash and Amelia immediately dodge
09:27to avoid getting hit, both of them irritated. Nash orders the men in black with a grim face.
09:32My car speeds down the highway. I push the pedal to the max, make several sharp turns,
09:37but they are still close behind. Then I see an unfathomable cliff ahead. My face changes.
09:42I slam the brake. The car comes to a halt with a screech. I heave a sigh of relief,
09:51unbutton the seatbelt, and get off worriedly. I open the back door, carry Jessica out of the car,
09:56and put her on the ground. To my surprise, Jessica weakly and gradually opens her eyes.
10:01Her dazed eyes gradually regain focus and become tearful when she recognizes me. She tries to cry out,
10:07but only mumbles and moans come out. I am both surprised and heart-wrenched. Tears well up in my eyes.
10:12My daughter, you're awake. Jessica looks at me, tears oozing out of her eyes.
10:18Yes, it's mom. I say softly, pulling her closer. Mom is here to protect you. Sorry,
10:23mom is late. Several cars drive over and block my way. Nash and Amelia get out of their car and
10:28walk toward us with vicious smiles. Jessica. Amelia calls out, her voice dripping with mockery.
10:33Can't believe you're still breathing. What a tough little slave. I clench my fists,
10:38forcing myself to stay calm. Beside me, Jessica glares at them, her chest heaving heavily.
10:43She is shaking with emotion. I pat her reassuringly. Nash turns to me,
10:48his eyes cold and dismissive. Old lady, whoever you are, get out of my way.
10:52You can't afford to mess with the ashwood pack. He orders the men in black. The men in black all
10:58shift into wolves and rush toward Jessica. Jessica's face changes. I don't think. I step forward,
11:03grit my teeth, and shift into a large white wolf. A wolf tries to attack me with sharp claws.
11:08I dodge swiftly and strike its eye with my claw. It growls painfully and falls to the ground.
11:13The other tries to attack from another direction. I turn swiftly and bite its neck hard. The other
11:18wolves keep lunging at me. I fight with everything I have, but as the battle continues,
11:23my strength gradually fades. I was already drained from healing Jessica. Then a wolf attacks me from
11:28behind and bites my leg. I growl in agony. I fall to the ground in front of Jessica,
11:33my leg bleeding profusely. Jessica looks at me, worry and fear in her eyes. I give her a reassuring
11:39look I'm still here, I'm still fighting. Then Jessica's face suddenly changes. I follow her
11:44gaze and see Nash shifting into a wolf with long brown fur, running straight toward us. Her eyes widen.
11:50She summons up all her force and jumps in front of me to protect me. Nash's claw hits Jessica on
11:55her
11:55chest. She falls backward into the cliff. I growl. A sound so heartbroken it doesn't sound like me.
12:01I don't think. I follow her. I leap into the cliff after my daughter.
12:05We fall to the bottom of the steep cliff, both unconscious. My wolf shifts back to human form.
12:09In human form I lie motionless, heavily hurt, bleeding. My Leah walks over into human form.
12:15Nash whiffed at the edge of the bottomless cliff and looked down at us with vicious satisfaction.
12:19They exchange a triumphant smile, then turn and walk away. After moments,
12:22I slowly open my eyes. I sit up, look around, and see Jessica lying in a pool of blood. I
12:27crawl to
12:27her side. Jessica! I cry, shaking her gently. Wake up, please! No!
12:32She gives no response. No movement. No breath. I cry in devastation, my screams echoing off the
12:37cliff walls. Seven days later, I sit beside a trash van on a street, dressed in dirty rags, a mess.
12:44There's dirt all over my face and hair. One of my legs is bandaged in the simplest way. I rummage
12:50through the trash bin and finally find a piece of sandwich, half eaten. I stuff it into my mouth
12:54and chew calmly. It doesn't taste like much. Food hasn't tasted like much since that day.
12:59Several passersby walk towards the trash bin with bags of trash, chatting as they come.
13:03You heard about the news of Lycan Princess's death? Of course. Lady Jessica died of illness.
13:08It's been dominating the headlines. I heard Alpha Nash spared no effort to find a cure,
13:12but still failed. He was so grieved that he can't eat anything now. He must be heartbroken.
13:18Such a good Alpha and husband. The second nods. They throw their trash into the bin and leave.
13:28A good Alpha and husband? My eyes turn determined and avengeful. I struggle to get up, my injured legs
13:36screaming in protest. I limp forward, one step at a time. The Lycan Palace rises before me. I stand in
13:42front of it and look up. So many years. So much has changed. The Lycan Palace. I'm finally back. I
13:49walk
13:49through the corridors I once ruled. Past guards who don't recognize me in my ragged state. Finally,
13:53I reach the study. Loughton sits in front of the desk. My husband, Jessica's father. I open the door.
13:58Loughton. My voice catching. I'm finally back. He looks at me. His face hardens for just a moment.
14:05A flicker I almost miss. Amber! Then he forces a weird smile. He exclaims,
14:11rising from his chair. I rush over and hug him tightly, burying my face in his chest. All the pain,
14:17all the horror of the past days. It all comes pouring out. I burst out crying like I haven't
14:22cried since I was a child. I still can't believe we lost our precious daughter. I lean against his chest
14:29and cry. The pent-up emotions finally finding an outlet. But then I pull back, looking up at him.
14:37Lo, I say. My voice fierce. Our daughter didn't die of illness. It's the Ashwood Pack. Nash killed her
14:43wolf and made her a slave. Lo, and I'll make him pay! Loughton's expression stiffens. Just for a moment.
14:48Then he pats my back in a reassuring way. Amber, our daughter did die of illness. I know it's really
14:56hard to accept. But we gotta face the reality. I freeze in his arms. My face changes. My eyes turn
15:03cold. Oh, really? I thrust a dagger into his stomach while we are still embracing. Loughton's face
15:09changes. His eyes widen in shock and pain. I yank out the dagger. Blood trickles from the corner of
15:14his mouth. He looks at me in disbelief. Why? He gasps. I raise a long brown strand of wolf hair
15:21in front of
15:22him. I just found it on the table. Long and brown hair with Nash's scent. You met Nash. Right after
15:29I
15:30sent you the letter and told you what happened to our daughter! Loetting covers his wound. Panic
15:35spreading across his face. I mentioned in the letter that I would bring Jessica back the day
15:40after the full moon night. The envelope bears a Lycan Queen seal. Only you can open it.
15:48You leaked the letter to Nash, didn't you? Loen's panic grows. I can see it in his eyes,
15:54in the way he trembles. You're my husband. Jessica's father. The man we trust the most
16:00in the world. Jessica chose to marry Nash because of your advice. I've never imagined you would want
16:06us dead. I pressed the dagger to his throat. Tell me everything or you're dead meat. No, Amber,
16:13that's not true. I'm your family. How could I possibly arm you? I pushed the dagger closer to his throat,
16:20the blade pressing against his skin. Still denying. We'll soon know what exactly you did behind my
16:28back all these years. Come in! The door opens. Asher enters. He walks toward me and Bo's with
16:35full respect. Your Highness, he says, I've thoroughly investigated the death of Lady Jessica.
16:40Lowell's face darkens. I turn to Asher, trying hard to stay calm despite the storm inside me.
16:45So tell me exactly, who played what kind of role in my daughter's death?
16:50Asher walks to the desk and waves his hand at the crystal ball resting there.
16:53A vision appears in the crystal ball. Lowell is writing a letter in front of the desk.
16:57There are many letters on the desk, familiar letters. Letters I thought came from my daughter.
17:02The vision closes in on the letter Lowell is writing.
17:05Dear Mother, I'm so happy to tell you that Nash just threw a big party for me.
17:09My face changes greatly.
17:10So you faked all the letters I thought Jessica gave me? Why did you do this?
17:14Lowell's face completely darkens. Asher takes out some letters from his clothes and hands them over
17:20to me. Your Highness, these are recent letters between Lord Lone and Alpha Nash. You'll know
17:24the reason after checking them. I stare at the letters in Asher's hand grimly,
17:28then slowly reach for them. A vicious glint flashes across Lowell's eyes.
17:32He suddenly lunges toward us to snatch the letters. As Lowell is about to snatch the letters,
17:37energy appears in Asher's hand. Asher steps forward and gives Lowell a hard punch on his chest.
17:44Lowell falls to the ground, blood spreading from his mouth. I sneer at Lowell and take the letters
17:50from Asher. I begin to browse them one by one. As I read, my face becomes more and more grim.
17:56Anger builds inside me. A fire I can barely contain. I grit my teeth and clench my fist. I slam
18:03the letters
18:03against the table and turn to Lorlan. I step towards him and look down on him. My emotions barely leashed.
18:11So you persuaded me to marry Jessica into the Ashwood pack. You played a perfect husband all
18:17these years. You agreed without hesitation when I told you I wanted a break from empire affairs.
18:21You did all of these things for your grand plan! You betrayed me! You betrayed the kingdom!
18:29Lowell glares at me with hatred in his eyes. What do you want? I'm a member of High Council. You
18:33can't
18:34kill me! I snar. Then I lean down, force his chin up with the dagger, and articulate every syllable
18:40through gritted teeth. I don't care. No, I won't kill you. Not until I expose what true devils you guys
18:47are
18:47and take revenge for my daughter. And I want you to see with your own eyes how I'll dash your
18:53grand
18:53plan to pieces. Then I'll kill you. Lowen looks daggers at me. I stand straight and take out an
19:00invitation letter from the pile on the desk. How sweet of Nash to invite you for the Ashwood banquet
19:05next week, I say, my voice dripping with sarcasm. Don't worry. I'll enjoy my time there in your place.
19:13Lowen growls at me but I ignore him. I turn to Ash. Lock him in the dungeon. Give him a
19:18taste of what
19:19my daughter went through. Lowen's face twists in panic. I walk through the corridors of Ashwood
19:27Pack, dressed for the banquet. The halls are grand, but they feel tainted tainted by what they've done
19:31to my daughter. In the opposite direction, Amelia walks with her best friend Charlotte. They don't see
19:36me yet. Charlotte talks to Amelia with a low voice, but my hearing is sharp. I walk through the
19:41corridors of Ashwood Pack, dressed for the banquet. The halls are grand, but they feel tainted.
19:49Well, she says casually. She dared to talk back to me when she served me. I asked some guards to
19:55catch her and I poured a whole kettle of boiling water down her throat. She couldn't talk anymore.
20:02I clench my fist hard. My whole body shakes uncontrollably. Boiling water. Down her throat.
20:08My daughter. As Amelia talks, they walk closer to me. She doesn't notice me yet. That's the way you
20:14treat a rebellious slave, Amelia says. And both women laugh. As Amelia talks, they walk closer to me.
20:21I move. My hand shoots out, grabs her neck, and slams her against the wall. Amelia's face changes shock,
20:27fear, confusion. I look at her with a deadly glare, all pretense gone. I grab Amelia's neck so tightly
20:34she can't breathe. She struggles against my grip, her eyes wide with astonishment. Let me go!
20:40Damn, are you insane? Shocked. Charlotte rushes towards me to help her friend. Hands off my friend,
20:47you freak! I shoot Charlotte a threatening glance and kick her, sending her flying into the wall.
20:51She hits it hard and crumples to the ground. Get off! I snap. None of your business!
20:59Charlotte's face contorts in pain. She scrambles up, terror in her eyes. Hang in there,
21:04Amelia! She cries. I'll get the guards! Charlotte rushes away. I turn back to Amelia,
21:09who glares at me, her face distorted by pain and lack of air. Do you know who I am?
21:14She gasps, trying to sound threatening despite her situation. I'm the new Luna of the Ashwood Pack.
21:22Alpha Nash will announce it at the banquet soon. He'll announce you as the new Luna, this quick?
21:29Yes! You can't afford to mess with me! Let me go!
21:35She collapses to the ground, panting heavily, gasping for air. Don't worry. I won't kill you now.
21:41You don't deserve a quick death. I turn and walk away, leaving her on the floor. The guards appear
21:47and run to her. I hear her snapping at them from behind me. What took you so long? All useless
21:53trash!
21:54I enter the banquet hall. Guests fill the space. Nash walks to the front and addresses the guests.
22:00Dear pack members, we hold this pack banquet to announce a big issue. Our pack can't do without
22:05a Luna. Despite great grief, I announce the new Luna of the pack, Amelia. The pack members applaud.
22:11From the entrance, I watch as Amelia stands up and walks toward Nash with a practiced smile.
22:15I'm honored, honey. I step forward. How dare you announce a new Luna without my permission.
22:22She's a lunatic! She almost killed me just now! Causing a mess at the pack banquet is a deadly
22:27offense. She must be crazy. Right! We should kick her out! Amelia catches the eye of the guards and
22:32signals them to move. They crowd toward me, ready to attack. I don't move. A magic wave surrounds me,
22:38invisible but powerful. It ripples outward and sends all the guards flying. The people present
22:43are all shocked. Silence falls over the hall. Who are you exactly? Nash glears at me, his composure
22:49cracking. I look at him, then at Amelia, then at the assembled guests. I walk towards the throne at the
22:54far end of the hall. Then I sit down. I am Lycan Queen. The hall falls silent. Every face turns
23:04to
23:04me. Some shocked, some disbelieving, some fearful. The people present are all's boss-up. Nash and Amelia
23:10both change their faces. You say you are Lycan Queen? But Lycan Queen keeps a low profile and hasn't shown
23:15up for years. Yes. I heard Lycan Queen now lives in a mountain. She didn't even show up for her
23:21daughter's funeral. There's no way she'd come to this banquet. Amelia looks at me and sneers,
23:25recovering some of her composure. That's right. She can't be our Lycan Queen. She's just a delusional
23:32crazy bitch who broke into the banquet and attacked me. Now she's sitting on the queen's throne. She
23:36should be punished. Before anyone can respond. That's Asher, the strongest fighter in the empire.
23:42Shouldn't he be serving in the Lycan palace? Why is he here? Asher walks toward me,
23:47towards the throne where I sit. He reaches me, and then suddenly drops to one knee. He presses
23:54one hand to his chest and bows. The men in black all follow his lead. They kneel and bow to
23:59me.
23:59Your Highness. The people present are all shocked. Nash and Amelia both change their faces. She's really
24:04the Lycan Queen. Your Highness. They rush to turn toward me, drop to one knee, and bow. All except Nash
24:11and
24:11Amelia. Among the hall, only they two stand. Grim, nervous. Their faces dark. I scan them,
24:17exuding authority and dignity. Then my gaze settles on Nash and Amelia. Who gives you the right
24:23to not bow in front of me? Amelia and Nash exchange a look. Both of them have darkened expressions.
24:30Amelia and Nash both kneel on one knee and bow to me. Their movements are reluctant, Your Highness.
24:34Forced. I look down at them. My eyes filled with resentment and vengeance. These two,
24:39they took everything from my daughter. From me. All rise. The people present all rise. Nash turns to me
24:45and assumes a sad, grieved expression. A mask he probably wears well. Your Highness. I sincerely
24:52apologize for not recognizing you in the first place. I've been overwhelmed by the loss of Jessica,
24:56and I'm not myself. I look at him and let out a sneer. The audacity. The lies. Grief. I thought
25:05you
25:05would be too excited to sleep. Nash and Amelia both change their faces. A flicker of panic crosses
25:10their features. The people present exchange glances and begin to gossip. The entire hall buzz with
25:15conversation. What does Herminus mean? Didn't Lady Jessica die of illness? It seems there are more to
25:20her death than other murmurs. Nash steps forward, his expression shifting to one of wounded dignity.
25:27Your Highness, I don't understand what you mean. I'm Jessica's husband and I love her. I've done
25:31everything I could to save her. Yes, your Highness. I treated Jessica as friend and family. We all
25:35cared about her. I know it's a hard time, but we gotta face the reality. Family? I scan them,
25:43refraining my anger with difficulty. You mean the kind of family that cheated on my daughter, killed
25:48her wolf, made her slave in her in the most brutal way? The kind of family that poured boiling water
25:52down her to throat and made her unable to talk? I am so angry that I choke emotionally. My eyes
25:57become
25:58tearful despite myself. The people present all change their faces in great shock. What? No,
26:03that's not family! That's devils! You two are the most horrific and ruthless I've ever seen! Nash and
26:08Amelia both panic. I see it in their eyes. The fear. The desperation. The people present are all dumbfound.
26:14The entire hall erupts in an uproar. Nash and Amelia exchange a panicked look. Oh my god,
26:21is what Lycan Queen said all true? I hope I heard it wrong. That is diabolical! The first guest greets
26:27his
26:27teeth. Anger building. I can't imagine our most beautiful and noble princess would go through
26:31this. If that's the truth, Nash and Amelia deserve the most severe punishment in the world!
26:36Anger builds among the guests. I see it spreading through the crowd like wildfire. Nash and Amelia are
26:41both nervous and on edge. Their composure cracking. Nash grits his teeth and steps forward, trying to
26:46regain control. Your Highness, I was far beyond honored to marry the noble Lycan princess. How could I
26:51possibly do any of those brutal things to Jessica? What you said is all baseless! That's pure slander!
26:56Yes, Your Highness! I dare say Nash and I stand with the clear consciences before Jessica.
27:01I give a cold sneer. Their denials mean nothing. I have seen the truth with my own eyes. Amelia
27:07continues, her voice taking on a sharper edge. And let me remind you, Your Highness, we're the ones
27:12who catch us company till her last breath, while you're the one who heartlessly refused to attend
27:16Jessica's funeral. You're in no position to blame us. The people present begin to gossip again,
27:20some nodding uncertainly. That sounds right. Honestly, I don't understand why her minus was absent from
27:24Jessica's funeral. You're right. I wouldn't do that to my daughter. Your Highness, with all due
27:29respect, can you enlighten us why you didn't attend Lady Jessica's funeral? Nash and Amelia exchange a
27:34vicious smirk. They think they've turned the tables. I snire at them. Their smugness will be short-lived.
27:39I see you're all curious about it. The reason why I didn't attend my daughter Jessica's funeral is
27:43quite simple. Jessica is not dead. Amelia's face contorts. Before she can stop herself, the words spill out.
27:49That's impossible. I'm falling off the cliff with my own eyes. Nash shoots Amelia a glare so sharp it
27:54could kill. Amelia's eyes widen as she realizes what she's done. She immediately covers her mouth
27:58with her hand, but it's too late. The damage is done. The people present all change their faces.
28:02They turn to Amelia and Nash, their expressions shifting from confusion to horror to fury.
28:06The hall erupts in an uproar. Falling off the cliff? You said Lady Jessica died of illness.
28:11Another guest turns to Nash and snaps at him, his face red with rage. You lie. So how on earth
28:15did Lady
28:16Jessica die? Did you murder her? Did you really make her a slave and torture her? Nash and Amelia
28:20both turn pale. They avert their eyes, unable to meet the accusing stairs. They hurry to defend
28:24themselves, their words tumbling out in a rush. No, that's not true. Amelia nods harrically.
28:28Your highness, we didn't do any of those horrible things. That was just a slip of tongue. You've got
28:32to believe us. I sneer at their pathetic attempts. Save your disgusting act. I saw with my own eyes how
28:39you hunted my daughter down and tried to kill her. The day Jessica fell off the cliff, I was there.
28:44Nash and Amelia both change their faces. The color drains completely from their skin.
28:50They look like ghosts now. Five years of marriage. You turned my beloved princess into a wolfless and
28:55mute slave. She escaped from hell and you still hunted her down to kill her. You thought she fell
29:00off the cliff and she wouldn't possibly survive, but you underestimated a mother! I remember. I hold
29:06Jessica in my arms at the bottom of that cliff, crying in devastation. Her body is broken,
29:11her breathing shallow. I can feel her slipping away. No, don't do this to me! Moon Goddess,
29:16I'm begging you, please save my daughter! I would give up everything! Please don't take my daughter
29:19from me! A glittering butterfly appears in front of my eyes. I stop crying and stare at it. It flutters,
29:24then flies toward the middle of the cliff. I follow its path. The butterfly rests on a small plant
29:29growing from the cliff face. That's Mandragorius, but most magical herb in the world! Thank you, Moon Goddess!
29:33I manage to get up with great difficulty. My leg screams in protest, but I ignore it. I walk toward
29:40the cliff and begin to climb. I endure the excruciating pain in my leg. I struggle to climb
29:45the steep cliff. My grip slips once. Again. And again. And again. Five times I fall from that cliff
29:53before I finally reach the plant. Five times I get back up. Finally, I pull out the Mandaborga.
29:58I hold it in my trembling hands and reveal a smile. I fell from that cliff five times before
30:05I got that life-saving herb. And I saved my daughter's life. Color drains from the faces
30:11of Nash and Amelia. They stand frozen, their eyes wide, their mouths slightly open. The perfect picture
30:17of guilt and terror. The guests present all look shocked and overwhelmed. Some have tears in their
30:22eyes. Others clench their fists in anger. Thank you, Moon Goddess. I look at them, at these people
30:28who are only now learning the truth. Then, my gaze returns to Nash and Amelia. I asked a healer to
30:34take
30:34care of my daughter. And I walked from the mountain to the Lion Palace, on bare feet. There was only
30:41one
30:41thought in my mind. I will make whoever hurt my daughter pay. I turn my full attention to Nash, letting
30:48him feel the weight of my gaze, the weight of my authority. Nash, what you've done is heinous and
30:53diabolical. I'm afraid what Ashwood Pack needs now is not a new Luna, but a new Alpha. Nash's face
31:00changes. Panic flashes across his features, quickly replaced by defiance. No, I am the Alpha of the
31:04Ashwood Pack. Only the High Council has the right to overturn an Alpha. You don't have the right.
31:08Before I can respond, a voice rings out from the entrance. The High Council is here.
31:13The people present all turn to the door. Three council members in their fifties dressed in suits
31:17walk inside. They are stern and dignified, carrying themselves with a commanding presence. Nash and
31:21Amelia change their faces. This time, the fear is undeniable. The lead council member steps forward
31:26and announces in a clear, carrying voice. I hereby announce Nash Ashclave's status as the Alpha of
31:30Ashwood Pack is revoked. The selection of the new Alpha begins now. Nash scans the council members,
31:35his eyes wild. He looks for an ally, for someone to save him. Then he finds his voice.
31:39King Lowood is also a council member. Why isn't he here? This is unfair.
31:44Right. Decisions can only be made when all the High Council members are present. What you just said
31:49is invalid. I look at them. Now you mention it. Lowell Lodge is no longer a High Council member.
31:57He's now being lashed in the dungeon for treason.
32:06Nash and Amelia's faces turn gray. All color, all defiles, all hope drains from them.
32:11They stand there, two monsters unmasked, their crimes laid bare for all to see.
32:17I look at them.
32:18I look at them.
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