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00:00:01on the night my husband died saving me his last words were if there is a next life leave me
00:00:08be
00:00:08with Jade so when I woke up back on the day I begged my father to let me marry him
00:00:15I chose
00:00:16someone else instead my first mating ceremony with Vincent I learned the true weight of hatred
00:00:24before the silver moon god princess Lydia and Beta Vincent shall mark one another bite the neck
00:00:31and seal your bond as mates till death do you part my heart pounded so hard I could hear it
00:00:38in my ears
00:00:39I stepped forward my legs barely supporting me and leaned toward Vincent's neck a silver moon mark
00:00:45appeared on his wrist the first sign that the bond was forming that the goddess had blessed our union
00:00:49Vincent lowered his head as if to return the gesture but he did not bite me and then he whispered
00:00:55you
00:00:55forced Jade to marry the alpha of the snow wolf pack and now you're forcing me to mate with you
00:01:01I hate you Lydia I will never love you I froze the hopeful smile on my face slowly disappeared
00:01:08replaced by shock and heartbreak so profound I thought I might shatter into pieces right there
00:01:12on the altar Vincent straightened the silver moon mark on his wrist the mark that should have bound
00:01:17us together for eternity shattered into fragments of light and faded away without another word he
00:01:22turned and walked away from the altar I called after him my voice breaking but he didn't turn
00:01:30around he didn't even slow down I stood there in my beautiful silver gray gown surrounded by hundreds
00:01:35of staring eyes and felt my world collapse Vincent loved my stepsister he always had and I was just the
00:01:42woman standing in their way that night while I stood humiliated at my own mating ceremony my
00:01:47stepsister Jade met a far worse fate in the snow wolf territory far from our forest Jade lay pinned to
00:01:53a
00:01:53glowing blood red magic circle several snow wolves clamped their jaws onto her arms and legs holding her
00:01:58down as she struggled in agony blood poured from her wounds as the ritual began the magic circle erupted
00:02:04with blinding crimson light around her the snow wolf clan stood in human form a silver moon crest appeared on
00:02:10each of their foreheads then shattered into glowing fragments and disappeared the curse that bound
00:02:14them the curse my ancestors had placed on them centuries ago had been lifted the snow wolves burst
00:02:20into tears of relief and joy but their expression soon turned cold as they looked down at Jade trembling
00:02:24on the ground one by one they transformed into wolves and descended upon her Jade screams echoed through the
00:02:30night as the pact for her apart the snow wolves killed Jade on her arrival they drained her blood to
00:02:36cure
00:02:36their curse then they devoured her until nothing remained for eight years after that night hatred
00:02:41was all there was between Vincent and me we fought constantly we clashed in pack meetings in training
00:02:47in every aspect of our lives two wolves colliding in a violent fight over and over again me the silver
00:02:52gray him the dark brown we fought and slammed into each other with savage force until one of us finally
00:02:58pinned the other usually it was him I would shift back into human form and press my hand against whatever
00:03:03wound I'd earned in the latest battle watching him disappear into the distance with tears filling my
00:03:07eyes eight years of hatred eight years of loving someone who would never love me back when the war
00:03:12with the snow wolves finally began Vincent swore to avenge Jade but the snow wolves were too strong and
00:03:17soon the forest was filled with the corpses of our kin I was in human form covered in wounds and
00:03:22surrounded by snow wolves closing in for the kill I had accepted my fate after eight years of misery
00:03:27death almost seemed like a relief suddenly a brown wolf burst through the pack it was Vincent
00:03:33he threw me onto his back and raced through the forest as the snow wolves pursued us
00:03:37I clung to his fur too weak and shocked to do anything else Vincent reached the ancient altar
00:03:42the same altar where we had almost become mates eight years ago and shifted into human form
00:03:46I slid down from his back struggling to stand without hesitation Vincent drew a blade and cut open
00:03:52his own chest blood poured down his body I stared at him in shock Vincent what are you doing
00:03:57drops of his blood fell onto the altar and a crimson magic circle appeared beneath my feet
00:04:02a transparent barrier rose around me sealing me inside I rushed forward and pounded against the
00:04:07barrier but it would not break I'm teleporting you out with my life considerate repayment for
00:04:13the years you loved me but if there is a next life leave me be with jaded
00:04:21I screamed but the snow wolves had arrived at the altar Vincent turned to face them alone
00:04:27the wolves leaped onto him and tore into his body claws ripped through flesh and blood splashed across
00:04:32the stone altar I slammed my fists against the barrier as my body slowly began to fade Vincent
00:04:39I never imagined you would die to save me if there truly is another life I will never chase after
00:04:44you
00:04:44again my body dissolved into light and disappeared within the magic circle a single tear mixed with
00:04:49blood fell onto the altar the crimson circle suddenly turned gold erupting with a brilliant light that
00:04:54flooded the forest I opened my eyes I was standing in the middle of the silver moon palace my father
00:05:00was
00:05:00looking down at me sullen and mighty and jade jade who should have been dead for eight years
00:05:05gazed at me with hatred wait I thought my mind reeling I'm actually back to the day when I begged
00:05:11father to make Vincent my mate Lydia my father said his voice heavy with authority the snow wolves
00:05:17demand a daughter of mine to mate with their alpha and lift the curse for them if we say no
00:05:23there will
00:05:23be a war we can't win are you still sure you are turning down the offer to marry Vincent I
00:05:30stared at
00:05:30him my heart pounding this is it this is the moment everything changes in my previous life I had
00:05:37insisted on marrying Vincent I had manipulated and begged and cried until my father gave in
00:05:42and what had it gotten me eight years of hatred eight years of misery and Vincent dying to save me
00:05:48only because he felt obligated no more father I've changed my mind I will fulfill my duty and marry the
00:05:56snow wolf alpha jade suddenly looked up staring at me in disbelief haven't you always wanted to marry
00:06:03Vincent what changed your mind what are you planning I met her gaze without flinching I'm not planning
00:06:09anything but I do have one condition my father's eyes narrowed with suspicion what condition keep it
00:06:16secret till the day of the mating ceremony a flicker of excitement crossed jade's face sure I have no
00:06:23problem with that consider it my repayment for Vincent saving my life in our last life I thought it will
00:06:28also be the final chapter between us and this one my father sighed very well in five days the two
00:06:35of
00:06:35you will hold their mating ceremonies with your destined partners I will have the preparations
00:06:42arranged I lowered my gaze with a bitter smile destined partners my father has never cared about
00:06:48my happiness between jade and me he has always favored the daughter my stepmother gave him the palace
00:06:54doors opened and I stepped outside the first thing I saw was Vincent kneeling in the pouring rain
00:06:58his back straight and unmoving it's him just like before even in this life he was here begging for
00:07:04jade on his knees in my previous life I had reacted with fury I had ordered him taken away had
00:07:10watched
00:07:11him struggle and scream as the attendants dragged him off I had made everything worse this time would be
00:07:19different I walked toward Vincent with an umbrella the rain pounding heavily around us he looked up at me
00:07:25frowning slightly then quickly looked away why are you here Vincent have you ever thought about
00:07:31something if jade doesn't go then the one who must go is me his expression remained cold as long as
00:07:39you
00:07:40don't interfere I can lead the army and conquer the snow wolf pack myself then neither of you will have
00:07:46to marry that brute I let out a soft almost amused laugh he still doesn't understand the snow wolves
00:07:54are too strong in my previous life they nearly destroyed us then I wish you will get what you wish
00:08:00for
00:08:01I let out a cold laugh and walked away from Vincent beneath my umbrella when he sees jade instead of
00:08:05me when
00:08:06the veil is lifted he will be so happy Vincent you saved my life in our last life in this
00:08:11one I've repaid that debt
00:08:13we are clear behind me I could feel this surprised stare on my retreating figure she used to always
00:08:18make a scene for this he was probably thinking why is she so calm today let him wonder it didn't
00:08:25matter anymore night fell and I sat on my bed preparing to sleep the events of the day had
00:08:30exhausted me emotionally even if my body wasn't tired being back in this time seeing Vincent so young
00:08:36and full of hatred for me it was harder than I had expected suddenly loud and chaotic pounding erupted at
00:08:42my
00:08:42door I frowned and walked over to open it the moment the door opened Vincent shoved me back
00:08:47against it his eyes glowed red and the heavy smell of alcohol clung to him Lydia why did you have
00:08:53to
00:08:53send jade to the snow wolf pack you you let the alpha to your order you manipulated the alpha to
00:09:00give
00:09:00the order Vincent let go you're hurting me the snow wolf pack has a blood feud with us they have
00:09:09suffered under the curse from our ancestors for centuries what do you think they will do to jade
00:09:15once the curses lift is that what you want you want your sister dead he tightened his grip on my
00:09:21shoulders his fingers digging into my flesh jealous vicious woman like you doesn't deserve anyone's love
00:09:28do you really think forcing me to mate with you will make me submert dream on I froze my eyes
00:09:37reddening
00:09:37as I stared at him in disbelief that look of hatred on his face it's exactly the same as the
00:09:42day we
00:09:42turned our swords against each other in our last life a bitter smile crossed my lips I lifted my hand
00:09:48and released a burst of magic Vincent was thrown several meters away crashing to the ground before
00:09:53barely managing to kneel blood dripped from the corner of his mouth Vincent don't forget your place
00:09:59he wiped the blood from his lips with his knuckle and looked up at me in stunned silence
00:10:03Vincent slowly stood the alcohol haze in his eyes faded slightly as his mind cleared
00:10:08he walked closer to me his gaze fell on the red mark along my neck the mark his grip had
00:10:13left
00:10:14his throat tightened and a flicker of regret crossed his eyes I pressed a hand against my shoulder biting
00:10:19back the pain as I stared at him I'm sorry I've had too much to drink I turned away from
00:10:26him my expression
00:10:27cold on the day of the mating ceremony you will get what you want now please leave I turned to
00:10:34go
00:10:34back inside his hand shot out and grabbed my wrist let me take you to the witch doctor she can
00:10:40treat
00:10:40your injury I glanced back his concern appeared genuine genuine concern or guilt memories flooded
00:10:48my mind unbidden I was young kneeling among a field of bright flowers picking a red blossom the pollen
00:10:54suddenly corroded my skin the flesh on my palm and legs began to blister and bleed I burst into tears
00:10:59young Vincent ran toward me as fast as he could he rushed through the poisonous flowers and lifted me
00:11:06onto his back carrying me out of the field his own skin was burned and bleeding from the corrosion
00:11:11I watched him with tearful gratitude then another memory young Vincent and I were suddenly attacked
00:11:16by a horned beast in the forest Vincent stepped in front of me to shield me the creature slammed into
00:11:21him
00:11:21sending him crashing to the ground as he caught up blood other brown wolves rushed in and drove the
00:11:27beast away I knelt beside Vincent crying as I held him he gently wiped away my tears
00:11:34as long as you're safe
00:11:38after my mother died Vincent always looked after me he always protected me even risking his own life
00:11:44I felt for him and thought he was my savior but then Jade appeared Jade and I trained with
00:11:50several young pack members under the guidance of the pack witch
00:11:52Jade suddenly smirked and secretly cast a spell toward me
00:12:00I was struck and immediately retaliated in anger
00:12:06Vincent rushed over
00:12:07Jade are you all right?
00:12:10Vincent she's faking it she attacked me first
00:12:14If you ever hurt Jade again I will never forgive you
00:12:17I watched in heartbreak as Vincent carried her away
00:12:20Jade looked back over his shoulder smiling mockingly at me
00:12:23After Jade appeared I finally understood
00:12:26Everything Vincent had done for me was only repayment for the kindness my mother once showed him
00:12:30I mistook it for love and clung to that illusion for an entire lifetime
00:12:34I looked at Vincent for a long moment
00:12:36It's time to let go
00:12:39There's no need
00:12:40He stared at me in surprise
00:12:41She has never looked at me like this before
00:12:44Why does it feel like she's become a completely different person today?
00:12:48Just then Jade appeared
00:12:49Vincent!
00:12:50The moment he saw her, his expression softened
00:12:52Vincent, what about the wolf fang charms you promised to make for me?
00:12:57He took a small cloth patch from his coat and opened it
00:13:00Right here
00:13:01Revealing many golden wolf fang charms of different shapes
00:13:04Jade's eyes widened with amazement
00:13:07Vincent, you're incredible
00:13:10Well, you must have made these for lots of people, right?
00:13:13No
00:13:14I only make them for people I care about
00:13:16Vincent lowered his head as he took out one charm and fastened it around Jade's neck
00:13:20My eyes locked onto the wolf fang charm
00:13:22My chest rose and fell sharply as a ringing sound filled my ears
00:13:26My mother sat on a large round stone beside a silver wolf statue deep in the forest
00:13:31Suspended in the air before her was a wolf fang engraved with runes
00:13:36With her eyes closed, she chanted softly, weaving magic into the fang
00:13:41Young Vincent and I stood nearby, watching curiously
00:13:45My mother smiled and placed the wolf hand charm into my little hands
00:13:50I clapped happily and laughed
00:13:52A white coffin rested in the forest, my mother lay inside
00:13:55I knelt on the ground beside it, crying uncontrollably
00:13:58Standing next to me, young Vincent gently pressed a wolf fang charm into my hand
00:14:02His own hands were covered in fresh wounds
00:14:04It was my mother who taught Vincent the spell to enchant the charm
00:14:08She used to make many charms to protect me
00:14:10After her death, Vincent took her place
00:14:12Vincent carefully dripped his blood onto a wolf fang, preparing another charm
00:14:15Suddenly, I rushed in and snatched it from his hands
00:14:18I clenched my fist tightly, and the wolf fang crumbled into glittering particles of light
00:14:23You are not making charms for her!
00:14:25That's enough! How long are you going to keep bullying Jade?
00:14:28Vincent stared at me with open disgust
00:14:30He turned and walked away without another word
00:14:32I stood frozen as tears welled in my eyes
00:14:34Vicinit, have you forgotten?
00:14:36My mother died because of Jade's mother
00:14:38In the present, Jade glanced deliberately toward me with a provocative smile
00:14:43Jade doesn't even like those show's tears charms
00:14:46This is just her way to provoke me
00:14:49My hands clenched into fists
00:14:52I turned and shut the door behind me
00:14:54At the same moment I turned away, Vincent looked up
00:14:57Why did Lydia leave? Is she mad at me?
00:15:01Vincent watched my back for a long moment, deep in thought
00:15:04Vincent, you despise me so much
00:15:06Don't worry
00:15:07In three days, you and I will never have to see each other again for good
00:15:11Inside the magnificent palace hall, nobles dressed in luxurious attire mingled and danced beneath glittering chandeliers
00:15:19At the center of the crowd, Jade stood with red-hidden eyes, crying softly as several guests gathered around her
00:15:26in sympathy
00:15:26After tonight's farewell a banquet, you'll be sent to marry our enemy, the brutal snow wolf king
00:15:32And as your sister, all Lydia cares about is her marriage with Vincent?
00:15:36She's even forcing him to mate with her
00:15:38She's ridiculous
00:15:40Jade, we'll miss you so much
00:15:42I am a princess of the silver moon pack
00:15:44The pack must come before my personal feelings
00:15:46If the marriage can put a stop to the bloodshed between us, then it shall be done
00:15:50You've got such a big heart
00:15:51How can Lydia miss out on your farewell party?
00:15:53This is outrageous, maybe she doesn't deserve to be the princess of silver moon pack after all
00:15:58Talking behind my back
00:16:00I entered the hall dressed in an elegant gown, my presence sharp and commanding
00:16:05I walked straight through the crowd until I stood before Jade and the gossing nobles
00:16:09Who are you to judge me?
00:16:12I drained the wine in my glass in one motion and turned, leaving the banquet alone
00:16:18Near the silver wolf statue in the garden, I paused beside it, trying to clear the alcohol from my head
00:16:23Sister, I know you decided to take my place and go to the snow wolf pack instead
00:16:27But that was your own choice, I never forced you
00:16:30Behind me, Vincent quietly appeared, watching from a distance
00:16:33Jade noticed him, a cold smile briefly curled at the corner of her lips
00:16:37She placed a hand over her chest
00:16:38Because I stood between them, Vincent could not see what Jade was doing
00:16:41She secretly cast a spell
00:16:43Suddenly my arm moved against my will as if guided by an invisible hand
00:16:46A bolt of lightning magic struck toward Jade
00:16:48Vincent reacted instantly, he cast a spell that slammed into me
00:16:53Vincent rushed forward and pulled Jade protectively into his arms
00:16:57He glared furiously at me
00:16:58Enough!
00:16:59His teeth ground together with anger
00:17:02I thought you were only a bit childish
00:17:04But this is too much, you are pure evil
00:17:06You almost killed Jade, and for what?
00:17:10If your mother were still alive, she would be utterly ashamed to see what you've become
00:17:15Vincent
00:17:15My hand lifted, as magic gathered in my palm
00:17:21Vanessa raised his hand as well
00:17:22We faced each other in open confrontation
00:17:26While the surrounding guests stared in shock
00:17:29In our previous life, during the eight years after we didn't marry
00:17:32We argued over Jade countless times
00:17:33But we never truly tried to hurt each other
00:17:36I raised my hand higher, but this time, golden light burst from my palm and shot toward Vincent
00:17:41His eyes widened in shock
00:17:42Around us, the crowd gasped in disbelief
00:17:45Suddenly I coughed up blood
00:17:46The golden light in my hand flickered and dissolved just inches before reaching Vincent
00:17:50My legs gave out beneath me
00:17:52My legs gave out beneath me
00:17:53I fell forward, but landed in a firm pair of arms
00:17:58Lydia, what's wrong with you?
00:18:00For a brief moment, panic flashed across his face
00:18:03With the last of my strength, I grabbed his collar and clenched it tightly
00:18:07You have no right to speak about my mother
00:18:13Lydia, Lydia
00:18:16Vincent, I
00:18:18Vincent did not stop
00:18:19His attention remained entirely on me as he strode away, leaving Jade behind
00:18:24Jade's expression darkened instantly
00:18:26Lydia, you're already going to marry our enemy and walk to your own death
00:18:31Yet you're still trying to steal Vincent from me
00:18:34The next thing I knew, I was lying weakly on my bed
00:18:38Barely conscious as the witch doctor finished casting a healing spell and quietly left the room
00:18:42I slowly opened my eyes
00:18:44The first thing I saw was Vincent standing beside the bed, waiting with visible guilt in his expression
00:18:49In our previous life, Vincent never came to see me on his own
00:18:53Even when I was gravely ill, he only sent someone to summon a healer
00:18:57He avoided me as if I were a plague
00:18:59Why are you here?
00:19:01I'm sorry
00:19:03There's no need for apologies between us anymore
00:19:06Leaf
00:19:07I closed my eyes
00:19:09Behind me, a sharp sound suddenly echoed through the room
00:19:12Vincent had slapped himself hard across the face
00:19:14Moments later, the sound of his footsteps faded
00:19:17The door opened, then closed
00:19:20Only then did I fully open my eyes again
00:19:22Vincent, you will be free very soon
00:19:24In just a few days
00:19:26You will finally marry the woman you have loved through both lifetimes
00:19:29After that, you will never have to see me again
00:19:32And I will never have to suffer for you anymore
00:19:34Moonlight, outlined Vincent's tall figure standing outside my door
00:19:39He remained there, motionless, for two days and nights
00:19:44Inside my room, I opened, a silver jewel box encrusted with diamonds
00:19:49Inside rested a wolf hand charm
00:19:51The one Vincent had made for me long ago, before Jade
00:19:54Before everything changed
00:19:56Through the window, I glanced toward Vincent standing outside
00:20:00Since that night, Vincent has stood outside my door for two days and nights
00:20:04But I haven't let him in
00:20:06Lydia, I will marry you
00:20:09I will spend the rest of my life making up for what I did to hurt you
00:20:13I swear it in the name of the goddess of the moon
00:20:16I raised my hand and quietly cast a spell
00:20:19Inside the room, the lights dimmed instantly
00:20:22Vincent waited outside for a moment longer
00:20:25Then, realizing I would not answer him
00:20:28He finally turned and walked away
00:20:29I heard his footsteps fade
00:20:31A single tear slipped down from the corner of my eye
00:20:34He has no idea
00:20:36Tomorrow, I will take my sister's place and marry the snow wolf Alpha
00:20:39I will mate with our enemy, with little chance to survive
00:20:42The woman he will marry is Jade
00:20:44Deep within the silver moon packs forest, white roses bloomed everywhere on the day of the mating ceremonies
00:20:49The ceremonial grounds were lavishly decorated, and a crowd gathered around the central altar
00:20:54As that's Cantrish and Evistalans of Wessinguna Sendyong's
00:20:58At the boundary where the forest met the snow fields, I stood alone
00:21:02I turned back to look at the dense forest behind me, my eyes filled with quiet reluctance
00:21:07By now, Vincent has probably received the surprise I left for him
00:21:11Vincent, what I owed you from our last life has been repaid
00:21:14A pack of snow white wolves emerged from the snowy plain and approached me, their eyes fierce
00:21:19You longer belong to the forest
00:21:23Come with us
00:21:25I turned back calmly and walked toward them
00:21:27Wess lifted a veil over my face, then climbed onto the back of one of the wolves
00:21:32In the distance, a brown wolf burst from the forest, racing toward us at full speed
00:21:37The wolf skidded to a halt before the snow wolves but was quickly surrounded
00:21:41With no other choice, it shifted into human form
00:21:45It was Vincent
00:21:46I turned and saw his face, shock flooded my expression
00:21:49Vincent, what is he doing here?
00:21:52I sat atop the snow wolf, my face hidden beneath the veil
00:21:55Isn't he supposed to be at the altar with Jade, preparing for the mating ceremony?
00:21:59What is he doing here?
00:22:00Vincent spotted me and immediately rushed forward
00:22:03The snow wolves beside me surged ahead as one, walking his path and snarling fiercely
00:22:08Vincent Armand, one more step, and the snow wolf army will charge into your land and
00:22:14tear your clan apart
00:22:17Vincent gritted his teeth and stopped
00:22:18But his eyes remained fixed on me, filled with reluctance and aching of affection
00:22:23Let me escort you
00:22:25I remained silent
00:22:27Are you mad at me for marrying your sister?
00:22:30I froze slightly
00:22:31So he thinks I'm Jade, and he got here early for her
00:22:35Guess the big surprise hasn't reached him yet
00:22:37But this is a debt I owe her
00:22:40I owe it to her mother, I had no other choice
00:22:44Jade, forgive me, please
00:22:46Beneath my veil tol like her veil, I let out a bitter smile
00:22:49I'm sorry I couldn't stop this marriage
00:22:53But one day, I will lead an army
00:22:56Crush the snow wolf pack, and bring you back safe and unharmed
00:23:01Believe me, Vincent Armand, back away now, or your life ends here
00:23:08Take me
00:23:09Take me
00:23:10The snow wolf snarled again and forced Vincent backward before turning as one
00:23:14They sprinted across the snow field and disappeared into the distance
00:23:18Behind us, Vincent chased a few desperate steps before stopping
00:23:24Vincent walked back toward the forest in a daze, each step feeling heavy
00:23:28If I had tried just a little harder, maybe Jade wouldn't have had to go
00:23:31He was probably thinking
00:23:33She must hate me for this
00:23:35But there's nothing I could do
00:23:36He returned to the ceremonial altar deep within the forest
00:23:39The gathered guests were visibly exhausted from waiting
00:23:42When they saw Vincent return, many of them let out quiet sighs of relief
00:23:47Vincent, your behavior is outrageous
00:23:50You kept all these people waiting and left my daughter standing here humiliated
00:23:54Is this a message to my house?
00:23:57Vincent knelt halfway in a formal salute, accepting the reprimand without protest
00:24:02Jade quickly reached for my father's arm and gently shook her head at him, coaxing
00:24:08Forget it, let's begin
00:24:09Vincent took a deep breath and slowly walked up onto the altar
00:24:12He stopped in front of Jade, regret filled his face
00:24:15The witch raised her staff and chanted an incantation
00:24:19The moon god be our witness
00:24:22Princess Jade and Beta Vincent shall mark one another with the bite of a mate bond
00:24:28From this moment on, your souls are bound till death do you part
00:24:34Under my father's stern gaze and the expectant eyes of the guests, Jade stepped closer to Vincent
00:24:39Vincent closed his eyes and tilted his head slightly, fists clenched tightly
00:24:43This is it, Jade and I will finally become destined mates
00:24:47Jade removed her veil and bit down on Vincent's neck
00:24:49That instant, a silver moon mark appeared on Vincent's wrist
00:24:53Jade tilted her head, watching him with anticipation
00:24:56Vincent opened his eyes and lowered his head to look at her
00:24:59The moment he saw her face, he froze
00:25:01Shock flooded his expression
00:25:03What? Jade?
00:25:05Vincent stared at Jade in disbelief
00:25:08Why is it you?
00:25:10Jade avoided his gaze, her expression shy and hesitant
00:25:13I... I don't know why either
00:25:15Yesterday my sister she was said you willing to go to the snow wolf pack, so...
00:25:19Vincent's eyes widened
00:25:20What did you say?
00:25:21The one marrying into the snow wolf pack is Lydia?
00:25:24He suddenly grabbed Jade by the shoulders, his hands trembling
00:25:27Then that woman, the one taken away by the snow wolves alone
00:25:32I'm sorry I couldn't stop you from marrying our enemy
00:25:36But listen, one day I will lead an army, crush those snow wolves and make them beg for life beneath
00:25:40our feet
00:25:41I will bring you back
00:25:43Safe and sound
00:25:46Trust me
00:25:47Behind the veil, she gave a bitter smile
00:25:50Time to go
00:25:53The snow wolf snarled and forced him back before turning his back one and sprinting away
00:25:57He chased after them a few desperate steps
00:26:02Vincent suddenly bolted from the altar platform
00:26:05Midstright, he transformed into a wolf and sprinted toward the snowfields at full speed
00:26:11Vincent, where are you going?
00:26:13But he was already gone, his voice echoing with anguish and regret
00:26:16Inside the snow wolf palace, the halls were built entirely from ice and packed snow,
00:26:21cold and gleaming beneath pale light
00:26:22I walked slowly into the grand hall
00:26:24Every snow wolf present stared at me with undisguised hatred
00:26:27Low murmurs rippled through the crowd
00:26:29At the far end of the hall sat the ice throne
00:26:31Upon it lounged Damien Wraith, white hair, loose curls, and a white cloak draped across his shoulders
00:26:37His gaze rested on me as though he were looking at a corpse
00:26:40I opened my mouth to speak
00:26:42But Damien attacked
00:26:43I instantly sensed the killing intent
00:26:46My eyes sharpened
00:26:47With a flash of magic
00:26:48A long sword appeared in my hand
00:26:50Just in time to block the wolf claws of Damien
00:26:52Who lunged at me in his wolf form
00:26:54In the blink of an eye, we exchanged several rapid strikes
00:26:57Damien shifted back into human form
00:26:59The earlier contempt in his eyes faded slightly
00:27:01Replaced by a flicker of interest
00:27:03Then he vanished
00:27:04A heartbeat later he reappeared behind me
00:27:07Gripping my throat in a crushing hold
00:27:09His chest pressed against my back as he restrained me
00:27:12I struggled to breathe
00:27:13You can't kill me
00:27:15Your people have suffered under the silver moon curse for generations
00:27:19If you don't form a mate bond with me, none of you will live past 25
00:27:23Damien's hand morphed into a wolf claw and pierced into my chest
00:27:26Blood trickled down as he studied the terror in my eyes with cold fascination
00:27:32It seems you don't know
00:27:34Your blood alone can also weaken the curse
00:27:37Looking at him now, so young yet overflowing with killing intent
00:27:40I finally understand why Jade died the very day she came here to form a bond
00:27:44I forced myself to speak through the pain
00:27:46My blood can't save your entire clan
00:27:49My blood can't save your entire clan
00:27:51But if you bond with me, the curse will truly be broken
00:27:54And after that, you'll never have to fear the silver moon curse again
00:27:58The hall erupted into heated discussion
00:28:01Damien slowly released me and stepped back
00:28:05I clutched my throat, gasping for air
00:28:08Suddenly he gripped my chin and lifted my face, forcing me to meet his eyes
00:28:12He studied me for a moment
00:28:14Interesting
00:28:15I'll give you a chance to live
00:28:17Walk out of this hall alive
00:28:19If you fail, I'll lock you away and drain your blood every day until the curse on every snow wolf
00:28:24is gone
00:28:25Before I could respond, Damien disappeared
00:28:28I looked around
00:28:29Every snow wolf in the hall vanished at the same time
00:28:32Damien?
00:28:34Where did you all go?
00:28:36A low, thunderous brawl suddenly echoed from above
00:28:39I slowly lifted my gaze
00:28:41Beyond the transparent ice ceiling, a massive white bear stood outside, staring down at me
00:28:45Its eyes blazed with hunger and savage intent
00:28:48My eyes widened in horror
00:28:52Not far from the palace, Damien and several snow wolves stood quietly, observing me through the transparent ice structure
00:28:58Alpha, are you truly going to kill her?
00:29:01Damien's eyes remained cold as he watched me inside
00:29:04If what she said is true, we can always kill her after the curse is lifted
00:29:08But blood feuds like ours are never forgotten
00:29:10If we simply let her go, our ancestors and the clansmen who died will never accept it
00:29:15He paused, his gaze fixed on me
00:29:17Let her suffer a little first
00:29:19Inside the palace, I stood tense and alert
00:29:21Damien watched me closely
00:29:23I suddenly turned and tried to run
00:29:26With a thunderous crash, the giant bear smashed through the ice roof
00:29:29Shards of frozen stone rained down as it landed directly in front of me, blocking my escape
00:29:34Outside, Damien continued watching
00:29:36Looking at her closely, he thought
00:29:38She is quite lively, and beautiful
00:29:40A pity she was born in the wrong place and came to the wrong place
00:29:44She was always destined to become a sacrifice for her hatred
00:29:47He exhaled quietly, he had no desire to watch me torn apart
00:29:50Turning away, he gave an order
00:29:52When it's over, bring her body back to the inner hall
00:29:55Have the witch-octer keep her alive, that will be enough
00:29:58Yes, Alpha
00:29:59Damien began to walk away
00:30:01He had barely taken a few steps when startled cries erupted behind him
00:30:06Alpha, something's happening
00:30:08Damien froze in place, momentarily stunned
00:30:11Inside the palace, I drew my sword
00:30:14The entire blade erupted into blazing flames
00:30:18Shock, quickly followed by admiration across his features
00:30:22On my face, cold sweat beaded across my skin, yet my expression remained steady and calm
00:30:29I stood with my flaming sword raised
00:30:31The fear and panic that once filled my eyes had completely vanished
00:30:35The roaring flames startled the giant bear
00:30:37It instinctively retreated, letting out a low, uneasy growl
00:30:41I held the burning sword in one hand while chanting a spell with the other
00:30:44Golden runes spilled from my lips one after a gather, spiraling around the blade
00:30:49The flames surged higher and higher, growing nearly as tall as the bear itself
00:30:56With a fierce shout, I lifted the sword with both hands, and leaped into the air, charging towards the giant
00:31:02bear
00:31:03Outside, watching from a distance, Damien's expression deepened with surprise
00:31:07In his eyes now shone unmistakable admiration
00:31:09The blazing fire terrified the giant bear, causing it to turn and flee
00:31:13But I struck first
00:31:15With a powerful swing, I brought the sword down in a blazing arc
00:31:18One clean strike
00:31:19The bear's head was severed instantly
00:31:21The massive body collapsed to the ground, shaking the palace like an earthquake
00:31:25I landed lightly
00:31:26I planted one foot on the fallen bear's head
00:31:29My body smeared with blood and fire
00:31:31After a moment, my strength gave way
00:31:34My body swayed
00:31:35I drove the sword into the ground to stable myself
00:31:38Then dropped to one knee, breathing heavily
00:31:41A deep claw wound tore across my right shoulder
00:31:44Blood steadily soaking through my clothes
00:31:46The watching snow wolves stared in disbelief
00:31:49Everyone except Damien looked completely stunned
00:31:52That silver moon woman killed a giant bear by herself
00:31:55If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I never would have believed it
00:31:59Could she possess some extraordinary power?
00:32:03Alpha, should we take advantage of her weakness and finish her off?
00:32:06Damien studied me for a long moment
00:32:08Then he lifted his hand slightly and turned away
00:32:10Withdraw
00:32:10The others froze briefly before quickly following him
00:32:13As they left, the first subordinate kept glancing back toward me, muttering quietly
00:32:17I can't believe it
00:32:18The alpha who's always so cold and ruthless actually let that woman live
00:32:22Inside my new room, I sat on the edge of the bed with one shoulder exposed
00:32:26I poured a vial of crystal clear glowing liquid onto the claw wound on my shoulder
00:32:30Unnoticed by me, Damien quietly stepped inside
00:32:33Seeing me with my robe partly loosened, he leaned against the doorframe and watched in silence for a moment
00:32:38The liquid touched the wound
00:32:40The torn flesh immediately began to close
00:32:42Just as I reached to pull my clothes back into place, Damien walked over and pressed down on the hand
00:32:47holding my robe
00:32:48I startled, my heart suddenly tightening
00:32:50Who's there?
00:32:52I turned my head
00:32:53Damien stood before me
00:32:54An untamed aura of wildness and killing intent radiating from him
00:32:58In an instant, a dagger slid from my sleeve
00:33:00I raised it and pressed the blade against Damien's throat
00:33:03He arched a brow, completely unafraid
00:33:06Instead of retreating, his hand slid along my arm before gripping my chin and lifting my face toward his
00:33:11His gaze lingered between my eyes and my lips
00:33:15Such courage
00:33:16Do you really think you could kill me?
00:33:21Suddenly my body froze
00:33:22I could no longer move
00:33:24The dagger clenched in my hand became encased in frost
00:33:27The thin layer of ice spread quickly before shattering in the fragments
00:33:30Alarm flashed across my eyes
00:33:32Damien lifted me effortlessly and threw me down onto the bed
00:33:36I pushed against his chest in panic, watching him warily
00:33:39What are you doing?
00:33:40Making you fulfill your obligation
00:33:43What?
00:33:44You're going to become my mate
00:33:47Damien leaned down
00:33:48His sharp fangs pierced the side of my neck
00:33:51I grabbed his chest instinctively, trying to push him away
00:33:54At that moment, a snow white mark appeared on my wrist
00:33:57Damien pulled me into a fierce kiss
00:34:03Loud pounding erupted at the door
00:34:07Alpha!
00:34:08The silver moon beta Vincent has forced his way into the palace alone
00:34:12He says he'll die before leaving, unless he sees the luna
00:34:15Then what do you want from me?
00:34:18I don't understand
00:34:22Damien's jaw tightened, gold light flickered beneath his skin
00:34:26Vincent, the beta who couldn't protect you
00:34:28He wants to see you now?
00:34:30I didn't speak
00:34:31My heart slammed against my ribs
00:34:33He studied my face, and then a cold smile curved his mouth
00:34:37Bring him in
00:34:38Vincent stood surrounded by snow wolves
00:34:40Claws extended, a snarl echoing across the frozen earth
00:34:43His armor was damaged, blood streaked his face
00:34:45But his eyes burned with desperate fury
00:34:47The palace doors opened
00:34:49I appeared beside Damien
00:34:51His hand rested at the small of my back
00:34:53The mark on my wrist glowed faintly
00:34:56Vincent's gaze landed on it
00:34:57No
00:34:58Lydia
00:34:59No
00:35:01You shouldn't have come
00:35:04I came to take you home
00:35:05This is my home now
00:35:07Damien's hand tightened on my waist
00:35:09You heard my moon gorgeous
00:35:11She belongs here now
00:35:13To me
00:35:14Vincent's power exploded
00:35:15Amber light burst from his chest
00:35:17Heavy, searing, burning
00:35:19The shift tore through his body
00:35:21His wolf lunged at Damien
00:35:25Damien met him mid-air
00:35:27Ice erupted from his palms, silver white, pure
00:35:30The shockwave shattered windows
00:35:36They tore across the courtyard, amber fire against silver ice
00:35:40Vincent's claws gouged through stone
00:35:42Damien's frost froze the air between them
00:35:45Every collision exploded into steam
00:35:48Vincent pinned Damien down
00:35:50His jaws opened, aiming for the throat
00:35:52I moved
00:35:54My sword cleared the sheath
00:35:55Gold rims spiraled along the blade as I whispered the spell my mother taught me
00:35:59Golden fire roared to life
00:36:01I slammed the plot of the blade into Vincent's chest
00:36:04He flew backward, crashing through three ice pillars
00:36:07Amber light flickered, then died
00:36:09I stood over him, fire blazing along my sword
00:36:12Go home Vincent
00:36:14If you come for me again, I won't miss
00:36:16He looked up at me, broken, bleeding, finally seeing
00:36:22Then he disappeared into the forest
00:36:24I lowered my sword, the fire went out
00:36:27Damien caught me before I could fall
00:36:31I sat alone, staring at the mark on my wrist
00:36:34The bond pulsed beneath my skin like a second heartbeat
00:36:37The door opened, Damien walked into view and sat in the chair across from me
00:36:41His posture was relaxed, but his eyes tracked every breath I took
00:36:46Why did you let him live?
00:36:49You could have killed him
00:36:51His expression didn't change
00:36:53If I killed him, would you forgive me?
00:36:57I stared at him
00:36:59What does it matter to you whether I forgive you or not?
00:37:02He stood and walked to the window
00:37:03Moonlight caught the silver in his hair
00:37:06You killed a bear with a burning sword
00:37:08You walked into my hall knowing I might kill you and you never begged
00:37:13I wanted you to suffer
00:37:15But then I watched you fight
00:37:17And I realized
00:37:18You're not like them
00:37:20You're not like anyone
00:37:22What are you saying?
00:37:24He crossed the room in three strides and stopped inches from me
00:37:27His hand lifted, fingertips brushing the spot on my neck where the mark rested
00:37:31I'm saying I don't want to kill you, Lydia
00:37:33And that terrifies me more than any enemy ever has
00:37:37I didn't sleep
00:37:38Around midnight, a soft scratching came at the window
00:37:41I rose carefully
00:37:43A wolf-toothed talisman hung from a silver chain, swaying in the wind
00:37:47The charm was old
00:37:48Vincent had made it for me when we were children
00:37:51A folded note was tucked beneath it
00:37:53I'll find a way, wait for me, V
00:37:56For a moment, I let myself remember
00:37:58The boy who carried me through the poison flower fields
00:38:01The boy who wiped away my tears
00:38:03Then I looked at the mark on my wrist
00:38:06Damien's mark
00:38:07I left the talisman on the windowsill
00:38:09Let the wind take it
00:38:12I found Damien in the great hall, studying maps
00:38:17A faction of Snove want war
00:38:19They've been gathering strength, waiting for the curse to break
00:38:22I studied the map
00:38:25What do you want?
00:38:27I want my people to survive
00:38:29I want to bury the hatred
00:38:31I want you to stay
00:38:34Not as a prisoner
00:38:36As my moon goddess
00:38:38My equal
00:38:39The warriors around us exchanged glances
00:38:42I looked at the mark on my wrist
00:38:44I'll stay
00:38:45But not because you command it
00:38:47The corner of his mouth curved
00:38:48I wouldn't expect anything less
00:38:51Three days passed
00:38:54The silver moon beta has returned
00:38:57He says he won't leave without seeing you
00:38:59I went to the border
00:39:02Vincent stood alone, thinner than before
00:39:05Shadows beneath his eyes
00:39:07You're still here
00:39:09I told you I would be
00:39:11He stepped forward
00:39:13The snow wolf's planking was shifted
00:39:15The growls rumbling
00:39:16He stopped, hands open, empty, unarmed
00:39:19Lydia, I know you think I chose Jade
00:39:22That I never loved you, but that's not the truth
00:39:24I didn't speak
00:39:27When we were children
00:39:28You were everything to me
00:39:31I would have died for you
00:39:32I almost did
00:39:34Then Jade came, I was weak
00:39:37I let her manipulate me
00:39:38But for the past three days
00:39:40I've thought of nothing but you
00:39:42The woman who faced a snow wolf alpha alone
00:39:44The woman who killed a bear with a sword
00:39:47The woman who walked into death to save her pack
00:39:50That wasn't cruelty
00:39:51That was courage
00:39:53And I was too blind to see it
00:39:55What do you want, Vincent?
00:39:57I want you to come home
00:40:00I want to marry you, Lydia
00:40:05Not Jade
00:40:07Never Jade
00:40:10I looked at his hands
00:40:12I can't
00:40:14Vincent's face went pale
00:40:16What?
00:40:17I made a choice, I'm choosing to stay
00:40:20With him?
00:40:22With the man who was going to kill you?
00:40:24He didn't kill me
00:40:26He gave me a choice
00:40:29No one in our pack ever gave me one
00:40:33Lydia, he's using you
00:40:34You think I don't know that?
00:40:36I spent my whole life chasing someone who never saw me
00:40:40I begged my father to let me marry a man who loved my sister
00:40:45I humiliated myself over and over for someone who looked at me with nothing but hate
00:40:50And now for the first time someone sees me
00:40:54Not a princess, not a pawn
00:40:56Someone who killed a bear and walked away
00:41:00I'm not giving this up
00:41:02Not for you
00:41:04Not for anyone
00:41:05He lowered his head
00:41:07Then let me protect you
00:41:09Even if you won't come home
00:41:11You can't protect me, Vincent
00:41:14He looked up and I watched the truth finally settle into his bones
00:41:18I walked back alone
00:41:20Damien waited at the edge of the trees
00:41:22He fell in to step beside me
00:41:24After a long silence
00:41:26I would let you go
00:41:29If you chose him
00:41:30I would hate it
00:41:32But I wouldn't stop you
00:41:34Why?
00:41:36He stopped and turned to face me
00:41:38Because watching you leave would be easier
00:41:41Than watching you stay out of obligation
00:41:43He held out his hand
00:41:46I took it
00:41:49Damien took me to a cliff overlooking a hidden city
00:41:51Towers of ice and stone
00:41:53Bridges of silver thread
00:41:54Lights glowing in the windows
00:41:56This was us before the curse
00:41:58Before your ancestors hunted us
00:42:01I gazed down
00:42:02You hid it
00:42:04Because your father would have destroyed it
00:42:07I don't want war, Lydia
00:42:10My father wanted war
00:42:11His father, too
00:42:14They died with nothing but hatred in their hearts
00:42:17Then don't
00:42:18It's not that simple
00:42:20There are those who will never accept you
00:42:22I know
00:42:24And you'll still face them?
00:42:26I've spent my whole life fighting for people who didn't wanted me
00:42:30At least now I'm fighting for something real
00:42:32He kissed me
00:42:33When we broke apart
00:42:34My sword was between us
00:42:35I hadn't even realized I'd drawn it
00:42:38Still want to kill me?
00:42:41Always
00:42:43Chaos greeted us when we returned
00:42:46Warriors moved through the halls with weapons drawn
00:42:49Eastern outpost was hit
00:42:50Ragnar's wolves
00:42:53They left a message
00:42:54Words written in blood
00:42:55Death to the silver moon whore
00:42:57The old ways returned
00:42:58Damien's ice war exploded
00:43:00Ross braced across the floor
00:43:01Windows packed
00:43:04How many dead?
00:43:06Six
00:43:07Two wounded
00:43:08Call the war council
00:43:10Damien was silent for a long time
00:43:12He stared at the map
00:43:13At the northern mountains where Ragnar's camp lay
00:43:16Who is he?
00:43:18An old wolf from my father's generation
00:43:21Never met a silver moon in his life
00:43:23But he's hated them forever
00:43:24He hates you
00:43:26Hates peace
00:43:28Hates any kind of change
00:43:30He wants war
00:43:31He always has
00:43:33Before
00:43:34The curse held him back
00:43:37Now that it's gone
00:43:38The wind outside stopped
00:43:40The snow stopped
00:43:41The whole hall went quiet
00:43:43I looked at the markings on the map
00:43:45Ragnar's camp wasn't far
00:43:47What was he waiting for?
00:43:49Damien didn't speak
00:43:50He just stared out the window at the rising moon
00:43:53The full moon was three days away
00:43:55I knew something was coming
00:43:58Damien came to my room with a wooden box
00:44:00Inside lay a sword
00:44:02A blade white as snow
00:44:03Etched with runes
00:44:04I made this for you
00:44:05It will focus your fire
00:44:06Make it stronger
00:44:07I picked up the sword
00:44:08It was lighter than I expected
00:44:10Perfectly balanced
00:44:11The runes pulsed with warmth
00:44:13Responding to my touch
00:44:14The mate bond broke the curse
00:44:16My people won't die before 25 anymore
00:44:18But the root of the curse remains
00:44:21Like cutting down a tree while the roots stay in the ground
00:44:24If the roots aren't burned
00:44:25It will grow back
00:44:27Tomorrow at the full moon
00:44:29A ritual can be performed to destroy the root completely
00:44:32But it will require you to give up something
00:44:35Memories
00:44:36I can't guarantee what you'll lose
00:44:37You knew this ritual was needed
00:44:40I knew if I told you
00:44:41You might refuse
00:44:42I won't refuse
00:44:44I chose you
00:44:45I chose this path
00:44:47I'll walk it to the end
00:44:51You don't know what you'll lose
00:44:53I know what I've gained
00:44:55I have you
00:44:57He kissed me
00:44:59His hands slid to my back
00:45:01Pulling me close
00:45:03His fingers found the strap of my dress
00:45:06He stopped
00:45:10I pulled the strap down myself
00:45:11He lifted me and laid me on the bed
00:45:15His body covered mine
00:45:16His hands pushing my dress up until nothing was left between us
00:45:19I've wanted this since the night you held a knife to my throat
00:45:23I laughed softly
00:45:25That did it for you?
00:45:26He kissed me
00:45:27Deeper
00:45:28He moved
00:45:30I woke to find Damien already dressed
00:45:33Silhouetted against the pale morning light
00:45:35He came to the bed and cupped my face
00:45:37Whatever the ritual takes from you
00:45:39I'll spend the rest of my life giving back
00:45:41He kissed me again
00:45:42Then rose
00:45:45Wait for me
00:45:46I watched him go
00:45:47The mark on my wrist pulsing warm
00:45:49The full moon rose
00:45:50Stood at the center of the circle
00:45:52Damien's sword strapped to my back
00:45:54Do you come willingly?
00:45:55I do
00:45:59Do you willingly give your blood to break the chains binding the children of snow?
00:46:05I do
00:46:06Do you accept the price?
00:46:08Knowing something will be taken from you?
00:46:11I accept
00:46:13I drew the blade across my palm
00:46:15Silver blood flowed
00:46:16The ice drank it in
00:46:17The force tore for me
00:46:19My mother's face
00:46:20Vincent's smile
00:46:21Eight years of hatred
00:46:23All of it pulled from my bones
00:46:25I screamed
00:46:26Light exploded from my body
00:46:27It spread across the lake
00:46:29Across the valley
00:46:29Across the world
00:46:30Then silence
00:46:31The moon turned gold
00:46:33It's just done
00:46:34The priestess whispered
00:46:35The curse
00:46:36A blade drove through her chest from behind
00:46:38She fell
00:46:39Behind her stood a massive wolf
00:46:41Shifting to human form
00:46:42A scarred face
00:46:43A scarred face
00:46:44Ice cold as the frozen wastes
00:46:45Black Frost stripped from his claws
00:46:47Not ice
00:46:48Something wrong
00:46:49Something that made the air crackle with rot
00:46:51Ragnar
00:46:52Did you think we would let you free us?
00:46:55The old ways made us strong
00:46:57Weakness like yours
00:46:58It deserves to die
00:47:00It deserves to die
00:47:01He raised his hand
00:47:02Black Frost surged forth
00:47:04Streaked with sickly purple
00:47:05The black struck Damien in the chest
00:47:07Hurling him through three ice pillars
00:47:09Wherever the frost touched
00:47:10Ice rotted to ash
00:47:11On the distant ridges
00:47:13Black light flickered
00:47:14Dozens
00:47:15Hundreds
00:47:16Snow wolves with black frost
00:47:18Hurling from their claws
00:47:19Kill her
00:47:20Kill them all
00:47:21The traitor's charge
00:47:25I drew Damien's sword
00:47:27The words of power came to my lips
00:47:29Golden fire raced along the blade
00:47:31Blazing in darkness
00:47:32The curse later night
00:47:33I met in passing
00:47:35Golden fire
00:47:35Colliding with black frost
00:47:37Steam exploded
00:47:38His frost tried to climb my blade
00:47:40My fire turned away
00:47:42Damien rose from the bubble
00:47:43Silver white ice gathering in his palms
00:47:45He fought beside me
00:47:47His ice gathering the black frost head on
00:47:49But there were too many
00:47:51Ragnar appeared before me
00:47:53Black Frost driving around him
00:47:54The curse held us back
00:47:56Now that it's gone
00:47:58We can finally become
00:47:59What we were meant to be
00:48:01He thrust both hands forward
00:48:03Black Frost exploded toward me
00:48:05I raised my sword
00:48:06Golden fire blazed brighter than ever before
00:48:09The fire made my frost
00:48:10The frost pushed closer
00:48:12My fire flickered
00:48:13Damien grabbed my hand
00:48:15His ice flowed into the spawn
00:48:17Not fighting my fire
00:48:18Beating it
00:48:19Golden fire detonated
00:48:21The blast hurled Ragnar off the cliff
00:48:23His arms scattered
00:48:24They fled
00:48:25I collapsed
00:48:26Damien caught me
00:48:28It's not over
00:48:29He looked at the ridges
00:48:30Where black frost still glowed in the distance
00:48:32No
00:48:33It's not
00:48:36Survivors gathered in the war room
00:48:38Blood stained the ice floors
00:48:39Ragnar has been planning this for months
00:48:42He was waiting for the curse to break
00:48:45Where did he get the black frost?
00:48:47That's not snow wolf magic
00:48:49Before the curse
00:48:50There was something in the north
00:48:51Something ancient
00:48:54Something hungry
00:48:55Our ancestors sealed it away
00:48:58Ragnar found a way to use it
00:49:00He produced a folded ladder
00:49:02Found on one of Ragnar's lieutenants
00:49:04A silver moon seal
00:49:05Already broken
00:49:07I opened it
00:49:08My blood went cold
00:49:09Kill the princess
00:49:10Take the north
00:49:12When the snow wolf army marches south
00:49:14The silver moon court will tear itself apart
00:49:16Trying to stop you
00:49:18The throne will be mine
00:49:19No signature
00:49:20But I knew the handwriting
00:49:22Jade
00:49:22I stood by the window
00:49:24Watching the snow fall
00:49:25Damien found me there
00:49:27Your sister wants you dead
00:49:28She's willing to start a war to make it happen
00:49:31I didn't turn
00:49:32She always wanted what I had
00:49:34She can't have you
00:49:36I turned
00:49:37Damien stood in the doorway
00:49:39His face hard
00:49:40His eyes burning
00:49:41Ragnar holds the pass
00:49:43If we march north
00:49:44Jade attacks from the south
00:49:46If we turn south
00:49:47Ragnar burns everything behind us
00:49:50She's trapped us
00:49:51Damien crossed to me
00:49:52And cupped my face
00:49:54Then we don't play by her rules
00:49:56He pulled out a smaller map
00:49:58The ice fang
00:50:00A hidden pass
00:50:01We can hit Ragnar
00:50:03Before Jade even knows we've moved
00:50:05That's suicide
00:50:07It's the only chance we have
00:50:09Then we go together
00:50:11He kissed me
00:50:14Together
00:50:17The ice fang pass was a forgotten trail
00:50:19Sure ice walls on either side
00:50:20The bottomless drop below
00:50:22Damien's silver white ice led the way ahead
00:50:24I stayed close behind him
00:50:26Golden fire from my sword driving back the darkness
00:50:28We marched through the night and cleared the pass by dawn
00:50:31Below, Ragnar's army was camped in the valley
00:50:34Thousands of them
00:50:35Black frost rose from their bodies like smoke
00:50:38Shrouding the camp
00:50:39What are they waiting for?
00:50:41Us
00:50:42He knew we'd come
00:50:43I looked at the cliffs flanking the valley
00:50:46It was a trap
00:50:47Then we don't fight his way
00:50:49I pointed to the eastern ridge
00:50:50You open the path
00:50:52Freeze the east cliffs solid
00:50:53I'll take the rear
00:50:54Seal the escape route with fire
00:50:56One push
00:50:57Kill Ragnar and pull out
00:50:58Damien smiled
00:51:00Good
00:51:00He raised his hand
00:51:02Silver white light exploded upward like a flare
00:51:05The campbell were erupted into chaos
00:51:07Damien shifted
00:51:08Silver white ice armor encased him
00:51:10Taller than the palace walls
00:51:12He charged down the slope
00:51:13Ice blasting from his feet
00:51:15Flash racing the eastern cliff into a smooth wall
00:51:17The traitors who tried to flank crashed into a controlled solid
00:51:21I followed
00:51:21Golden fire blazing along my head
00:51:23The first wave of traitors came at me
00:51:25I swam
00:51:26Fire exploded
00:51:27And they burned to ash
00:51:29A second wave
00:51:30A third
00:51:32Now
00:51:35My sword spun like a human
00:51:36Strings of golden fire bursting
00:51:38Out of every strike
00:51:42Damien sparked the path of hell
00:51:43Walls of ice
00:51:44New device
00:51:45Blades of ice
00:51:46Tearing the traitors formation to pieces
00:51:48Then Ragnar appeared
00:51:50He walked out from the heart of the camp
00:51:52Black frost forming armor around him
00:51:53Writhing like something alive
00:51:56Damien
00:51:58You finally came
00:52:00Damien handed back to human form
00:52:02The blade of silver white ice forming in his hand
00:52:06This ends Ragnar
00:52:07Ragnar smiled
00:52:09Black frost exploded from his feet like a tidal wave
00:52:12Sweeping forward
00:52:13Damien raised his hand
00:52:14A wall of ice rose
00:52:16The frost hit the wall
00:52:17But instead of shattering
00:52:18He eroded
00:52:22Your ice can't stop me
00:52:25The power of the north is awake
00:52:28What do you have to fight it with
00:52:30Damien charged
00:52:31Ragnar sidestepped
00:52:33Black frost forming fog
00:52:34And flash
00:52:35Damien's ice armor cracked
00:52:36Blood sprayed
00:52:39I lunged
00:52:40My sword swinging for Ragnar's neck
00:52:42He raised an arm to block
00:52:43Black frost meeting golden fire
00:52:45Steam exploding
00:52:46His power was too strong
00:52:48My fire was being pushed back
00:52:50Frost forming on my blade
00:52:51Damien attacked from his side
00:52:53His ice blade piercing Ragnar's shoulder
00:52:55Ragnar lured
00:52:56Black frost meeting
00:52:58I hit the ice wall
00:53:00Blood filling my mouth
00:53:01Damien crashed to the ground
00:53:03Half his ice armor shattered
00:53:04Ragnar stood in the center of the battlefield
00:53:06Black frost swirling around him
00:53:08This is your resistance
00:53:11I cannot be killed
00:53:14He gathered black frost between his palms
00:53:16Forming a sphere that grew larger and darker
00:53:18The air froze
00:53:20The ground cracked
00:53:21Damien threw himself in front of me
00:53:23While the ice froze
00:53:25Layer after layer
00:53:26The black frost hit the first wall
00:53:27And corroded it
00:53:28The second
00:53:29The third
00:53:30All the last
00:53:31Run!
00:53:32I didn't run
00:53:33I drove my sword into the ground
00:53:35Bit my tongue
00:53:36And painted my blood across the blade
00:53:38Gold rooms flared
00:53:39Not gold
00:53:40But white gold
00:53:41The color of the sun
00:53:42My mother had taught me this spell
00:53:44She said never to use it
00:53:45Because after
00:53:46Your power would be drained for a long time
00:53:48Maybe forever
00:53:50I used it
00:53:51Golden fire erupted from the blade
00:53:53Blasting upward
00:53:54Carrying the golden clouds
00:53:56Sunlight poured down
00:53:57Striking the black frost
00:53:58The frost halted
00:54:00Trembling in the light
00:54:01Damien lunged to me
00:54:03Pressing his palm against my back
00:54:05Silverlight ice armor
00:54:06The golden fire
00:54:07Shooting up a column of light into the sky
00:54:09And crashing back down onto Ragnar's arms
00:54:11The earth shook
00:54:12Traitors froze
00:54:14Burned
00:54:14Were swallowed by light
00:54:15Ragnar's frost spear detonated
00:54:17The shockwave threw him to the ground
00:54:19Black frost peeling away from his body like a shedding snake
00:54:22I collapsed to my knees
00:54:24My fire dying
00:54:25The runes went dark
00:54:26My body felt hollowed out
00:54:28Every ounce of strength gone
00:54:29Damien caught me
00:54:30Lydia
00:54:32I'm okay
00:54:33Just nothing left
00:54:38Ragnar pulled himself up
00:54:39His frost was shattered
00:54:41But he still had claws
00:54:42Still had fangs
00:54:43He shifted
00:54:44Massive black wolf
00:54:46Eyes like twin voids
00:54:47He charged at us
00:54:48Damien stepped in front of me
00:54:50His ice wave was gone
00:54:52His power was spent
00:54:54But he didn't retreat
00:54:55Run
00:54:56I didn't run
00:54:58I couldn't stand
00:54:59But I gripped my sword and knelt in the snow
00:55:01Watching Ragnar's black wolf bear down on us
00:55:04His claws spread
00:55:05Black frost dripping between them like drool
00:55:07A shadow slammed into him from the side
00:55:09Vincent
00:55:10He shifted in the dare
00:55:11His body speaking low
00:55:13Black frost tore across his back
00:55:15Blood exploded
00:55:16Spraying across my face
00:55:18He landed in front of me
00:55:20On his knees
00:55:21Between me and Ragnar
00:55:24Go!
00:55:24I bit my tongue and spat blood into my palm
00:55:26Gold runes flickered
00:55:28Weak
00:55:28Dying
00:55:29Vincent's amber light surged into me
00:55:31Merging with my fire
00:55:32Just enough to hold
00:55:33Vincent rose
00:55:35Seeing his sword
00:55:36A column of light shot the fire
00:55:38Striking the last
00:55:40Ragnar
00:55:40The black wolf burned to ash
00:55:43Vincent stood where he was
00:55:44His sword slipped from his hand
00:55:46Blood still poured from his back
00:55:48He turned and looked at me
00:55:50Then he fell
00:55:51I kneeling at his side
00:55:53Vincent!
00:55:54His eyes opened
00:55:55Gold faded
00:55:56Lydia
00:55:59Can I have another chance?
00:56:01I froze
00:56:02I know I was wrong
00:56:03I trusted the wrong person
00:56:05I hurt you
00:56:07But I would change
00:56:08Give me one chance
00:56:10I looked at him
00:56:12Blood soaked his back
00:56:13His eyes were fading
00:56:15You saved me
00:56:17Thank you
00:56:19Then
00:56:21But I can't go back
00:56:23His smile faltered
00:56:24I let it go, Vincent
00:56:26I remember what we had as children
00:56:29I remember you saved me
00:56:31His eyes dimmed
00:56:32But that's in the past
00:56:33I don't hate you
00:56:35But the one I love is him
00:56:37Then he smiled
00:56:38Not bitter
00:56:39Not pleading
00:56:41Accepting
00:56:42That's good
00:56:44As long as you don't hate me
00:56:45His eyes closed
00:56:46His chest was still moving
00:56:48Barely
00:56:49But still moving
00:56:50Damien crouched beside us
00:56:53He's alive
00:56:54He needs healing
00:56:55Warriors ran over
00:56:56Lifting him
00:56:57Carrying him away
00:56:58I pushed myself up
00:56:59With my sword
00:57:00My whole body shook
00:57:01I could barely stand
00:57:03On the ridge
00:57:04Stood a single figure
00:57:05Jade
00:57:08She walked down
00:57:09Dull gold light
00:57:10Gathered in her palm
00:57:11But it wasn't just light
00:57:12Black lines crawled up
00:57:14From her fingers
00:57:14Like cracks
00:57:15Like burned veins
00:57:16Spreading to her wrist
00:57:17The power
00:57:18Was consuming her
00:57:19Here you are
00:57:21She lunged
00:57:22A blade of dull gold light
00:57:24I raised my sword to block
00:57:26Impact driving me back
00:57:28A second strike
00:57:29Grazed my shoulder
00:57:30Blood welling
00:57:31A third set my sword
00:57:32Flying from my grip
00:57:33She stood over me
00:57:35Her light blade
00:57:36Against my throat
00:57:37Black lines had reached
00:57:38Her forearms now
00:57:39Like vines
00:57:40Like a curse
00:57:41Kill me
00:57:42Her hand trembled
00:57:43The light blade flickered
00:57:45Black lines spread
00:57:46Damien charged
00:57:47Hordex
00:57:48He had no sword
00:57:49No ice blade left
00:57:51His power spent
00:57:52But he ran
00:57:53Putting himself
00:57:54Between me and Jade
00:57:55Jade's light blade
00:57:56Stopped an inch
00:57:56From his chest
00:57:57Move
00:57:57No
00:57:58I'll kill you
00:58:00Do it
00:58:01Jade stared at him
00:58:02His eyes didn't blink
00:58:03He just stood there
00:58:04His chest against her blade
00:58:06You're protecting her too
00:58:07Yes
00:58:08You've known her for days
00:58:10Long enough
00:58:10Jade's hands trembled
00:58:12Black lines had reached
00:58:13Her elbows
00:58:14She looked down at her arms
00:58:16At the cracks spreading
00:58:17Beneath her skin
00:58:17It's eating me
00:58:20She looked toward
00:58:21Where Vincent had been
00:58:22Carried away
00:58:23Blood still stained
00:58:24The ground
00:58:25He'd almost died
00:58:26For me
00:58:27He protected her too
00:58:29Everyone protects her
00:58:31She looked at her hands
00:58:33Black lines had reached
00:58:35Her shoulders
00:58:35She'd chosen this path
00:58:37She'd chosen Ragnar
00:58:39Chosen the dark
00:58:40Chosen the hatred
00:58:41Chosen everything
00:58:43That would destroy her
00:58:44In the end
00:58:45She'd gotten nothing
00:58:46She let her light blade go
00:58:49I lose
00:58:50The black cracks
00:58:52Suddenly burst open
00:58:53Not cracks
00:58:54Fire
00:58:54Dull gold fire
00:58:56Burned out from beneath
00:58:56Her skin
00:58:57Through her sleeves
00:58:58Through her cloak
00:58:59Her whole body
00:59:00Was like a candle
00:59:01Burning from the inside out
00:59:03She didn't scream
00:59:04She stood there
00:59:05Watching her hands burn
00:59:07Lydia
00:59:09What?
00:59:11Do you hate me?
00:59:13No
00:59:14She smiled
00:59:15I don't hate you either
00:59:17Fire reached her shoulders
00:59:19Her face
00:59:20But she was finally letting out
00:59:21Every thing she could
00:59:22In her full life
00:59:23Flames swallowed her
00:59:24Dull gold fire
00:59:25Burned her to ash
00:59:26And the ash scattered
00:59:27On the wind
00:59:27Settling over the snow
00:59:29Where she'd stood
00:59:30There was only a black
00:59:31Scorch mark
00:59:33The wedding took place
00:59:34The wedding took place on the full moon
00:59:35The whole city came
00:59:36Snow wolves and silver moon stood together
00:59:39For the first time
00:59:40I walked through the crowd in a white dress
00:59:42Its runes still pulsing
00:59:44Damien waited at the altar
00:59:46White clothes
00:59:47His hair loose
00:59:48His eyes brighter than the moon
00:59:49The priestess raised her staff
00:59:51Do you come willingly?
00:59:53Yes
00:59:54Damien took my hands
00:59:55I was raised to hate you
00:59:57But then I met you
00:59:59You're not a monster
01:00:01You're the bravest
01:00:03Strongest person I've ever known
01:00:06I'll love you
01:00:08For the rest of my life
01:00:09I squeezed his hands
01:00:11I spent my whole life chasing love
01:00:13I thought something was wrong with me
01:00:16But when I came here
01:00:18You didn't want me to chase
01:00:20You wanted me to stand beside you
01:00:22To fight
01:00:23To choose you
01:00:25So I choose you
01:00:27Because you're the first person
01:00:28Who ever truly saw me
01:00:29The priestess raised her staff
01:00:33Then let it be done
01:00:35Damien pressed his forehead to mine
01:00:37Power surged between us
01:00:38Silver white ice and golden fire
01:00:40Becoming one
01:00:41The crowd erupted
01:00:42I kissed my husband
01:00:46Until death
01:00:47Not even after
01:00:5050 years later
01:00:51The moon rose
01:00:53As full as the night
01:00:54He married me
01:00:54I stood by the lake
01:00:56The wind carrying the scent of snow
01:00:57I was old now
01:00:59Could barely walk
01:01:00Three years ago
01:01:02Damien had gone in his sleep
01:01:03His hands still in mine
01:01:04You always did like the quiet
01:01:06I turned
01:01:07Vincent stood a few steps away
01:01:09His hair white
01:01:10His back bent
01:01:11But his eyes hadn't changed
01:01:13Still gold
01:01:15What are you doing here?
01:01:17Heard he passed
01:01:18Came to see how you were
01:01:20We stood side by side
01:01:21Neither speaking
01:01:22The lake was still
01:01:24The moon shattered across it
01:01:26Was he good to you?
01:01:28Yes
01:01:2950 years
01:01:30Every day
01:01:33That's good
01:01:36I should go
01:01:37Yes
01:01:38He turned
01:01:40Took a few steps
01:01:41Then stopped
01:01:42Lydia
01:01:43What?
01:01:45Next life
01:01:46I won't choose wrong
01:01:47He didn't look back
01:01:49He walked into the night
01:01:50I stood by the lake
01:01:52Watching the moon
01:01:53Its reflection on the water
01:01:54Was the same as 50 years ago
01:01:56I remembered the wedding day
01:01:58Damien said until death
01:01:59I said not even after
01:02:01The lake was still
01:02:03I looked down at the wolf tooth talisman
01:02:05In my hand
01:02:05And set it on a stone
01:02:06By the water
01:02:12I closed my eyes
01:02:14I closed my eyes
01:02:14I closed my eyes
01:02:14I closed my eyes
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