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My Alpha Is Bitter, But I Smelt His Heart
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00:00I can smell souls, the good smells sweet, the evil smell rotten, yet Alaric, the bloodthirsty wolf king, is a
00:07mystery.
00:08To me, he smells only of bitter sorrow, so I hid a piece of cake for him. I stuffed them
00:13into his large hands.
00:16The last person who gave me candy wanted me dead. What about you?
00:20I want you to be sweet. I want you to live a long, long life.
00:24I did not know then that bitterness meant pain. All I knew was that my world was built on scents.
00:30I am the only daughter of a high-ranking beta family. Father said this gift brought great danger.
00:35He rarely let me go out, so I was happy to see the world beyond our home.
00:40Today was like any other day, yet it felt different. Today is the Great Moon Festival,
00:45longevity festival, of Wolf King Alaric. I heard people whispering in the banquet hall.
00:50They said Alaric was a cruel and evil monster. I wanted to test my thought.
00:54While everyone cowered with their heads down, afraid to look at Wolf King Alaric,
00:59I thought to lift my nose and sniff. But my gaze met his through the silent crowd. It was completely
01:04unaffected.
01:05He did not smell foul nor rotten.
01:08Forgive her. She is simple-minded and knows no manners.
01:12Let her lift her head.
01:14Alaric's cold voice echoed through the hall.
01:17I want to look at her.
01:20Father had told me never to look directly at the Wolf King, but I did not understand why he was
01:25afraid.
01:26I believe beautiful things should be admired, just like all kinds of flowers in a sunlit garden.
01:31I wanted to stare at him every day.
01:34Alaric walked over to father and me. He lifted my chin and looked at me carefully.
01:38Alaric did not blame me, nor did he blame father. I could smell no foulness from him,
01:42nor any sweetness. For a Wolf King, that was strange.
01:47She is simple-minded. I beg you, Wolf King, to forgive her.
01:53You ought to go find your mom.
01:55The royal garden was much larger than our home garden. There were also huge green plants,
01:59perfect for hide and seek. While Mother chatted with the other noble ladies,
02:02I hid beside the huge green plants with my cake. I don't know if I was too good at hiding,
02:07or if Mother was too clumsy. She could not find me for a long time, but I saw Alaric. He
02:12stood beside
02:12a tall green plant. Pale moonlight fell on him. He looked like the moon god from a painting.
02:19I will give you anything you want. Oh? What do I want?
02:26If the Wolf King marries me, he will gain the support of my clan. Liar.
02:31But I did not control my volume, and both Alaric and the woman turned toward where I hid.
02:40Alaric was smarter than Mother. He spotted me right away, and stood outside the plants where I hid.
02:44Alaric, how did you know I was hiding here? Only when I came closer did I smell his scent.
02:49Not foul, not sweet, just a faint bitterness. Alaric walked up to me and studied me for a moment.
02:54You are Arthur's daughter, Lana? I nodded, still staring up at him. Why did he smell bitter?
03:01Alaric, have you ever eaten cake? He seemed surprised by my question and froze for a moment.
03:07When he did not answer, I blinked again. Why do you ask? Because he smelled bitter,
03:13as if he had never tasted sugar. I could not tell others about my ability to smell souls.
03:20This cake is very sweet. I just had some. I hoped it would make him less bitter. He looked down
03:26at the
03:26cake and laughed softly. Lana, you are quite brave. Thank you for the compliment, Alec.
03:37Someone once gave me cake, but she wanted me dead. What about you?
03:42I lifted my head sharply and met his icy eyes. I want Alaric to be sweet and live a long,
03:49long life. Lana! After a few steps, I remembered I had not finished speaking.
03:55That lady was lying to you. Don't believe her. After the banquet, Father and I were stopped by
04:00Alaric's guards and brought before him. How did you know she was lying to me, sweetheart?
04:07Did you eat the cake? He stood up and walked closer. The bitterness grew even stronger.
04:14He looked at me very strangely. I heard you are quite different, yet your mind is slow.
04:20I am getting smarter every day. The father walked up to the male lead and knelt down on one knee.
04:26Alaric, I beg you to punish me instead of my daughter. Have mercy on her.
04:32Father, what are you saying? Your father loves you deeply.
04:36He is the best father ever!
04:40Lana, you are so lucky. I never had a father. His scent turned very bitter now.
04:47My father can be yours too. His dark eyes pulled me in. Really allowed?
04:52Yes, it is. I am pleased with your gift. The pearl is a rare treasure. I don't mean the pearl.
05:01I mean your precious- Father trembled and looked at me. He bowed his head in fear.
05:06She is a child. Please forgive her.
05:10Your daughter is actually quite smart. He finally called me smart. He must be a good wolf.
05:15I will heal his bitter soul. He gently stroked my hair.
05:21Lana wants us to share you. I deserve death! Please forgive her!
05:27Father, did I do something wrong? I tried to comfort his pain. Father pulled me down to kneel.
05:33It is my fault! Spare her!
05:37Alaric helped me stand back up. I like her pure heart. She deserves a grand reward.
05:41Father collapsed in total despair. I seem to have made a mistake again. Father stayed awake all night
05:47long. Mother held me with red, crying eyes. I cried in mother's warm arms.
05:55I kept my secret from Alaric. The Alpha King said he would reward us.
06:00I know. Mother held me even tighter then. It is our fault.
06:03I do not know why they are wrong. Until early the next morning,
06:05several palace attendants arrived. Alaric kept his word to me.
06:09Luna, three days until you enter. I looked up and blinked at him.
06:14I am Lana, not Luna. The Alpha King named you Luna.
06:19Then the crowd of people left us. Mother looked at those jewels crying.
06:25What is Luna? It means you are the King's wife. Like my father and my mother.
06:33Dot thought for a moment and nodded. Then why are they crying so much?
06:36I wiped the tears from mother's face. I want to be Alaric's Luna.
06:40Mother only cried even harder now.
06:43It means you are the King's wife.
06:47Like my father and my mother. Dot thought for a moment and nodded.
06:50Then why are they crying so much? I wiped the tears from mother's face.
06:53I want to be Alaric's Luna. Mother only cried even harder now.
06:58Pack servants came to our house. They taught me many pack rules. The rules were very hard to learn.
07:04I only learned a few of them. One elder stared at me for long. Her face turned red and then
07:09white.
07:10What is the bedchamber business? She bit her lip and whispered softly.
07:15Always obey the King in bed.
07:18What about the rest of the time?
07:21Obey him at all times too. That business does not sound so special.
07:24On the day I entered the palace, my parents cried. I also started to cry along with them.
07:30Alaric arrived while I was still sniffling. He walked up and asked me quietly.
07:34Are you so afraid to be my Luna?
07:36I looked up at him with red eyes. His bright yellow robes made him look like Jade.
07:41Alaric, I am just so hungry.
07:44This was the absolute truth. Alaric did not expect this and laughed.
07:47Go and find some food for her. Make sure it is something sweet.
07:54Felix bowed and hurried out the door. Soon several plates of snacks were brought in.
07:58My eyes lit up at the sight of them. Alaric sat down right beside me.
08:02Are you not afraid of the Alpha King? I shook my head while chewing.
08:05He does not smell bad at all. Beneath the bitterness is a faint fragrance.
08:09It smells very wonderful to me. But everyone else is terrified of me.
08:14Then they must be the bad ones. Alaric, you should eat some too. This one is the sweetest of all.
08:22A light flashed in his dark eyes. He slowly took a bite of the cake. Felix stared with his eyes
08:27wide open.
08:28Is it sweet? I asked for credit. Yes, it is sweet.
08:31He smirked. I stuffed the rest into his mouth. I leaned in and took a deep breath. The bitterness
08:35seemed a bit lighter now, but it was only a tiny change. The scent stayed the same after that.
08:40Finally, he sighed and looked at me. He said with a helpless tone. I was confused.
08:45Throw them away. Do not stuff me. Take these away. He ordered coldly, but I was not even full yet.
08:52I quickly grabbed two more snacks. Alaric pinched my chubby, full cheek.
08:56Did Arthur starve you at home? No, he certainly did not. I overate and got indigestion. I really
09:03didn't eat that much. Alaric stood up at my third hiccup. The elder said my family shares my fate.
09:09If I fail, my parents will suffer. I covered my mouth to stop the hiccups.
09:13Walk with me. I ate too much too. Okay.
09:19I stood up immediately. Alaric pressed his lips and walked out. I followed him while covering my
09:24mouth. I looked at my feet and missed his stop. I crashed right into his back. I fell back, but
09:30he
09:31caught my waist, his bitter scent mixed with sweet incense. It smelled so wonderful and calming. He
09:37frowned. Then I smelled something foul. I pulled him behind a large rock. Shh. I covered his lips with
09:42my hand. Footsteps came closer and closer to us. It was that lady from the garden. She wore rich silk
09:48and had many servants. The alpha king is with Luna? Yes, my lady. The maid bowed low. I have been
09:54here two
09:54days unseen. That fool gets favored on day one. She snapped a peach branch in anger.
10:03Her family is the high beta and only my clan can truly help him. My lady, please watch your word.
10:09I
10:09did not understand their complex talk. They mentioned my family. I looked at Alaric after they left. Felix
10:14looked pale like the sky was falling. I made a big mistake again today. Alaric, please punish me,
10:18not my father. I will not punish you, Lana. He smiled and fixed my hair. But how did you know
10:25Cynthia was there? And why is she a bad person? I blinked my eyes at his question. Well? He trapped
10:31me against the roof. I am sleepy. Time for bed now. Lana is asleep. She knows nothing. Alaric let out
10:40a
10:40soft, amused laugh. I peeked out with just my eyes. The candlelight made his shadow long.
10:49You sleep before serving your king? Serving? The elder told me about that. I was scared to sleep
10:54alone tonight. But I'm not scared with Alaric. I am brave enough to serve you. I moved over to make
11:00some room. Do you even know what serving means? Of course I know what it means. Don't look down on
11:06me
11:06like that. Alaric asked when I stayed still. Do you really know what serving means? I blinked my
11:11eyes at him. Is this not serving right now? He laughed softly again. The pleasant scent of incense
11:16spread. He did not smell so bitter anymore. Go to sleep. He said quietly. Go to sleep. I nodded and
11:21closed my eyes. Then I opened them again. Can I move now? I cannot sleep if I stay still. You
11:29can.
11:30He said with a smile. I felt relieved and turned toward him. His nose was high and he was smiling.
11:35He was truly handsome. Alaric? I called him again. He just made a soft sound and replied.
11:41Um, what is your name? I looked up at the dark canopy. Everyone calls you Alaric. I think that
11:46is not your name. Like everyone calls my father Arthur. Alaric opened his eyes. We stared at the
11:51dark canopy together. A strong bitter scent came forward. I turned my head to look at him. Alaric.
11:58What? I did not hear clearly. I did not know many words yet. I did not know how to write
12:03it,
12:03but I nodded like a grown-up. I patted Alaric on the shoulder. Alaric froze for a moment.
12:08I will find you a teacher tomorrow. What? Why do I have to study?
12:14He found a female teacher for me. Then a servant said Cynthia had arrived. The teacher bowed and left
12:19quickly. Her sweet scent left with her. A foul smell took its place. Cynthia walked in with many people.
12:26Dot told me Cynthia was a general's daughter. The Alpha King married with her too. Why can Alaric have two
12:31wives? I came to sit with you, sister. You won't mind me, will you? The bad smell hit my nose.
12:37I stood
12:38up to leave immediately. Cynthia grabbed my hand before I could go. How dare you ignore me? Please
12:43let me go. Who do you think you are, Lana? Do not think the King loves you. He is only
12:49using your
12:49father. He will kill you both later. She let go because of the pain. Do not speak Ella Valaric. He
12:57won't
12:57kill us. You dare to bite me? She was angry and tried to slap me. I ducked and ran to
13:01the door.
13:02You hurt me first. You deserved it. I stuck out my tongue and scared to run. I crashed right into
13:08Alaric. I did not know when he arrived. Cynthia's smell was too strong. It covered Alaric's bitter
13:14scent. You are very clever, Cynthia. You planned my future for me. Alaric held me in his arms. He
13:22looked at Cynthia with a cold smile. Cynthia turned pale and knelt down. I did not mean that, my King.
13:28She looked up with crying eyes. But you never come to see me. Alaric ignored her and led me
13:35inside. I held my nose as we passed her. What is wrong? What I did? She smells a bit bad,
13:44I replied.
13:44Cynthia's face turned even whiter. Alaric laughed like it was a joke. Now you know why I don't visit.
13:49Cynthia left stumbling. Alaric let go of me after she left. You're smart. She'll wash for days.
13:55I wasn't happy because of his praise. Alaric, why do you have two wives?
14:01How many should I have, Lana? I liked him very much. I liked his face, voice, and scent. That's why
14:08I agreed to be his Luna. Only one. Father only has mother. Why have two?
14:16I'm different from your father. Why are you different? I didn't understand.
14:22He held my waist and sat on the couch. I'm the Alpha King. I'm different from everyone.
14:29Isn't the King the most powerful? Can't you do whatever you want? He let out a long sigh.
14:37Alaric, are you unhappy?
14:42Cynthia said I'm using your father. Not mad? I said my father is your father now.
14:49Helping you isn't using. He'd want to. You're good. You won't kill us.
14:54You're the first to call me good. He touched my hair and spoke softly.
15:01I patted his back gently. That's because they can't smell you.
15:08Okay. The bitterness faded more. I let go and felt satisfied. Can the Alpha King really
15:13only have one wife? Not for now. I heard Cynthia washed for four hours that day. She bought perfumes
15:22and washed three times daily. My lady is truly a silent wonder. I just heard that phrase from my teacher.
15:29But you have been snouking with the Alpha King. What if the King loses his patience?
15:33Alaric sent rare toys, but I refused them. I lay on the bed and covered my head.
15:39Then I just won't be his Luna anyway. Maybe there will be other ladies later.
15:48Maybe I was too angry. I had nightmares. I woke up feeling very scared. I held my pillow but couldn't
15:54find Dot. I ran to Alaric's palace. His palace was close and Felix met me. The hall was dark. Alaric
16:02was asleep. Luna, why are you here? I want to serve. I held my pillow and tried to enter.
16:09The King must call for you, lady. Felix blocked me, looking very troubled.
16:15But I'm scared to sleep alone. A foul smell drifted from the hall. I woke up and pushed Felix aside.
16:21Alaric, there is a bad person! A man by the bed raised a sword. He tried to stab toward the
16:26bed.
16:27Alaric managed to throw my pillow. It hit him but didn't stop him. A needle prick hurt when I sewed.
16:32A sword must hurt so much more. The man cursed and looked at me. He pulled the sword and stabbed
16:37me.
16:37I backed away and tripped on the floor. A shadow rushed over and caught me. He covered my eyes and
16:41threw a knife. I heard a groan as he fell. Drag him away. I pulled his hand away and looked.
16:47It was
16:48Alaric's handsome face. Felix stood nearby and bowed low. The Luna said she wants to serve.
16:53Alaric raised his eyebrows at me. Not angry anymore? I checked him over without a word.
16:57He seemed startled and wiped my tears. Were you frightened? Would you be safe if I stayed?
17:03Felix left and closed the door. Lana, now I know the world isn't evil.
17:08What are evil? He let out a soft laugh. You only need to know you're special.
17:13Can I be your only wife? Not for now. Big villain! Alaric is a bit busy. I am very busy
17:22too. I learn to
17:23read and write every day. Doctors surround me with needles and medicine. Maybe I drank too much medicine
17:29lately. I can't smell Alaric's bitterness much now. Dot, smell me. Am I bitter too? I frowned at the bowl
17:36of medicine. Dot thought I just hated the medicine. The Alpha King does this for your good. Is it not
17:42easier to memorize lessons now? It was true. This medicine was to fix my slow mind. The doctor
17:48said what my father said. Birth was hard and I stayed home too long. My mind stayed closed and my
17:54brain cloudy. No one wants to be a fool forever. I held my nose and drank the bowl. I just
17:59put a
18:00candied fruit in my mouth. A servant hurried inside to see me. Elena left the temple yesterday, Luna.
18:04She wants you to visit her palace.
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