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00:06begin to secure an early retirement i joined a secret surrogacy program to carry a test tube
00:11baby for a mysterious client i'm warning you again absolute confidentiality about the president's
00:17identity not a single word otherwise you won't live to see another sunrise
00:31mr president
00:36eyes on me
00:44take your clothes off
00:51three years by his side taking down his enemies handling the press i'm the one who deserves to
00:58stand next to him the first one to bear my air becomes the first lady
01:15not long after the other women in the surrogacy program started getting pregnant one by one
01:20i was the last one to find out i was pregnant once i have this baby i'll take the money
01:25and go
01:26first lady nah that's not in the cards for me nurse doctor surrogate number one just had her baby it's
01:32a
01:32boy leah guess that locks up the first lady spot for her the second the president saw the kid he
01:37had her and the baby kicked out said the baby she had was some other guy's bastard wait she actually
01:42hooked up with someone else during the surrogacy program i thought it was just number one being
01:46crazy enough to try it but then one by one the other women had their babies the president took
01:50one look at each and knew they weren't his every last one of them got kicked out take your bastard
01:54and get lost sorry mr president just give me another chance i swear i can give you a child before
01:58i
01:59knew it it was the day i went into labor come on push give it everything baby's almost here
02:13one last push come on you can do it the baby's here a healthy baby
02:25what's wrong
02:29what the hell i just gave birth to dog pups how does a woman give birth to dogs
02:36oh no this is bad the president won't even need a test no just one look and he'll know this
02:43isn't his
02:43i'm definitely getting kicked out now and the money gone
02:50what's going on here
02:59what should i do what should i do
03:09where's my baby
03:15tell me where is my child
03:17mr president i'm so sorry i let you down
03:21sorry for what
03:22i lied i
03:25i i wasn't pregnant that wasn't a baby coming out that was that was a massive toxic waste level crap
03:36a fake pregnancy so you mean my whole medical team can't tell if a woman's pregnant or not
03:41that's because i was so desperate to get pregnant with your baby i took all kinds of hormone shots and
03:46it it made me look pregnant today today i just ate too much and had to go
03:53what was that sound
04:01mr president you should stay back i just went it's pretty rank so i skipped a budget hearing and a
04:08national security council meeting and waited two hours here just for you to take a clap
04:13mr president i really didn't mean for this to happen just give me more time
04:18i promise i'll get pregnant with your baby i won't waste my sperm on you anymore
04:24but what about the surrogacy money
04:26after playing me like this you'll work as a cleaner in the white house until you've paid off your debt
04:31what
04:31what
04:35no money and now i'm stuck working for free what a joke
04:39you two little troublemakers you totally screwed me if it weren't for you who knows maybe i'd be first lady
04:45now
04:52okay that doesn't sound like any dog i've ever heard eh whatever but hey you're mine right
04:59you guys hungry
05:11wait you don't wanna nurse do you
05:17alright fine breastfeeding a couple of dogs i guess that's just what happens when you're their mom
05:26drink up
05:30now that's what i call my kids already drinking in style you two are going places
05:36looks like mom's retirement plan is riding on you little fur balls now
05:42what the hell i mean i was definitely implanted with the president's sperm
05:46so how the hell did i end up with puppies
05:51who's dog is this
05:53you hurt
05:54hey easy now i won't bite
05:56wow i've never seen a dog as big as you before
06:01could it be him
06:04nah i'm definitely going crazy
06:12mommy hug
06:15you two
06:16were the puppies
06:17how do puppies just turn into kids and they're already big and can talk
06:21what kind of freak show did i give birth to
06:22mommy
06:25their cheeks are soft and warm
06:27feels just like regular kids
06:31mommy hugs
06:33okay okay mommy's good babies
06:37puppy kids whatever
06:38you're mine and that's all that matters
06:43those two little monsters eat more everyday
06:45this might just last them one day
06:48what they're not feeding you enough at the white house
06:50i i just don't want to waste anything
06:52you're always talking about saving food so i'm supporting you
06:55just focus on paying off your debt
06:57don't try anything cute
07:00i i get it
07:08broke
07:08do you think mom will be mad that we snucked out
07:11mom worked so hard for us
07:12we gotta get her a gift
07:15i think i smell
07:16dad
07:16oh
07:18oh
07:18oh
07:18oh
07:18oh
07:19oh
07:25oh
07:26oh
07:28oh
07:28oh
07:28oh
07:46Hello?
08:03Stop right there.
08:05Mrs. Olivia.
08:07So, a small-town girl with a high school diploma who can't even tell which fork to use,
08:13what makes you think you're qualified?
08:16Quick qualified?
08:17What makes you deserve to stand by his side?
08:20It took me three years to get where I am.
08:22Three years of crisis, of staying up with him through countless nights,
08:25and you, you just lay around for a few months, spread your legs, and that's it?
08:28I never thought of it that way.
08:30Remember your place, janitor.
08:33Once your debt is paid, get the hell out of the White House.
08:37Mrs. Olivia, classified documents are missing from the Oval Office.
08:40What?
08:42Which thief has the guts to steal from the presidential office?
08:46Hey, babies, Mommy's home.
08:50Mommy!
08:51We got you a present.
08:52A present?
08:54What kind of present could you two little rascals have for me?
09:01Mommy, here, take this.
09:04The presidential seal?
09:06The nuclear button briefcase?
09:08No, no!
09:11Oh, no!
09:15So, you two are the crazy little thieves?
09:18How could you steal this stuff?
09:21We were just looking for food for Mommy.
09:24We found it in some room.
09:25This ring is so pretty, Mommy.
09:27You should wear it.
09:29Oh, no.
09:30Oh, no.
09:30We are so screwed.
09:33Code red.
09:34Locked in the White House.
09:35Search every room.
09:36Not one corner gets missed.
09:38Oh, my God.
09:39If the president finds out it was these two pups who stole it,
09:42we're done for.
09:43Mr. President, we've searched every other room in the White House.
09:46This is the last one in the maid's quarters.
09:49Open the door.
09:55There they are!
09:57Right here!
09:59Oh, my God.
10:00Caught red-handed.
10:01I'm definitely going to jail.
10:03Leah Cole,
10:04why are my presidential seal and the nuclear button briefcase in your room?
10:08Mr. President,
10:09I don't know anything.
10:12I went to work early this morning,
10:13and when I got back,
10:14these things were just here.
10:16It must be the real thief.
10:18They probably realized they couldn't get out of the White House,
10:20so they dumped the stuff in my room to throw everyone off
10:22or set me up.
10:24That lie is full of holes.
10:26Your room is so remote.
10:27Which thief would just happen to come here?
10:30You're obviously the one who stole it,
10:31you little lying bitch.
10:32Just tell the truth already.
10:33Ma'am, look at me.
10:34I'm just someone who cleans here.
10:36Why would I steal something like that?
10:38I've got no motive.
10:38Mr. President,
10:40don't forget,
10:41this woman already faked a pregnancy and lied to you.
10:43When she got caught,
10:44she held a grudge.
10:45I wouldn't be surprised if she's been bought off by your political enemies.
10:48That's why she stole the presidential seal
10:50and the nuclear button briefcase
10:51to set you up and destroy your reputation.
10:54Tell me,
10:54who put you up to this?
10:56Was it that wig-wearing senator next door?
10:58I swear, I didn't.
11:00Mr. President,
11:01this woman is too calculating.
11:03Keeping her around you is a ticking time bomb.
11:05I think we should charge her with espionage
11:07and throw her in prison right now.
11:10No, I'm not a spy.
11:11I swear.
11:12Then let's do it in your way.
11:20Oh my God.
11:23Get down from there.
11:25Now.
11:25That's the president.
11:26Do you have any idea about how much his shit cost?
11:34What the hell is that filthy thing?
11:40You dirty bitch.
11:42You didn't clean properly,
11:43so you attracted these strays.
11:44Someone,
11:45kill these animals.
11:46Throw them in the trash.
11:47No!
11:48No!
11:49No!
11:50No!
11:50No!
11:52No!
11:52No!
11:53No!
11:53No!
11:54No!
11:54I don't care about dogs with nowhere to go.
11:55I felt bad for them,
11:56so I've been hiding them here.
11:58They're like my own kids.
11:59I'm just a single mom trying to raise two little ones.
12:01It's hard enough.
12:02Please,
12:03don't hurt them.
12:03I swear,
12:04I'll train them to use the toilet.
12:05And they won't chew up your shoes.
12:09Mr. President!
12:10These are clearly wolf cubs,
12:12but she's raising them like dogs.
12:14And weird thing is,
12:15holding this little guy
12:16gives me a strange feeling
12:17like I've seen him somewhere before.
12:20You really like them, huh?
12:24Well,
12:25duh.
12:25They're my kids.
12:26Of course I like them.
12:28Yes!
12:28They're adorable!
12:30Please,
12:30just let me keep them.
12:32I swear they won't bite,
12:33won't make a mess.
12:34I'll even put diapers on them
12:35if I have to.
12:39Too bad they're just
12:40regular wolf pups.
12:41Wish they were werewolves.
12:43This ends here.
12:44No one speaks of this.
12:46Thank you,
12:47Mr. President.
12:49Thank you,
12:59I'm finally gone.
13:01You two little rascals
13:02best behave from now on.
13:04If you pull something
13:05like that again,
13:06I swear I'll hand you over
13:08to Olivia.
13:09You can be her little hand warmers.
13:23Mr. President,
13:25I checked it out.
13:25Not so straight as the woman
13:26brought them to the hospital.
13:27But where they actually came from,
13:29that I couldn't trace.
13:31No way she secretly had two puppies
13:33while she was in the hospital.
13:35So why lie?
13:37I wasn't pregnant.
13:38That wasn't a baby coming out.
13:40That was a massive,
13:41toxic,
13:42waist-level crap.
13:44One whiff,
13:45and the guy dropped like a fly.
13:50Find the doctor
13:51who delivered her baby.
13:53Yes, sir.
14:04Hey, easy now.
14:06I won't bite.
14:07But wow,
14:08I've never seen a dog
14:09as big as you before.
14:13What is that woman hiding?
14:18Mr. President,
14:19she was the one
14:20on delivery duty that day.
14:22Tell me,
14:24what did you see
14:25when that woman gave birth?
14:27I, I, I didn't see anything.
14:32Tell the truth.
14:33Okay, okay,
14:34I'll talk.
14:34I, I saw that she didn't
14:36give birth to a baby.
14:37She gave birth of
14:37two puppies.
14:40And then
14:42I passed out
14:43from shock.
14:44You're saying
14:45she gave birth
14:46to two wolf pups?
14:47Yes,
14:47I swear,
14:48every word is true.
14:49I've never seen a woman
14:50give birth to puppies before.
14:52So that's it.
14:53Yesterday was so weird.
14:55Stealing the presidential seal
14:56and the nuclear button briefcase
14:57is supposed to be
14:58a one-way ticket to prison.
14:59But he totally let me off.
15:00And he even touched my pups.
15:02Maybe he likes dogs too?
15:03Get the cages ready.
15:04I'm getting those mutts
15:05out of the White House today.
15:14Quick!
15:15Hide!
15:21What are kids' dishes doing here?
15:23Those,
15:24those are for feeding my dogs.
15:26Feeding dogs?
15:27With people's dishes?
15:29Leah Cole,
15:30this is the White House,
15:31not your trailer park.
15:32Now hand over those mutts.
15:33The president said
15:35I could keep them.
15:37The president runs a country.
15:38You think he remembers
15:39some low-life stray dogs?
15:42Search the place.
15:43Find those little beasts.
15:45I'm throwing them out myself.
15:53Stop!
15:54The president said
15:55I could keep them.
15:56You can't...
15:57Out of my way!
16:04You think I don't know
16:05what you're doing?
16:06Playing the poor girl
16:07with two dogs
16:08so the president
16:09takes notice of you?
16:10Let me tell you something.
16:12You're not even fit
16:13to tie his shoes.
16:16There you little bastards are!
16:20Grab them.
16:23Stray dogs,
16:23dare to bite-bite!
16:25Kill them!
16:26Do it now!
16:29No!
16:31Hit her.
16:44Don't move.
16:45You forgot what you promised
16:47Mommy yesterday.
16:50Promise me.
16:52Never shift in front
16:53of anyone else
16:54or it'll bring trouble to us.
16:57Okay, Mommy.
17:01What are you waiting for?
17:03Pull those little beasts out!
17:06No!
17:07Don't hurt my kids!
17:09Kids?
17:10What kids?
17:17Leah Cole,
17:18have you lost your mind
17:19wanting to be first ladies
17:20so bad
17:21you actually think
17:22two stray dogs
17:23are your kids?
17:24You can't have a real baby
17:25so you're raising mutts
17:26as substitutes?
17:28You're disgusting!
17:29You'd throw away
17:30every shred of dignity
17:31just to be first lady?
17:34You scheming little bitch.
17:36I'm not letting you
17:37stick around.
17:39I'm gonna make you
17:40watch these little beasts
17:41die.
17:41Throw these stray dogs
17:43in the cage
17:43and kill them!
17:53Babies,
17:54don't be scared.
17:56Mommy's here.
17:57What are you waiting for?
17:58Hit her too!
17:59Beat her until
18:00she stops moving!
18:13I'd like to see anyone
18:14touch her.
18:25Mr. President.
18:26Mr. President,
18:27what brings you here?
18:28This place is beneath you.
18:30Olivia,
18:30you've got some nerve.
18:31I made it clear
18:31she's allowed to keep
18:32these two here.
18:33Why do you bring people
18:34to hurt them?
18:35Mr. President,
18:36you misunderstand.
18:37I was worried
18:37about rabies.
18:38What if they pose
18:38a risk to you?
18:39I was just going
18:40to have them checked
18:40out and bring them back.
18:44She's lying.
18:45She just wanted
18:46to kill my dogs.
18:47Sorry I'm late.
18:56These two are cleaner
18:57than the bottom
18:58of your shoes.
19:18Oh my God.
19:20The President?
19:21The President is holding me?
19:23What kind of script is this?
19:25He saved me?
19:27And he's being
19:28gentle?
19:29Am I hallucinating
19:30from getting beat up?
19:32Olivia,
19:33since you care so much
19:34about the pets
19:34running around
19:35the White House,
19:36security's looking
19:36for someone to walk
19:37the dogs.
19:38You'd be perfect.
19:39Mr. President,
19:40I just didn't think
19:41it through.
19:41But I was only worried
19:42about your safety.
19:43You too.
19:44Are you here to protect me
19:45or are you Olivia's
19:46personal bodyguards?
19:47Mr. President,
19:48we...
19:49If you can't figure out
19:50who signs your checks,
19:50I'll send you somewhere
19:51you'll learn fast.
19:52They're short on people
19:53in the Middle East.
19:54You leave tomorrow.
19:55See what a real
19:56field assignment looks like.
19:58Mr. President,
19:59we're sorry!
19:59Please,
20:00give us another chance!
20:01Mr. President,
20:02this young lady
20:03has extensive bruising
20:04and contusions
20:05on her back.
20:05I've already
20:06disinfected the area,
20:07just needs oint
20:07applied regularly.
20:08I'll do it.
20:15Um, maybe I should just
20:17do it myself?
20:18I mean,
20:18your hands are for
20:19signing treaties,
20:20not for...
20:22Oh my God!
20:23The President just
20:23touched me!
20:24Why is he being
20:25so nice to me?
20:26We've only known each
20:26other for a few days.
20:27Is he...
20:28Is he up to something?
20:35I promise you,
20:36what happened today
20:37will never happen again.
20:39Thank you for saving me,
20:40Mr. President.
20:43Come in!
20:45Mr. President,
20:46about what happened today,
20:47it was my mistake.
20:49I hope you can forgive me.
20:50Olivia,
20:51I've never doubted your work.
20:53But you need to understand,
20:55my personal life
20:56is none of your business.
20:58Yes, sir.
21:00From today on,
21:01Leah Cole is no longer
21:02a cleaner.
21:02Move her into the room
21:03next to mine.
21:05What?
21:06And one more thing.
21:08The White House
21:08Correspondents' Dinner
21:09is the day after tomorrow.
21:10Leah will attend
21:11as my girlfriend.
21:12We're making it official.
21:13Girlfriend?
21:14Girlfriend?
21:15Mr. President?
21:17This...
21:17This isn't right.
21:18I'm just a cleaner.
21:19I...
21:20No one deserves it
21:21more than you.
21:23What is wrong with this man?
21:24Did someone drug him?
21:26I mean,
21:26okay, he's hot
21:27and the body's not bad,
21:28but this is too fast.
21:29I am not ready for this.
21:30Mr. President,
21:31every major media outlet
21:32will be at that dinner.
21:33Announcing a surrogate
21:34as your girlfriend
21:35out of nowhere
21:35is reckless.
21:36If they dig into her background,
21:38your reputation...
21:38Then this is a test
21:39of your public relations skills,
21:40Olivia.
21:41I'm sure you'll do a great job
21:41with the dinner party.
21:45Too bad he doesn't know.
21:47These two little ones
21:48are his own flesh and blood.
21:49Only these two pups
21:51are truly mine.
21:52None of those women
21:53bore my seed,
21:54but no one can know
21:55I'm a werewolf.
21:56Their real identity
21:58has to stay hidden for now.
22:06Miss Cole,
22:07this is your room.
22:08If you need anything,
22:09just call me.
22:17Okay, come out, babies.
22:27Kids?
22:31You're sure the maid heard right?
22:32Positive.
22:33Two kids,
22:34four or five years old,
22:35called her mommy.
22:37Oh, got it.
22:38This bitch makes a living
22:39by spreading her legs
22:39for surrogacy.
22:41Those brats are probably
22:42leftovers from some job.
22:43Baby data ran off.
22:44No one wanted them,
22:45so she got stuck with them.
22:46Then we should tell the president.
22:47Let him know she's got
22:48two kids in tow.
22:48He'll dump her for sure.
22:49That's too easy for her.
22:51Tomorrow is the White House
22:52Correspondents Dinner.
22:54Every media outlet
22:55in the country will be there.
22:56I'm going to destroy her
22:57in front of everyone.
22:58She'll crawl out of the White House
23:00in shame.
23:02Mommy's going to a dinner tonight.
23:04You two stay here,
23:05sleep tight,
23:06and no sneaking out.
23:08Got it?
23:09Got it, Mommy.
23:10Bye-bye, Mommy.
23:17Mr. President,
23:18we hear you're announcing
23:20something big tonight.
23:21Any hints?
23:22You'll know soon enough.
23:34Who is she?
23:35I don't remember any first lady
23:36looking that young and gorgeous.
23:37Maybe some European princess?
23:38She's got that kind of vibe.
23:40Whoever she is,
23:41tomorrow's front page is locked.
23:57You look stunning tonight.
23:58Shall we dance?
24:02Mr. President,
24:04I don't know how.
24:06Just follow my lead.
24:12Dancing with her?
24:13This is huge.
24:22No, no, no.
24:23Snap out of it, Leah.
24:25He's the president.
24:26Half the women in America
24:27would could kill to marry him.
24:28What makes you think
24:29a small-town janitor
24:30even stands a chance?
24:32Get a grip.
24:34Allow me to introduce
24:35my girlfriend,
24:36Leah Cole.
24:42He actually said it.
24:47Mr. President,
24:48what's Miss Cole's background?
24:50How long have you two
24:51been together?
24:52How did you meet?
24:55Don't be afraid.
24:58My girlfriend is an ordinary girl.
25:00No noble background,
25:01no complicated past.
25:01She's clean.
25:02She's simple.
25:03I don't want my position
25:03to affect our relationship.
25:05I'm counting on all of you.
25:06Please,
25:07leave her alone.
25:10Miss Cole,
25:11do you feel pressure
25:12being the president's girlfriend?
25:15I-
25:15How many boyfriends
25:16have you had before?
25:19I've never dated anyone.
25:20So that means
25:21the president
25:22is your first love.
25:28Sorry to interrupt you,
25:29Mr. President,
25:30but there are two children
25:31at the door.
25:32They say they're looking
25:33for their mother.
25:34I wasn't sure how to handle it
25:35because the person
25:36they're looking for,
25:36I didn't dare stop them.
25:40My babies!
25:46I stared wide-eyed,
25:48frozen in fear.
25:49Father,
25:50Alpha Heart,
25:50had pupupils glowing
25:52like molten fire,
25:53baring his fangs
25:54as he lunged
25:55at his brother Damien.
25:57Only fierce snars
25:58filled the air.
25:59This was a cruel fight
26:01for the Alpha Throne,
26:02and the silver moonlight
26:04had long been stained red.
26:06Their powers collided.
26:08A shockwave
26:09ripped through the trees.
26:10Damien's body
26:12flied backwards,
26:13slammed into a boulder,
26:14and slided down,
26:16unconscious.
26:17My father stumbled.
26:19He dropped to one knee,
26:20gasping.
26:21Blood poured from deep wounds
26:23across his chest
26:24and arms.
26:26Daddy!
26:30Then,
26:31I stumbled
26:32out of the bushes
26:33and fell into
26:34my father's arms.
26:35He was weak,
26:37stroked my hair.
26:39Don't cry,
26:40my little moon.
26:42For the pack's peace,
26:43this is worth it.
26:45From now on,
26:47hide your name.
26:48Go with Beta Cole.
26:50He'll protect you.
26:52He gently pushed me away.
26:53Beta Cole lifted me.
26:55I cried out for my father.
26:58No!
26:59Daddy!
27:00Alpha Heart smiled,
27:02eyes closed.
27:03A silver light
27:05emanated from his body,
27:06flooding the forest.
27:08My dad's last strength
27:09becomes a barrier
27:10to protect our pack
27:11and me.
27:12Thus,
27:13my wolf will stay sealed
27:14until 16.
27:16Later,
27:17I came to the Cole family.
27:18They treated me
27:19like their own,
27:20especially Adrian.
27:21On that day,
27:22sunlight glinted
27:23through the trees.
27:24Beta Cole carried me
27:25from the car.
27:26At the gate,
27:27Adrian,
27:28who was 8 years old,
27:29ran towards us.
27:30He was gentle.
27:32Hi,
27:32I'm Adrian Cole.
27:34Dad said I have
27:34a little sister now.
27:36That's you?
27:37Selena.
27:39I'm Selena.
27:40Cole.
27:41Then I'll call you Lena.
27:43I'll protect you.
27:45I nodded,
27:46smiled through tears,
27:47our hands clasped tightly.
27:49I also remembered that day.
27:51My birthday in this home,
27:52Adrian placed a crystal crown
27:54on my head
27:55and kissed my cheek.
27:56Happy birthday,
27:57my princess.
27:58I closed my eyes
27:59and made a wish.
28:00I wish Adrian would be here
28:02every birthday,
28:03always.
28:04One day,
28:05I was cornered
28:06by wolf boys,
28:08trembling with tears.
28:10You think a human
28:11can join us?
28:12Dream on.
28:14Adrian came charging
28:15from a distance
28:16and shoved the boys
28:17away fiercely.
28:18Touch my sister again?
28:20I'll rip out your throats.
28:23All of you.
28:24His eyes flashed gold,
28:26then wolf boys froze.
28:27They scrambled away,
28:29tripped over each other.
28:31Adrian and I run through tall grass,
28:34laughing,
28:35out of breath.
28:36We collapsed,
28:37side by side,
28:38hands clasped,
28:39stared up at the moon.
28:41Selina,
28:41even if you're a human,
28:43my Luna could only be you.
28:45When I went to school,
28:46I wore the school uniform
28:47and stood beside the car.
28:49Adrian opened the car door
28:50and gently pulled me close
28:52to kiss my hair.
28:54Lena,
28:55the seat next to me
28:56will always be yours.
28:57I thought this happiness
28:58would last forever
28:59until that girl,
29:00Lyra's shadow appeared.
29:01The happy memories
29:02flashed backward,
29:03faster and faster.
29:04My snap to reality.
29:05I opened the passenger door
29:07of the luxury car.
29:08Lyra leaned against Adrian,
29:10laughed softly.
29:11Why is she coming home with us?
29:13Lyra's not feeling well,
29:14I'm just dropping her off.
29:16Adrian was impatient
29:17as Lila shot me a look,
29:19poison.
29:20A smirk curled her lips.
29:22Then she draped herself
29:23around Adrian's neck,
29:24played weak.
29:25You said the seat next to you
29:28would always be mine.
29:29Childish.
29:29It's just a seat.
29:31Take the back today.
29:32Adrian gestured with his chin.
29:34I opened the back door.
29:38I gasped in pain.
29:40Blood seeped from my foot.
29:42Adrian!
29:44Walk home yourself.
29:45Don't make a scene.
29:51Suddenly,
29:52raindrops falled.
29:53Then a downpour.
29:55I hugged myself,
29:56shivered,
29:57stared at my bleeding foot
29:59with hollow eyes.
30:00Rain mixes with blood.
30:02My eyes fluttered closed.
30:05When I woke up again,
30:06I slowly opened my eyes.
30:08An IV drip ran into my arm.
30:11Then,
30:11Adrian rushed into the room
30:13in a panic.
30:14Adrian still cares about me.
30:15I thought.
30:16I sit up slightly.
30:17Warmth flickered in my chest.
30:19Adrian had already at my bedside.
30:21His eyes burned with rage.
30:22So you told my dad Lyra pushed you.
30:24And now you fake being sick?
30:25You're the worst, Celine.
30:26I freezed.
30:28Before I could explain,
30:29Adrian grabbed my arm
30:31and yanked me out of bed.
30:32Wait!
30:33Adrian!
30:34I gasped
30:35as the needle ripped out of my arm.
30:37The IV dube whipped through the air.
30:39Blood beaded instantly on my skin.
30:42I stumbled and fall to my knees in pain.
30:45A streak of red ran down my arm.
30:47Adrian's anger cracked just for a moment.
30:49He stared at the wound.
30:51His breath catches.
30:52His fingers trickled slightly
30:54and almost reached for me.
30:55Selina.
30:57I'm...
30:57Adrian!
30:58Help!
30:59Adrian froze for half a second.
31:01Then his face hardened again.
31:02Lyra!
31:04He ran out urgently
31:05without a second glance at me.
31:07I clutched my bleeding arm,
31:09forced myself up.
31:10Paled and tribbled.
31:11I followed him.
31:13Limped.
31:13Stumbled.
31:14Lyra was bound to the sofa.
31:15Tears streamed down her face.
31:17Fresh whip marked
31:18cover her arms and shoulders.
31:19Beta Cole stood over her.
31:21Whipped in hand,
31:22feared radiating from him.
31:23He raised the whip.
31:23Adrian bursted in
31:24and throwed himself
31:25in front of his father.
31:26Stop!
31:27Lyra's too fragile!
31:28She'll kill her!
31:28Step back!
31:29This is punishment for her!
31:31It's all my fault!
31:33Don't think I won't hit you, boy.
31:36The whip cracked down
31:37again and again.
31:39I stood in the doorway,
31:40watched.
31:41Grief tightened my face.
31:43My hands curled into fists.
31:46Beta Cole didn't stop
31:47until he sensed my watching.
31:48He looked at me,
31:49then gave a slight bow.
31:51Adrian seethed with resentment,
31:53turned on his father
31:54in a low, bitter voice.
31:55Why do you treat her like this?
31:56Ever since she came,
31:58our Alpha's gone
31:58and we've been hunted.
31:59She is a curse!
32:01Shut up, Adrian.
32:02You have no idea
32:03who you're talking to?
32:04Beta Cole dropped the whip
32:06and gestured for me to follow.
32:08We walked toward the study room.
32:10A tear traced silver
32:11down my cheek.
32:12Warm light filled the study.
32:14Surrounded by ancient books,
32:15I looked at Beta.
32:17Princess,
32:18we talked about you
32:19leaving or staying.
32:21I will leave for the trials,
32:22become Alpha,
32:24inherit my father's will,
32:26and protect our pack.
32:27Impressive.
32:28Truly,
32:29you are the daughter
32:30of Alpha Heart.
32:31I lowered my head slightly,
32:33nervous but unwavering.
32:34Once your status is restored,
32:36you will no longer enjoy
32:37the life of an ordinary person.
32:39You'll bear far greater responsibility.
32:41Responsibility will make me happier.
32:42I used to think Adrian
32:44would give me a normal life,
32:45a simple happiness.
32:47But everything changed.
32:51I apologize for my son.
32:53I don't mind.
32:55Next week,
32:56you turn 16.
32:58You will awaken as an Alpha.
33:00You will have your own wolf.
33:01I'll arrange your leave from school.
33:03You'll go to the training camp
33:05for Alpha initiation.
33:06And you will become a brave Alpha,
33:09just like your father.
33:11For everything.
33:13Then I walked slowly out of the study,
33:15calm but filled with quiet strength.
33:17The moment I stepped out,
33:19Adrian appeared,
33:20pinned me against the wall.
33:21We stood inches apart.
33:23You!
33:24Jealousy!
33:24Hatred!
33:25Why are you targeting Laya?
33:27Because you think she's stealing
33:28my attention from you?
33:29I looked up,
33:30met his eyes.
33:31I let out a small laugh,
33:33cold and distant.
33:35Adrian,
33:36not everything is about you.
33:38Adrian froze,
33:39a few seconds of silence.
33:41He stepped closer,
33:42fisted clenching slightly,
33:44his voice raw with anger,
33:45and something else.
33:47Enough!
33:48If you want my attention,
33:49then be nice to Lyra.
33:51She cries every night because of you.
33:53I shook my head,
33:54my gaze steady.
33:56Everything changed.
33:58I am no longer the girl
34:00you thought you knew.
34:01Done waiting,
34:03done hoping,
34:04for the boy I love to see me.
34:07Adrian stood frozen,
34:09speechless.
34:09I gently pushed past him
34:12and walked away,
34:13steady,
34:14unharried,
34:15and resolute.
34:18I walked into the empty
34:19locker room alone.
34:21I looked down at my injured foot,
34:24gently touched it.
34:25The wound seeped slightly,
34:26but my eyes,
34:27unwavering.
34:28Once I regain the power of Alpha,
34:31I will be able to heal myself.
34:33Suddenly,
34:34sharp giggles from outside,
34:36followed by the click of heels
34:37on the floor.
34:38Lyra appeared in the doorway
34:39with two followers,
34:41each step slow and deliberate.
34:42Well, well.
34:44Look who's finally showing up.
34:45Bastard!
34:46Just a useless waste!
34:47One of the girl mocked.
34:49The three girls closed in,
34:50backed me into a corner
34:51by the lockers.
34:52My back hit the wall.
34:53My expression stayed calm,
34:55but my shoulder tense slightly.
34:57Another girl yanked my backpack.
35:01Look at those shoes.
35:03They are screaming for help.
35:05Too bad you can't.
35:06They tugged at my uniform.
35:08The fabric tears,
35:10exposed my shoulder.
35:12Lyra stepped closer,
35:13smirk still in place.
35:15She pulled a pen from her pocket,
35:17clicked it,
35:18and moved in.
35:19Bitch,
35:20I'm gonna give you back
35:21everything I suffered last night.
35:23Every
35:23bit of it.
35:25Then,
35:26she jabbed the pen tip
35:27into my shoulder.
35:28Suddenly,
35:29the silver mark on my wrist
35:31began to glow.
35:32The air ripples.
35:34Locker doors rattled gently.
35:36Books slid off shelves.
35:38A pulse of energy
35:39blasted outward.
35:41The girls stumbled back,
35:42crashed into the lockers,
35:43shrieked.
35:44Lyra doubled over,
35:46then looked up in terror.
35:47I stepped forward slowly,
35:49calmly.
35:50I reached out and gripped
35:51Lyra's chin.
35:53From now on,
35:54no one touches me
35:56without permission.
35:57Especially you,
35:59Lyra.
36:00Lyra shoved my hand away,
36:02trembled.
36:03Suddenly,
36:04Adrian bursted in,
36:05throat himself
36:06between Lyra and I.
36:07Stay back,
36:08Selene!
36:08What the hell are you doing?
36:12See?
36:13She's doing it again!
36:15She's always bullying me!
36:16Adrian hesitated
36:18for half a second,
36:19then bought it.
36:20He whirled on me.
36:22There you go again!
36:23It's always you,
36:24isn't it?
36:25Stirring up trouble
36:26wherever you go!
36:28I inhaled slowly.
36:30A cold,
36:31bitter smile
36:31tugged at my lips.
36:33I shook my head.
36:34How could I ever?
36:35Like an idiot like you?
36:37Heard that.
36:38Adrian's face dartened.
36:40Lyra's father died
36:40protecting this pack.
36:41She's a hero's daughter.
36:43You?
36:44You're just some human girl.
36:45If my dad hadn't taken you in,
36:46you'd be dead long ago.
36:47My hands clenched into fists.
36:49My eyes reddened.
36:50I trembled,
36:51but not from fear.
36:52Lyra's father was a traitor.
36:54He tried to take the alpha position.
36:56My father fought him
36:57to save the pack,
36:58but I can't tell anyone
36:59who'd believe me.
37:00I took a deep breath.
37:01I moved to leave,
37:02but Adrian blocked my path
37:03with his arm out.
37:04Selene,
37:05apologize to Lyra.
37:06Now!
37:07I stopped and met his eyes.
37:08Impossible.
37:09Adrian's browed titans.
37:10He stepped closer.
37:12Voice dropped to a low threat.
37:13I don't beat girls,
37:16but...
37:16If you dare touch me,
37:18you cannot bear that responsibility.
37:20I raised my arm,
37:21pulled up my sleeve,
37:22my pant leg,
37:23revealed scars,
37:24bruises,
37:25wounds,
37:26layered over time.
37:27Adrian's eyes went wide.
37:29Who did this?
37:31Who hurts you?
37:32Lyra,
37:33she did this.
37:34She tortures me all the years.
37:36Why are you always so mean to me?
37:39I...
37:40I didn't do anything!
37:42A sad,
37:42quiet smile crossed my face.
37:44There's no anger left.
37:46Everything is gone.
37:48Adrian,
37:48you forgot your promises,
37:49our happy times,
37:51all gone.
37:52It's injured.
37:52Let me carry you.
37:54Let me go.
37:56I can walk myself.
37:57After said that,
37:58I turned to leave,
37:59but Adrian lifted me anyway.
38:02Firm,
38:03yet gentle.
38:03I struggled for a moment,
38:06then still.
38:08I rested against him,
38:10my expression unreadable.
38:12Lyra watched from the side.
38:15Jealousy twisted her face.
38:17Rage burns in her eyes.
38:20Bitch,
38:21I'm not done with you.
38:23I was lying on a bed.
38:25An IV dripped in my arm.
38:26I looked pale.
38:28Adrian sat beside me,
38:30holding my hand.
38:31I pulled away.
38:32He took it again.
38:33The fluid's cold.
38:34Let me warm your hand.
38:36I turned my head away,
38:37stopped fighting it.
38:39A single tear fell.
38:42Adrian's phone rang.
38:43He stood,
38:44gently touched my forehead.
38:46Be right back.
38:46His voice soft.
38:47He left.
38:48I closed my eyes,
38:50sighing.
38:51Lyra slipped into the room,
38:52a smirk on her face.
38:54My eyes snapped open.
38:55I jerked up in bed,
38:57alarmed.
38:57Lyra?
38:58What are you doing here?
38:59Lyra's smile widened.
39:01She moved closer.
39:02Her fingers hovered over the IV line.
39:05Her eyes glinted,
39:06unhinged,
39:07daring.
39:08My breath quickened.
39:09I gripped the sheet,
39:10eyes wary.
39:11Lyra yanked the needle out of my arm.
39:14Fluid spattered the bed.
39:16In one swift move,
39:17Lyra plunged the needle into her own chest.
39:20Blood seeped through her shirt.
39:22Her face twisted in pain,
39:23but there's a sick satisfaction in her eyes.
39:26The door burst open.
39:27Adrian stormed in,
39:29took in the scene,
39:30rage in his eyes.
39:32Lyra!
39:32He rushed to her,
39:33pulled her into his arms,
39:35shielded her.
39:36Lyra's expression shifted instantly.
39:38Her eyes welled up.
39:39Selina,
39:41please don't hurt me.
39:43I know I was wrong.
39:45I won't take anything from you ever again.
39:47I just,
39:48I just wanted a place to belong.
39:50I froze.
39:51Fear and disbelief surged through me.
39:53My hands curled into fists,
39:55breathing hard.
39:56Adrian gritted his teeth.
39:58You!
39:58Are you out of your mind?
40:00He stepped forward and slapped me.
40:02Hard.
40:03The crack echoed in the small room.
40:05My head snapped to the side.
40:07I touched my cheek.
40:08Stunned.
40:10Who's his real sister anyway?
40:12Told you.
40:13Selina's just a foster kid.
40:15A human.
40:17My cheek reddened.
40:18But I still stayed.
40:20Didn't fight back.
40:21Adrian hesitated,
40:22then stepped closer.
40:24Selina,
40:25I,
40:26I'm sorry.
40:27No need.
40:30Don't tell my dad.
40:31Originally,
40:32he was only scared Lyra would get in trouble.
40:34Fine.
40:35I won't.
40:36But now,
40:37please,
40:37leave.
40:38I need to rest.
40:39I lifted a hand,
40:41gestured them out.
40:42They exchanged a glance,
40:43then exited.
40:44Five days,
40:45then I'm gone.
40:46No more memories here.
40:48None.
40:50I opened my locker.
40:52Inside hangs a silver blue gown.
40:54A note.
40:55For tonight.
40:57Okay.
40:58One last dance before goodbye.
41:00At night,
41:01Beta Cole watched me zip a small suitcase.
41:03Are you sure you don't want to tell Adrian there's that dance tomorrow?
41:07I'll be there.
41:08I'll tell him who I am.
41:10Before the last dance.
41:12Only one day left before leaving.
41:14Grand Hall.
41:15I entered in the silver blue gown.
41:17They exclaimed in amazement.
41:21Wait.
41:21Is that the Cole family crest?
41:23That dress is custom made.
41:25But I thought Lyra was supposed to be his date.
41:28What's Selena doing with it?
41:29Across the room,
41:31Lyra watched in red.
41:33Jealousy burned.
41:35Cute dress, Selena.
41:37Too bad it was never meant for you.
41:39If you want it,
41:40it's yours.
41:42Lyra's smile cracked.
41:43She grabbed scissors,
41:45slashed her own gown,
41:46and screamed.
41:47Selena?
41:47How could you?
41:48First you steal the dress Adrian gave me,
41:50and now you destroy mine too?
41:51When will it be enough?
41:54Adrian entered the Grand Hall
41:56and found me with a mask.
41:59He approached excitedly
42:00and extended his hand.
42:02May I have this dance?
42:03Lyra looked up
42:04with a trembling smile.
42:06Of course.
42:07Adrian led Le in a twirling dance
42:09across the dance floor.
42:10Out said,
42:11rain pounded me.
42:12I stumbled away from school.
42:14Shaked.
42:15My palm flicker's light
42:17pulsed beneath the skin.
42:18Not now.
42:19Please.
42:20Beta said someone's waiting for me
42:22at the gate.
42:23I just have to make it.
42:24I gripped a lamp post.
42:26Electricity crackled along my arm.
42:29The light above my bursts.
42:31I cried out.
42:32Eyes glowed.
42:33At this time,
42:34a figure emerged from the rain.
42:35Adrian checked his watch.
42:3711.55 p.m.
42:39He pulled out a small velvet box.
42:41Opened it.
42:42A diamond pendant glowed inside.
42:44Five more minutes
42:45until I can finally say it.
42:47He thought.
42:48Bells began to chime.
42:50Midnight.
42:51Adrian reached for Lyra's mask
42:53and lifted it.
42:54Light hit her face.
42:56Lyra?
42:58The night leaned close to my neck.
43:01His eyes glowed red gradually.
43:03His brows furrowed
43:04as if he was enduring something.
43:05His lips brushed against my skin.
43:07His voice was low and roughed.
43:09You shouldn't be alone tonight.
43:11The hard burge beneath his crotch
43:13pressed tightly against my bare skin
43:15as night let out a low, raggled breath.
43:18He took hold of my wrist,
43:19the one bearing the mark,
43:21and gently stroked it to my left breast.
43:23Our wrist marks ignited.
43:25In an instant,
43:27heat exploded up my arm.
43:29I let out a startled cry.
43:30My eyes flew wide open.
43:32A strange silver light flickered within them.
43:34I clenched my legs tightly,
43:36trembled uncontrollably.
43:37A vacious liquid dampened my panties,
43:39trickled slowly down my thighs.
43:41The silver and red light erupted
43:42from their marks
43:43twisted and coiled together.
43:44I can taste your smell.
43:46You're completely mine now.
43:48Night hay-hilled sharply against my neck.
43:51When the light faded,
43:52I was shaking in his arms.
43:54What did you do to me?
43:56You're wet because you chose me.
43:59You claimed me,
44:00and I claimed you.
44:05Maybe I should just call you mate.
44:07Say my name, Night.
44:11I was lost in passion.
44:13My breath stuttered.
44:15Night guided my hand down to my inner thigh,
44:19brushed it through my slip arousal,
44:21then lifted it to his lips
44:23and gently licked my fingers.
44:27Adrian stared at Lyra,
44:29the mask in his hand.
44:30His face crumbled.
44:33Where's Selina?
44:34He asked.
44:36Lyra reached for him.
44:37Panic flashed across her face.
44:39He pulled back.
44:40He turned and burst through the doors
44:42into the rain.
44:43Adrian,
44:44don't leave me.
44:46Wasn't I the one you wanted?
44:47Her voice broke.
44:49Adrian jumped on his motorcycle.
44:51Headlights cut through rain.
44:53He saw us.
44:54A figure placed me into an SUV.
44:59Selina!
45:00Don't go!
45:01Selina!
45:01Night glanced back,
45:03then looked away.
45:05The SUV pulled away.
45:06Adrian gunned the engine
45:07and skidded to a stop,
45:08but the taillights were already disappearing.
45:11He leaped off the bike
45:12and ran after them,
45:13but we were gone.
45:15He fell to his knees
45:16and slammed his fists
45:17into the wet pavement
45:18again and again.
45:20Selina!
45:23I sat at the long table
45:25surrounded by warriors.
45:27Raw meat piled up before me.
45:29Warrior's eyes cut toward me,
45:31cold and contemptuous.
45:32Human food?
45:34She can't even shift.
45:36Weakest Luna we've ever had.
45:37My hands curled in my lap.
45:39His voice cut through the hall
45:40like a blade.
45:41She is my mate.
45:43Your Luna.
45:44Show your respect.
45:45Night gesture.
45:47Servants appeared with handcakes,
45:49eggs, bacon.
45:50They set the plates before me.
45:52We followed you for strength,
45:53not to serve a fragile child.
45:56One of the warriors said.
45:57Night's eyes gleamed.
45:59Next quarter's trials,
46:00she enters the competition.
46:02Shock rippled through the hall.
46:04She'll die.
46:06No, she'll win.
46:08And when she does,
46:09you will kneel to your Luna,
46:11all of you.
46:12Night looked at me.
46:14I lifted my head.
46:16Silver flickered in my eyes.
46:17See you in the arena.
46:22Morning after morning.
46:24Night put me through drills.
46:26Relentless,
46:27unforgiving.
46:27I ran until my legs burned.
46:30I was spared until my body aches.
46:32I fell again and again.
46:34Each time,
46:35night watched.
46:36Cold and unmoving.
46:37One afternoon,
46:39I lunged at him.
46:40He sidestepped and
46:41came into the mat
46:42in one fluid motion.
46:44I gasped,
46:45trapped beneath him.
46:46Again.
46:47He said.
46:48I pushed up.
46:49My knee scraped the mat,
46:50blood welled from the wound.
46:52I was breathless.
46:54I can keep going.
46:56Concern flickered in his eyes.
46:58He stopped me.
46:59He released me and stood.
47:01A servant approached
47:02with a small plate.
47:04Cream cake.
47:05Night took it
47:06and lowered himself
47:06to one knee in front of me
47:07between my thighs.
47:09Kids heal faster with sugar.
47:11I'm not a kid.
47:12My face flushed.
47:13He cut a piece
47:14and held the fork to my lips.
47:16I hesitated,
47:18then leaned forward
47:19and took the bite.
47:19As the fork slid out,
47:21a smear of cream
47:22lingered at the corner
47:23of my mouth
47:23and my tongue flicked out
47:25to catch another dab
47:26on my lip.
47:26He watched my mouth,
47:28then reached up
47:28and dragged his thumb
47:29slowly across lower lip,
47:31gathered the cream.
47:32His thumb lingered at my lip,
47:33pressed just enough
47:34to part them.
47:35Don't waste.
47:36He said.
47:37I ticked my thumb slowly,
47:39shivered.
47:40Good girl.
47:41I lowered my gaze,
47:43cheeks flushed.
47:55Ready?
47:57I was born ready.
48:07Green cellar!
48:09Green cellar!
48:11Green cellar!
48:15Green cellar!
48:24Take me to night night.
48:33Every night,
48:34for the rest of my life.
48:42adrian burst through the door beta cole looked up please just tell me where selene is let her go
48:49adrian serene has her own path to follow i'm not giving up adrian turned and walked out of the
48:57room the day was coming thousands of wolves packed the stands their voices rose in a deafening roar
49:02look at her the human luna a wolf shouted she won't last a minute another wolf said night stood
49:11rigid arms crossed his jaw tightened as he watched me step into the ring alone i faced my opponent a
49:18massive wolf twice my size muscles coiling under scarred fur he circled me hungry i raised my fists
49:25he lunged i dodged but his claw caught my arm blood sprayed i hit the ground hard
49:32pathetic send her home a wolf laughed i pushed up the wolf struck again i flew backward skidded
49:41across the sand blood pooled beneath me night took a step forward the high priest blocked him
49:47you interfere she loses everything night's hands gripped the railing his knuckles went white in the
49:55ring i struggled to my knees then my feet one inch at a time my legs shook but i stood
50:02the wolf charged
50:03for the final blow then a sound tore from my chest not human something ancient a howl that shook the
50:10arena
50:10white light exploded outward blinding the wolf skidded to a halt whimpered when the light faded a massive
50:18white wolf stood in the ring fur was like snow eyes were like burning silver the opponent snarled and
50:24lunged the white wolf moved faster than anything alive jaws closed on the attacker's throat a single
50:31shake he flew across the arena and lay still white wolf that's royal blood an elder wolf said with voice
50:39trembling one by one the wolves lowered themselves nailed and pressed their foreheads to the ground
50:45then all wolves charged the light shimmered and faded i stood again human now wrapped in cloth
50:53trembled but alive night descended into the ring he walked to me took my hand and lifted it high for
51:00everyone to see a motorcycle ripped through the arena gates adrian jumped off and stubbled toward me
51:06his face pale serene you're a wolf
51:13adrian rushed toward me you're a wolf how you were human you've always been he reached for me
51:20come home with me i'll protect you knight stepped between us protect her you didn't even know what she
51:28was adrian frozen he stared at me something about me was different the way i held myself
51:35the light in my eyes like a queen what happened she awakened she's a white wolf your moon packs
51:44alpha knight said coldly the words hit like a blow adrian's face pales sylvine i know i don't deserve
51:52you now but i searched for you for three months i never stopped i met his eyes calmly lyra is
51:59your mate
52:00adrian not me adrian staggered like i struck him then let me prove it a duel winner takes her home
52:08wolf warrior leaned forward knight's eyes narrowed fine no i refuse i'm the prize not a prize not for
52:18either of you i looked at adrian but no less certain i won't go back with you not because of
52:25lyra
52:25because i finally found my mate the crowd fell silent knight's jaw sightened then slowly relaxed
52:37he walked toward me one step then another adrian stood frozen are you sure i looked up at him
52:45didn't flinch i'm sure you're my only love he tilted my chin up without hesitation knight kissed me
52:53acclaim and alpha marked his territory i trembled but didn't pull away my fingers gripped his shirt
53:00a low growl rippled through the wolves shocked and submission tangled together adrian stumbled back
53:06like he had been struck by lightning disbelief written all over his face knight broke the kiss
53:11his voice was calm she's my mate you can't take her i turned to adrian adrian i'm not your home
53:20adrian stood frozen his face paled and trembled adrian cole you fool you let her go once and now you
53:29can't bear to watch her belong to another you deserve this every damn piece of it lyra stood before a
53:35fireplace hooded several black clad killers kneeled before me find her you know what to do the assassin
53:44leader nodded celine the human girl will deal with her on the road lyra lifted my head a strange
53:52satisfaction gleamed in my eyes she's not human she's alpha heart's daughter my father died by his
53:58hands i've waited years for this she paused smiles coldly she will die before she truly awakens
54:09serene may you always be happy just remember moon pack is your support adrian walked toward his
54:15motorcycle i'll send you to the edge of town you're still my brother adrian froze for a moment
54:20watched me walk toward him a bitter smile crossed his face from now on let me protect you from the
54:28shadows the motorcycle rode along the forest path an arrow whistled past my arm black clothed figures
54:34emerged from the trees adrian jumped off the motorcycle with me in his arms a blade sliced toward me
54:41he threw himself in front of it the steel bit into his side
54:45run he conropst bones cracked fur ripped through skin a massive wolf now stood between the assassins
54:53and me he launched tore into them and fought like something feral knight's hand gripped his chest
55:00the mat marked burns he was already moving adrian fought on wounded three assassins circled him
55:08a force aimed at me a blur of motion knight's blade took the assassin down his warriors descended
55:14the fight ended in seconds knight pulled me against him are you hurt i shook my head looked past him
55:21bleeding human again on his knees knight followed my gaze saw the markings on the dead assassins
55:28lyra's work my face paled adrian struggled to stand she wants you dead i know this day finally came
55:40lyra stared into the fire flamed flicker then twist lyra's face went pale her hands clenched
55:48the door bruised open i stood in the doorway a faint silver glow radiating from me adrian and night
55:54flanked me lyra stumbled back surprised to see me i laughed coldly lyra's eyes darted calculating
56:02desperate desperate she opened her mouth to whimper to play the victim what are you going to do to me
56:08adrian help me don't play victim you know everything your father tried to steal the alpha title
56:15he died a traitor and you you've spent years making sure i paid for it adrian looked at lyra coldly
56:21you liar the dress the needle it was all you lyra's mask cracked her eyes went cold
56:29you think i'd let her take everything my father died because of her father her body convulsed bones
56:36cracked fur ripsed her skin a dark wolf lunged at me jaws wide night stepped forward my hand stopped
56:44him fine my body convulsed silver light exploded in seconds a massive white wolf stood in my place
56:51the two wolves collided teeth tear claws slack they moved in a blur of fur and blood the white wolf
56:58gained the other hand jaws closed around the other's throat one snap silence the dark wolf crumpled
57:05shimmered lyra lied still human again then she becomes ashes light shimmered around me i transformed
57:14into human again i straightened and walked toward the door without looking back it's over
57:21sunlight streams through towering windows the hall was packed wolves stood shoulder by shoulder
57:27i stood at the center dressed in silver and white
57:32i looked regal beta cole and adrian watched from the front row eyes glistening night descended from
57:39the throne in his hands a crown delicate silver caught light like frozen stars i was born ready
57:48i smiled i was born ready he placed the crown on my head then took my hand and lifted it
57:54to his lips
57:55kissy knuckles once slow deliberate reveriant the hall erupted howls tweers stomping feet then all
58:03loudly i looked at night he was already looking at me i smiled mountains rise in the distance moonlight
58:13pours down like liquid silver two wolves streak across the valley one white is me one black is night
58:20i leap tacking the dark one mid-stride we tumble together down a grassy slope a tangle of fur and
58:26limbs until we roll to a stop at the bottom then fur gives way to skin pamping gives way to
58:31breathing
58:32ragged human close we lie tangled together at the base of the slope no longer wolves my hair spills across
58:39his arm he lowers his head with a soft smile take me tonight night his mouth finds mine slow at
58:47first
58:48then deeper my fingers slide into his hair his hand traces down my side over my hip pulling me closer
58:55every night for the rest of my life the moonlight spills over us my head fall back his lips find
59:02my
59:03throat a soft sound escapes me our two figures move together in the silver light skin against skin
59:09nothing between us now the mountains keep watching us
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