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Don't Mess With A New Mom
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00:00David, sign it. From now on, I'll vanish from your sight forever.
00:07You want a divorce? Have you lost your mind?
00:10You think you're worthy of divorcing me without me? You're nothing!
00:16David gives you a life of luxury, and you don't know what's good for you.
00:21Wanting a divorce? That's utterly stupid.
00:24A good life? Taking care of the baby alone day and night? Holding her for IV drips? While I'm sick
00:34and burning with fever? Is this what you call a good life?
00:38I had a fever of 103 degrees. Holding the baby while getting IV fluids. Calling you for help? Weedrie, what
00:46were you doing? What the hell were you doing?
00:52David, please. Come see the baby. It's because of what she did that this happened. I've sprained my back so
00:59badly. It hurts so much.
01:01Don't pay that person any mind. I'll massage it for you and it'll stop hurting.
01:06Do you know you were wrong? If you do, get home and apologize now.
01:09I'm getting IV fluids for my fever. I really can't handle it anymore. Can you please come see the baby?
01:15If you can't take care of the baby, that's because you're useless. Stop bothering me.
01:20It hurts. Be gentler.
01:23David, what are you doing? Who the hell are you with?
01:27If you're sick, go see a doctor. Stop bothering David. Call again and I'll block you.
01:33I sent my mom to take care of you. What else are you unhappy about?
01:37Your mom? When I gave birth, she said it was a girl and left immediately.
01:41Ten days without cooking a single meal or helping with the baby? Once?
01:45Is this what you call taking care of me?
01:51I've been taking care of your wife the whole time.
01:54Taking care of the baby is exhausting and she's still so picky and difficult to please.
02:05Is the baby in your arms right now?
02:08Is your mother actually taking care of me and the child?
02:11Why are you there? You set me up on purpose!
02:18This is what you call care?
02:21Since the day our baby was born, have you changed a single diaper?
02:24Have you prepared a single bottle?
02:27Have you done one damn thing a father should do?
02:30Raising a child is your duty as a wife.
02:33You occupy the position of Mrs. Chen, yet you can't even handle such trivial matters.
02:39And you still have the nerve to complain.
02:45Divorce!
02:46Perfect timing.
02:48I'll give you this piece of trash David Chen for free, you human dumpster.
02:52Don't you love picking up second-hand goods?
02:55I'll grant you your wish.
03:04Have you lost your mind?
03:05Taking care of the child is your responsibility, and you dare to hit someone?
03:19Married women are such a hassle.
03:21Brothers are so much easier to deal with.
03:37These past three years, Serena Blake has been living in hell.
03:42Tormented by David Chen's family, suffering endless grievances.
03:49Ethan Blake, go bring Serena Blake home immediately.
03:52Anyone who dares bully a daughter of the Blake family, I'll ruin them completely and make them pay a devastating
03:57price.
03:57Mom, don't worry.
03:59I will definitely get justice for Serena Blake and make David Chen and those people pay back a hundredfold.
04:11Mom, Ethan, I missed you so much.
04:15Serena, Mom's here.
04:16No one will ever dare to hurt you again.
04:18Don't be afraid.
04:20It's okay.
04:22It's okay.
04:25Mom, I've been so wrong.
04:28You were childhood, were always the princess in my palm.
04:33How did you end up tortured like this?
04:39Some passerby found you fainted and sent you to the hospital.
04:43David never showed up from start to finish.
04:45He doesn't care whether you live or die.
04:49Where's my baby?
04:51Where is my child?
04:53The baby has a fever.
04:54We've around the best doctors and the nursing and infant care specialist are watching her 24 when.
05:00You just focus on recovering.
05:02Don't worry about anything.
05:03It's all my fault.
05:05I was too foolish making the child suffer with me.
05:08It's not your fault.
05:09It's all David's fault.
05:11That ungrateful, heartless bastard.
05:14You're the heiress of Blake Group, my most beloved daughter.
05:18No matter when, your brother and I will always stand behind you.
05:24Dr. Jang, did something happen to the baby?
05:28Please tell me the truth.
05:30I'm ready for the worst.
05:34Serena, the DNA report shows that you and this child have no biological relationship whatsoever.
05:42Impossible.
05:44Absolutely impossible.
05:45I carried her for ten months, risked my life giving birth to her, and she never left my side.
05:55You think I became Luna because of Marcus?
05:58Did you ever consider you've got it backwards?
06:03That mouth.
06:04That face.
06:05I hate them both.
06:06You're the one with the real gift.
06:08So what?
06:08I have your memories.
06:10I can play the chosen one easily too.
06:12All those years hiding your power was such a waste.
06:15Don't worry.
06:15I'll make good use of it.
06:18Natalia!
06:19Touch her again and you won't be my mistress.
06:21Your Highnessness.
06:22This is my father's estate.
06:23Not yet your territory.
06:25Aurora provoked me.
06:26I was defending myself.
06:27Do you have a problem with that?
06:28Do you think father will still favor you if he finds you bullying Aurora?
06:32Bullying?
06:33She struck first.
06:35Let's get father and see who he'll side with.
06:37Marcus knew damn well father would back me.
06:40He pulled Aurora out of the room instead.
06:41Then I heard Aurora's pitiful voice.
06:44Marcus.
06:45I'm scared of her.
06:47Don't worry.
06:48Once we're mates, she won't dare harm you.
06:52Natalia!
06:53Aurora is gone!
06:55I set down my brush calmly.
06:58Gone or hiding?
07:12This isn't funny.
07:14The mating ceremony is in two days.
07:17She'll turn up.
07:19Probably wants Marcus to rescue her so she seems more valuable.
07:22How can you be so cold about your own sister?
07:24Half-sister.
07:25And she's the one playing games.
07:27But I helped search anyway.
07:29No point in making father suffer.
07:32We found Aurora in an abandoned warehouse on the edge of pack territory.
07:39Who did this to you?
07:43I don't know.
07:44They grabbed me from behind.
07:47No witnesses or evidence.
07:49No suspects.
07:50Just Aurora looking traumatized.
07:52Father apologized profusely for the security failure.
07:55I watched the whole performance with detached interest.
07:57On the mating ceremony day, the entire pack turned out to celebrate.
08:01Marcus and Aurora stood on the palace balcony, looking perfect together.
08:06Miss Vale, you don't look heartbroken.
08:09Most women would be devastated.
08:11Your childhood friend.
08:13Choosing your bastard sister over you.
08:15Most women didn't spend five years building a man's empire only to have him carve the flesh off their face
08:19and feed them to the packs.
08:21The moon goddess prophesied that the next luna was born with the gift of prophecy and the moon mark.
08:27So I covered that moon mark on my forehead under makeup and concealment spells.
08:31But my half-sister Aurora painted a fake moon mark on her forehead every day.
08:35That's why Aurora became the mate of the alpha heir, Silas.
08:39Meanwhile, I chose to mate with my childhood sweetheart, the prince, Marcus.
08:43For five years, I used my gift of foresight to help Marcus rise to power.
08:51The night he claimed the throne, I washed away the concealer and revealed the truth.
08:56Natalia!
08:57How dare you fake the moon mark!
08:59He lost his mind.
09:00She should have been my luna.
09:03Every time I fucked you.
09:05For the past five years, I felt disgust.
09:08Now die for stealing her fate!
09:11When I opened my eyes again, I was back to the mating ceremony day.
09:19Marcus burst into the court and interrupted the ritual.
09:23A moon mark proves nothing!
09:25How can the mark make Aurora the Chosen One?
09:27I'm invoking my father's blank decree.
09:29I claim Aurora Bell as my mate!
09:32Nobles exchanged stunned looks and whispered.
09:35One elder wanted to speak, but I caught his eye and shook my head.
09:39That decree was compensation for C-Alpha's life.
09:42I never imagined he'd wasted on this.
09:44In the last life, Marcus needed that decree to secure the alpha throne.
09:49Now he used this trump card only for Aurora.
09:52Natalia, what's your take on this arrangement?
09:55The alpha king asked me.
09:56I dropped into a perfect curtsy.
09:59If Prince Marcus favors my half-sister, it's an honor for House Vale.
10:04Marcus looked at me with conflicted, guilty, but determined.
10:08I'm not asking to strip my brother as heir.
10:12Aurora and I are in love.
10:14She's an illegitimate Omega.
10:16She can't handle the pressure of being the future king's fated mate.
10:20Please, father, grant us.
10:23The whole kingdom knows you and Natalia have been inseparable since childhood.
10:27This sudden change of heart.
10:28I've always seen her as my sister.
10:31People just assumed otherwise.
10:32I almost laughed out loud.
10:34What a fucking sister.
10:36Alpha heir Silas carried the moon goddess's blessing.
10:39He is the true future alpha.
10:42Without my help, Marcus can never defeat Silas.
10:45If he wanted to gamble everything on my half-sister, I would let him hang himself.
10:49Marcus's servant blocked my path.
10:52Miss Vale, Prince Marcus summons you.
10:54I was led to a tower room.
10:56It was so cold and dark.
10:58When I was shivering and about to lose my temperature, Marcus showed up.
11:01When Aurora begged for your help once, you treated her like this.
11:06How's it feel?
11:07In the past life, I'd stopped Aurora from interrupting him.
11:11During crucial battle planning, she waited in the snow and ice for the whole day.
11:15I know you're reborn too, Natalia.
11:18Even you are cruel and jealous.
11:20But we were mates in the last life.
11:22I won't be cruel.
11:24If you can't let me go, I'll make you my mistress.
11:27The best thing for both of us is to go our separate ways.
11:30I looked at his face.
11:31If anyone's owed revenge here, it's me.
11:33Not the other way around.
11:35Marcus's expression darkened.
11:37I moved toward the door, and he grabbed my wrist.
11:39I overreacted when I killed you.
11:41But if you hadn't painted that moon mark pretending to be Aurora, how would I have lost control?
11:46If you behave this time, as long as you don't covet the queen's position, you could be my favored mistress.
11:52We're done.
11:53You will only be a stranger to me.
11:55The moment I got home, a royal decree arrived.
11:58My father pushed me forward with pride.
12:00Accept the decree.
12:01Prime Alpha Vale, you're mistaken.
12:03This decree is for your second daughter, Aurora.
12:06This message spreads throughout the whole pack soon.
12:09I became the center of the scandal.
12:12Everyone knew I stayed by Marcus's side for years.
12:15But now Aurora became his mate.
12:19Guess Natalia was doing all the chasing.
12:22Prime Alpha raised such a classy daughter.
12:24But look how she turned out, throwing herself at him like a simp.
12:28No wonder the prince didn't want her.
12:31The next morning, Marcus sent ten carriages of extravagant gifts to our estate.
12:37It confirms his love for Nyx even more.
12:40Father found me in my study, reading like nothing had happened.
12:45Natalia, I don't know what went down between you and the prince, but public opinion has turned vicious.
12:50I set down my book.
12:51I am okay.
12:52Dad, don't worry.
12:54Father sighed heavily.
12:56I should never have brought Aurora back from the border.
12:59Before he could finish, Aurora burst through the door.
13:02You always favored Natalia.
13:04When we were little, you sent me to live with distant wolf relatives.
13:07Now Prince Marcus loves me, and you want to ruin it and hand the chance to her?
13:10I'll prove I'm the daughter you should be proud of, even if I'm not as noble as my sister.
13:15She stormed out, and my father sent guards to tail her.
13:18They reported she went straight to Marcus's estate.
13:20I placed a hand on father's shoulder.
13:23There's something more urgent.
13:25A massive earthquake will hit the western peaks you need to prepare.
13:28Father went rigid.
13:30I'll go see the king at once.
13:33Marcus will handle the prevention.
13:35Let him take it.
13:36You focus on organizing relief.
13:38Father looked uncertain, but chose to trust me.
13:41Marcus wanted the alpha throne.
13:42What I didn't expect was that he'd hand all the credit to Aurora.
13:46Within days, rumors spread like wildfire.
13:48The moon goddess's prophecy was dug up.
13:51Aurora Vale can see the future.
13:53Now people shook their heads when I was mentioned.
13:55What a pity.
13:56Natalia was once the most respected young wolf.
13:58Right?
13:58Pretty, educated, talented in every way.
13:59But she's nothing compared to her gifted sister.
14:01That's when Aurora cornered me in the study.
14:03She pressed her hand over mine and-
14:05Sister, I think it's my turn to be Luna now.
14:14You think I became Luna because of Marcus?
14:18Did you ever consider you've got it backwards?
14:22That mouth.
14:23That face.
14:24I hate them both.
14:25You're the one with the real gift.
14:27So what?
14:28I have your memories.
14:29I can play the chosen one easily too.
14:31All those years hiding your power was such a waste.
14:34Don't worry.
14:35I'll make good use of it.
14:37Natalia!
14:38Touch her again and you won't be my mistress.
14:40Your Highnessness.
14:41This is my Faw's estate.
14:43Not yet your territory.
14:44Aurora provoked me.
14:45I was defending myself.
14:46Do you have a problem with that?
14:47Do you think Father will still favor you if he finds you bullying Aurora?
14:52Bullying?
14:52She struck first.
14:54Let's get Father and see who he'll side with.
14:57Marcus knew damn well Father would back me.
14:59He pulled Aurora out of the room instead.
15:01Then I heard Aurora's pitiful voice.
15:03Marcus.
15:05I'm scared of her.
15:06Don't worry.
15:07Once we're mates, she won't dare harm you.
15:12Natalia!
15:12Aurora is gone!
15:14I set down my brush, calmly.
15:17Gone or hiding?
15:31This isn't funny!
15:33The mating ceremony is in two days!
15:37She'll turn up.
15:38Probably wants Marcus to rescue her so she seems more valuable.
15:41How can you be so cold about your own sister?
15:44Half-sister.
15:45And she's the one playing games.
15:47But I helped search anyway.
15:49No point in making Father suffer.
15:51We found Aurora in an abandoned warehouse on the edge of Pack territory.
15:59Who did this to you?
16:02I don't know!
16:03They grabbed me from behind!
16:06No witnesses or evidence.
16:08No suspects.
16:09Just Aurora looking traumatized.
16:11Father apologized profusely for the security failure.
16:14I watched the whole performance with detached interest.
16:17On the mating ceremony day, the entire pack turned out to celebrate.
16:20Marcus and Aurora stood on the palace balcony, looking perfect together.
16:26Miss Vale, you don't look heartbroken.
16:28Most women would be devastated.
16:30Your childhood friend.
16:32Choosing your bastard sister over you.
16:34Most women didn't spend five years building a man's empire only to have him carve the flesh off their face
16:39and feed them to the packs.
17:01That sent sparks of pleasure through me.
17:04Suddenly Dominic pulled back, picked up the dropped thumb, and used the cold metal butt to lift my chin, forcing
17:11my eyes to meet his.
17:12The icy barrel pressed against my jaw as his thumb brushed roughly over my swollen lip.
17:17Every hard inch of him grinding against me in an insistent rhythm.
17:21Dominic was hard for me, but he pushed me away anyway.
17:24The gun was loaded, pressed against my chin.
17:27Dominic's voice was low and restrained.
17:29I won't be the other man.
17:31You know I don't have anyone in my life.
17:33I looked much happier after I said that, but I knew he wouldn't turn me down.
17:37Sure enough, he pinned me to the wall, his eyes dark and unfathomable.
17:41He looked like he wanted to rip me to pieces.
17:44After a long while, he laughed softly.
17:48Don't regret this.
17:51His phone rang and ran in an ocean without anything to support me.
17:55The phone was still buzzing.
17:56The screen lit up.
17:57My blood ran cold.
17:58The message was from a number I recognized instantly, yet it was addressed to Dominic with professional
18:04deference from the first time I met Dominic.
18:07Back then, I was still green at that to develop a habit of sleeping with my targets.
18:11I sauntered into a bar, my black clothes concealing the blood on me perfectly.
18:15I drank myself half to death, feeling brooding and pessimistic.
18:19I couldn't help but think that my life was over.
18:22Being an assassin wasn't glamorous, and I kept getting injured.
18:26People kept trying to hit on me.
18:28I lounged lazily with a faint smile on my face, looking like a fragile little thing.
18:33No one knew I did the dirtiest, deadliest work in the world.
18:37I was annoyed, but I didn't let it show.
18:40Instead, I deliberately put on a show of pouring something into my drink,
18:43while smiling mischievously, saying,
18:45There's poison in here.
18:48You'll die if you drink it.
18:49They wanted to sleep with me, but they didn't even have the nerve to touch the glass because
18:53of my words, whether true or false.
18:56I wasn't bored because all the while I sensed someone lurking in the shadows.
19:00Their eyes locked on me.
19:02Their gaze was blunt and searing, and I could hardly miss it.
19:05I barely had to wait before he showed himself in front of me.
19:08He picked up the glass and downed the liquor.
19:10The rim hit the counter with a clatter.
19:12The polished surface caught clean, sharp features.
19:15He looked down and said softly,
19:17Your wounds will faster if you don't get them treated soon.
19:20I saw the desire roiling beneath the layer of ice in his eyes.
19:24He and I were of the same kind, so of course we slept together.
19:28...peak that left me shaking and crying.
19:30By the next morning, I was gone.
19:32My wounds had been treated, and I was clean.
19:34I'd never felt so good before.
19:37It was a shame, but I didn't want to have anything to do with regular people.
19:41So I left a note and a bank card.
19:43The note was a farewell, and the bank card was his remuneration.
19:47It was a polite and detached move.
19:49I thought our paths would never cross again.
19:52Until a few months down the road, when my boss issued me a new mission to assassinate a mafia boss,
19:58with an astronomical bounty on him.
20:00The face that had stared back at me was Dominic's.
20:03When I woke up, I felt like my body was falling apart.
20:07I knew Dominic was no simpleton, but I didn't expect him to be this crazy.
20:11I lifted the blanket and got out of bed.
20:13My legs gave out the moment I stood up, and I fell to the floor.
20:17My body was marked everywhere, and I tugged on it and snorted.
20:21Is this a captivity kink?
20:24Dominic's voice boomed from out of nowhere.
20:30I turned to see a surveillance camera aiming right at me.
20:34He hadn't even tried to hide it.
20:36I grabbed the blanket and pulled it over my body while...
20:38Explain this.
20:40Dominic's voice sounded unbelievably calm as it came from the surveillance camera.
20:44It looks good.
20:46I was baffled.
20:47Then I narrowed my eyes, and my expression turned icy.
20:50Dominic's tone shifted as he added.
20:53His voice sounded a little glum.
20:54It's the oldest story in the book.
20:56The evil dragon falls in love with the princess.
20:59Making sure that she can never leave.
21:02I said coolly.
21:03The princess ultimately gets saved by the prince, though.
21:06He chuckled.
21:07I snorted and said sarcastically.
21:10I don't like you, Dominic.
21:13What's the point of you doing this?
21:16He was unfazed.
21:17Is that so?
21:20You felt so good that you cried last night, though.
21:24Or was I mistaken?
21:25Once again, I was rendered speechless.
21:27Dominic was tall and handsome.
21:29Could anyone keep themselves from getting turned on by such a striking face and body?
21:34For once, I didn't clap back.
21:36Initially, I clung to a shred of hope that this was just one of Dominic's whims.
21:41He would let me go once he was tired of me in the game.
21:44Three days later, all my things were packed neatly and dropped off at the villa.
21:49A week later, everything in the house started coming in pairs.
21:53A month later, Dominic opened my door while holding a pillow.
21:57You've had a month to process this.
22:00Have you accepted reality yet?
22:02I had nothing to say.
22:04I had indeed accepted reality, thank you very much.
22:07I backed away when I saw his eyes darken with lust.
22:10Hold on.
22:12I think I might need more time to process this.
22:15Dominic pressed his body to mine.
22:17Talk to him.
22:18Not me.
22:19I couldn't accept that I was starting to love his body.
22:23To love every single one of his kisses.
22:25So, I started a daily routine of attempting to assassinate Dominic.
22:30The first time, I hid a dagger behind me, wanting to kill him in one strike when his guard was
22:35down.
22:36I ended up being pinned to the table.
22:38The second time, I reflected on my mistakes and opted for the poison route.
22:42I used the poison that I kept for extreme situations.
22:45A tiny drop would instantly make one froth at the mouth.
22:49I made sure to lace the wine with it beforehand,
22:51and I smiled gently as I watched him pick up his glass and hold it to his lips.
22:56When he paused, my heart shot to my throat.
23:00What's wrong?
23:00He laughed.
23:02You know there are surveillance cameras in the room, right?
23:05I was silent for a moment.
23:07Then, I slowly looked up with a smile that didn't meet my eyes.
23:10Isn't that for show?
23:12Dominic put down the glass, drawling.
23:14There are real simple places you can't see.
23:17I clenched my fists and downed my drink, which I hadn't poisoned.
23:22After a moment, I tugged at my collar.
23:24Why is it getting so warm?
23:26His eyes darkened, and he said huskily,
23:29I put something in your drink, too.
23:31I tried to fight back my body's reaction, but I panted as I snarled.
23:36I'm going to kill you, Dominic.
23:37He tapped the corner of his lips, unruffled.
23:40Kiss me, and I'll give you the antidote.
23:43Damn it.
23:44I would remember this.
23:45Dominic had imprisoned me, restricted my rights, broken his promises, and gone back on his woe.
23:52His vile deeds were too numerous to list.
23:55I swore I would take him down.
23:57I had to kill him.
23:58After trying and failing multiple times, I switched tactics.
24:03I lay in wait at night for a surprise ambush.
24:06Dominic came home drunk, which was rare.
24:09His guard was down.
24:11I've seen plenty in my life, but no one had ever toyed with me like this.
24:14For a moment, I was both angry and embarrassed.
24:17It was all Dominic's fault for being so sick in the hand.
24:20He'd infected me with his insanity.
24:22He coughed softly, his Adam's apple quivering as if he were laughing.
24:26I tightened my grip further and threatened him in a low voice.
24:29You don't know what it's like to suffocate, do you?
24:33You'd better savor it before you die.
24:38Dominic's expression finally shifted and his voice grew strained.
24:41He was on the brink of go of me.
24:43I ducked aside and looked down at my hands without saying a word.
24:47He was so sick.
24:48Where had things gone wrong?
24:50He looked at me, making me jolt.
24:52I couldn't stop myself from taking a step back.
24:55Why are you hiding?
24:56He smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes.
24:59Anyone else would already be six feet under for trying to kill me so many times.
25:05Have I ever done anything to you?
25:07Come here.
25:11Stop fighting!
25:13Enough!
25:25We need peace.
25:27And let half beasts govern the world unbreakable.
25:36In my previous life, I chose to marry Jax, the eldest son of the werewolf pack, who was known for
25:42his extreme loyalty.
25:44We gave birth to a hybrid cub with white fur and named him Zeal.
25:48Our child became the next ruler of the world, and Jax gained immense power as a result.
25:54My sister, obsessed with the beauty of the elves, married into their clan.
25:59But the elven prince slept with every female in the forest.
26:06In the end, she contracted a strange disease and became barren ever since.
26:12Consumed by jealousy and resentment, she said a...
26:16Help me!
26:21When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day of the interracial marriage alliances.
26:27I knew she had been reborn too.
26:31This was when I was young.
26:33There, on the massive fur-covered bed, my sister Clara and Jax were tangled together, naked.
26:39Clara gasped, her nails raking down his muscled back.
26:44Clara, what the hell are you doing?
26:48Sister, Jax and I are truly in love.
26:52Please, let us be together.
26:58And we've already fucked!
27:00If I don't marry Jax now, no other prince will want me as his wife!
27:08Rowena, maybe you can pick another mate.
27:11Clara just got carried away and made a mistake.
27:14Father was there too, speaking up for her.
27:16He always favored Clara because I was his bastard daughter from a fling outside, while Clara was born to his
27:23legitimate wife.
27:24I looked down at Clara, kneeling on the floor now.
27:27Her face was streaked with tears, looking all innocent, but her eyes burned with ambition and thrill.
27:34I knew she was reborn to my past life.
27:37In my past life, I'd chosen Jax, the eldest son of the werewolf Alpha.
27:41To me, vampires were cold and heartless.
27:44Elves were fickle players.
27:46Only werewolves were loyal and passionate, the perfect choice.
27:51Six months after mating with Jax, I bore him a white wolf pup, naming him Zeal.
27:56As the first hybrid born, Zeal became the rightful next ruler of the world.
28:03I always thought I would live happily with my child like this forever.
28:08Until that, but Clara, craving the elves' allure, picked the elf prince Eldrin.
28:13She didn't know he'd rut with every willing female in the woods.
28:17It left Clara with a nasty infection, barren for life and shunned by the elf clan.
28:24She blamed me for her misery, jealous that my life was better.
28:28She slipped me a sedative and set our den ablaze.
28:32Thinking of it now, rage boiled in my veins.
28:35I wanted to rip Clara's throat out right there, avenging Zeal.
28:39My fists clenched in my sleeves, nails biting into my palms, snapping me back to reality.
28:46I nodded, putting on a knowing smile.
28:49Since you and Jax are so in love, I won't stand in your way.
28:53Clara hadn't expected me to agree so easily.
28:56The tears she'd forced out hung awkwardly on her lashes.
29:03Clara, get up.
29:04Thank your sister for her blessing.
29:08Thank you, sister.
29:19Girls really do grow up and slip away too quickly.
29:24Father joked, but when he turned and saw my cold face, he looked guilty.
29:29Rowene, the only unmated heirs left from the ruling clans are the Vampire Lord, Thorn, and the Elf Prince Eldrin.
29:39I think the elves aren't a bad pick.
29:42Their looks and status are way above the vampires.
29:45And Clara mentioned before.
29:48I cut father off.
29:50Father.
29:51I'll mate with the Vampire Clan's thorn.
29:57Humans always saw vampires as cold-blooded monsters, full of prejudice.
30:02For thousands of years, no human had chosen a vampire alliance.
30:07So the vampires never produced a world ruler.
30:10It got them sidelined by the other races, treated as outcasts with no resources.
30:18Calling out my name at the top of his lungs.
30:23Rowena!
30:32He tried to save me, but the flames were too fierce and he could do nothing.
30:39Father wasn't happy with my choice, but seeing how determined I was, he didn't push it anymore.
30:45He just sighed and tried to comfort me.
30:48If things get tough in the Vampire Clan, Clara can help you out.
30:55But when Clara heard I'd chosen to mate with the Vampire Clan, she couldn't hold back and mocked me right
31:01to my face.
31:03Sister, even if you can't have jacks, you don't have to pick the run-down Vampire Clan.
31:09Don't end up starving before you even pop out a kid.
31:13I hear the vampires are going bankrupt.
31:16The werewolf pack is loaded.
31:19Even their bath water is infused with precious moonlight.
31:22If your days get too rough, sister, I can pack up some leftovers for you.
31:27She said it all without caring about the servant's weird looks, covering her mouth and laughing hysterically.
31:36In Clara's mind, the werewolf pack had endless resources, and Jax was-
31:41But she didn't know that humans and werewolves didn't breed easily, and Jax was obsessed with airs.
31:51After six months with no pregnant rage on me eating a pup, it wasn't until I used a secret ritual
31:58to get pregnant and birthed zeal securing power for the werewolves, that Jax finally eased up.
32:03I smiled faintly.
32:05For me, my previous marriage with Jax was not a happy one.
32:10I offered Clara a calm smile.
32:12He's just some trouble I don't want.
32:15Go ahead and take it.
32:23Rowena, what's there to be proud of picking a broke-ass vampire?
32:37I'll be the first to get pregnant!
32:39My child will be the next Alliance ruler!
32:43I ignored her tantrum and went to prepare for the wedding in three days.
32:57Clara was right about one thing.
33:00The vampire clan was dirt poor.
33:02I worried they couldn't even afford a proper gown, so I planned to get one ready myself.
33:08But to my surprise, that night Thorn came personally to deliver the wedding dress.
33:22This was the first time I really took in Thorn's appearance.
33:35This was the one who had tried to save me in my previous life at the very last moment of
33:41my life.
33:41Opening the box, there was a blood-red trailing gown, the chest adorned with glowing dark crimson gems.
33:48I'd never seen such a stunning dress.
33:51I was mesmerized.
33:53Miss Rowena, this is hand-stitched by our vampire clan's finest tailors.
33:58The blood gems are blessings from our people.
34:01This is the first vampire human unity.
34:03If anything's not to your liking, tell me.
34:06Thorn looked at me with deliberate distance as if he wasn't the one about to mate with me.
34:12I love it.
34:17Just as I was about to put the dress away, Clara sauntered in, arm linked with Jax's looking smug as
34:23hell.
34:24Sister, you can't seriously have just this one dress?
34:28Jax prepared a whole ten wedding gowns for me, each one sexier than the laced.
34:34Clara only knew werewolves were deeply loyal, but she didn't get that it was pure instinct, making them fixated on
34:41breeding.
34:42If she didn't give him a pup soon, would Jax still pamper her?
34:47Thorn's grip on his scepter tightened for a moment.
34:56It's my vampire clan that scrowthed you, Miss Rowena.
35:00I promise you, Thorn will never bepay you in this life.
35:10Pretty words are easy.
35:12Let's see if you can even knock her up.
35:16Clara couldn't stop yapping about babies now.
35:19Her barren past-
35:21Sister, focus on your own mating.
35:23Someone might think you're eyeing my fiancé again.
35:26I smiled faintly at Clara, and in the midst of her and Jax's ugly expressions, I took Thorn's hand and
35:34left.
35:40Soon, from behind, I heard Clara flirting with Jax, her voice-
35:44My stupid sister, reborn and still obsessed with rising through motherhood.
35:50Mommy.
36:07I'll be right back.
36:07.
36:37.
37:07.
37:37.
38:24It was Jasmine's maid.
38:27Did you call a doctor?
38:28What do you mean she's suddenly not feeling well?
38:31The moment Drake heard that Jasmine wasn't feeling well,
38:33he didn't even hesitate to shove me aside as he rushed to get dressed.
38:36She was fine when we were in bed just now.
38:40Then, as if realizing what he just said, he paused and looked at me with guilt.
38:44I'll be back soon.
38:45Owen is dead.
38:46I'm all she has now.
38:48Just wait for me, okay?
38:49He never needed my permission or approval to go see Jasmine,
38:52unlike when he was with me.
38:54He just expected me to wait for him indefinitely.
38:57But I couldn't wait anymore.
38:58I wouldn't.
38:59I smiled at him, and that was all it took to put his mind at ease
39:02as he walked out the door leaving me and our son Caden behind again.
39:06He didn't know that I'd received news that he was planning a marking ceremony with Jasmine.
39:10I closed my eyes and called upon the wolf I'd kept hidden for so long.
39:14Maybe this was for the best.
39:16His betrayal would make it easier for me to leave with Caden.
39:19I got in touch with my family easily.
39:21They were overjoyed, especially my father.
39:24The moment he found out he was a grandfather, he was so emotional he nearly cried.
39:28He wanted Caden and me to return to Windmere immediately.
39:31Just then, my sleeping son mumbled softly in his sleep.
39:35Daddy, you promised me.
39:37It would be his fifth birthday in two days.
39:40Even in his dreams, he was holding on to Drake's promise to celebrate his birthday together.
39:44I gently stroked his sleeping face as tears welled up in my eyes.
39:48Just two more days.
39:50I wanted Caden to leave without any regrets.
39:53But before dawn, a sharp knock on the door shattered his sweet dream.
39:56It was Drake's mother, Patricia Sinclair, sending someone to bring Caden and me back to her place.
40:01I frowned, knowing that Patricia had always looked down on us.
40:05To her, I was just some nameless rogue from an outsider tribe who got lucky when I met her precious
40:10son, Drake.
40:11And she didn't like Caden either.
40:13After all, she thought that someone like Jasmine, who had pure blood and came from the same pack,
40:17was the only woman worthy of being Luna.
40:20Unlike me, Caden was excited.
40:22He thought Drake was finally coming to take him home.
40:24But when we arrived at Patricia's house, we were greeted by Drake's relatives, all looking at us with disdain.
40:30Drake, who hadn't come home all night, was standing beside Jasmine with a gentle expression as he supported her.
40:36Patricia completely ignored Caden and me, smiling as she made an announcement.
40:40Jasmine is pregnant.
40:42As per our agreement, Drake will be the next alpha of the blaze tooth pack.
40:46Their child will be the rightful heir.
40:48And soon, Drake and Jasmine will hold their marking ceremony.
40:51The room erupted in excitement as everyone turned to Jasmine.
40:54I, however, stared straight at Drake.
40:57He placed a tender hand on Jasmine's stomach, acting like he couldn't see me or Caden standing just a few
41:02feet away.
41:03Yeah, I'm finally going to be a father.
41:06Finally, a sharp pain shot through my heart.
41:09Beside me, Caden had his little hand tightened around mine as he asked in a trembling voice,
41:13Mommy, what is Daddy saying?
41:16Am I not his child?
41:17His soft voice made the entire room go silent.
41:20Then, Drake's relative sneered.
41:22He's just an illegitimate child, but he actually dared to speak up here.
41:26If people find out the alpha of blaze tooth pack has an illegitimate child, do you know what that'll do
41:31to our reputation?
41:32A lowborn woman and her brat trying to claim the heir's position?
41:36You can only do it over my dead body.
41:38There's no way we can let anyone know that kid is Drake's.
41:41Patricia scoffed and looked at us with pure disdain.
41:44From now on, we'll say the child is an orphan we took in.
41:47As for Selina, she's just a mate Drake hired to take care of him.
41:51I gripped Caden's hand tighter.
41:52I had always known Patricia hated us.
41:55She was the one who first suggested that Jasmine should carry Drake's child.
41:59I'm not an orphan.
42:00I have a mommy and a daddy.
42:02Caden's eyes turned red as he held back his tears, protesting in a small voice.
42:07Mom, isn't this going too far?
42:08Drake let go of Jasmine's hand and took a step toward us.
42:12But before he could come any closer, I saw Jasmine reach out and pull him back.
42:16He hesitated for a few seconds.
42:18Then, he fell silent.
42:20Fine.
42:21I agree with your plan.
42:22I stepped forward with Caden and faced Drake and Patricia head on.
42:26My child is not an orphan.
42:28He doesn't need to be adopted.
42:30From this day forward, Caden is mine alone.
42:33He has nothing to do with Drake.
42:35I kneeled and fought back tears as I whispered to Caden,
42:38Baby, don't call him daddy anymore, okay?
42:41Drake froze.
42:42He knew it was all because of Caden that I had agreed to return to Blaze Toothpack and accepted
42:46his relationship with Jasmine.
42:48He promised to give Caden a rightful identity.
42:51And now, I was giving that up myself.
42:53He stared into my eyes, trying to read my emotions.
42:57But I looked away.
42:58He would never have my heart again.
43:00Caden was too young to understand everything that was happening.
43:03He cried so hard that his eyes were swollen.
43:06I just wanted to take him home and comfort him.
43:32.
44:11.
44:13And walked out without looking back.
44:16Caden couldn't understand what had happened today.
44:18He cried silently in my arms and asked me if Drake didn't want him anymore
44:22and if I was the only person in the world who loved him.
44:24I held him tightly.
44:26That's not true.
44:27Many people love my little hero.
44:29Grandpa Alex and Grandma Bella miss us very much.
44:32They can't wait to see you.
44:34Do you want to leave with me and go find them?
44:37He hesitated, clutching the toy car Drake had given him last year for his birthday.
44:42But, I don't want to leave Daddy.
44:44I held back my tears and gently reassured him,
44:47Daddy and Grandma Patricia don't want us to stay here.
44:49Do you want to call him Uncle Drake for the rest of your life?
44:52He froze for a moment, then slowly put down the toy car.
44:56Tears welled up in his eyes as he pleaded with me.
44:59Can I at least spend this birthday with Daddy before we leave?
45:02I just want one last memory with him.
45:05He refused to call him Uncle Drake.
45:07I silently wiped away my tears and kissed the top of his head.
45:11Of course, my love.
45:13But two days later, on his birthday, Drake, who had promised to throw him a party, never showed up.
45:18I called him and asked angrily,
45:20It's Caden's birthday today.
45:22You promised you'd be home.
45:23Where are you?
45:24I could handle disappointment but couldn't bear to see Caden's last bit of hope shatter.
45:29Drake didn't say a single word before hanging up.
45:32Daddy's not coming, is he?
45:34Caden lowered his head, staring at the cake before him while trying to convince himself.
45:39It's okay, Mommy.
45:40Uncle Drake is just really busy.
45:42You can celebrate with me instead.
45:44It was the first time he'd ever called Drake Uncle.
45:47He seemed to accept that Drake didn't want him anymore, but the way he bit his lip and forced a
45:52smile shattered my heart into pieces.
45:54Furious, I was about to call him again when I suddenly received a message from him.
45:58Come back to Blaze Tooth Pack.
46:00Baby, look.
46:01Daddy remembered your birthday.
46:04Caden's eyes lit up with hope as he gasped in excitement.
46:07Mommy!
46:08Daddy remembered my birthday.
46:10Let's go!
46:11He must have so many presents for me.
46:13After receiving confirmation from Drake that he had indeed prepared a birthday party, Caden was beyond ecstatic.
46:18He grabbed my hand and practically dragged me to the villa in the pack.
46:22But as soon as I stepped inside, my heart sank at the sight before me.
46:26The room was filled with roses.
46:28Guests in formal attire mingled around.
46:31This didn't feel like a birthday party at all.
46:33It felt more like...
46:34Caden, however, didn't notice.
46:37He ran straight toward Drake, who was standing in front of a cake, and threw himself into his arms.
46:42Daddy!
46:43I'm here!
46:44Are you waiting for me to cut the cake?
46:46Drake looked utterly shocked to see us.
46:49Why are you here?
46:50He was dressed in his formal suit and standing next to Jasmine.
46:53His reaction confirmed my worst fear.
46:56The guests began whispering amongst themselves.
46:59Isn't today supposed to be Alpha Drake's announcement of his luna?
47:02Why is there suddenly a kid here?
47:04That child called him Daddy.
47:06Could he be an illegitimate son?
47:08Hearing their words, Drake suddenly pushed Caden away.
47:11What did you just call me?
47:12Caden stumbled backward, falling to the floor.
47:15He looked up at Drake, terrified, unsure of what he had done wrong.
47:19This was too much.
47:20I rushed forward to pick him up, ready to leave, but Jasmine stepped in front of me.
47:25Selena, today is the official announcement of Drake's and my titles.
47:29You crashed the event on purpose, didn't you?
47:32The smug smirk on her face told me everything I needed to know.
47:35She was the one who had sent that text.
47:38She clung to Drake's arm and said in a voice dripping with mockery,
47:41p, saying,
47:41The good
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