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00:00:00Five years into our marriage, it all turned out to be lies.
00:00:04My Alpha Cain had an affair with his mistress Beta the day before our mating ceremony.
00:00:09He assumed I, being a wolfless wretch, couldn't hear a thing, unaware that I had awakened, and could clearly perceive
00:00:17every betrayal we uttered.
00:00:20Luna, we've prepared the substitute blood and staged a fake death scene exactly as you requested.
00:00:26In ten days, your death will be revealed at mate ceremony.
00:00:30The voice on the other end finally took the edge off the anger I'd been holding back for far too
00:00:35long.
00:00:36Good.
00:00:36My voice came out low, a restrained edge of something feral beneath it.
00:00:41Rest assured, no one will question it. We'll simulate a death by Silver. No wolf survives that kind of damage.
00:00:50Only then, did I let out a slow breath. After confirming the remaining details, I hung up and pushed open
00:00:58the door to the private room.
00:01:00The noise inside died the instant I stepped in. Every wolf there could catch the faint pine scent clinging to
00:01:07me. The unmistakable mate mark left by Alpha Cain.
00:01:12Cain, seated at the center, rose immediately. His long fingers closed around my hand, his eyes filled with concern. His
00:01:22voice dropped, rough with Alpha authority.
00:01:24My little wolf, where did you go? He started to pull me away, but I caught the possessiveness in his
00:01:34gaze, and forced down the bitterness rising in my chest. I shook my head.
00:01:40I'm fine. Let's just keep going.
00:01:43Still holding my hand, Cain led me back to my seat. The room gradually came back to life, until someone
00:01:50spoke up.
00:01:52Cain, you and your wild cat are about to seal your mate bond. So what are you planning to do
00:01:57with your little beta pet?
00:01:58My nails dug into my palm. Being the useless one who couldn't shift. I'd long since gotten used to names
00:02:06like that. But I could still clearly smell another woman's scent, lingering on Cain.
00:02:15Someone beside the speaker nudged him.
00:02:18Hey, watch it. Your Luna's right here.
00:02:21He just shrugged, completely unconcerned.
00:02:24What's the problem? It's not like the useless one understands the werewolf kind language anyway. I'm just curious how Cain
00:02:32plans to deal with his little bitch.
00:02:34All eyes turned to Cain. A flicker of disdain passed through his gaze.
00:02:40I'll keep her.
00:02:42He peeled a shrimp and placed it into my bowl before continuing casually.
00:02:47She's just a pet I keep around. My only mate is Aria.
00:02:52He smirked faintly.
00:02:53But if my wild bot Aria ever found out the truth, she'd run. So I've kept it well hidden.
00:03:00Even after the mate bond, I won't let her find out.
00:03:05His gaze swept across the room, a surge of alpha pressure thickening the air.
00:03:09Watch your mouths. If anyone slips up in front of her, I'll tear you apart.
00:03:16These were all dominant alphas from the same circle.
00:03:19And none of this shocked them. If anything, they sounded amused.
00:03:25Cain's got it bad. Can't even let his little toy get exposed.
00:03:29Well, she can't shift. Figures she'd be fragile.
00:03:33Someone's eyes lit up. Curiosity getting the better of him.
00:03:37Cain, if Aria can't sense anything, then you and that beta pet, have you ever, you know, at home?
00:03:46Cain chuckled, idly spinning the ring on his finger.
00:03:51Of course. It's been wild.
00:03:56The room erupted into crude laughter and wolfish howls.
00:04:00Cain really knows how to play!
00:04:04A useless one like that? Easy to fool.
00:04:07Bet the whole place is covered in your mess.
00:04:13Man, I'd love to see that wildcat's face when she finds out.
00:04:19Their laughter cut through the room, sharp and vicious.
00:04:23No one noticed how tightly I was gripping my silver fork.
00:04:27My knuckles had gone white.
00:04:28No one knew.
00:04:30Three days ago, I had my awakening.
00:04:35And no one knew that I had already decided to leave.
00:04:39I would never complete a mate bond with Cain.
00:04:43On the day of the ceremony,
00:04:45the only thing waiting for him would be a blood-soaked corpse.
00:04:49A fake one.
00:04:51Cain glanced at my untouched shrimp and immediately turned back to me.
00:04:56My little wolf, why aren't you eating?
00:04:59I looked at him.
00:05:01At the man whose eyes were filled with nothing but carefully crafted concern
00:05:05and forced a faint smile.
00:05:08What were you all talking about that got you so excited?
00:05:12Cain smiled softly and pressed a gentle kiss to the back of my hand.
00:05:17They were just saying they envy envy our bond.
00:05:20That will be the most devoted pair there is.
00:05:24Inside the private room, people exchanged knowing looks.
00:05:28I caught every single one of them.
00:05:30The mockery.
00:05:31The cruelty.
00:05:32It burned.
00:05:35My heart felt like it had been soaked in liquid silver.
00:05:38The pain sharp enough to cut through bone.
00:05:41They had been talking about him and that woman.
00:05:44Yet somehow twisted it into admiration for what we had.
00:05:48Cain, I never realized you could lie so easily.
00:05:53I set my silver fork down and stood.
00:05:56I didn't want to hear another word of it.
00:05:58The moment I moved to leave, Cain was on his feet.
00:06:02A flicker of panic crossing his face.
00:06:05Little wolf, what's wrong?
00:06:08I shook my head.
00:06:10My voice came out soft, barely more than a breath.
00:06:14I'm tired.
00:06:16I want to go back to the pack house.
00:06:19I didn't wait for his response.
00:06:21I turned and walked out.
00:06:24Out on the street, I looked up and saw the massive LED screen across the road.
00:06:29A mating display was playing.
00:06:32Aria, be my mate.
00:06:35The words stretched across the center in bold, impossible-to-miss letters.
00:06:41People passing by slowed down.
00:06:43Their voices full of envy.
00:06:48Oh my god, I heard Alpha Cain's girl can't shift,
00:06:51so he rented the biggest screen in the city just so she could clearly see the words,
00:06:55Be my mate?
00:06:56That's insanely romantic.
00:06:59He treats that girl so well.
00:07:01After the mate bond, he's going to be the perfect alpha.
00:07:06I stood there, the subject of their admiration,
00:07:09and let out a quiet, self-mocking smile.
00:07:13A week ago, I would have reacted the same way.
00:07:17I would have believed in Cain's love without question.
00:07:21I was born into a declining pack.
00:07:25From the moment I came into this world, I couldn't shift.
00:07:29Among the werewolf kind, that made me a disgrace.
00:07:33A failure.
00:07:36A failure.
00:07:36Cain entered my life under those circumstances.
00:07:39He claimed it was love at first sight and pursued me relentlessly.
00:07:44But I had seen this kind of attention before.
00:07:47Cruel games disguised as affection.
00:07:50So I avoided him.
00:07:52Ninety-nine times he confessed.
00:07:56Ninety-nine times I turned him down.
00:07:59Until the night the Silver Hunters attacked.
00:08:02He threw himself over me without hesitation.
00:08:05Even when Silver pierced straight through his shoulder blade, he didn't move.
00:08:10He held his position, shielding me with his body.
00:08:14When he woke up in the hospital, his condition was so weak he could barely maintain human form.
00:08:21And yet, the first thing he did when he saw me was reach out and gently touch my face.
00:08:28My little wolf, as long as you're safe.
00:08:31That was the moment everything changed.
00:08:34For the first time, I believed that even someone like me, someone who couldn't shift, could be worth risking everything
00:08:41for.
00:08:42The walls around my heart cracked open for him.
00:08:45The wound from the Silver never fully healed.
00:08:49It left behind a permanent circular scar.
00:08:53Every time I saw it, my heart would ache in a way that felt dangerously close to love.
00:08:59For five years, he never wavered.
00:09:02He treated me with the same devotion, the same care.
00:09:06As if I were the only one who mattered.
00:09:11Even when the pack opposed us, he stood his ground.
00:09:15And asked me to be his mate.
00:09:17And for that upcoming ceremony, I wanted to give him something real.
00:09:22Something more.
00:09:24I risked my life to undergo blood awakening.
00:09:27Just so I could truly experience his wild side during the mate ritual.
00:09:31If it failed, I would have died.
00:09:35But I survived.
00:09:37Not only that, I gained something rare.
00:09:40Empathic sense.
00:09:42I decided to keep it a secret.
00:09:44I wanted to surprise him on the day of the ceremony.
00:09:48But on the very day I awakened, everything fell apart.
00:09:53Through that new ability, I sensed him.
00:09:56Cain.
00:09:57Talking to his beta pet.
00:09:59Their voices were intimate.
00:10:01Careless.
00:10:02Filled with open flirtation.
00:10:05That was when I learned the truth.
00:10:07He had already betrayed our bond.
00:10:09For an entire year.
00:10:12And I had known nothing.
00:10:14A sharp pain twisted through my chest, forcing me to crouch down and wrap my arms around myself.
00:10:21His words from earlier echoed in my mind, over and over again.
00:10:25Even with the mate ceremony approaching, he had no intention of ending that relationship.
00:10:32Did he really think I was so worthless that he could deceive me forever?
00:10:37The winter wind cut through me, cold and merciless.
00:10:41But my mind had never been clearer.
00:10:44I would show Cain the truth.
00:10:46Lies don't last forever.
00:10:49And I would never forgive betrayal.
00:10:51I took a slow breath, forcing down the ache in my chest.
00:10:56Just as I was about to head back, a pair of strong arms wrapped around me from behind.
00:11:04Cain's scent surrounded me at once, rich with cedar and thick with possessiveness.
00:11:09It pressed in from all sides, leaving no space to breathe.
00:11:13Little wolf, why didn't you wait for me?
00:11:16Are you in a bad mood today?
00:11:18Then let me take you to see your mate dress.
00:11:21The custom piece just arrived.
00:11:24He pulled me into his arms, his hands sliding up to the back of my neck,
00:11:29gently stroking the spot where his marking remained.
00:11:35I don't feel like going.
00:11:36Just pick it yourself.
00:11:39I would be gone on the day of the mate ceremony.
00:11:42There was no reason for me to wear a mate dress.
00:11:45Cain seemed to sense the distance in my tone.
00:11:49His voice softened, almost cautious.
00:11:53Little wolf, why does it feel like you're not excited about the mate bond at all?
00:11:58Do you not want to bond with me anymore?
00:12:01I looked at him, at the flicker of panic in his alpha eyes.
00:12:06I almost told him the truth.
00:12:08Yes, I don't want this anymore.
00:12:11You were the one who betrayed us first.
00:12:14You were the one who dragged our bond through the dirt.
00:12:17You were the one who destroyed any anticipation I had for that ceremony.
00:12:21And now you're asking me why?
00:12:24But I wasn't ready to expose everything, not yet.
00:12:29At the dress boutique, the moment we stepped inside,
00:12:33an attendant drew back a curtain to reveal the mate dress prepared in advance.
00:12:38Miss, the gown Alpha Cain had blessed by the moon goddess has arrived.
00:12:42Please let us know if you'd like any alterations.
00:12:46The dress was pure white, flowing and luminous.
00:12:50Moonstones were set into the bodice, casting a soft, sacred glow.
00:12:56Cain wrapped an arm around my waist.
00:12:58My little wolf, do you like it?
00:13:01I couldn't deny it.
00:13:03The design was exactly my taste.
00:13:06But no matter how beautiful it was,
00:13:09it couldn't mend what had already been broken.
00:13:12Look closer, Cain said softly.
00:13:15At the center of the moonstone.
00:13:17I followed his gaze.
00:13:19Engraved deep within the gem were the letters.
00:13:22A and K, forever.
00:13:25The moon goddess is our witness.
00:13:28My love for you will last forever, too.
00:13:31I stared at the stone, at the tiny letters carved into its heart.
00:13:36Then I turned to him, and met his eyes.
00:13:40Eyes filled with something that looked like love.
00:13:44Will your love for me really last forever?
00:13:49A flicker of unease crossed his face before he answered quickly.
00:13:53I, Cain, swear, swear that I will love Arya forever.
00:13:58For my entire life.
00:14:01If I break this oath, may the moon goddess strip me of my wolf spirit.
00:14:06Such a solemn vow.
00:14:08And yet, it couldn't warm a heart that had already gone cold.
00:14:14He had already broken it.
00:14:16And still, he kept acting.
00:14:19Didn't he get tired?
00:14:21I turned my face away.
00:14:23Unwilling to look at him any longer.
00:14:26Cain seemed about to say something else.
00:14:28But his phone suddenly rang.
00:14:30His expression shifted.
00:14:32Just slightly.
00:14:33Before he stepped aside to answer.
00:14:35When he returned, there was a trace of apology on his face.
00:14:40Little wolf.
00:14:41Something urgent just came up.
00:14:43Go ahead and try the dress.
00:14:45If anything needs adjusting, just tell the staff.
00:14:48He left in a hurry.
00:14:50Not even waiting for a response.
00:14:53I watched his retreating figure.
00:14:55A bitter thought settling in.
00:14:58Cain had never walked away from me for pack business.
00:15:01And just before he left, I had caught it.
00:15:05That flicker in his eyes.
00:15:07Raw, instinctive desire.
00:15:11Work?
00:15:12Hardly.
00:15:13He was going to see her.
00:15:16When I returned to the pack house, I immediately felt it.
00:15:20The slight dip in the mattress.
00:15:23The air carried a cloying mix of vanilla and lingering scent, thick with unmistakable desire.
00:15:30The thought hit me all at once.
00:15:33Cain and that beta had been here, on this bed.
00:15:37Entwined.
00:15:37My stomach twisted violently.
00:15:40I rushed into the bathroom and threw up, unable to stop.
00:15:45Cain had just come back.
00:15:46The moment he saw me like that, panic flashed across his face.
00:15:51Little wolf, did you eat something bad?
00:15:54I'll call a healer right now.
00:15:58I grabbed his wrist, my eyes still red.
00:16:01I'm fine.
00:16:02I just thought of something disgusting.
00:16:06Cain dropped to his knees beside me, gently patting my back, his expression full of distress.
00:16:13Don't think about things like that.
00:16:15Seeing you like this, it hurts me too.
00:16:19I looked down at him.
00:16:21At the open collar of his shirt.
00:16:23And the marks on his skin.
00:16:26Bite marks, fresh, obvious.
00:16:29Another wave of nausea rose in my throat.
00:16:32How strong did Cain have to be to carry another woman's marks on his body,
00:16:37and still look at me like I was the only one he cared about?
00:16:41His voice grew sharper, more agitated.
00:16:45Who did this to you?
00:16:47Who made Maid, my little wolf like this?
00:16:52Tell me, I'll tear them apart.
00:16:55A bitter smile tugged at my lips.
00:16:59Cain, you're the one who did this to me.
00:17:03Sometime deep into the night, I woke to the sound of a low, restrained growl.
00:17:08Half asleep, I reached out, instinctively searching for the Alpha beside me.
00:17:14But the bed was empty.
00:17:15I sat up and went downstairs.
00:17:18As I reached the second floor, I heard it.
00:17:22A woman's breathless voice.
00:17:25Soft, broken.
00:17:27I froze for a second, forcing down the sharp ache rising in my chest,
00:17:32then walked toward the guest room.
00:17:34The door was wide open.
00:17:36Moonlight spilled across the room, illuminating two bodies tangled together.
00:17:42Inside, Cain was bare from the waist up.
00:17:46The beta wore a strapless mermaid gown.
00:17:48The long skirt pushed up to her waist.
00:17:51Her pale legs were wrapped tightly around him.
00:17:54Her cheeks were flushed as she clung to his neck, her voice unsteady.
00:18:00Alpha, the dress I just got today, you already torn it.
00:18:05Cain let out a low chuckle, leaning in close to her ear, his voice rough.
00:18:10You wore it for me, didn't you?
00:18:15I even had the designer make one just for you.
00:18:19So tonight, shouldn't you be satisfying me?
00:18:22She clung to him, her voice breaking, hoarse.
00:18:27Alpha, I can't, I can't take ache anymore.
00:18:33Then, breathless, she tilted her head back.
00:18:36What if Aria sees us?
00:18:39Cain stilled, his expression turning cold as he cut her off.
00:18:43She's useless.
00:18:45She doesn't understand anything.
00:18:47Don't you dare tell her about us.
00:18:49The beta traced circles against his chest, her tone soft, almost hurt.
00:18:54I know, I just...
00:18:58She's about to become your mate, and I'll always have to stay hidden.
00:19:03It makes me sad.
00:19:06Cain's expression softened slightly.
00:19:09You jealous little thing.
00:19:11I already brought you into this house.
00:19:13Isn't that enough?
00:19:15Don't worry.
00:19:16Even after the mate bond, I won't leave you.
00:19:19Whatever area has, you'll have too.
00:19:23Moonlight lit up my face, where I stood outside the door.
00:19:27I covered my mouth, but the tears were already falling, blurring everything.
00:19:33Every sound from inside the room pierced into me like silver blades,
00:19:38carving wound after wound into my chest.
00:19:41I turned and ran, barefoot, straight out into the rain.
00:19:47Cold water soaked through me, but I didn't stop.
00:19:50I just needed to get away, as far away as possible.
00:19:54Through the haze, I thought I saw him.
00:19:57A younger Cain.
00:19:59The one I had once loved.
00:20:02His eyes were clear, sincere, filled with something real.
00:20:08Little wolf, leave him.
00:20:11Leave the man who doesn't love you anymore.
00:20:14And never forgive him.
00:20:16My vision burned, as I looked at that memory.
00:20:19At the alpha, I had once given my heart to.
00:20:24Okay.
00:20:25I whispered.
00:20:26I will leave you.
00:20:29And I will never forgive you.
00:20:33I didn't make it back until dawn.
00:20:35The moment I lay down, Cain slipped quietly into the room.
00:20:39He moved carefully, just like always, pulling the blanket over me before drawing me into his arms.
00:20:46His lips brushed softly against my forehead.
00:20:49Little wolf, I really do love you.
00:20:53In three days, you'll become my mate.
00:20:57We'll be together forever.
00:20:59I once saw a line online.
00:21:02When an alpha suddenly becomes gentle, it is usually guilt after betrayal.
00:21:08I never understood it before.
00:21:10Now I did.
00:21:12More than anything, I just wanted time to move faster.
00:21:16I wanted the day I left to come sooner.
00:21:18When I woke up, Cain and the beta were already downstairs having breakfast.
00:21:24The moment he saw me, Cain stood and pulled out a chair for me.
00:21:29He watched as I calmly finished my meal.
00:21:32Then guilt flickered across his face.
00:21:37Little wolf, I have to leave for a few days on short notice.
00:21:41For the mate ceremony, just work with the planner.
00:21:43I'll be back as soon as I can.
00:21:45After the ceremony, I'll make it up to you.
00:21:47Wherever you want to go for our honeymoon, I'll take you.
00:21:50I already knew the truth.
00:21:52This wasn't a trip.
00:21:54He was going to take care of her.
00:21:56But I didn't care anymore.
00:21:58I simply nodded.
00:22:01Just before he walked out the door, I called his name one last time.
00:22:05Cain.
00:22:07He paused, then turned back, his expression softening as he reached out to cut my face.
00:22:13Can't bear to see me go, little wolf.
00:22:16It's only a few days.
00:22:18Once we complete the mate bond, you'll see me every day.
00:22:21Cain!
00:22:22From outside, the beta called out to him.
00:22:25Cain leaned in, kissed my cheek, and left in a hurry.
00:22:29I stood there, watching his retreating figure.
00:22:33This was probably the last time I would ever see him.
00:22:39Not long after Cain and the beta left, I received a message from her.
00:22:43Miss Aria, you sensed everything last night, didn't you?
00:22:47I didn't expect you to be this good at holding it in.
00:22:50Cain already promised to spend the next few days with me.
00:22:53Imagine that, your future mate staying with another wolf right before your ceremony.
00:22:58You might be the most pathetic woman in the world.
00:23:02I didn't reply.
00:23:04Instead, I told the servants to gather everything in the villa that belonged to me,
00:23:09and pile it in the backyard.
00:23:12Once everything was brought out, I lit a fire.
00:23:15I stood there in silence, watching five years of memories burn away piece by piece.
00:23:23When the last corner turned to ash, so did everything I once felt.
00:23:29There were two days left before I left.
00:23:31Another message came from the beta.
00:23:33This time, it was a photo.
00:23:37A pregnancy test report.
00:23:40Well, looks like I'm really pregnant.
00:23:42Cain's first pup.
00:23:44He's so excited.
00:23:45I still didn't respond.
00:23:48I took out the mate dress and, with my claws, tore it apart piece by piece.
00:23:54This dress, created for me, no longer had any meaning.
00:23:59On the day I was leaving, she sent one last message.
00:24:04Cain is going to complete a mate bond with me.
00:24:06He said he'll give me the same ceremony.
00:24:09He won't let me, or the child suffer.
00:24:11Miss Aria, you should know your place, and give up the Luna position.
00:24:15Cain doesn't love you anymore.
00:24:18This time, I replied.
00:24:21I hope your dream comes true soon.
00:24:24After that, I pulled up the villa's surveillance footage.
00:24:27It wasn't just once.
00:24:29Cain had brought her back here again and again, chasing excitement.
00:24:34I copied the videos and sent them to the ceremony planner.
00:24:38This is a surprise I prepared for Cain.
00:24:41Make sure it's played flayed during the ceremony.
00:24:43Keep it confidential.
00:24:47Once everything was arranged, my phone rang.
00:24:51Cain!
00:24:52There was a trace of apology on his face.
00:24:55Little wolf, things here aren't finished yet.
00:24:57I won't be back until tomorrow morning.
00:25:00Don't worry, I'll make it before the ceremony.
00:25:02I let out a soft laugh.
00:25:05Okay, I've prepared a surprise for you at the ceremony.
00:25:08His eyes lit up with anticipation.
00:25:12My little wolf prepared something for me?
00:25:14I can't wait.
00:25:16Little wolf, I've waited five years for you to become my mate.
00:25:19Tomorrow, when you finally become my Luna, I'm so happy.
00:25:23His voice cut off abruptly.
00:25:25His body stiffened for a split second, and a suppressed breath escaped him.
00:25:31A trace of cold mockery flickered in my eyes.
00:25:35Cain, I hope you like the surprise.
00:25:38I hung up before he could respond and walked out of the villa.
00:25:42The car from the fake death agency was already waiting outside.
00:25:47At the airport, I typed a few final lines on my phone before handing it to the staff.
00:25:53Tomorrow, deliver this phone along with the body to the Alpha.
00:25:57Tell him I died at six in the evening, and that I left him a final message.
00:26:02Six o'clock.
00:26:04The exact moment I ended the call.
00:26:07I wanted Cain to believe, that while he was tangled up with that Beta, I had died.
00:26:12That I had chosen death.
00:26:15Those final words I left behind would stay with him forever.
00:26:20A lifetime of guilt he would never escape.
00:26:23The staff member nodded, taking the phone and handing me a new ID and boarding pass.
00:26:29Miss Phoenix.
00:26:31We will erase all surveillance along your route.
00:26:34We wish you a safe journey and a happy life ahead.
00:26:37Phoenix.
00:26:39The name I chose for myself.
00:26:41A symbol of rising from the ashes.
00:26:44Of leaving everything behind.
00:26:47After today, my life would begin again.
00:26:52At the Beta's house.
00:26:54The woman was still softly begging when Cain finally let her go.
00:26:58He caught her wrist, his voice rough.
00:27:01You're pregnant and still acting like this?
00:27:04She leaned into his chest, her tone sweet and coaxing.
00:27:09I was just worried you might be holding back too much.
00:27:13Cain let out a low chuckle and pinched her cheek.
00:27:18Jealous, aren't you?
00:27:19She huffed and turned her face away.
00:27:22You're completing a mate bond with Aria tomorrow?
00:27:25Am I not allowed to feel anything about that?
00:27:28Cain's expression darkened.
00:27:29He released her hand and looked down at her from above.
00:27:33His voice edged with warning.
00:27:35As long as you don't front send life in my front, I can spoil you however I want.
00:27:39But if you forget your place...
00:27:41Her expression shifted.
00:27:43She hadn't expected that even carrying his pup wouldn't change his tone.
00:27:48But she knew how to read the situation.
00:27:51Alpha, I understand.
00:27:52I never intended to compete with Miss Aria for the Luna position.
00:27:56Cain pulled her back into his arms.
00:27:59Good.
00:27:59Don't overthink it.
00:28:01After the honeymoon, I'll spend a full week with you.
00:28:04And don't worry.
00:28:05Even after the mate bond, I won't neglect you or the child.
00:28:08The next day, the mate ceremony.
00:28:11Cain stood at the center of the stage, dressed impeccably, a white rose in his hand.
00:28:18Below him, guests filled the venue, cameras from major media outlets broadcasting the event
00:28:24live across the world.
00:28:26At exactly 12 noon, the ceremony began.
00:28:30The music for the Luna's entrance played.
00:28:33Cain's palms were damp with sweat.
00:28:36The song ended.
00:28:38But the doors remained closed.
00:28:40A murmur spread through the crowd.
00:28:43Just as Cain reached for his phone, the host stepped forward.
00:28:48Ladies and gentlemen, and our Alpha, thank you for your patience.
00:28:52Our Luna mentioned yesterday that she prepared a special surprise.
00:28:55So we've added an extra segment to today's ceremony.
00:28:58Cain relaxed slightly.
00:29:01So this was the surprise I had mentioned.
00:29:04Please direct your attention to the main screen.
00:29:08All eyes lifted.
00:29:09Cain smiled faintly, anticipation in his gaze.
00:29:14But the next second, everything changed.
00:29:20On the screen, two bodies were tangled together on a couch, their movements unmistakable.
00:29:27At first, the guests were confused.
00:29:30Who are they?
00:29:31How dare they disrupt Alpha Cain's ceremony?
00:29:33But Cain recognized it instantly.
00:29:36It was him.
00:29:38And the Beta.
00:29:39Turn it off!
00:29:40Shut it down right now!
00:29:42His roar tore through the hall.
00:29:45The host rushed backstage, trying to stop the video.
00:29:48But the system had frozen.
00:29:51Nothing responded.
00:29:53The footage continued.
00:29:54And then, their faces came clearly into view.
00:29:59The entire venue erupted.
00:30:11Online, the live stream had already drawn nearly 5 million viewers.
00:30:16Comments flooded in.
00:30:17So he's just another Alpha who can't control himself.
00:30:21I can't believe I ever thought he was perfect.
00:30:23Shut down the stream and the screen!
00:30:25Immediately!
00:30:26Cain immediately ordered the stream and screen to be shut down, then grabbed the microphone.
00:30:31Is allowed to speak of this.
00:30:34Not a word.
00:30:35Someone muttered under their breath.
00:30:38Didn't they say this was Aria's surprise?
00:30:41Maybe she already knew.
00:30:43Cain's face went pale.
00:30:45That was the one possibility he refused to accept.
00:30:49He clung to the belief that I was oblivious.
00:30:52That I never checked the surveillance.
00:30:54That as long as no one said anything, I would never know.
00:30:58But I still hadn't appeared.
00:31:01And now, panic began to take hold.
00:31:04He pulled out his phone and sent a message.
00:31:07Little Wolf, are you here?
00:31:10One minute.
00:31:11Two minutes.
00:31:13No reply.
00:31:14His hands began to sweat as he prepared to call.
00:31:18Then, slowly, the doors to the hall opened.
00:31:23Every head turned.
00:31:27Hope lit up Cain's face.
00:31:29He thought his little wolf had finally arrived.
00:31:32The video had already been dealt with.
00:31:35Holding the bouquet, he stepped forward.
00:31:38Ready to welcome his mate.
00:31:41He began to extend his hand.
00:31:44And then he froze.
00:31:46The ones entering were not the woman he had been waiting for.
00:31:51It was a group of staff dressed in black.
00:31:54Behind them, they carried a coffin.
00:31:57Rage ignited in Cain's eyes.
00:32:00One of the staff stepped forward.
00:32:03Sympathy written across his face.
00:32:06Alpha Cain.
00:32:07Your mate took her own life yesterday.
00:32:09Please accept our condolences.
00:32:11Cain didn't believe a word of it.
00:32:13Just yesterday, we had spoken.
00:32:16I had sounded completely fine.
00:32:19How could I be dead?
00:32:21He let out a cold laugh.
00:32:23The video wasn't enough, so now you're making up lies about my mate's death?
00:32:27Tell me, who sent you?
00:32:30The staff member's expression grew even more sympathetic.
00:32:34He gestured toward the coffin.
00:32:37If you don't believe it, you can see for yourself.
00:32:41Cain laughed again, anger sharpening his voice.
00:32:45Fine.
00:32:47Let's see what kind of trick you're trying to pull.
00:32:49He strode toward the coffin.
00:32:51But the moment he looked inside, all the strength drained from his body.
00:32:56Aria.
00:32:57He stumbled forward, dropping to his knees beside the coffin,
00:33:02his hands trembling as he searched for even the slightest difference between the person inside and me.
00:33:08His gaze moved inch by inch.
00:33:11But there was no difference.
00:33:13The woman lying there was me, the same Aria who had been by his side for five years.
00:33:19How could this be?
00:33:21Just yesterday, we had spoken.
00:33:23There had been no sign, no hint that I would choose death.
00:33:30No, this couldn't be real!
00:33:33He clung to denial, telling himself that his little wolf was just angry.
00:33:38That I was upset he hadn't been with me these past few days.
00:33:42That this was some kind of cruel joke.
00:33:44Cain reached out, his hand shaking as he tried to touch my face, as if convincing himself I was only
00:33:51asleep.
00:33:51But little wolf, why is your body so cold?
00:33:55Let me warm you up, okay?
00:33:57Today is our mate ceremony.
00:33:59You wouldn't leave me here alone, would you?
00:34:03By the end, his voice had begun to tremble.
00:34:07A staff member stepped forward and tried to help him up.
00:34:10Alpha Cain, please accept our condolences.
00:34:15Miss Aria has passed.
00:34:17That sentence snapped something inside him.
00:34:20He shoved the man away.
00:34:21His eyes bloodshot as he roared.
00:34:24No, Aria isn't dead!
00:34:27She's just asleep!
00:34:29The staff fell silent for a moment before handing him my phone.
00:34:33Alpha Cain, Miss Aria took her own life yesterday at 6 in the evening.
00:34:36When we arrived, she said she left you a final message on her phone.
00:34:39The moment those words registered, Cain's heart lurched.
00:34:43If he remembered correctly, that was exactly when our call had ended.
00:34:49Right after that, he had been with the beta.
00:34:52His face turned even paler.
00:34:54With shaking hands, he unlocked the phone.
00:34:57The moment the screen lit up, he saw the note I had left behind.
00:35:03Cain, when I was 22, you were the one who pulled me out of a barren world.
00:35:08You gave me a kind of love I had never known before.
00:35:12These five years with you have been the happiest time of my life.
00:35:16I just never expected that happiness would end so quickly.
00:35:20In only five years, the man who once held me and promised to love me forever disappeared.
00:35:27For you, half a wink ago, I risked my life to undergo blood awakening.
00:35:31I only wanted to fully feel your emotions during our mate ceremony.
00:35:36But I never imagined that the first thing I would sense after awakening would be your desire intertwined with another
00:35:41beta.
00:35:42These past two weeks, I broke down.
00:35:44I despaired, and in the end, everything went quiet.
00:35:49I understand now.
00:35:51There is no such thing as forever.
00:35:56Thank you for once being part of my life.
00:35:59But in the next life, no, in any life,
00:36:03I never want to meet you again.
00:36:05By the third line, Cain had already lost control.
00:36:09He had never cried in front of anyone.
00:36:12Now, tears fell uncontrollably onto the screen.
00:36:17His face drained of all color.
00:36:19His body swayed, unsteady, before his legs gave out, and he collapsed to his knees.
00:36:26Only now did he understand.
00:36:28I had awakened long ago.
00:36:31I had known everything.
00:36:33Fragments of the past two weeks flooded his mind.
00:36:37The gathering where his friends joked about him and the beta.
00:36:41The nights he brought her home.
00:36:43The way he left me before the ceremony, just to be with her.
00:36:48Even that call.
00:36:49When he let the beta interrupt without a second thought.
00:36:53The more he remembered, the sharper the pain in his chest became, until he could barely breathe.
00:37:00What had he done?
00:37:01I had risked my life for blood awakening.
00:37:04And he had taken advantage of what he believed was my weakness.
00:37:08Indulging himself without restraint.
00:37:10He couldn't even begin to imagine it.
00:37:13I had returned home, heart full of anticipation, after awakening.
00:37:18Only to be met with the overwhelming sensation of his desire tangled with someone else's.
00:37:25The despair.
00:37:26The collapse.
00:37:28It must have shattered me.
00:37:30Endless pain spread through him.
00:37:33Suffocating.
00:37:34Inescapable.
00:37:35That day, when he heard me say I was leaving, it hadn't been about a friend.
00:37:40It had been about me.
00:37:43The signs had always been there.
00:37:45My death hadn't come out of nowhere.
00:37:48He had simply never seen it.
00:37:50In a daze, he thought he saw himself at 22.
00:37:55That younger version of him looked at him with nothing but disappointment.
00:37:59You betrayed Aria.
00:38:01You broke your mate bond.
00:38:03This is your punishment.
00:38:05Aria has left you forever.
00:38:07And the final lines of my message cut deeper than anything else.
00:38:11The little wolf he loved.
00:38:13Never wanted to meet him again.
00:38:18Only then did he realize how deeply I must have been hurt to write those words.
00:38:23And the one responsible for all of it was him.
00:38:26The moment the guests saw the coffin, shock rippled through the entire venue.
00:38:31Then, everything clicked.
00:38:34The delayed entrance.
00:38:36The explosive video.
00:38:38They understood.
00:38:40I had known all along.
00:38:42The video had been my doing.
00:38:45The coffin, delivered to the ceremony after my death, had been my final arrangement.
00:38:51A heavy silence settled over the crowd, followed by quiet sighs.
00:38:57One by one, the guests who had arrived in celebration began to leave, shaking their heads.
00:39:03In the end, only Cain remained.
00:39:06Kneeling in front of the coffin.
00:39:08At the burial, Cain stood off to the side like a man hollowed out, his expression numb,
00:39:14his soul already broken.
00:39:16Only when the coffin was about to be sealed beneath the earth did he suddenly snap back
00:39:21to himself.
00:39:23He lunged forward, eyes bloodshot, refusing to let anyone touch it.
00:39:28It took several people working together to drag him back and hold him in place.
00:39:33When the final shovel full of dirt fell, all that remained for him was a gravestone.
00:39:39And the black and white photograph of my smiling face.
00:39:43He broke free from their grip, dropped heavily to his knees, and leaned his forehead against
00:39:49the stone.
00:39:50His hand traced my name as tears slid endlessly down his face.
00:39:54Little wolf, this is all my fault, I'm sorry.
00:39:58But apologies that come too late never reached the one who needed them.
00:40:04Cain returned home like a walking corpse.
00:40:07There was no life left in his face.
00:40:09The moment he pushed open the door, he froze.
00:40:14It had only been three days.
00:40:16Yet the entire house felt unbearably cold.
00:40:20After we got together, I had always liked adding small things to the house, little decorations,
00:40:27soft touches, warm details that slowly turned that cold villa into something that felt like
00:40:33home.
00:40:34Now, there was nothing.
00:40:36Everything was gone.
00:40:38The house had reverted to what it had been five years ago.
00:40:44Cold.
00:40:45Empty.
00:40:47Lifeless.
00:40:48Cain stood there, staring at the unfamiliar familiarity of it all, on the verge of losing his mind.
00:40:56He summoned all the servants, his voice sharp with anger.
00:41:00Who threw away Arya's things?
00:41:02I never gave that order.
00:41:03Who dared to do it?
00:41:05The servants exchanged uneasy glances.
00:41:08Sir.
00:41:10Miss Arya told us to clear everything out three days ago.
00:41:14She had us pile it all in the backyard.
00:41:17Then she set it on fire herself.
00:41:20The last trace of light drained from Cain's eyes.
00:41:24At that moment, one of the servants stepped forward hesitantly and opened her palm.
00:41:30Sir, I found this while cleaning a few days ago.
00:41:33It looked valuable.
00:41:34Maybe Miss Arya threw it away by accident.
00:41:37Another servant approached, holding a bundle of white fabric strips.
00:41:42Sir, this was left in the house yesterday.
00:41:45It looked like a mate dress.
00:41:46There was a moonstone in the center, so I didn't dare throw it away.
00:41:53Cain reached out with trembling hands.
00:41:56In one hand, he picked up the ring.
00:41:59In the other, he touched the torn remains of the dress, his fingers brushing over the moonstone engraved with A
00:42:06and K, forever.
00:42:08The engagement ring he had made himself.
00:42:11The mate dress he had specially commissioned.
00:42:14A sharp, bone-deep pain spread from his chest through his entire body.
00:42:19He might have wondered, deep down.
00:42:21Arya, did you hate me that much?
00:42:27So much that you chose death to punish him?
00:42:31So much that you erased every trace of the happiness we once had.
00:42:36After the pain came something worse.
00:42:38Endless regret.
00:42:40Today was supposed to be the day he had looked forward to more than anything.
00:42:45The day he would finally complete the mate bond with the woman he loved.
00:42:49But he hadn't realized that he had already been standing at the edge of an abyss.
00:42:54And just as he was about to reach happiness, it struck.
00:42:59Dragging him down.
00:43:01Into a darkness with no end.
00:43:04No light.
00:43:06Not even a single trace.
00:43:10Kane drove everyone out of the house.
00:43:13Alone, he sat on the floor, holding the torn remains of the mate dress in his arms.
00:43:18The ring that once belonged to me now hung from his neck, threaded onto a cord.
00:43:23These were the last things that still carried my scent.
00:43:26With them, it almost felt like I was still there.
00:43:29Then, my phone in his pocket vibrated.
00:43:33He glanced down.
00:43:35A message.
00:43:36From the beta.
00:43:38Aria.
00:43:38So what if today is your mate's ceremony?
00:43:41Do you believe I can still call Kane away with just one message?
00:43:45Don't think becoming Luna means anything.
00:43:48I'm carrying Kane's first pup.
00:43:51Tell me, what matters more?
00:43:52Your ceremony or his child?
00:43:56Last night he had his face against my stomach.
00:43:59Saying he couldn't wait for the baby to be born.
00:44:02He's already excited to be a father.
00:44:04That Luna position of yours won't last long.
00:44:07Another message followed.
00:44:09A photo.
00:44:11Kane.
00:44:12Pressing his face against her stomach.
00:44:15Kane's fingers tightened around the phone.
00:44:18Then he scrolled up.
00:44:20Message after message.
00:44:22All sent to me.
00:44:24I'm pregnant.
00:44:25Kane and I have been together for a year.
00:44:28You're a pretty pathetic Omega.
00:44:31Not just words.
00:44:33There were countless intimate photos.
00:44:37And even a video.
00:44:39The beta.
00:44:40Wearing a mate dress.
00:44:41Beneath him.
00:44:43Kane's breathing grew heavier.
00:44:45He remembered.
00:44:47When she found out about the ceremony.
00:44:49She had insisted on having a dress too.
00:44:52He hadn't thought much of it.
00:44:54Just a dress.
00:44:55He told the designer to make her one as well.
00:44:58By then.
00:44:59I had already awakened.
00:45:02Kane shut his eyes.
00:45:03The memory of the boutique flashed through his mind.
00:45:07My expression.
00:45:08My silence.
00:45:09A sharp pain twisted through his chest.
00:45:13Now he understood.
00:45:14That was why I had torn the mate dress to pieces.
00:45:18His gaze dropped back to the screen.
00:45:21His grip tightened until his knuckles turned white.
00:45:25Rage burned in his eyes.
00:45:27That beta.
00:45:28He had warned her countless times not to tell me anything.
00:45:32And yet she had gone behind his back.
00:45:35Provoking me again and again.
00:45:40His phone suddenly rang.
00:45:42He answered.
00:45:43On the other end.
00:45:45Her voice was trembling.
00:45:47On the verge of tears.
00:45:48Kane.
00:45:49My stomach doesn't feel right.
00:45:52Do you think something's wrong with the baby?
00:45:54Can you take me to the hospital?
00:45:58Of course.
00:45:59I'll be right there.
00:46:01I'll be waiting.
00:46:01The fragile tone was nothing like the messages on my phone.
00:46:05As if she were two completely different people.
00:46:08A cold aura settled over Kane.
00:46:11Her voice immediately brightened.
00:46:13Kane's eyes darkened.
00:46:15Since she wanted to see him so badly.
00:46:18He would make sure she got exactly what she wanted.
00:46:23On the other side.
00:46:24The beta froze for a moment when she heard how quickly Kane agreed.
00:46:28Then a surge of excitement rushed through her.
00:46:31She had assumed that today was Kane's mate ceremony with me.
00:46:35Even if she used the child as an excuse to pull him away.
00:46:39She expected it would take a lot of effort.
00:46:41But he agreed without hesitation.
00:46:44Did that mean her place in Kane's heart had already surpassed mine?
00:46:49Besides, she was carrying his only pup.
00:46:53A determined glint flashed across her eyes.
00:46:57She was probably thinking that even if I became Luna today, there was no guarantee I could hold on to
00:47:03that position.
00:47:05Before Kane arrived, she hurriedly changed into a sheer nightgown, sprayed on his favorite scent-based perfume, and reclined on
00:47:13the couch to wait.
00:47:15When Kane opened the door, the first thing he saw was her lying there in the thin fabric.
00:47:21A trace of coldness flickered through his eyes.
00:47:24So much for a stomach ache.
00:47:27More likely, this was just another trick to pull him away from Arya.
00:47:32It wasn't the first time she had used tactics like this.
00:47:36In the past, Kane treated her as nothing more than a distraction when he was bored.
00:47:41As long as she stayed obedient, and catered to him, he didn't mind indulging her a little.
00:47:47But that never meant he would tolerate her trying to take a place that wasn't hers.
00:47:53In his mind, there had only ever been one mate.
00:47:57From beginning to end, that was me.
00:48:00And for my death, she would have to pay the price.
00:48:05The beta didn't notice the chill radiating from him.
00:48:09She was still lost in her fantasy of becoming Luna.
00:48:12When she saw him, she put on a fragile expression, and gently touched her flat stomach.
00:48:18Kane, I know today is your mate ceremony with Arya.
00:48:22I shouldn't have called you back, but my stomach really hurts.
00:48:25This is your first pup.
00:48:26I was worried something might go wrong, so I had no choice but to call.
00:48:33Kane looked at her coldly.
00:48:36Where does it hurt?
00:48:37She didn't catch the icy edge in his voice.
00:48:40She thought he was concerned about her.
00:48:43Just like before, she stepped closer, wrapping her arms around his neck and breathing softly near his ear.
00:48:49The baby says it misses its father.
00:48:53She had always been bold about things like this.
00:48:55She believed that my empathic sense was weak, that I could never give a man the same kind of experience
00:49:02in bed.
00:49:03That, in her mind, was the key to keeping Kane.
00:49:07And with the mate ceremony today adding an extra thrill, she was certain she could make him stay the night.
00:49:13She was already imagining how she would message me the next day to provoke me,
00:49:18completely missing the darkening expression on Kane's face.
00:49:22She took one of his hands and placed it on her stomach.
00:49:26When he didn't react, she guided his hand upward.
00:49:29Just as it was about to reach her chest, Kane slapped her hard across the face.
00:49:33Who gave you permission to touch me?
00:49:37She was knocked to the floor, five clear finger marks blooming across her cheek.
00:49:43Clutching her swollen face, she stared at him in disbelief.
00:49:46She had been with him for a full year, and he had never laid a hand on her before.
00:49:52What had changed?
00:49:54And she was carrying his child.
00:49:56How could he be so ruthless?
00:50:00Kane!
00:50:01What did I do wrong?
00:50:02Why would you hit me?
00:50:04Haven't we always been like this?
00:50:06Her voice trembled, tears welling in her eyes.
00:50:10But the sight of her crying did nothing to soften him.
00:50:14His expression grew even darker, like a storm about to break.
00:50:19Who gave you the nerve to tell Aria about us?
00:50:23The beta's face went pale.
00:50:25She hadn't expected Kane to find out, but she still denied it on instinct.
00:50:30Kane!
00:50:31What are you talking about?
00:50:32I didn't say anything to Aria.
00:50:35Kane let out a cold laugh, his hand clamping down hard on her chin.
00:50:40You're still trying to lie?
00:50:42If I hadn't seen those messages myself, I never would have guessed best you had two faces.
00:50:48Playing the obedient little lamb in front of me, while acting arrogant as hell in front of Aria.
00:50:55I've warned you countless times.
00:50:57Aria is the only Omega I have ever truly loved.
00:51:00You are nothing more than a pet I kept around for amusement.
00:51:05You had a hand in Aria's death, and you're going to pay for it.
00:51:10His grip shifted to her throat, fingers tightening with each second.
00:51:14The veins in his arms stood out sharply, making him look terrifying.
00:51:20Driven by the instinct to survive, the beta clawed at his hand with both of hers, but he didn't loosen
00:51:26his grip.
00:51:26She stared at the face she had once been obsessed with, and for the first time, she felt nothing but
00:51:34fear.
00:51:35As the air in her lungs ran out, she forced out a single word.
00:51:42Child.
00:51:42At that word, Kane abruptly released her.
00:51:47She collapsed to the ground, gasping for air, coughing violently, overwhelmed by the relief of still being alive.
00:51:56Kane looked down at her pathetic state without the slightest flicker of emotion.
00:52:00All he could think about was getting rid of the child.
00:52:04It was because of her that I had taken my own life.
00:52:07Now, every time he saw her, he was reminded that she had destroyed the person he loved most.
00:52:14Even the pup in her womb filled him with disgust.
00:52:18But as the beta recovered, a strange sense of joy rose in her heart.
00:52:23It was as if she had forgotten the terror from moments ago.
00:52:27Only one thought echoed in her mind.
00:52:30Aria was dead.
00:52:34Out of jealousy, she hadn't watched the mate ceremony or looked up any news about it.
00:52:40She hadn't expected something so drastic to happen.
00:52:44To her, it had only been a few provocative messages, and some suggestive photos.
00:52:50She never imagined I would be so fragile.
00:52:53Still, she felt grateful.
00:52:56This was her chance.
00:52:59Struggling to her feet, tears pooling in her eyes, she grabbed the hem of his shirt and pleaded.
00:53:05Kane, I didn't mean it.
00:53:07I just love you too much.
00:53:09I didn't want our child to be born with a bad name.
00:53:12I never thought Aria would take her own life over this.
00:53:15I was devastated when I heard.
00:53:18But she's gone now.
00:53:19Now we have to move forward, don't we?
00:53:22I'm carrying your pup.
00:53:24As she spoke, she gently stroked her still flat stomach.
00:53:28She knew Kane had always cared about the child.
00:53:32She assumed he had let her go earlier because he didn't want anything to happen to it.
00:53:37As long as she carried his pup, she believed she held a shield that would protect her from anything.
00:53:43She was wrong.
00:53:45Kane lifted his hand and lightly patted her cheek.
00:53:49His expression utterly cold.
00:53:52If you hadn't mentioned the child, I might have forgotten.
00:53:56Every time I think about how you caused Aria's death, I can't stand the sight of you.
00:54:02A child born from someone like you would only disgust me.
00:54:05The darkness in his tone finally made fear sink in.
00:54:09She stumbled back, clutching her lower abdomen with both hands, her voice trembling.
00:54:17Kane, what are you going to do to my child?
00:54:20He stepped closer, his voice cold and venomous.
00:54:24I'm having someone take you to the hospital to get rid of it.
00:54:28As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled out his phone and ordered his bodyguards to take her away for
00:54:35the procedure.
00:54:36Come up, take her to the hospital and arrange the procedure immediately.
00:54:39Tears streaming down her face.
00:54:42No!
00:54:43This is your child too, Kane!
00:54:46How can you do this?
00:54:48Despair filled her expression.
00:54:50She couldn't believe he could be this heartless, completely indifferent to the life inside her.
00:54:57Just yesterday, he had pressed his ear against her stomach.
00:55:01I want our child's first word to be, Dad.
00:55:05And now, he could order its death without even blinking.
00:55:09No, she would never accept this.
00:55:12This is a living being.
00:55:14It's the result of our love.
00:55:17Kane, just imagine it.
00:55:19Our child growing up, calling you Dad and me Mom.
00:55:22Um, wouldn't that be a beautiful life?
00:55:26She knew Kane hated being threatened, so she tried to appeal to his emotions.
00:55:32But he remained towering over her, his expression cold and unfeeling.
00:55:37Love?
00:55:39There's nothing noble about what we have.
00:55:42It's nothing but a physical relationship.
00:55:44The only person I love is Arya.
00:55:46The bodyguards rushed in as soon as they got the call.
00:55:49They pushed the door open and grabbed the trembling beta.
00:55:52Preparing to take her to the hospital as ordered.
00:55:56She struggled desperately, but they were professionally trained.
00:56:00There was no way she could break free.
00:56:03As she was about to be dragged out, she screamed at Kane with everything she had left.
00:56:09Kane, you say you only love Arya, but we spent so many nights together.
00:56:14Did none of that mean anything to you?
00:56:17You told me you loved me too!
00:56:19Kane didn't react at all.
00:56:21He simply motioned for the bodyguards to take her away.
00:56:25All the way to the hospital she fought against them, even trying to call out to the doctors and nurses
00:56:31for help.
00:56:32But this was a private hospital owned by Kane's company.
00:56:36Everyone there knew exactly who he was.
00:56:38Whatever he said, they followed.
00:56:42She was strapped to the operating table.
00:56:45As the anesthesia was injected, her consciousness slowly faded away.
00:56:50When she woke up again, even the slightest movement sent a heavy ache through her lower abdomen.
00:56:56Her pup was gone.
00:56:59The light in her eyes had completely faded.
00:57:02She stared blankly at the ceiling, hollow and motionless.
00:57:07After confirming with the doctor that the procedure was complete, Kane came to her bedside.
00:57:12When you're discharged, leave this city.
00:57:14I don't want to see you again.
00:57:18Every time he looked at her he was reminded of his betrayal, reminded of my death.
00:57:24It felt like his heart was being carved apart.
00:57:27The beta's eyes shifted slightly.
00:57:30She already understood that becoming Luna was no longer possible.
00:57:34Now, she couldn't even remain as his lover.
00:57:37So, she gave up on everything.
00:57:42Kane, do you think you're some kind of tragic romantic now?
00:57:46You got rid of the illegitimate child, drove away your mistress,
00:57:50and now you get to mourn your dead lover all by yourself?
00:57:55Her mocking tone made Kane's fists clench.
00:57:58He shot her a sharp warning look.
00:58:00Enough.
00:58:01The first time we slept together, I didn't beg you.
00:58:04You were the one who couldn't resist and pushed me down.
00:58:08And a few days ago, you were the one who brought me home.
00:58:11You came downstairs in the middle of the night to find me.
00:58:14I never forced you.
00:58:16Aria's death was your doing.
00:58:18You're the one who drove her to it.
00:58:21Kane had already known, deep down, that his betrayal was what led to my death.
00:58:28But hearing it spoken so bluntly felt like a knife plunging into his heart all over again.
00:58:34Tearing it open and leaving it bleeding.
00:58:37After a full day of spreading online, the news of Kane cheating with a beta had completely exploded across the
00:58:43internet.
00:58:45Trending topics were flooded with his name.
00:58:48Kane scandal.
00:58:50Kane cheating with a beta.
00:58:51Aria suicide.
00:58:54A month ago, Kane's public courtship had already caused a massive sensation.
00:59:00He had even promised,
00:59:01The upcoming mate ceremony will be more spectacular than anything anyone has ever seen.
00:59:06People everywhere had been waiting to witness what they called, the mate ceremony, of the century.
00:59:13So when that highly anticipated ceremony turned into a funeral,
00:59:18When news broke that an Omega had taken her own life after discovering her Alpha's betrayal,
00:59:24And even had her coffin delivered to the ceremony site.
00:59:28It instantly captured everyone's attention.
00:59:32Kane's carefully crafted image shattered overnight.
00:59:37He went from being the most desired Alpha online to a man universally condemned for destroying the person he claimed
00:59:44to love.
00:59:45I'm done believing in love.
00:59:48What kind of trash Alpha is this?
00:59:50Aria deserved so much better.
00:59:53Why would she end her life over someone like him?
00:59:56Are all Alphas like this?
00:59:58Acting one way in public and another behind closed doors?
01:00:01It's disgusting.
01:00:02I actually believed in their perfect love story.
01:00:06The backlash was relentless.
01:00:09Companies that had partnered with Kane's group began cutting ties one after another.
01:00:14In no time the entire corporation was thrown into turmoil.
01:00:19But Kane himself had shut himself inside his bedroom.
01:00:23He lay curled up on the bed, eyes closed, clutching the torn mate ceremony suit I had ripped apart,
01:00:30As if holding it close could somehow bring back my scent.
01:00:34His parents, who had been overseas on business, rushed back as soon as they heard the news.
01:00:44And keep the company from spiraling further.
01:00:47The moment they finished handling corporate matters, they hurried straight to the villa.
01:00:53As soon as they walked in, a servant approached them anxiously.
01:00:57Sir, ma'am, the young master hasn't left his room for over a day.
01:01:02We've brought food upstairs, but he won't eat.
01:01:05He won't answer the door either.
01:01:07We didn't dare force our way in.
01:01:09But it's been so long, we're worried something might have happened.
01:01:12The moment they heard this, both of them felt their hearts drop.
01:01:16They hadn't realized their son had deteriorated to the point of refusing to eat.
01:01:22They rushed upstairs.
01:01:24Kane!
01:01:24Open the door!
01:01:25Kane!
01:01:26No matter how hard they knocked, there was no response.
01:01:29No matter how many times they called his name, there was only silence.
01:01:34Kane's mother's voice trembled with fear.
01:01:36Do you think something's happened to him?
01:01:40Break the door down.
01:01:44When the door was forced open, they found the curtains drawn tightly shut, blocking out
01:01:49every trace of light.
01:01:51Kane remained curled up on the bed, still clutching the torn mate ceremony suit.
01:01:56Even with everyone entering the room, he didn't react at all.
01:01:59The moment his mother saw how gaunt his face had become, her eyes filled with tears.
01:02:07England
01:02:08Standing in front of the sprawling Ashford Manor, I still felt like I was dreaming.
01:02:14I was no longer Phoenix.
01:02:16Now, I was Lyra Phoenix.
01:02:19I never imagined that a simple trip abroad would lead me to finding my biological parents.
01:02:27On the plane, a well-dressed woman seated next to me kept glancing in my direction.
01:02:33Out of politeness, I greeted her first, and we quickly fell into conversation.
01:02:38She told me she was part of the werewolf kind, a Chinese family settled in England.
01:02:44This trip back had been for one reason only, she was searching for her missing daughter.
01:02:50She and her husband had been running businesses overseas for years.
01:02:55When their youngest daughter was born, it happened to be during a full moon, and they were in China
01:03:00at the time.
01:03:01They decided to stay an extra month, and leave after the baby's one-month milestone.
01:03:07But the day before they were supposed to leave, their daughter disappeared.
01:03:12They called the police immediately, and searched with friends, but after an entire month, there was still no trace.
01:03:20The authorities believed the child had likely been trafficked, and the chances of finding her were slim.
01:03:26With their visas expiring, they had no choice but to leave the country.
01:03:31Even so, they never gave up.
01:03:34They entrusted friends in China to continue searching,
01:03:37and every year, they returned to that same city, staying for a full month to look for her.
01:03:44This was the 26th year.
01:03:47Everyone around them had urged them to let go, but they held on to the smallest thread of hope.
01:03:53This time, they had returned empty-handed once again.
01:03:57But when she saw me, she felt an unexplainable sense of familiarity.
01:04:03That was why she had kept looking at me.
01:04:06Strangely enough, I felt the same warmth from her.
01:04:10Without even realizing it, I began telling her about my past.
01:04:15When she learned I was an orphan, and that I came from the same city where her daughter had gone
01:04:20missing,
01:04:21her emotions became visibly stirred.
01:04:23She grasped my hands tightly, and asked if I would be willing to take a DNA test after we landed.
01:04:30Looking at the hopeful expressions on both her face and her husband's, I found myself nodding.
01:04:40The moment we got off the plane, they had their driver take us straight to the fastest GenCore lab available.
01:04:47The wait felt endless.
01:04:49But when the results finally came back, everything changed.
01:04:55The moment they saw the confirmation, they pulled me into their arms and broke down in tears.
01:05:01And for the first time in my life, I understood something I had never known before.
01:05:08I was not unwanted.
01:05:10My parents loved me.
01:05:12They had spent 26 years searching for me.
01:05:16After asking for my opinion, they kept the name Phoenix for me, but added a first name.
01:05:22Lyra.
01:05:23From that moment on, I became Lyra Phoenix.
01:05:27Ever since they found out who I was, my mother refused to let go of my hand, her eyes filled
01:05:34with warmth and affection.
01:05:36Even my father, who carried himself with quiet restraint, couldn't hide the redness in his eyes as he looked at
01:05:42me.
01:05:44When we arrived at the estate, my mother led me eagerly to a bedroom door, like she had been waiting
01:05:50for this moment forever.
01:05:52Phoenix, your father and I have been waiting for you to come home.
01:05:55We've kept your room exactly as it was for 26 years.
01:05:59Now you're finally here, and it finally has its owner.
01:06:04Her voice trembled as she spoke.
01:06:06My father gently placed a hand on her shoulder, then nodded toward the door.
01:06:11Go on.
01:06:12Take a look.
01:06:13See if you like what we prepared for you.
01:06:16A warmth spread through my chest, something I had never felt before.
01:06:21Family.
01:06:22I pushed open the heavy door.
01:06:25Inside was a beautifully styled European vintage bed.
01:06:29A window beside it looked out over the back garden, the view stretching peacefully into the distance.
01:06:36The entire room was covered in soft carpeting, and right in the center sat a neat stack of boxes.
01:06:45Curious, I asked, what's in these?
01:06:48My father stepped forward, picked one up, and handed it to me.
01:06:53Open it and see.
01:06:54I carefully unwrapped it.
01:06:57Inside was a diamond bracelet.
01:06:59A realization hit me instantly.
01:07:02I rushed to open the rest.
01:07:04A princess dress.
01:07:06A crown.
01:07:07A necklace.
01:07:09One after another.
01:07:11There were exactly 26 items.
01:07:15No more, no less.
01:07:18My eyes burned as tears welled up.
01:07:21These were birthday gifts.
01:07:23Even when I wasn't with them, they had prepared one for me every single year, waiting for the day I
01:07:29would finally come home and open them.
01:07:32Growing up in the orphanage, the bullying had convinced me that no one in this world would ever love me.
01:07:39So when Cain entered my life like a blazing light, I fell for him without hesitation.
01:07:45But now I finally understood.
01:07:48Even when I didn't know it, my parents had always loved me.
01:07:52I stepped forward and wrapped my arms tightly around them.
01:07:57Mom, Dad, I'm home.
01:08:00My mom looked at me helplessly.
01:08:03Phoenix, I promise he's a good person.
01:08:06Just meet him once.
01:08:08If you don't like him, I'll find a way to call it off, okay?
01:08:12The first problem I faced after coming home turned out to be an arranged match.
01:08:18Back when my mom and her best friend were pregnant at the same time, they made a promise.
01:08:23If one had a boy and the other a girl, they would arrange a future match.
01:08:27If the children were the same gender, they would grow up like siblings.
01:08:31When they found out it was a boy and a girl, they were thrilled.
01:08:35They thought their friendship would turn into family.
01:08:39But not long after, I was taken.
01:08:42The arrangement was put on hold.
01:08:44A few days ago, after confirming that I was single, my mom and her friend brought it up again at
01:08:51the same time.
01:08:51The man was still single too.
01:08:54So the two mothers decided to revive the arrangement and let us meet.
01:09:00After five years in a failed relationship, I still hadn't fully recovered.
01:09:06The idea of starting something new made me uneasy.
01:09:09But I didn't want to tell my mom everything I had been through.
01:09:12I didn't want her to worry, so I agreed to meet him.
01:09:16I figured I would just explain things clearly in person.
01:09:20Even being friends would be fine.
01:09:23The moment I nodded, my mom lit up with excitement, and immediately started setting a time, as if afraid something
01:09:30might change.
01:09:31The two mothers scheduled dinner for that very afternoon at the estate.
01:09:36By the afternoon, my mom had even called in a stylist to get me ready.
01:09:41I had no choice but to let her fuss over me.
01:09:45What I didn't expect was that when I finally met my so-called fiancƩ, I recognized him instantly.
01:09:54You?
01:09:56You?
01:09:57We spoke at the same time.
01:09:59I stared at the man in front of me, surprised.
01:10:02It was Vincent Gray.
01:10:04Vincent clearly hadn't expected it either.
01:10:07My mom and his mother exchanged a knowing look, smiles flickering across their faces as they quickly made excuses to
01:10:14leave, giving us space.
01:10:15For a moment, the large garden felt awkwardly quiet with just the two of us.
01:10:21Vincent broke the silence first.
01:10:24Aria.
01:10:25I didn't expect the daughter the Lyra family found to be you.
01:10:28We had gone to the same university back in China, studying in the same major.
01:10:33I nodded.
01:10:35Given the relationship between our families, he must have already heard what happened to me.
01:10:40There was no need to explain further.
01:10:43He hesitated slightly before speaking again.
01:10:47Aria.
01:10:49I remember your empathic sense.
01:10:52I instinctively touched the back of my neck.
01:10:55I had never told my parents about my weak empathic sense.
01:10:59I didn't want them to know how unhappy my childhood had been.
01:11:03It would only make them feel guilty, so I told him everything.
01:11:07My five-year relationship with Cain, how it ended, and how my empathic sense finally went through its awakening.
01:11:15At the end I added quietly.
01:11:17Vincent.
01:11:19I need you to keep this between us.
01:11:21I don't want my parents to worry.
01:11:23He pretended to think for a moment, then said with a hint of reluctance.
01:11:28I can do that.
01:11:31But I have one condition.
01:11:35I blinked in surprise.
01:11:37I hadn't interacted with Vincent much before, but I remembered him as easygoing and kind.
01:11:43Still, I was asking him for a favor.
01:11:46It was only fair.
01:11:48What's the condition?
01:11:49He smiled, a playful glint in his eyes.
01:11:53Can I stop calling you Aria and call you Phoenix instead?
01:11:57And you don't have to call me Vincent so formally either.
01:12:01I hadn't expected something so simple.
01:12:03Ever since I changed my name, people around me had been calling me Phoenix.
01:12:08But somehow, hearing it from him felt... different.
01:12:13Of course, Vincent.
01:12:15Thinking about the arranged match, I hesitated before finally gathering the courage to speak.
01:12:21Vincent.
01:12:24You already know I just came out of a failed relationship.
01:12:28I'm not ready for anything new right now.
01:12:32About the arrangement.
01:12:33I had assumed that me being an Omega might make him feel embarrassed or slighted.
01:12:38But his expression stayed calm.
01:12:41It's fine.
01:12:43I'll explain it to my mum.
01:12:46Honestly, on my way here I was already thinking about how to bring this up.
01:12:51Restrawn this up.
01:12:52Without affecting our family's relationship.
01:12:55He paused, then smiled.
01:12:57I didn't expect the Lyra family's daughter to be you.
01:13:02Even if we call off the arrangement, we can still be good friends, right?
01:13:06Relief washed over me.
01:13:08I smiled and nodded.
01:13:09Of course.
01:13:11Maybe it was because we had shared the same university, the same memories.
01:13:16Having just arrived in England, everything still felt unfamiliar.
01:13:20But with Vincent, I felt a sense of ease I hadn't expected.
01:13:24We started talking about the past, and I realized we had so many shared interests.
01:13:31Before long, we grew closer, even meeting up from time to time to hang out.
01:13:37One day, after feeding seagulls by the coast, Vincent walked me back home.
01:13:42We ended up standing by the front gate, laughing and talking about everything that had happened earlier.
01:13:48I don't know how long we stood there.
01:13:51Then, from behind me, I heard a familiar voice.
01:13:57After spotting a familiar figure in the news, Cain used every connection he had to track down her identity.
01:14:04Because the Lyra family had deep roots overseas while Cain remained in China, it took him half a month to
01:14:11finally uncover information about me.
01:14:13The moment he saw the photo from the banquet, he knew that was his little wolf.
01:14:21Even with a different name, he was certain there was no mistaking it.
01:14:26He immediately began digging for the Lyra family's address.
01:14:30Once he confirmed it, he rushed to catch the earliest flight to England.
01:14:35On the way, he must have imagined countless scenarios of seeing me again.
01:14:40He thought the most likely outcome was that I would still be angry and refuse to speak to him.
01:14:46But that didn't matter.
01:14:48As long as he could see me, that would be enough.
01:14:51After experiencing my death, he had come to realize more than ever that he could not live without me.
01:14:58He planned to apologize sincerely.
01:15:01To promise that he would never be tempted by another Omega again.
01:15:06He even imagined that once I forgave him, he would hold an even grander mate ceremony.
01:15:12One that would surpass anything before it.
01:15:15And declare his love to the world.
01:15:17What he didn't expect was that when he finally saw me again, a month later, I was already standing beside
01:15:25another Alpha.
01:15:27Vincent and I had been talking, completely absorbed, for nearly an hour.
01:15:33Kane stood behind a wall like an intruder peeking into someone else's happiness.
01:15:38But the moment he saw that familiar figure, longing crashed over him like a tidal wave.
01:15:45Just before he could no longer hold it in, he finally called out the name he had been repeating in
01:15:51his mind.
01:15:52After nearly a month, he was seeing me again, alive.
01:15:57His eyes reddened, his voice unsteady.
01:16:00Little wolf, I finally found you.
01:16:03You're not dead.
01:16:05You're really here.
01:16:09He instinctively ignored the Alpha, standing beside me.
01:16:14The moment I heard that familiar voice, I let out a quiet sigh.
01:16:18I had always known the fake death wouldn't fool Kane forever.
01:16:23I just hadn't expected him to track me down in England this quickly.
01:16:27I gave Vincent a subtle look, signaling him to leave first.
01:16:32Then I turned around, my expression cold as I looked straight at Kane.
01:16:37Why are you here?
01:16:39Area is dead.
01:16:41I'm Phoenix now.
01:16:43Kane finally recalled everything he had learned over the past two weeks.
01:16:47His little wolf was never an orphan.
01:16:50I was Phoenix, the lost daughter of the Lyra family, their most cherished child.
01:16:56Little wolf.
01:16:57No, Phoenix.
01:17:00I know I was wrong.
01:17:02I've already dealt with the beta.
01:17:04The child is gone too.
01:17:07Can you forgive me?
01:17:09With his intelligence, it didn't take much to figure out that the body at the mate ceremony
01:17:14had been staged.
01:17:16It was nothing more than my way of escaping after my heart had already died.
01:17:21Now that he had finally found me again, the person he had thought about day and night,
01:17:26he was determined to apologize and beg for forgiveness.
01:17:30I let out a quiet laugh.
01:17:32I had seen with my own eyes how he treated the beta.
01:17:36And now he could dismiss everything so easily, saying he had taken care of her and the pup as if
01:17:42it meant nothing.
01:17:44I used to think he had simply transferred his love from me to someone else.
01:17:48Now, I understood the truth.
01:17:52He was rotten to the core.
01:17:54He didn't truly love anyone.
01:17:56Only himself.
01:17:58Cain, I regret ever loving you.
01:18:01Those few simple words drained all the color from Cain's face.
01:18:06He couldn't understand it.
01:18:08For five years, we had been so in love.
01:18:11We had been happy.
01:18:12How could I regret it now?
01:18:14And that word regret, did it mean I didn't love him anymore?
01:18:21The thought alone made his chest tighten with pain.
01:18:25No, that couldn't be true.
01:18:28It had only been a month.
01:18:30How could I have stopped loving him so quickly?
01:18:33In his mind, I was still angry.
01:18:36I just hadn't forgiven him yet.
01:18:38Cain stepped forward reaching for my hand, wanting to explain.
01:18:43Cain, before he could touch me, I took a step back, putting distance between us.
01:18:49The hurt in his expression was obvious, but he quickly tried to explain himself.
01:18:55Phoenix, I don't mean anything else.
01:18:57I just want to explain.
01:19:00Believe me, I've only ever loved you.
01:19:05I never had real feelings for that beta.
01:19:09Can you forgive me and come back with me?
01:19:12I promise, there will never be another Omega around me again.
01:19:16I swear I'll only love you.
01:19:19We can have an even grander mate ceremony.
01:19:22By the end, there was a flicker of hope in his eyes.
01:19:27I didn't react.
01:19:28My expression remained cold.
01:19:31Five years ago, when you got together with me, you made the same promise.
01:19:35You said you would only love me.
01:19:39And you still cheated.
01:19:41I won't believe you again.
01:19:43And I will never forgive you.
01:19:46You should leave.
01:19:49Don't come back.
01:19:50When I first discovered his betrayal, the pain had been unbearable.
01:19:55There was even a moment when I hesitated.
01:19:58Because he still treated me the same as before, I thought maybe I could pretend nothing had happened.
01:20:05Maybe we could complete the mate bond.
01:20:08And he would continue to treat me well.
01:20:11Maybe he would keep the other Omega out of my sight.
01:20:15But after Lai, after Lai, after seeing him entangled with the beta, with my own eyes, I realized I couldn't
01:20:24do it.
01:20:24I couldn't live like nothing had happened.
01:20:28What I wanted had always been something real.
01:20:31A love that was honest.
01:20:35And once Kane tainted that love, I no longer wanted it.
01:20:39Back then, I had already made my decision.
01:20:43I would never forgive him.
01:20:45I turned to leave.
01:20:48But Kane wasn't ready to give up.
01:20:50In a moment of panic, he grabbed my wrist.
01:20:55Little Wolf, I swear.
01:20:57My heart has always belonged to you.
01:20:59You're the only one I love.
01:21:01I pulled free from his grip and looked at him.
01:21:05The urgency and sincerity on his face didn't seem fake.
01:21:08But I only let out a soft, humorless laugh.
01:21:13Love me?
01:21:15You talked about the beta with your friends right in front of me.
01:21:20Was that love?
01:21:24You had my mate ceremony designer make a dress for her.
01:21:27Was that love?
01:21:30You snuck downstairs in the middle of the night to see her while I was asleep.
01:21:34Was that love?
01:21:35If that's your version of love, it's cheap.
01:21:38I don't want it.
01:21:40With every word Kane's face grew paler.
01:21:44By the end he looked like he could barely stand.
01:21:47My words cut into him like a blade.
01:21:50Tearing his heart apart piece by piece.
01:21:53Never in his life had Kane hated himself this much.
01:21:57If he had never gotten involved with the beta in the first place, none of this would have happened.
01:22:05Kane's voice trembled slightly.
01:22:08Little Wolf, are you really never going to forgive me?
01:22:12I nodded without hesitation.
01:22:14That's right.
01:22:16Never.
01:22:16I didn't wait to see his reaction.
01:22:19I turned and walked inside.
01:22:22The next day, Vincent and I had plans to attend a concert.
01:22:27Ever since my empathic sense went through its awakening, I had grown especially sensitive to emotions.
01:22:35The calm of nature.
01:22:36The intensity of music.
01:22:38The sincerity or deceit in people's voices.
01:22:41Vincent happened to be a huge fan of classical music.
01:22:45And every time I went to a concert with him, I learned something new.
01:22:52Kane's stood outside the estate the entire night.
01:22:55My words from yesterday echoed endlessly in his mind.
01:22:59What once felt like relief after his first time with the beta had now come back like a blade.
01:23:05Striking him full force.
01:23:07Still, he wanted one more chance.
01:23:10He refused to believe that five years of love could be erased so completely.
01:23:16After getting Vincent's message, I headed downstairs, humming like a carefree bird.
01:23:22My mom, who was having breakfast, teased me when she saw me.
01:23:27Who was the one who said they didn't want to meet him?
01:23:29Now it looks like you can't wait to see him every day.
01:23:32I'd say this match is looking pretty promising.
01:23:35Mom, we're just friends.
01:23:36But for some reason, I felt my cheeks warm.
01:23:41I quickly ran out the door.
01:23:43The tickets for today's concert were hard to get.
01:23:46And Vincent had told me that one of his favorite cellists would be performing.
01:23:51The moment I stepped outside, I saw Kane standing off to the side, completely still.
01:23:57I acted as if I hadn't seen him, and ran straight toward Vincent.
01:24:03He was holding a sandwich, and handed it to me naturally.
01:24:07My mom asked me to bring this for you.
01:24:10I took a bite.
01:24:14My eyes lighting up.
01:24:16Aunt Grace's cooking is as amazing as ever.
01:24:20Come on, we're gonna be late.
01:24:22You still haven't told me who else is performing today.
01:24:26Kane remained where he was, watching as I walked farther and farther away.
01:24:32The moment I stepped out, he had wanted to call out to me.
01:24:36To try one last time.
01:24:38But then, he saw the light in my eyes.
01:24:41That bright, eager happiness.
01:24:44It was a look he knew all too well.
01:24:46Back when we were together, I used to look at him like that all the time.
01:24:51But now, he hadn't seen it, in nearly two months.
01:24:58When he thought back to the days before I staged my death, he realized something.
01:25:04Back then, my eyes had been empty.
01:25:07Like still water without a ripple.
01:25:09Nothing could stir any emotion in me.
01:25:12And yet, at the beginning of our relationship, I had looked at him the way I had just looked at
01:25:18Vincent.
01:25:20That was when he finally understood.
01:25:23What this relationship had left me with was nothing but pain.
01:25:28He had no right to ask for my forgiveness anymore.
01:25:31He booked a flight back home that same afternoon.
01:25:35Before leaving, he realized he didn't have my current number.
01:25:39So he borrowed a piece of paper and a pen from a passerby, and wrote a message.
01:25:44He placed it somewhere visible by the gate.
01:25:48After one last look at the place where I would spend the rest of my life,
01:25:53he got into the car, and left.
01:25:58A gust of wind lifted the paper into the air.
01:26:05On it, there was only one sentence.
01:26:09Little wolf, please let me call you that a last time.
01:26:12Little wolf, please let me call you that a last time.
01:26:15I'm sorry.
01:26:16I wish you a lifetime of happiness.
01:26:19Spring in England.
01:26:21Vincent and I walked through the rose garden at Ashford Manor.
01:26:25Phoenix.
01:26:26Vincent said stopping in his tracks.
01:26:29His expression was more serious than I had ever seen before.
01:26:33I know you're not ready right now.
01:26:34But I want you to know, if one day you're willing to believe in love again.
01:26:39I'll be here waiting.
01:26:40I looked at him, warmth spreading through my chest.
01:26:44Maybe, one day, I would believe in love again.
01:26:49But for now, I was content.
01:26:52Loved by my parents.
01:26:54Surrounded by friends.
01:26:56Running freely under the moonlight.
01:26:58Feeling the breeze.
01:27:00And breathing in the scent of flowers.
01:27:04I am Phoenix.
01:27:05And I have risen from the ashes.
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