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The Paraplegic Luna Leaves the Pack EP Werewolf Revenge, Alpha Betrayal & Fantasy Drama ASM
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00:00Three years after my legs were paralyzed, my alpha husband, Varric, brought home a newly come-of-age
00:05she-wolf. Her name was Zoe. I found a new mate. I want to sever our bond. I'd heard she
00:10started
00:10getting close to Varric after I was paralyzed. My hands shook with rage, but stuck in my wheelchair.
00:15I couldn't do a thing. They turned their backs on me, didn't even spare me a glance. I couldn't
00:19hold it in anymore. I sent the divination crystal ball crashing to the floor. A shard sliced my
00:27finger. Instantly, the room spun. I saw a vision I had never seen before.
00:36Sylvia Valon, this is how your life ends. You haven't been a real Luna in years. This
00:43mate bond should have been severed a long time ago. You have no one to blame but yourself.
00:49He pulled Zoe by the waist. Beside my broken frame, she looked vibrant and strong. A smile
00:55crossed her face. Zoe even drew my son, Lucienne, into their arms. She nestled against Varric's
01:01chest. Light flashed across their wrist. Their matte bond grew cooler, glowing a bright silver
01:06color. Agony ripped through the fading mark, tearing my heart apart. Collapsed on the floor,
01:12I reached out, dragging myself pathetically toward Lucienne's feet. Lucienne, please, help me.
01:18Lucienne just looked at me with cold eyes, like I was a stranger. They watched guards drag me from
01:24the hollow hair mansion. They watched guards drag me from the hollow fang mansion, hurled into the
01:29giant pit. I crashed into a mass grave for omegas and slaves, choking on the stench of rotting flesh.
01:36I watched her smile, hand in hand with Varric and Lucienne. As she announced her new mate bond with
01:41Varric, claimed the Luna title, received Lucienne's offering, and basked in the pack's worship.
01:47I closed my eyes in regret. Night fell. A rogue pack found me and bit me to death.
01:53The vision vanished. I crashed to the floor with my wheelchair, my eyes snapping to the doorway.
01:59They were standing right there. Just like the vision. Was this my future? Abandoned, discarded,
02:05and torn apart? Cold sweat beaded on my forehead as I gasped, terrified. I lost my legs defending
02:10hollow fag park in war. Hearing the crash, they glanced back with nothing but irritation. My hand stung.
02:15Blood dripped slowly onto the floor. The crystal shards glowed faintly. The moon goddess. She was
02:19giving me a chance. A second choice. You want to sever our bond? Consider it done!
02:25Dead silent, Varric looked up, a trace of genuine shock in his eyes. Usually, I would protest with
02:31tears and begging. Not today. Blood dripping from my hand, I forced myself up to meet his gaze.
02:37I will cooperate. Do whatever you want. Frowning deeply, Varric crouched down with a cruel sneer.
02:43What trick is this, Sylvia? Dropping the fragile act to change my mind? Or will you backack out later
02:47just to embarrass me? I never had such intentions. Yet to him, I was always calculating. Opening my
02:52mouth, I instinctively wanted to defend myself. See? Hit a nerve, didn't I? The ice in his eyes
02:57froze the words in my throat, leaving me to lower my gaze in crushing disappointment. Lucian stepped
03:02forward. Alpha, she isn't worth your concern. Ever since she became a cripple, she's been a useless
03:07Luna. This is just a pointless struggle. The pure disgust in his eyes hit me like a blow. My own
03:12son despised me. I never knew. Tears blurred my eyes. I looked at them, completely broken.
03:19You're right. She just wants attention, and we shouldn't indulge her.
03:24Sharp. Just like the pack's smartest and strongest heir.
03:29Nodding in satisfaction, he patted Lucian's shoulder. Dismissing me, Varric paced the room.
03:34Good. Saves me time. Move to the shed tonight. Zoe needs this room for her Luna ceremony.
03:40Move in? I smiled bitterly. She'd been sharing his bed in the room right above mine every single
03:46night. And don't touch the formal gowns in the closet. You can't wear them anyway. Leave them
03:51all for Zoe. Shook my head, trembling. I made those myself. Before I could protest, Zoe shrank back with
03:58a pitiful, timid expression. Is that okay? Sylvia is already so miserable. Maybe we should leave them
04:05for her as a memory. You are too kind, my Luna. How could anyone ever fault you? You are the
04:11youngest,
04:12most outstanding she-wolf in this pack. You deserve everything. Varric stroked her hand. He was
04:17completely blind to her mockery. The new Luma inherits everything. The entire pack will agree.
04:22They smiled at each other. A perfect family. I looked up at them, tears finally spilling over.
04:29The scene from the vision crashed over me and my head spun. Was I destined to be abandoned and
04:34humiliated no matter what I chose? Raising my blood-stained hands to cover my head.
04:41No. I don't want this.
04:46I clutched my head in agony. Haking his head, Varric walked over and crouched down, looking
04:51at me in amusement. Look at you. Still struggling. Pathetic. In the hollow fling pack, the strong
05:00rule. No. Since ancient times, the strong rise, the weak fall. Gripped my jaw hard. Paralyzed
05:09and broken. No pack keeps a crippled Luna. Letting you stay is already a mercy. You are
05:17no longer a qualified Luna. Your place is destined to be replaced. Sever this mate bond
05:23quietly. Don't force my hand. With that, he shoved my chin aside, like a slap
05:28to my face. Before I could react, he snatched my hand, raising it to swear to the moon goddess.
05:33I, Vayek Parker, reject Sylvia Valen as my mate.
05:39The world went dark, like doom descending. His eyes were hard. Through my tears, I saw the
05:47Alpha Varric who once made his vows to me. He had probably forgotten. Eight years ago, he carried
05:52me through the wild, howled at the sky. Swore I was his only love, that he would never leave
05:58me. He fought his way to become the new Alpha. And I, I became the youngest Luna. When I announced
06:06my pregnancy, he hugged me in pure joy, rushing out to tell the pack about our new life. These
06:13memories flashed by, making my heart ache worse. The sweet vows were now dragging me to hell.
06:20The pain tearing my chest was a million times worse than childbirth, like something was being
06:25violently ripped out of me. The bone-crushing pain left me paralyzed. Through the agony, I
06:31smelled that rotting stench again. I was back in the giant pit, about to be torn apart by rogues.
06:36I wouldn't die like this. I, Sylvia Valen, accept Vark Parker's rejection!
06:43Instantly, the darkness vanished. Daylight returned. I was drenched in sweat. The glowing
06:49mate mark on our right wrists has completely disappeared. Our mate bond was severed, but my
06:53chest still burned painfully. Clutching my heart, I lay weakly on the floor, just survived a brutal
06:58trial. Varric acted like nothing happened. Looking at the vanished mark, he sighed in relief and dropped
07:03my hand. Finally, you're not my mate anymore. He immediately stood up and pulled Zoe into his arms.
07:11They looked down at me with smug smiles. They turned to leave. Lucian stood in front of me. Lucian,
07:17please. It hurts so much. Hug me, just like when you were little. Seeing my weak, pleading look,
07:25a trace of guilt crossed Lucian's face. I loved him the most. We used to run and play together.
07:33I watched him come of age, sharing his joy as he showed off his wolf form. I hugged him at
07:39his
07:40ceremony, congratulating him as the Alpha heir. Memories flashed. It felt like we were back in those
07:48moments, but just as he was about to touch my fingertips, he yanked his hand back, his face
07:54instantly hardening. No. Alpha said the strong rule. Crippled wolves don't belong in the pack.
08:02You're no longer Luna. The pack has rules. I am the Alpha heir, so I must follow the new Luna.
08:11Come, my future Alpha. Come to me. His eyes hardened. He walked over and took Zoe's hand.
08:19Watching them leave, I slowly pulled my empty hand back. I clenched it into a tight fist.
08:29Yes, it's time to leave. I forced myself up to pack, but my eyes locked onto the nightstand.
08:37A wooden wolf carving sat there.
08:43Varak, little Lucian and I carved it together. I held Lucian's hand, guiding him to carve the wolf's
08:49fur. It was a pack tradition. When it was done, Lucian held it in his palms. Varak and I held
08:56his hands,
08:57our blessing. I traced the carving, my heart stinging. Varak, Lucian, why are you doing this to me?
09:05Did you forget our promises? How could you abandon me so easily?
09:12Night fell. I arrived at the thatched shed alone with my luggage. It had once been used to keep
09:18livestock. The place was filthy and foul-smelling. Shaking my head, I slowly wheeled myself toward the
09:27shed. Suddenly, a shadow appeared beside me. I looked up. It was my brother, Derek.
09:35I remembered how much he doted on me. He used to lift me above his head as we laughed together.
09:42He also walked me down the aisle, giving my hand to Varak. My sweet Sylvia, I will always be here
09:48for you.
09:50He must be here to take me home. A spark of hope flashed in my eyes.
09:57Derek, are you here to take me home?
10:02Derek stared at me in silence before speaking.
10:04I heard Varak severed the bond. I forced a bitter smile, trying to act normal. Yes, he wanted a new
10:10Luna.
10:11I agreed. I… he cut me off. Good.
10:15You made the right choice. He turned his back to me.
10:18Luna, you served the holoflag pack well. You made them strong. But a stronger pack needs fresh strength
10:24to sustain itself. You brought honor to the Valan family, doing exactly what was expected of you.
10:28But what about me? I touched my numb legs, tears dropping onto my lap. Watching him,
10:36I forced out a laugh that sounded more like a sob. He turned his head.
10:40Your duty is done. As you are now, the family can do nothing more for you.
10:47Resting here is your best option. Without another look, he walked away.
10:52No one was coming to save me. Despite everything I did for them, no one wanted a crippled she-wolf.
10:59I was just a discarded pawn. The night wind howled. I wrapped my arms around myself.
11:05I lay on the filthy hay, shivering in the dark. It's okay. I'm fine.
11:12Lightning flashed. A deafening crack of thunder jolted me awake. I shook uncontrollably. I had
11:19always been terrified of storms. As a pup, Derek protected me. As a wife, Varric held me. Now, I had
11:26no one.
11:29Suddenly, the door crashed open.
11:34A tall figure stood in the doorway.
11:43It was Varric, holding a lantern. He spotted me in the corner and rushed over to sit beside me.
11:51Don't be afraid. I'm here.
11:54He pulled me into his chest. My cheek pressed against his heart. It beat fast and steady, so warm.
12:01It had been so long since I felt this warmth. I nestled deeper into his embrace, seeking more.
12:08But before I could speak, he pulled away.
12:11Good. You're fine. Zoe's waiting for me. I have to go.
12:17The door slammed shut. Thunder rumbled. Stripped of his warmth, the freezing cold rushed back in.
12:24Trembling, I hugged my own shoulders. I mocked myself. Did I really think he would stay? It was
12:31just force of habit. What was I clinging to? Even as he walked out, he didn't spare me a single
12:38glance.
12:39I slowly pushed myself up, watching the lightning tear the sky apart. Severing the bond changed nothing.
12:47My mate despised me. My son looked down on me. I was still thrown into this rotting shed.
12:52My own blood abandoned me. I was trapped in a cage. The bloody vision flashed in my mind again,
13:01tossed into a mass grave, ripped to shreds by rogues.
13:04No. I refuse to die like that. I have to leave.
13:10But where could a crippled she-wolf go? A rogue wolf has no pack, no territory, only danger.
13:16And I couldn't run or fight. Staying is death. But if I must die, I will die out there. I
13:23refuse to
13:24rot in this shed. I looked up at the raging storm. Deep inside, my inner wolf stirred. She bared her
13:32fangs.
13:33I had just closed the book when Varick walked in. He frowned at the worn pages in my lap.
13:39Still clinging to that garbage?
13:42I have nothing else to do. Just killing time. What do you want?
13:49Zoe's lunar ceremony is in three days. Do not show your face. I'll send someone to watch over you.
13:57Watch over me? More like guard me so I don't ruin his big day. Without another word, he turned and
14:03left.
14:05You forgot, didn't you? It's my birthday.
14:09Before I flee, I should at least say goodbye to Derek. But Derek told me on that day he had
14:14family matters to deal with.
14:16I told myself, he's the alpha of the Valen pack now. He has responsibilities. I'll just make it a quick
14:22goodbye.
14:23But on my birthday, through the cracks of the shed, I watched the ceremony outside. He appeared at Zoe's ceremony.
14:31Derek stood there, shaking Varick's hand, congratulating him on taking another she-wolf from the Valen family.
14:38From now on, our packs will keep working together. We'll only grow stronger.
14:43I slapped a hand over my mouth. The family didn't need me at all.
14:49They had long prepared a new Luna for Varick. And I was the only one kept in the dark.
14:58It's all her fault we can't watch Luna Zoe's ceremony.
15:01Exactly. She should take a good look at herself. A cripple like her.
15:05The ceremony ended. The guards outside my door finally dispersed. Then came the banquet.
15:11Music and cheers echoed as the entire pack and guests gathered to dance.
15:17It was time to leave. I should at least say goodbye to Derek. After all, clutching the letter,
15:23I wheeled out to find him. But the Valen pack guards blocked my path.
15:27Alpha Derek has ordered no visitors.
15:30I stared at him. I pointed at myself.
15:35But I'm Sylvia Valen. His own sister. A nearby guard muttered.
15:40So that is the crippled she-wolf, still clinging to the Hollow Hail Luna title. Zero self-awareness.
15:46I turned my head. Slowly, I pushed my wheelchair away.
15:52Sylvia! What are you doing here?
15:54It was Mira. A she-wolf from the Valen pack I used to be close with.
15:59Please give this to Derek.
16:01She took it.
16:02Wait! Not gonna see Alpha Derek? Why not hand it to him yourself?
16:07I forced a smile, shook my head.
16:10There's no need.
16:14The banquet ended at dusk. Walking back to the main house, Varric passed the shed. He was about to
16:21step inside when he suddenly stopped. He looked back. No lights. No sound. But the door was slightly
16:28ajar. What the hell is she doing? He picked up his pace, pushed the door open, only to find the
16:35room
16:36empty. Varric's face dropped. Sylvia? No one answered. He returned to the banquet hall.
16:45Surrounded by a crowd, Zoe spotted him and waved. Hey! I was just talking about my Alpha. We-
16:52Sylvia is gone. Have you seen her?
16:55Zoe glanced around. Embarrassment flashed across her face. She pulled him aside, hissing through clenched teeth.
17:02Why are you mentioning that woman here? She's missing. I thought she might be here.
17:07I haven't seen her. If she were, I'd know. Varric's expression softened slightly.
17:12Darling, today I became your Luna. Zoe soothed him. Let's not talk about her anymore, right?
17:18I'm sorry. I overreacted. But unease gnawed at Varric. He frowned. If she's not here,
17:25where could she be? His brow quickly relaxed. How far could a crippled she-wolf possibly go?
17:33Just then, his personal guard sprinted over. Guard lowered his voice.
17:39What did you just say? Sylvia left a letter. And left the pack?
17:48The chatter around them died instantly. Zoe's face stiffened again. She whipped around,
17:52glaring at Varric. Didn't you promise not to mention her again? But she- She can't get far.
17:59You said it yourself. We can find her in no time. Varric acted like he didn't hear a word. He
18:04bolted
18:04out the door. Behind him, Zoe's face twisted with rage. Search everywhere! Find which way she went!
18:10Yes, Alpha! The guards scattered. He spun toward his personal guard. Where is the letter?
18:16One of Alpha Derek's guards from the Silvercrest pack has it. Varric froze. It wasn't for me? No.
18:23We searched everywhere. She left nothing else behind. Unbelievable, Sylvia.
18:29You really dared to do this. Consumed by rage, Varric stormed back into the shed. He kicked up the dry
18:36straw. How could you not leave a letter for me?! How dare you not leave a letter for me?! He
18:42tore the place apart.
18:43Found nothing. Then stopped, chest heaving. The guard stood by, exchanging nervous glances.
18:49Another guard burst in. Alpha Varric! Something terrible has happened.
18:56We tracked her to the cliffs. We found a wheelchair overturned near the cliffs' edge.
19:02The guard looked up at Varric. He hesitated, his voice trembling. Luna Sevilla might have already-
19:08He didn't dare finish. Varric lunged. He grabbed the guard by the collar.
19:13Already what?! She might already have died at the cliff.
19:18Behind him, Lucian and Derek had just arrived. They stopped dead in their tracks. Both went pale.
19:27Varric stumbled backward. He knocked over a vase. Crash! Shards scattered across the floor.
19:34The blood drained from his face. He went as white as a ghost.
19:41Lucian stood at the doorway. His lips trembled.
19:45Luna Sylvia's wheelchair. Are you sure?
19:48No one answered. The guards kept their heads down in silence. Lucian suddenly turned and ran out.
19:54At the edge of the woods, he found two clear wheel tracks leading into the forest.
19:59He dropped to his knees. His fingers traced the grooves. Cold. Completely dried. His mother had left
20:07through here. He remembered the last words he said to her. Crippled wolves don't belong in the pack.
20:12I am the Alpha Air, so I must follow the new Luna. His last words to her had forced her
20:17out,
20:17and now, she was really gone. Lucian sank to his knees in the dirt. His tears finally spilled over.
20:23They dropped into the dried tracks, one by one. He bit down hard on his lip, fighting back a sob.
20:29He thought she would always be waiting for him. But she was never coming back.
20:38Derek rushed over. A group of guards trailed behind him. He stopped at the tracks,
20:43swaying as if struck. Alpha Derek. Mira quickly grabbed his arm to steady him.
20:48Derek shook his head and straightened up. Impossible. She can't be dead. Give me her letter.
20:54Pulling out the crumpled letter, Mira smoothed it flat and handed it to him with both hands.
20:58Derek snatched it. He quickly scanned the words. To my brother. By the time you read this,
21:04I will likely be gone. He stopped. The world spun around him.
21:10Mira. Mira tightened her grip on his arm. Derek gripped the letter. He bit his lower lip and
21:15glared at Mira. Why didn't anyone tell me? Mira kept her head down. Her voice trembled. You gave the
21:22order. You said no visitors today. Not even Luna Sylvia. She was right there. She heard you. She just
21:29gave me this and left. Derek froze. He remembered the awful things he'd said. And that last fleeting
21:36look in her eyes. Utter disappointment. Back in the thatched shed, Varric hadn't said a single word.
21:45His fingers trembled. He dug his nails into his palms until they bled. He remembered the last time
21:51he saw her. The thunderstorm. He had rushed over purely on instinct. She was curled up in the corner.
21:57When he walked in, her eyes lit up. He stared at that exact corner now. How had he responded to
22:02her?
22:02Zoe is waiting for me. I have to go. He stood frozen, staring at the empty haze.
22:09She was terrified of storms. He saw the exact moment the light in her eyes died.
22:14Yet, he still walked away. She's a cripple. She needs me. Where could she go?
22:25But a sudden memory struck Varric.
22:31She used to be so proud. Before the injury, she ran faster than him. In battle, she was fiercer than
22:38he
22:38was. Even after she lost her legs, she pushed through agonizing rehab. She refused to give up. She
22:45failed again and again. Sweat soaked. Covered in bruises. And what had he told her?
22:52Just stay quietly in your wheelchair. Face it. Those legs are useless.
22:58Varric shook his head. He slammed his fist into the wall in anger. It was him.
23:05He had destroyed her hope. The guards whispered. Is she really dead? Luna Sophia, I mean. They said
23:16there were no other tracks near the cliff edge, so... What the hell are you still doing here?
23:22The guards instantly stiffened. They dropped their heads in silence. Keep looking. There's no way she's dead.
23:35Three days later, the search was still underway. The guards had combed through the woods and the
23:39entire territory. Did anyone find anything? No one met his eyes. The guards just dropped their gaze.
23:45Is she really? Varric couldn't finish the sentence. It was an answer he refused to hear. Under a tree
23:51near the shed, Lucian dug up a wooden carving. He traced his fingers over the wood. He remembered
24:01the day his parents helped him carve it. He flipped it over. Carved into the bottom in shaky handwriting.
24:08Lucian. Silvia's smiling face flashed before his eyes. Lucian gripped the wolf against his heart.
24:16Closing his eyes. What did you find? What did you find? Lucian opened his hand.
24:25He handed the carving to Varric.
24:29Will she come back? Varric stared at the wooden wolf.
24:34He didn't answer. Zoe approached Varric in a long, white dress.
24:39Alpha Varric, I'm so sorry for your loss.
24:42She gently took his hand, speaking softly. Don't be too sad. If Luna Sophia is gone,
24:47at least she didn't suffer. Varric looked down at her hand on his. Slowly, he pulled away.
24:52She isn't dead. Zoe paused. But the pack gods all say- They just haven't found a body.
25:00She must be hiding. She just doesn't want to be found.
25:03Zoe bit her lip and lowered her voice. Alpha Varric, I know how you feel.
25:08But Silvia was crippled. How could she survive out there alone?
25:12Besides, rogue packs are ruthless. They wouldn't take in a paralyzed she-wolf.
25:17The guards have searched for three days. Everyone is exhausted. They need rest. Let's just stop.
25:25Let's just announce that Luna Silvia has- Did you not hear me?
25:30I SAID SHE ISN'T DEAD!
25:40Varric looked up at Zoe, his gaze like ice. Zoe froze, the words dying in her throat.
25:45She was my Luna for years. She never stopped fighting. Not once. Who the hell are you think
25:49you know her better than I do? All the color drained from Zoe's face.
25:52Until I see a body, she is alive. No one says she's dead. No one.
25:56Zoe stared at his stubborn expression, her face turning cold.
25:59Who am I? I am your wife. I am the Luna of this pack.
26:03Zoe stepped closer to Varric, speaking fiercely.
26:06Don't forget who you're talking to, Vark. I am not some puppet you can just push around.
26:09I am the strongest she-wolf in my pack. Ever since I became Luna,
26:12I've been pushed aside for her. Makes me wonder who the real Luna in your heart is.
26:16But as long as I wear the crown, I protect this pack. The guards are not tools for your guilt.
26:20The search ends now. Zoe stormed out, taking the guards with her.
26:25Varric collapsed onto the floor of the empty hut. He clutched the wooden carving,
26:30staring blankly at the corner of the room. Derek burst through the door, covered in dirt and
26:34exhaustion. Did you find anything? Lucian stepped up, placing a hand on Derek's shoulder. He shook his
26:39head. Derek's eyes were bloodshot. His fists clenched tight. Impossible. There has to be something.
26:45I must have missed- He paced the cramped room frantically. She won't let us find her.
26:49As Varric's voice fell, Derek stopped pacing.
26:53What are you talking about? How could she- Before Derek could finish,
26:56Varric continued as if talking to himself. Don't you see? It's all too perfect.
27:02The letter. The wheelchair by the cliff. The tracks disappearing into the woods.
27:06She staged it all. She wanted us to think she was dead so we'd stop looking.
27:10He stared at the wooden wolf in his hand. He remembered. Even in this hut, she had always
27:14kept it with her. She even left this behind. She threw everything away.
27:18As he spoke, he suddenly burst into laughter, but as he laughed, tears began to fall. Derek and Lucian
27:24stared at him, brows furrowed. He hadn't told them what he found. Right next to the wheel tracks,
27:29hidden under a layer of dead leaves, were two round indents leading down a different path.
27:34Crutch marks. She had used crutches to escape. Miles away, I sat in a tree, looking into the distance.
27:41Beside me, a boy carrying a quiver handed me a bow. I aimed at a wild deer grazing in the
27:48clearing below.
27:49Without a second of hesitation, I released the string.
27:52Swash. The deer dropped instantly.
27:55Holy moon goddess, I've never seen a shot that clean. Timing, speed, aim, utter perfection. Sylvia,
28:01is there anything you can't do?
28:02I touched the bow, murmuring. To be honest, it's been a while. I didn't expect. I haven't lost my
28:07touch. It was flawless. Sylvia, can you teach me? I want to be a badass archer just like you.
28:12I looked at the bright-eyed boy, a bitter thought creeping in. But I had to rely on you to
28:16get up this
28:16tree, to see the prey. Don't you think an archer who has to rely on others isn't a real archer
28:22at all?
28:22Eric's smile didn't falter. No way! Plenty of wolves can climb a tree, but almost no one can
28:27one-shot a deer like that. In our pack, everyone has things they're good at and things they aren't.
28:30That's why we help each other, so everyone gets to do what they do best. Like me. I'm only good
28:35at climbing.
28:35He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. I remembered the first time I saw Eric's face.
28:41It was by the river. I had meant to follow the book's directions to the unclaimed lands, but I hadn't
28:45used crutches in so long that I accidentally fell. After the fall, I crawled for a long time until I
28:51finally reached water. I was desperately scooping water to drink. When I suddenly saw a face reflected
28:56on the surface, I jerked my head up. A strange boy stood over me. Terrified, I tried to crawl backward,
29:03but the boy called out to me. He handed me a wooden cup.
29:08Eric! Get Sylvia down here! Hearing the shout from below, we exchanged a smile.
29:13Coming! Leave more for Sylvia! She made the kill!
29:19We sat around a roaring campfire in the clearing, tearing into the roasted venison.
29:25Here, Sylvia. Eat up.
29:28We haven't had a sniper this good in our rogue pack for years.
29:32Yeah, most of us just pounce and bite. We don't catch much, so we're always starving.
29:37Thanks to Sylvia, we'll all be eating well from now on.
29:40I let out a laugh. I never thought I'd meet a rogue pack, much less that they'd be so welcoming.
29:45They were all either abandoned by their packs or couldn't fit into strict pack rules. But because
29:51of that, they made their own rules and protected each other. They built a new home together.
29:57But Sylvia, a pack asked me about you today. I froze. Did they realize I wasn't dead? One of the
30:03pack's
30:04organizers raised an eyebrow at me and said playfully,
30:06Looks like all the major packs heard about the bounty on you. Sylvia, you're worth a lot right now.
30:10The rest of the wolves stopped chewing. One by one, they turned their heads to stare at me.
30:15Feeling their gaze, I raised my head. Now, I was like a sheep in a pack of wolves.
30:20Right. To all rogues, survival comes first. How could I have forgotten that? Instantly,
30:25I tensed up. Then what did you say?
30:28She didn't answer right away. The atmosphere in the pack was tense. Seeing my nervousness,
30:33she suddenly laughed. Oh, Sylvia, don't be nervous. We all know you can bring us food. We won't let
30:41you go that fast. Don't worry, I haven't sold you out. Hearing her answer, I sighed in relief.
30:51But her face turned serious. She looked at me and said, But you need to understand one thing.
30:56We can't keep your secret for long. Sooner or later, they'll find you. Right. With their power.
31:02Finding me was only a matter of- I know. Thank you for the reminder. You guys helped me so
31:07much
31:07these past few days. You took me in and I can't thank you enough. Since I got hurt, I've been
31:11treated
31:11like trash. Hated and ignored. Everyone said a paralyzed wolf is useless. Even my alpha husband,
31:17my son, my family, even my own brother said those things to me. The people closest to me said them,
31:21you are nothing anymore. A crippled wolf shouldn't stay in a pack. I said these words and shook my
31:27head sadly. There was a stir in the pack. Everyone looked at each other, their faces just as sad.
31:33I've heard those exact same words. Me too. After a moment of silence, I looked up at the other rogues.
31:40But I know I have already caused you a lot of trouble. As rogues, just surviving isn't easy.
31:47No territory. Needing to hide every day. Fighting for resources, we'll be in mortal danger the next
31:53second. The money and supplies they're offering must be a lot. So if they ask about me again,
32:00you don't need to hide it anymore. I will leave the pack.
32:07Don't need to leave, Sylvia. Don't go, Sylvia! Sylvia, you can't go!
32:12No! Every wolf in the pack spoke up, but I shook my head. I can't drag you down. If they
32:19know I'm
32:19here, they might hurt you. You gave me so much help. I won't put you in danger.
32:26Every wolf looked sad. Suddenly, footsteps came from afar. Hide, someone's coming.
32:33Everyone quickly hid. Guards arrived, looking around cautiously. It was Varric. His haggard face had
32:40stubble. His eyes looked around blankly. Sylvia, are you here? Sylvia, come out. I know you're
32:47still alive. I shouldn't have treated you like that. Come out. I was wrong. I was so wrong.
32:51Lucian and Derek were behind him. Their faces were just as hangered.
32:54Mom, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that to you. I didn't mean it. Come home with us, okay?
32:58Sylvia, I failed you as a brother. You'll never be alone or scared again.
33:01No answer. The woods were quiet. Varric dropped to his knees, trembling. He ignored the thorns on the
33:07ground, cutting his legs. Sylvia, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Don't do this, Varric.
33:15Syl, come home with me. I didn't show myself. The thick leaves hid me. Home. Where is home?
33:24There is no place for me there. It is not my home anymore. No! You will always be my Luna,
33:31Sylvia. Hollowfang will always be your home. I'll get rid of Zoe. We can fix the mate bond. Mom,
33:37we will always be your family. I will always be your son. Please, just come back.
33:41The thick leaves hid me. I chocolate softly. No, Syl. Then come home with me, Sylvia.
33:47If you don't want to return to Hollowbove, then come back to the family, okay? All of you, go back.
33:51No, Syl. Then come home with me, Sylvia. If you don't want to return to Hollowbove,
33:57then come back to the family, okay? All of you, go back. I have no home anymore. I don't want
34:01to see
34:02you again. No, this isn't true. Varric, when you brought back a new mate and cut our bond,
34:09you didn't care how I felt. That stormy night, you gave me hope only to crush it.
34:16Zoe's waiting for me. I have to go. Lucien, when you said I wasn't your Luna and walked out with
34:23his
34:23new mate, you didn't care how I felt. Derrick. When you said I wasn't your Luna and walked out
34:29with his new mate, you didn't care how I felt. When you hated, ignored, and humiliated me for
34:35my condition, none of you cared. If you truly saw me as family, you wouldn't have done those
34:40things when I was paralyzed three years ago. You stopped being my family long ago. Leave.
34:44Don't follow me. And never look for me again. Varric was already sobbing.
34:48He looked up in despair. Syl, please give me one more chance.
34:57Varric knelt for a very long time. It got dark. The moon rose. He was still kneeling.
35:02Not moving at all. A personal guard stepped forward to persuade him.
35:06In the pitch black woods with only the moonlight hanging high.
35:09Then I'll wait right here. A day. A year. A lifetime. Until she trusts me again.
35:19In the pitch black woods with only the moonlight hanging high, he shifted back into a defeated wolf.
35:28His body slowly began to turn to stone.
35:33Miles away, I rode at a full gallop toward the open mountains.
35:40Resting my hand on the crystal ball, I prayed to the moon goddess for guidance.
35:44The moon goddess blessed me, promising boundless strength. Nothing could stop me now. My future was bright.
35:50Following the book's directions, the rogues found a new place to settle.
36:04There, we forged a new alliance.
36:09Swearing to support each other through anything.
36:18Thanks to a new herb made by a packmate, sensations slowly returned to my legs day by day.
36:31Until finally, after countless failures,
36:39I stood on my own.
36:42Sunlight bathed my face, and I smiled in relief.
36:46This我也 bleeds in the dark in my spirit.
36:47MDR watered 얘기를 with my wife, while on my side Holly after the rush.
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