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00:05At midnight, my soul floated out of the basement.
00:08My bedroom door was shoved open.
00:10My brother Scott barged in, scoffing when he didn't see me.
00:15Aren't you a little old to be playing hide and sneak and throwing tantrums?
00:18Normally, I would have argued back.
00:20But this time, I just floated beside him, unable to make a sound.
00:24Scott called my phone.
00:26It went unanswered.
00:28He casually flipped through the journal on my desk.
00:31There was only one thing written inside.
00:3399.
00:34The number of times they had let me down over the veers.
00:37Scott didn't get it.
00:38He frowned, tossed the journal onto the floor, and left a voicemail.
00:43Stop with the stupid games.
00:45Miranda wants your homemade cookies, so get back here and make them for her.
00:48It's her graduation day.
00:50Don't you dare ruin it!
00:53Get home within the hour, and I'll forgive you.
00:55Scott pocketed his phone and returned to the living room.
00:59Chelsea's not in her room, and she's not answering her phone.
01:02She always does this.
01:04We've spoiled her.
01:06No one contact her this time.
01:10Let's teach her a lesson.
01:12She can cool off on her own, and she'll come crawling back tomorrow.
01:16Miranda drifted over, her face a mask of concern.
01:20Dad, don't say that.
01:23What if something really happened to Chelsea?
01:25Maybe I should text her.
01:27You know Chelsea and I are so close.
01:30She lowered her eaves.
01:31I watched as she pulled out her phone, her slender fingers tapping on the screen.
01:36Hope you enjoyed getting marked up by those rogues.
01:39Who are you screwing now?
01:41The party was a blast, by the way.
01:43Thanks for not showing up.
01:44It would be so much better if you'd just drop dead.
01:47After sending it, she deleted the message and typed a new one.
01:51Sister, are you okay?
01:52We're all so worried about you.
01:54Rawls, you ride it with you.
01:55If you're mad at us, just take it out on me.
01:58Please, just come home.
01:59She held the phone up for everyone to see.
02:02What a perfect portrait of a caring, considerate sister.
02:06Mom pulled her into a hug, her voice dripping with sympathy.
02:10You're always so kind, Miranda.
02:12This has nothing to do with you.
02:14Chelsea is just being immature.
02:16Immature?
02:17A bitter laugh escaped my ghostly form, though no one could hear it.
02:21In their eyes, it was always Miranda.
02:23Who'd even remember today was my Distinguished Service Award?
02:26Only given once every two years?
02:29Knowing they'd all celebrate her graduation,
02:31I told them not to come to my ceremony.
02:33I never tried to compete with Miranda for their affection.
02:36But just as I was about to leave for the ceremony,
02:39the front door crashed open.
02:41Three rogue wolves.
02:43They moved fast.
02:44Get your hands off me!
02:46One already had my wrist locked behind my back.
02:48I kicked, connected with someone's shin.
02:51He swore and shoved me into the wall.
02:53My shoulder hit the doorframe.
02:55They dragged me to the basement.
02:57How did you get a key to our house?
02:59One of the men dangled a keychain in front of me.
03:01It was Miranda's.
03:03Your precious little sister handed it over.
03:05Said you're expendable.
03:08Since mom and dad only care about her anyway.
03:10The little silver keychain she'd had since she was 12.
03:13I'd recognize it anywhere.
03:15My blood ran cold.
03:20You bitch!
03:22You liar!
03:23Miranda would never...
03:26Slamming me against the concrete wall.
03:28Forearm pressed to my throat.
03:30Don't bother struggling.
03:33You're not leaving this basement today.
03:35I won't tell anyone, I promise.
03:36Please just don't kill me.
03:38In the end, they ignored my pleas.
03:41Pinned me down.
03:42Violated me.
03:43And bit my neck well.
03:44Taking countless photos amidst their foul taunts.
03:47Fought with all my life.
03:49And less struggling.
03:50My head slammed against the corner of the table.
03:53Blood gushed out instantly.
03:54Terrifying.
03:55I fled.
03:56I summoned the last of my strength.
03:58Dragging myself across the floor to my phone.
04:00And try to call...
04:01Mom.
04:02Every werewolf senses mortal danger in family through the pack bond.
04:06Yet they all thought I was just seeking attention.
04:09Not only did they decline my calls.
04:11But they even sent me a message.
04:15Faking suffocation again?
04:16Then, drop the act.
04:18Your father and I don't have time for your drama.
04:20We've already severed our pack link to you.
04:24Only my mate, Ryan, picked up.
04:26Help me.
04:27Ryan, I'm dying.
04:31Chelsea, cut the drama.
04:33This is Miranda's big day.
04:35There's a limit to your attention seeking.
04:38I already told you I'd make it up to you with a graduation present.
04:41But, Ryan, I was already dying.
04:43A bitter smile touched my lips.
04:45Too bad.
04:45You'll never get the chance to make it up to me.
04:48Within 24 hours, the stench of decay will start to drift from the basement no one ever enters.
04:54Miranda always said she wished I were dead.
04:56So no one would compete with her for your love.
04:59Now, her wish has come true.
05:00My spirit was trapped in the living room, forced to watch their cozy family scene.
05:05My father, usually an early sleeper, stayed up, sitting with Miranda as she opened her graduation gifts.
05:13My mother was picking out stunning dresses online, promising a whole new wardrobe for Miranda's trip.
05:19Mom, I already have so many clothes.
05:21My closet is full.
05:23Then, we'll put them in Chelsea's room.
05:26She's always so focused on her duties.
05:28She never buys new clothes anyway.
05:31She doesn't need the closet space.
05:34Is that okay?
05:35Chelsea will be upset.
05:37Miranda, you don't have to be so timmed.
05:39This is something Chelsea should do for you as her older sister.
05:43Scott sat nearby, diligently shelling pistachios for Miranda.
05:47I couldn't say a word.
05:48Just watching the warm scene unfold.
05:50Turns out, a spirit can cry.
05:52The warmth was theirs.
05:54The loneliness was mine.
05:55But Chelsea's still not back.
05:57And she's not replying to my texts.
06:00Is she still mad at us?
06:02I feel so terrible with her not here.
06:04At the sound of Miranda's voice, the three of them finally shifted their attention from her and remembered me.
06:11Dad frowned instinctively.
06:15Don't mind her.
06:16She just wants us to revolve around her.
06:19When will she ever grow up?
06:21Mom's face showed a flicker of impatience.
06:24It's just a distinguished service award.
06:27They give one out every two years.
06:28Do you know Miranda's college graduation only happens once?
06:33Why must she throw a tantrum on a day like this?
06:37Mom, don't say that.
06:38Chelsea will be sad if she hears you.
06:40She had to practically beg for that award.
06:46Oh, did I just say that out loud?
06:50I knew Miranda was never innocent.
06:52Growing up, my grades were always better than hers.
06:55Yet even with Mom, Dad and Scott wrapped around her finger.
06:59Miranda would still make up lies about me plagiarizing.
07:02Dad never questioned it.
07:03He just beat me.
07:04I'd long told myself I'd find my mate someday.
07:07I'd finally know what it felt like to be someone's first choice.
07:10Just once.
07:11Two years with Ryan, and his heart still drifted to Miranda.
07:15I should have been sad.
07:16Maybe I was just numb.
07:18My soul was too numb to feel pain.
07:20The housekeeper brought out a platter of desserts, all of them Miranda's favorites.
07:25Naturally, they stopped talking about me.
07:27Miranda, college must have been tough.
07:30Here, eat more of your favorites.
07:32She smiled brightly, boasting about he achievements in college.
07:36She'd already landed an internship at a top investment bank on Wall Street.
07:40Her future was boundless.
07:41Dad and Scott listened, showering her with praise.
07:44And I just floated silently to the side.
07:47The clock struck one in the morning.
07:48I still hadn't appeared.
07:50Caught.
07:51Save this for Chelsea.
07:52She can have it when she's done with her tantrum and comes back.
07:55Let's not have her think we only favor Miranda.
07:57See?
07:58We saved some for her.
07:59I stared at the tart slices, feeling nothing.
08:02Scott thought for a moment, then reached for the plate.
08:05Suddenly, Miranda shrieked and snatched her back from where it rested near a gift.
08:10Mom!
08:10It hurts!
08:11This gift, it's silver!
08:14Dad, Mom, and Scott immediately rushed to her side.
08:17Seeing the red, burn-like mark on Miranda's palm, they panicked.
08:22We weren't around any humans at the party?
08:24Which werewolf would send a gift made of silver?
08:27That gift box, is that Chelsea's?
08:30Mom, please don't blame Chelsea.
08:34The gift was on my bedside table this morning.
08:37I'm just happy she was willing to give me a present.
08:39I knew it.
08:41That's why she's been dragging her feet and not coming home.
08:45She was plotting to hurt Miranda!
08:48How could I have such a vicious sister?
08:50Enough!
08:50Stop arguing and get Miranda to the pack healer!
08:53Dad kicked the gift box.
08:55The one Miranda had stolen from my room and slammed his hand on the table in fury.
09:00We're out of gauze.
09:01I'll get some from the basement.
09:02Miranda's eyes darted around.
09:04She grabbed Scott's arm.
09:05Don't go!
09:06The healer will have gauze.
09:08It hurts so much.
09:09If Scott had taken one step closer to the basement, he would have smelled the overwhelming stench.
09:15But it was not to be.
09:16At Miranda's words, the family hurried away, leaving only my spirit floating in the empty living room.
09:23I wanted to scream that I hadn't done anything, but I could no longer speak.
09:27And I knew that even if I could, they would never believe me.
09:31So be it.
09:32The housekeeper, hearing the commotion, came out to clean up the mess and sighed.
09:37Miss Chelsea, why do you never learn to protect yourself?
09:42My spirit floated back to my room.
09:45Seeing the journal on my desk, a flood of memories washed over me.
09:49When I was 10, our family held the decennial bloodline awakening ceremony.
09:54That day would determine every cub's future status and power within the pack.
09:59Scott was first.
10:00His wolf form was pure black, a symbol of power and future leadership.
10:05Dad looked at him with undisguised pride.
10:08When it was Miranda's turn, her wolf was a rare snow white, possessing a natural aura of peace that calmed
10:14all the pack members around her.
10:17Mom held her, calling her the family's treasure.
10:20Not wanting to disappoint my parents, I stepped onto the awakening platform filled with anticipation.
10:25But when my wolf form appeared, everyone fell silent.
10:29My wolf was just an ordinary gray wolf.
10:31No special abilities, no rare coat color, so plain that I would be lost in a crowd of pack members.
10:38From that day on, I became the family's common one, someone not worth investing resources in.
10:43Even after I achieved the highest academic honors, they still believed bloodline determined everything.
10:49Scott and Miranda enjoyed all the favoritism and resources.
10:53And I, like my wolf's bloodline, was ordinary, expendable.
10:57My spirit followed Miranda to the healer's clinic.
11:00Before long, my mate Ryan burst in.
11:02He rushed straight to Miranda's side, grabbing her hand and anxiously examining the red mark on her palm.
11:08How did this happen? What did the healer say?
11:10Ryan, don't be like this.
11:13It's not Chelsea's fault.
11:16She probably just wanted to surprise me and forgot for a moment that we werewolves can't touch silver.
11:25The more understanding she acted, the darker Ryan's face grew.
11:30Chelsea?
11:31Where is she hiding now?
11:35Miranda, don't be sad.
11:38I'll make sure to teach her a lesson for you.
11:40We hadn't completed our mate bond, so he couldn't sense my death, much less know that I was right beside
11:45him, watching him in silence.
11:47After leaving the clinic, Ryan called my phone.
11:50When it went unanswered, he left a message.
11:52Chelsea, how could you be so vicious, using silver to harm your own sister?
11:55I always thought you were kind, but you'd do something like this out of jealousy.
11:59I was on my way to give you your award gift.
12:00It's a family heirloom, a pendant to congratulate you.
12:03But now, you don't deserve it.
12:04Consider this your punishment.
12:06You'd better pray Miranda is okay.
12:09Otherwise, consider our mate bond ceremony cancelled!
12:12I listened to his accusations, my heart too weary to even feel a thing.
12:16I should have known long ago.
12:18We'd fought over Miranda countless times.
12:20During hunting training, he only watched her agile moves.
12:23When I tripped, he just called me clumsy.
12:25At meals, he never recalled I couldn't eat spicy food, yet baked over 20 desserts just to please her.
12:31I argued with him about these things countless times.
12:34You're overthinking it.
12:35I just think of Miranda as a little sister.
12:36His coldness made me feel like a possessive lunatic, but I loved him deeply.
12:41I thought he was the moon goddess's gift, mine alone.
12:44I was wrong.
12:45My parents loved Scott and Miranda for their bloodline.
12:48Why did Ryan love her?
12:49I didn't know.
12:50And now, I'd never have the chance to find out.
12:53Because now, whether I fell or was beaten, I would never feel pain yet.
12:57After midnight, dad, mom, and Scott finally returned home, exhausted.
13:02I floated in a corner of the living room and heard my mother sigh.
13:05It's a shame Ryan's bloodline isn't strong enough for Miranda.
13:08They'd be perfect together.
13:10Look how attentive he was at the clinic.
13:12Yes, Ryan is quite capable, and I think Miranda likes him, too.
13:15It would be perfect if they were mates.
13:18But these things are guided by the moon goddess.
13:20Don't overthink it.
13:22Ryan's bloodline isn't worthy of our precious white wolf.
13:25It's better to let him be with Chelsea.
13:27Their gray wolf bloodlines are a better match.
13:30Even if he completes the mate bond with Chelsea, he can still dote on Miranda.
13:35Then looked up and noticed the house was dark.
13:38A faint, metallic smell hung in the air.
13:40Looks like the moonstones in the house have run out of energy.
13:43Scott, go to the basement and get a new one.
13:45Scott grunted in agreement and strode toward the basement.
13:48The closer he got, the stronger the metallic smell became.
13:51His wolf instincts made him frown, but he dismissed it as a dead rat in the house.
13:56What's that smell?
13:57Dad and mom followed him toward the basement door.
13:59Scott pushed it open.
14:01A thick, nauseating stench of blood and decay rushed out to meet them.
14:06In the darkness, a body lay in a pool of dried, blackened blood.
14:09Its eyes not fully closed.
14:11Scott stopped dead.
14:13Scott froze, my name a choked whisper on his lips.
14:16But dad was the first to react.
14:18His stunned expression twisted into a scowl.
14:21Chelsea!
14:22Are you out of your mind?
14:25Have you had enough of this?
14:26Pulling a stunt like this just for attention!
14:29Mom chimed in, her voice sharp.
14:31Get up.
14:32Do you have any idea how disgusting you look?
14:35You'd stoop to playing dead just to steal Miranda's spotlight?
14:38My spirit floated beside them, watching them yell at my cold corpse.
14:42They still didn't believe I was dead.
14:44They thought this was just my latest ploy for sympathy.
14:47Scott finally snapped out of his trance.
14:49He strode forward and kicked my arm impatiently with the toe of his boot.
14:53Stop acting!
14:54Get up!
14:55My body shifted slightly on the floor.
14:57But otherwise, I was still.
14:58That sent him over the edge.
14:59Get up!
15:00Scott bellowed.
15:01And his next kick sent my body rolling over.
15:03The impact revealed the fatal wound on the back of my head, along with the countless
15:07bite marks scarring my neck.
15:09For the first time, I saw true panic on their faces.
15:12Panic for me.
15:13Her body.
15:14Mom's voice trembled.
15:15She was finally realizing something was terribly wrong.
15:18Why is it...
15:22so cold?
15:24Dad's expression finally shattered.
15:26A werewolf's body temperature is naturally higher than a human's.
15:29If I were faking it, my body couldn't possibly be this cold.
15:32It's stiff.
15:33Drop the block.
15:34Dad said, his voice raw.
15:36We blocked our pack link to Chelsea.
15:38Drop it now.
15:40Let's see if she can fake being alive.
15:43It was the only way to be sure if a werewolf was truly dead.
15:47Dad, Mom, and Scott closed their eyes, concentrating.
15:51Trying to find my faint light.
15:53Concentrating.
15:54Trying to find my faint light within the pack's spiritual bond.
15:58One.
15:59Two.
16:00Three.
16:00Scott's eyes flew open first.
16:03All the color drained from his face.
16:05He staggered back a step.
16:07Dad went rigid, his lips starting to tremble uncontrollably.
16:14Mom's face, a mask of scorn and anger moments before, dissolved into pure terror.
16:20Where my life force should have been, there was only a cold, silent void.
16:24I watched their expressions, wondering if they could feel even a fraction of the pain I had endured.
16:29No.
16:30Impossible.
16:34Chelsea.
16:35While my family home descended into chaos, Brian was blissfully unaware that I was gone.
16:40He had gone back to the clinic to see Miranda again.
16:43My watching as he gently changed the bandage on her hand.
16:47Does it still hurt?
16:48Brian's voice was softer than I'd heard it in a long, long time.
16:52Not anymore.
16:55Not when you're here.
16:58Chelsea went too far.
17:00When she finally shows, I swear I'll make her regret it.
17:07Don't blame Chelsea.
17:09She was probably just desperate for everyone's attention.
17:12The sight of her pain only tightened the knot of protectiveness in his chest.
17:16Miranda, you're too kind.
17:18She hurts you like this, and you still defend her.
17:23I just worry about her.
17:29Chelsea has been so lonely her whole life.
17:32She just needs to be loved.
17:34What she needs is a lesson.
17:37Not love.
17:38Selfish people like her only know how to hurt others.
17:43Look at your hand.
17:45Look what she did to you.
17:50Ryan, I'm scared.
17:53What if my sister hates me?
17:55She won't get the chance.
17:58I'll protect you.
17:59I won't let anyone hurt you.
18:03Including Chelsea.
18:09I floated nearby, listening to them paint me as a villain.
18:12They spoke of my viciousness, my selfishness.
18:14But who among them knew I was already a cold corpse?
18:17Ryan.
18:18Miranda said softly.
18:19There's something I've always wanted to tell you.
18:21What is it?
18:22I know you'll...
18:23Differently about me.
18:24She said, her cheeks flushing.
18:26And I...
18:26Ryan was silent for a long moment.
18:29Miranda, we can't.
18:30Why not?
18:31Miranda looked up, her expression wounded.
18:33You don't love Chelsea.
18:34The entire family can see it.
18:36My ghostly form stilled.
18:37I didn't expect his answer.
18:39I don't love her.
18:41Do I?
18:42Ryan hesitated, then shook his head as if to clear it.
18:45Chelsea is my mate.
18:46We're supposed to have our mating ceremony soon.
18:49Then cancel it.
18:50Miranda said urgently.
18:51You said it yourself yesterday, didn't you?
18:54That if anything happened to me, you'd cancel it.
18:56No, Miranda, I can't.
18:57I only said that to teach her a lesson.
19:00Ryan lowered his head, avoiding her gaze.
19:02I've always thought of you as a little sister.
19:04My mate is Chelsea.
19:05It will only ever be Chelsea.
19:08Miranda stared at him in disbelief, fresh tears spilling from her eyes.
19:11My spirit hurt his confession, but my heart felt nothing.
19:14Ryan, I'm already dead.
19:16Your love is far too little and much too late.
19:19Ryan, I always knew Chelsea was more likable.
19:22I don't blame you.
19:24It's my fault for not being good enough.
19:26Miranda cried, clinging to him.
19:28Ryan hesitated, not pushing her away.
19:31Just then, his phone rang.
19:32It was Scott.
19:33That must be Chelsea.
19:34She's probably home.
19:35A flicker of relief in his eyes.
19:37Miranda, don't cry.
19:39I'm gonna give her a piece of my mind.
19:40He answered the phone, but it wasn't news of my return.
19:43It was...
19:43Ryan, Chelsea's dead.
19:45What the hell kind of mate were you?
19:47Ryan's eyes widened.
19:48Chelsea's dead?
19:50The phone slipped from his numb fingers and clattered to the floor.
19:53He finally understood.
19:55I wasn't throwing a tantrum.
19:56I wasn't fighting for attention.
19:58I was never coming back.
20:02Ryan sped home.
20:07Arriving to find Dad in my room, clutching my journal.
20:10He opened it to the first page, and his hands began to tremble.
20:14Seventeen.
20:14Tenth birthday.
20:15The whole family forgot.
20:17Only the housekeeper remembered and bought me a small cake.
20:21Twenty-three.
20:22Miranda got a paper cut.
20:23Mom and Dad stayed up all night with her.
20:26I had a broken bone and had to lie in bed alone.
20:31Thirty-two.
20:32I won first place in the PAX science fair.
20:38But Mom and Dad went to watch Miranda's hunting trials.
20:42Ninety-nine entries.
20:43From childhood until now.
20:45Every single one was dated.
20:47A detailed account of their neglect.
20:51The three of them huddled around the journal, tears streaming down their faces.
20:58Forty-five.
20:59At the Bloodline Awakening ceremony, I became the most common gray wolf.
21:03Dad was so disappointed he turned and walked away without a single word of comfort.
21:10Forty-eight.
21:10Our anniversary.
21:12Ryan spent the day helping Miranda pick out a dress.
21:14Are we still going to have our mating ceremony?
21:17Moon Goddess, please show me the way.
21:21Fifty-two.
21:22Mom said it would be better if Miranda were their only daughter.
21:25It would be better if Miranda were their only daughter!
21:29Mom, it was my birthday.
21:30The last entry read,
21:32Once it hits ninety-nine, I'm done hoping for their love.
21:35It's probably going to hit ninety-nine tomorrow.
21:36They won't remember to come to my award ceremony.
21:39They only care that it's Miranda's graduation.
21:44What have we done?
21:50Mom slumped to the floor, sobbing hysterically.
21:52Chelsea, I'm sorry.
21:54I'm so sorry.
21:56Scott picked up the journal, his hands shaking as he flipped through the pages.
21:59Every number was a needle piercing his heart.
22:02We owe her so much.
22:03She remembered everything, and we just took it all for granted.
22:07Ryan stood frozen in the doorway, a silent witness to their grief.
22:11He remembered the past two years, how I had so cautiously tried to share my academic achievements with him.
22:16I had craved his attention, but he had always been distracted by something for someone else.
22:21I'll hold a funeral for her.
22:23The grandest funeral the pack has ever seen.
22:26I want the entire pack.
22:29The pack had lame to know that Chelsea was our most outstanding child.
22:32But it was too late.
22:33An apology can't bring the dead back to life.
22:36I was too tired to care.
22:37A week later, my funeral was held.
22:39All the werewolves who had missed me at the award ceremony came to pay their respect.
22:43They mourned me, calling me the pack's most brilliant researcher.
22:46But my family had never known that part of me.
22:49All they knew was a troublemaker who fought with Miranda for their affection.
22:53Ryan knelt before my grave all night.
22:55Chelsea, I was wrong.
22:57I was so wrong.
22:58I thought I didn't love you, but now I know I'm nothing without you.
23:03Come back, please!
23:05Yell at me!
23:06Hit me!
23:07Just come back!
23:08But I could never go back.
23:09Mom placed a platter of my favorite desserts in front of my headstone.
23:13She had finally remembered that I loved mango tart when I was little.
23:16But she remembered far, far too late.
23:18Dad and Scott knelt beside her, repeating my name like a prayer.
23:22They swore they would spend their lives atoning for their sins.
23:25But I didn't need their atonement anymore.
23:27The funeral was grand.
23:28Only Miranda wasn't there.
23:29She claimed she wasn't feeling well and couldn't come.
23:32In reality, she was at home, celebrating.
23:34Celebrating that there was finally no one left to compete with her love.
23:40While sorting through my belongings, Dad found my moonstone.
23:44If a werewolf dies nearby, a dimmed moonstone will record their final memories.
23:51The realization hit him like a physical blow.
23:54He quickly called Mom and Scott over.
23:56Ryan followed them, a silent shadow.
23:58He said, his voice trembling.
24:00They're saved in here.
24:03We have to see what really happened that day.
24:10They gathered around the stone and placed their hands on it.
24:18It began to glow.
24:21And an image of my final moments flickered to life.
24:25I was at home, getting ready to leave for my award ceremony.
24:34When I heard a noise downstairs.
24:39Two strange rogues had broken in.
24:41She's here.
24:42Stick to the plan.
24:43One of the men spoke, dangling a keychain with Miranda's signature charm at it.
24:48You sure no one's gonna come looking for her?
24:53Relax.
24:54The whole family's at the little sister's party.
24:57No one gives a damn about this one.
24:59Miranda said if we just rough her up and take a few pictures.
25:02Remember, don't actually kill her.
25:04Just ruin her reputation.
25:07In the vision, I backed away.
25:09My face etched with terror.
25:11Who are you?
25:12Why are you doing this to me?
25:14Don't be scared, little wolf.
25:16It'll be over soon.
25:18They dragged me toward the basement.
25:24I fought back desperately.
25:25My head slammed against the sharp corner of the table.
25:28And blood gushed from the wound.
25:35The rogues panicked and fled.
25:39With the last of my strength, I tried to use my pack link to call for help.
25:43But the connection was severed.
25:44The phone calls I managed to make were dismissed as me acting out for attention.
25:49The moonstone went dark.
25:51Scott was the first to react.
25:53He stormed into Miranda's room.
25:54It was you.
25:55You hired those rogues to kill Chelsea.
25:59No, Scott.
26:00What are you talking about?
26:04Look at what the moonstone recorded.
26:07What else do you have to say for yourself, Miranda?
26:10How could you do this?
26:12She was our sister.
26:14I only wanted to ruin her reputation.
26:18I never meant for her to die.
26:21She's the one who hit her head.
26:22How is that my fault?
26:24Besides, you all hated her, didn't you?
26:27Isn't it better now that she's dead?
26:33You monster.
26:34Chelsea was your sister.
26:36She never competed with you for anything.
26:38We were the ones who wronged her, not the other way around.
26:41She never competed with you for anything.
26:44We were the ones who wronged her, not the other way around.
26:52Miranda, we gave you all our love.
26:54Why would you do this?
26:57All your love?
26:57Miranda sneered, a wild look in her eyes.
27:00If that's true, then why are you all acting like this now that Chelsea's dead?
27:04Didn't you only love me?
27:05Unable to take any more, Ryan lunged forward and punched Miranda square in the face.
27:09Shut up!
27:10Chelsea was a thousand times better than you will ever be!
27:13Miranda fell to the floor, blood trickling from her split lip.
27:16Don't act so devoted now.
27:18Ryan, you abandoned Chelsea for me more times than I can count, didn't you?
27:22Her words made everyone turn to look at Ryan.
27:24He was speechless, the shame burning on his face.
27:27I was wrong.
27:28I was wrong.
27:29We were all wrong.
27:30Scott stepped toward Miranda, his eyes filled with a terrifying, cold fury.
27:34You killed Chelsea?
27:35You don't deserve to be a part of this family.
27:36Get out and never show your face to us again.
27:39After being cast out of the family, Miranda's life quickly fell apart.
27:43Without the pack's protection, she could only afford to live in the cheapest, most run-down rentals on the edge
27:49of human territory.
27:50Soon, the news that she had orchestrated her own sister's murder spread throughout the pack.
27:55A wolf who kills their own kin, the alpha elder pronounced.
27:59And will be exiled forever.
28:02She tried to find a new pack to take her in, but no one wanted a murderer in their midst.
28:07Stripped of her status, Miranda became a true rogue, despised, and alone.
28:11She wandered the streets, a ghost haunted by hunger and cold.
28:15To survive, she was forced to cut deals in the shadows.
28:19Three months later, during one of those deals, she encountered the forbidden fruit.
28:23It was a narcotic that werewolves were absolutely forbidden from touching.
28:27A poison for the soul.
28:29She knew the consequences, but she took it anyway.
28:32Only in its hazy bliss could she forget my death.
28:35Forget the blood on her hands.
28:36The forbidden fruit slowly ate away at her wolf spirit.
28:39Her strength faded, her sanity crumbled.
28:42Finally, she died alone in a filthy, dark alley.
28:45In her last fleeting moments of clarity, she remembered me being kind to her when we were
28:50children.
28:51How I would share my candy with her, and how I would stay with her when she had nightmares.
28:55But it was all too late.
28:57When Ryan heard the news of Miranda's death, his face was a blank mask.
29:01He wasn't the same Ryan anymore.
29:03After my death, he became a hollowed-out shell of the man he'd been.
29:07He quit his job and locked himself in his room.
29:09The walls were covered with my photos, and a picture of us sat on his desk, gathering dust.
29:15He started drinking heavily, started hurting himself, searching for a pain that could eclipse
29:20the one in his soul.
29:21Chelsea, I'm sorry.
29:22I'm so sorry.
29:23It was the only thing he ever said.
29:25He desperately sought out dark magic, trying to find a way to contact the dead, beg for
29:30a forgiveness he knew he didn't deserve.
29:33I could feel his dark summons tugging at my spirit, but I never answered.
29:37A year after my death, Ryan took his own life.
29:40He died in front of my grave, clutching a faded photo of us.
29:44Having lost two sisters and a mate, the crushing guilt finally looks good.
29:49He began to grant a card for the three rogues who had attacked me, but was gravely injured
29:53in the ensuing fight and left crippled for life.
29:56As for my parents, unable to bear the trauma of their children destroying each other and
30:01then dying one by one, they both succumbed to a severe case of wolf sickness, their minds
30:06lost to grief.
30:07They were sent to an isolated treatment facility to keep them from harming themselves or other
30:12PAC members.
30:13Of our once proud family, only Scott was left, sitting alone in his wheelchair.
30:18He watched over the empty house, a silent guardian of our old memories, a family portrait
30:24hung on the wall, the last one we ever took together.
30:27I was still alive then, still smiling, still holding on to a sliver of hope for them.
30:32But now, it was all over.
30:34My spirit drifted through the dilapidated house, watching this final, tragic outcome.
30:40My betrayers had received their punishment, but I felt no satisfaction.
30:44Death had rendered it all meaningless.
30:47Moon Goddess, if I could do it all over again, I hope I could live in a family without favoritism,
30:53without indifference, without betrayal.
30:55Let me feel the warmth of being truly loved just once.
30:59But in this life, my spirit has grown weary.
31:01Let me finally rest.
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