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Twin Alpha's Hidden Love
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00:00Cole climbed up from the foot of my bed and smiled lazily.
00:03You saved my life, Evelyn. So tonight, let me serve you.
00:07Just as his kiss moved higher, footsteps sounds like I'm in the corridor.
00:12Startled, I kicked him off the bed.
00:14Go. Now.
00:15Cole hit the floor and looked up at me, then climbed through the window and disappeared into the night.
00:21The next second, the door was kicked open.
00:23Damon stood outside, his eyes bloodshot.
00:31Who is he? Who is he?
00:33In what identity are you asking?
00:36As my brother-in-law, Rowan, or as my dead husband, Damon?
00:40Damon's eyes go darker.
00:42Two years ago, my mate, Damon Blackthorn, died in a rogue invasion war.
00:46Only his younger twin brother, Rowan, returned and became the new alpha of Nightfall Pack.
00:51At Damon's memorial ceremony, Rowan passed right in front of me.
00:54I caught his scent. Pine, smoke, and cold rain.
00:59Damon's scent.
01:00My dead husband was standing right in front of me, but I said nothing.
01:03Being a rich widow with freedom did not sound bad.
01:06After Rowan took Serena as his mate, I moved to the Moon Temple.
01:10There, I saved Cole.
01:12He was young, reckless, and full of life.
01:14So I never expected Damon to appear here tonight.
01:18Damon grabbed my wrist and dragged me out of the Moon Temple into his carriage.
01:21No one spoke the whole way back.
01:23By the time we reached the Alpha Estate, the housekeeper rushed over.
01:26Alpha, Rowan, someone sent bonding gifts.
01:30They said they were for Lady Evelyn.
01:34I stared at the bonding gifts piled like a small hill in the main hall.
01:38Had Cole robbed a pack treasury?
01:40Damon stared at the gifts, his face dark.
01:42Don't you owe me an explanation?
01:44Pack Law never said a widow couldn't receive bonding gifts.
01:48You!
01:49Damon pointed at me, his finger trembling.
01:52The Blackthrouch family has no precedent for a widow taking another mate.
01:57Then I'll be the precedent.
02:00Damon never marked me, and he is dead.
02:03You are only his brother.
02:05Who are you to control me?
02:07Evelyn Hart!
02:09After your brother died, the pack survived just fine.
02:13The border held.
02:15The council stayed calm.
02:17So why am I the only one expected to live like a corpse?
02:21Damon's jaw locked.
02:23His fists cracked, but he swallowed his rage.
02:25Looking at his miserable face, I felt pleased.
02:27When he faked his death, he should have known this day would come.
02:30Enough!
02:33If the Blackthorns can't tolerate me, I'll return to the Moon Temple.
02:38I turned to leave, but Damon grabbed my wrist and dragged me into his arms.
02:44Evelyn, don't push me too far.
02:52Too far?
02:54Rowan, what identity are you using to say that to me?
03:00You are my brother-in-law.
03:03Whether I choose another mate has nothing to do with you.
03:07Damon's breathing grew ragged.
03:08His mouth pressed into a hard line.
03:10Just as he seemed ready to tell the truth,
03:12a sweet voice came from outside the door.
03:16I heard Evelyn came home?
03:20Damon let go of me at once.
03:22I stumbled back and brushed my sleeve.
03:24Serena Vale lifted the curtain and walked in.
03:26Evelyn, we haven't seen each other for two years.
03:30You look well.
03:33Compared to you, I do look much better.
03:38Enough!
03:39Send Lady Evelyn back to her room.
03:43Two warriors stepped forward.
03:44I did not argue and followed them out.
03:46They took me to the room I had not lived in for two years.
03:49Behind that locked door was the room where Damon and I had spent our first night.
03:52That night, his breath was hot against my neck.
03:55I thought he would mark me, but his teeth stopped beside my skin.
03:59Evelyn, you are human.
04:01An alpha's mark could hurt you.
04:03Back then, I did not understand what a mark truly meant.
04:06So when he pulled back, I believed him.
04:09Damon treated me well.
04:10When I wanted honey cakes from human town, he took me there and bought them.
04:13When the pack ladies mocked my human blood, he told them to mind their tongues.
04:18For a while, I thought this life was not bad.
04:20Only then did I understand.
04:22Damon had not refused to mark me because he feared hurting me.
04:25He had saved that mark for the right she-wolf.
04:27The first time I met Serena, she looked soft and harmless.
04:31One afternoon, Damon finally stayed with me in the garden.
04:34He picked a gardenia and tried to pin it into my hair.
04:37After several tries, he only pulled my hair loose.
04:39I laughed.
04:40Clumsy.
04:41Just then, Serena's maid rushed over and dropped to her knees.
04:45Alpha demon, Lady Serena's wolf is unstable.
04:48She says only your scent can calm her.
04:51Damon's hand paused.
04:52Then he withdrew his hand.
04:54Evelyn, I'll be right back.
04:56Before I could answer, he followed the maid away.
04:59I pulled the gardenia from my loose hair and threw it into the pond.
05:03The next day, Damon barely touched lunch.
05:07Only later did I learn Serena had sent sweet soup and cakes to his study before our meal.
05:12She said it was to thank him for saving her yesterday.
05:15From now on, don't prepare Damon's lunch.
05:18It only wastes food.
05:20After that, Serena grew bolder.
05:23One night, Damon's hand was already on my waist.
05:26Then Serena's maid knocked again.
05:28Alpha demon, Lady Serena is trapped in a nightmare.
05:31Please save her.
05:32Your alpha aura can drive away the fear.
05:35Damon froze above me.
05:36I looked at him.
05:37Does every nightmare need you in her room?
05:40Evelyn, can you stop making trouble over nothing?
05:44Damon still got up and left.
05:46Nora was so angry that her eyes turned red.
05:49Miss, that woman is doing this on purpose.
05:52I watched the curtain fall back into place.
05:55If Damon didn't want to go, no one could force him.
05:59After that night, I truly stopped caring.
06:01Whether he was calming Serena's wolf or holding her in bed, it had nothing to do with me.
06:06Until one morning, Serena came to me with a pendant in her hand.
06:09She lifted it in front of my eyes and smiled.
06:12Evelyn, do you recognize this?
06:14It was the bonding pendant old Luna Marin had prepared for Damon and me.
06:18One for him, one for me.
06:20No wonder Damon had not worn his lately.
06:22He had given it to Serena.
06:23I only said it was beautiful.
06:25Damon took it off and let me play with it.
06:28Does it look familiar, Evelyn?
06:29I looked at her proud face.
06:31Then I slapped her.
06:32Serena screamed and stumbled back.
06:34You hit me?
06:35Yes.
06:36What are you to touch something old Luna Marin gave me?
06:39Nora.
06:40Hit her.
06:42Nora had been waiting for this.
06:43She grabbed Serena and slapped her hard.
06:46Serena cried at once.
06:47Damon rushed in.
06:48He pushed Nora away and caught Serena in his arms.
06:52Why did you hit her?
06:54Serena has always been gentle.
06:56Why do you keep bullying her?
06:58His alpha aura bore down on me.
07:00I threw the pendant to the floor.
07:02The blackwoods split in two.
07:05She touched my things.
07:07And you gave them to her.
07:08His eyes fell on the broken pendant.
07:10For one moment, guilt crossed his face.
07:13Then Serena whimpered in his arms.
07:15It hurt.
07:16The guilt vanished.
07:18He looked away from me.
07:19Lock Evelyn in the old east wing.
07:21Without my order, she does not leave.
07:23Great.
07:24Locked up again?
07:25At least there were books, tea, and servants there.
07:28Better than watching them act like lovers in front of me.
07:30Four nights later, Damon came to me smelling wine.
07:33He sat beside my bed and held me from behind.
07:36Don't be angry.
07:37It was my fault.
07:39I'll bring you everything I bought from the human market.
07:42But that day, you did go too far.
07:45I pushed his hand away and turned my back to him.
07:47I'm tired.
07:48Sleep.
07:50The next day, everything from the human market was sent to Serena's room instead.
07:55Damon personally placed my favorite coral hairpin in her hair because Serena was pregnant.
08:00That night, Damon came to me again.
08:03He stood in the courtyard for a long time before speaking.
08:08Evelyn.
08:10Serena is carrying my pup.
08:11Then take her as your mate.
08:13What else can you do?
08:16That's all you have to say?
08:18Do you want me to go mad?
08:20Or drag Serena to the river and drown her?
08:23Good.
08:24Very good.
08:26Evelyn Hart, you will regret this.
08:28Then he left.
08:30One month later, Alpha Damon died at the northern border.
08:33No body was found.
08:35I stood in the morning hall and looked at his memorial badge.
08:39Only then did I understand what he meant.
08:41So was this his punishment?
08:43I almost laughed.
08:45What kind of twisted reward was that?
08:47I knelt in the morning hall for three days and cried until the whole pack believed I loved
08:52him deeply.
08:53On the fourth day, I packed my things and moved to the Moon Temple.
08:56I ate well, slept well, and visited the human town whenever I got bored.
09:01When a widow has money, freedom, and too much time, she needs a little excitement.
09:05So I saved Cole, a dying rogue near the Moon Temple.
09:09I lay in bed, thinking of the bonding gifts in the hall.
09:12A shadow slipped inside and landed lightly on the floor.
09:15Cole, how did a rogue get past Nightfall Pack's patrols?
09:19He wore a black shirt with the collar open and smiled at me.
09:23Evelyn, did you miss me?
09:25I raised an eyebrow.
09:26Cole hooked a finger under my chin and leaned closer.
09:29You really are heartless.
09:31You used me and threw me away.
09:34Did I fail to please you?
09:35His lips almost touched mine.
09:37I pressed a hand against his chest and smiled.
09:39He taught you to flirt like that.
09:40Before I could finish, he kissed me.
09:42I struggled once, but he pushed me down onto the bed and held the back of my head.
09:46In the end, I bit his lip.
09:48Cole gave a low laugh and pulled back.
09:51Evelyn, you bite me.
09:52I glared at him, still catching my breath.
09:54You started it.
09:55He laughed again.
09:56Then he leaned down, his lips moving lower.
09:59Before he could go further, I hooked a finger into his collar and pulled him back.
10:02Cole, don't you want me to accept your claim?
10:06Get me out of here.
10:07Take me to the Human District.
10:09Once I'm free of the Blackthorns, I'll accept you.
10:12Damon had locked me in the Old East Wing for days.
10:15I was done living under his eyes.
10:17Cole stared at me for a second.
10:19Then he smiled.
10:20Fine, but I want interest first.
10:22Before I could answer, he kissed me again.
10:25Slow and deep, his hand tightened on my waist.
10:29When he finally let me go, my lips were numb.
10:31Wait for me.
10:32Three days.
10:33I'll come for you.
10:34He kissed the corner of my mouth once more, then slipped out the window.
10:38But over the next two days, the guards around the estate doubled.
10:41I stood by the window and watched another patrol pass.
10:44Had Damon noticed something?
10:45On the night I was supposed to escape, a maid came to invite me.
10:49Lady Leflin, Alpha Rowan asks you to dine with him in the main hall.
10:52To avoid trouble, I went.
10:54There was only Damon and me in the hall.
10:56I sat across from him.
10:57It was almost the time Cole and I had agreed on.
10:59If he did not see me, would he leave?
11:01Damon picked up a piece of fish and placed it in my bowl.
11:04You used to like this.
11:05I looked at the fish.
11:07The smell made my stomach turn.
11:08I picked up my fork and pushed it aside.
11:11You don't like it anymore?
11:12No.
11:12I picked up my tea and tried to force the nausea down.
11:15But I still gagged.
11:17Someone!
11:17Bring the pack healer!
11:19The healer came quickly.
11:20He trembled as he stepped forward.
11:22Then he caught my wrist and felt for my pulse.
11:24His face went pale.
11:26This...
11:27This...
11:27How is she?
11:28The healer dropped to his knees.
11:30Alpha Rowan.
11:32Lady Evelyn is pregnant!
11:34The hall went silent.
11:35The servants held their breath.
11:36The pack healer knelt on the floor.
11:38Damon's face darkened.
11:39His chest rose and fell hard.
11:41Suddenly, he kicked the healer.
11:42The healer rolled across the floor and curled up in pain.
11:45Useless!
11:46The Blackthorn family feeds you and this is how you diagnose?
11:49Check again!
11:49How could she possibly be pregnant?
11:51The healer crawled back, trembling.
11:53He placed his fingers on my wrist again.
11:55I held my breath without meaning to.
11:58Two seconds later, his eyes opened.
12:00Alpha Rowan.
12:01It is a pregnancy.
12:02There's no mistake.
12:04Alpha, please spare me.
12:05He bent low, his forehead hitting the floor.
12:08I slowly pulled my hand back, pregnant.
12:10So it was true.
12:11I lowered my eyes to my stomach.
12:13It was still flat.
12:15But there was already a little one inside.
12:17Counting the days it should be from that wild night with Cole at the Moon Temple.
12:20I shook my head and forced those images away.
12:23Leave us.
12:24The healer rushed out as if he had been pardoned.
12:26Soon, only Damon and I remained in the hall.
12:29Damon stood there, staring at me.
12:31The next second, he grabbed my collar and lifted me up.
12:34You.
12:35Tell me whose puppy this is.
12:36The bastard in your belly.
12:38Which wild man gave it to you?
12:39Tell me I'll kill him!
12:40How is it a bastard?
12:42The pup's father already sent bonding gifts.
12:44You were the one who refused them.
12:46That is why our pup is still stuck as...
12:49Bitch.
12:50Why don't you just die?
12:52Before I could finish, his hand closed around my throat.
12:56His eyes were blood red.
12:57His fingers tightened.
12:59My vision went black at the edges.
13:01I reached blindly to the side and touched his dagger.
13:03I pulled it free and slashed his arm hard.
13:06Blood rushed out.
13:07Damon hissed and let go.
13:08I stumbled back and held the table to steady myself.
13:11I gasped for air.
13:12Then I raised the dagger and pointed it at him.
13:14Alpha Rowan.
13:16You sure love making rules for everyone else.
13:18He stood there.
13:19Blood dripped from his arm to the floor.
13:21He did not even look at the wound.
13:23He only looked at me.
13:24I know clearly what you did for Selina and her cub.
13:27His expression changed.
13:29I smiled harmlessly and looked up at him.
13:31I am a widow.
13:33My husband died.
13:34I met someone I like and then Ged got pregnant.
13:37Isn't that normal?
13:38He stared at me.
13:39There was anger and pain in his eyes.
13:42He walked toward the dagger in my hand, step by step.
13:45The blade touched his chest, then sank into his shoulder.
13:48I frowned and tried to pull it back.
13:50He did not let me.
13:51He raised his hand and gripped my throat again.
13:53Evelyn, if you can't forgive me, and I don't like that bastard in your bummy, then let's
14:00die together.
14:01In the next life, we can be a loving couple again.
14:04Blood kept spilling from his shoulder.
14:06He seemed not to feel pain.
14:08He only looked at me with that sick tenderness.
14:11Together forever.
14:12Isn't that wonderful?
14:13His fingers tightened around my throat.
14:15My breath stopped.
14:17He really wanted to kill me.
14:18The dagger slipped from my hand and hit the floor.
14:21If I could stab him again, I would aim for his heart.
14:24Rowan!
14:25What are you doing?
14:26Damon's hand loosened at once.
14:28I held my aching throat and looked at her with a smile.
14:31Can't you see?
14:33Your mate was trying to die with me.
14:35Evelyn.
14:38Does it hurt to watch your mate choose someone else?
14:41She stood there, twisting her dress with her fingers.
14:44Evelyn, don't joke like that.
14:47Rowan and I are mates.
14:48How could he...
14:49Her voice shook.
14:51She lifted her eyes to Damon.
14:53Rowan, you drank too much, didn't you?
14:56I looked at her pitiful face and almost laughed.
14:58Next, Damon should walk over and hold her.
15:01Then he should turn back and glare at me.
15:03I had seen this trick too many times.
15:05I could guess every step with my eyes closed.
15:09Serena, I'm sorry.
15:11I looked up in surprise.
15:12He stood there with blood soaking through his shirt.
15:15We agreed that I would stay as Rowan until the pup turned three, so your pup would have
15:19a father and no one would call him a bastard.
15:22But I can't wait anymore!
15:25I can't let Evelyn go.
15:28I listened with a blank face.
15:30Only one thought remained in my head.
15:32Boring.
15:33A little funny too.
15:34When he faked his death, why didn't he say he couldn't let me go?
15:37When he let Serena carry his pup, why didn't he say it?
15:40Now that I had someone else's pup, he suddenly couldn't let me go.
15:44Just because of his ridiculous possessiveness?
15:46Serena staggered back and fell to the floor.
15:48Then what about me?
15:50What about our pup?
15:52If Damon becomes Rowan again, what is our pup supposed to be?
15:56His father becomes his uncle?
15:58Damon, please, pity us.
16:02Wait until our pup is older.
16:04Then you can take everything back and find Evelyn.
16:07I watched her and began to clap.
16:09They both looked at me.
16:10What a disgusting love story.
16:13With acting this good, it's a shame you stayed in a pack house.
16:18If you chose to die two years ago so you could take her, then stay dead.
16:22You want to set everything right?
16:25Did you ever ask whether I wanted that?
16:28Damon's pupils tightened.
16:30I did not look at him again.
16:31I walked to Serena.
16:33Then I lifted her chin and forced her to look at me.
16:35If you use this cheap trick on me again, I'll play with you for real.
16:40I just hope you can afford to lose.
16:44Nora, let's go.
16:45I took Nora through the corridor and left that filthy scene behind.
16:49The night wind was cold.
16:50I took a deep breath.
16:51Then I let it out.
16:52But the nausea in my chest would not go away.
16:54I held the pillar and gagged twice.
16:57Miss, are you alright?
17:00Go back.
17:01My room was not far.
17:03When I pushed open the door, it was empty.
17:05Only one letter lay quietly on the vanity.
17:07I walked over and opened it.
17:09Evelyn Hart, you stood me up.
17:11One last chance.
17:12Back gate.
17:13Old oak tree.
17:14Before dawn.
17:14Miss it and I won't wait.
17:16Cole had waited all night.
17:17He was clearly furious.
17:18I folded the letter and put it away.
17:20Then I took off my coat and lay down.
17:22There were still two hours before dawn.
17:24I needed strength to escape.
17:26The moment the hour came, I opened my eyes.
17:28I dressed quickly and hid my money close to my body.
17:31When I opened the door, Nora was already waiting outside.
17:34Let's go.
17:34We crossed the corridor and went straight toward the back gate.
17:37One more turn and we would reach the old oak tree.
17:40My heart finally began to settle.
17:42Almost there.
17:43Then my steps stopped.
17:44Under the moonlight, a tall figure stood in the middle of the path.
17:48Where are you going?
17:50So eager to run to that wild male?
17:52I forced down the shock in my chest and looked at Damon calmly.
17:55This is my home.
17:56Am I not allowed to walk around?
17:58The night wind blew past.
17:59The smell of alcohol rolled off him.
18:01I frowned and held back the nausea.
18:03The next second, he grabbed my wrist.
18:05Moonlight fell across his face.
18:07Evelyn Hart, you are good at lying to me.
18:09This time, I won't believe you again.
18:11You won't leave me.
18:13You won't run to that wild male.
18:15Damon dragged me into his arms.
18:17I pushed him.
18:18My palm hit the wound on his shoulder.
18:20He groaned, but did not let go.
18:22I could not break free.
18:23Anger rushed up my chest.
18:24I slapped him hard.
18:27Alpha Rowan!
18:28My husband Damon died at the northern border two years ago.
18:31You are only his brother.
18:33You lock up your widowed sister-in-law like this.
18:36Aren't you afraid of pack gossip?
18:39He gave other people to get on the door?
18:40Let's go with him.
18:40I'm afraid ofohl me to fitness my shoulders and bewhang coroner,
19:01throne me alone.
19:02You've been kidnapped witchcraft.
19:03He's become a-
19:03But I like patron-in-law like this.
19:07I'm not briefly talking to you.
19:07These days, he's not an extrêmement retro Emperor-ishy,
20:46Evelyn, get rid of it. We can start over. We'll have our own pup.
20:51And if I refuse?
20:53Why?
20:54You could fake your death for Serena's pup? You could give that child a father so no one would call
21:01him a bastard.
21:01But my pup has to die? His father won't agree either.
21:06His pupils shrank red, spread through his eyes, bit by bit.
21:11Evelyn, you still don't know what I can do. I won't let you go.
21:15Damon kissed me. No tenderness. Only alcohol, anger, and possession. I struggled, pushed him, and hit him. He did not
21:23move. I could barely breathe. The nausea in my chest surged up. I opened my mouth and bit him hard.
21:28Blood filled our mouths. But instead of letting go, he held me tighter. The kiss became rougher. My vision began
21:34to blur. Suddenly his body froze. The hand on my waist loosened. I shoved him away and stumbled back, gasping
21:40for breath. Then I saw Cole standing behind him. He was dressed in black. His face was covered.
21:44Only his eyes showed. His blade rested against Damon's throat. His gaze moved over my face, then stopped on my
21:51swollen lips. The blade pressed deeper.
21:53Evelyn, don't be afraid. I'm here.
21:56I walked toward him. The moment I passed Damon, a hand caught my wrist. His hand was shaking, but his
22:01grip was tight.
22:02Evelyn, stay. Don't force me.
22:05I lowered my eyes to his hand. At that moment, I understood. When he said he would never let me
22:09go, he was not joking.
22:10A dagger slid from my sleeve. I stabbed it toward his chest without hesitation.
22:14If you won't let me go, then die.
22:16I pulled the dagger out. Warm blood sprayed across my face. I was about to strike again when ordered footsteps
22:22sounded behind us.
22:23Cole stepped forward, wrapped an arm around my waist, and pulled me back.
22:26Go.
22:26Cole led me away. Rowan stood there with one hand over his chest.
22:30Evelyn, you can't run.
22:32I did not stop. Cole kept running. Damon's voice came again.
22:35I will never let you go.
22:37Cole led me deep into the forest behind Nightfall territory.
22:40Branches scraped my arms. Wet leaves crushed under our feet.
22:44My lower stomach ached faintly, but I gritted my teeth and said nothing.
22:47The werewolf barrier was just ahead. Once we crossed it, we would reach the human district.
22:51Then Cole suddenly stopped. Through the trees, I saw armed pack warriors waiting near the barrier.
22:56They were clearly searching for someone. My heart tightened. There was a carriage behind the warriors.
23:00It was Damon. Even wounded. He had come after me.
23:03Cole saw it too. He shifted back.
23:07I didn't expect Alpha Rowan to care so much about his widowed sister-in-law.
23:12Now is not the time for that. We need somewhere to hide.
23:15Since we can't cross right now, I'll claim you first. After that, I'll take my mate into the human world
23:20properly.
23:20Before I could react, he tightened his grip on my hand. Then he pulled me deeper into the forest.
23:25We pushed through a narrow trail. After a while, he stopped before a wall of vines and pine branches.
23:30Only a crooked roof and half a broken door showed through the leaves.
23:33Cole pushed the vines aside and opened the door. Inside, there was only one table and two broken chairs.
23:40I frowned. Then Cole moved the table aside. He crouched down and lifted a loose floorboard.
23:45A hidden stairway appeared beneath it.
23:47Still think I'm poor?
23:48I followed him down. The space below was much bigger than the cabin above.
23:52Crystal lamps lit a wide underground hall. Thick fur rugs covered the floor.
23:56Darkwood furniture stood beside a black stone hearth.
23:59Behind a carved screen, I saw a large bed with fresh white sheets. This was not a poor rogue's hiding
24:05place.
24:05Didn't you say you were just a poor rogue?
24:07Same to you. When I first met you, didn't you say you were just a widow living at the Moon
24:12Temple?
24:12I was speechless. He laughed even harder. I looked at him for a moment and suddenly felt a little dazed.
24:19He looked like Damon. But Damon's features were sharper. Cole was different. When he did not smile, he looked gentle
24:25and harmless.
24:26But when he smiled, he looked charming and dangerous. That was how he fooled me the first time.
24:31I found him on the road behind the Moon Temple. He was covered in blood and barely breathing.
24:36I thought he was a beautiful, unlucky stray who knew he would end up climbing into my bed.
24:40I raised my hand and touched Cole's face. His breathing paused.
24:44Cole, this face of yours is very good at lying.
24:47He caught my wrist. His grip was not heavy, but I could not pull away.
24:52When you saved me, was it because I looked like him?
24:55No. You're thinking too much. I was only being kind.
24:58Cole wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me into his chest.
25:01Evelyn, I offended Alpha Rowan for you. If you dare play with me too, I won't let you go either.
25:09Why would I? After all, you are the father of the pup in my belly.
25:14Cole froze.
25:15You mean you're carrying my pup?
25:17I nodded. Under the lamplight, his expression became so foolish it was hard to watch.
25:23Cole, who always looked dangerous, suddenly looked almost boyish.
25:28I could not help laughing. The moment he heard my laugh, he snapped back to himself.
25:33Then I'll claim you before the Moon Goddess. Now.
25:36I froze. Now.
25:37Cole set me down and held my shoulders.
25:39I want every wolf to know you and the pup are mine.
25:42I won't let anyone call you unclaimed.
25:44I looked at him and smiled faintly. I did not say yes immediately. I had heard promises under
25:49the moon once before. Back then, another man had sworn to protect me. And what happened after that?
25:54Besides, I could not promise I would stay devoted to him forever, either.
25:58Cole did not ask. He only smiled.
26:01Wait here.
26:02Then Cole went back upstairs. He came and went several times.
26:05When he returned for the last time, sweat glistened on his forehead.
26:09He carried a dark cloak, two bone-carved cups, and a small blade.
26:13Ready.
26:15You're really this impatient?
26:16Of course. You're carrying my pup. We should give the little one a name before anyone else does.
26:20Or is my mate still thinking about some other wild male?
26:24His smile was beautiful, but more dangerous than Damon.
26:27I quietly looked away. It seemed I had no choice but to accept his claim.
26:31The underground hall was quickly cleared. A small altar was set beneath a narrow shaft of moonlight.
26:37Cole draped the dark cloak over my shoulders. We stood beside the altar. Cole took my hand.
26:42Looks more serious than ever.
26:43I, Cole, claim Elelyn Hart as my mate. Before the moon goddess, I swear to honor her,
26:50protect her, and let no one harm her. From this night on, my life is bound to hers.
26:55I, Evelyn Hart, accept Cole as my mate.
26:58I honor his vow, his protection, and his bond. From this night on, our lives are bound.
27:03Just as Cole raised the blade to seal the claim, footsteps sounded above us.
27:08The next second, the hidden door was kicked open.
27:10Next second, the hidden door was kicked open. Cole reacted quickly and pulled me behind him.
27:15Don't be afraid, Evelyn. With me here, no one touches you or our pup.
27:19A group of Blackthorn warriors rushed down. They lined both sides of the hall,
27:23then Damon walked out from behind him. His gaze moved past me and landed on Cole's face.
27:28No one moved. Even the Blackthorn warriors stared wide-eyed.
27:32Rowan, you're alive?
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