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00:00Three years after my legs were paralyzed, my alpha husband, Varric, brought home a newly come-of-age she-wolf.
00:05Her name was Zoe.
00:06I found a new mate. I want to sever our bond.
00:09I'd heard she started getting close to Varric after I was paralyzed.
00:12My hands shook with rage, but stuck in my wheelchair. I couldn't do a thing.
00:16They turned their backs on me, didn't even spare me a glance. I couldn't hold it in anymore.
00:22I sent the divination crystal ball crashing to the floor.
00:26A shard sliced my finger. Instantly, the room spun.
00:30I saw a vision I had never seen before.
00:36Sylvia Valon, this is how your life ends.
00:41You haven't been a real Luna in years.
00:43This mate bond should have been severed a long time ago.
00:46You have no one to blame but yourself.
00:49He pulled Zoe by the waist.
00:51Beside my broken frame, she looked vibrant and strong.
00:54A smile crossed her face.
00:56Zoe even drew my son, Lucienne, into their arms.
01:00She nestled against Varric's chest.
01:02Light flashed across their wrist.
01:04Their matte bond flew clear, glowing a bright silver color.
01:07Agony ripped through the fading mark, tearing my heart apart.
01:10Collapsed on the floor.
01:12I reached out, dragging myself pathetically toward Lucienne's feet.
01:15Lucienne, please, help me.
01:18Lucienne just looked at me with cold eyes, like I was a stranger.
01:22They watched guards drag me from the hollow hair mansion.
01:25They watched guards drag me from the hollow fang mansion, hurled into the giant pit.
01:30I 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.
01:39As she announced her new mate bond with Varric, claimed the Luna title, received Lucienne's offering, and basked in the
01:46pack's worship.
01:47I closed my eyes in regret.
01:49Night fell.
01:50A rogue pack found me and bit me to death.
01:53The vision vanished.
01:55I crashed to the floor with my wheelchair, my eyes snapping to the doorway.
01:59They were standing right there.
02:01Just like the vision, was this my future?
02:04Abandoned, discarded, and torn apart?
02:06Cold sweat beaded on my forehead as I gasped, terrified.
02:09I lost my legs defending hollow fang park in war.
02:11Hearing the crash, they glanced back with nothing but irritation.
02:14My hand stung.
02:15Blood dripped slowly onto the floor.
02:17The crystal shards glowed faintly.
02:18The moon goddess.
02:19She was giving me a chance.
02:20A second choice.
02:21You want to sever our bond?
02:22Consider it done.
02:25Dead silent, Varric looked up.
02:27A trace of genuine shock in his eyes.
02:29Usually, I would protest with tears and begging.
02:32Not today.
02:33Blood dripping from my hand, I forced myself up to meet his gaze.
02:37I will cooperate.
02:38Do whatever you want.
02:40Frowning deeply, Varric crouched down with a cruel sneer.
02:43What trick is this, Sylvia?
02:44Dropping the fragile act to change my mind?
02:46Or will you back-ack out later just to embarrass me?
02:48I never had such intentions.
02:50Yet to him, I was always calculating.
02:52Opening my mouth, I instinctively wanted to defend myself.
02:55See?
02:55Hit a nerve, didn't I?
02:57The ice in his eyes froze the words in my throat, leaving me to lower my gaze in crushing disappointment.
03:02Lucian stepped forward.
03:03Alpha, she isn't worth your concern.
03:05Ever since she became a cripple, she's been a useless Luna.
03:08This is just a pointless struggle.
03:09The pure disgust in his eyes hit me like a blow.
03:12My own son despised me.
03:14I never knew.
03:15Tears blurred my eyes.
03:16I looked at them, completely broken.
03:19You're right.
03:20She just wants attention.
03:21And we shouldn't indulge her.
03:24Sharp.
03:25Just like the pack's smartest and strongest air.
03:29Nodding in satisfaction, he patted Lucian's shoulder.
03:32Dismissing me, Varric paced the room.
03:34Good.
03:35Saves me time.
03:36Move to the shed tonight.
03:38Zoe needs this room for her Luna ceremony.
03:40Move in?
03:41I smiled bitterly.
03:43She'd been sharing his bed in the room right above mine every single night.
03:47And don't touch the formal gowns in the closet.
03:49You can't wear them anyway.
03:51Leave them all for Zoe.
03:52Shook my head, trembling.
03:54I made those myself.
03:56Before I could protest, Zoe shrank back with a pitiful, timid expression.
04:00Is that okay?
04:02Sylvia is already so miserable.
04:04Maybe we should leave them for her as a memory.
04:07You are too kind, my Luna.
04:09How could anyone ever fault you?
04:11You are the youngest, most outstanding she-wolf in this pack.
04:14You deserve everything.
04:15Varric stroked her hand.
04:17He was completely blind to her mockery.
04:19The new Luma inherits everything.
04:21The entire pack will agree.
04:22They smiled at each other.
04:24A perfect family.
04:26I looked up at them, tears finally spilling over.
04:29The scene from the vision crashed over me and my head spun.
04:33Was I destined to be abandoned and humiliated no matter what I chose?
04:37Raising my blood-stained hands to cover my head.
04:41No.
04:42I don't want this.
04:46I clutched my head in agony.
04:48Haking his head, Varric walked over and crouched down, looking at me in amusement.
04:52Look at you.
04:54Still struggling.
04:57Pathetic.
04:58In the hollow fling pack, the strong rule.
05:01No.
05:02Since ancient times, the strong rise, the weak fall.
05:07Gripped my jaw hard.
05:09Paralyzed and broken.
05:11No pack keeps a crippled Luna.
05:14Letting you stay is already a mercy.
05:16You are no longer a qualified Luna.
05:19Your place is destined to be replaced.
05:22Sever this mate bond quietly.
05:24Don't force my hand.
05:25With that, he shoved my chin aside, like a slap to my face.
05:29Before 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.
05:42Like doom descending.
05:43His eyes were hard.
05:45Through my tears, I saw the Alpha Varric who once made his vows to me.
05:49He had probably forgotten.
05:51Eight years ago, he carried me through the wild.
05:53Howled at the sky.
05:55Swore I was his only love, that he would never leave me.
05:59He fought his way to become the new Alpha.
06:01And I, I became the youngest Luna.
06:05When I announced my pregnancy, he hugged me in pure joy.
06:10Rushing out to tell the pack about our new life.
06:13These memories flashed by, making my heart ache worse.
06:16The sweet vows were now dragging me to hell.
06:20The pain tearing my chest was a million times worse than childbirth.
06:24Like something was being violently ripped out of me.
06:27The bone-crushing pain left me paralyzed.
06:30Through the agony, I smelled that rotting stench again.
06:33I was back in the giant pit, about to be torn apart by rogues.
06:36I wouldn't die like this.
06:38I, Sylvia Valen, accept Vark Parker's rejection!
06:43Instantly, the darkness vanished.
06:45Daylight returned.
06:46I was drenched in sweat.
06:48The glowing mate mark on our right wrist has completely disappeared.
06:51Our mate bond was severed, but my chest still burned painfully.
06:55Clutching my heart, I lay weakly on the floor.
06:57Just survived a brutal trial.
06:59Varric acted like nothing happened.
07:00Looking at the vanished mark, he sighed in relief and dropped my hand.
07:04Finally, you're not my mate anymore.
07:07He immediately stood up and pulled Zoe into his arms.
07:11They looked down at me with smug smiles.
07:13They turned to leave.
07:15Lucian stood in front of me.
07:16Lucian, please.
07:17It hurts so much.
07:20Hug me.
07:21Just like when you were little.
07:23Seeing my weak, pleading look, a trace of guilt crossed Lucian's face.
07:27I loved him the most.
07:30We used to run and play together.
07:33I watched him come of age, sharing his joy as he showed off his wolf form.
07:38I hugged him at his ceremony, congratulating him as the Alpha heir.
07:44Memories flashed.
07:46It felt like we were back in those moments.
07:48But just as he was about to touch my fingertips, he yanked his hand back, his face instantly hardening.
07:56No.
07:57Alpha said the strong rule.
07:59Crippled wolves don't belong in the pack.
08:02You're no longer Luna.
08:04The pack has rules.
08:06I am the Alpha heir, so I must follow the new Luna.
08:11Come, my future Alpha.
08:13Come to me.
08:14His eyes hardened.
08:16He walked over and took Zoe's hand.
08:19Watching them leave, I slowly pulled my empty hand back.
08:25I clenched it into a tight fist.
08:29Yes, it's time to leave.
08:32I forced myself up to pack, but my eyes locked onto the nightstand.
08:37A wooden wolf carving sat there.
08:43Varric, little Lucian, and I carved it together.
08:46I held Lucian's hand, guiding him to carve the wolf's fur.
08:50It was a pack tradition.
08:52When it was done, Lucian held it in his palms.
08:55Varric and I held his hands, giving him our blessing.
08:58I traced the carving, my heart stinging.
09:01Varric, Lucian, why are you doing this to me?
09:05Did you forget our promises?
09:07How could you abandon me so easily?
09:12Night fell.
09:14I arrived at the thatched shed alone with my luggage.
09:17It had once been used to keep livestock.
09:19The place was filthy and foul-smelling.
09:24Shaking my head, I slowly wheeled myself toward the shed.
09:28Suddenly, a shadow appeared beside me.
09:31I looked up.
09:32It was my brother, Derek.
09:35I remembered how much he doted on me.
09:38He used to lift me above his head as we laughed together.
09:42He also walked me down the aisle, giving my hand to Varric.
09:45My sweet Sylvia, I will always be here for you.
09:50He must be here to take me home.
09:52A 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 Varric severed the bond.
10:06I forced a bitter smile, trying to act normal.
10:09Yes, he wanted a new Luna.
10:12I agreed.
10:13I...
10:13He cut me off.
10:14Good.
10:16You made the right choice.
10:17He turned his back to me.
10:18Luna, you served the Holoflag pack well.
10:20You made them strong.
10:22But a stronger pack needs fresh strength to sustain itself.
10:25You brought honor to the Valon family, doing exactly what was expected of you.
10:29But what about me?
10:30I touched my numb legs, tears dropping onto my lap.
10:35Watching him, I forced out a laugh that sounded more like a sob.
10:39He turned his head.
10:40Your duty is done.
10:43As you are now, the family can do nothing more for you.
10:47Resting here is your best option.
10:49Without another look, he walked away.
10:52No one was coming to save me.
10:55Despite everything I did for them, no one wanted a crippled she-wolf.
10:59I was just a discarded pawn.
11:01The night wind howled.
11:03I wrapped my arms around myself.
11:05I lay on the filthy hay, shivering in the dark.
11:09It's okay.
11:10I'm fine.
11:13Lightning flashed.
11:14A deafening crack of thunder jolted me awake.
11:17I shook uncontrollably.
11:19I had always been terrified of storms.
11:21As a pup, Derek protected me.
11:23As a wife, Varric held me.
11:25Now, I had no one.
11:29Suddenly, the door crashed open.
11:34A tall figure stood in the doorway.
11:44It was Varric.
11:46Holding a lantern.
11:48He spotted me in the corner and rushed over to sit beside me.
11:52Don't be afraid.
11:53I'm here.
11:54He pulled me into his chest.
11:56My cheek pressed against his heart.
11:59It beat fast and steady.
12:01So warm.
12:02It had been so long since I felt this warmth.
12:05I nestled deeper into his embrace.
12:07Seeking more.
12:08But before I could speak, he pulled away.
12:12Good.
12:13You're fine.
12:14Zoe's waiting for me.
12:15I have to go.
12:17The door slammed shut.
12:20Thunder rumbled.
12:21Stripped of his warmth, the freezing cold rushed back in.
12:24Trembling, I hugged my own shoulders.
12:27I mocked myself.
12:29Did I really think he would stay?
12:31It was just force of habit.
12:33What was I clinging to?
12:35Even as he walked out, he didn't spare me a single glance.
12:39I slowly pushed myself up, watching the lightning tear the sky apart.
12:45Severing the bond changed nothing.
12:47My mate despised me.
12:48My son looked down on me.
12:50I was still thrown into this rotting shed.
12:52My own blood abandoned me.
12:55I was trapped in a cage.
12:58The bloody vision flashed in my mind again, tossed into a mass grave, ripped to shreds by rogues.
13:04No.
13:06I refuse to die like that.
13:08I have to leave.
13:10But where could a crippled she-wolf go?
13:12A rogue wolf has no pack, no territory, only danger.
13:16And I couldn't run or fight.
13:19Staying is death.
13:20But if I must die, I will die out there.
13:23I refuse to rot in this shed.
13:25I looked up at the raging storm.
13:27Deep inside, my inner wolf stirred.
13:31She bared her fangs.
13:34I had just closed the book when Varric walked in.
13:36He frowned at the worn pages in my lap.
13:39Still clinging to that garbage?
13:42I have nothing else to do.
13:45Just killing time.
13:47What do you want?
13:49Zoe's lunar ceremony is in three days.
13:52Do not show your face.
13:55I'll send someone to watch over you.
13:57Watch over me?
13:58More like guard me so I don't ruin his big day.
14:02Without another word, he turned and left.
14:05You forgot, didn't you?
14:08It's my birthday.
14:10Before I flee, I should at least say goodbye to Derek.
14:12But Derek told me, on that day he had family matters to deal with.
14:16I told myself, he's the alpha of the Valen pack now.
14:19He has responsibilities.
14:21I'll just make it a quick goodbye.
14:23But on my birthday, through the cracks of the shed, I watched the ceremony outside.
14:28He appeared at Zoe's ceremony.
14:31Derek stood there, shaking Varric's hand, congratulating him on taking another she-wolf from the Valen family.
14:38From now on, our packs will keep working together.
14:42We'll only grow stronger.
14:43I slapped a hand over my mouth.
14:45The family didn't need me at all.
14:49They had long prepared a new Luna for Varric.
14:54And I was the only one kept in the dark.
14:59It's all her fault we can't watch Luna Zoe's ceremony.
15:02Exactly.
15:02She should take a good look at herself.
15:04A cripple like her.
15:05The ceremony ended.
15:07The guards outside my door finally dispersed.
15:10Then came the banquet.
15:12Music and cheers echoed as the entire pack and guests gathered to dance.
15:17It was time to leave.
15:19I should at least say goodbye to Derek.
15:22After all, clutching the letter, I wheeled out to find him.
15:25But the Valen pack guards blocked my path.
15:27Alpha Derek has ordered no visitors.
15:31I stared at him.
15:33I pointed at myself.
15:34But I'm Sylvia Valen.
15:37His own sister.
15:39A nearby guard muttered.
15:41So that is the crippled she-wolf.
15:42Still clinging to the Hollow Hell Luna title.
15:45Zero self-awareness.
15:46I turned my head.
15:48Slowly, I pushed my wheelchair away.
15:52Sylvia!
15:52What are you doing here?
15:54It was Mira.
15:55A she-wolf from the Valen pack I used to be close with.
15:59Please give this to Derek.
16:01She took it.
16:02Wait!
16:03Not gonna see Alpha Derek.
16:05Why not hand it to him yourself?
16:07I forced a smile.
16:09Shook my head.
16:10There's no need.
16:14The banquet ended at dusk.
16:16Walking back to the main house, Varric passed the shed.
16:20He was about to step inside when he suddenly stopped.
16:23He looked back.
16:25No lights.
16:26No sound.
16:27But the door was slightly ajar.
16:29What the hell is she doing?
16:31He picked up his pace.
16:33Pushed the door open.
16:35Only to find the room empty.
16:37Varric's face dropped.
16:40Sylvia?
16:41No one answered.
16:43He returned to the banquet hall.
16:45Surrounded by a crowd,
16:47Zoe spotted him and waved.
16:49Hey!
16:49I was just talking about my Alpha.
16:52We-
16:52Sylvia is gone.
16:53Have you seen her?
16:55Zoe glanced around.
16:57Embarrassment flashed across her face.
16:59She pulled him aside, hissing through clenched teeth.
17:02Why are you mentioning that woman here?
17:04She's missing.
17:05I thought she might be here.
17:07I haven't seen her.
17:08If she were, I'd know.
17:10Varric's expression softened slightly.
17:12Darling, today I became your Luna.
17:15Zoe soothed him.
17:16Let's not talk about her anymore, right?
17:18I'm sorry.
17:19I overreacted.
17:21But unease gnawed at Varric.
17:23He frowned.
17:24If she's not here, where could she be?
17:27His brow quickly relaxed.
17:30How far could a crippled she-wolf possibly go?
17:33Just then, his personal guard sprinted over.
17:36Guard lowered his voice.
17:39What did you just say?
17:41Sylvia left a letter.
17:43And left the pack?
17:48The chatter around them died instantly.
17:51Zoe's face stiffened again.
17:52She whipped around, glaring at Varric.
17:54Didn't you promise not to mention her again?
17:57But she-
17:58She can't get far.
17:59You said it yourself.
18:01We can find her in no time.
18:02Varric acted like he didn't hear a word.
18:04He bolted out the door.
18:05Behind him, Zoe's face twisted with rage.
18:08Search everywhere.
18:09Find which way she went.
18:10Yes, Alpha!
18:12The guards scattered.
18:13He spun toward his personal guard.
18:15Where is the letter?
18:17One of Alpha Derek's guards from the Silvercrest pack has it.
18:20Varric froze.
18:21It wasn't for me?
18:22No.
18:23We searched everywhere.
18:25She left nothing else behind.
18:27Unbelievable, Sylvia.
18:30You really dared to do this.
18:32Consumed by rage, Varric stormed back into the shed.
18:35He kicked up the dry straw.
18:37How could you not leave a letter for me?
18:39How dare you not leave a letter for me?
18:42He tore the place apart.
18:43Found nothing.
18:45Then stopped, chest heaving.
18:47The guard stood by, exchanging nervous glances.
18:50Another guard burst in.
18:51Alpha Varric, something terrible has happened.
18:56We tracked her to the cliffs.
18:58We found a wheelchair overturned near the cliff's edge.
19:02The guard looked up at Varric.
19:04He hesitated, his voice trembling.
19:07Luna Sevilla might have already...
19:08He didn't dare finish.
19:10Varric lunged.
19:12He grabbed the guard by the collar.
19:14Already what?
19:16She might already have died at the cliff.
19:18Behind him, Lucian and Derek had just arrived.
19:21They stopped dead in their tracks.
19:23Both went pale.
19:27Varric stumbled backward.
19:29He knocked over a vase.
19:31Crash.
19:31Shards scattered across the floor.
19:34The blood drained from his face.
19:38He went as white as a ghost.
19:41Lucian stood at the doorway.
19:43His lips trembled.
19:45Luna Sylvia's wheelchair.
19:47Are you sure?
19:49No one answered.
19:50The guards kept their heads down in silence.
19:52Lucian suddenly turned and ran out.
19:55At the edge of the woods, he found two clear wheel tracks leading into the forest.
19:59He dropped to his knees.
20:01His fingers traced the grooves.
20:03Cold.
20:05Completely dried.
20:06His mother had left through here.
20:08He remembered the last words he said to her.
20:10Crippled wolves don't belong in the pack.
20:13I am the Alpha Air, so I must follow the new Luna.
20:15His last words to her had forced her out, and now, she was really gone.
20:20Lucian sank to his knees in the dirt.
20:21His tears finally spilled over.
20:23They dropped into the dried tracks, one by one.
20:26He bit down hard on his lip, fighting back a sob.
20:29He thought she would always be waiting for him.
20:34But she was never coming back.
20:38Derek rushed over.
20:40A group of guards trailed behind him.
20:42He stopped at the tracks, swaying as if struck.
20:44Alpha Derek.
20:45Mira quickly grabbed his arm to steady him.
20:48Derek shook his head and straightened up.
20:50Impossible.
20:51She can't be dead.
20:53Give me her letter.
20:54Pulling out the crumpled letter, Mira smoothed it flat and handed it to him with both hands.
20:59Derek snatched it.
21:00He quickly scanned the words.
21:02To my brother.
21:03By the time you read this, I will likely be gone.
21:06He stopped.
21:07The world spun around him.
21:10Mira tightened her grip on his arm.
21:12Derek gripped the letter.
21:14He bit his lower lip and glared at Mira.
21:17Why didn't anyone tell me?
21:19Mira kept her head down.
21:20Her voice trembled.
21:22You gave the order.
21:23You said no visitors today.
21:25Not even Luna Sylvia.
21:26She was right there.
21:28She heard you.
21:29She just gave me this and left.
21:32Derek froze.
21:33He remembered the awful things he'd said.
21:35And that last fleeting look in her eyes.
21:38Utter disappointment.
21:41Back in the thatched shed, Varric hadn't said a single word.
21:45His fingers trembled.
21:47He dug his nails into his palms until they bled.
21:50He remembered the last time he saw her.
21:52The thunderstorm.
21:53He had rushed over purely on instinct.
21:55She was curled up in the corner.
21:57When he walked in, her eyes lit up.
21:59He stared at that exact corner now.
22:01How had he responded to her?
22:02Zoe is waiting for me.
22:04I have to go.
22:05He stood frozen, staring at the empty haze.
22:09She was terrified of storms.
22:11He saw the exact moment the light in her eyes died.
22:14Yet, he still walked away.
22:17She's a cripple.
22:19She needs me.
22:21Where could she go?
22:25But a sudden memory struck Varric.
22:31She used to be so proud.
22:33Before the injury, she ran faster than him.
22:37In battle, she was fiercer than he was.
22:39Even after she lost her legs, she pushed through agonizing rehab.
22:44She refused to give up.
22:45She failed again and again.
22:47Sweat soaked.
22:48Covered in bruises.
22:49And what had he told her?
22:52Just stay quietly in your wheelchair.
22:54Face it.
22:56Those legs are useless.
22:59Varric shook his head.
23:00He slammed his fist into the wall in anger.
23:03It was him.
23:05He had destroyed her hope.
23:10The guards whispered.
23:12Is she really dead?
23:14Luna Sophia, I mean.
23:16They said there were no other tracks near the cliff edge, so...
23:20What the hell are you still doing here?
23:23The guards instantly stiffened.
23:25They dropped their heads in silence.
23:28Keep looking.
23:29There's no way she's dead.
23:35Three days later, the search was still underway.
23:38The guards had combed through the woods and the entire territory.
23:41Did anyone find anything?
23:42No one met his eyes.
23:44The guards just dropped their gaze.
23:46Is she really?
23:46Varric couldn't finish the sentence.
23:48It was an answer he refused to hear.
23:50Under a tree near the shed, Lucian dug up a wooden carving.
23:58He traced his fingers over the wood.
24:00He remembered the day his parents helped him carve it.
24:03He flipped it over.
24:05Carved into the bottom, in shaky handwriting.
24:08Lucian.
24:10Silvia's smiling face flashed before his eyes.
24:13Lucian gripped the wolf against his heart.
24:16Closing his eyes.
24:18What did you find?
24:19What did you find?
24:21Lucian opened his hand.
24:25He handed the carving to Varric.
24:29Will she come back?
24:31Varric stared at the wooden wolf.
24:35He didn't answer.
24:37Zoe approached Varric in a long, white dress.
24:39Alpha Varric.
24:40I'm so sorry for your loss.
24:42She gently took his hand, speaking softly.
24:45Don't be too sad.
24:46If Luna Safiya is gone, at least she didn't suffer.
24:49Varric looked down at her hand on his.
24:51Slowly, he pulled away.
24:52She isn't dead.
24:54Zoe paused.
24:55But the pack gods all say...
24:57They just haven't found a body.
25:00She must be hiding.
25:02She just doesn't want to be found.
25:04Zoe bit her lip and lowered her voice.
25:06Alpha Varric, I know how you feel.
25:08But Silvia was crippled.
25:10How could she survive out there alone?
25:13Besides, rogue packs are ruthless.
25:15They wouldn't take in a paralyzed she-wolf.
25:18The guards have searched for three days.
25:20Everyone is exhausted.
25:21They need rest.
25:23Let's just stop.
25:25Let's just announce that Luna Silvia has...
25:28Did you not hear me?
25:31I said she isn't dead!
25:40Varric looked up at Zoe, his gaze like ice.
25:43Zoe froze, the words dying in her throat.
25:45She was my Luna for years.
25:46She never stopped fighting.
25:48Not once.
25:48Who the hell are you think you know her better than I do?
25:50All the color drained from Zoe's face.
25:52Until I see a body.
25:53She is alive.
25:54No one says she's dead.
25:55No one.
25:56Zoe stared at his stubborn expression.
25:58Her face turning cold.
26:00Who am I?
26:01I am your wife.
26:02I am the Luna of this pack.
26:04Zoe stepped closer to Varric, speaking fiercely.
26:06Don't forget who you're talking to, Vark.
26:08I am not some puppet you can just push around.
26:10I am the strongest she-wolf in my pack.
26:12Ever since I became Luna, I've been pushed aside for her.
26:14Makes me wonder who the real Luna in your heart is.
26:16But as long as I wear the crown, I protect this pack.
26:19The guards are not tools for your guilt.
26:20The search ends now.
26:22Zoe stormed out, taking the guards with her.
26:25Varric collapsed onto the floor of the empty hut.
26:28He clutched the wooden carving, staring blankly at the corner of the room.
26:32Derek burst through the door, covered in dirt and exhaustion.
26:35Did you find anything?
26:36Lucian stepped up, placing a hand on Derek's shoulder.
26:39He shook his head.
26:40Derek's eyes were bloodshot.
26:42His fists clenched tight.
26:43Impossible.
26:44There has to be something.
26:45I must have missed-
26:46He paced the cramped room frantically.
26:48She won't let us find her.
26:49As Varric's voice fell, Derek stopped pacing.
26:54What are you talking about?
26:55How could she-
26:55Before Derek could finish, Varric continued as if talking to himself.
26:59Don't you see?
27:00It's all too perfect.
27:02The letter.
27:03The wheelchair by the cliff.
27:04The tracks disappearing into the woods.
27:06She staged it all.
27:07She wanted us to think she was dead so we'd stop looking.
27:10He stared at the wooden wolf in his hand.
27:12He remembered.
27:13Even in this hut, she had always kept it with her.
27:15She even left this behind.
27:17She threw everything away.
27:18As he spoke, he suddenly burst into laughter.
27:21But as he laughed, tears began to fall.
27:23Derek and Lucien stared at him, brows furrowed.
27:26He hadn't told them what he found.
27:28Right next to the wheel tracks, hidden under a layer of dead leaves, were two round indents
27:33leading down a different path.
27:35Crutch marks.
27:36She had used crutches to escape.
27:38Miles away, I sat in a tree, looking into the distance.
27:42Beside me, a boy carrying a quiver handed me a bow.
27:46I aimed at a wild deer grazing in the clearing below.
27:49Without a second of hesitation, I released the string.
27:53Flash.
27:53The deer dropped instantly.
27:56Holy moon goddess, I've never seen a shot that clean.
27:58Timing, speed, aim, utter perfection.
28:01Sylvia, is there anything you can't do?
28:02I touched the bow, murmuring.
28:04To be honest, it's been a while.
28:06I didn't expect.
28:06I haven't lost my touch.
28:08It was flawless.
28:09Sylvia, can you teach me?
28:10I want to be a badass archer just like you.
28:12I looked at the bright-eyed boy, a bitter thought creeping in.
28:15But I had to rely on you to get up this tree, to see the prey.
28:18Don't you think an archer who has to rely on others isn't a real archer at all?
28:23Eric's smile didn't falter.
28:24No way!
28:25Plenty of wolves can climb a tree, but almost no one can one-shot a deer like that.
28:28In our pack, everyone has things they're good at and things they aren't.
28:30That's why we help each other.
28:31So everyone gets to do what they do best.
28:34Like me, I'm only good at climbing.
28:36He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly.
28:38I remembered the first time I saw Eric's face.
28:41It was by the river.
28:42I had meant to follow the book's directions to the unclaimed lands, but I hadn't used crutches
28:46in so long that I accidentally fell.
28:48After the fall, I crawled for a long time until I finally reached water.
28:52I was desperately scooping water to drink.
28:54When I suddenly saw a face reflected on the surface, I jerked my head up.
28:59A strange boy stood over me.
29:02Terrified, I tried to crawl backward.
29:04But the boy called out to me.
29:05He handed me a wooden cup.
29:08Eric, get Sylvia down here!
29:11Hearing the shout from below, we exchanged a smile.
29:14Coming, leave more for Sylvia.
29:15She made the kill.
29:20We sat around a roaring campfire in the clearing, tearing into the roasted venison.
29:25Here, Sylvia, eat up.
29:29We haven't had a sniper this good in our rogue pack for years.
29:32Yeah, most of us just pounce and bite.
29:35We 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.
29:42I never thought I'd meet a rogue pack, much less that they'd be so welcoming.
29:46They were all either abandoned by their packs, or couldn't fit into strict pack rules.
29:50But because of that, they made their own rules and protected each other.
29:55They built a new home together.
29:57But Sylvia, a pack asked me about you today.
30:00I froze.
30:01Did they realize I wasn't dead?
30:03One of the pack's organizers raised an eyebrow at me and said playfully,
30:06Looks like all the major packs heard about the bounty on you.
30:09Sylvia, you're worth a lot right now.
30:10The rest of the wolves stopped chewing.
30:13One by one, they turned their heads to stare at me.
30:15Feeling their gaze, I raised my head.
30:18Now, I was like a sheep in a pack of wolves.
30:21Right.
30:21To all rogues, survival comes first.
30:24How could I have forgotten that?
30:25Instantly, I tensed up.
30:27Then what did you say?
30:29She didn't answer right away.
30:30The atmosphere in the pack was tense.
30:32Seeing my nervousness, she suddenly laughed.
30:36Oh, Sylvia, don't be nervous.
30:39We all know you can bring us food.
30:41We won't let you go that fast.
30:45Don't worry, I haven't sold you out.
30:48Hearing her answer, I sighed in relief.
30:51But her face turned serious.
30:53She looked at me and said,
30:55But you need to understand one thing.
30:57We can't keep your secret for long.
30:59Sooner or later, they'll find you.
31:01Right.
31:01With their power, finding me was only a matter of...
31:04I know.
31:05Thank you for the reminder.
31:06You guys helped me so much these past few days.
31:09You took me in, and I can't thank you enough.
31:10Since I got hurt, I've been treated like trash.
31:12Hated and ignored.
31:14Everyone said a paralyzed wolf is useless.
31:16Even my alpha husband, my son, my family, even my own brother said those things to me.
31:20The people closest to me said them.
31:22You are nothing anymore.
31:23A crippled wolf shouldn't stay in a pack.
31:25I said these words and shook my head sadly.
31:28There was a stir in the pack.
31:30Everyone looked at each other.
31:32Their faces just as sad.
31:33Well, I've heard those exact same words.
31:36Me too.
31:37After a moment of silence, I looked up at the other rogues.
31:41But I know I have already caused you a lot of trouble.
31:44As rogues, just surviving isn't easy.
31:47No territory.
31:48Needing to hide every day.
31:50Fighting for resources, we'll be in mortal danger the next second.
31:55The money and supplies they're offering must be a lot.
31:59So if they ask about me again, you don't need to hide it anymore.
32:04I will leave the pack.
32:08You don't need to leave, Sylvia.
32:10Don't go, Sylvia.
32:11Sylvia, you can't go!
32:13Every wolf in the pack spoke up, but I shook my head.
32:16I can't drag you down.
32:18If they know I'm here, they might hurt you.
32:21You gave me so much help.
32:24I won't put you in danger.
32:27Every wolf looked sad.
32:29Suddenly, footsteps came from afar.
32:31Hide, someone's coming.
32:34Everyone quickly hid.
32:35Guards arrived, looking around cautiously.
32:38It was Varric.
32:39His haggard face had stubble.
32:41His eyes looked around blankly.
32:43Sylvia, are you here?
32:45Sylvia, come out.
32:46I know you're still alive.
32:48I shouldn't have treated you like that.
32:49Come out.
32:50I was wrong.
32:51I was so wrong.
32:52Lucien and Derek were behind him.
32:53Their faces were just as hangered.
32:55Mom, I'm sorry.
32:56I shouldn't have said that to you.
32:57I didn't mean it.
32:57Come home with us, okay?
32:58Sylvia, I failed you as a brother.
33:00You'll never be alone or scared again.
33:02No answer.
33:03The woods were quiet.
33:04Varric dropped to his knees, trembling.
33:06He ignored the thorns on the ground, cutting his legs.
33:09Sylvia, I'm sorry.
33:11I'm so sorry.
33:13Don't do this, Varric.
33:15Syl, come home with me.
33:18I didn't show myself.
33:20The thick leaves hid me.
33:22Home.
33:23Where is home?
33:25There is no place for me there.
33:27It is not my home anymore.
33:29Home.
33:30No.
33:30You will always be my Luna, Sylvia.
33:33Holofang will always be your home.
33:34I'll get rid of Zoe.
33:35We can fix the mate bond.
33:37Mom, we will always be your family.
33:38I will always be your son.
33:40Please, just come back.
33:41The thick leaves hid me.
33:43I chuckled softly.
33:44No, Syl.
33:45Then come home with me, Sylvia.
33:47If you don't want to return to Holoboth, then come back to the family, okay?
33:50All of you, go back.
33:52No, Syl.
33:53Then come home with me, Sylvia.
33:56If you don't want to return to Holoboth, then come back to the family, okay?
33:58All of you, go back.
34:00I have no home anymore.
34:01I don't want to see you again.
34:04No, this isn't true.
34:06Varak, when you brought back a new mate and cut our bond, you didn't care how I felt.
34:12That stormy night, you gave me hope only to crush it.
34:16Zoe's waiting for me.
34:17I have to go.
34:20Lucian, when you said I wasn't your Luna and walked out with his new mate, you didn't care
34:25how I felt.
34:26Derek.
34:27When you said I wasn't your Luna and walked out with his new mate, you didn't care how
34:32I felt.
34:33When you hated, ignored, and humiliated me for my condition, none of you cared.
34:37If you truly saw me as family, you wouldn't have done those things when I was paralyzed
34:41three years ago.
34:42You stopped being my family long ago.
34:43Leave.
34:44Don't follow me.
34:46And never look for me again.
34:47Varak was already sobbing.
34:49He looked up in despair.
34:50Syl, please give me one more chance.
34:57Varak knelt for a very long time.
34:59It got dark.
35:00The moon rose.
35:01He was still kneeling.
35:03Not moving at all, a personal guard stepped forward to persuade him.
35:07In the pitch black woods with only the moonlight hanging high.
35:10Then I'll wait right here.
35:12A day.
35:13A year.
35:14A lifetime.
35:16Until she trusts me again.
35:19In the pitch black woods with only the moonlight hanging high.
35:23He 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.
35:45The moon goddess blessed me, promising boundless strength.
35:48Nothing could stop me now.
35:49My future was bright.
35:51Following the book's directions, the rogues found a new place to settle.
36:05There, we forged a new alliance.
36:10Swearing 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.
36:48Sylvia had barely taken three steady steps when the forest exploded with howls.
36:53Enemy wolves!
36:54Sylvia, behind me!
36:55But Sylvia's sharp eyes launched the shadows moving between the trees.
36:58Not hollow fang.
36:59Not silver crest.
37:00Black iron collars.
37:01Slave hunters.
37:02The leader stepped forward slowly, smiling.
37:05The missing Luna really is alive.
37:07The hunter tossed a scroll into the dirt.
37:09A bounty from Alpha Vark Parker himself.
37:11Alive or dead.
37:12Sylvia froze.
37:14Varak?
37:14Put a bounty on her?
37:16The rogue's expression shifted.
37:18Gold.
37:19Food.
37:20Supplies.
37:21Enough to survive winter.
37:22Hand her over, and nobody gets hurt.
37:24Sylvia quietly tightened her grip on the crutch beside her.
37:27She understood.
37:28If she stayed, this rogue pack would be destroyed.
37:31Before anyone could speak.
37:34Then Sylvia hurled herself downhill toward the ravine.
37:37Sylvia!
37:37The hunters roared and chased after her.
37:39Branches slashed across her skin as she dragged herself forward through the mud.
37:42Her useless legs burned.
37:44But suddenly...
37:45A massive wolf burst from the darkness.
37:47He tackled the lead hunter straight into a tree.
37:49Crunch.
37:50The forest fell silent.
37:51Moonlight revealed silver fur.
37:52Huge, terrifying, and horrifyingly familiar.
37:55Varzak.
37:55His glowing eyes locked onto Sylvia.
37:57I said bring her home.
37:59Who allowed you to hunt my luna?
38:00The hunters instantly dropped to one knee.
38:02Alpha Varak!
38:03But Varka's killing in Tate only grew stronger.
38:06You touched her?
38:07We...
38:07We...
38:08We thought dead was acceptable too!
38:10The next second, blood sprayed across the trees.
38:12The remaining hunters collapsed in terror.
38:14Sylvia stared in shock.
38:15This was the Alpha she remembered from the war.
38:18Ruthless.
38:19Violent.
38:20Untouchable.
38:21Vargark shifted back into human form, chest heaving.
38:23His eyes softened, the moment they landed on her bleeding knees.
38:27Syl.
38:27Don't call me that.
38:28Her cold voice sliced straight through him.
38:30Varg froze.
38:31Sylvia forced herself upright with her crutches.
38:34You said I was useless.
38:36A cripple.
38:37Each sentence made his face paler.
38:39You abandoned me.
38:41You let them humiliate me.
38:44I know.
38:45I was wrong.
38:46Behind him, Errik suddenly stepped out with drawn bow.
38:49Stay away from her.
38:50Vargark's gaze instantly darkened.
38:52A rogue?
38:53Errik didn't lower the weapon.
38:55She's under our protection now.
38:57Two wolves sizing each other up.
38:58One wrong move, and blood would spill instantly.
39:01Then Vargark noticed something.
39:03Sylvia's hand rested lightly on Errik's arm, trusting him, protecting him.
39:07Jealous rage exploded inside Vargark.
39:09You trust him?
39:11Sylvia met his eyes calmly.
39:13He treated me like a person.
39:14The words hit harder than claws.
39:16Vargark staggered back slightly.
39:18And then, a howl echoed across the mountain.
39:21Hundreds.
39:22Errik's face changed instantly.
39:24That's impossible.
39:25That howl?
39:26What is it?
39:26It belongs to the blood-flanked pack.
39:28The most savage rogue army on the continent.
39:30The forest shook beneath pounding footsteps.
39:33Rogues scattered in panic.
39:34They're here!
39:35Even Errik's face had gone white.
39:37Sylvia had never seen rogues afraid before.
39:39Then the trees split apart.
39:40A gigantic black wolf walked slowly into the clearing.
39:43One missing ear.
39:44The forest went silent.
39:45The wolf shifted.
39:46A tall man stepped forward lazily, black hair falling over sharp amber eyes.
39:50He looked terrifyingly handsome.
39:52Insane.
39:52His gaze landed directly on Sylvia.
39:55Well now.
39:56So this is the Luna who escaped two alpha packs.
39:59Vargark instantly moved in front of Sylvia.
40:00Back off, Kale.
40:01Kale laughed.
40:03Hollowfin Alpha giving orders in my territory?
40:06The atmosphere exploded with tension.
40:08That's Kale Ravencrest, the rogue king.
40:10Sylvia's eyes whitened slightly.
40:12Every pack feared Kale.
40:14Unlike ordinary rogues, he united thousands beneath him.
40:16Rumors said he killed an alpha at 16, another at 19, then burned an entire pack to the ground.
40:21Kale's eyes swept over Sylvia's crutches.
40:23Interesting amusement flashed across his face.
40:25So they abandoned you for being broken?
40:27How disgusting.
40:28Vazor growled lowly.
40:30She is my mate.
40:32Ex-mate.
40:33Kale blinked.
40:34Then suddenly burst into laughter.
40:36Oh, I like her.
40:38Vark's killing and test exploded.
40:40Kale ignored him completely.
40:42Come with me.
40:43I'll give you power.
40:45I'll give you wolves who obey you.
40:47And if anyone dares look down on you again.
40:49His golden eye darkened murderily.
40:51I'll feed them alive to my pack.
40:54Sylvia stared at him silently.
40:55Vazark's voice turned hordy.
40:57Sylvia, don't.
40:58Choose.
41:00The alpha who destroyed you.
41:03Or the monster who wants to crown you.
41:10Violence swallowed the clearing.
41:12Every wolf waited for Sylvia's answer.
41:14Vazark's fists trembled.
41:16Kale only smiled calmly.
41:18I'll go with Kale.
41:19Vazark looked like he'd been stabbed through the heart.
41:21Sylvia.
41:22But she never looked at him.
41:23Not once.
41:24Excellent choice.
41:25He suddenly swept Sylvia into his arms effortlessly.
41:28Vazark exploded forward.
41:30Put her down!
41:31Kale's wolves instantly surrounded him with snarls.
41:33The ground shook killing intent.
41:35You lost the right to touch her the moment you discarded her.
41:38Then he carried Sylvia away into the dark mountains.
41:41Vazark tried to follow.
41:42But dozens of rogue wolves blocked his path.
41:44Their glowing eyes burned in the darkness.
41:46Kale glanced back over his shoulder.
41:47Oh, and alpha?
41:50If you chase us, I'll make her my queen before sunrise.
41:54Vazark froze completely.
41:56Meanwhile, high in the mountains, Sylvia stared at the enormous fortress carved into black cliffs.
42:01Rogue wolves filled every level.
42:02Training.
42:03Fighting.
42:04Laughing.
42:04Alive.
42:05No hierarchy carefully.
42:07Kale placed her wolves cast aside.
42:08Welcome home.
42:09Home.
42:10That word made her chest tighten painfully.
42:12Suddenly, a female rogue rushed forward furiously.
42:15You brought back a cripple?
42:16The hall went silent.
42:18Several rogues exchanged uneasy glances.
42:20Kale's expression disappeared instantly.
42:23What did you say?
42:24The she-wolf stiffened.
42:25I just meant...
42:27Crunch.
42:27Kale slammed her into the stone wall.
42:30Kale looked at everyone coldly.
42:31Listen carefully.
42:32He wrapped one arm around Sylvia's shoulders possessively.
42:35She is under my protection.
42:36Anyone who insults her again dies.
42:39The next morning, Sylvia woke to chaos.
42:42Alarms echoed through the fortress.
42:44Raiders!
42:46Northgate breach!
42:47Rogues sprinted everywhere, grabbing weapons.
42:51Erik burst into Sylvia's room.
42:53Kale wants you upstairs.
42:54Now!
42:55At the fortress walls, Sylvia froze.
42:58Hundreds of armored wolves surrounded the mountain.
43:01At the front stood Varric.
43:02Beside him, Derek.
43:04Lucien.
43:05And Zoe.
43:07Kale lounged casually on the wall above them.
43:09Well, the ex-family reunion arrived fast.
43:12Varric's eyes locked onto Sylvia immediately.
43:15Relief flooded his face.
43:16Then he noticed Kale's hand resting possessively behind her waist.
43:19His expression darkened instantly.
43:21Return, Sylvia.
43:23She already chose.
43:24Sylvia, please come home.
43:26We can fix this.
43:27Derek stepped forward desperately.
43:29Lucien's voice cracked.
43:30Mom, I miss you.
43:32For one painful second, Sylvia's heart shook.
43:35Then Zoe suddenly spoke coldly.
43:37She's manipulating all of you again.
43:39You ruined two packs already.
43:40How many wolves muffled because of you?
43:42Several allied wolves behind Varric began murmuring unendedly.
43:45Sylvia's fingers tightened slowly.
43:47Same as before.
43:48Always blame her.
43:49But before she could speak, Kale suddenly tossed a spear at her feet.
43:51Prove them wrong.
43:53Everyone froze.
43:55Join today's hunt.
43:56If you kill more prey than their warriors, they kneel to you.
44:00Zoe scoffed immediately.
44:02A cripple?
44:03Impossible.
44:05That scared?
44:06The hunt began at sunset.
44:08Hundreds of wolves flooded into the forest.
44:10Zoe shifted first.
44:12A massive silver she-wolf tore through the trees powerfully.
44:15She'll win easily!
44:16Meanwhile, Sylvia remained motionless on the cliff edge.
44:19Several wolves sniffered openly.
44:21She can't even run!
44:22This is humiliating!
44:24Varzark's jaw tightened dangerously.
44:26But Sylvia ignored everyone.
44:28She slowly lifted the bow Errik had contructed for her.
44:31Then closed her eyes.
44:33The forest sounds sharpened instantly.
44:35Wind direction.
44:36Heartbeat rhythms.
44:37Movement.
44:38Her hunter instincts returned completely.
44:41Suddenly, her eyes snapped open.
44:42She fired.
44:43One arrow vanished into darkness.
44:46Silence.
44:47Everyone stared in disbelief.
44:48Then another arrow flew.
44:49Thud.
44:50Another kill.
44:51And another.
44:52The forest erupted into chaos.
44:55She's hitting targets from impossible distance!
44:56That's over 300 meters!
44:58Even Kale's grin widened with genuine excitement.
45:01She's incredible.
45:02Meanwhile, Zoe grew more frantic with every kill.
45:05No.
45:05No way!
45:06She launched recklessly after a massive black beast deeper in the woods.
45:09Then suddenly, a horrifying roar exploded across the mountains.
45:12The ground shook violently.
45:13Every wolf froze.
45:15Oh no.
45:16From the darkness averged a monstrous creature twice the size of an alpha wolf.
45:20Black scales.
45:21Glowing red eyes.
45:22Foam dripping from enormous jaws.
45:24Ancient beast.
45:25Forbidden territory predator.
45:26Zoe screamed as the monster slammed her into a tree.
45:29Her leg bent unnaturally.
45:31Help!
45:31The allied wolves panicked instantly.
45:34But the beast turned towards the nearest target instead.
45:37Lucian.
45:38The boy froze in terror.
45:40Mom!
45:41Without hesitation, Sylvia threw aside her crutches and stood up.
45:45The entire mountain went silent.
45:47Sylvia stood trembling on her own legs.
45:49Lucian stared at him in shock.
45:51Mom.
45:52Your legs.
45:54But there was no time.
45:56The beast launched straight toward him.
45:58Sylvia grabbed a spear and moved instinctively.
46:00Fast.
46:01Deadly.
46:02Beautiful.
46:03She slammed the spear through the creature's eye.
46:05Roar.
46:06The monster thrashed violently.
46:07Varzak shifted instantly and joined the attack.
46:10Kale crashed in from the side like a black hurricane.
46:12Three monsters collided at once.
46:13Dark spray exploded across the forest.
46:16Finally, Sylvia leapt forward.
46:18She drove the broken spear directly into the beast's throat.
46:20Then the enormous body collapsed.
46:23Everyone stared at Sylvia in disbelief.
46:25Standing.
46:26Breathing hard.
46:27Alive.
46:28Lucian burst into tears immediately.
46:29She can walk.
46:30Derek looked completely shattered.
46:32Varric slowly approached her like he was afraid she'd disappear again.
46:35You recovered.
46:36Sylvia looked down at her own legs silently.
46:39Years.
46:39Years of pain.
46:40Rehab.
46:40Humiliation.
46:41And she had finally stood again.
46:42But before anyone could celebrate, Kale suddenly laughed loudly behind them.
46:47Well, this changes everything.
46:50He walked toward Sylvia slowly.
46:52Then, in front of every pack, the Robe King dropped to one knee.
46:56Gasps exploded everywhere.
46:57Kale took Sylvia's hand carefully.
46:59You proved your strength before all wolves tonight.
47:02His golden eye burned intensely.
47:04So become my queen.
47:06Vark's face instantly went murderous.
47:08She is not yours!
47:09Kale smirked without looking away from Sylvia.
47:11Then stop me.
47:12And right at that moment, a cold female voice echoed through the forest.
47:17You men are so noisy.
47:19Everyone turned.
47:20A silver-haired woman stood atop the cliff beneath the moonlight.
47:23The moment Kale saw her, his expression changed completely.
47:27Mother?
47:27The woman descended slowly from the cliff.
47:30Every wolf lowered their heads intinctively.
47:32Even Kale looked tense.
47:33Who was powerful enough to frighten the Robe King.
47:35The woman's silver eyes landed on Sylvia immediately.
47:37So you are the chosen one.
47:39Chosen?
47:39Before Sylvia could speak, the woman grabbed her wrist, exploded around them.
47:43Suddenly, Sylvia saw visions.
47:44Blood.
47:44War.
47:45Burning packs.
47:46Thousands of wolves dying beneath a crimson moon.
47:48And standing in the center, herself, wearing a black crown.
47:51Sylvia gassed and stumbled backward.
47:52The moon goddess marked you long released her go.
47:54You weren't supposed to tell her yet.
47:55Verzark stepped forward protectively.
47:57What is she talking about?
47:58The woman glanced at him coldly.
47:59You destroyed the future yourself, Alpha.
48:01Then she looked back at Sylvia.
48:03There is a war coming.
48:05A real war.
48:06Not between packs, but against the creatures beyond the northern wastelands.
48:10Every wolf fell silent.
48:11Even Kale stopped smiling.
48:13The woman continued calmly.
48:15The old kingdoms are waking again.
48:16And only one wolf can unite the continent.
48:18Her silver eyes locked onto Sylvia, the next moon queen.
48:21Shock exploded everywhere.
48:23Her?
48:23A scribbled abandoned Luna becomes moon queen?
48:25Yes.
48:26And your death begins tonight.
48:28Zoe's face went white.
48:30Suddenly, silver markings spread violently across her skin.
48:33She screamed in agony.
48:34Then black smoke burst from her mouth.
48:36The wolves recoiled in horror.
48:37The woman's expression became icy.
48:40She's infected.
48:41Kale's voice dartened instantly.
48:42Shadow plague.
48:43Zoe collapsed, screaming onto the ground.
48:45Black veins crawled across her body like living snakes.
48:48Lucian backed away in terror.
48:49What's happening to her?
48:50The shadow plague corrupts wolves from the inside.
48:53It turns them into monsters.
48:54How do we stop it?
48:56Silence.
48:57You don't.
48:58Zoe suddenly lifted her head.
49:00Her eyes had turned completely black.
49:02Then she smiled.
49:03A horrifying, inhuman smile.
49:06You're too late.
49:07Dark energy exploded outward.
49:09Several wolves were thrown backward violently.
49:11Kale snarled instantly.
49:12Contain her!
49:13But Zoe moved impossibly fast.
49:15She tore through three rogues in seconds.
49:17Dark streaks splashed across the forest.
49:19Panic erupted.
49:20Infected!
49:21Get back!
49:22Beric tried to restrain her, but Zoe clawed straight through his shoulder.
49:25Even alpha healing struggled against the black corruption spreading from the wound.
49:29Sylvia's chest tightened.
49:30This wasn't Zoe anymore.
49:31The infected Luna suddenly locked onto Sylvia.
49:33You stole everything from me.
49:34Then she lunged.
49:35At the last second, Sylvia fired an arrow directly in which the impact sent her crashing backward.
49:39But in slowly stood of dying.
49:40Zoe slowly's the arrow dissolved inside black flesh.
49:42Everyone froze.
49:43She's already crossed the first transformation.
49:46Kale's expression darkened.
49:48If she escapes, she'll infect entire packs.
49:51Suddenly, Zoe laughed wildly and sprinted straight into the dark forest.
49:55The silver-haired woman looked at Sylvia immediately.
49:57You must hunt her dad.
49:59Sylvia stiffened.
50:00Why me?
50:01The woman's next words chilled the entire mountain.
50:04Because the plague entered this world.
50:08When your mate bond shattered.
50:11Silence.
50:12Absolute silence.
50:14Varak looked horrified.
50:15What did you say?
50:16The silver-haired woman faced him coldly.
50:18Ancient mate bonds are sacred.
50:20When broken through hatred and betrayal, they create fractures in moon energy.
50:24The old legends were real.
50:26Sylvia's chest felt ice cold.
50:29So Zoe became infected because of us?
50:31Not entirely.
50:32The darkness already existed inside her.
50:33But your broken bond opened the gate.
50:36Vark strogered backward like he couldn't breathe.
50:38Lucien looked devastated.
50:39Derek lowered his head in shame.
50:42Meanwhile, deep in the forest, a horrifying howl echoed.
50:44Then another.
50:45And another.
50:46Kale's expression changed instantly.
50:48She's spreading it already.
50:49The silver-haired woman pointed north.
50:51If the infection reaches the waystands, the sleeping kings will awaken.
50:55The dead kingdoms!
50:56Sylvia looked around at the terrified wolves, former enemies, former family, rogues, alphas.
51:02All staring at her now, waiting.
51:04The silver-haired woman stepped forward slowly.
51:06You have two choices.
51:08Run again, or become what destiny chose you to be.
51:11Moonlight poured across Sylvia's face.
51:14Her fingers slowly tightened around the bow.
51:16For years, she begged for love.
51:17For years, she let others decide her worth.
51:20Never again.
51:21Sylvia lifted her head.
51:23Gather every pack.
51:24We hunt the infected tonight.
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