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Twin Alpha's Hidden Love Ep.21 SM
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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.
02:22His 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.
02:43Evelyn, 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, a 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.
04:17For 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.
05:48Miss, 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.
06:11Evelyn, do you recognize this?
06:13It 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.
06:41Nora 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.
07:04She touched my things, and 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.
07:35Don't be angry.
07:37It was my fault.
07:38I'll bring you everything I bought from the human market.
07:42But that day, you did go too far.
07:44I 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.
07:59That night, Damon came to me again.
08:02He stood in the courtyard for a long time before speaking.
08:08Evelyn.
08:09Serena 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.
08:25Evelyn 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?
09:24I 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.
09:33Did I fail to please you?
09:35His lips almost touched mine.
09:36I pressed a hand against his chest and smiled.
09:38Who 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.
09:58Before 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?
10:05Get 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.
10:28When 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 Levalon, 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.
11:06The smell made my stomach turn.
11:08I picked up my fork and pushed it aside.
11:10You don't like it anymore?
11:11No, I picked up my tea and tried to force the nausea down.
11:15But I still gagged.
11:16Someone!
11:17Bring the pack healer!
11:18The healer came quickly.
11:20He trembled as he stepped forward.
11:21Then he caught my wrist and felt for my pulse.
11:24His face went pale.
11:26This, this, how is she?
11:28The healer dropped to his knees.
11:29Alpha Rowan, Lady 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.
11:40Suddenly, 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?
11:48Check 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.
11:57Two seconds later, his eyes opened.
11:59Alpha Rowan, it is a pregnancy.
12:02There's no mistake.
12:03Alpha, please spare me.
12:05He bent low, his forehead hitting the floor.
12:07I slowly pulled my hand back, pregnant.
12:10So it was true.
12:11I lowered my eyes to my stomach.
12:13It was still flat.
12:14But there was already a little one inside.
12:16Counting 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.
12:23The 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.
12:30The next second, he grabbed my collar and lifted me up.
12:33You.
12:34Tell me whose puppy this is.
12:36The bastard in your belly.
12:37Which wild man gave it to you?
12:39Tell me I'll kill him!
12:40How is it a bastard?
12:41The 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.
12:55His eyes were blood red.
12:57His fingers tightened.
12:58My vision went black at the edges.
13:00I reached blindly to the side and touched his dagger.
13:03I pulled it free and slashed his arm hard.
13:05Blood rushed out.
13:07Damon hissed and let go.
13:08I stumbled back and held the table to steady myself.
13:10I gasped for air.
13:12Then I raised the dagger and pointed it at him.
13:14Alpha Rowan.
13:15You 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.
13:32My husband died.
13:34I met someone I like and then Ged got pregnant.
13:36Isn't that normal?
13:38He stared at me.
13:39There was anger and pain in his eyes.
13:41He walked toward the dagger in my hand, step by step.
13:44The 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
13:59die together.
14:00In the next life, we can be a loving couple again.
14:03Blood kept spilling from his shoulder.
14:05He seemed not to feel pain.
14:07He 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.
14:16He really wanted to kill me.
14:18The dagger slipped from my hand and hit the floor.
14:20If I could stab him again, I would aim for his heart.
14:24Rowan!
14:24What 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?
14:32Your 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.
14:46Rowan and I are mates.
14:48How could he...
14:49Her voice shook.
14:50She lifted her eyes to Damon.
14:52Rowan, you drank too much, didn't you?
14:55I looked at her pitiful face and almost laughed.
14:58Next, Damon should walk over and hold her.
15:00Then he should turn back and glare at me.
15:02I had seen this trick too many times.
15:04I could guess every step with my eyes closed.
15:08Serena.
15:09I'm sorry.
15:10I looked up in surprise.
15:12He stood there with blood soaking through his shirt.
15:14We agreed that I would stay as Rowan until the pup turned three.
15:17So your pup would have a father.
15:19And no one would call him a bastard.
15:21But I can't wait anymore!
15:25I can't let Evelyn go.
15:27I listened with a blank face.
15:29Only one thought remained in my head.
15:32Boring.
15:32A little funny too.
15:33When 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.
15:43Just because of his ridiculous possessiveness?
15:45Serena staggered back and fell to the floor.
15:47Then what about me?
15:50What about our pup?
15:52If Damon becomes Rowan again, what is our pup supposed to be?
15:55His father becomes his uncle?
15:58Damon, please, pity us.
16:01Wait until our pup is older.
16:03Then you can take everything back and find Evelyn.
16:06I watched her and began to clap.
16:08They 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?
16:24Did you ever ask whether I wanted that?
16:27Damon's pupils tightened.
16:29I did not look at him again.
16:31I walked to Serena.
16:32Then 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.
16:39I just hope you can afford to lose.
16:43Nora, let's go.
16:44I took Nora through the corridor and left that filthy scene behind.
16:48The night wind was cold.
16:49I took a deep breath.
16:50Then I let it out.
16:51But the nausea in my chest would not go away.
16:54I held the pillar and gagged twice.
16:56Miss, are you alright?
16:59Go back.
17:01My room was not far.
17:02When I pushed open the door, it was empty.
17:04Only one letter lay quietly on the vanity.
17:07I walked over and opened it.
17:08Evelyn Hart, you stood me up.
17:10One last chance.
17:11Back gate.
17:12Old oak tree.
17:13Before dawn.
17:14Miss it and I won't wait.
17:15Cole had waited all night.
17:16He was clearly furious.
17:18I folded the letter and put it away.
17:19Then I took off my coat and lay down.
17:21There were still two hours before dawn.
17:23I needed strength to escape.
17:25Damon looked at me like something inside him had cracked.
17:28Evelyn.
17:29Baby.
17:30I was wrong.
17:31Two years ago, I lost my mind.
17:34The moment you left for the moon temple, I regretted it.
17:37I always wanted to tell you the truth.
17:39But before I could, another male's bonding gifts came.
17:42Evelyn, tomorrow I'll tell the council everything.
17:44I don't care if the whole pack laughs at me.
17:46I want you by my side.
17:47I won't let another male claim you.
17:49I raised my hand and gently touched my lower belly.
17:52Then I smiled.
17:53What about this pup?
17:54Can you accept it without hatred?
17:56His gaze moved down to my stomach.
17:59Evelyn, get rid of it.
18:00We can start over.
18:02We'll have our own pup.
18:04And if I refuse?
18:05Why?
18:07You could fake your death for Serena's pup.
18:09You could give that child a father.
18:12So no one would call him a bastard.
18:14But my pup has to die?
18:16His father won't agree either.
18:18His pupils shrank red, spread through his eyes, bit by bit.
18:23Evelyn, you still don't know what I can do.
18:26I won't let you go.
18:28The moment the hour came, I opened my eyes.
18:30I dressed quickly and hid my money close to my body.
18:33When I opened the door, Nora was already waiting outside.
18:36Let's go.
18:37We crossed the corridor and went straight toward the back gate.
18:40One more turn and we would reach the old oak tree.
18:42My heart finally began to settle.
18:44Almost there.
18:45Then my steps stopped.
18:47Under the moonlight, a tall figure stood in the middle of the path.
18:50Where are you going?
18:52So eager to run to that wild male?
18:54I forced down the shock in my chest and looked at Damon calmly.
18:57This is my home.
18:58Am I not allowed to walk around?
19:00The night wind blew past.
19:02The smell of alcohol rolled off him.
19:04I frowned and held back the nausea.
19:06The next second, he grabbed my wrist.
19:07Moonlight fell across his face.
19:09Evelyn Hart, you are good at lying to me.
19:12This time, I won't believe you again.
19:14You won't leave me.
19:15You won't run to that wild male.
19:18Damon dragged me into his arms.
19:19I pushed him.
19:20My palm hit the wound on his shoulder.
19:22He groaned, but did not let go.
19:24I could not break free.
19:25Anger rushed up my chest.
19:26I slapped him hard.
19:29Alpha Rowan!
19:30My husband Damon died at the northern border two years ago.
19:33You are only his brother!
19:35You lock up your widowed sister-in-law like this.
19:38Aren't you afraid of pack gossip?
19:40You are only his brother-in-law like this.
19:51Amen!
20:09You are only surprised to have a massive experience of arsenicization.
21:15Damon looked at me like something inside him had cracked.
21:18Evelyn, baby, I was wrong.
21:21Two years ago, I lost my mind.
21:24The moment you left for the Moon Temple, I regretted it.
21:27I always wanted to tell you the truth.
21:29But before I could, another male's bonding gifts came.
21:32Evelyn, tomorrow I'll tell the council everything.
21:34I don't care if the whole pack laughs at me.
21:36I want you by my side.
21:37I won't let another male claim you.
21:38I raised my hand and gently touched my lower belly.
21:41Then I smiled.
21:43What about this pup?
21:44Can you accept it without hatred?
21:46His gaze moved down to my stomach.
21:49Evelyn, get rid of it.
21:50We can start over.
21:52We'll have our own pup.
21:54And if I refuse?
21:55Why?
21:56You could fake your death for Serena's pup.
21:59You could give that child a father.
22:02So no one would call him a bastard.
22:04But my pup has to die?
22:06His father won't agree either.
22:08His pupils shrank red, spread through his eyes, bit by bit.
22:13Evelyn, you still don't know what I can do.
22:16I won't let you go.
22:18Damon kissed me.
22:19No tenderness.
22:20Only alcohol, anger, and possession.
22:22I struggled, pushed him, and hit him.
22:25He did not move.
22:26I could barely breathe.
22:27The nausea in my chest surged up.
22:29I opened my mouth and bit him hard.
22:30Blood filled our mouths.
22:32But instead of letting go, he held me tighter.
22:34The kiss became rougher.
22:35My vision began to blur.
22:36Suddenly his body froze.
22:38The hand on my waist loosened.
22:39I shoved him away and stumbled back, gasping for breath.
22:43Then I saw Cole standing behind him.
22:44He was dressed in black.
22:46His face was covered.
22:47Only his eyes showed.
22:48His blade rested against Damon's throat.
22:50His gaze moved over my face, then stopped on my swollen lips.
22:54The blade pressed deeper.
22:55Evelyn, don't be afraid.
22:57I'm here.
22:58I walked toward him.
23:00The moment I passed Damon, a hand caught my wrist.
23:02His hand was shaking, but his grip was tight.
23:04Evelyn, stay.
23:06Don't force me.
23:07I lowered my eyes to his hand.
23:09At that moment, I understood.
23:10When he said he would never let me go, he was not joking.
23:13A dagger slid from my sleeve.
23:14I stabbed it toward his chest without hesitation.
23:17If you won't let me go, then die.
23:19I pulled the dagger out.
23:20Warm blood sprayed across my face.
23:22I was about to strike again when ordered footsteps sounded behind us.
23:25Cole stepped forward, wrapped an arm around my waist, and pulled me back.
23:28Go.
23:29Cole led me away.
23:29Rowan stood there with one hand over his chest.
23:32Evelyn, you can't run.
23:34I did not stop.
23:35Cole kept running.
23:36Damon's voice came again.
23:37I will never let you go.
23:39Cole led me deep into the forest behind nightfall territory.
23:42Branches scraped my arms.
23:44Wet leaves crushed under our feet.
23:46My lower stomach ached faintly, but I gritted my teeth and said nothing.
23:49The werewolf barrier was just ahead.
23:51Once we crossed it, we would reach the human district.
23:53Then Cole suddenly stopped.
23:55Through the trees, I saw armed pack warriors waiting near the barrier.
23:58They were clearly searching for someone.
24:00My heart tightened.
24:01There was a carriage behind the warriors.
24:02It was Damon.
24:04Even wounded.
24:05He had come after me.
24:06Cole saw it too.
24:06He shifted back.
24:09I didn't expect Alpha Rowan to care so much about his widowed sister-in-law.
24:14Now is not the time for that.
24:16We need somewhere to hide.
24:17Since we can't cross right now, I'll claim you first.
24:20After that, I'll take my mate into the human world properly.
24:22Before I could react, he tightened his grip on my hand.
24:25Then he pulled me deeper into the forest.
24:27We pushed through a narrow trail.
24:29After a while, he stopped before a wall of vines and pine branches.
24:32Only a crooked roof and half a broken door showed through the leaves.
24:36Cole pushed the vines aside and opened the door.
24:38Inside, there was only one table and two broken chairs.
24:42I frowned.
24:43Then Cole moved the table aside.
24:44He crouched down and lifted a loose floorboard.
24:47A hidden stairway appeared beneath it.
24:49Still think I'm poor?
24:50I followed him down.
24:51The space below was much bigger than the cabin above.
24:53Crystal lamps lit a wide underground hall.
24:56Thick fur rugs covered the floor.
24:58Darkwood furniture stood beside a black stone hearth.
25:01Behind a carved screen, I saw a large bed with fresh white sheets.
25:05This was not a poor rogue's hiding place.
25:07Didn't you say you were just a poor rogue?
25:09Same to you.
25:10When I first met you, didn't you say you were just a widow living at the Moon Temple?
25:14I was speechless.
25:16He laughed even harder.
25:17I looked at him for a moment and suddenly felt a little dazed.
25:21He looked like Damon.
25:22But Damon's features were sharper.
25:24Cole was different.
25:25When he did not smile, he looked gentle and harmless.
25:28But when he smiled, he looked charming and dangerous.
25:31That was how he fooled me the first time.
25:33I found him on the road behind the Moon Temple.
25:36He was covered in blood and barely breathing.
25:38I thought he was a beautiful, unlucky stray who knew he would end up climbing into my bed.
25:42I raised my hand and touched Cole's face.
25:44His breathing paused.
25:46Cole, this face of yours is very good at lying.
25:49He caught my wrist.
25:51His grip was not heavy, but I could not pull away.
25:54When you saved me, was it because I looked like him?
25:57You're thinking too much.
25:59I was only being kind.
26:00Cole wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me into his chest.
26:03Evelyn, I offended Alpha Rowan for you.
26:06If you dare play with me too, I won't let you go either.
26:11Why would I?
26:13After all, you are the father of the pup in my belly.
26:16Cole froze.
26:18You mean, you're carrying my pup?
26:20I nodded.
26:21Under the lamplight, his expression became so foolish it was hard to watch.
26:25Cole, who always looked dangerous, suddenly looked almost boyish.
26:30I could not help laughing.
26:31The moment he heard my laugh, he snapped back to himself.
26:35Then I'll claim you before the Moon Goddess.
26:37Now.
26:38I froze.
26:38Now.
26:39Cole set me down and held my shoulders.
26:41I want every wolf to know you and the pup are mine.
26:44I won't let anyone call you unclaimed.
26:46I looked at him and smiled faintly.
26:48I did not say yes immediately.
26:49I had heard promises under the moon once before.
26:52Back then, another man had sworn to protect me.
26:54And what happened after that?
26:56Besides, I could not promise I would stay devoted to him forever, either.
27:00Cole did not ask.
27:01He only smiled.
27:03Wait here.
27:04Then Cole went back upstairs.
27:06He came and went several times.
27:08When he returned for the last time, sweat glistened on his forehead.
27:11He carried a dark cloak, two bone-carved cups, and a small blade.
27:15Ready.
27:16You're really this impatient?
27:18Of course.
27:19You're carrying my pup.
27:20We should give the little one a name before anyone else does.
27:22Or is my mate still thinking about some other wild male?
27:25His smile was beautiful, but more dangerous than Damon.
27:29I quietly looked away.
27:30It seemed I had no choice but to accept his claim.
27:33The underground hall was quickly cleared.
27:35A small altar was set beneath a narrow shaft of moonlight.
27:39Cole draped the dark cloak over my shoulders.
27:41We stood beside the altar.
27:43Cole took my hand.
27:44Looks more serious than ever.
27:45I, Cole, claim Elilin Heart as my mate.
27:49Before the moon goddess, I swear to honor her, protect her, and let no one harm her.
27:54From this night on, my life is bound to hers.
27:57I, Evelyn Heart, accept Cole as my mate.
28:00I honor his vow, his protection, and his bond.
28:03From this night on, our lives are bound.
28:05Just as Cole raised the blade to seal the claim, footsteps sounded above us.
28:10The next second, the hidden door was kicked open.
28:12Next second, the hidden door was kicked open.
28:15Cole reacted quickly and pulled me behind him.
28:17Don't be afraid, Evelyn.
28:19With me here, no one touches you or our pup.
28:21A group of Blackthorn warriors rushed down.
28:23They lined both sides of the hall.
28:25Then Damon walked out from behind them.
28:27His gaze moved past me and landed on Cole's face.
28:30No one moved.
28:31Even the Blackthorn warriors stared wide-eyed.
28:34Rowan, you're alive?
28:36I froze.
28:37Now.
28:38Cole set me down and held my shoulders.
28:40I want every wolf to know you and the pup are mine.
28:42I won't let anyone call you unclaimed.
28:44I looked at him and smiled faintly.
28:46I did not say yes immediately.
28:48I had heard promises under the moon once before.
28:50Back then, another man had sworn to protect me.
28:53And what happened after that?
28:55Besides, I could not promise I would stay devoted to him forever, either.
28:59Cole did not ask.
29:00He only smiled.
29:02Wait here.
29:02Then Cole went back upstairs.
29:04He came and went several times.
29:06When he returned for the last time, sweat glistened on his forehead.
29:10He carried a dark cloak, two bone-carved cups, and a small blade.
29:14Ready.
29:15You're really this impatient?
29:16Of course.
29:18You're carrying my pup.
29:19We should give the little one a name before anyone else does.
29:21Or is my mate still thinking about some other wild male?
29:24His smile was beautiful, but more dangerous than Damon.
29:27I quietly looked away.
29:29It seemed I had no choice but to accept his claim.
29:32The underground hall was quickly cleared.
29:34A small altar was set beneath a narrow shaft of moonlight.
29:37Cole draped the dark cloak over my shoulders.
29:40We stood beside the altar.
29:41Cole took my hand.
29:42Looks more serious than ever.
29:44I, Cole, claim Elelyn Hart as my mate.
29:47Before the moon goddess, I swear to honor her, protect her, and let no one harm her.
29:53From this night on, my life is bound to hers.
29:56I, Evelyn Hart, accept Cole as my mate.
29:59I honor his vow, his protection, and his bond.
30:02From this night on, our lives are bound.
30:04Just as Cole raised the blade to seal the claim, footsteps sounded above us.
30:08The next second, the hidden door was kicked open.
30:11The next second, the hidden door was kicked open.
30:13Cole reacted quickly and pulled me behind him.
30:16Don't be afraid, Evelyn.
30:17With me here, no one touches you or our pup.
30:20A group of Blackthorn warriors rushed down.
30:22They lined both sides of the hall, then Damon walked out from behind them.
30:26His gaze moved past me and landed on Cole's face.
30:29No one moved.
30:30Even the Blackthorn warriors stared wide-eyed.
30:33Rowan, you're alive?
30:34An example are we,oln
30:34Yeah so we've done an Art Corp,
30:35and he made the New YorkILYplane's ass alive,
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