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00:05:22وأشتركوا في القناة
00:05:26I stared at him, my heart pounding
00:05:28This is it, this is the moment everything changes
00:05:31In my previous life, I had insisted on marrying Vincent
00:05:34I had manipulated and begged and cried until my father gave in
00:05:38And what had it gotten me?
00:05:40Eight years of hatred, eight years of misery
00:05:42And Vincent dying to save me, only because he felt obligated
00:05:46No more
00:05:46Father, I've changed my mind
00:05:50I will fulfill my duty and marry the snow wolf alpha
00:05:54Jade suddenly looked up, staring at me in disbelief
00:05:57Haven't you always wanted to marry Vincent?
00:06:00What changed your mind? What are you planning?
00:06:02I met her gaze without flinching
00:06:04I'm not planning anything
00:06:06But I do have one condition
00:06:08My father's eyes narrowed with suspicion
00:06:10What condition?
00:06:12Keep it secret, till the day of the mating ceremony
00:06:14A flicker of excitement crossed Jade's face
00:06:17Sure, I have no problem with that
00:06:19Consider it my repayment for Vincent saving my life in our last life, I thought
00:06:23It will also be the final chapter between us and this one
00:06:26My father sighed
00:06:28Very well
00:06:29In five days the two of you will hold their mating ceremonies with your destined partners
00:06:35I will have the preparations arranged
00:06:38I lowered my gaze with a bitter smile
00:06:40Destined partners?
00:06:42My father has never cared about my happiness
00:06:44Between Jade and me, he has always favored the daughter my stepmother gave him
00:06:48The palace doors opened and I stepped outside
00:06:51The first thing I saw was Vincent kneeling in the pouring rain
00:06:54His back straight and unmoving
00:06:55It's him, just like before
00:06:57Even in this life, he was here begging for Jade on his knees
00:07:00In my previous life, I had reacted with fury
00:07:03I had ordered him taken away
00:07:05Had watched him struggle and scream as the attendants dragged him off
00:07:08No! Let me go!
00:07:11I had made everything worse
00:07:13This time would be different
00:07:14I walked toward Vincent with an umbrella
00:07:16The rain pounding heavily around us
00:07:18He looked up at me
00:07:20Frowning slightly
00:07:21Then quickly looked away
00:07:22Why are you here?
00:07:23Vincent
00:07:24Have you ever thought about something?
00:07:27If Jade doesn't go
00:07:28Then the one who must go
00:07:30Is me
00:07:31His expression remained cold
00:07:33As long as you don't interfere
00:07:35I can lead the army and conquer the snow wolf pack myself
00:07:39Then neither of you will have to marry that brute
00:07:42I let out a soft, almost amused laugh
00:07:45He still doesn't understand
00:07:47The snow wolves are too strong
00:07:49In my previous life, they nearly destroyed us
00:07:52Then I wish you will get what you wish for
00:07:55I let out a cold laugh and walked away from Vincent beneath my umbrella
00:07:58When he sees Jade instead of me when the veil is lifted, he will be so happy
00:08:02Vincent, you saved my life in our last life
00:08:05In this one, I've repaid that debt
00:08:07We are clear
00:08:08Behind me, I could feel this surprised stare on my retreating figure
00:08:11She used to always make a scene for this
00:08:13He was probably thinking
00:08:15Why is she so calm today?
00:08:17Let him wonder
00:08:18It didn't matter anymore
00:08:19Night fell
00:08:21And I sat on my bed preparing to sleep
00:08:23The events of the day had exhausted me emotionally
00:08:25Even if my body wasn't tired
00:08:27Being back in this time
00:08:28Seeing Vincent so young and full of hatred for me
00:08:30It was harder than I had expected
00:08:32Suddenly
00:08:33Loud and chaotic pounding erupted at my door
00:08:36I frowned and walked over to open it
00:08:38The moment the door opened
00:08:39Vincent shoved me back against it
00:08:41His eyes glowed red and the heavy smell of alcohol clung to him
00:08:44Lydia, why did you have to send Jade to the Snow Wolf Pack?
00:08:49You, you let the Alpha to your order!
00:08:52You manipulated the Alpha to give the order!
00:08:55Vincent, let go!
00:08:57You're hurting me!
00:08:58The Snow Wolf Pack has a blood feud with us
00:09:01They have suffered under the curse from our ancestors for centuries
00:09:06What do you think they will do to Jade once the curses lift?
00:09:10Is that what you want?
00:09:11You want your sister dead?
00:09:13He tightened his grip on my shoulders
00:09:15His fingers digging into my flesh
00:09:17Jealous, vicious woman like you doesn't deserve anyone's love!
00:09:21Do you really think forcing me to mate with you will make me submert?
00:09:27Dream on!
00:09:28I froze, my eyes reddening as I stared at him in disbelief
00:09:31That look of hatred on his face
00:09:33It's exactly the same as the day we turned our swords against each other in our last life
00:09:37A bitter smile crossed my lips
00:09:39I lifted my hand and released a burst of magic
00:09:42Vincent was thrown several meters away
00:09:44Crashing to the ground before barely managing to kneel
00:09:47Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth
00:09:50Vincent, don't forget your place
00:09:52He wiped the blood from his lips with his knuckle and looked up at me in stunned silence
00:09:56Vincent slowly stood
00:09:58The alcohol haze in his eyes faded slightly as his mind cleared
00:10:01He walked closer to me
00:10:02His gaze fell on the red mark along my neck
00:10:05The mark his grip had left
00:10:06His throat tightened and a flicker of regret crossed his eyes
00:10:09I pressed a hand against my shoulder
00:10:11Biting back the pain as I stared at him
00:10:14I'm sorry
00:10:14I've had too much to drink
00:10:17I turned away from him, my expression cold
00:10:21On the day of the mating ceremony you will get what you want
00:10:24Now please leave
00:10:25I turned to go back inside
00:10:27His hand shot out and grabbed my wrist
00:10:29Let me take you to the witch doctor
00:10:31She can treat your injury
00:10:33I glanced back
00:10:34His concern appeared genuine
00:10:36Genuine concern?
00:10:38Or guilt?
00:10:39Memories flooded my mind unbidden
00:10:40I was young, kneeling among a field of bright flowers, picking a red blossom
00:10:44The pollen suddenly corroded my skin
00:10:47The flesh on my palm and legs began to blister and bleed
00:10:50I burst into tears
00:10:51Young Vincent ran toward me as fast as he could
00:10:54Lydia, don't be afraid!
00:10:55He rushed through the poisonous flowers and lifted me onto his back, carrying me out of the field
00:11:00His own skin was burned and bleeding from the corrosion
00:11:02I watched him with tearful gratitude
00:11:04Then another memory, young Vincent and I were suddenly attacked by a horned beast in the forest
00:11:09Vincent stepped in front of me to shield me
00:11:11The creature slammed into him, sending him crashing to the ground as he caught up blood
00:11:17Other brown wolves rushed in and drove the beast away
00:11:19I knelt beside Vincent, crying as I held him
00:11:22He gently wiped away my tears
00:11:25As long as you're safe
00:11:29After my mother died, Vincent always looked after me
00:11:32He always protected me, even risking his own life
00:11:36I fell for him and thought he was my savior
00:11:38But then Jade appeared
00:11:39Jade and I trained with several young pack members under the guidance of the pack witch
00:11:43Jade suddenly smirked and secretly cast a spell toward me
00:11:51I was struck and immediately retaliated in anger
00:11:57Vincent rushed over
00:11:58Jade, are you alright?
00:12:01Vincent, she's faking it! She attacked me first!
00:12:05If you ever hurt Jade again, I will never forgive you
00:12:07I watched in heartbreak as Vincent carried her away
00:12:10Jade looked back over his shoulder, smiling mockingly at me
00:12:14After Jade appeared, I finally understood
00:12:16Everything Vincent had done for me was only repayment for the kindness my mother once showed him
00:12:21I mistook it for love and clumped to that illusion for an entire lifetime
00:12:24I looked at Vincent for a long moment
00:12:26It's time to let go
00:12:29There's no need
00:12:30He stared at me in surprise
00:12:32She has never looked at me like this before
00:12:34Why does it feel like she's become a completely different person today?
00:12:38Just then, Jade appeared
00:12:39Vincent!
00:12:40The moment he saw her, his expression softened
00:12:42Vincent!
00:12:44What about the wolf fang charms you promised to make for me?
00:12:47He took a small cloth patch from his coat and opened it
00:12:50Right here
00:12:51Revealing many golden wolf fang charms of different shapes
00:12:54Jade's eyes widened with amazement
00:12:57Vincent, you're incredible!
00:13:00Well, you must have made these for lots of people, right?
00:13:02No
00:13:04I only make them for people I care about
00:13:06Vincent lowered his head as he took out one charm and fastened it around Jade's neck
00:13:10My eyes locked onto the wolf fang charm
00:13:12My chest rose and fell sharply as a ringing sound filled my ears
00:13:15My mother sat on a large round stone beside a silver wolf statue deep in the forest
00:13:21Suspended in the air before her was a wolf fang engraved with runes
00:13:25With her eyes closed, she chanted softly, weaving magic into the fang
00:13:30Young Vincent and I stood nearby, watching curiously
00:13:34My mother smiled and placed the wolf hand charm into my little hands
00:13:39I clapped happily and laughed
00:13:41A white coffin rested in the forest
00:13:43My mother lay inside
00:13:44I knelt on the ground beside it, crying uncontrollably
00:13:47Standing next to me, young Vincent gently pressed a wolf fang charm into my hand
00:13:51His own hands were covered in fresh wounds
00:13:53It was my mother who taught Vincent the spell to enchant the charm
00:13:57She used to make many charms to protect me
00:13:59After her death, Vincent took her place
00:14:01Vincent carefully dripped his blood onto a wolf fang, preparing another charm
00:14:04Suddenly I rushed in and snatched it from his hands
00:14:07I clenched my fist tightly, and the wolf fang crumbled into glittering particles of light
00:14:12You are not making charms for her
00:14:13That's enough
00:14:14How long are you going to keep bullying Jade?
00:14:16Vincent stared at me with open disgust
00:14:18He turned and walked away without another word
00:14:20I stood frozen as tears welled in my eyes
00:14:23Vicinit, have you forgotten?
00:14:25My mother died because of Jade's mother
00:14:27In the present, Jade glanced deliberately toward me with a provocative smile
00:14:31Jade doesn't even like those shows to her charms
00:14:35This is just her way to provoke me
00:14:38My hands clenched into fists
00:14:40I turned and shut the door behind me
00:14:42At the same moment I turned away, Vincent looked up
00:14:45Why did Lydia leave?
00:14:48Is she mad at me?
00:14:49Vincent watched my back for a long moment, deep in thought
00:14:52Vincent, you despise me so much
00:14:55Don't worry
00:14:55In three days, you and I will never have to see each other again for good
00:14:59Inside the magnificent palace hall, nobles dressed in luxurious attire mingled and danced beneath glittering chandeliers
00:15:06At the center of the crowd, Jade stood with red hidden eyes, crying softly as several guests gathered around her
00:15:14in sympathy
00:15:14After tonight's farewell a banquet, you'll be sent to marry our enemy, the brutal snow wolf king
00:15:20And as your sister, all Lydia cares about is her marriage with Vincent?
00:15:24She's even forcing him to mate with her
00:15:26She's ridiculous
00:15:27Jade, we'll miss you so much
00:15:29I am a princess of the silver moon pack
00:15:31The pack must come before my personal feelings
00:15:34If the marriage can put a stop to the bloodshed between us, then it shall be done
00:15:37You've got such a big heart
00:15:39How can Lydia miss out on your farewell party?
00:15:41This is outrageous
00:15:42Maybe she doesn't deserve to be the princess of silver moon pack after all
00:15:46Talking behind my back
00:15:47I entered the hall dressed in an elegant gown, my presence sharp and commanding
00:15:52I walked straight through the crowd until I stood before Jade and the gossing nobles
00:15:57Who are you to judge me?
00:15:59I drained the wine in my glass in one motion and turned
00:16:02Leaving the banquet alone
00:16:05Near the silver wolf statue in the garden, I paused beside it, trying to clear the alcohol from my head
00:16:10Sister, I know you decided to take my place and go to the snow wolf pack instead
00:16:14But that was your own choice
00:16:16I never forced you
00:16:17Behind me, Vincent quietly appeared, watching from a distance
00:16:20Jade noticed him, a cold smile briefly curled at the corner of her lips
00:16:23She placed a hand over her chest
00:16:25Because I stood between them, Vincent could not see what Jade was doing
00:16:28She secretly cast a spell
00:16:30Suddenly my arm moved against my will as if guided by an invisible hand
00:16:33A bolt of lightning magic struck toward Jade
00:16:35Vinicent reacted instantly
00:16:37He cast a spell that slammed into me
00:16:40Vincent rushed forward and pulled Jade protectively into his arms
00:16:43He glared furiously at me
00:16:45Enough!
00:16:46His teeth ground together with anger
00:16:47I thought you were only a bit childish
00:16:50But this is too much
00:16:52You are pure evil
00:16:53You almost killed Jade
00:16:55And for what?
00:16:56If your mother were still alive, she would be utterly ashamed to see what you've become
00:17:01Vincent
00:17:02My hand lifted as magic gathered in my palms
00:17:07Vincent raised his hand as well
00:17:09We faced each other in open confrontation
00:17:12While the surrounding guests stared in shock
00:17:15In our previous life, during the 8 years after we didn't marry, we argued over Jade countless times
00:17:20But we never truly tried to hurt each other
00:17:22I raised my hand higher, but this time, golden light burst from my palm and shot toward Vincent
00:17:26His eyes widened in shock
00:17:28Around us, the crowd gasped in disbelief
00:17:31Suddenly I coughed up blood
00:17:32The golden light in my hand flickered and dissolved just inches before reaching Vincent
00:17:36My legs gave out beneath me
00:17:38My legs gave out beneath me
00:17:39I fell forward, but landed in a firm pair of arms
00:17:43Lydia, what's wrong with you?
00:17:45For a brief moment, panic flashed across his face
00:17:48With the last of my strength, I grabbed his collar and clenched it tightly
00:17:52You have no right to speak about my mother
00:17:59Lydia
00:17:59Lydia
00:18:02Vincent, I
00:18:03Vincent did not stop
00:18:05His attention remained entirely on me as he strode away, leaving Jade behind
00:18:09Jade's expression darkened instantly
00:18:11Lydia
00:18:13You're already going to marry our enemy and walk to your own death
00:18:16Yet you're still trying to deal Vincent from me
00:18:19The next thing I knew, I was lying weakly on my bed
00:18:23Barely conscious as the witch doctor finished casting a healing spell and quietly left the room
00:18:27I slowly opened my eyes
00:18:29The first thing I saw was Vincent standing beside the bed
00:18:32Waiting with visible guilt in his expression
00:18:34In our previous life, Vincent never came to see me on his own
00:18:37Even when I was gravely ill
00:18:39He only sent someone to summon a healer
00:18:41He avoided me as if I were a plague
00:18:44Why are you here?
00:18:45I'm sorry
00:18:48There's no need for apologies between us anymore
00:18:51Leaf
00:18:52I closed my eyes
00:18:53Behind me, a sharp sound suddenly echoed through the room
00:18:56Vincent had slapped himself hard across the face
00:18:59Moments later, the sound of his footsteps faded
00:19:02The door opened, then closed
00:19:04Only then did I fully open my eyes again
00:19:06Vincent, you will be free very soon
00:19:09In just a few days, you will finally marry the woman you have loved through both lifetimes
00:19:13After that, you will never have to see me again
00:19:16And I will never have to suffer for you anymore
00:19:20Moonlight, outlined Vincent's tall figure standing outside my door
00:19:23He remained there, motionless, for two days and nights
00:19:28Inside my room, I opened, a silver jewel box encrusted with diamonds
00:19:33Inside rested a wolf hand charm
00:19:35The one Vincent had made for me long ago, before Jade, before everything changed
00:19:40Through the window, I glanced toward Vincent, standing outside
00:19:44Since that night, Vincent has stood outside my door for two days and nights
00:19:48But I haven't let him in
00:19:50Lydia, I will marry you
00:19:53I will spend the rest of my life making up for what I did to hurt you
00:19:57I swear it in the name of the goddess of the moon
00:19:59I raised my hand and quietly cast a spell
00:20:03Inside the room, the lights dimmed instantly
00:20:06Vincent waited outside for a moment longer
00:20:08Then, realizing I would not answer him, he finally turned and walked away
00:20:13I heard his footsteps fade
00:20:15A single tear slipped down from the corner of my eye
00:20:18He has no idea
00:20:19Tomorrow I will take my sister's place and marry the snow wolf Alpha
00:20:22I will mate with our enemy, with little chance to survive
00:20:25The woman he will marry, is Jade
00:20:27Deep within the silver moon pack's forest, white roses bloomed everywhere on the day of the mating ceremonies
00:20:33The ceremonial grounds were lavishly decorated, and a crowd gathered around the central altar
00:20:38As that's Cantrish and Evastalans of Wesengun Ascendians
00:20:41At the boundary where the forest met the snow fields, I stood alone
00:20:45I turned back to look at the dense forest behind me, my eyes filled with quiet reluctance
00:20:50By now, Vincent has probably received the surprise I left for him
00:20:54Vincent, what I owed you from our last life has been repaid
00:20:57A pack of snow-white wolves emerged from the snowy plain and approached me, their eyes fierce
00:21:02You longer belong to the forest
00:21:05Come with us
00:21:07I turned back calmly and walked toward them
00:21:10Wes lifted a veil over my face, then climbed onto the back of one of the wolves
00:21:14In the distance, a brown wolf burst from the forest, racing toward us at full speed
00:21:20The wolf skidded to a halt before the snow wolves but was quickly surrounded
00:21:24With no other choice, it shifted into human form
00:21:27It was Vincent
00:21:28I turned and saw his face, shock flooded my expression
00:21:32Vincent, what is he doing here?
00:21:34I sat atop the snow wolf, my face hidden beneath the veil
00:21:37Isn't he supposed to be at the altar with Jade, preparing for the mating ceremony?
00:21:42What is he doing here?
00:21:43Vincent spotted me and immediately rushed forward
00:21:45The snow wolves beside me surged ahead as one, walking his path and snarling fiercely
00:21:50Vincent Armand, one more step and the snow wolf army will charge into your land and tear your clan apart
00:21:58Vincent gritted his teeth and stopped, but his eyes remained fixed on me, filled with reluctance and aching affection
00:22:05Let me escort you
00:22:06I remained silent
00:22:09Are you mad at me for marrying your sister?
00:22:12I froze slightly
00:22:13So he thinks I'm Jade, and he got here early for her
00:22:17Guess the big surprise hasn't reached him yet
00:22:19But this is a debt I owe her
00:22:21I owe it to her mother
00:22:23I had no other choice
00:22:25Jade, forgive me, please
00:22:28Beneath my veil, toll like her veil, I let out a bitter smile
00:22:31I'm sorry I couldn't stop this marriage
00:22:35But one day, I will lead an army
00:22:37Crush the snow wolf pack
00:22:39And bring you back safe and unharmed
00:22:43Believe me, Vincent Armand
00:22:45Back away now, or your life ends here
00:22:50Take me
00:22:51The snow wolf snarled again and forced Vincent backward before turning as one
00:22:55They sprinted across the snow field and disappeared into the distance
00:22:59Behind us, Vincent chased a few desperate steps before stopping
00:23:05Vincent walked back toward the forest in a daze, each step feeling heavy
00:23:09If I had tried just a little harder, maybe Jade wouldn't have had to go
00:23:12He was probably thinking
00:23:14She must hate me for this
00:23:15But there's nothing I could do
00:23:17He returned to the ceremonial altar deep within the forest
00:23:20The gathered guests were visibly exhausted from waiting
00:23:23When they saw Vincent return, many of them let out quiet sighs of relief
00:23:28Vincent, your behavior is outrageous
00:23:30You kept all these people waiting and left my daughter standing here humiliated
00:23:34Is this a message to my house?
00:23:37Vincent knelt halfway in a formal salute, accepting the reprimand without protest
00:23:42Jade quickly reached for my father's arm and gently shook her head at him, coaxing
00:23:48Forget it, let's begin
00:23:49Vincent took a deep breath and slowly walked up onto the altar
00:23:52He stopped in front of Jade
00:23:54Regret filled his face
00:23:56The witch raised her staff and chanted an incantation
00:24:00The moon god be our witness
00:24:02Princess Jade and Beta Vincent shall mark one another with the bite of a mate bond
00:24:07From this moment on, your souls are bound till death do you part
00:24:14Under my father's stern gaze and the expectant eyes of the guests, Jade stepped closer to Vincent
00:24:19Vincent closed his eyes and tilted his head slightly, fists clenched tightly
00:24:23This is it, Jade and I will finally become destined mates
00:24:26Jade removed her veil and bit down on Vincent's neck
00:24:29That instant, a silver moon mark appeared on Vincent's wrist
00:24:32Jade tilted her head, watching him with anticipation
00:24:36Vincent opened his eyes and lowered his head to look at her
00:24:38The moment he saw her face, he froze
00:24:41Shock flooded his expression
00:24:43What? Jade?
00:24:45Vincent stared at Jade in disbelief
00:24:47Why is it you?
00:24:50Jade avoided his gaze, her expression shy and hesitant
00:24:53I... I don't know why either
00:24:55Yesterday my sister, she was said you willing to go to the snow wolf pack, so...
00:24:58Vincent's eyes widened
00:25:00What did you say?
00:25:01The one marrying into the snow wolf pack is Lydia?
00:25:04He suddenly grabbed Jade by the shoulders, his hands trembling
00:25:07Then that woman, the one taken away by the snow wolves alone
00:25:11I'm sorry I couldn't stop you from marrying our enemy
00:25:15But listen, one day I will lead an army, crush those snow wolves and make them beg for life beneath
00:25:20our feet
00:25:21I will bring you back
00:25:23Safe and sound
00:25:25Trust me
00:25:26Behind the veil, she gave a bitter smile
00:25:30Time to go
00:25:32The snow wolf snarled and forced him back before turning his one and sprinting away
00:25:36He chased after them a few desperate steps
00:25:38Jade!
00:25:41Vincent suddenly bolted from the altar platform
00:25:43Mid's ride, he transformed into a wolf and sprinted toward the snowfields at full speed
00:25:49Vincent! Where are you going?
00:25:52But he was already gone, his voice echoing with anguish and regret
00:25:55Inside the snow wolf palace, the halls were built entirely from ice and packed snow, cold and gleaming beneath pale
00:26:00light
00:26:01I walked slowly into the grand hall
00:26:03Every snow wolf present stared at me with undisguised hatred
00:26:06Low murmurs rippled through the crowd
00:26:08At the far end of the hall sat the ice throne
00:26:10Upon it lounged Damien Wraith, white hair, loose curls, and a white cloak draped across his shoulders
00:26:15His gaze rested on me as though he were looking at a corpse
00:26:18I opened my mouth to speak
00:26:20But Damien attacked
00:26:22I instantly sensed the killing intent
00:26:24My eyes sharpened, with a flash of magic
00:26:27A long sword appeared in my hand, just in time to block the wolf claws of Damien
00:26:30Who lunged at me in his wolf form
00:26:32In the blink of an eye, we exchanged several rapid strikes
00:26:35Damien shifted back into human form
00:26:37The earlier contempt in his eyes faded slightly, replaced by a flicker of interest
00:26:41Then he vanished
00:26:43A heartbeat later he reappeared behind me, gripping my throat in a crushing hold
00:26:47His chest pressed against my back as he restrained me
00:26:50I struggled to breathe
00:26:51You can't kill me!
00:26:53Your people have suffered under the silver moon curse for generations
00:26:57If you don't form a mate bond with me, none of you will live past 25
00:27:01Damien's hand morphed into a wolf claw and pierced into my chest
00:27:04Blood trickled down as he studied the terror in my eyes with cold fascination
00:27:10It seems you don't know
00:27:12Your blood alone can also weaken the curse
00:27:15Looking at him now, so young yet overflowing with killing intent
00:27:18I finally understand why Jade died the very day she came here to form the bond
00:27:21I forced myself to speak through the pain
00:27:24My blood can't save your entire clan
00:27:26My blood can't save your entire clan
00:27:28But if you bond with me, the curse will truly be broken
00:27:32And after that, you'll never have to fear the silver moon curse again
00:27:36The hall erupted into heated discussion
00:27:38Damien slowly released me and stepped back
00:27:42I clutched my throat, gasping for air
00:27:45Suddenly gripped my chin and lifted my face
00:27:47Forcing me to meet his eyes
00:27:49He studied me for a moment
00:27:51Interesting
00:27:52I'll give you a chance to live
00:27:54Walk out of this hall alive
00:27:56If you fail, I'll lock you away and drain your blood every day
00:28:00Until the curse on every snow wolf is gone
00:28:02Before I could respond, Damien disappeared
00:28:04I looked around
00:28:06Every snow wolf in the hall vanished at the same time
00:28:09Damien?
00:28:10Where did you all go?
00:28:13A low, thunderous brawl suddenly echoed from above
00:28:16I slowly lifted my gaze
00:28:17Beyond the transparent ice ceiling
00:28:19A massive white bear stood outside, staring down at me
00:28:22Its eyes blazed with hunger and savage intent
00:28:24My eyes widened in horror
00:28:26Hey, giant bear
00:28:28Not far from the palace
00:28:30Damien and several snow wolves stood quietly
00:28:32Observing me through the transparent ice structure
00:28:34Alpha
00:28:36Are you truly going to kill her?
00:28:37Damien's eyes remained cold as he watched me inside
00:28:40If what she said is true
00:28:41We can always kill her after the curse is lifted
00:28:43But blood feuds like ours are never forgotten
00:28:46If we simply let her go
00:28:48Our ancestors and the clansmen who died will never accept it
00:28:52He paused, his gaze fixed on me
00:28:54Let her suffer a little first
00:28:55Inside the palace
00:28:56I stood tense and alert
00:28:58Damien watched me closely
00:28:59I suddenly turned and tried to run
00:29:02With a thunderous crash, the giant bear smashed through the ice roof
00:29:05Shards of frozen stone rained down as it landed directly in front of me
00:29:08Blocking my escape
00:29:09Outside, Damien continued watching
00:29:12Looking at her closely, he thought
00:29:14She is quite lively, and beautiful
00:29:16A pity she was born in the wrong place and came to the wrong place
00:29:19She was always destined to become a sacrifice for her hatred
00:29:22He exhaled quietly, he had no desire to watch me torn apart
00:29:26Turning away, he gave an order
00:29:28When it's over, bring her body back to the inner hall
00:29:31Have the witch octor keep her alive
00:29:33That will be enough
00:29:34Yes, Alpha
00:29:35Damien began to walk away
00:29:37He had barely taken a few steps when startled cries erupted behind him
00:29:42Alpha, something's happening
00:29:43Damien froze in place, momentarily stunned
00:29:46Inside the palace, I drew my sword
00:29:49The entire blade erupted into blazing flames
00:29:53Shock, quickly followed by admiration crossed his features
00:29:57On my face, cold sweat beaded across my skin
00:30:00Yet my expression remained steady and calm
00:30:04I stood with my flaming sword raised
00:30:06The fear and panic that once filled my eyes had completely vanished
00:30:10The roaring flames startled the giant bear
00:30:12It instinctively retreated, letting out a low, uneasy growl
00:30:15I held the burning sword in one hand while chanting a spell with the other
00:30:19Golden runes spilled from my lips one after a gather, spiraling around the blade
00:30:23The flames surged higher and higher, growing nearly as tall as the bear itself
00:30:31With a fierce shout, I lifted the sword with both hands
00:30:34And leaped into the air, charging towards the giant bear
00:30:37Outside, watching from a distance, Damien's expression deepened with surprise
00:30:41In his eyes now shone unmistakable admiration
00:30:44The blazing fire terrified the giant bear, causing it to turn and flee
00:30:48But I struck first
00:30:49With a powerful swing, I brought the sword down in a blazing arc
00:30:52One clean strike
00:30:54The bear's head was severed instantly
00:30:56The massive body collapsed to the ground, shaking the palace like an earthquake
00:30:59I landed lightly, I planted one foot on the fallen bear's head
00:31:03My body smeared with blood and fire
00:31:05After a moment, my strength gave way, my body swayed
00:31:09I drove the sword into the ground to stable myself, then dropped to one knee, breathing heavily
00:31:15A deep claw wound tore across my right shoulder, blood steadily soaking through my clothes
00:31:20The watching snow wolves stared in disbelief
00:31:23Everyone except Damien looked completely stunned
00:31:39Damien studied me for a long moment, then he lifted his hand slightly and turned away
00:31:43Withdraw
00:31:44The others froze briefly before quickly following him
00:31:47As they left, the first subordinate kept glancing back toward me, muttering quietly
00:31:51I can't believe it
00:31:52The alpha who's always so cold and ruthless actually let that woman live
00:31:56Inside my new room, I sat on the edge of the bed with one shoulder exposed
00:31:59I poured a vial of crystal clear glowing liquid onto the claw wound on my shoulder
00:32:04Unnoticed by me, Damien quietly stepped inside
00:32:07Seeing me with my robe partly loosened, he leaned against the doorframe and watched in silence for a moment
00:32:11The liquid touched the wound, the torn flesh immediately began to close
00:32:16Just as I reached to pull my clothes back into place, Damien walked over and pressed down on the hand
00:32:20holding my robe
00:32:21I startled, my heart suddenly tightening
00:32:23Who's there?
00:32:24I turned my head
00:32:26Damien stood before me, an untamed aura of wildness and killing intent radiating from him
00:32:31In an instant, a dagger slid from my sleeve
00:32:33I raised it and pressed the blade against Damien's throat
00:32:36He arched a brow, completely unafraid
00:32:39Instead of retreating, his hand slid along my arm before gripping my chin and lifting my face toward his
00:32:44His gaze lingered between my eyes and my lips
00:32:47Such courage
00:32:49Do you really think you could kill me?
00:32:53Suddenly my body froze
00:32:55I could no longer move
00:32:57The dagger clenched in my hand became encased in frost
00:32:59The thin layer of ice spread quickly before shattering in the fragments
00:33:03Alarm flashed across my eyes
00:33:05Damien lifted me effortlessly and threw me down onto the bed
00:33:08I pushed against his chest in panic, watching him warily
00:33:11What are you doing?
00:33:12Making you fulfill your obligation
00:33:15What?
00:33:17You're going to become my mate
00:33:19Damien leaned down
00:33:20His sharp fangs pierced the side of my neck
00:33:23I grabbed his chest instinctively, trying to push him away
00:33:26At that moment, a snow white mark appeared on my wrist
00:33:29Damien pulled me into a fierce kiss
00:33:35Loud pounding erupted at the door
00:33:39Alpha!
00:33:40The silver moon beta Vincent has forced his way into the palace alone
00:33:44He says he'll die before leaving, unless he sees the luna
00:33:47Then what do you want from me?
00:33:50I don't understand
00:33:54Damien's jaw tightened
00:33:55Gold light flickered beneath his skin
00:33:57Vincent, the beta who couldn't protect you
00:34:00He wants to see you now?
00:34:02I didn't speak
00:34:03My heart slammed against my ribs
00:34:05He studied my face
00:34:06And then a cold smile curved his mouth
00:34:08Bring him in
00:34:09Vincent stood surrounded by snow wolves
00:34:11Claws extended, a snarl echoing across the frozen earth
00:34:14His armor was damaged
00:34:16Blood streaked his face
00:34:17But his eyes burned with desperate fury
00:34:19The palace doors opened
00:34:20I appeared beside Damien
00:34:22His hand rested at the small of my back
00:34:25The mark on my wrist glowed faintly
00:34:27Vincent's gaze landed on it
00:34:29No
00:34:29Lydia
00:34:31No
00:34:32You shouldn't have come
00:34:35I came to take you home
00:34:36This is my home now
00:34:38Damien's hand tightened on my waist
00:34:40You heard my moon, goddess
00:34:41She belongs here now
00:34:43To me
00:34:45Vincent's power exploded
00:34:46Amber light burst from his chest
00:34:48Heavy, searing, burning
00:34:50The shift tore through his body
00:34:52His wolf lunged at Damien
00:34:55Damien met him midair
00:34:58Ice erupted from his palms
00:35:00Silver white
00:35:01Pure
00:35:01The shockwave shattered windows
00:35:07They tore across the courtyard
00:35:09Amber fire against silver ice
00:35:11Vincent's claws gouged through stone
00:35:13Damien's frost froze the air between them
00:35:15Every collision exploded into steam
00:35:19Vincent pinned Damien down
00:35:20His jaws opened, aiming for the throat
00:35:23I moved
00:35:24My sword cleared the sheath
00:35:25Gold rims spiraled along the blade as I whispered the spell my mother taught me
00:35:29Golden fire roared to life
00:35:31I slammed the plot of the blade into Vincent's chest
00:35:34He flew backward, crashing through three ice pillars
00:35:36Amber light flickered, then died
00:35:39I stood over him, fire blazing along my sword
00:35:42Go home Vincent
00:35:44If you come for me again, I won't miss
00:35:46He looked up at me, broken, bleeding, finally seeing
00:35:51Then he disappeared into the forest
00:35:54I lowered my sword
00:35:55The fire went out
00:35:57Damien caught me before I could fall
00:36:01I sat alone, staring at the mark on my wrist
00:36:04The bond pulsed beneath my skin like a second heartbeat
00:36:07The door opened
00:36:08Damien walked into view and sat in the chair across from me
00:36:11His posture was relaxed
00:36:13But his eyes tracked every breath I took
00:36:16Why did you let him live?
00:36:19You could have killed him
00:36:21His expression didn't change
00:36:23If I killed him
00:36:25Would you forgive me?
00:36:27I stared at him
00:36:28What does it matter to you whether I forgive you or not?
00:36:31He stood and walked to the window
00:36:33Moonlight caught the silver in his hair
00:36:35You killed a bear with a burning sword
00:36:38You walked into my hall knowing I might kill you and you never begged
00:36:42I wanted you to suffer
00:36:44But then I watched you fight
00:36:46And I realized
00:36:47You're not like them
00:36:49You're not like anyone
00:36:51What are you saying?
00:36:53He crossed the room in three strides and stopped inches from me
00:36:56His hand lifted
00:36:57Fingertips brushing the spot on my neck where the mark rested
00:37:00I'm saying I don't want to kill you Lydia
00:37:02And that terrifies me more than any enemy ever has
00:37:06I didn't sleep
00:37:07Around midnight
00:37:08A soft scratching came at the window
00:37:10I rose carefully
00:37:12A wolf tooth talisman hung from a silver chain
00:37:15Swaying in the wind
00:37:16The charm was old
00:37:17Vincent had made it for me when we were children
00:37:19A folded note was tucked beneath it
00:37:22I'll find a way
00:37:23Wait for me
00:37:24V
00:37:25For a moment I let myself remember
00:37:27The boy who carried me through the poison flower fields
00:37:30The boy who wiped away my tears
00:37:32Then I looked at the mark on my wrist
00:37:34Damien's mark
00:37:36I left the talisman on the windowsill
00:37:38Let the wind take it
00:37:41I found Damien in the great hall
00:37:43Studying maps
00:37:45A faction of Snove want war
00:37:47They've been gathering strength
00:37:49Waiting for the curse to break
00:37:51I studied the map
00:37:54What do you want?
00:37:55I want my people to survive
00:37:58I want to bury the hatred
00:37:59I want you to stay
00:38:02Not as a prisoner
00:38:04As my moon goddess
00:38:06My equal
00:38:07The warriors around us exchanged glances
00:38:10I looked at the mark on my wrist
00:38:12I'll stay
00:38:13But not because you command it
00:38:15The corner of his mouth curved
00:38:17I wouldn't expect anything less
00:38:19Three days passed
00:38:22The Silvermoon Beta has returned
00:38:25He says he won't leave without seeing you
00:38:27I went to the border
00:38:30Vincent stood alone
00:38:31Thinner than before
00:38:32Shadows beneath his eyes
00:38:35You're still here
00:38:37I told you I would be
00:38:39He stepped forward
00:38:40The snow wolves flanking the wind
00:38:42I did
00:38:42The girls rumbling
00:38:44He stopped
00:38:45Hands open
00:38:45Empty
00:38:46Unarmed
00:38:47Lydia
00:38:48I know you think I chose Jade
00:38:49That I never loved you
00:38:51But that's not the truth
00:38:52I didn't speak
00:38:54When we were children
00:38:55You were everything to me
00:38:58I would have died for you
00:39:00I almost did
00:39:01Then Jade came
00:39:03I was weak
00:39:04I let her manipulate me
00:39:06But for the past three days
00:39:07I've thought of nothing but you
00:39:09The woman who faced a snow wolf alpha alone
00:39:12The woman who killed a bear with a sword
00:39:14The woman who walked into death to save her pack
00:39:17That wasn't cruelty
00:39:18That was courage
00:39:20And I was too blind to see it
00:39:22What do you want, Vincent?
00:39:24I want you to come home
00:39:27I want to marry you, Lydia
00:39:32Not Jade
00:39:33Never Jade
00:39:37I looked at his hands
00:39:39I can't
00:39:41Vincent's face went pale
00:39:43What?
00:39:44I made a choice
00:39:45I'm choosing to stay
00:39:47With him?
00:39:49With the man who was going to kill you?
00:39:51He didn't kill me
00:39:53He gave me a choice
00:39:56No one in our pack ever gave me one
00:39:59Lydia, he's using you
00:40:01You think I don't know that?
00:40:03I spent my whole life chasing someone who never saw me
00:40:07I begged my father to let me marry a man who loved my sister
00:40:12I humiliated myself over and over
00:40:14For someone who looked at me with nothing but hate
00:40:16And now, for the first time, someone sees me
00:40:20Not a princess
00:40:21Not a pawn
00:40:23Someone who killed a bear and walked away
00:40:27I'm not giving this up
00:40:28Not for you
00:40:29Not for anyone
00:40:31He lowered his head
00:40:32Then let me protect you
00:40:35Even if you won't come home
00:40:37You can't protect me, Vincent
00:40:40He looked up
00:40:41And I watched the truth finally settle into his bones
00:40:44I walked back alone
00:40:46Damien waited at the edge of the trees
00:40:48He fell in to step beside me
00:40:50After a long silence
00:40:52I would let you go
00:40:54If you chose him
00:40:56I would hate it
00:40:58But I wouldn't stop you
00:40:59Why?
00:41:01He stopped and turned to face me
00:41:03Because watching you leave would be easier
00:41:06Than watching you stay out of obligation
00:41:09He held out his hand
00:41:11I took it
00:41:15Damien took me to a cliff overlooking a hidden city
00:41:17Towers of ice and stone
00:41:18Bridges of silver thread
00:41:20Lights glowing in the windows
00:41:21This was us before the curse
00:41:23Before your ancestors hunted us
00:41:25I gazed down
00:41:27You hid it
00:41:30Because your father would have destroyed it
00:41:33I don't want war, Lydia
00:41:35My father wanted war
00:41:37His father, too
00:41:39They died with nothing but hatred in their hearts
00:41:42Then don't
00:41:43It's not that simple
00:41:44There are those who will never accept you
00:41:47I know
00:41:49And you'll still face them?
00:41:51I've spent my whole life fighting for people who didn't wanted me
00:41:55At least now I'm fighting for something real
00:41:57He kissed me
00:41:58When we broke apart
00:41:59My sword was between us
00:42:00I hadn't even realized I'd drawn it
00:42:04Still want to kill me?
00:42:06Always
00:42:08Chaos greeted us when we returned
00:42:10Warriors moved through the halls with weapons drawn
00:42:14Eastern outpost was hit
00:42:15Ragnar's wolves
00:42:17They left a message
00:42:19Words written in blood
00:42:20Death to the silver moon war
00:42:21The old ways returned
00:42:23Damien's ice war exploded
00:42:25Rust raced across the floor
00:42:26Windows cracked
00:42:29How many dead?
00:42:30Six
00:42:31Two wounded
00:42:33Call the war council
00:42:34Damien was silent for a long time
00:42:37He stared at the map
00:42:38At the northern mountains where Ragnar's camp lay
00:42:40Who is he?
00:42:42An old wolf from my father's generation
00:42:45Never met a silver moon in his life
00:42:47But he's hated them forever
00:42:48He hates you
00:42:50Hates peace
00:42:51Hates any kind of change
00:42:54He wants war
00:42:55He always has
00:42:58Before
00:42:58The curse held him back
00:43:01Now that it's gone
00:43:02The wind outside stopped
00:43:04The snow stopped
00:43:05The whole hall went quiet
00:43:07I looked at the markings on the map
00:43:09Ragnar's camp wasn't far
00:43:11What was he waiting for?
00:43:13Damien didn't speak
00:43:14He just stared out the window at the rising moon
00:43:17The full moon was three days away
00:43:19I knew something was coming
00:43:22Damien came to my room with a wooden box
00:43:24Inside lay a sword
00:43:26A blade white as snow
00:43:27Etched with runes
00:43:28I made this for you
00:43:29It will focus your fire
00:43:30Make it stronger
00:43:31I picked up the sword
00:43:32It was lighter than I expected
00:43:34Perfectly balanced
00:43:35The runes pulsed with warmth
00:43:37Responding to my touch
00:43:38The mate bond broke the curse
00:43:40My people won't die before 25 anymore
00:43:42But the root of the curse remains
00:43:44Like cutting down a tree while the roots stay in the ground
00:43:47If the roots aren't burned
00:43:49It will grow back
00:43:51Tomorrow
00:43:51At the full moon
00:43:52A ritual can be performed to destroy the root completely
00:43:56But it will require you to give up something
00:43:58Memories
00:43:59I can't guarantee what you'll lose
00:44:01You knew this ritual was needed
00:44:03I knew if I told you
00:44:04You might refuse
00:44:06I won't refuse
00:44:07I chose you
00:44:09I chose this path
00:44:11I'll walk it to the end
00:44:14You don't know what you'll lose
00:44:16I know what I've gained
00:44:18I have you
00:44:20He kissed me
00:44:22His hand slid to my back
00:44:24Pulling me close
00:44:26His fingers found the strap of my dress
00:44:29He stopped
00:44:32I pulled the strap down myself
00:44:34He lifted me and laid me on the bed
00:44:38His body covered mine
00:44:39His hands pushing my dress up until nothing was left between us
00:44:42I've wanted this since the night you held a knife to my throat
00:44:46I laughed softly
00:44:47That did it for you?
00:44:49He kissed me
00:44:50Deeper
00:44:51He moved
00:44:53I woke to find Damien already dressed
00:44:55Silhouetted against the pale morning light
00:44:57He came to the bed and cupped my face
00:44:59Whatever the ritual takes from you
00:45:01I'll spend the rest of my life giving back
00:45:04He kissed me again
00:45:05Then rose
00:45:08Wait for me
00:45:09I watched him go
00:45:10The mark on my wrist pulsing warm
00:45:11The full moon rose
00:45:13Stood at the center of the circle
00:45:14Damien's sword strapped to my back
00:45:16Do you come willingly?
00:45:17I do
00:45:22Do you willingly give your blood
00:45:24To break the chains binding the children of snow?
00:45:27I do
00:45:28Do you accept the price?
00:45:30Knowing something will be taken from you?
00:45:33I accept
00:45:35I drew the blade across my palm
00:45:36Silver blood flowed
00:45:38The ice drank it in
00:45:39The force tore for me
00:45:40My mother's face
00:45:42Vincent smiled
00:45:43Eight years of hatred
00:45:44All of it pulled from my bones
00:45:46I screamed
00:45:47Light exploded from my body
00:45:49It spread across the lake
00:45:50Across the valley
00:45:51Across the world
00:45:52Then silence
00:45:53The moon turned gold
00:45:55It is done
00:45:55The priestess whispered
00:45:57It comes
00:45:57A blade drove through her chest from behind
00:45:59She fell
00:46:00Behind her stood a massive wolf
00:46:02Shifting to human form
00:46:04A scarred face
00:46:05Eyes cold as the frozen wastes
00:46:07Black frost dripped from his claws
00:46:09Not ice
00:46:09Something wrong
00:46:10Something that made the air crackle was raw
00:46:13Ragnar
00:46:13Did you think we would let you free us?
00:46:16The old ways made us strong
00:46:18Weakness like yours
00:46:20It deserves to die
00:46:22He raised his hand
00:46:23Black frost surged forth
00:46:25Streaked with sickly purple
00:46:26The blast struck Damien in the chest
00:46:28Hurling him through three ice pillars
00:46:30Wherever the frost touched
00:46:31Ice rotted to ash
00:46:33On the distant rages
00:46:34Black light flickered
00:46:35Dozens
00:46:36Hundreds
00:46:37Snow wolves with black frost
00:46:39Hurling from their claws
00:46:40Kill her!
00:46:41Kill them all!
00:46:43The traitor's charge
00:46:46I drew Damien's sword
00:46:48The words of power came to my lips
00:46:50Golden fire raced along the blade
00:46:52Blazing in the darkness
00:46:53The curse stayed early
00:46:54I met him passing
00:46:55Golden fire colliding with black frost
00:46:58He exploded
00:46:59His frost tried to run my blade
00:47:01But my fire turned away
00:47:02Damien rose from the bubble
00:47:04Silver white ice gathering in his palms
00:47:06He fought beside me
00:47:08His ice scattering the black frost head on
00:47:10But there were too many
00:47:12Ragnar appeared before me
00:47:13Black frost driving around him
00:47:15The curse held us back
00:47:16Now that it's gone
00:47:18We can finally become
00:47:20What we were meant to be
00:47:22He thrust both hands forward
00:47:24Black frost exploded toward me
00:47:26I raised my sword
00:47:27Golden fire blazed brighter than ever before
00:47:29The fire made my frost
00:47:31The frost pushed closer
00:47:32My fire flickered
00:47:34Damien grabbed my hand
00:47:35His ice flowed into the bond
00:47:37Not biting my fire
00:47:38Feeding it
00:47:39Golden fire detonated
00:47:41The blast hurled Ragnar off the cliff
00:47:43His arms scattered
00:47:44They fled
00:47:45I collapsed
00:47:46Damien caught me
00:47:48It's not over
00:47:49He looked at the ridges
00:47:50Where black frost still glowed in the distance
00:47:52No
00:47:53It's not
00:47:56Survivors gathered in the war room
00:47:58Blood stained the ice floors
00:47:59Ragnar has been planning this for months
00:48:03He was waiting for the curse to break
00:48:05Where did he get the black frost?
00:48:07That's not snow wolf magic
00:48:09Before the curse
00:48:10There was something in the north
00:48:11Something ancient
00:48:13Something hungry
00:48:15Our ancestors sealed it away
00:48:18Ragnar found a way to use it
00:48:20He produced a folded ladder
00:48:21Found on one of Ragnar's lieutenants
00:48:24A silver moon seal
00:48:25Already broken
00:48:26I opened it
00:48:27My blood went cold
00:48:29Kill the princess
00:48:30Take the north
00:48:31When the snow wolf army marches south
00:48:34The silver moon court will tear itself apart
00:48:36Trying to stop you
00:48:37The throne will be mine
00:48:38No signature
00:48:39But I knew the handwriting
00:48:41Jade
00:48:42I stood by the window
00:48:43Watching the snowfall
00:48:44Damien found me there
00:48:46Your sister wants you dead
00:48:48She's willing to start a war to make it happen
00:48:50I didn't turn
00:48:51She always wanted what I had
00:48:54She can't have you
00:48:55I turned
00:48:56Damien stood in the doorway
00:48:58His face hard
00:48:59His eyes burning
00:49:00Ragnar holds the pass
00:49:02If we march north
00:49:03Jade attacks from the south
00:49:05If we turn south
00:49:06Ragnar burns everything behind us
00:49:08She's trapped us
00:49:10Damien crossed to me
00:49:11And cupped my face
00:49:13Then we don't play by her rules
00:49:15He pulled out a smaller map
00:49:17The ice fang
00:49:19A hidden pass
00:49:20We can hit Ragnar
00:49:22Before Jade even knows we've moved
00:49:24That's suicide
00:49:25It's the only chance we have
00:49:28Then we go together
00:49:29He kissed me
00:49:33Together
00:49:35The ice fang pass was a forgotten trail
00:49:37Sure ice walls on either side
00:49:39The bottomless dropped below
00:49:40Damien's silver white ice lit the way ahead
00:49:43I stayed close behind him
00:49:44Golden fire from my sword driving back to darkness
00:49:47We marched through the night
00:49:48And cleared the pass by dawn
00:49:49Below
00:49:50Ragnar's army was camped in the valley
00:49:52Thousands of them
00:49:54Black frost rose from their bodies like smoke
00:49:56Shrouding the camp
00:49:57What are they waiting for?
00:49:59Us
00:50:00He knew we'd come
00:50:02I looked at the cliffs flanking the valley
00:50:04It was a trap
00:50:05Then we don't fight his way
00:50:07I pointed to the eastern ridge
00:50:09You open the path
00:50:10Freeze the east cliffs solid
00:50:12I'll take the rear
00:50:13Seal the escape route with fire
00:50:14One push
00:50:15Kill Ragnar and pull out
00:50:16Damien smiled
00:50:18Good
00:50:18He raised his hand
00:50:20Silver white light exploded upward like a flare
00:50:23The camp below erupted into chaos
00:50:25Damien shifted
00:50:26Silver white ice armor encased him
00:50:28Taller than the palace walls
00:50:30He charged down the slope
00:50:31Ice blasting from his feet
00:50:33Flash creasing the eastern cliff into a smooth wall
00:50:35The traitors who tried to flank
00:50:37Crashed into it and froze solid
00:50:38I followed
00:50:39Golden fire blazing along my side
00:50:41The first wave of traitors came at me
00:50:43I swung
00:50:44The fire exploded
00:50:45And they burned to match
00:50:47A second wave
00:50:48A third
00:50:49Now
00:50:52My sword spun like a green mill
00:50:54Rings of golden fire bursting off with every strike
00:50:59Damien carved the path ahead
00:51:01Walls of ice
00:51:02Steered of ice
00:51:03Blades of ice
00:51:04Tearing the traitors formation to pieces
00:51:05Then Ragnar appeared
00:51:07He walked out from the heart of the camp
00:51:09Black frost forming armor around him
00:51:11Writhing like something alive
00:51:14Damien
00:51:16You finally came
00:51:17Damien shifted back to human form
00:51:19A blade of silver white ice forming in his hand
00:51:23This ends Ragnar
00:51:24Ragnar smiled
00:51:26Black frost exploded from his feet like a tidal wave
00:51:29Sweeping forward
00:51:30Damien raised his hand
00:51:32A wall of ice rose
00:51:33The frost took the wall
00:51:34But instead of shattering
00:51:35It eroded
00:51:39Your ice can't stop me
00:51:41The power of the north is awake
00:51:44What do you have to fight it with?
00:51:47Damien charged
00:51:48Ragnar sidestacked
00:51:49Black frost forming fire
00:51:51And flashed
00:51:52Damien's ice armor cracked
00:51:53Blood sprayed
00:51:55I lunged
00:51:56I lunged
00:51:57My sword swinging for Ragnar's neck
00:51:58He raised his arms to block
00:52:00Black frost meeting golden fire
00:52:02He came exploding
00:52:03His power was too strong
00:52:05My fire was being pushed back
00:52:07Frost forming on my blade
00:52:08Damien attacked from the side
00:52:09His ice blade piercing Ragnar's shoulder
00:52:12Ragnar lured
00:52:13Black frost was moving
00:52:14I hit the ice wall
00:52:16Blood filling my mouth
00:52:17Damien crashed to the ground
00:52:19Half his ice armor shattered
00:52:21Ragnar stood in the center of the battlefield
00:52:23Black frost swirling around him
00:52:25This is your resistance
00:52:27I cannot be killed
00:52:30He gathered black frost between his palms
00:52:32Forming a sphere that grew larger and darker
00:52:35The air froze
00:52:36The ground cracked
00:52:37Damien threw himself in front of me
00:52:40While the ice rose layer after layer
00:52:42The black frost hit the first wall and corroded him
00:52:44The second, the third, all black
00:52:47Run!
00:52:48I didn't run
00:52:49I drove my sword into the ground
00:52:51Bit my tongue
00:52:52And painted my blood across the blade
00:52:54Gold runes flared
00:52:55Not gold
00:52:56But white gold
00:52:57The color of the sun
00:52:58My mother had taught me this spell
00:52:59She said never to use it
00:53:01Because after
00:53:02Your power would be drained for a long time
00:53:04Maybe forever
00:53:06I used it
00:53:07Golden fire erupted from the blade
00:53:09Frost never
00:53:10Carrying cold in the clouds
00:53:11Sunlight poured down
00:53:13Striking the black frost
00:53:14The frost halted
00:53:16Trembling in the light
00:53:17Damien lunged to me
00:53:18Pressing his palm against my back
00:53:20Silver light ice
00:53:22Not a golden fire
00:53:23Shooting up a column of light into the sky
00:53:25And crashing back down onto Ragnar's arms
00:53:26The earth shook
00:53:28Traitors froze
00:53:29Burned
00:53:30Were swallowed by light
00:53:31Ragnar's frost sphere detonated
00:53:33The shockwave peered into the ground
00:53:35Black frost peeling away from his body
00:53:36Like a shedding snake
00:53:37I collapsed to my knees
00:53:39My fire dying
00:53:40The runes went dark
00:53:41My body felt hollowed out
00:53:43Every ounce of strength gone
00:53:44Damien caught me
00:53:46Lydia
00:53:46I'm okay
00:53:48Just nothing left
00:53:53Ragnar picked himself up
00:53:55His frost was shattered
00:53:56But he still had claws
00:53:57Still had fangs
00:53:58He shifted to the massive black wolf
00:54:01Eyes like twin voids
00:54:02He charged at us
00:54:03Damien stepped in front of me
00:54:05His ice blade was gone
00:54:07His power was spent
00:54:09But he didn't retreat
00:54:10Run
00:54:11I didn't run
00:54:13I couldn't stand
00:54:14But I gripped my sword
00:54:15And knelt in the snow
00:54:16Watching Ragnar's black wolf
00:54:18Bear down on us
00:54:19His cross spread
00:54:20Black frost dripping
00:54:21Between them like drool
00:54:22A shadow slammed into him
00:54:23From the side
00:54:24Vincent
00:54:25He shifted in the air
00:54:26His body speaking below
00:54:28Black frost tore across his back
00:54:30Blood exploded
00:54:31Spraying across my face
00:54:32He landed in front of me
00:54:34On his knees
00:54:35Between me and Ragnar
00:54:38I bit my tongue
00:54:40And spat blood into my palm
00:54:41Gold rooms flickered
00:54:42Weak
00:54:43Dying
00:54:43Vincent's amber light
00:54:45Surged into me
00:54:46Merging with my fire
00:54:47Just enough to hold
00:54:48Vincent rose
00:54:49Swinging his sword
00:54:50A column of light
00:54:51Shot through
00:54:52Straight into the black wolf
00:54:53And the Ragnar
00:54:55The black wolf burned to ash
00:54:57Vincent stood where he was
00:54:58His sword slipped from his hand
00:55:00Blood still poured from his back
00:55:02He turned and looked at me
00:55:04Then he fell
00:55:05Kneeling at his side
00:55:07Vincent
00:55:08His eyes opened
00:55:09Gold
00:55:10Faded
00:55:11Lydia
00:55:13Can I have another chance
00:55:14I froze
00:55:15I know I was wrong
00:55:17I trusted the wrong person
00:55:19I hurt you
00:55:21But I would change
00:55:22Give me one chance
00:55:24I looked at him
00:55:25Blood soaked his back
00:55:27His eyes were fading
00:55:29You saved me
00:55:31Thank you
00:55:33Then
00:55:35But I can't go back
00:55:36His smile faltered
00:55:38I let it go
00:55:39Vincent
00:55:39I remember what we had as children
00:55:43I remember you saved me
00:55:44His eyes dimmed
00:55:46But that's in the past
00:55:47I don't hate you
00:55:49But the one I love is him
00:55:50Then he smiled
00:55:52Not bitter
00:55:53Not pleading
00:55:54Accepting
00:55:55That's good
00:55:57As long as you don't hate me
00:55:59His eyes closed
00:56:00His chest was still moving
00:56:01Barely
00:56:02But still moving
00:56:03Damien crouched beside us
00:56:06He's alive
00:56:07He needs healing
00:56:08Warriors ran over
00:56:09Lifting him
00:56:10Carrying him away
00:56:11I pushed myself up with my sword
00:56:13My whole body shook
00:56:14I could barely stand
00:56:16On the ridge stood a single figure
00:56:18Jade
00:56:21She walked down
00:56:22Dull gold light gathered in her palm
00:56:24But it wasn't just light
00:56:26Black lines crawled up from her fingers like cracks
00:56:28Like burned veins
00:56:29Spreading to her wrist
00:56:30The power was consuming her
00:56:32Here you are
00:56:34She lunged
00:56:35A blade of dull gold light
00:56:37I raised my sword to block
00:56:39Impact driving me back
00:56:41A second strike grazed my shoulder
00:56:43Blood welling
00:56:44A third set my sword flying from my grip
00:56:46She stood over me
00:56:47Her light blade against my throat
00:56:49Black lines had reached her forearms now
00:56:52Like vines
00:56:53Like a curse
00:56:53Kill me
00:56:54Her hand trembled
00:56:56The light blade flickered
00:56:57Black lines spread
00:56:59Damien charged toward us
00:57:00He had no sword
00:57:02No ice blade left
00:57:03His power spent
00:57:04But he ran
00:57:05Putting himself between me and Jade
00:57:07Jade's light blade stopped an inch from his chest
00:57:09Move
00:57:10No
00:57:10I'll kill you
00:57:12Do it
00:57:13Jade stared at him
00:57:14His eyes didn't blink
00:57:15He just stood there
00:57:16His chest against her blade
00:57:18You're protecting her too
00:57:19Yes
00:57:20You've known her for days
00:57:22Long enough
00:57:23Jade's hands trembled
00:57:24Black lines had reached her elbows
00:57:26She looked down at her arms
00:57:28At the cracks spreading beneath her skin
00:57:30It's eating me
00:57:32She looked toward where Vincent had been carried away
00:57:35Blood still stained the ground
00:57:37He'd almost died
00:57:38For me
00:57:39He protected her too
00:57:41Everyone protects her
00:57:43She looked at her hands
00:57:45Black lines had reached her shoulders
00:57:47She'd chosen this path
00:57:49She'd chosen Ragnar
00:57:50Chosen the dark
00:57:52Chosen the hatred
00:57:53Chosen everything that would destroy her
00:57:55In the end
00:57:56She'd gotten nothing
00:57:57She let her light blade go
00:58:00I lose
00:58:01The black cracks suddenly burst open
00:58:04Not cracks
00:58:05Fire
00:58:06Dull gold fire burned out from beneath her skin
00:58:08Through her sleeves
00:58:09Through her cloak
00:58:11Her whole body was like a candle
00:58:13Burning from the inside out
00:58:14She didn't scream
00:58:15She stood there
00:58:17Watching her hands burn
00:58:18Lydia
00:58:20What?
00:58:22Do you hate me?
00:58:24No
00:58:25She smiled
00:58:27I don't hate you either
00:58:29Fire reached her shoulders
00:58:30Her face
00:58:31Like she was finally letting out everything she did in her whole life
00:58:34Flames swallowed her
00:58:35Dull gold fire burned her to ash
00:58:37And the ash scattered on the wind
00:58:38Settling over the snow
00:58:40Where she'd stood
00:58:41There was only a black scorch mark
00:58:44The wedding took place on the full moon
00:58:46The whole city came
00:58:47Snow wolves and silver moon stood together
00:58:50For the first time
00:58:51I walked through the crowd in a white dress
00:58:53Its runes still pulsing
00:58:55Damien waited at the altar
00:58:57White clothes
00:58:58His hair loose
00:58:59His eyes brighter than the moon
00:59:00The priestess raised her staff
00:59:02Do you come willingly?
00:59:04Yes
00:59:04Damien took my hands
00:59:06I was raised to hate you
00:59:08But then I met you
00:59:10You're not a monster
00:59:12You're the bravest
00:59:14Strongest person I've ever known
00:59:16I'll love you
00:59:18For the rest of my life
00:59:20I squeezed his hands
00:59:21I spent my whole life chasing love
00:59:23I thought something was wrong with me
00:59:26But when I came here
00:59:28You didn't want me to chase
00:59:30You wanted me to stand beside you
00:59:32To fight
00:59:33To choose you
00:59:35So I choose you
00:59:37Because you're the first person who ever truly saw me
00:59:40The priestess raised her staff
00:59:43Then let it be done
00:59:45Damien pressed his forehead to mine
00:59:47Power surged between us
00:59:48Silver white ice and golden fire
00:59:50Becoming one
00:59:51The crowd erupted
00:59:52I kissed my husband
00:59:56Until death
00:59:57Not even after
01:00:00Fifty years later
01:00:01The moon rose
01:00:02As full as the night he married me
01:00:04I stood by the lake
01:00:06The wind carrying the scent of snow
01:00:07I was old now
01:00:09Could barely walk
01:00:10Three years ago
01:00:11Damien had gone in his sleep
01:00:13His hands still in mine
01:00:14You always did like the quiet
01:00:16I turned
01:00:17Vincent stood a few steps away
01:00:19His hair white
01:00:20His back bent
01:00:21But his eyes hadn't changed
01:00:22Still gold
01:00:24What are you doing here?
01:00:27Heard he passed
01:00:28Came to see how you were
01:00:29We stood side by side
01:00:31Neither speaking
01:00:32The lake was still
01:00:33The moon shattered across it
01:00:35Was he good to you?
01:00:38Yes
01:00:38Fifty years
01:00:40Every day
01:00:42That's good
01:00:46I should go
01:00:47Yes
01:00:48He turned
01:00:49Took a few steps
01:00:50Then stopped
01:00:51Lydia
01:00:52What?
01:00:54Next life
01:00:55I won't choose wrong
01:00:57He didn't look back
01:00:58He walked into the night
01:00:59I stood by the lake
01:01:01Watching the moon
01:01:02Its reflection on the water
01:01:03Was the same as fifty years ago
01:01:05I remembered the wedding day
01:01:07Damien said until death
01:01:08I said not even after
01:01:10The lake was still
01:01:12I looked down at the wolf tooth talisman in my hand and set it on a stone by the water
01:01:19I'm coming
01:01:19I closed my eyes
01:01:23I closed my eyes
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