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00:00True Luna, though the Lichen King himself announced me, the Lichen Seer said I was born to be a true
00:05Luna, though the Lichen King himself announced me, his son's mate, but on our bonding day, my father's bastard daughter
00:12swapped the carriage and took my place, I caught it, stopped the ceremony, had her dragged out and sold to
00:18the pleasure dens, I entered the crown den, just like I was supposed to, then on the day I went
00:23into labor, the healer said the pup was breech, both of us might not survive, that's when Kale walked in,
00:29the Lichen Prince, who had always given me everything I wanted, he walked in with her standing right beside him.
00:44Alara, if you hadn't lied about being born Luna, why would I have ever been forced to bond with you?
00:51Your mother is already in the warrior camps, now it's your turn to taste the feeling of losing everything.
01:00Bella leaned close to my ear.
01:02That Luna seat you wanted, that man you wanted, they can only ever be mine.
01:09I died right there, consumed by rage.
01:13When I opened my eyes, I was back, back on the day of the bonding ceremony.
01:17This time, I decided to give them exactly what they wanted.
01:21I am born under the moon's blessing, but the alpha throne, there is no reason it has to be his.
01:27The drums outside snapped me back, white silk, everywhere.
01:31I was reborn.
01:32Through the curtain, I heard my mother crying.
01:34Alara, once you pass through those gates, I can't protect you anymore.
01:38Hold your temper, never speak against Kale.
01:41I felt the ache hit me hard.
01:43Last time, it was this exact moment, I noticed something was wrong.
01:47I walked off my carriage, filed a complaint on the spot, dragged Bella right back out of that carriage.
01:52The Lycan king wanted her executed.
01:54My father had to kneel and use our ancestral honor seal just to keep her alive.
01:59What I never knew was that Kale had been secretly sending her money the whole time, waiting for my weakest
02:05moment to destroy me.
02:06Thinking about their faces still made me sick.
02:08This time, I sat still.
02:10I waited.
02:11Just as the carriage was about to move, I heard hooves.
02:14Then a voice I knew too well.
02:16Stop!
02:16My body went cold the second I heard it.
02:19That voice.
02:20In my past life, he used that same voice to whisper sweet things to me, right before he threw me
02:25into the abyss.
02:26Kale blocked the whole procession, walked straight to the main carriage, pulled Bella out himself.
02:31How is this the bastard daughter?
02:34The Lycan king chose the illegitimate daughter.
02:36How was the carriage swapped?
02:38This is an act of deceiving the king!
02:40Kale didn't hear any of it.
02:41His eyes were only on her.
02:42Thank the moon we made it in time.
02:44Bella, this time I will make you my mate.
02:47I swear it.
02:49A cold shock ran through me.
02:51He was reborn too.
02:53Bella was flustered, but she couldn't hide how smug she was.
02:57My mother pushed through the crowd.
02:59Why is it you?
03:00Where is my Alara?
03:01Where have you hidden her?
03:03Kale shoved her aside.
03:06The lunar seat belongs to Bella alone.
03:10I already told His Majesty.
03:12A wolf like Alara who spreads lies cannot enter the stronghold.
03:16The argument outside kept getting louder.
03:19I lifted the curtain and stepped down.
03:20My mother saw me in plain clothes.
03:22Everything that was supposed to be mine was draped on Bella.
03:26She snapped at Bella immediately.
03:29The Alpha gave you permission to attend out of compassion and you had the nerve to steal the
03:33Luma seat.
03:38This was commanded by His Majesty's own decree.
03:41Do you want the whole Blackwood pack buried with you?
03:44Bella and I love each other.
03:46If Alara hadn't made up that born Luna trick, she isn't even worthy of being in my presence.
03:52His Majesty knows everything now.
03:54The decree will be withdrawn.
03:56I will never recognize this bonding.
03:59Sister, I don't know why the carriage was changed.
04:01But since this is Kale's wish, I dare not argue.
04:07Alara, be sensible.
04:08Don't disgrace the Blackwood pack.
04:10I congratulate the Lyman Prince on getting exactly what he desires.
04:14He forgot something.
04:15I didn't need him to be myself.
04:17But whether he could hold that throne, that was another matter entirely.
04:23Kale looked surprised.
04:24He snorted and walked away with Bella.
04:26The crowd watched them go.
04:29I stood alone in the road in my bonding robes.
04:31My mother gripped my hand and turned on my father.
04:35Edmund Blackhood, this is the bastard you insisted on keeping.
04:38She had the nerve to scheme against Alara.
04:41If you don't fix this, I want a separation.
04:45My father said nothing.
04:46Mother, don't be angry.
04:48I chose not to bond with him.
04:51Isn't it good to have me by your side forever?
04:56Yes.
04:58My daughter was born under the moon's blessing.
05:00Go back to your room and have a rest.
05:02Today you were wronged, but Kale already has His Majesty's approval.
05:05I can't help you.
05:07You are always refined and sensible far more than Bella.
05:11But the whole Territory knows you were supposed to be bonded today.
05:13If you stay home now, everyone will talk.
05:15The Blackwood Pack will be the laughingstock of the Territory.
05:18I cut him off.
05:19So father wants me to be that laughingstock?
05:22A legitimate daughter.
05:24The king's chosen mate stolen by a bastard.
05:27And now I'm supposed to step aside to cover it up?
05:30Before nightfall, I'd already be everyone's gossip.
05:33Father, your real fear is I still want the lunar seat.
05:36That I'll create a war between sisters and expose how you favored a low she-wolf.
05:42Allowed a bastard to steal the legitimate daughter's bonding ruined the Blackwood Alpha's reputation.
05:48If I willingly bond with someone else, he could spin it as my own failure.
05:53If you want me to bond, I will bond.
05:55But I choose who?
05:58Otherwise, I bring everything before His Majesty.
06:01Every detail about the she-wolf you kept.
06:04The bonding switch made against the Royal Reku?
06:07Kale claimed the king approved the swap.
06:09But they definitely did not tell the king that Bella was an illegitimate bastard.
06:14With the royal bloodline's honor at stake, His Majesty would be furious.
06:19My father's eyes narrowed.
06:21He pulled his hand back.
06:22It seems Alara already has someone in mind.
06:25I didn't bother softening it.
06:27Is there a lone wolf in the Scholar's Hall called Ash Mercer?
06:30I want him.
06:31My father's face went dark immediately.
06:33Out of the question!
06:34The Blackwood Pack's legitimate daughter, letting some penniless rogue court her.
06:39Even if he can read a few words, he will never set foot in this packhouse.
06:43I raised an eyebrow.
06:44Didn't father just say I could choose?
06:46Now you change your mind the moment you look at his background.
06:49Or maybe having one crown lunar isn't enough.
06:52Maybe father still wants to trade me for more power.
06:55And perhaps even...
06:56I covered my mouth fast.
06:58Put on a shocked look.
06:59My father glanced around at the guests and rebuked me.
07:02Enough.
07:02I watched him pace and found it laughable.
07:05In his eyes, I was probably nothing like the obedient daughter he used to know.
07:09Fine. Since you want to bond, then let it be as you say.
07:12He turned to leave.
07:13I called after him.
07:13One more thing. My bonding gifts must be double what Bella received. A legitimate daughter versus a bastard. Is that
07:21too much?
07:22He gritted his teeth.
07:23Granted.
07:24I also want a separation document between you and Mother. If you won't give it, I'll bring Mother before His
07:30Majesty and let the King decide.
07:32Ungrateful child!
07:33But I knew he had agreed. In my past life and this one, he only ever cared about his face
07:38and his power.
07:39Even if they cannot see it.
07:40I sent riders to find Ash Mercer immediately.
07:42I have a task for you.
07:43I told him to come in three days with bonding gifts.
07:44I want you to find someone.
07:45For the Lady Ellara.
07:47Every word shaking with nervous sincerity.
07:49To be favored by the pack princess is Ash's great fortune. I will prepare a hundred mile procession and see
07:56you bonded in splendor.
07:57I laughed softly. What I didn't expect. Before Ash Mercer even arrived, Kale came back to the pack house with
08:04Bella.
08:05A few days later, I was drinking tea with my mother in the main hall.
08:10You see the Lycan prince and his Luna and still you do not bow. Are you waiting to be punished?
08:16Before I could respond, his attendant sees both of us.
08:30Has the Lycan king's register recorded Bella's name?
08:34If not, and you're already calling her Crown Luna, you're flouting his majesty's own decree.
08:40Why would I bow to a Lycan prince who ignores pack law and deceives his king?
08:47My lord, everyone knows sister has deep feelings for you.
08:53Acting out of emotion is only natural. Please don't harm your health.
09:01Sister, all of this is my fault. I couldn't control my feelings, but I never meant to hurt you.
09:09You have everything. The finest wolves in the territory would line up for you.
09:14I've had nothing from the beginning. Even seeing our father once was nearly impossible.
09:19I only reached for this one small warmth.
09:23So knowing full well the royal decree couldn't be refused, you secretly arranged your bonding behind the king's back.
09:29Risked the entire Blackwood pack. On the day of the ceremony.
09:34All for your uncontrollable feelings.
09:54Kale stared at the blood at my mouth.
09:57I am the Lycan prince.
09:59The future Lycan king. Whatever Luna I chooses to seat, I will seat.
10:06How many lives do you have to spend on defiance?
10:12Shameless creature!
10:14Elara doesn't lower herself to argue with you.
10:17What does it matter that you clawed your way onto a high branch?
10:20A sparrow can't become a true wolf no matter how high she flies.
10:30You're looking to die.
10:32Stop!
10:33Is this how the future Lycan king treats pack members?
10:37Taking lives without cause.
10:39You can't even be sure you'll hold the alpha throne.
10:41His majesty is still strong and healthy.
10:44Coveting your father's seat this openly.
10:48Are you planning a coup?
11:03He had someone bandage my hand.
11:06Bella watched the whole thing.
11:08Jealousy surged across her face.
11:10She collapsed against Kale with tears in her eyes.
11:14It's all my fault.
11:15Please cast me out and give sister the lunar seat back.
11:21What kind of nonsense is that?
11:24You are the only one I will ever claim as my mate.
11:30Since they've made you this miserable,
11:32shall I have them thrown into the punishment den and flayed alive?
11:37Too easy your anger.
11:40I stared at him and the memories flooded back.
11:43Last time, I was near the end of my labor when he brought Bella to parade in front of my
11:47bedside.
11:48To vent Bella's anger, he had my mother bound and sent to the warrior camp,
11:52where she became a slave for any wolf to use as they pleased.
11:59When I finally saw my mother again, she was already a broken corpse, every bone shattered.
12:05I died, consumed by rage.
12:08I couldn't even kill him with my own hands.
12:11Being reborn, I swore to myself I would never let my mother be harmed again.
12:15Not even a fraction.
12:18Bella was still crying beside us.
12:20How could that be?
12:22The lady is the mistress of this house.
12:25Who am I to give her orders?
12:28You are now the Crown Luna.
12:30You deserve this position.
12:32This one who has already taken a separation is of no account.
12:36Kale ignored her and commanded his attendants to seize my mother.
12:44Kale!
12:45Kale!
12:46Wrongdoing should not extend to family.
12:48If you have a quarrel, bring it to me!
12:53You think I dare not?
12:55I'll grant your wish right now.
12:58No!
13:07Want to save your mother?
13:10Kneel and slap yourself an apology to Bella.
13:14I'll release her when she says she's satisfied.
13:26I'll kneel.
13:28Let go of my mother!
13:37The slap and the apology.
13:40A liar won short and your mother loses a finger.
13:46No!
13:51No!
13:53No!
13:55No!
13:55No!
13:57I stared at my mother, collapsed unconscious on the floor.
14:00My tears were already gone.
14:02I couldn't even curse.
14:04All I could do was keep striking my face to bloody red, biting my lip until it broke.
14:10I beg the Crown Luna's forgiveness.
14:13I was blind and without sense.
14:16Bella watched me in silence.
14:18Oh my lord, have them stop.
14:21The sister's forehead is bleeding.
14:23Has my Bella's anger eased yet?
14:25The triumph barely contained on her face.
14:28Let sister rise.
14:29After all, I still want sister to come into the stronghold and take care of me.
14:34Kale laughed.
14:35Fine.
14:36Having shared blood as your personal attendant will mean better care.
14:41I know you have yearned for me and couldn't have me.
14:43Now I give you the chance to see me every day.
14:46You should be thanking Bella for her generous heart.
14:48Who would bond with someone selfish?
14:51And with very little time left to live.
14:54His face transformed instantly.
14:58He raised his blade to run me through.
15:01Bold words. Let me see just how hard your spine really is.
15:05From the entrance came one announcement.
15:07The royal decree arrives.
15:09Kale froze.
15:11Released me.
15:12Knelt with everyone else.
15:13His face still venomous.
15:15My heart dropped back into my chest.
15:17I clung to the last thread of strength and knelt.
15:20Elder Haze walked in.
15:21The Lycan King's most trusted attendant.
15:24By the will of His Majesty the Lion King.
15:26Summon Kale, Ellera and Bella to the royal stronghold at once.
15:30Kale had no idea what this meant.
15:32He looked at Elder Haze without respect.
15:34Is that all?
15:35Did His Majesty say nothing else?
15:37Or did you bungle the King's message?
15:40Shall I have your head removed?
15:42Elder Haze gave him a sideways glance.
15:44Lion Prince.
15:45This servant dares not guess at His Majesty's intent.
15:49All will be known once you enter the stronghold.
15:52Maybe the King wants to grant us the bonding in person.
15:56He summons sister too.
15:58His Majesty is thorough.
16:00He won't let us be wronged.
16:02Kale's brow eased slightly.
16:04He glanced back at me with contempt.
16:07Are you not going to go change into something presentable?
16:10Appearing before the King covered in blood is a disgrace.
16:13I pressed my wounded palm and started to turn away.
16:16Elder Haze spoke up.
16:18His Majesty's intent is immediate departure.
16:22If we are late, are you prepared to answer for it?
16:25I slipped a silver coin into Elder Haze's palm.
16:28Coaxed a warm smile from him.
16:32This servant thanks the young lady.
16:34I tidied my hair as best I could.
16:37Kale boarded a separate one behind us.
16:40I was still departing together with him after all.
16:44How unlucky.
16:46The carriage moved down the long avenue.
16:49My palms still seeped blood soaking through my sleeve.
16:52I thought about what Elder Haze just did for me.
16:55And I began to understand what I needed to do.
16:58In my past life, Elder Haze was the Liking King's most capable attendant.
17:02After Kale took the throne, all because he dared to counsel openly,
17:07Kale had his tongue cut out in front of the whole court,
17:10then beaten to death, blow by blow.
17:13By that time, I was already a wandering primal spirit.
17:19I watched him bleed out on the stones.
17:21The sorrow I felt had no words.
17:23I wrapped my wound with a clean cloth from my sleeve,
17:26called out through the curtain quietly.
17:28Elder Haze.
17:30What does the young lady require?
17:32You have served at His Majesty's side for many years.
17:34What do you know to be the one thing most forbidden within these walls?
17:38A servant who waits on others.
17:40Who am I to speak freely of the stronghold's rules?
17:43Is the young lady testing me?
17:46You are a clever wolf, and you should not remain buried.
17:49I have only one question.
17:51If someone sought to overturn the order of this stronghold one day,
17:55would you go with the current?
17:57Or hold to your own conscience?
18:00After a moment, he dropped his voice lower.
18:02This servant has known only one master in this life.
18:05The one seated upon the alpha throne.
18:08Should anyone harbour thoughts toward what is not theirs to have,
18:12this servant will be the first to refuse them.
18:14I understood completely.
18:16With those words from you, I am at ease.
18:20Elder Haze said nothing more.
18:22Just gave me one long, meaningful look.
18:26Move along.
18:27Do not keep His Majesty waiting.
18:30The carriage is halted before the stronghold gate.
18:33Elder Haze led us through the long passage toward the Lycan King's Hall.
18:37The whole way there, Bella pressed close to Kale.
18:40Kept flicking glances at me with a smirk she couldn't hide.
18:44Kale strode like someone who had already won.
18:46I laughed coldly inside.
18:48Laugh while you still can.
18:49In the hall, I knelt before the throne and paid my respects properly.
18:53This subject, Allura Blackwood, greets His Majesty.
18:57May His Majesty have 10,000 years of reign.
19:01Your son greets his royal father.
19:03May His Majesty be well.
19:05The Lycan Prince is actually willing to call me Royal Father.
19:10What an enormous honour!
19:12The entire hall went dead silent.
19:15Every person dropped to their knees.
19:18Your son would never dare.
19:21We beg His Majesty to see clearly.
19:23The Lycan King descended from the high seat.
19:25Face dark as a storm.
19:27Eyes bearing down on Kale like a death sentence.
19:30You dare to issue false royal decrees in my name now?
19:33What is there left that you cannot do?
19:35Kale and Bella both went completely still.
19:39Kale's mind went blank for a second.
19:41His gaze snapped to me.
19:42Your Majesty, your son would never dare commit this crime.
19:45It was her.
19:47She withdrew from the bonding first.
19:49Deliberately pulled Bella forward to take the blame.
19:52Your son didn't want to shame the royal name.
19:55That's why it came to this.
19:57Your Majesty, I knows nothing.
19:59I truly don't understand why Sister would frame us like this.
20:03Allura has been willful since childhood.
20:05Abusing her status as the legitimate daughter.
20:08Your son could not bring himself to bond with someone of that character.
20:12If there is any fault, it rests entirely with your son.
20:16It has nothing to do with Bella.
20:18Listening to him twist everything, I felt nothing.
20:21In my past life, he did the same.
20:23Threw every drop of filth onto me.
20:25Elevated Bella into an innocent, untouched soul.
20:28This time, I was no longer the Allura who could be slaughtered as she lay.
20:31I watched their desperate scrambling and let out a cold laugh.
20:35Turned and spoke without flinching.
20:37Your Majesty, the one who ordered the bonding carriage swapped, was someone from the Lichen Prince's own side.
20:43She bribed the Blackwood Pack steward.
20:45Had the ceremony attendant conceal everything.
20:48Stripped away every gift my mother prepared.
20:51Worked with the Lichen Prince to force the bonding through as a done deal.
20:56I did not.
20:58Your Majesty, your son, swears on his life.
21:01Bella is kind-hearted by nature.
21:03She could never do something like this!
21:12By your account, every single one of them has grown bold enough to deceive me to my face.
21:18The complaint spread across the floor, dense text covering the entire document.
21:22Kale picked it up with shaking hands.
21:25After only a few lines, his face turned a sickly mix of white and green.
21:28I watched his fingers tremble, sweat breaking out on his brow.
21:33Bella crumpled to the ground, so shaken she forgot how to cry.
21:37I was deeply satisfied inside, but I showed nothing.
21:41Just kept my gaze down on those ink-red words on the floor.
21:43That was the Pack Steward's signed confession from the Pack Justice Hall.
21:47Every detail.
21:48How he received Bella's payment.
21:50How he bribed the ceremony attendant.
21:53How the carriage was swapped.
21:55The moment I was reborn, I had him seized and delivered to the Pack Justice Hall overnight.
22:00Under hard interrogation, what little backbone he had turned to dust.
22:05My father had plenty of enemies in court.
22:08Finding wolves willing to file the petition wasn't difficult.
22:11But this wasn't even the most damning piece.
22:13The truly fatal surprise I had hidden inside the petition was a set of healing records from the Pack Healers
22:18Archive.
22:19Documenting how the High Consort, before she ever carried a child, had suffered an injury that left her permanently unable
22:26to conceive.
22:27His Majesty had already verified those records.
22:29There was no other explanation for the wave of murderous intent in his eyes.
22:33Kael was still fighting, crawling on his knees, pressing his brow into the cold stone floor.
22:39Your Majesty, this must be fabricated.
22:42The Pack Steward was brought to drive a wedge between father and son!
22:47He raised his head, showing blood from the kneeling.
22:49Your Majesty, your son was raised by your hand.
22:53Named Lion Prince by your decree.
22:56Has your son ever shown one moment of disloyalty?
22:59The Lycan King narrowed his eyes, but said nothing.
23:03Kael took that as an opening.
23:04It must be Alara.
23:07She acts out of scorned bitterness.
23:09She's been plotting to destroy me from the beginning!
23:13I watched them coldly, and finally spoke.
23:16The Lycan Prince keeps saying I act out of scorned bitterness.
23:19I dare to ask the Lyman Prince one question.
23:22On the day of our bonding ceremony, why did you take Bella and fled the territory in secret?
23:28Kael's face went rigid.
23:30Your carriage that day was stocked with three months of rations and travel funds, and border crossing papers.
23:37If His Majesty truly approved, why would you not arrive with a full procession to claim your mate properly?
23:41Why flee in that frantic, furtive way?
23:43He opened and closed his mouth.
23:44You are making wild accusations.
23:47This Lycan Prince has never fled anywhere.
23:49I gave a faint smile and drew a letter from my sleeve.
23:52Please allow His Majesty to review this.
23:54It is correspondence between the Lycan Prince and Bella.
23:58It details how to swap the carriage, how to proceed without permission,
24:02how to use the deed already done to force His Majesty's hand.
24:05The Lycan Prince's private seal appears at the close.
24:08Elder Haze received the letter and placed it before the royal seat.
24:12Every trace of color drained from Kael's face.
24:15In my past life, I stumbled upon this letter in Kael's hidden compartment in my final dying moments.
24:21I was powerless then, could only watch as he burned it to ash.
24:26This life, I moved before him.
24:28On the second day after I was reborn, I had a copy made of that key.
24:32That letter was now resting quietly on the Lycan King's hand.
24:36The Lycan King unfolded the paper and scanned it in one sweep.
24:40Then he laughed, cold as something seeping up from the ground.
24:44Every spine in the room went rigid.
24:48Very good.
24:49Very good.
24:50Very good indeed.
24:51He folded the letter slowly and handed it to Elder Haze.
24:56A son I raised for 20 years, and in the end he is another wolf's blood entirely.
25:01Kael's whole body jolted.
25:02He stared in stunned disbelief.
25:04Your majesty.
25:07What are you saying?
25:09Braced his hand toward Elder Haze.
25:10Bring that out.
25:11Let him see.
25:16His gaze traveled between the king and my face.
25:19Finally fixed on me, his eyes churning with disbelief and hatred.
25:23Alara, what have you done?
25:26I did not answer.
25:27Elder Haze returned, carrying a gilded wooden case.
25:30Inside were yellowed medical records and a sealed blood kin test report.
25:3423 years ago, the high consort, bitter over my neglect, gave in to her resentment.
25:40While confined to the exile wing, she took a guard as her secret lover and conceived an illegitimate pup.
25:45Because her body had been damaged, a miscarriage would have destroyed her last chance at motherhood.
25:50So she kept the pup hidden and gave birth in secret.
25:53That illegitimate pup is you.
25:57Kael.
25:58Kael knelt on the floor.
26:00No. Impossible.
26:02I am the Lycan prince.
26:04I am the first born legitimate heir.
26:06How could I possibly be?
26:07Your majesty, there must be an error!
26:12How could the lion prince not be?
26:14How could he possibly be?
26:15The Lycan king did not look at her at all.
26:18Guards.
26:19Guards.
26:20Remove his Lylan prince's robes.
26:23He is stripped of all rank.
26:25Exiled to the borderlands.
26:26Never permitted to return.
26:28Since you have been so devoted to him through all of this, I will grant your wish.
26:32You are to accompany him for the rest of your days.
26:35No separation shall ever be permitted.
26:39She opened her mouth to say something, then realized Kael was looking at her, those eyes cold as a vipers.
26:45Her whole body shuddered.
26:47It was all you.
26:49If you hadn't pushed me to it.
26:51If it weren't for you.
26:53What are you saying?
26:54It was you who, who ruined me!
26:56If not for you, this rotten she-wolf, I would never have come to this!
27:01I should have been the king!
27:02I should have been!
27:03Bella clutched her throat.
27:05Kael was restrained and still.
27:08Fit either of them again.
27:09Raised his hand and signaled the guards to drag them away.
27:13Then, Kael wrenched free of the guards and lunged straight at me.
27:17Elara!
27:18I am going to kill you!
27:19His hands hadn't even grazed my clothes before guards pinned him to the ground.
27:23He struggled to raise his head.
27:24You will definitely regret this.
27:26That once handsome face, now a mask of savagery.
27:30You will definitely regret this.
27:32I looked at him, and inside I was oddly calm.
27:35My palms still throbbed. He had stabbed it with a blade not long ago.
27:38My abdomen still ached. He had driven his boot into it not long ago.
27:41But in my heart, there was only the lightness of a burden finally lifted.
27:45He could never hurt me again.
27:46Kael was dragged away. Bella was escorted out after him.
27:50Her echoed down the long passage and dissolved into the stronghold walls.
27:54The hall held only me, the Lycan king, and a handful of attendants.
27:58He stood with his back to me, that imperial gold figure casting a long shadow across the stone floor.
28:04After a silence, he finally spoke.
28:06Elara.
28:08I knelt respectfully.
28:10This subject is here.
28:12He turned to face me, studied me for a long moment.
28:16You are a clever child.
28:18This subject would not dare.
28:21This subject only could not bear to watch someone deceive his majesty.
28:26Nor bear to see someone taint the royal bloodline with a false air.
28:30The Lycan king's eyes deepened.
28:32His voice carried a thread of exhaustion that was almost imperceptible.
28:35I was deceived for 23 years.
28:40Looked in that moment like nothing more than an old wolf who had been lied to for half his days.
28:44I did not speak.
28:45Some things were not mine to say.
28:47After a long while.
28:49Take her to the side chamber to rest.
28:51Have the healer come for her wounds.
28:54He glanced at me once more.
28:57I still have one matter to attend to.
28:59You should be present.
29:00I knew exactly what that matter was.
29:02Elder Haze led me out through a covered walkway and into the side chamber.
29:06Simple and elegant.
29:08A light drift of alpha musk incense curling from the burner.
29:11Young lady please wait here.
29:13This servant will fetch the healer.
29:15Elder Haze.
29:18Thank you for speaking up just now.
29:20Otherwise I might not have even had a chance to tidy myself before appearing before the king.
29:26Drouched in blood.
29:27He deflected twice but in the end accepted it.
29:30Young lady is too kind.
29:33This servant only followed the proper rules.
29:35It amounted to nothing.
29:36He hesitated then stepped closer.
29:38Does the young lady know who else his majesty summoned today?
29:41The answer had already taken shape in my mind.
29:45The young lady is of great buffing.
29:47Those with great blessing naturally meet with great fortune.
29:51I sat alone while servants cleaned my wounds and applied medicine.
29:55It nearly severed a tendon.
29:57It would likely leave a scar.
30:01No matter.
30:02Let it scar.
30:03This scar would be the most precious mark of this life.
30:07A reminder of the abyss I survived.
30:09A reminder that I would never let anyone wound me like that again.
30:13Amen.
30:13.
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