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Wedding Eve Redemption
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00:00The silver moon hung high over my mating night.
00:02By Vaelric law, my alpha was supposed to come for me.
00:05Step through the gate of fangs.
00:07Carry me down from the tower.
00:09Claim me before the pack.
00:10But when the doors opened, it wasn't just him standing there.
00:14His little female bestie had come too.
00:16The sacred doors were pushed halfway open.
00:18Yet, chaotic laughter drifted in from outside.
00:21Why is everyone looking at me?
00:22The doors are already open.
00:24Go greet your future Luna.
00:26The crowd pushed Elyzen, the alpha heir of the Vaelric pack,
00:29into the room.
00:30He walked straight toward me with the mating bouquet,
00:32skipping the vow we'd practiced over and over.
00:34Afina, stop stalling.
00:36Everyone is waiting.
00:37Let's head to the moon temple right now.
00:38Don't start this tonight.
00:39My boys are all here.
00:40Just help me get through this.
00:42We've been together for years,
00:43and we are mates fated by the moon goddess.
00:45The vow is just for show.
00:47But Varela just returned from another pack.
00:49She hasn't even eaten yet.
00:51Without waiting for my answer, he walked toward the door.
00:54Varelda hooked her arms around Elyzen's neck, smiling.
00:56She wore a white, off-the-shoulder-long dress.
00:59Her bare skin gleamed under the moonlight.
01:02Today almost felt like their wedding.
01:04Listen, why did you come out?
01:06Won't your future Luna mind?
01:08She's not that petty.
01:10Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?
01:12I should have picked you up myself.
01:13My friends exchanged glances.
01:15When they saw how pale I was,
01:17the confetti they prepared ended up raining down.
01:19On the crowd cheering around Varelda,
01:21Varelda tilted her chin up.
01:23Your Luna doesn't want to leave with you.
01:24Aren't you going to do something?
01:26Go on, Illison.
01:28Your bride's upset.
01:29You should go make it up to her.
01:30Elyzen frowned and sighed.
01:32Stop throwing a tantrum.
01:34Let's hurry to the moon temple.
01:35He held his hand out to me.
01:37That reminded me of the past.
01:39When I was young, I would hide in the closet.
01:41Elyzen always found me.
01:43He would reach out, waiting for me to grab his hand.
01:45Once we mate, we'll have our own home.
01:47You'll never be scared again.
01:49The elders are still waiting at the moon temple.
01:51Varelda is frame.
01:52Besides, she just got back and doesn't know her way around.
01:54I'm taking her first.
01:56Illison, this is our mating ceremony.
01:59I only get one.
02:01But we have a lifetime together, don't we?
02:03After this, I'll buy you something expensive, okay?
02:05This goes against tradition.
02:07You're supposed to carry Afina down and head to the moon temple together.
02:10If the ritual is incomplete...
02:12The moon goddess will bless us.
02:14He turned, ready to leave with Varelda.
02:16I lifted the hem of my gown and chased after him.
02:19Illison, if you walk out that door right now, the mating is off.
02:23His steps faltered.
02:24If you don't mate with me, who else are you going to choose?
02:27We are fated by the moon goddess.
02:29Afina, stop throwing a tantrum over nothing.
02:31The elders are there.
02:32The whole pack is there.
02:32Delegates from other packs are there.
02:34Don't embarrass me in front of everyone.
02:36Besides, I spent over six months planning this ceremony for you.
02:38You haven't even seen it yet.
02:40I promise you'll love it.
02:41It's a massive surprise.
02:42Illison, I'm starving.
02:43You really can't take care of yourself without me.
02:46He threw me a hasty wave.
02:48Turning his back on me, he opened the car door for Varelda.
02:51They drove off.
02:52How dare he treat you like this?
02:53When he begged you to mate him, he cried so hard he dropped the ring.
02:57And look at him now.
02:58What kind of spell did Varelda cat on him?
03:00Afina, don't be sad.
03:01It's your special day.
03:03If only my brother had shown up earlier.
03:05It's fine.
03:06I tilted my head up and swallowed back the tears.
03:09I stepped into another car.
03:10Kale, who grew up with Illison, escorted us.
03:14He clearly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw us get into the car.
03:17Afina, don't overthink this.
03:19Varenda grew up with us.
03:20A friendship like that doesn't just disappear overnight.
03:22She really doesn't mean anything by it.
03:24Besides, we all know how much Yalesin loves you.
03:27Every time he returns from Blackthorn, he brings you so many gifts.
03:31Varelda actually guided him in picking all of them out for you.
03:34Yalesin was with Varelda back then?
03:36They just, just bumped into each other by chance.
03:38Oh, by chance every single time.
03:41No, it's not like that.
03:42Varenda was out there alone and we worried she'd be scared.
03:45We took turns visiting her.
03:47Yalesin really didn't go look for her on purpose.
03:49Didn't you just say they bumped into each other by chance?
03:52Right then, Serena let out a gasp.
03:54She gestured for me to look at her phone screen.
03:56It was an Instagram live stream.
03:58Someone had started streaming early.
04:00The pack elder inside was reciting the vows.
04:03But I wasn't the Luna standing there.
04:05Varelda stood next to Elisen.
04:07Stop the car.
04:09All our attention was drawn to the screen.
04:11We're just practicing.
04:13Serena sneered and turned up the volume.
04:15Kale heard Varelda's laughter and the pack elder's speech coming from the phone.
04:19He instantly knew what was happening.
04:21His face drained of color.
04:22He turned around in panic.
04:24Afina, they're just messing around.
04:25It's just an illusion magic.
04:27I'll curse them out right now.
04:28Something inside me finally snapped.
04:30I lifted my gaze and let out a mocking smile.
04:33Since he wants to mate with her, I'll let him.
04:35Just pull over nearby.
04:36You don't need to drive inside.
04:38A sudden commotion came from ahead.
04:40A luxury car blocked the middle of the road.
04:43Sailon stepped out of the vehicle ahead.
04:45I reached my hand out to him.
04:46Kale hadn't even processed what was happening.
04:49I had already pushed the car door open.
04:52Afina, what are you doing?
04:53Kale hurriedly got out too, trying to stop me.
04:56Sailon pressed an elegant kiss to the back of my hand.
05:00I will take you away.
05:03How can you leave with him?
05:05Today is your mating ceremony with Yilison.
05:07That stuff earlier was just a joke.
05:09Don't take it seriously.
05:11Is mating with another woman also a joke?
05:14This, how could, no, it's not like that.
05:18Sailon didn't spare him a glance.
05:20Without a word, he scooped me into his arms,
05:23sparing me the trouble of walking in my heels.
05:25Later, that image would haunt Eliezen.
05:27Eliezen kept checking his phone.
05:29He had ordered Kale to report Afina's status every half hour.
05:32However, the update was 10 minutes late this time,
05:35with no news at all.
05:36They were still going through the rehearsal.
05:38The pack elder handed him the moonstone ring.
05:41Afina isn't actually mad, is she?
05:44It's just a rehearsal.
05:48Yilison, Afina knows.
05:49Knows what?
05:50Everything.
05:51She went to the Tide Temple across the street.
05:56He rushed to the doorway and grabbed a servant standing there.
06:00Answer me.
06:00Who is holding a mating ceremony across the street?
06:03It's Sealon of the Tideborn Pack.
06:07He knew this man.
06:08A familiar dread hit him hard.
06:10The servant noticed his terrible expression
06:12and quietly backed away a few steps.
06:14Afina asked me to pass on a message.
06:16She wishes you and Verelda a happy mating.
06:18Eliezen gripped his phone tightly.
06:20He forced a relaxed laugh.
06:22Impossible.
06:23How could Afina mate with anyone else?
06:25We are mates fated by the moon goddess.
06:28What would happen if another alpha stole you away?
06:30I would only ever be your Luna.
06:32A sudden wave of regret hit him.
06:34He gripped his own hair.
06:36No, no.
06:37My Afina can't become someone else's Luna.
06:39I have to go bring her back.
06:41I need to find her.
06:42Panic overtook his face.
06:44His beta crew also realized the problem
06:46and hurried outside with him.
06:47The guests already inside the hall
06:49looked at each other in sheer confusion.
06:50Weren't we told the Luna makes her grand entrance last?
06:53Why is there a female beta
06:54rehearsing the ceremony early?
06:55They even exchanged rings.
06:57Isn't this a betrayal to the Luna
06:59and a massive disrespect to the moon goddess?
07:01Who wears a mating ring twice?
07:03Verelda's face flushed bright red
07:04under the harsh whispers.
07:05She fled from the center of the room to a corner.
07:08Eliezen's parents looked grim.
07:10They complained in hushed voices.
07:12We used to think she'd be useful by Yelison's side.
07:14How did she turn out like this?
07:15Verelda has completely crossed the line.
07:17Why did she come back today?
07:18Did Yelison ask her to return?
07:22Please don't misunderstand.
07:24Verelda and our son grew up like siblings.
07:26She spent years away from the pack.
07:28She simply doesn't understand Velik's rules.
07:30The guests whispered among themselves.
07:32This is absolutely in outrageous.
07:35Eliezen didn't step up to explain himself.
07:37He was staring at a viral live stream on his phone.
07:40It was a real-time broadcast of Sailon
07:42and Athena's mating ceremony.
07:43Kale pointed at the man on the screen.
07:45He's the one who blocked our car on the road.
07:47He carried Afelna into his vehicle himself.
07:48He also carried her all the way into the temple.
07:51Eliezen was completely speechless.
07:53At the time, he had actually thought
07:55Athena wouldn't get far in her high heels.
07:57Perhaps this was the exact difference between them.
08:00Another beta noticed Eliezen's dark expression
08:02and sharply elbowed Kale.
08:03Stop talking nonsense.
08:05Athena is probably just putting on an act out of spite.
08:07Eliezen fiercely regretted driving away without me.
08:10He frantically bombarded Serena's phone with texts.
08:13Afina, I was wrong.
08:15Just give me one chance to explain.
08:16I shouldn't have ignored your feelings.
08:18I've rearranged the ceremony.
08:20I'm just waiting for you to come see me.
08:21We are fated mates.
08:23Our scents match perfectly
08:24and we made a promise long ago.
08:26You can only be my Luna.
08:27Serena silently handed her phone to me,
08:30rolling her eyes.
08:31I glanced at the screen, unimpressed.
08:33I sent Eliezen the audio I had recorded in the car earlier.
08:36Then, I blocked him.
08:38Sailon had stationed numerous bodyguards outside the temple.
08:41He made absolutely sure Eliezen couldn't crash the ceremony.
08:45He carefully arranged the train of my gown.
08:48Only then did he allow the photographer to take pictures.
08:51My Luna should appear in her most beautiful and perfect state.
08:54To him, it was as if no one else existed but me.
08:57Right before cutting our palms to exchange blood,
09:00I tugged on Sealon's sleeve.
09:01Sealon, I can't complete the bond with you, not yet.
09:05Are you really sure about this?
09:07Sailon froze for a second.
09:08His hand brushed against the back of my neck,
09:11gently stroking my skin.
09:12It's okay.
09:13I can wait.
09:14I'll wait until you completely let him go.
09:17I'll wait until the Moon Goddess is willing to bless us as a new pair.
09:20I looked deeply into his eyes.
09:22I bless you too as well.
09:23We swore our vows to the Moon Goddess.
09:25We willingly became each other's mates.
09:28We marked each other.
09:30I could almost see his inner wolf wagging its tail happily,
09:33looking like its deepest wish had just come true.
09:35Everyone offered their blessings, celebrating my new role as his Luna.
09:39Sealon is a good kid.
09:40You should have chosen him from the start.
09:42By unspoken agreement, none of them brought up the incident with Elyzen.
09:46They just warmly greeted the guests.
09:48Good thing she dodged a bullet.
09:50Serena quietly wiped away her tears as Sealon,
09:52and I finally completed the ceremony.
09:54Elyzen watched helplessly as the ceremony ended on the screen.
09:57How did Afina find out about all this?
10:00I'm sorry.
10:01I accidentally let it slip, but I wasn't the one behind that rehearsal stunt.
10:04Someone started a live stream.
10:05The girls saw it.
10:07It was just a coincidence.
10:08There would have been no coincidence if he had done nothing wrong.
10:11After the ceremony, Serena shot Sealon a point of glare.
10:15I told him, if he hesitated, he'd lose you.
10:17But he refused to listen, saying you were too young.
10:20He was just terrified you'd reject him and never want to see him again.
10:24Otherwise, how could he let you suffer such humiliation today?
10:27Sealon didn't say a word.
10:28He just looked at me cautiously.
10:30Afina, I'm just so glad I could help you.
10:32Whether you're willing to form a mate bond with me or not,
10:34I will always stand behind you.
10:36I just wanted to fight for a chance.
10:38I couldn't bear watching you become someone else's Luna.
10:41From now on, can you try looking at me instead?
10:43His eyes brimmed with deep affection.
10:45He gently grabbed my hand.
10:47I swear to the moon goddess, I will do my absolute best,
10:50treating you as the most important person in my heart.
10:53I didn't pull my hand away.
10:55Okay.
10:56Sealon's eyes lit up.
10:57He was just about to speak when a male voice cut in.
11:00I object!
11:01It was a leeson.
11:03He rushed in, gasping for air.
11:05None of that counts!
11:06He strode right up to Sealon and grabbed him by the collar.
11:09We are the fated mates.
11:10We made a promise long ago.
11:13She has always seen you as a brother.
11:15How can you be so shameless?
11:17He'd bared his teeth.
11:19His wolf fangs fully extended.
11:21Sealon remained completely unaffected.
11:24He just let out a soft chuckle and shook off a leeson's grip.
11:27A terrifying aura erupted from him, forcing a leeson to stumble back a few steps.
11:31Sealon's inner wolf finally materialized.
11:34Shameless!
11:35Who exactly is being shameless here?
11:37It is shameless to abandon your Luna on your mating day.
11:40It is shameless to treat a female beta as your most important person.
11:44You don't deserve to be chosen by Afina.
11:47Eliezen couldn't withstand Sealon's power.
11:49He cast a pathetic, desperate look at me.
11:52Afina, you still love me, don't you?
11:54I know you're just acting out of spite right now.
11:56Let's go back, okay?
11:56I can throw you a brand new ceremony.
11:58This is all just a misunderstanding.
12:00I remained silent, just staring at him quietly.
12:03Eliezen grew even more frantic at my silence.
12:06A misunderstanding?
12:07Was it a misunderstanding to leave the pack for Varela on every anniversary?
12:10Or to abandon me today?
12:11Or when you let her take my place in our ceremony?
12:14Eliezen's face turned even paler.
12:16After all these years together, can't you give me one more chance?
12:20Didn't I already give you one?
12:21I told you, if you walked out that door, our mating was off.
12:24Did you think I was bluffing?
12:25Eliezen was left speechless.
12:27He froze for a long time.
12:29He struggled to his feet, straightening his clothes.
12:32I spent half a year planning that ceremony.
12:34The least you could do is go take a look.
12:36We are mates chosen by the Moon Goddess.
12:38How can our bond break over something so small?
12:41Eliezen's beta crew finally rushed in.
12:43Afina, you can't let all of Yilison's hard work go to waste just because you're throwing a fit.
12:47His friends and relatives are all waiting for you.
12:49This isn't just personal anymore.
12:50This affects both packs.
12:52Our families have political ties.
12:53Walking out like this humiliates everyone.
12:55I frowned in annoyance.
12:57I felt the aura radiating from Ceylon grow even stronger.
13:00With a terrifying hum, Ceylon's massive white wolf fully emerged.
13:04It pinned the blabbering beta to the ground with a single swipe of its paw.
13:08Why didn't you think about the two packs when you treated Afina like that?
13:11Did you ever give Afina any respect?
13:13Did you ever treat her as your future Luna?
13:16Violent coughing echoed for the room.
13:18None of them could withstand Ceylon's power.
13:21Eliezen choked, coughing up a mouthful of blood.
13:24He clutched his chest, keeping his gaze fixed on me.
13:27Afina, I didn't mean it like that.
13:28There is absolutely nothing between Verelda and me.
13:31She's just a friend.
13:31That's all.
13:32I kept it from you before because I didn't want you to be upset.
13:35I was afraid you'd misunderstand us.
13:37If you're upset about this, I'll banish her from the pack.
13:39I'll never contact her again, okay?
13:41So you knew it would make her upset?
13:43Then why did you still do those things?
13:45Our kind values loyalty above all.
13:47And you?
13:48You hurt her with your lies.
13:50Were you ever loyal to her?
13:51And your pathetic little followers?
13:53They helped you hide the truth from Afina.
13:55And now they have the nerve to guilt trip her?
13:58Who the hell do you think you are?
14:01Now, she has absolutely nothing to do with you.
14:04You're permanently out of the picture.
14:06Sayalon brushed my hair aside, wanting to crush Elizin's last bit of hope.
14:10He showed him the fresh mating mark on the back of my neck.
14:13Sayalon let out a soft scoff and called for his enforcers.
14:16Throw them all out.
14:17Do not let them disturb my Luna ever again.
14:20Elizin stayed awake the entire night.
14:22Sayalon and I had already marked each other, but they were only temporary scent marks.
14:26In the beginning, we even slept in separate rooms.
14:29My parents didn't object when they found out.
14:32They even encouraged us to date properly.
14:34Oh, just take this chance to get to know each other again.
14:37Mating first and falling in love later isn't a bad thing.
14:39Just go with it.
14:40We're just waiting for you two to give us an Alpha Grand Baby soon.
14:44Their eyes lit up with sure excitement as they spoke.
14:47They were already eagerly imagining their retired life babysitting for us.
14:51I helplessly pushed them out the door.
14:53Yeah, yeah, absolutely.
14:55I stared at the fresh flowers that Sayalon replaced every day.
14:59Then, I reached back to touch the nape of my neck.
15:01To keep up appearances, we marked each other regularly just to share our scents.
15:05But if there was no love, how could the marking go so smoothly?
15:10Sayalon walked in right then.
15:11He was holding yet another bouquet of vibrant flowers, still wet with morning dew.
15:16Darling, are they pretty?
15:17Do you like them?
15:18He leaned in close.
15:19Something warm and furry brushed against my calf again.
15:22Sayalon, your tail's out, again.
15:24I'm just too happy.
15:26Elizin didn't give up after Varelda left.
15:29He came looking for me several times.
15:31He had lost a lot of weight.
15:33Dark circles bruised the skin beneath his eyes, and his jaw was covered in thick stubble.
15:37I didn't even need a mate bond to sense his weakness.
15:40His energy was completely depleted.
15:43Afina, can't you just forgive me?
15:44I showed no reaction.
15:46I simply continued trimming the flower stems, refusing to look at him.
15:50I know I was wrong.
15:51I really do.
15:52I've sent Varelda away, and she will never come back.
15:54I heard you and Selin still haven't formed a true mate bond.
15:57Could you please give me one chance?
16:00Just forgive me this once.
16:01Please stop returning my gifts.
16:03I only want to show you how much I care.
16:05That made me pause.
16:06Gifts?
16:07I'd never seen a single one, which meant Sayalon had dealt with them before they ever reached me.
16:12So, I turned around.
16:14Yilson, we're over.
16:15Don't contact me again.
16:17My alpha gets jealous.
16:18You can always find a new luna.
16:20All color drained from Elyson's face.
16:22He clenched his fists tightly inside his pockets.
16:25He could never hand over that custom moonstone ring he had remade for me.
16:28Darling!
16:29Selin's voice rang out as he returned.
16:31He walked over and took my hand.
16:33Tomorrow, I'm making the bond official.
16:35And this time, she gets the ceremony she deserves.
16:38Mr. Yilson, you are more than welcome to attend.
16:41And Elyson shot me a look of pure heartbreak.
16:43He fled the scene in utter defeat.
16:46Sayalon looked a bit anxious once the man was gone.
16:49Baby, about the gifts, you don't blame me, do you?
16:51I just didn't want him appearing in your world anymore.
16:53I really didn't mean anything else by it.
16:55I don't blame you.
16:56He visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
16:59Who said I agreed to form a mate bond with you?
17:01Sayalon lowered his head.
17:03I just said that on purpose for him to hear.
17:04I won't force you if you aren't ready to bond with me.
17:06You can just take it slow.
17:08Is it possible that a mate bond can form on its own?
17:10I squeezed his hands.
17:12I saw his wolf, and he saw mine.
17:14He released his massive white wolf.
17:16It stood proud and tall, wagging its tail eagerly.
17:19Afina, do you mean, oh no.
17:21I rested my forehead against his.
17:24We could hear each other's frantic heartbeats.
17:26We were always meant to be mates.
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