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Fleeing the Alpha - Mommy's Ultimate Escape
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00:02The very first thing my father did upon being crowned Alpha King was to strip my mother bare and drag
00:07her through the mud.
00:08Then, he turned around and placed the lowliest maid, Elena, onto the Luna's throne, the very seat my mother had
00:14held for ten years.
00:15During a pack banquet, Elena openly mocked the elders, calling them outdated and stuffy.
00:20What a rigid and outdated attitude!
00:22In response, my father punished my mother with twenty lashes of a silver whip.
00:26His excuse? She had failed to properly discipline her new mistress.
00:29You are nothing but a servant now. Taking the punishment for your mistress is your duty.
00:35Because of that, the silver strikes left permanent burning scars across my mother's face.
00:39When Elena stumbled while reciting the Codex of the Moon Goddess, my father forced my mother to her knees to
00:44transcribe it a hundred times.
00:45A failure as a mentor warrants punishment.
00:49Finally, something inside my mother broke.
00:51I want that pendant.
00:54Panic flashed in my father's eyes as the realization finally hit him.
00:57She no longer loved him. She was done waiting for him.
01:00During the Hunting Moon Festival, Elena once again stole another wolf's kill to claim as her own.
01:04And in the process, she bit and injured the favorite pup of my grandfather, the former Alpha King.
01:09When the pack howled for Elena's execution, my father's eyes blazed crimson.
01:13He did the unthinkable. He begged my pregnant mother to take the fall for Elena.
01:16Elena is just fiercely competitive. She didn't mean any harm.
01:20Please, take the punishment for her.
01:21I swear to you, this is the last time. I'll discipline her strictly from now on, and I will make
01:27this up to you.
01:28Instead of her usual hysterics, my mother simply and calmly agreed.
01:32As her unborn pup was reduced to a pool of blood, I saw an ancient, glowing parchment materialize above her
01:37head.
01:37The prophecy has failed, Seraphina. You will die in three days.
01:41Servants rushed past me, carrying basin after basin of scarlet water.
01:44I didn't know what a prophecy was, but I knew what death meant.
01:47I grabbed my mother's cold hand.
01:50Mommy, Alera doesn't want you to die. You promised you'd watch me grow up.
01:55She smiled at me. Her eyes, which used to fill with such agony whenever my father punished her to assert
02:00his dominance, were now completely hollow.
02:03I'm not dying, my sweet child, she whispered.
02:06I'm just going home.
02:08I trembled.
02:09But Mama, Grandpa was framed and executed by Dad.
02:14We have no home anymore.
02:16It all started when Elena casually complained that living at Grandpa's house made her unhappy.
02:21To vent his anger, Father framed my grandfather on charges of colluding with demon hunters.
02:27His original intention was only to frighten Mother, but Elena accidentally left the forged evidence in the palace.
02:33The pack flew into a rage and ordered the execution of my grandfather's entire clan, who had loyally served three
02:38generations of wolf kings.
02:40Mother and I knelt and begged Father to explain.
02:42But Father said, Elena was of low birth and pure-hearted. If people found out she had forged evidence for
02:48revenge, she would be branded a witch.
02:50So, Father confirmed the charges against Grandpa's family.
02:53My grandfather, the meritorious official who had helped him win the hearts of the wolf pack, along with over a
02:58hundred members of our clan, were all executed.
03:01Mother broke down and went on a hunger strike seeking death.
03:04You can't die. If you do, I'll have Erwin go down and be with you.
03:08Every time I thought of my uncle, who used to carry me on his back to ride snow wolves, and
03:12my eldest aunt, who made me pretty dresses.
03:14All gone. I wanted to cry. I threw myself onto Mother.
03:18I don't want Mama to leave. I don't want the last person who loves me to disappear, too.
03:26Just as my words fell, a tall shadow loomed over me. Father picked me up, sat me on his lap,
03:31and used those hands, full of false pity, to caress Mother's cheek.
03:34I know you're still angry at me for disregarding our flesh and blood, but you shouldn't frighten the child with
03:39death.
03:40Here is compensation for you. Look, see if there's anything you and Elena like.
03:45Father was always like this, apologizing with gifts after hurting us.
03:49But Mother didn't even glance at the jewelry. They were all the rejects Elena had picked over.
03:53Her gaze was fixed on the pendant at his waist.
03:56I want that pendant.
03:58Father paused, looking displeased.
04:00That's an old item you gave me as a birthday grift before you joined the pack.
04:04Mother's eyes were vacant.
04:06I once gave it to a former lover. You are not him, so I want it back.
04:10Father's hands holding me trembled, and his voice choked.
04:12I was wrong, but Elena has a pitiful background and a pure heart.
04:15She once tried to kill herself out of shame over this matter.
04:18I made her wolf queen to save her life.
04:20The one I love is you.
04:23He had said these words too many times.
04:26But even I could see that Father didn't want to save her.
04:28He had fallen in love with Elena.
04:31Mother once said she hoped I would marry someone like how Father had loved her.
04:34Someone who would cook for her, comb her hair, and give her the best of everything.
04:38But after he slept with Elena, the things Mother liked were taken away by him.
04:42And given to Elena, many of the precious jewels left by Grandmother were also sent over.
04:46I knew he no longer loved Mother.
04:48Mother stretched out a trembling hand, asking for that pendant.
04:52Give me the pendant.
04:53But Father refused.
04:54No.
04:56Until Elena's maidservant arrived.
05:00Wolf king! Her majesty the wolf queen's heart is unwell!
05:03Please go see her!
05:04I was roughly pushed away by Father and nearly fell.
05:07He turned to leave, but Mother grabbed the hem of his clothes.
05:10Give it to me.
05:11The maidservant had a weeping look.
05:14Father sighed helplessly and tossed the pendant onto the bed.
05:17He also took away all the healers from Mother's room.
05:20Mother was bleeding profusely, and it wouldn't stop.
05:22I wanted to beg him to leave one healer, but Mother held my hand.
05:25Be good, Elada.
05:27Mama is fine.
05:29I blew on the wound on Mother's abdomen, just as she used to do when I was hurt.
05:33She finally closed her eyes to rest.
05:36An hour later, Father returned with Elena.
05:39Elena is homesick and wants to eat the ice cream she often had at your father's manor.
05:43No one but you can make it.
05:45Serafina, go make it for her.
05:47Her voice was weak.
05:48I just miscarried it and am covered in blood.
05:52I fear I will spoil the wolf king and wolf queen's moon.
05:58Elena bit her lip and knelt on the ground.
06:00I'm sorry, sister.
06:02Sorry for your child.
06:04Sorry for the kindness of your clan.
06:07Father couldn't bear it and helped her up.
06:09His gaze shifted from concern and reluctance to coldness when looking at Mother.
06:13He forcibly dragged her up from the bed.
06:15You will do it.
06:16Just this once.
06:17For her sake, bear with it, okay?
06:19Seeing Mother's pained expression, I stood between them.
06:22Dad, Mama is unwell.
06:26Elora will make it.
06:27But Mother pushed me into the nanny's arms.
06:29She sneered at Father.
06:31This is your compensation?
06:34Disgusting!
06:35Father looked slightly flustered, but ultimately said nothing.
06:38Mother was weak and didn't finish making the ice cream until noon the next day.
06:42When I went to find her, her white shirt was soaked through with blood,
06:45and she was lying motionless on the ground.
06:48Mom!
06:49Mom!
06:49I ran, crying to beg Father.
06:51He was feeding Elena ice cream.
06:54Dad!
06:55Mama's bleeding so much!
06:57She's dying!
06:57Father's expression changed, and he stood up to leave, but Elena grabbed him.
07:01Wolf King, Sister must be angry because I made her prepare food.
07:06She wants you to feel sorry for her.
07:08It's all my fault.
07:10I don't deserve to be Wolf Queen.
07:13You go.
07:13I will go cunt out to sister and apologize.
07:16Father hesitated.
07:17A flash of anger in his eyes, he slammed the table.
07:20She's been spoiled rotten.
07:21She's usually strong and healthy.
07:23It's just a miscarriage.
07:25What a fuss.
07:26And you!
07:27At such a young age, she's taught you to use such despicable means to compete for favor.
07:32Vile!
07:33Go tell your mother I have no time.
07:35If she wants to pretend, let her pretend all she wants.
07:38Once, even if I had a slight fever, Father would panic.
07:42Why had it become like this?
07:43I didn't lie!
07:46Mama really fainted!
07:48I heard them say, Mama is dying!
07:51Please, go see her!
07:53My father didn't even look at me and said impatiently,
07:56Nonsense!
07:57Take her away and confine her.
08:00I woke up again to the sound of familiar crying outside.
08:03Elena falsely accused Mother of forcing her to drink a withering curse that could make one infertile.
08:08As soon as I left the room, I saw Mother kneeling on the ground, her face deathly pale.
08:12Elena was crying in Father's arms.
08:14Wolf King, you must seek justice for me!
08:18Just yesterday, you said you wanted me to bear a bunch of children to bring joy to your knees!
08:22Father frowned.
08:23I rushed over.
08:24It wasn't Mama!
08:26Last time, Elena said it was wasteful for Mama to eat leftovers and punished her with half a year's salary.
08:33The servants haven't received bonuses for half a year.
08:35The healer said the medicinal ingredient for the withering curse is very expensive.
08:39Where would she get the money?
08:40Father's face darkened.
08:42When did this happen?
08:43Who eats leftovers?
08:46Wolf King, do you think my punishment was wrong?
08:48If so, I'm not worthy of be Wolf Queen.
08:51I grew up eating leftovers and I turned out fine, didn't I?
08:56I know you despise my low and filthy origins, that I deserve to be poisoned!
09:02Father pulled her back into his embrace and kissed her forehead, the way he used to hold me and Mother.
09:06You are the Wolf Queen.
09:07Whatever you want is fine.
09:09This punishment is entirely reasonable.
09:11Someone, drag her away.
09:13She has committed insubordination and poisoned the Wolf Queen.
09:16Demote her to a breeding slave.
09:20But Elena was not happy.
09:22I am low in status.
09:24My life as worthless as weeds.
09:27Thank you for the Wolf King's great favor.
09:29I just wonder if there will be more people coming to poison me in the future.
09:33Father sighed.
09:36Then what does Elena want?
09:38I will agree to anything.
09:40Elena feels insecure.
09:41I fear that if you have another child, you will no longer want me.
09:46Father frowned, looking at Mother's vacant eyes.
09:48A flicker of panic in his eyes.
09:50All right.
09:51Then administer the withering curse to her.
09:53Let her suffer a hundredfold pain for you.
09:55Okay?
09:57Mother smiled bitterly.
09:59Kyle Blackhurst, I truly regret ever being with you.
10:03Elena feels insecure.
10:04She doesn't want you to have a son before her.
10:07So she framed you.
10:09I already know everything.
10:11I didn't want to undermine her authority.
10:12So I pretended to be angry and took her away.
10:16We agreed to have a son and a daughter.
10:19How could I harm you?
10:21With that, he pretended great fury and left with Elena.
10:25The servants forcibly poured three large bowls of bitter medicine down Mother's throat.
10:29He thought Mother would be fine.
10:30But a moment later, Mother was writhing in pain on the ground,
10:34staining the stone path with her blood.
10:36Mama!
10:37Mama, how could this happen?
10:39No matter what I did, I couldn't stop the bleeding.
10:41I crawled on all fours to find Father, but Mother held me tightly.
10:45In a daze, I saw the ancient parchment scroll above her head.
10:48Serafina, vital force severely depleased.
10:51Premature death.
10:53Countdown.
10:54Three hours.
10:56Tears slid down her face.
10:58It's okay.
11:00Mommy is fine.
11:01Don't go find him.
11:02Mommy doesn't have much time left.
11:04Just spend this last night with Mama.
11:05If you feel pain, don't blame Mama for not protecting you well or treating your injuries.
11:09Okay?
11:10I sobbed uncontrollably.
11:12Mama, I'm not in pain.
11:14Allura isn't hurting.
11:16You'll get better.
11:17I'll go get the ginseng Grandpa left behind.
11:19It will definitely save you.
11:21I rushed to the storeroom to find the ginseng,
11:23only to be told by servants that Father had already taken it to nourish Elena's body.
11:27My legs went weak, but I still dashed toward the main hall.
11:30Dad!
11:31Liar!
11:32You said Mama would be fine!
11:34Liar!
11:34He glanced at me and was about to rise,
11:36but Elena whispered something to him and closed the door.
11:39I ran back and looked at Mother,
11:40who had lost her warmth and was rapidly cooling.
11:43Mama, don't leave Elena.
11:45What should I do to save you?
11:48Just sleep in Mommy's embrace for this last night,
11:52even if it's only one night.
11:56Crying, I helped Mother back to the bedroom.
11:58I traded the jewelry she gave me for hot water and charcoal.
12:01It was clearly midsummer, yet I lit a charcoal fire.
12:04The servants looked at me as if I were crazy,
12:06but I didn't know any other way to warm her cold body.
12:10Don't burn it anymore.
12:12Mama isn't cold.
12:13Mama is tired.
12:15Sleep in Mommy's arms, okay?
12:17I held back my tears and carefully lay down beside her.
12:20Just as she used to pat me to sleep, I clumsily patted her back.
12:23Don't be afraid, Mama.
12:25Everything will be fine.
12:27Everything will be okay.
12:28If Mama goes away,
12:30Alera, are you willing to go to a new world with Mama?
12:33A world without Dad?
12:34Without Elena?
12:35Just the two of us.
12:38Elena didn't like me.
12:39She always said I offended her.
12:41Dad never protected me, either.
12:42I nodded desperately.
12:43I'm willing.
12:44As long as Mama don't die.
12:46Wherever you go, I'll go.
12:48She smiled.
12:49If Mama doesn't wake up in a while,
12:50don't be scared.
12:51Don't make a fuss.
12:53Mama's just going to wait for you in another world.
12:56Take a strand of Mama's hair and keep it with you as you sleep.
12:59Tomorrow you'll be able to see me, okay?
13:01I took that strand of golden hair.
13:03Mama can't lie to me.
13:05She kissed my forehead.
13:07Mama will never lie to you.
13:09After speaking, her breathing seemed to steady a bit.
13:12She patted me to sleep.
13:13Exhausted, I fell asleep.
13:15When I woke again, her body was stiff and cold.
13:19Remembering her words, I held back my tears.
13:21Allora isn't afraid.
13:23I'll be able to see Mama soon.
13:25I clumsily draped her favorite silk robe over her.
13:28Father once said Mother's skin was delicate
13:30and could only wear this one.
13:32Just as I finished dressing,
13:33a sharp announcement came from the entrance.
13:36The former Wolf King arrives.
13:39The former Wolf King, my grandfather,
13:42dragged Elena and pressed her to kneel in the courtyard.
13:46Impuist!
13:46Did you resent me for punishing you
13:48and use dark arts to murder the fourth prince?
13:51Father immediately shielded Elena.
13:53This has nothing to do with the Wolf Queen.
13:56This is what I dug up from the garden.
13:58What is this?
14:01Father panicked.
14:02Seeing the familiar spell,
14:03he recognized it as one Elena could do.
14:06Father, it must be Serafina.
14:08She and the Wolf Queen are sisters.
14:10It must be her resenting my punishment
14:11and deliberately taking revenge.
14:12I will certainly make her apologize to the fourth prince.
14:15Grandfather frowned and looked around.
14:18Serafina is already dead.
14:19How can you punish her?
14:22Elena's eyes flashed with terror as she looked at father.
14:25Wolf King, this...
14:26This must be Serafina.
14:28She knew she had done wrong.
14:29She was afraid, so she killed herself.
14:31Wolf King, I really didn't know.
14:33Seeing everyone's stern expressions.
14:36I picked up the cross and revealed the curse on it.
14:39No!
14:39This was clearly Elena's doing.
14:41I saw her studying it.
14:43Mama didn't commit suicide.
14:45Dad made Mommy wear a mask
14:46and go to the aircree rain Elena's place
14:48to block an arrow for the fourth prince,
14:50which caused the miscarriage.
14:51Then Elena claimed Mama poisoned the ice cream,
14:54forcing Dad to administer the withering curse to Mama,
14:56causing her death.
14:57Mama drank the cursed potion,
14:59bled so much,
15:00and died last night.
15:03Nonsense!
15:04I clearly said to switch it for a tonic!
15:07How could it be real cursed herbs?
15:09This must be your mother,
15:11angry that I broke her heart,
15:13pretending to be Dez!
15:15Grandfather was disgusted by father's loss of composure.
15:18Enough!
15:19Look at the state you're in!
15:22Someone go check on Serafina.
15:24Father shouted loudly.
15:26How is that possible?
15:27She was so healthy!
15:28She was fine just yesterday!
15:30But just as he finished speaking,
15:31a servant ran over,
15:33pale-faced.
15:34Then Mother's stiff body was carried out.
15:36Wolf King!
15:38Wolf Queen Serafina is dead!
15:43Father instantly ran to Mother's side,
15:45the fury in his eyes turning to terror.
15:47Wake up!
15:48I will never make you take the blame for Elena again!
15:51Father turned to glare at Elena
15:52and rushed over to choke her neck.
15:54You switched the medicine?
15:55You wanted her dead?
15:57I indulged you.
15:58I pretended not to see your charades.
16:00I protected your dignity in the pack.
16:02Why did you kill her?
16:04Elena's eyes rolled back as she was choked,
16:06gasping.
16:07No!
16:08No, I don't know!
16:10I swear I don't know!
16:12It must have been those servants!
16:14They changed the medicine on their own to frame me!
16:16Hearing this, the servants all knelt down.
16:19No!
16:19It wasn't us!
16:20It was the Wolf Queen's order!
16:22She said no fortune should be full Serafina.
16:25All the tonic medicine for her was to be replaced with withering curse herbs.
16:29This time she specifically ordered a larger dose
16:31to ensure Serafina could never bear children again.
16:34Elena, red-eyed, screamed hysterically at them.
16:37Grandfather frowned.
16:39Wolf Queen Elena Hart is crude and narrow-minded,
16:42has repeatedly harmed the Wolf King's bloodline,
16:44and cruelly murdered Serafina.
16:46Throw her into the dungeon and execute her.
16:49Grandfather turned to leave,
16:50but I saw the unwillingness in his eyes.
16:53At that moment, I suddenly remembered Mother's words
16:55telling me to stay away from Grandfather.
16:57She said Grandfather's fourth prince
16:59had always been the most capable of inheriting,
17:02second only to Father.
17:03He had always wanted to find fault with Father,
17:05so the pack would depose him
17:06and install the fourth prince as Wolf King.
17:09Mother told me to be well-behaved
17:10and not cause trouble for Father,
17:12but she always considered Father in everything,
17:15and in the end,
17:16she was killed by Father.
17:17Father watched expressionlessly
17:19as Elena was dragged away.
17:20Wolf King, save me!
17:22Wolf King, you promised to protect me for life!
17:25But Father said nothing,
17:26letting the guards take her away.
17:28He just stared blankly at Mother's corpse,
17:30as if he was regretting.
17:32He didn't allow the servants to take Mother away,
17:34but carried her back to the bedchamber.
17:36He pulled me into the room.
17:38After closing the door, he shushed.
17:40Good girl, Alara.
17:41Mama is just asleep.
17:42We mustn't wake her.
17:45I remember I was not yet three years old,
17:47back when Elena was not yet Wolf Queen,
17:49and Mother was still Father's true mate.
17:51At noon, she was napping in the room.
17:53Father quietly carried me
17:54and slipped into the room,
17:55sitting by her bed.
17:56I was too little and wanted to laugh
17:58and have Mama hold me.
17:59But Father covered my mouth
18:00and whispered that Mama was tired
18:01and mustn't be woken.
18:02We just sat by the bed,
18:04watching Mother smile or frown in her sleep.
18:05Father would draw her face on paper,
18:08sometimes adding me in,
18:09until a strand of hair fell on her cheek
18:11and she slightly furrowed her brows in sleep.
18:14Father would immediately brush it away for her,
18:16but usually Mother would wake from his movement.
18:19Father would grin foolishly,
18:21pull me down,
18:21and lie beside her.
18:23The three of us lay on the bed.
18:25Father said he would give me
18:26many younger brothers and sisters to play with.
18:28Mother said he was dreaming.
18:30Back then, Mama's embrace was sweet and soft.
18:33Dad's arms were strong and reliable.
18:34We were so happy.
18:36Those drawings were treasured in Father's study.
18:38Later, Elena accidentally burned them.
18:40After that, Mother never drew for him again.
18:42Everything was ruined by Father.
18:45I glared at him.
18:47Mama is dead.
18:48You killed her.
18:50She will never come back.
18:52I hate you.
18:53I don't want you anymore.
18:55With that, I ran out crying.
18:57Turning into an alley,
18:59I saw Grandfather talking to one of Father's maidservants.
19:01The clan is too protective of the Wolf King.
19:04To depose him,
19:05a serious crime is needed.
19:06Watch him,
19:07and act according to my plan.
19:09I didn't know where I got the courage.
19:10My mind was filled with the thought
19:12that Grandpa and Mama
19:12couldn't die in vain like this.
19:14Dad framed Grandpa,
19:16and even bribed demon hunters
19:18to frame Grandpa in prison.
19:20Grandfather,
19:20I know you don't like me and Mama,
19:22but I hate Dad.
19:24He killed Mama and Grandpa's whole family.
19:27Before I go, Mama,
19:28I want to avenge them.
19:29Please help me.
19:32Not long after Grandfather left,
19:34Father found me in the alley with his men.
19:36He hugged me tightly,
19:37his eyes red.
19:38Alara,
19:38you are all Dad has left.
19:40Don't leave Dad.
19:42Once,
19:43how I longed for him
19:44to come back from Elena's side,
19:45to hold me,
19:46love me,
19:47and play with Mama and me.
19:49But now,
19:49being coaxed by him,
19:51there was not a trace of joy
19:52or excitement in my heart.
19:54I only wished for Night to come quickly.
19:56Hurry!
19:58Tomorrow morning,
19:59I would be able to see Mama.
20:00At dusk,
20:01when Father was coaxing me to sleep as usual,
20:04I saw a maidservant
20:05sneakily come out of his study.
20:07It was the one who had spoken with Grandfather
20:08at the alley entrance today.
20:10She looked guilty,
20:11as if she had hidden something in her sleeve.
20:13After she left,
20:13about half an hour passed.
20:15The quiet street suddenly became noisy.
20:16Torches lit up the entire Blackwood estate.
20:18The sound of boots scraping
20:19and swords clashing,
20:20sounds only heard on the battlefield,
20:22filled the courtyard.
20:24Following that was the shrill voice of a guard.
20:25By order of the clan,
20:27Wolf King Kyle Blackwood
20:29with demon hunters
20:30and framed loyal subordinates,
20:32arrest everyone in Blackwood Palace!
20:35At that moment,
20:36Father panicked.
20:37He shielded me behind him,
20:39just like before
20:40when I was bullied
20:41by other young princes.
20:42Alara, don't be afraid.
20:44Dad will protect you.
20:46With Dad here,
20:47everything will be fine.
20:48But I looked at him expressionlessly
20:50and pushed him away.
20:51I ran toward Grandfather.
20:53I stood behind him
20:54and looked at Father's incredulous eyes.
20:56I don't want your protection!
20:57I want you to pay with your life
20:58for Mama and Grandpa!
21:00Father's eyes were bloodshot
21:01as he looked at me in agony.
21:03Alara, you...
21:04don't want Dad anymore?
21:06You once said that in this world
21:08the soon you love most
21:08besides Mommy is Dad.
21:10Yes.
21:11That was before.
21:12When we were still a family of three,
21:14when Dad still only loved Mama.
21:16Not now.
21:16I shouted at him.
21:17I don't want you!
21:19From the first time
21:20you made Mama cry,
21:21you stopped being my dear Dad!
21:23I'm going to find Mama!
21:25I will never live with you again!
21:27He collapsed to the ground,
21:28ignoring the pleading gazes
21:29of the servants around him.
21:31He just cried, helplessly.
21:33This time,
21:33neither Mama nor I
21:34would wipe his tears anymore.
21:36Everyone in Blackwood Palace
21:37was thrown into the dungeon.