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00:04At midnight, my soul floated out of the basement.
00:08My bedroom door was shoved open.
00:10My brother Scott barged in, scoffing when he didn't see me.
00:14Aren't you a little old to be playing hide-and-sneak and throwing tantrums?
00:18Normally, I would have argued back.
00:20But this time, I just floated beside him, unable to make a sound.
00:24Scott called my phone.
00:25It went unanswered.
00:28He casually flipped through the journal on my desk.
00:31There was only one thing written inside.
00:3399.
00:34The number of times they had let me down over the beers.
00:36Scott didn't get it.
00:38He frowned, tossed the journal onto the floor, and left a voicemail.
00:42Stop with the stupid games.
00:44Miranda wants your homemade cookies, so get back here and make them for her.
00:48It's her graduation day.
00:50Don't you dare ruin it!
00:52Get home within the hour, and I'll forgive you.
00:55Scott pocketed his phone.
00:57And returned to the living room.
00:58Chelsea's not in her room.
01:00And she's not answering her phone.
01:01She always does this.
01:03We've spoiled her.
01:05No one contacted her this time.
01:09Let's teach her a lesson.
01:10She can cool off on her own.
01:13And she'll come crawling back tomorrow.
01:15Miranda drifted over.
01:16Her face a mask of concern.
01:19Dad, don't say that.
01:21What if something really happened to Chelsea?
01:24Maybe I should text her.
01:26You know, Chelsea and I are so close.
01:28She lowered her eaves.
01:30I watched as she pulled out her phone.
01:32Her slender fingers tapping on the screen.
01:35Hope you enjoyed getting marked up by those rogues.
01:37Who are you screwing now?
01:39The party was a blast, by the way.
01:41Thanks for not showing up.
01:43It would be so much better if you'd just drop dead.
01:45After sending it, she deleted the message and typed a new one.
01:49Sister, are you okay?
01:50We're all so worried about you.
01:52Rawls, you ride it with you.
01:53If you're mad at us, just take it out on me.
01:56Please, just come home.
01:57She held the phone up for everyone to see.
02:00What a perfect portrait of a caring, considerate sister.
02:04Mom pulled her into a hug, her voice dripping with sympathy.
02:08You're always so kind, Miranda.
02:10This has nothing to do with you.
02:12Chelsea is just being immature.
02:14Immature?
02:15A bitter laugh escaped my ghostly form, though no one could hear it.
02:19In their eyes, it was always Miranda.
02:21Who'd even remember today was my Distinguished Service Award,
02:24only given once every two years?
02:26Knowing they'd all celebrate her graduation,
02:29I told them not to come to my ceremony.
02:31I never tried to compete with Miranda for their affection.
02:34But just as I was about to leave for the ceremony,
02:37the front door crashed open.
02:39Three rogue wolves.
02:40They moved fast.
02:42Get your hands off me!
02:43One already had my wrist locked behind my back.
02:46I kicked, connected with someone's shin.
02:48He swore and shoved me into the wall.
02:50My shoulder hit the doorframe.
02:52They dragged me to the basement.
02:54How did you get a key to our house?
02:56One of the men dangled a keychain in front of me.
02:59It was Miranda's.
03:00Your precious little sister handed it over.
03:03Said you're expendable.
03:05Since mom and dad only care about her anyway.
03:08The little silver keychain she'd had since she was 12.
03:10I'd recognize it anywhere.
03:12My blood ran cold.
03:17You bitch!
03:18Liar!
03:20Miranda would never...
03:22Slamming me against the concrete wall.
03:25Forearm pressed to my throat.
03:26Don't bother struggling.
03:29You're not leaving this basement today.
03:31I won't tell anyone, I promise.
03:33Please, just don't kill me.
03:35In the end, they ignored my pleas.
03:37Pinned me down.
03:38Violated me.
03:39And bit my neck wrong.
03:41Taking countless photos amidst their foul taunts.
03:44Fought all my life.
03:45And I was struggling.
03:46My head slammed against the corner of the table.
03:49My blood gushed out instantly.
03:51Terrified.
03:51I fled.
03:52I summoned the last of my strength.
03:54Dragging myself across the floor to my phone.
03:57And try to call...
03:58Mom.
03:58Every werewolf senses mortal danger in family through the pack bond.
04:03Yet they all thought I was just seeking attention.
04:06Not only did they decline my calls.
04:08But they even sent me a message.
04:11Faking suffocation again?
04:13Drop the act.
04:14Your father and I don't have time for your drama.
04:17We've already severed our pack link to you.
04:20Only my mate, Ryan, picked up.
04:22Help me.
04:23Ryan, I'm dying.
04:27Chelsea, cut the drama.
04:29This is Miranda's big day.
04:31There's a limit to your attention seeking.
04:33I already told you I'd make it up to you with a graduation present.
04:36But, Ryan, I was already dying.
04:38A bitter smile touched my lips.
04:40Too bad.
04:41You'll never get the chance to make it up to me.
04:44Within 24 hours, the stench of decay will start to drift from the basement no one ever enters.
04:50Miranda always said she wished I were dead, so no one would compete with her for your love.
04:54Now, her wish has come true.
04:56My spirit was trapped in the living room, forced to watch their cozy family scene.
05:01My father, usually an early sleeper, stayed up, sitting with Miranda as she opened graduation gifts.
05:08My mother was picking out stunning dresses online, promising a whole new wardrobe for Miranda's trip.
05:14Mom, I already have so many clothes.
05:16My closet is full.
05:18Then, we'll put them in Chelsea's room.
05:21She's always so focused on her duties.
05:23She never buys new clothes anyway.
05:26She doesn't need the closet space.
05:28Is that okay?
05:30Chelsea will be upset.
05:32Miranda, you don't have to be so timmed.
05:34This is something Chelsea should do for you as her older sister.
05:38Scott sat nearby, diligently shelling pistachios for Miranda.
05:42I couldn't say a word, just watching the warm scene unfold.
05:45Turns out, a spirit can cry.
05:47The warmth was theirs.
05:48The loneliness was mine.
05:50But Chelsea's still not back.
05:51And she's not replying to my texts.
05:54Is she still mad at us?
05:56I feel so terrible with her not here.
05:59At the sound of Miranda's voice, the three of them finally shifted their attention from her and remembered me.
06:05Dad frowned instinctively.
06:09Don't mind her.
06:10She just wants us to revolve around her.
06:14When will she ever grow up?
06:15Mom's face showed a flicker of impatience.
06:19It's just a distinguished service award.
06:21They give one out every two years.
06:23Do you know Miranda's college graduation only happens once?
06:27Why must she throw a tantrum on a day like this?
06:31Mom, don't say that.
06:32Chelsea will be sad if she hears you.
06:34She had to practically beg for that award.
06:39Oh, did I just say that out loud?
06:43I knew Miranda was never innocent.
06:46Growing up, my grades were always better than hers.
06:49Yet even with Mom, Dad and Scott wrapped around her finger.
06:52Miranda would still make up lies about me plagiarizing.
06:55Dad never questioned it.
06:57He just beat me.
06:58I'd long told myself I'd find my mate someday.
07:00I'd finally know what it felt like to be someone's first choice.
07:04Just once.
07:05The two years with Ryan and his heart still drifted to Miranda.
07:08I should have been sad.
07:10Maybe I was just numb.
07:11My soul was too numb to feel pain.
07:14The housekeeper brought out a platter of desserts.
07:16All of them Miranda's favorites.
07:18Naturally, they stopped talking about me.
07:20Miranda, college must have been tough.
07:23Here, eat more of your favorites.
07:25She smiled brightly, boasting about he achievements in college.
07:29She'd already landed an internship at a top investment bank on Wall Street.
07:33Her future was boundless.
07:34Dad and Scott listened, showering her with praise.
07:37And I just floated silently to the side.
07:40The clock struck one in the morning.
07:41I still hadn't appeared.
07:43Caught.
07:44Save this for Chelsea.
07:45She can have it when she's done with her tantrum and comes back.
07:48Let's not have her think we only favor Miranda.
07:50See?
07:50We saved some for her.
07:52I stared at the tart slices, feeling nothing.
07:55Scott thought for a moment, then reached for the plate.
07:58Suddenly, Miranda shrieked and snatched her back from where it rested near a gift.
08:02Mom!
08:02It hurts!
08:04This gift, it's silver!
08:06It hurts!
08:07Dad, Mom, and Scott immediately rushed to her side.
08:10Seeing the red, burn-like mark on Miranda's palm, they panicked.
08:14We weren't around any humans at the party?
08:16Which werewolf would send a gift made of silver?
08:19That gift box, is that Chelsea's?
08:23Mom, please don't blame Chelsea.
08:26The gift was on my bedside table this morning.
08:29I'm just happy she was willing to give me a present.
08:31I knew it.
08:32That's why she's been dragging her feet and not coming home.
08:37She was plotting to hurt Miranda!
08:40How could I have such a vicious sister?
08:41Enough!
08:42Stop arguing and get Miranda to the pack healer!
08:45Dad kicked the gift box, the one Miranda had stolen from my room, and slammed his hand on the table
08:51in fury.
08:51We're out of gauze.
08:53I'll get some from the basement.
08:54Miranda's eyes darted around.
08:55She grabbed Scott's arm.
08:57Don't go!
08:58The healer will have gauze.
08:59It hurts so much.
09:01If Scott had taken one step closer to the basement, he would have smelled the overwhelming stench.
09:06But it was not to be.
09:08At Miranda's words, the family hurried away, leaving only my spirit floating in the empty living room.
09:15I wanted to scream that I hadn't done anything, but I could no longer speak.
09:19And I knew that even if I could, they would never believe me.
09:23So be it.
09:24The housekeeper, hearing the commotion, came out to clean up the mess and sighed.
09:28Miss Chelsea, why do you never learn to protect yourself?
09:34My spirit floated back to my room.
09:36Seeing the journal on my desk, a flood of memories washed over me.
09:40When I was 10, our family held the decennial bloodline awakening ceremony.
09:45That day would determine every cub's future status and power within the pack.
09:50Scott was first.
09:51His wolf form was pure black, a symbol of power and future leadership.
09:56Dad looked at him with undisguised pride.
09:58When it was Miranda's turn, her wolf was a rare snow white, possessing a natural aura
10:04of peace that calmed all the pack members around her.
10:07Mom held her, calling her the family's treasure.
10:11Not wanting to disappoint my parents, I stepped onto the awakening platform filled with anticipation.
10:16But when my wolf form appeared, everyone fell silent.
10:19My wolf was just an ordinary gray wolf.
10:22No special abilities, no rare coat color.
10:25So plain that I would be lost in a crowd of pack members.
10:28From that day on, I became the family's common one.
10:31Someone not worth investing resources in.
10:34Even after I achieved the highest academic honors, they still believed bloodline determined
10:38everything.
10:39Scott and Miranda enjoyed all the favoritism and resources.
10:43And I, like my wolf's bloodline, was ordinary, expendable.
10:47My spirit followed Miranda to the healer's clinic.
10:50Before long, my mate Ryan burst in.
10:52He rushed straight to Miranda's side, grabbing her hand and anxiously examining the red mark on
10:57her palm.
10:57How did this happen?
10:58What did the healer say?
11:00Ryan, don't be like this.
11:03It's not Chelsea's fault.
11:05She probably just wanted to surprise me and forgot for a moment that we werewolves...
11:13can't touch silver.
11:14The more understanding she acted, the darker Ryan's face grew.
11:19Chelsea?
11:21Where is she hiding now?
11:24Miranda, don't be sad.
11:27I'll make sure to teach her a lesson for you.
11:30We hadn't completed our mate bond, so he couldn't sense my death, much less know that I was right
11:34beside him, watching him in silence.
11:37After leaving the clinic, Ryan called my phone.
11:39When it went unanswered, he left a message.
11:41Chelsea, how could you be so vicious?
11:43Using silver to harm your own sister?
11:45I always thought you were kind, but you'd do something like this out of jealousy.
11:47I was on my way to give you your award gift.
11:49It's a family heirloom, a pendant to congratulate you.
11:52But now, you don't deserve it.
11:53Consider this your punishment.
11:55You'd better pray Miranda is okay.
11:58Otherwise, consider our mate bond ceremony cancelled!
12:01I listened to his accusations.
12:02My heart too weary to even feel a thing.
12:05I should have known long ago.
12:06We'd fought over Miranda countless times.
12:09During hunting training, he only watched her agile moves.
12:12When I tripped, he just called me clumsy.
12:14At meals, he never recalled I couldn't eat spicy food, yet baked over 20 desserts just
12:19to please her.
12:20I argued with him about these things countless times.
12:23You're overthinking it.
12:23I just think of Miranda as a little sister.
12:25His coldness made me feel like a possessive lunatic.
12:28But I loved him deeply.
12:30I thought he was the moon goddess's gift.
12:32Mine alone.
12:33I was wrong.
12:33My parents loved Scott and Miranda for their bloodline.
12:36Why did Ryan love her?
12:37I didn't know.
12:38And now, I'd never have the chance to find out.
12:41Because now, whether I fell or was beaten, I would never feel pain yet.
12:45After midnight, dad, mom, and Scott finally returned home, exhausted.
12:49I floated in a corner of the living room and heard my mother sigh.
12:53It's a shame Ryan's bloodline isn't strong enough for Miranda.
12:56They'd be perfect together.
12:58Look how attentive he was at the clinic.
13:00Yes, Ryan is quite capable.
13:01And I think Miranda likes him, too.
13:03It would be perfect if they were mates.
13:05But these things are guided by the moon goddess.
13:08Don't overthink it.
13:10Ryan's bloodline isn't worthy of our precious white wolf.
13:13It's better to let him be with Chelsea.
13:15Their gray wolf bloodlines are a better match.
13:17Even if he completes the mate bond with Chelsea, he can still dote on Miranda.
13:23Then looked up and noticed the house was dark.
13:25A faint, metallic smell hung in the air.
13:28Looks like the moonstones in the house have run out of energy.
13:30Scott, go to the basement and get a new one.
13:32Scott grunted in agreement and strode toward the basement.
13:35The closer he got, the stronger the metallic smell became.
13:39His wolf instincts made him frown, but he dismissed it as a dead rat in the house.
13:43What's that smell?
13:44Dad and mom followed him toward the basement door.
13:47Scott pushed it open.
13:48A thick, nauseating stench of blood and decay rushed out to meet them.
13:53In the darkness, a body lay in a pool of dried, blackened blood.
13:56Its eyes not fully closed.
13:58Scott stopped dead.
14:01Scott froze.
14:02My name a choked whisper on his lips.
14:04But dad was the first to react.
14:06His stunned expression twisted into a scowl.
14:09Chelsea!
14:10Are you out of your mind?
14:12Have you had enough of this?
14:13Pulling a stunt like this just for attention!
14:16Mom chimed in, her voice sharp.
14:18Get up!
14:19Do you have any idea how disgusting you look?
14:22You'd stoop to playing dead just to steal Miranda's spotlight?
14:25My spirit floated beside them, watching them yell at my cold corpse.
14:29They still didn't believe I was dead.
14:31They thought this was just my latest ploy for sympathy.
14:34Scott finally snapped out of his trance.
14:36He strode forward and kicked my arm impatiently with the toe of his boot.
14:40Stop acting!
14:41Get up!
14:41My body shifted slightly on the floor.
14:44But otherwise, I was still.
14:45That sent him over the edge.
14:46Get up!
14:47Scott bellowed.
14:47And his next kick sent my body rolling over.
14:50The impact revealed the fatal wound on the back of my head, along with the countless bite marks
14:55scarring my neck.
14:56For the first time, I saw true panic on their faces.
14:58Panic for me.
15:00Her body.
15:00Mom's voice trembled.
15:02She was finally realizing something was terribly wrong.
15:05Why is it...
15:08It's so cold.
15:10Dad's expression finally shattered.
15:12A werewolf's body temperature is naturally higher than a human's.
15:16If I were faking it, my body couldn't possibly be this cold.
15:19It's stiff.
15:20Drop the block.
15:21Dad said, his voice raw.
15:22We blocked our pack link to Chelsea.
15:25Drop it now.
15:26Let's see if she can fake being alive.
15:29It was the only way to be sure if a werewolf was truly dead.
15:34Dad, Mom, and Scott closed their eyes, concentrating.
15:37Trying to find my faint light, concentrating.
15:40Trying to find my faint light within the pack's spiritual bond.
15:44One.
15:45Two.
15:46Three.
15:47Scott's eyes flew open first.
15:49All the color drained from his face.
15:50He staggered back a step.
15:53Dad went rigid, his lips starting to tremble uncontrollably.
15:59Mom's face, a mask of scorn and anger moments before, dissolved into pure terror.
16:05Where my life force should have been, there was only a cold, silent void.
16:10I watched their expressions, wondering if they could feel even a fraction of the pain I had endured.
16:15No.
16:16Impossible.
16:19Chelsea.
16:20While my family home descended into chaos, Ryan was blissfully unaware that I was gone.
16:26He had gone back to the clinic to see Miranda again, my watching as he gently changed the bandage on
16:31her hand.
16:32Does it still hurt?
16:33Ryan's voice was softer than I'd heard it in a long, long time.
16:37Not anymore.
16:40Not when you're here.
16:42Chelsea went too far.
16:45When she finally shows, I swear I'll make her regret it.
16:52Don't blame Chelsea.
16:53She was probably just desperate for everyone's attention.
16:57The sight of her pain only tightened the knot of protectiveness in his chest.
17:01Miranda, you're too kind.
17:03She hurts you like this, and you still defend her.
17:07I just worry about her.
17:13Chelsea has been so lonely her whole life.
17:16She just needs to be loved.
17:19What she needs is a lesson, not love.
17:22Selfish people like her only know how to hurt others.
17:28Look at your hand.
17:29Look what she did to you.
17:34Ryan, I'm scared.
17:37What if my sister hates me?
17:39She won't get the chance.
17:42I'll protect you.
17:43I won't let anyone hurt you.
17:47Including Chelsea.
17:52I floated nearby, listening to them paint me as a villain.
17:56They spoke of my viciousness, my selfishness.
17:58But who among them knew I was already a cold corpse?
18:01Ryan.
18:01Miranda said softly.
18:03There's something I've always wanted to tell you.
18:05What is it?
18:05I know you'll differently about me.
18:08She said, her cheeks flushing.
18:09And I...
18:10Ryan was silent for a long moment.
18:12Miranda, we can't.
18:13Why not?
18:14Miranda looked up, her expression wounded.
18:16You don't love Chelsea.
18:17The entire family can see it.
18:19My ghostly form stilled.
18:21I didn't expect his answer.
18:22I don't love her.
18:24Do I?
18:25Ryan hesitated, then shook his head as if to clear it.
18:28Chelsea is my mate.
18:30We're supposed to have our mating ceremony soon.
18:32Then cancel it.
18:33Miranda said urgently.
18:34You said it yourself yesterday, didn't you?
18:37That if anything happened to me, you'd cancel it.
18:39No, Miranda, I can't.
18:40I only said that to teach her a lesson.
18:43Ryan lowered his head, avoiding her gaze.
18:45I've always thought of you as a little sister.
18:46My mate is Chelsea.
18:48It will only ever be Chelsea.
18:50Miranda stared at him in disbelief, fresh tears spilling from her eyes.
18:54My spirit heard his confession, but my heart felt nothing.
18:57Ryan, I'm already dead.
18:59Your love is far too little and much too late.
19:01Ryan, I always knew Chelsea was more likable.
19:05I don't blame you.
19:06It's my fault for not being good enough.
19:09Miranda cried, clinging to him.
19:11Ryan hesitated, not pushing her away.
19:13Just then, his phone rang.
19:14It was Scott.
19:15That must be Chelsea.
19:16She's probably home.
19:18A flicker of relief in his eyes.
19:20Miranda, don't cry.
19:21I'm going to give her a piece of my mind.
19:23He answered the phone, but it wasn't news of my return.
19:25It was-
19:26Ryan, Chelsea's dead.
19:27What the hell kind of mate were you?
19:29Ryan's eyes widened.
19:31Chelsea's dead?
19:32The phone slipped from his numb fingers and clattered to the floor.
19:35He finally understood.
19:37I wasn't throwing a tantrum.
19:38I wasn't fighting for attention.
19:40I was never coming back.
19:44Ryan sped home.
19:48Arriving to find Dad in my room, clutching my journal.
19:52He opened it to the first page, and his hands began to tremble.
19:55Seventeen.
19:56Tenth birthday.
19:57The whole family forgot.
19:58Only the housekeeper remembered and bought me a small cake.
20:02Twenty-three.
20:03Miranda got a paper cut.
20:05Mom and Dad stayed up all night with her.
20:07I had a broken bone and had to lie in bed alone.
20:13Thirty-two.
20:14I won first place in the PAX science fair.
20:19But Mom and Dad went to watch Miranda's hunting trials.
20:23Ninety-nine entries.
20:25From childhood until now.
20:27Every single one was dated.
20:28A detailed account of their neglect.
20:32The three of them huddled around the journal, tears streaming down their faces.
20:39Forty-five.
20:40At the Bloodline Awakening ceremony, I became the most common gray wolf.
20:44Dad was so disappointed, he turned and walked away without a single word of comfort.
20:50Forty-eight.
20:51Our anniversary.
20:52Ryan spent the day helping Miranda pick out a dress.
20:55Are we still going to have our mating ceremony?
20:58Moon Goddess, please show me the way.
21:01Fifty-two.
21:02Mom said it would be better if Miranda were their only daughter.
21:06It would be better if Miranda were their only daughter!
21:09Mom, it was my birthday.
21:11The last entry read,
21:12Once it hits ninety-nine, I'm done hoping for their love.
21:15It's probably going to hit ninety-nine tomorrow.
21:17They won't remember to come to my award ceremony.
21:19They only care that it's Miranda's graduation.
21:24What have we done?
21:30Mom slumped to the floor, sobbing hysterically.
21:33Chelsea, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
21:36Scott picked up the journal, his hands shaking as he flipped through the pages.
21:39Every number was a needle piercing his heart.
21:42We owe her so much.
21:43She remembered everything, and we just took it all for granted.
21:47Ryan stood frozen in the doorway, a silent witness to their grief.
21:50He remembered the past two years, how I had so cautiously tried to share my academic achievements with him.
21:56I had craved his attention, but he had always been distracted by something, or someone else.
22:00I'll hold a funeral for her, the grandest funeral the pack has ever seen.
22:06I want the entire pack had lame to know that Chelsea was our most outstanding child.
22:12But it was too late. An apology can't bring the dead back to life.
22:15I was too tired to care.
22:17A week later, my funeral was held.
22:19All the werewolves who had missed me at the award ceremony came to pay their respect.
22:23They mourned me, calling me the pack's most brilliant researcher.
22:26But my family had never known that part of me.
22:28All they knew was a troublemaker who fought with Miranda for their affection.
22:32Ryan knelt before my grave all night.
22:34Chelsea, I was wrong. I was so wrong.
22:37I thought I didn't love you, but now I know I'm nothing without you.
22:42Come back, please!
22:44Yell at me! Hit me! Just come back!
22:47But I could never go back.
22:48Mom placed a platter of my favorite desserts in front of my headstone.
22:52She had finally remembered that I loved mango tart when I was little.
22:55But she remembered far, far too late.
22:57Dad and Scott knelt beside her, repeating my name like a prayer.
23:01They swore they would spend their lives atoning for their sins.
23:04But I didn't need their atonement anymore.
23:05The funeral was grand. Only Miranda wasn't there.
23:08She claimed she wasn't feeling well and couldn't come.
23:11In reality, she was at home, celebrating.
23:13Celebrating that there was finally no one left to compete with her love.
23:18While sorting through my belongings, Dad found my moonstone.
23:23If a werewolf dies nearby, a dimmed moonstone will record their final memories.
23:29The realization hit him like a physical blow.
23:32He quickly called Mom and Scott over.
23:34Ryan followed them, a silent shadow.
23:36He said, his voice trembling.
23:38They're saved in here.
23:41We have to see what really happened that day.
23:48They gathered around the stone and placed their hands on it.
23:56It began to glow.
23:59And an image of my final moments flickered to life.
24:03I was at home, getting ready to leave for my awards ceremony.
24:12When I heard a noise downstairs.
24:16Two strange rogues had broken in.
24:19She's here. Stick to the plan.
24:21One of the men spoke, dangling a keychain with Miranda's signature charm at it.
24:25You sure no one's gonna come looking for her?
24:30Relax.
24:31The whole family's at the little sister's party.
24:34No one gives a damn about this one.
24:36Miranda said if we just rough her up and take a few pictures.
24:39Remember, don't actually kill her.
24:42Just ruin her reputation.
24:44In the vision, I backed away.
24:46My face etched with terror.
24:48Who are you?
24:49Why are you doing this to me?
24:51Don't be scared, little wolf.
24:53It'll be over soon.
24:55They dragged me toward the basement.
25:01I fought back desperately.
25:02My head slammed against the sharp horn at the table.
25:05And blood gushed from the wound.
25:12The rogues panicked and fled.
25:16With the last of my strength, I tried to use my pack link to call for help.
25:20But the connection was severed.
25:21The phone calls I managed to make were dismissed as me acting out for attention.
25:25The moonstone went dark.
25:28Scott was the first to react.
25:29He stormed into Miranda's room.
25:31It was you.
25:32You hired those rogues to kill Chelsea.
25:35No, Scott!
25:36What are you talking about?
25:41Look at what the moonstone recorded!
25:43What else do you have to say for yourself, Miranda?
25:46How could you do this?
25:48She was our sister!
25:50I only wanted to ruin her reputation.
25:53Reputation!
25:54I never meant for her to die!
25:57She's one who hit her head!
25:58How is that my fault?
26:00Besides, you all hated her, didn't you?
26:03Isn't it better now that she's dead?
26:08You monster!
26:10Chelsea was your sister!
26:12She never competed with you for anything!
26:14We were the ones who wronged her, not the other way around!
26:17She never competed with you for anything!
26:20We were the ones who wronged her, not the other way around!
26:27Miranda, we gave you all our love!
26:30Why would you do this?
26:32All your love?
26:33Miranda sneered, a wild look in her eyes.
26:35If that's true, then why are you all acting like this now that Chelsea's dead?
26:39Didn't you only love me?
26:40Unable to take any more, Ryan lunged forward and punched Miranda square in the face.
26:45Shut up!
26:45Chelsea was a thousand times better than you will ever be!
26:48Miranda fell to the floor, blood trickling from her split lip.
26:51Don't act so devoted now.
26:53Ryan, you abandoned Chelsea for me more times than I can count, didn't you?
26:57Her words made everyone turn to look at Ryan.
27:00He was speechless, the shame burning on his face.
27:02I was wrong.
27:03I was wrong.
27:04We were all wrong.
27:05Scott stepped toward Miranda, his eyes filled with a terrifying, cold fury.
27:09You killed Chelsea?
27:10You don't deserve to be a part of this family.
27:11Get out and never show your face to us again.
27:14After being cast out of the family, Miranda's life quickly fell apart.
27:18Without the pack's protection, she could only afford to live in the cheapest,
27:21most run-down rentals on the edge of human territory.
27:24Soon, the news that she had orchestrated her own sister's murder spread throughout the pack.
27:29A wolf who kills their own kin, the alpha elder pronounced.
27:34And will be exiled forever.
27:36She tried to find a new pack to take her in, but no one wanted a murderer in their midst.
27:41Stripped of her status, Miranda became a true rogue, despised, and alone.
27:46She wandered the streets, a ghost haunted by hunger and cold.
27:49To survive, she was forced to cut deals in the shadows.
27:53Three months later, during one of those deals, she encountered the forbidden fruit.
27:57It was a narcotic that werewolves were absolutely forbidden from touching, a poison for the soul.
28:03She knew the consequences, but she took it anyway.
28:05Only in its hazy bliss could she forget my death, forget the blood on her hands.
28:10The forbidden fruit slowly ate away at her wolf spirit.
28:13Her strength faded.
28:14Her sanity crumbled.
28:15Finally, she died alone in a filthy, dark alley.
28:19In her last fleeting moments of clarity, she remembered me being kind to her when we were children.
28:24How I would share my candy with her, and how I would stay with her when she had nightmares.
28:29But it was all too late.
28:30When Ryan heard the news of Miranda's death, his face was a blank mask.
28:34He wasn't the same Ryan anymore.
28:36After my death, he became a hollowed-out shell of the man he'd been.
28:40He quit his job and locked himself in his room.
28:43The walls were covered with my photos, and a picture of us sat on his desk, gathering dust.
28:48He started drinking heavily.
28:50Started hurting himself, searching for a pain that could eclipse the one in his soul.
28:54Chelsea, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
28:56It was the only thing he ever said.
28:58He desperately sought out dark magic, trying to find a way to contact the dead.
29:02Beg for a forgiveness he knew he didn't deserve.
29:05I could feel his dark summons tugging on my spirit, but I never answered.
29:10A year after my death, Ryan took his own life.
29:13He died in front of my grave, clutching a faded photo of us.
29:17Having lost two sisters and a mate, the crushing guilt finally broke Scott.
29:21I began to grant a grant of the three rogues who had attacked me, but was gravely injured in the
29:26ensuing fight and left crippled for life.
29:28As for my parents, unable to bear the trauma of their children destroying each other and then dying one by
29:35one,
29:35they both succumbed to a severe case of wolf sickness, their minds lost to grief.
29:40They were sent to an isolated treatment facility to keep them from harming themselves or other PAC members.
29:45Of our once-proud family, only Scott was left, sitting alone in his wheelchair.
29:50He watched over the empty house, a silent guardian of our old memories,
29:54a family portrait hung on the wall, the last one we ever took together.
29:59I was still alive then, still smiling, still holding on to a sliver of hope for them.
30:04But now, it was all over.
30:06My spirit drifted through the dilapidated house, watching this final, tragic outcome.
30:12My betrayers had received their punishment, but I felt no satisfaction.
30:16Death had rendered it all meaningless.
30:18Moon Goddess, if I could do it all over again,
30:21I hope I could live in a family without favoritism, without indifference, without betrayal.
30:27Let me feel the warmth of being truly loved, just once.
30:30But in this life, my spirit has grown weary.
30:33Let me finally rest.
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