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