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00:00The moon matriarch ordered me to marry a black hound. The whole room exploded with laughter.
00:04My eyes shot to the man I once loved, Crown Prince Killian. He was holding my sister's hand.
00:09My Luna will only ever be Fiona.
00:12They have no idea what black really is. That hound they chained me to is a handsome man,
00:17the true future wolf king. At the court feast, the moon matriarch led a black hound up to me.
00:22Lyra, meet your future mate, the black prince.
00:25The entire court erupted in laughter. It's a hound. You expect me to bond with a hound?
00:31You dare disrespect the prince? I raised black from a pup. He's like a son to me.
00:36You should be honored to bond with him.
00:38My gaze shot to Crown Prince Killian, the man I once loved.
00:41Before the war, he had sworn under the full moon that I would be his only Luna.
00:45Kilvan, so your oath meant nothing?
00:47That was a joke. The battlefield has aged you. You're not fit to stand beside me anymore.
00:52My future Luna will only ever be your sister, Fiona.
00:54Fiona, ten years younger than me and beautiful. She lifted her chin. A triumphant smirk plastered
00:59on her face. Don't blame me, sister. You were gone too long. The prince can't wait forever.
01:03Without another word, I bent down and took the black hound's leash. I saw his eyes were crimson,
01:07a half-breed, bloodthirsty and doomed to a short life. As I ran a hand over his head,
01:12Tell me you're actually growing fond of a dog, Lyra.
01:14What do you want, Fiona? She gave me a once-over, her expression dripping with contempt.
01:19I know you're bitter, but just look at yourself. Did you really think you could hold onto
01:23the crown prince looking like that? I drew my long sword and pressed the tip to her throat.
01:27Are you finished? Fear flashed in her eyes, but she stumbled back, arrogance winning out.
01:32You wouldn't dare! This is the wolf royal palate! God, you're just scut whore!
01:35Just like that whore of a mother who abandoned you!
01:38Shut your mouth. Don't you ever say her name again.
01:42With a twist of my wrist, I swung the heavy pommel of my sword. A scream tore from her throat.
01:49Blood gushed between her fingers. Her nose lay severed on the marble floor.
01:53You care so much about your beauty. Let's see how you fare without it.
01:58Killen dropped to Fiona's side as she sobbed, blood pouring through her fingers.
02:02What have you done?
02:03He roared.
02:04How could you do this to her? She's your sister!
02:06A slow, cold laugh was my only answer. Sister? Fiona had despised me since the day our father
02:12brought her home. She always got first pick of his gifts. The silks, the jewels, the delicate
02:17necklaces. She'd take everything, then toss me the cheapest, frayne ribbon and sneer.
02:21This is all that a thing like you deserves.
02:24I don't recall having a sister. Certainly not one who'd steal my mate.
02:30Fiona clutched her ruined face, her squeaks echoing off the stone walls.
02:34My father told you to protect me!
02:37On his deathbed, our father had grabbed my hand, nearly breathless.
02:40Protect Fiona from me.
02:41I remember laughing as I ripped my hand from his grip. I leaned in close, my lips brushing
02:45his ear and whispered, you miss her that much? Don't worry, I'll make sure she joins you
02:49soon enough. You never paid any homage to my mother when she died.
02:52I kicked Fiona away from me, sending her sprawling. He asked, but I never agreed.
02:56Killen cradled her, his golden wolf eyes blazing with a fury.
02:58You're a monster!
02:59I flicked Fiona's blood from my blade and leveled the point at his heart.
03:02And you? Care to test that theory?
03:04You.
03:05I let out a soft, humorless chuckle and sheathed my sword.
03:08Grasping the leash of black beside me, I turned my back on them both.
03:13I'm not a monster. I'm just done holding back.
03:18With the black hound in my carriage, I circled the capital, commanding minstrels to play.
03:23I wanted everyone in this city to see what the royal court had done.
03:26They demanded that I marry a black hound.
03:28Children ran after the carriage, their voices a cruel change.
03:31Duchess Lyra is marrying a dog!
03:34A beta in the crowd smeared.
03:35That battle-scarred duchess? A dog's the best she can get!
03:39I vaulted from the carriage and gave him 50 lashes.
03:42Right there, in the street.
03:45There.
03:46Now you're worse than a dog.
03:48I'll never forget how they treated me.
03:50When I first joined the knight's order, the male alpha scorned me.
03:53A she-wolf has no place on the battlefield.
03:55Her only duty is to bear pups and warm her alpha's bed.
03:58I proved them all wrong.
03:59I am now the most powerful alpha in the entire kingdom.
04:02The night of the bonding ritual, I was back in my chambers.
04:05The black prince was leashed by the door, whining pitifully.
04:08I knocked on a secret panel in the wall.
04:10It slid open, and a powerful man emerged from the shadows.
04:14He had the same wild look, the same crimson eyes as the hound at the door.
04:17I stroked his head.
04:18Silas, you're no hound.
04:20His raw scent overwhelming me.
04:22His calloused fingertips traced a line down my throat.
04:24Lyra, hold me.
04:27I wrapped my arms around his back, pulling him closer.
04:30That was all the permission he needed.
04:32He became a storm of unrestrained passion, sweeping me from the table to the bed.
04:37It was pure, exhilarating bliss.
04:39I felt alive again.
04:40After that night, Silas held me like a wolf guarding treasure.
04:44Lyra, I like this.
04:46I lifted my head and kissed him.
04:48Then I rose from the bed and led him to the door.
04:51I pointed at the hound leashed outside, a slow smile spreading across my face.
04:57Silas, I got you a brother.
04:59Look at him.
05:00Don't you two match?
05:01Silas cried out, pure panic in his voice as tears streamed down his face.
05:05A brother?
05:06No!
05:07His arms became steel bands around me, crushing me to him.
05:10No, Lyra.
05:11You have me.
05:13Only me.
05:14I found Silas in the ashes of a battlefield.
05:16He was a weapon, forged by the Outlanders.
05:19They'd raised him in a cage with beasts, forcing him to kill or be killed every day.
05:23By the time I found him, the boy was gone.
05:25Only the killer remained.
05:27The battlefield was a graveyard.
05:28A boy, Silas, cacket in blood, stood silently among the corpses, his eyes completely hollow.
05:34Come back with me.
05:34I walked toward him, wrapped my arms around his broken body, and brought him back to the
05:39nights.
05:39No one ever knew he existed except my late father.
05:42I smiled, hugging Simus back gently.
05:45Simus, I've bonded with it.
05:47Bonded?
05:48It means I'm bound to it for life.
05:50I'll even have its children.
05:51His eyes flew wide in disbelief.
05:53Horror twisted his features as his gaze shot between me and the hound.
05:55No!
05:56It's a hound!
05:56Don't choose it!
05:57Choose me!
05:58I couldn't help but lean in and kiss him.
05:59I want to bond with you, Silas, but they won't let me.
06:02His face hardened into a vicious snarl.
06:04Who?
06:04I'll kill them.
06:05I smiled, pulling him into my arms as my eyes fell on the black hound.
06:08Don't worry.
06:08As long as you become black, you'll be my mate.
06:10I made Silas live and eat with the hound until he mirrored its every move.
06:15A month later, I rubbed the potion into the hound and led him back into the palace.
06:21Whispers followed me down the halls.
06:23Utterly shameless.
06:24To actually bed a dog.
06:26They say the whole manor can hear her at night.
06:28I ignored them all.
06:29My head held high.
06:31Then I saw Killian walking straight for me.
06:33He stopped.
06:33His face a mask of arrogance.
06:36Marquis Roman has returned.
06:37The black wolf knights are no longer yours.
06:39He's taking command.
06:41Liar, stop fighting me.
06:42Submit.
06:43And I may still show you mercy.
06:44A bitter laugh escaped my lips, cutting him short.
06:47What's the matter?
06:47Your luna is missing a nose.
06:49So suddenly you've remembered me?
06:50The blood from his face replaced by a flash of rage.
06:53Fiona's face is ruined because of you!
06:55You're right.
06:56I'm poison.
06:56So imagine what my child would be.
06:58A prince as pure as you should stay far, far away from my tainted blood.
07:03I swept past him and strode into the throne room.
07:05The moon matriarch sat perched on her throne.
07:07Marquis Roman standing vigil below.
07:09I placed a deliberate hand over my stomach and stepped forward.
07:12Matriarch, I'm carrying the black prince's child.
07:14Her regal composure crapped, her eyes widening in disbelief.
07:17Impossible!
07:18That thing is just a black hound!
07:20Killian stormed into the room.
07:21His golden iria is webbed with red.
07:23Tell me the truth.
07:24Whose bastard are you carrying?
07:26I stroked my belly, a serene smile playing on my lips as I glanced at the black hound.
07:30Why won't you believe me?
07:32This is the air of the black prince.
07:34With a roar of fury, Killian kicked the hound hard in the ribs.
07:36You're lying!
07:37The beast let out a painted howl, and its eyes flared a burning crimson.
07:40The potion had taken effect.
07:42It launched itself at Killian.
07:43A furious blur of teeth and claws tore a chunk of flesh from his cheek.
07:46Kill it!
07:47In a flash of silver, Roman's sword fell.
07:49The black prince's blood splattered across the hem of my gown.
07:52No, my prince!
07:53Tears streamed down my cheeks as I fell, pulling the hound's body into my arms,
07:55lifting my head, my golden pupils locked on a Roman.
07:58You!
07:58You killed the prince!
08:00You killed my baby's father!
08:02The hound assaulted Prince Killian for attacking royalty.
08:04Its death was justified.
08:05Kneeling on the cold stone, I pulled black's lifeless body into my arms.
08:08His blood soaked my gown as I felt the last of his warmth drain away.
08:12Lifting my head, I fixed my gaze on Roman, my eyes glinting like cold steel.
08:15My hand moved deliberately to my stomach.
08:16You murderer.
08:17You just made my child lose his father.
08:18Enough of this madness!
08:19It was just a hound!
08:20He was the mate you decreed for me.
08:22Have you forgotten calling him your own son?
08:23It hurt Killian, so it deserved to die!
08:26A slow shake of my head was my only answer.
08:29I gathered his body into my arms, stood, and walked.
08:32Warm blood trickled down my arms.
08:35No one dared stand in my way.
08:37Back in my territory, I stood dressed in morning black.
08:40His body lay in a simple wooden coffin before me.
08:42Take it to the cemetery.
08:43I will bury my mate, and all will bear witness.
08:46The funeral procession cut through the crowds.
08:48I rode alongside the coffin.
08:50The black wolf knights a shadow at my back.
08:52It was time.
08:53As everyone walked, the wooden coffin suddenly jolted.
08:55A low groan of splintering wood echoed in the silence.
08:59The procession halted.
09:01Gasps of fear rippled through the crowd as my knights drew their swords.
09:04Crack!
09:05The lid of the coffin exploded outward.
09:07A figure sat bolt upright inside.
09:09His bare chest was rose in ragged breaths, and his crimson eyes burned like embers.
09:13The black hair, and a wild, untamed face like black's.
09:16It was Simus.
09:17Lyra, I'm back.
09:19The crowd exploded.
09:21Some screamed, and some drew their swords.
09:24What the hell is that?
09:26It's a demon that possessed the beast!
09:29A knight's voice cut through the chaos.
09:30His sword already raised.
09:31Kill it!
09:32Before it can...
09:33I stood between Silas and the blades, my hand falling to the hilt of my sword.
09:37Who dares?
09:38Your grace, that demon crawled from a coffin.
09:41It's a foul spirit and must be destroyed.
09:43A low chuckle has abed my lips as I gently touched Simus's cheek.
09:46Look closer.
09:47He is my mate.
09:49The black prince, returned from the dead, bathed him, and a low howl escaped his throat.
09:54His bones grew larger.
09:55Black fur erupted from his skin.
09:57In fangs curled past lips, Simus's human form melted away.
10:00Replaced by a colossal, jai black wolf, he lifted his enormous head.
10:05His crimson eyes glaring down upon the crowd.
10:08A citizen's voice trembled.
10:10Moon goddess, preserve us.
10:13A black wolf.
10:16The ancient bloodline...
10:18Silas swiped a massive paw, and the raw power of a true wolf alpha crashed over the crowd.
10:23Some men's knees buckled.
10:24They collapsed to the ground.
10:26Another citizen shouted.
10:27Not a demon!
10:28It's the blood of the first wolves!
10:30The wolf god walks again!
10:33Knights dropped their swords with a clatter.
10:35One by one, the entire crowd fell to their knees.
10:38A knight's voice boomed.
10:40The living image of the first wolf!
10:41The true king has returned!
10:43Silas paddled to my side.
10:44He lowered his massive head, gently touching his nose to my forehead.
10:48He faced his kneeling subjects, his deep howl echoing powerfully across the entire kingdom.
10:52As one, they knelt in reverence.
10:54We held the new king!
10:56I watched it all unfold, a slow, triumphant smile touching my lips.
10:59They all thought they were burying Black, the pathetic hound from the kennels.
11:03But it was Silas I had sealed inside that coffin.
11:06They forced me to mate with a hound.
11:07So I made that hound a king.
11:09I rested my hand in Silas's thick fur and looked toward the distant wolf royal palace.
11:15Let's go.
11:16It's time to take back your throne.
11:20I shoved the great doors open and walked into the throne room.
11:23Simus at my side.
11:24The moon matriarch rose from her throne.
11:26Killen, his face still bruised, his golden eyes locked on the colossal wolf.
11:31What... is that?
11:33I rested a hand on my stomach.
11:35Don't you recognize him?
11:36It's the Black Prince.
11:38Black.
11:39My mate.
11:40Impossible!
11:41That mongrel is dead!
11:42Roman killed him in person!
11:43A low growl rumbled from Silas's chest.
11:45The sheer force of the sound slammed into Killen, sending him stumbling back.
11:48Kilton gasped.
11:50That power... how?
11:52Roman's voice trembled.
11:54The first wolf... can the rumors be true?
11:56The black hound transformed under the moonlight!
11:59The moon matriarch snapped.
12:00Absurd!
12:01It's just another of this wench's pathetic lies!
12:04Silas stawed forward.
12:06With every step he took, the courtier scrambled back.
12:09He lifted his head, his crimson wolf eyes sweeping over every person in the room.
12:14One by one, they collapsed to their knees.
12:16Killen roared.
12:17What are you doing?
12:19Get up!
12:20It's just a...
12:20He never finished.
12:21A single swipe from Simus's claw sent him flying into a stone pillar.
12:25Killen coughed up blood.
12:26Lyra, you're in league with an outsider.
12:29This monster isn't the first wolf.
12:31He's tricked you all!
12:32I am the true king, your future alpha!
12:34He looked desperately at the others.
12:36You call him an outsider?
12:37I ran a hand through Silas's fur, a slow smile spreading across my face.
12:41He transformed in front of the entire city, under the light of the full moon.
12:46Tell me, what kind of outsider can withstand the goddess's blessing?
12:50My gaze shifted to the moon matriarch, who had fallen back onto her throne.
12:54And I have you to thank for it, really.
12:56You gave me black.
12:57Her face was a mask of pale horror.
12:59I gave the order.
13:02And had them both thrown out.
13:04I took my place on the throne beside Silas as the coronation began.
13:08The throne room doors burst open.
13:10Fiona stood there, her face a wreck of bandages.
13:13All her delicate beauty replaced by a haggard desperation.
13:17She threw herself at the foot of the throne, her eyes fixed on Silas.
13:20It should be me at your side.
13:22I am the most highborn she-wolf in this entire kingdom.
13:25My coat is finer, my face more beautiful.
13:27I'm ten years younger than her.
13:29Silas's lip curled in disgust as he pulled Y into his arms.
13:32My Luna is Lyra, and only Lyra.
13:36Fiona recoiled, her amber eyes burning with a lifetime of hatred for me.
13:40It's always been you!
13:41Since we were pups, everything has been yours.
13:44The Dukity, the Black Wolf Knights, and now the Luna's throne!
13:48You've stolen everything that should have been mine!
13:50I stared at her, my face a mask of ice.
13:53Are you finished?
13:55While I bled on the training grounds, you danced at court.
13:58While I fought for our lands in the north, you were whispering in my betrothed's ear.
14:02And you think you have the right to take my place?
14:05To be Luna?
14:07She screamed.
14:08No!
14:09You're just a sword-swinging maniac!
14:12Even father said it!
14:14Just like your brutally mother, born to be a tool, a slave to serve the family's ambitions!
14:20And?
14:20Our father is dead, and unlike him, my dear sister, I don't have a soft spot for a pretty face.
14:26Guards!
14:27Drag her out, they seized her.
14:29She struggled.
14:30Her screams cut short as the great doors slammed shut, silencing everything.
14:34In the Duke's domain, training yard, I was just a pup, swinging a wooden sword, soaked in sweat.
14:40My father, Duke Selvin, stood watching, a permanent scowl on his face.
14:43Enough!
14:43A she-wolf has no use for such things.
14:46But I beat all the other pups, even the males!
14:49And what of it?
14:49You are female.
14:50Your duty is to be gentle, to serve not to fight.
14:53His words were like stones.
14:54You will never be an alpha.
14:56You will never be a knight.
14:57I couldn't understand.
14:58I was the strongest.
14:59Why did he refuse to see it?
15:01Hot tears blurred my vision.
15:02I dropped the sword and fled.
15:04In the Duke's domain, Main Hall, I was ten, and my father brought another she-wolf into
15:09our home.
15:09She was beautiful, all silver fur and amber eyes, and she was pregnant.
15:13My father wrapped an arm around her, announcing to the entire hall,
15:16She carries my air.
15:17She is to live here from this day forward.
15:19The child she carried was Fiona.
15:22My eyes shot to my mother.
15:24All the color had drained from her face.
15:26She looked like she would shatter into a million pieces.
15:29Selvin, you've broken our sacred bond.
15:32It wasn't long before my mother's spirit broke, and she took to her bed.
15:36I never left her side.
15:37My small face streaked with tears.
15:39Mom, does he not want us anymore?
15:41Her frail hand stroked my hair.
15:43Oh, my sweet Lyra.
15:44It isn't that he doesn't want you.
15:46He's terrified of you.
15:48Of me?
15:49He's terrified of a she-wolf who is his equal.
15:51Terrified you'll grow too powerful for him to control.
15:54Terrified you'll prove that a she-wolf doesn't need an alpha's permission to rule.
15:58What do I do?
15:59Fight for it.
16:00Take it.
16:01No one will ever hand you anything in this life.
16:04Promise me, Lyra.
16:05Promise me you will become an alpha that no male dares to challenge.
16:10Her grip on my hand tightened, then went limp, and just like that, she was gone.
16:14The coronation ceremony pressed on.
16:17Silas' hand covered mine, rough and warm.
16:19He leaned in, his crimson wolf eyes filled with concern.
16:22Lyra, what's on your mind?
16:25My mother.
16:26I leaned into his embrace and looked toward the horizon.
16:28My mother's voice echoed in my mind.
16:30Mom, do you see me now?
16:31I didn't become the submissive female they wanted.
16:34I became a sword.
16:35I became the Luna.
16:36Marquis Roman stepped forward, dropping to one knee before the throne.
16:40Your majesty, I struck down the Black Prince in public, a grave insult to the blood of an alpha.
16:44I am here to accept my punishment.
16:47I fixed my gaze on him.
16:49Roman, the Black Wolf Knights, do you still want them?
16:52He lowered his head even further.
16:54The Black Wolf Knights will always be your blade, my Luna.
16:57I am merely the rust on that blade, unworthy of ever wielding it.
17:01I nodded, then beckoned a guard forward.
17:03The Moon Matriarch and Killian, report.
17:06Confined to the North Tower as you commanded.
17:08Guard said.
17:09They will never set foot outside it again.
17:11Good.
17:12I want them to watch this palace change hands.
17:15I turned to the court.
17:17Send the news to the entire city.
17:19In three days, we will hold a festival for the Moon Goddess, celebrating the rise of our new king.
17:25I wanted everyone to witness our victory.
17:28Silas dismissed the court.
17:30Soon the Great Hall was empty, leaving just the two of us.
17:33He nuzzled the back of my neck, his warm breath ghosting across my skin.
17:37Tired.
17:38He murmured, his voice low and rough.
17:40You will stand with me, and together we rule these lands.
17:43He lowered his head, his fangs grazing my neck, leaving his mark.
17:47As you command, my Luna.
17:48I reached up, my fingertips tracing the rugged line of his jaw.
17:53Silas, from this day forward you will never hide in the shadows again.
17:57No one will ever dare look down on you.
17:59At the festival for the Moon Goddess, it was time for our binding ceremony.
18:03The High Priest held a silver chaplice between us.
18:06By blood, a vow.
18:08By the Moon, a witness.
18:10Drink from this chaplice, and be bound for all eternity, mate to mate.
18:14Silas sliced his palm, letting his blood fall into the silver.
18:18I took the blade and did the same.
18:20Our lifeblood swirled together.
18:23He drank half, then pressed the chaplice to my lips.
18:26I tilted my head back and drained the rest.
18:29In one swift move, Silas swept me into his arms and kissed me.
18:34Lyra, I love you.
18:36Pack of wolves cheered.
18:38I smiled in his arms.
18:39Later, in the quiet of our chambers, he laid me down on the furs of our bed.
18:43His nose traced a path from my forehead, down my nose, to my lips.
18:48His voice was a low growl.
18:50Stay with me forever, Lyra.
19:05Afterward, he wrapped himself around me, holding me tight.
19:08I laid there with my eyes open, tracing idle patterns on the back of his hand.
19:13And in that moment, I believed in forever love.
19:15After becoming Luna, my coat began to regain its sheen.
19:19The handymators couldn't stop gushing about how my beauty was returning.
19:23As I asked Simus about it, he just rested his chin on my shoulder.
19:27You've always been beautiful.
19:29Turned my head to kiss the corner of his throat.
19:32Who taught you to say things like that?
19:34My Silas doesn't usually use such sweet words.
19:36I teased, raising an eyebrow.
19:38He captured my lips in a deep kiss.
19:41You did.
19:42You taught me everything.
19:44Later that afternoon, we were in the gardens.
19:47I was resting against the trunk of a willow tree.
19:50Silas sat beside me, a goofy smile on his face as he twisted a lock of my hair.
19:56He leaned down, his lips brushing softly against my eyelid.
19:59My eyes fluttered open, a smile playing on my lips.
20:03Stealing kisses now?
20:04Not stealing.
20:06This is me being very obvious about it.
20:08He pulled me into his arms.
20:10Burying his face in my neck.
20:12His warm breath tickled my skin.
20:14That tickles.
20:16You're very beautiful.
20:17I don't want anyone else to see you.
20:19What are you gonna do?
20:21Nothing.
20:21I'm the Wolf King.
20:23I'll just make them shut their eyes.
20:24My little Silas has gotten so bossy.
20:27His arms tightened around me, his body a shield.
20:30I'll always be yours.
20:32At the feast, a young duke from the Borderlands couldn't keep his eyes off me.
20:36His name was Darion.
20:37A new title.
20:38A lot of arrogance.
20:39He swaggered over, wine glass in hand, and presented a moonstone brooch for the whole
20:44court to see.
20:45My Luna.
20:46A moonstone from my own quarries.
20:48Its light is the only thing I've seen that can ravel your eyes.
20:53The great hall went quiet.
20:55Every single gaze was locked on us.
20:57I didn't take the brooch.
20:58I just smiled.
21:00The stone is lovely, but I don't wear other people's things.
21:03The smile on his face cracked for just a second before he retreated into the crowd.
21:08I turned my head to look at Silas beside me.
21:12The knuckles of the hand gripping his goblet were bone white.
21:17Later that night, in the darkness of our chambers, Silas prized me to the wall.
21:22His canines grazed my ear.
21:24His voice a low, ragged groal.
21:27He stared at you all night.
21:29A smirk played on my lips.
21:33Jealous?
21:36You're mine.
21:37No one else gets to look.
21:41He carried me to the bed, his touch more demanding than ever before.
21:47I clung to his shoulders, laughing softly into his ear.
21:52You were never this rough before.
21:55Before I was your warrior.
21:58Now, I am your king.
22:03He bit down on my neck, staking his claim.
22:07My laughter seemed to provoke him further.
22:10He drove into me harder, trying to silence his jealousy.
22:16After, he collapsed into my arms, his nose brushing against my collarbone.
22:23You won't look at him, will you?
22:26Never.
22:30I said, stroking his dark hair, and kissing, and kiss brow.
22:40The next morning, I found Simus on the training fields.
22:44Simus had summoned every noble male who'd offered me a gift at the feast.
22:49The seven or eight of them were lined up.
22:51Dorian right at the front, his face a dark mask.
22:54So, you all had gifts for my luna?
22:59Come at me, all at once.
23:01He shrugged off his tunic, bare to the waist.
23:04Dorian was the first to be sent flowing.
23:06The second was kicked off his feet, before he could even draw his blade.
23:10A third, then a fourth, one after another.
23:13They were slammed into the dirt.
23:15The crowd of nobles watching from the sidelines began to whisper.
23:19King is too harsh.
23:21This is a warning.
23:22Silas threw his final opponent to the ground, his crimson eyes as cold as northern ice.
23:27Anyone else want to offer a gift?
23:29Total silence.
23:31The crowd parted for me, as I walked onto the grounds.
23:35His back was turned, shoulders still heaving from the fight.
23:38A cold, raw fury still clung to him.
23:41I heard you were bullying them.
23:42I called out.
23:44He turned.
23:45The ice in his crimson eyes vanished.
23:48His lips curved into a smile that only I had ever seen.
23:53Not bullying.
23:54Just a lesson about not coveting what isn't yours.
23:58He walked over and, as if no one else was around, took my hand.
24:03In his crimson eyes, there wasn't a trace of cold left.
24:06At night, white mist ghosted off the hot water of the bathing pool.
24:11I leaned against the stone edge.
24:12Eyes closed.
24:13Until soft footsteps broke the silence.
24:16Come here.
24:16Apply the bomb.
24:17I heard the clay jar shift.
24:19A finger scooped some out, then paused.
24:21Before a rough, calloused touch met my back.
24:24It wasn't a maid's hand.
24:25The fingers traced down my spine, impossibly gentle.
24:27As if I might shatter.
24:28I opened my eyes and turned my head.
24:30Silas knelt by the pool.
24:32Sleeves rolled to his elbows.
24:33His head was bowed, the tips of his ears glowing red.
24:36Those crimson eyes stayed locked on his own fingers, refusing to look anywhere else.
24:41What are you doing here?
24:42The handmaid was waiting.
24:43I sent her away.
24:45His fingers froze at the curve of my waist.
24:47A single drop of water slid down my spine.
24:50His eyes tracked its path, and I saw his throat work as he swallowed hard.
24:54I twisted around, lashed onto his wrist, and dragged him into the water.
24:58Water exploded over the stone tiles.
25:00He broke the surface.
25:01Gasping, dark hair plastered to his forehead.
25:03In the steam, his crimson eyes had a wet, luminous glow.
25:06His gaze found mine.
25:07My legs were already wrapped around his waist.
25:09The soaked fabric of his tuchnik was a useless barrier between our bodies.
25:13He lowered his head, his lips brushing against my shoulder.
25:16They were hotter than the water.
25:17A searing heat.
25:19He traced a path up my collarbone, his canines gently grazing the tip of my ear.
25:23My fingers tangled in the wet hair at the nape of his neck.
25:27A breathless laugh escaped me.
25:28You haven't finished with the bomb.
25:32That can wait.
25:33He pressed me back against the cool stone wall, sending ripples pulsing through the water.
25:37The clay jar tipped, forgotten.
25:39Its contents bled slowly into the pool.
25:42We let it sink.
25:43The afternoon sun warmed the stones of the garden.
25:46I was drinking a cup of tea with the noble ladies.
25:48A sharp pain seized my chest.
25:51On the back of my neck, my mating mark began to burn.
25:53Something was wrong with Silas.
25:55I dropped my cup and walked out.
25:57Silas was working when the door to his office swung open.
25:59A woman stood in the doorway, a perfect copy of me.
26:03Her silver-gray hair fell over her shoulders, and she smiled, silhouetted against the light.
26:08Silas didn't even look up.
26:09You're back.
26:10She hummed in agreement, her steps silent, as she moved toward him.
26:14Her fingertips trailed along the edge of his desk, circling around behind his chair.
26:19His hand shed out, locking onto her wrist.
26:23Who are you?
26:24She said,
26:25What are you talking about, my king?
26:26It's me, Lyra.
26:28No, you're not.
26:29His fingers tightened, the bond mark searing his chest.
26:33The woman before him was my mirror image.
26:35Every line and curve perfect.
26:37But the bond never lied.
26:39Moonlight streamed through the high window.
26:40I threw the door open.
26:41A wave of roar power slammed from my palm, blasting her across the room.
26:45She collapsed in a heap.
26:46The illusion shattered, her silver-gray fur fading to a dull white.
26:49The jagged scar on her nose twisted her face into a snar.
26:51It was Fiona.
26:52She scrambled backward.
26:53How did you know?
26:54The Glamoury was perfect!
26:56You can wear her face.
26:59But our bond knows you're not her.
27:02My voice was low and dangerous.
27:06Who helped you get back?
27:11You think I'm going to tell you?
27:13Fiona clutched her ruined face, her amber eyes blazing with hatred between her fingers.
27:17You took everything from me!
27:19Killing my father!
27:21Even this face!
27:22You're everything?
27:23I knelt, grabbing her chin and forcing her to look at me.
27:28I gave you a chance.
27:30You were free from this palace.
27:31Why the hell would you come back?
27:34Now tell me, who gave you the Glamours?
27:37Just kill me!
27:38If you have the guts, do it!
27:41Kill you?
27:42You're far more useful to me alive.
27:44I flicked my hand toward the door and the guards moved in, hauling her to her feet.
27:49You'll regret this!
27:50She screamed as they dragged her away.
27:52Killian isn't dead!
27:54The Outlanders are coming back!
27:55They'll tear you apart!
27:57Her voice echoed down the hall, then vanished into silence.
28:00Simus was at my side in an instant, his hand finding mine.
28:03His palm was still warm from where he'd clenched his fist.
28:06What she said about Killian.
28:09His voice was low with worry.
28:10I know.
28:11My gaze shifted to the window.
28:13Toward the border, the clouds hung heavy,
28:15and an unnatural darkness was swallowing the edge of the moonlight.
28:18This was far from over.
28:20Dusk settled over our chambers.
28:22Silas stood at the window, his back to me.
28:25He hadn't said a word since they'd dragged Fiona away.
28:28I asked,
28:29What are you thinking?
28:30Kilton's alive.
28:31He's with the Outlanders and he's plotting something.
28:33He turned, and his crimson eyes locked onto mine.
28:36You knew he was alive.
28:37Longer than you have.
28:38They found Killian's body in the North Tower right after his house arrestment began.
28:42I never bought it.
28:43He wouldn't go down that easily.
28:44Why wouldn't you tell me?
28:46Because then you'd do exactly this.
28:48I said, stand by the window and brood.
28:51I reached up and cupped his face.
28:53He immediately leaned into my touch, nuzzling my palm.
28:57Are you afraid?
28:59I asked softly.
29:00I'm afraid for you.
29:02He pulled me into his arms, his chin resting on my head.
29:05I melted against his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.
29:09Whatever they're planning, I won't let them win.
29:11I tilted his head down and kissed him.
29:15This wolf kingdom, and you.
29:18No one is taking either from me.
29:21Another female went flying out of the king's study.
29:24Did the king just throw out another noble's female?
29:26What do you think?
29:27That's the third one this week.
29:30Damn.
29:30The first guard said, a hint of awe in his voice.
29:34He really only has eyes for the Luna.
29:36Won't let anyone else even breathe in his direction.
29:39Inside, Silas was rubbing his temples.
29:42He beckoned his second in the command.
29:44Send out a decree.
29:45From this day forward, any man who sends a female to my door.
29:48He paused, a dangerous glint in his eye.
29:50I'll send ten males to his mate.
29:52Ten.
29:53Mark my words.
29:54That night, I was shaking with laughter in our chambers.
29:58I can't believe you said that.
30:01Sending ten men to their mates?
30:03When did you become so funny?
30:05He rumbled, his voice low.
30:07You taught me.
30:08When did I ever teach you that?
30:10You taught me to stop tolerating their games.
30:12I wiped a tear of laughter from my eye and looked up at him.
30:15So all those females they paraded in front of you?
30:18Not a single one caught your eye?
30:20He pulled me into his arms, his chin resting on my head.
30:23It's only you.
30:25I don't want anyone else.
30:27I pulled his face down and kissed him.
30:32You said it.
30:33Don't you dare take it back.
30:35He swore.
30:36His hands slid down, coming to rest on the gentle curve of my stomach.
30:41I am your mate.
30:43Only yours.
30:45A rumor was slithering through the palace halls.
30:47One handymaid said,
30:49Did you hear?
30:50The Luna once made a vow to Prince Killian.
30:53Another handymaid yanked the handymaid's sleeve.
30:54Are you trying to get yourself killed?
30:56The king just made an example of the last few who spread that poison.
31:00The first handymaid went pale, and they scurried away, without another word.
31:05In our chambers, Silas buried his head in my lack.
31:07His arms wrapped tight around my waist.
31:09His voice came out muffled.
31:10If it weren't for what I was, for the moon-muth's decree, would you have waited for him?
31:15I ran a hand gently down his back.
31:18Killian has always been shallow.
31:19I hadn't been to war, yet.
31:21I was young, beautiful.
31:24I paused.
31:25But he swore an oath to you under the full moon.
31:27To get the support of House Selvan, I said, my voice flat.
31:31A cold smile touched my lips, and the moment he laid eyes on my prettier sister, Fiona, he tossed me
31:36aside.
31:37Silas was quiet for a long moment.
31:38He was a fool to lose you.
31:39I chuckled softly.
31:41Of course he was.
31:42That's why the one beside me now.
31:44I lifted his face from my lap, locking my gaze with his rims and wolf eyes.
31:47Is you.
31:48My birthday was a month away, and Simus was already in a frenzy.
31:53He'd summoned a legion of tailors, turning the west wing into a mountain of silk and velvet.
31:59I slipped into another gown and turned.
32:01What about this one?
32:02Beautiful.
32:03I changed again.
32:04And this one?
32:06Stunning.
32:07I laughed.
32:08You think everything looks good.
32:10Because you are beautiful.
32:12You look stunning in anything.
32:14You're just flattering me.
32:16I'm telling the truth.
32:18His eyes scanned the racks of gowns behind me, then snagged on one with a plunging neckline.
32:22Not that one.
32:23A frown cruised his brow as he pointed.
32:26Why not?
32:27I arched in highbrow.
32:29It shows too much.
32:30He rose from his chair and came up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist.
32:34His face harried into the kirk of my neck, his voice a low rumber against my skin.
32:38I can't stand the thought of other males seeing you.
32:41So radiant.
32:42The door creaked open.
32:44It was his adjuant.
32:45Your majesty, the elders request an audience.
32:50Silas pressed a kiss to my cheek.
32:53I have to go.
32:54Wait for me.
32:55I turned just enough to kiss the corner of his mouth.
32:59Go.
33:01He released me, and followed the adjikri out, the door clicking shut behind them.我爹赵永安去当兵前
33:12,说若他死在外面,与我娘改嫁给村中猎户。可那猎户虽缺了一条腿
33:13,却最是凶狠,一拳能打死老虎,据说还打死了前妻。我娘嫁过去,等同送死。三年后
33:21,果然传来爹的死讯。奶奶和左老门收了猎户二十两银
33:22,强行将我娘卖了出去。
33:23爹死心传来的那天,娘正在河边洗衣上,寒冬腊月的,河里的水淘着冰茬子,冷的刺骨。奶奶不许她用热水
33:30,说柴火珍贵,不是她这样生不出儿子的剑蹄子能用的。我去山上努力多捡柴火
33:36,捡回来却都被二叔烧火盆用了。我们娘俩哪怕多用了一根树枝
33:37,都要被奶奶毒打一顿再骂上三天三夜。我想帮忙,被娘撵到一边去。河边冷
33:42,奶奶去那边玩,那边能晒着太阳
33:44,暖和点。
33:44我们娘俩穿得薄,大冬天只有中午头晒晒太阳才能暖和点。衣裳洗完了
33:49,回到家里,奶奶和祖老门已经等着急了。他们着急,却没去河边找
33:53,奶奶是要等我娘把今天的衣裳洗完。洗这么慢,又不知道上哪儿浪荡去了
33:57,真是个贱蹄子,永安不在,心就不知道也到哪儿去了。她一如既往鼠咯,丢了个包袱过来。官爷送了消息来
34:04,永安被你客死了,自打取了你,玩就没遇上好事。现在永安没了
34:09,你也赶紧嫁出去,别留在我们老赵家祸害人。
34:12那包裹很小,是我娘的两件破衣服,奶奶这么迫不及待,似乎也没为我爹的死伤心什么。不知道的还以为死的是村里的老狗
34:18,我娘没说什么,只是紧紧拉着我的手。娘,能让我把奶奶带走吗?娘也没多少伤心
34:23,只担心我,我奶奶横眉立目。看看那猎户愿不愿意给银子
34:27,这么大的丫头,要是卖给人牙子,也能换十两银子。我娘拉着我的手更紧了
34:31,我们都知道,等娘一走,奶奶就会把我卖掉,绝不会多养一天。
34:35我娘背着包裹,紧紧牵着我的手,被奶奶和祖老门撵到了张猎户家。她正在家里磨刀
34:40,霍霍身不断,断了的一条腿不能弯曲,只能置在一边,看起来姿势十分怪异。她脸上一个伤疤从左眼角下方一直横到右嘴角上方
34:48,仿佛把脸分成了两半,更显得凶狠。我往娘身后躲了躲,在奶奶家,跟在这里,区别似乎也没多大。你们强行把这女人卖给我
34:54,二十两银子已经太过分,别的就别多想了。
34:57她看起来似乎并不乐意娶我娘,更别说加上我这个脱油瓶了。我家永安当年也算是救过你
35:02,现在她没了,把这件货交给你,你也该感恩戴德。这件蹄子现在就向着你,要把这死丫头带给你当女儿
35:09,你也是有福气,一下子有妻有女,我也不多要,你再给个十两银就行。很多人家一年也才赚二三两银子,十两银子能买一亩粮田
35:17,是很多银子,我根本不值这么多银子。
35:19张烈户又看她一眼,没说什么,村民都说她沉默寡言,但一睁眼,能吓死人,我乃推了娘亲一把,推得她单薄的身子差点摔倒,我娘拉着我往前两步,直接跪下了。张
35:29,张大哥,我男男吃得少,能干活,能不能请你给个活路?
35:32张烈户这才看过来,就没看我,眼神莫名,自我即使起,就看见娘每天都被家里人欺负,我保护不了娘,但我觉得,张烈户可以,哪怕因为父亲尸骨未寒就认别人当爹,而背上不孝之名,我也要赌一把,我不想再看到娘的眼泪了,我跪在地上,用尽所有力气,大声地喊了声,爹。张烈户愣住
35:54,刀疤看起来更猙獰了。张烈户站起来
35:56,进屋,丢了十两银子出来。
35:57这丫头,以后是我家的孩子了。我抬头看向张烈户
36:00,娘没注意到她的话,但我听到了,奶奶拿了银子就要走,但张烈户拦住了她,要求写下契约。奶奶不肯,不愿意写什么契约
36:07,但张烈户一把将银子抢回来。不欠,银子还来。最终,还是在祖老跟村长的见证下写了契约
36:12,我和娘都成了张烈户家的人。最终
36:15,还是在祖老跟村长的见证下写了契约,我和娘都成了张烈户家的人。
36:19娘丢下包袱,就开始干活,她希望自己勤快一点,多干活,张烈户看到她的勤快,能让我多吃几口饭,可以不打我。张烈户家里布置得很简单
36:27,三间正房,中间堂屋,两边各一个卧室,但只有一个卧房有床,另一个卧房是空的。娘带我去看了看柴房,这里柴火收拾得很干净
36:34,屋里也干净。娘把柴火弄了弄,掌木板子给我搭了个床。奶奶
36:38,别怕。这里就是我晚上睡觉的窝了,我把稻草往床上扑。娘
36:41,我不怕。
36:42反正在赵家也一直是这样的,这些年我也都过来了,娘抱了抱我。可能
36:46,等娘给他生个儿子就好了。我却隐约觉得
36:49,也许爹对娘不好,也不是因为他没生儿子。娘,爹为什么让你改嫁张家
36:53?以前爹看娘看了严实,不许他出村子
36:55,不许他抬头看人。奶奶也总骂娘,让他少在外面勾搭人
36:59,怎么会突然间要他改嫁,还这么迫不及待。娘的苦笑闷在胸腔里,声音也极小。因为只有张烈户才拿得出这么多银子
37:05,也……
37:06也后边的字他没说出来,但我知道,爹是让娘来送死的。原来
37:09,爹在走之前就想过把娘卖掉换钱。他回不来
37:12,却也不让娘亲好过,把娘卖了换银子,还要绝了娘的生路。我猜得到这些
37:16,不是因为我心眼子够多,实在是他们做得太明显。村里人都这么说,便是听不到都不行。村里人都这么说
37:22,便是听不到都不行。没一会儿,张烈户回来了。他没搭理我们娘俩
37:25,只是拿着很多木板子进了屋里,叮叮当当的好一通敲打。
37:29他打个用力,一下下的就好像打在我们娘俩心上。娘站在屋外
37:32,好几次想去问问家里粮食在哪儿,她好去做饭,但又不敢。过了一会儿,张烈户就出来了
37:37,见我们娘俩都在,不禁中眉。有事儿。他声音凶恶,我吓得想往后缩
37:41,可这里只有我跟娘。我往后缩
37:42,娘就只有一个人了,我挺住了,拉着娘亲的手跟她站在一块。张烈户看到了我的举动
37:47,眉毛动了动,娘犹豫着问。我,我想问,该做晚饭了?你把晚饭的粮食拿出来
37:51,我好去做饭。
37:52你,你累了一天,也该吃饭了。张烈户又是皱眉
37:55,很疑惑地上下打量我们,随即指了指造房,我娘看了看。那,要是……张烈户眉头皱得更深
38:01,过去一脚踹开了门
38:02,回头看我们。我总觉得,她是在用眼神问我们是不是傻,没有锁哪儿来的钥匙
38:06,可在赵家不是这样的。赵家的造房上锁,就连家里的粮食油盐鸡蛋都锁在柜子里。家里的饭都是娘来做
38:14,但用多少米面用多少油盐和柴火都是奶奶说了算。
38:15她会把做这顿饭需要的米面由盐都拿出来,放在灶台上,盯着我娘做饭,哪怕掉了一粒米,她都要骂半天。她说我娘是件蹄子
38:22,说我们娘俩饿死鬼投胎,每天只知道吃,一点活不会干的。她怕我们偷吃,我娘带着我进了造房
38:27,看到米面由盐都摆在那里,有些犹豫,看了看张烈户,她又出门去了。娘有点不敢动,她怕做不好,张烈户回来会打人
38:34,像奶奶那样,也怕被怀疑偷吃。
38:36最终,娘还是做了饭,最终,娘还是做了饭,饭摆在桌上,我跟她站在院子里,都没敢动。张烈户又扛着两个大筐子回来
38:44,进了没人住的西屋,见到桌上的饭菜,又看看我跟娘,眉头皱得更深了。她洗了手,坐下,见我们还站着,就粗着嗓子叫我们都做
38:51,她成了一勺半的饭。做少了,明天多做点。她吃饭很快,呼呼啦啦地吃完,却只吃了不到一半
38:56,吃完就坐在那里,一边磨柴刀
38:58,一边看着我们吃。
38:59娘犹豫着给我盛饭,我们俩一边吃一边看她,我很快发现了问题,我吃得快,她就不看,我吃得慢想放下筷子,她就会皱眉,这是,让我吃。我跟娘战战兢兢把剩下的吃完
39:09,等得挨骂挨揍,但是张烈户没骂人,也没打人,只是把柴刀收起来,叫我娘烧热水。娘赶紧烧了热水,等张烈户洗完
39:17,想了想,给自己也洗了洗脸和手脚。她一边洗一边念叨,神色灰暗不明,也很紧张。
39:24我就着她用剩下的热水洗了洗,感觉手脚都暖和起来,原来用热水洗脸洗脚是这么舒服,难怪二叔和奶奶一到了冬天就总使还我多少热水呢。洗过澡
39:32,我进了柴房,娘叮嘱我,我这耳朵,不管听见什么都别出来,装没听见,知道吗?我狠狠点头
39:38,我知道的,以前爹狠狠欺负娘,我哭着来哀求,让他放过娘,他就狠狠踹了我一脚,踹得我疼了大半年。这一次,我不会再叫
39:45,我们娘俩都得小心地活着,活着,才有希望,虽然我也不知道这希望在哪,
39:50可是,很快,柴房门就被踹开了,张烈户拿着灯,站在门口,盯着在稻草中躺着的我,我吓得往后缩,冷汗直流。有一次
39:57,爹大半年喝醉了从外面回来,也是进柴房来,他说都怪我是个赔钱货,害得他没儿子被人笑,怪我害得他输钱。
40:04最后是我娘拿了柴刀要跟他拼命救了我,张烈户力气更大,是不是三脚就能踹死我,可是,他没喝酒,也没有发怒,只是过来像拎小鸡仔一样拎着我进了西屋,我娘正小心地站在屋里,本来空荡荡的屋里多了一个很宽大的木板床,床上堆着几床虽然有些却干净的棉被,张烈户把我放下,转身就走,回了他的东屋,门一关,没一会儿就传来他打呼噜的声音,我跟娘面面相去,这一晚,我们睡得很忐忑,却也很暖和,我缩在自己的被窝里,
40:28小声说,娘,好暖和,我在冬天从来没这么暖和过,而且,晚上吃了饭,肚子里也暖暖的,我觉得,现在好像才是活着,娘摸摸我的头,楠楠,你今天叫他爹了,明天也这么叫,以后都这么叫,我点点头,嗯,张烈户比我爹对我好多了,之后,娘做的饭慢慢多起来,她不敢一次就做太多
40:45,是一点点增加的,过了好几天,她才终于摸清楚了张烈户的脾气跟饭量,她吃的多,有我跟娘两个人的饭量加起来那么大,但她从不会不许我们吃,我们吃的少了,她反而会皱眉,她会上山打猎
40:55打到了猎物,大的就去卖掉,偶尔会留小鸡小兔子,让娘炖了吃,她只吃一半,剩下的一半留给我和娘,我长这么大,只吃过三次肉,这是第四次,肉真好吃啊,怪不得奶奶和二叔那么喜欢,娘看我吃的高兴,多给我留了一些,我只顾着吃,也没注意到,当晚吃多了,大半夜肚子疼,我在床上疼得打滚,娘给我揉肚子也不管用,跑出去挖了锅底灰都我冲水喝
41:19,但我喝了一口就全吐出来,肚子疼得像是要死了,张烈户冲进屋里,见我这样,直接用棉被裹着我,扛着就跑
41:25我娘跌跌撞撞跟在后面,一句话也不敢说,她扛着我跑到村头,直接踹开了郎中家的门,村里的郎中全家被她吓了一跳,埋怨她,但在看到她的脸之后就不敢说话了,郎中给我把麦,又问这几天都吃了什么吃多了
41:37,即使,朝地平时吃的差,一下子吃这么多肉,消化不好,没事,开个要吐出来,回去用热水
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