00:00Sylvia Valon, this is how your life ends.
00:04You haven't been a real Luna in years.
00:07This mate bond should have been severed a long time ago.
00:10You have no one to blame but yourself.
00:13He pulled Zoe by the waist.
00:15Beside my broken frame, she looked vibrant and strong.
00:18A smile crossed her face.
00:21Zoe even drew my son, Lucienne, into their arms.
00:24She nestled against Varric's chest.
00:26Light flashed across their wrist.
00:28Their matte bonds macrure.
00:30Blowing a bright silver color.
00:31Agony ripped through the fading mark.
00:33Tearing my heart apart.
00:34Collapsed on the floor.
00:36I reached out, dragging myself pathetically toward Lucienne's feet.
00:39Lucienne, please, help me.
00:42Lucienne just looked at me with cold eyes, like I was a stranger.
00:46They watched guards drag me from the hollow hair mansion.
00:49They watched guards drag me from the hollow fang mansion, hurled into the giant pit.
00:54I crashed into a mass grave for omegas and slaves, choking on the stench of rotting flesh.
01:00I watched her smile, hand in hand with Varric and Lucienne.
01:03As she announced her new mate bond with Varric, claimed the Luna title, received Lucienne's offering, and basked in the
01:10pack's worship.
01:11I closed my eyes in regret.
01:13Night fell.
01:14A rogue pack found me and bit me to death.
01:17The vision vanished.
01:19I crashed to the floor with my wheelchair, my eyes snapping to the doorway.
01:23They were standing right there.
01:25Just like the vision.
01:26Was this my future?
01:28Abandoned, discarded, and torn apart?
01:30Cold sweat beaded on my forehead as I gasped, terrified.
01:33I lost my legs defending hollow fed park in war.
01:35Hearing the crash, they glanced back with nothing but irritation.
01:38My hand stung.
01:39Blood dripped slowly onto the floor.
01:40The crystal shards glowed faintly.
01:42The moon got us.
01:43She was giving me a chance.
01:44A second choice.
01:45You want to sever our bond?
01:46Consider it done.
01:47Dead silent.
01:48Varric looked up.
01:49A trace of genuine shock in his eyes.
01:52Usually I would protest with tears and begging.
01:54Not today.
01:55Blood dripping from my hand.
01:57I forced myself up to meet his gaze.
01:59I will cooperate.
02:01Do whatever you want.
02:02Frowning deeply, Varric crouched down with a cruel sneer.
02:05What trick is this, Sylvia?
02:06Dropping the fragile act to change my mind?
02:08Or will you backhack out later just to embarrass me?
02:11I never had such intentions.
02:12Yet to him, I was always calculating.
02:14Opening my mouth, I instinctively wanted to defend myself.
02:17See?
02:18Hit a nerve, didn't I?
02:19The ice in his eyes froze the words in my throat,
02:21leaving me to lower my gaze in crushing disappointment.
02:24Lucian stepped forward.
02:25Alpha, she isn't worth your concern.
02:27Ever since she became a cripple, she's been a useless Luna.
02:30This is just a pointless struggle.
02:32The pure disgust in his eyes hit me like a blow.
02:34My own son despised me.
02:36I never knew.
02:37No. Tears blurred my eyes.
02:39I looked at them, completely broken.
02:41You're right.
02:42She just wants attention, and we shouldn't indulge her.
02:46Sharp.
02:47Just like the pack's smartest and strongest heir.
02:51Nodding in satisfaction, he patted Lucian's shoulder.
02:54Dismissing me, Varric paced the room.
02:57Good. Saves me time.
02:58Move to the shed tonight.
03:00Zoe needs this room for her Luna ceremony.
03:03Move in?
03:03I smiled bitterly.
03:05She'd been sharing his bed in the room right above mine every single night.
03:09And don't touch the formal gowns in the closet.
03:12You can't wear them anyway.
03:13Leave them all for Zoe.
03:15Shook my head, trembling.
03:17I made those myself.
03:18Before I could protest, Zoe shrank back with a pitiful, timid expression.
03:22Is that okay?
03:24Sylvia is already so miserable.
03:27Maybe we should leave them for her as a memory.
03:30You are too kind, my Luna.
03:32How could anyone ever fault you?
03:33You are the youngest, most outstanding she-wolf in this pack.
03:36You deserve everything.
03:38Varric stroked her hand.
03:39He was completely blind to her mockery.
03:42The new Luma inherits everything.
03:43The entire pack will agree.
03:44They smiled at each other.
03:46A perfect family.
03:48I looked up at them, tears finally spilling over.
03:52The scene from the vision crashed over me and my head spun.
03:55Was I destined to be abandoned and humiliated, no matter what I chose?
03:59Raising my blood-stained hands to cover my head.
04:03No.
04:04I don't want this.
04:05I clutched my head in agony.
04:08Haking his head, Varric walked over and crouched down, looking at me in amusement.
04:12Look at you.
04:14Still struggling.
04:16Pathetic.
04:17In the hollow fling pack, the strong rule.
04:21No.
04:22Since ancient times, the strong rise, the weak fall.
04:26Gripped my jaw hard.
04:28Paralyzed and broken.
04:30No pack keeps a crippled Luna.
04:33Letting you stay is already a mercy.
04:36You are no longer a qualified Luna.
04:38Your place is destined to be replaced.
04:41Sever this mate bond quietly.
04:43Don't force my hand.
04:45With that, he shoved my chin aside, like a slap to my face.
04:48Before I could react, he snatched my hand, raising it to swear to the Moon Goddess.
04:53I, Vayek Parker, reject Sylvia Valen as my mate.
04:59The world went dark.
05:01Like doom descending.
05:03His eyes were hard.
05:04Through my tears, I saw the Alpha Varric who once made his vows to me.
05:09He had probably forgotten.
05:10Eight years ago, he carried me through the water.
05:13Howled at the sky.
05:15Swore I was his only love, that he would never leave me.
05:18He fought his way to become the new Alpha.
05:21And I, I became the youngest Luna.
05:25When I announced my pregnancy, he hugged me in pure joy.
05:29Rushing out to tell the pack about our new life.
05:32These memories flashed by, making my heart ache worse.
05:36The sweet vows were now dragging me to hell.
05:39The pain tearing my chest was a million times worse than childbirth.
05:43Like something was being violently ripped out of me.
05:46The bone-crushing pain left me paralyzed.
05:49Through the agony, I smelled that rotting stench again.
05:52I was back in the giant pit, about to be torn apart by rogues.
05:56I wouldn't die like this.
05:58I, Sylvia Valen, accept Bark Parker's rejection!
06:01Instantly, the darkness vanished.
06:03Daylight returned.
06:04I was drenched in sweat.
06:06The glowing mate mark on our right wrist has completely disappeared.
06:09Our mate bond was severed, but my chest still burned painfully.
06:13Clutching my heart, I lay weakly on the floor.
06:15Just survived a brutal trial.
06:16Varric acted like nothing happened.
06:18Looking at the vanished mark, he sighed in relief and dropped my hand.
06:22Finally, you're not my mate anymore.
06:25He immediately stood up and pulled Zoe into his arms.
06:28They looked down at me with smug smiles.
06:31They turned to leave.
06:32Lucian stood in front of me.
06:34Lucian, please.
06:35It hurts so much.
06:37Hug me.
06:39Just like when you were little.
06:41Seeing my weak, pleading look, a trace of guilt crossed Lucian's face.
06:45I loved him the most.
06:48We used to run and play together.
06:51I watched him come of age,
06:53sharing his joy as he showed off his wolf form.
06:56I hugged him at his ceremony,
06:59congratulating him as the Alpha heir.
07:02Memories flashed.
07:04It felt like we were back in those moments.
07:06But just as he was about to touch my fingertips,
07:09he yanked his hand back,
07:11his face instantly hardening.
07:13No.
07:14Alpha said the strong rule.
07:17Crippled wolves don't belong in the pack.
07:20You're no longer Luna.
07:22The pack has rules.
07:24I am the Alpha heir,
07:26so I must follow the new Luna.
07:29Come, my future Alpha.
07:31Come to me.
07:32His eyes hardened.
07:33He walked over and took Zoe's hand.
07:37Watching them leave,
07:39I slowly pulled my empty hand back.
07:42I clenched it into a tight fist.
07:45Yes, it's time to leave.
07:48I forced myself up to pack,
07:50but my eyes locked onto the nightstand.
07:53A wooden wolf carving sat there.
07:59Varek, little Lucian and I carved it together.
08:02I held Lucian's hand,
08:03guiding him to carve the wolf's fur.
08:06It was a pack tradition.
08:08When it was done,
08:09Lucian held it in his palms.
08:11Varek and I held his hands,
08:13giving him our blessing.
08:14I traced the carving,
08:15my heart stinging.
08:17Varek, Lucian,
08:19why are you doing this to me?
08:21Did you forget our promises?
08:23How could you abandon me so easily?
08:28Night fell.
08:30I arrived at the thatched shed alone with my luggage.
08:33It had once been used to keep livestock.
08:35The place was filthy and foul-smelling.
08:39Shaking my head,
08:41I slowly wheeled myself toward the shed.
08:44Suddenly, a shadow appeared beside me.
08:46I looked up.
08:48It was my brother, Derek.
08:51I remembered how much he doted on me.
08:54He used to lift me above his head as we laughed together.
08:58He also walked me down the aisle,
09:00giving my hand to Varek.
09:01My sweet Sylvia,
09:02I will always be here for you.
09:06He must be here to take me home.
09:08A spark of hope flashed in my eyes.
09:12Derek,
09:14are you here to take me home?
09:16Derek stared at me in silence before speaking.
09:18I heard Varek severed the bond.
09:20I forced a bitter smile,
09:21trying to act normal.
09:23Yes,
09:23he wanted a new Luna.
09:26I agreed.
09:27I...
09:27He cut me off.
09:28Good.
09:30You made the right choice.
09:31He turned his back to me.
09:32Luna,
09:33you served the Hollowflake pack well.
09:34You made them strong.
09:36But a stronger pack needs fresh strength to sustain itself.
09:39You brought honor to the Valon family,
09:41doing exactly what was expected of you.
09:43But what about me?
09:44I touched my numb legs.
09:47Tears dropping onto my lap.
09:49Watching him,
09:50I forced out a laugh that sounded more like a sob.
09:53He turned his head.
09:54Your duty is done.
09:57As you are now,
09:58the family can do nothing more for you.
10:01Resting here is your best option.
10:04Without another look,
10:05he walked away.
10:06No one was coming to save me.
10:09Despite everything I did for them,
10:11no one wanted a crippled she-wolf.
10:13I was just a discarded pawn.
10:15The night wind howled.
10:17I wrapped my arms around myself.
10:19I lay on the filthy hay,
10:21shivering in the dark.
10:23It's okay.
10:24I'm fine.
10:27Lightning flashed.
10:28A deafening crack of thunder jolted me awake.
10:31I shook uncontrollably.
10:33I had always been terrified of storms.
10:35As a pup,
10:36Derek protected me.
10:37As a wife,
10:38Derek held me.
10:39Now,
10:40I had no one.
10:43Suddenly,
10:44the door crashed open.
10:48A tall figure stood in the doorway.
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