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No Mercy For The Traitor Alpha
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00:02I saved my mate's life, but he wanted me dead.
00:06The day Lucian became alpha, he stabbed me and dragged me to the beast pit.
00:11Korra should have been my Luna.
00:14You stole everything from her.
00:17Now die.
00:20The cage opened.
00:21Hundreds of starving beasts rushed toward me.
00:24My mate held another woman in his arms and smiled as he watched.
00:29Then I opened my eyes and found myself back on the day he needed me to save his life.
00:34This time, I smiled and walked away.
00:37As a beast calmer, I had always done everything to help my partner, Lucian.
00:41I had even saved his life once.
00:43But on the day he became alpha, but he stabbed me in the back.
00:49Korra is the one I love most.
00:51If you hadn't fought to steal her chance to save me back then, she'd be my Luna.
00:57Right now!
00:58Aren't you able to control beasts?
01:00I haven't eaten in three days.
01:02So go on.
01:03Let me see whether a bitch like you can control them.
01:06My little cat threw herself in front of me.
01:10But the beasts tore us both to shreds.
01:13My family was branded as traitors and sinners.
01:16And then I was reborn.
01:18Back to the morning when Lucian was surrounded by the beasts.
01:22The Luna gripped my hand tightly.
01:23Serena, I heard you can control beasts.
01:27Can you save Lucian?
01:28I shook my head immediately.
01:29Luna, I can't even calm a cat.
01:31I wouldn't dare risk the heir's life.
01:33I heard Korra already brought warriors to look for him.
01:36Lucian is the alpha heir.
01:38The moon goddess will protect him.
01:39This time, I wanted to see how Lucian would become alpha without my help.
01:43A scream echoed from deep within the forest.
01:46Everyone's faces turned tense.
01:48Soon, the warriors carried Lucian back.
01:50His entire body was covered in blood.
01:54Useless fools.
01:55This is how you protect my son?
01:57The alpha flew into a rage and stepped forward to punish them.
02:00Lucian stopped him.
02:01Father, if Korra and the warriors hadn't saved me, I wouldn't have survived.
02:05Don't blame them.
02:05The healers examined him and confirmed his life was no longer in danger.
02:10Only then did the alpha notice the crying Korra standing nearby.
02:13Loyal and brave.
02:14You risked your life for Lucian today.
02:17What reward do you want?
02:19I-
02:19Korra's cheeks flushed red as she stammered.
02:22I-
02:22She couldn't finish a single sentence.
02:25Father, Korra's too shy.
02:27Let me speak for her.
02:28I've desired her for a long time.
02:29Now I owe her my life.
02:31So I want her to become my mate.
02:33My future Luna.
02:46God restặng me for her.
02:46Noam.
02:47Noam.
02:47.
03:17.
03:47.
04:17.
04:47.
05:18.
05:18.
05:19.
05:19.
05:19.
05:25.
05:25.
06:04Cora was nothing more than a low-born Omega, the daughter of Lucian's nanny. Her bloodline
06:09alone meant she could never become a Luna. The Alpha's expression darkened. He looked
06:13at Lucian and slowly shook his head. Luna frowned. The air's Luna is no small matter. You're
06:18the future Alpha. You need to understand that. Lucian answered firmly. I know my responsibilities
06:24as air, but a throne is earned through strength, not bloodline. The moment those words left
06:30his mouth, the Alpha was completely enraged. Among wolf packs, noble bloodlines were everything.
06:36Only the strongest blood could produce worthy airs. Good. Very bold. Truly my son. Make
06:42the announcement. Cora will be the heir's mate. Set the date for the mating ceremony.
06:46The Alpha stormed away while Luna hurried after him. Lucian pulled Cora into his arms, his expression
06:52gentle. Cora, this time I'll never let go of your hand again. I watched them holding each
06:57other tightly. A cold smile curved across my lips before I turned and left. Stop! Lucian
07:02limped over to me and leaned close to my ear, lowering his voice, he said. Savine, I know
07:06you were reborn too. You were smart this time. You didn't steal Cora's spotlight. I admit
07:11I went too far in our last life. So this time, as long as you don't offend her, I can
07:16mark
07:16you too. I frowned my voice flat and icy. My father is the Alpha's right hand, and I'm
07:21his only daughter. Why would I become your mistress? I hid the truth about my rebirth. I didn't
07:25want any more entanglement with him. My gaze drifted to his mangled leg. I couldn't help
07:31laughing softly. An Alpha heir who was about to lose both legs. Whoever wanted him could
07:36have him. I turned to leave. Lucian reached for me. But his footing slipped, and he crashed
07:41heavily to the ground. Cora screamed his name. Lucian! I walked away without looking back.
07:49Gasps instantly spread through the crowd. Cora was nothing more than a low-born Omega, the
07:53daughter of Lucian's mother. When I returned home, my family was there. Daisy jumped into
08:00my arms and rubbed her head against my chin. My eyes instantly filled with tears. The moon
08:05goddess had given me a second chance. I would never repeat the tragedy of my last life. The
08:11next morning, Cora burst into my room with red swollen eyes, completely hysterical.
08:16You were born with everything! Why are you still trying to steal Lucian from me?
08:20I'd give my life just to stay by his side. I won't let anyone get close to him! Still half
08:26asleep, I rubbed my eyes and stood up. When exactly was I fighting you for Lutrian? Cora
08:31glared at me viciously. What did you say to him yesterday? He kept calling your name in his sleep!
08:36I laughed. Didn't he tell you? He begged me to become his mate. Cora let out a shrill scream.
08:43Impossible! You bitch! You seduced him! She lunged at me, swinging a fist toward my face,
08:50sensing danger. Daisy instantly leapt off the vanity table. Her claws slashed straight across Cora's
08:56silk. Cora screamed and staggered backward. The heel caught on itself, and she crashed hard onto the floor.
09:02I was just about to tell a maid to help her, when Lucian's roar exploded through the room.
09:08Selina! How dare you hurt her! One of my maids couldn't help speaking up.
09:12Lady Cora forced her way in and struck first. Daisy was only protecting the Selina.
09:17Lucian slammed the maid against the wall. Who allowed you to speak?
09:20His gaze fell on Daisy before flicking toward me. That mutt injured my future Luna. Selene,
09:26it deserves to die. My heart stopped. I immediately scooped Daisy into my arms.
09:32Alpha, Cora barged into my home. She attacked first. Was I supposed to stand there and let her
09:39kill me? A sneer curled across Lucian's lips. I'm the Alpha heir. The next Alpha. Cora will become
09:46your Luna. If she teaches you a lesson, you should be grateful. He lifted a hand. His warriors loosened
09:52their grip on the dog's leash, and the dog lunged towards me.
10:04Noooo! Scenes from my previous life flashed before my eyes. The moment you see her
10:09moving into the last fight. Daisy's fur had stood on end as she forced herself to face those monsters,
10:14shielding me with her tiny body. Why? Why? Even with a second chance, could I still only watch
10:20her die in front of me? I forced down the pain, crushing my chest, and glared at him.
10:25Lucian! She was protecting me! What did she do wrong?! He took a step back, disgust flashing
10:32across his face. Then he gently covered Cora's eyes. Don't look, Cora. You'll dirty your eyes.
10:38Then he looked at me with contempt. Take this as a lesson. This time it's an animal. Next time it'll
10:44be
10:44you. Just because I'm willing to make you my mistress doesn't mean I like you. Don't think that gives you
10:49the
10:49right to order Cora around. You're only fit to be her servant. Then he left with Cora. I clenched my
10:54fists so tightly my nails bit into my palms, forcing back my tears. Lucian, again and again,
11:00you destroy everything I love. This time, I won't sit back and watch. You dream of making Cora your
11:06Luna. We'll see whether you even live long enough for that day. I carried Daisy's stiff body in my arms,
11:11and buried her myself in the garden. That grassy patch had been her favorite place to run. Now she could
11:17only
11:17lie there, alone. The tears wouldn't stop falling. Then a long fingered hand appeared before me,
11:23holding a neatly folded handkerchief. Cael, the Alpha's fourth son. Lucian hadn't been the only
11:28one in danger yesterday. Cael had been there too, in my last life. All I cared about was Lucian.
11:34I drove away the beasts for him alone. Cael had died with no one to help me. This time,
11:40I had deliberately sent him a signal. I told him to stay inside the cabin and not wander off. Behind
11:46him sat
11:47crates filled with jewels and silk. Celina, thank you for warning me yesterday. You saved my life.
11:54I took the handkerchief, wiped my tears away, and looked straight into his eyes. Cael,
11:58if you really want to repay me, would you be willing to become my mate?
12:14Noooo!
12:15Scenes from my previous life flashed before my eyes. The moment you see me were bringing into the
12:19last minute. Daisy's fur had stood on end as she washed herself.
12:25The shock flashed across Cael's face. He clearly hadn't expected me to be so direct. Then he smiled,
12:31a trace of admiration in his eyes. Of course. Wait for me to come get you.
12:36A second later, he vanished, fast as the wolf beneath his skin. The next morning, Cael came
12:41personally to formally propose to me. His manners were flawless, refined and respectful. It was obvious,
12:47he truly valued me. Father was pleased. He had once hoped I would marry Lucian. But Lucian had publicly
12:53chosen a low-born Omega in front of the entire pack. Father finally realized the heir could not
12:58be trusted. Compared to him, Cael was sincere. The mating ceremony was arranged quickly. Crates of
13:04gifts from Cael kept arriving one after another. The storage rooms were overflowing. Even the hallways
13:09were piled high with presents. And gifts should always be returned. So I went to the finest jewelry store
13:15in the city to pick something for him. The moment I stepped inside, a green belt caught my eye. Simple,
13:21striking, with three flawless emeralds set into the leather. I bought it and was preparing to leave,
13:26when I ran into Lucian and Korra. Lucian could barely stand steadily now. He looked sickly,
13:32a grey rot, like shadow spreading beneath the skin. The moment he noticed the green belt in my hands,
13:38smug satisfaction flashed across his face. I heard your family's preparing for the upcoming ceremony,
13:43so all that nonsense before about not wanting to be my mistress was just you being petty. But let
13:48me warn you first. You'd better not outshine Korra. She's the future Luna. And that belt? You're too
13:54late. Korra already made me one herself. Keep yours. Seeing him defend her so openly, Korra covered her
14:01mouth and giggled. Lucian, just take it. You can always give it to one of the servants. Korra's right.
14:09Lucian reached for my gift box.
14:32I immediately stepped back to avoid his touch. This isn't for you. Not for me? Then who else could it
14:38possibly be for? Selina, are you trying to get my attention again? He withdrew his hand,
14:44a cold smirk tugging at his lips. Fine. I won't expose your little act. I'm not interested in your
14:51gift anyway. He wrapped an arm around Korra and walked past me. I climbed into my car. Then suddenly,
14:56chaos erupted behind me. Korra's voice rang through the street. Lufian, what's wrong? Somebody help!
15:02Inside the car, I closed my eyes. Lufian, your punishment has finally arrived.
15:06The injuries from those beasts had looked horrifying, but they were never fatal. Lufian
15:11simply never took them seriously. What he didn't know was that the beasts driven by the rogue wolves
15:15carried a special venom. If he had listened to the healers, stayed in bed and taken the antidote,
15:20he would have recovered without issue. But Korra had gone from a lowly Omega to the future Luna,
15:25the noble sheep. Wolves looked down on her, and Lucian couldn't bear watching his girl suffer. So
15:30every day, he forced himself to accompany her everywhere, just to earn her respect within the
15:35pack. Eventually, whispers spread among the wolves. Korra's so lucky. What Korra didn't know was that
15:41her dignity had been bought with Lucian's life. When I returned home, I heard the palace was already in
15:47complete chaos. The heir to the wolf pack had collapsed on the street, hanging between life and death.
15:52The entire pack was shaking. That was when Kale played. A faint smile curved across his lips.
15:59Selina, would you like to see a show?
16:01Of course. Kale carried two bottles of rare syrup. Using the excuse of visiting the patient,
16:07he escorted me to the other chambers. The healers swarmed around Lucian. They took turns trying
16:11everything they could, but he still wouldn't wake. Korra knelt on the floor, sobbing endlessly. At last,
16:17the Luna unleashed the fury she had been suppressing for days. She smashed everything in the room to
16:22the ground with deafening force. Her trembling finger pointed at Korra.
16:30Lucian's wounds had not healed, but you still dragged him around to show him off.
16:36You caused this. Are you satisfied now? The healer said the wounds themselves weren't severe,
16:43but he never rested. And the venom spread through his bloodstream. He may lose both legs.
16:50Under the storm of accusation, Korra only felt wronged.
16:54My Luna, this isn't fair. Lucian pitted me. He wanted the others to respect me, so…
17:05Enough!
17:05The alpha had just returned from council. The moment he heard her excuse, he kicked her violently across
17:11the room. If you hadn't beswet Lucian, would he have treated his own body so scalpsily?
17:18He's barely consciousness. The mating ceremony is only days away, it's cancelled.
17:22Korra stared blankly at everything before her, unable to believe it was real. The Luna's residence
17:27was so close now. No one was supposed to take it from her. Before she could speak again, Lucian's weak
17:33voice drifted through the room. After a fit of coughing, Lucian slowly opened his eyes. Seeing
17:51this, the alpha and Luna could no longer bring themselves to punish her further. The alpha's
17:56voice turned cold and severe. Fine. Heal my son and the wedding will proceed. Fail and your punishment
18:04will show no mercy. Korra nodded frantically, determination sharpening in her eyes. This
18:10was her last chance. And she would seize it, no matter what.
18:28Alpha and Luna left. Korra rushed to Lucian's side at once. She thought he's waking up meant
18:33things were finally getting better. But moments later, he slipped back into unconsciousness.
18:38The healers wiped the sweat from their brows, their voices trembling.
18:42Air. He may not survive much longer.
18:46Liars! How dare you say that! He's the future alpha! The moon goddess protects him!
18:52He swore he would mate with me! He would never leave me!
18:54Korra collapsed in despair, yet I felt nothing but satisfaction. I walked over and looked down at her.
19:00Korra, you killed my Daisy. And now karma's come for you too. How does it feel?
19:06If Lucian dies, what happens to an unmated partner like you? Die alone? Or die with him?
19:13Korra jerked her head up and scrambled backward in panic. Shut up!
19:17He'll be fine! He has to be! I'll become his Luna! I always will!
19:22You just wait, bitch! On the day of the mating ceremony, the entire pack will be there watching.
19:27So what if you were born noble? One day you'll still have to call me Luna.
19:31I laugh. I'll be waiting for that day. Don't disappoint me.
19:36I turned and walked away. Korra cursed under her breath behind.
19:39I didn't hear it clearly. And I didn't care. Kyle had witnessed everything from the doorway.
19:43He didn't understand why I hated Lucian and Korra so deeply. But he restrained his curiosity and asked nothing.
19:50The mating ceremony drew closer. Yet Lucian still hadn't woken up. Rumors spread everywhere.
19:55The air was dying. The She, wolves who once envied Korra, now mocked her mercilessly while she was down.
20:01She cried herself to sleep every day. Out of options, she summoned every healer,
20:06witch doctor, and street witch she could find, hoping some spell might drive his soul back.
20:12I secretly sent someone to hint to her about a street witch from the dark hollow coven,
20:17a forbidden circle hidden deep within the shadow pack territories.
20:20Desperate, Korra sought the witch out in secret. In the end, the witch handed her a small black vial
20:26filled with silver-blue liquid. On the day of the mating ceremony, Korra stood alone beside Lucian's bed in a
20:32white gown, a luna's crown adorning her hair. Lucian wore ceremonial robes for the bonding rite,
20:40his eyes tightly shut.
21:24The
21:24Whispers swept through the pack like waves. Murmurs rose and fell among the crowd.
21:28Lucian's been unconscious for so long. Even the healers can't do anything, but Korra still won't
21:33give up. That's true love, isn't it? It's not love. She just wants to become Luna. If she really
21:38loved him, she wouldn't force him to mark her at a time like this. The Alpha wanted to cancel the
21:43ceremony. She begged him not to and swore she could heal Lucian. Alpha and Luna arrived as well. The
21:49Alpha's face was green. Korra, it's time. Lucian isn't waking up. The mating ceremony is cancelled.
21:54Everyone go home. No! Your Majesty, please wait a little longer! He'll wake up! He will!
22:01Korra pleaded desperately. The Alpha frowned. I've already shown you more mercy than I should have,
22:07except reality. Take that ceremonial gown off her! Korra clutched the gown tightly and refused to let
22:13anyone near her. Her eyes remained fixed on Lucian, filled with desperate hope. I waited silently, watching
22:18her fall apart, letting her taste the agony that had once consumed the final days of my life. Then Lucian's
22:24voice rang through the room. I'm not dead yet. How dare you treat Korra like this?
22:29The entire pack snapped their heads around in shock. Lucian, who had lain motionless just moments ago,
22:35suddenly sat up and climbed out of bed. Lucian woke up? Korra really brought him back? Looks like
22:41she's going to become Luna after all. Alpha and Luna stared in stunned disbelief,
22:45caught between shock and joy. Korra shoved through the crowd and threw herself into his arms.
22:49I thought I'd lost you forever. Don't worry. I'm here. The mating ceremony is still on.
22:55Don't miss the timing. Hand in hand, they walked through the crowd. As Korra passed me,
22:59she lifted her chin with a smug, taunting look. I said nothing. I simply counted.
23:04Three, two, one. Time's up. Lucian had barely taken a step before he stumbled and collapsed.
23:31Screams erupted instantly. His legs. There are so many shadow parasites. Not just his legs. There are
23:38more over there. He was fine just a second ago. How is this possible? Lucian swayed in dizziness.
23:44Thin black worms, dark as ink, and fine as strands of hair. Wriggled out of his wounds and dropped onto
23:50the ground. Every single one emitted a faint silver glow. Forbidden parasites that fed specifically on
23:56wolf blood. The wound in his leg burned like fire. The pain spread rapidly, sinking into the bone,
24:02before finally reaching his abdomen. Korra's eyes widened as she shook her head violently. How could
24:07this happen? The witch said he was cured! Alpha and Luna were still in shock over Lucian's recovery.
24:12Then this horrifying scene unfolded before them. Without servants supporting them,
24:17they could hardly stay standing. A healer rushed forward and examined Lucian before letting out a
24:22heavy sigh. The alpha heir has been cursed. How could this happen? Who cursed him? Korra lowered her head
24:29and slowly backed into the crowd. Kale suddenly shouted. Where do you think you're going? You were the
24:35one taking care of Lucian the whole time. No one knows better than you how he ended up cursed. Korra
24:41had
24:41always been timid and weak by nature. That single shout shattered her completely. She dropped to her
24:46knees and confessed everything. It was supposed to be a miraculous treatment. A street witch taught
24:51it to me. She said the potion could bring the dead back to life. It was supposed to be a
24:55miracle.
24:56I never thought it would turn Lucian into this. You all saw it yourselves. He moved like a healthy
25:01wolf just now. That means the treatment worked. My fears were right. The healer said grimly. The poison
25:06restores strength temporarily, but the shadow parasites slowly eat the body away. In the end,
25:13the entire body rots into pulp.
25:20Lies. That's not true. Korra shook her head frantically. That's not true. Lucian stared at her,
25:25unable to believe what was happening before his eyes. Her face was still so soft, so innocent.
25:30Looking, he could not believe she would do this to him. They found a witch, she cried. Alpha! Spare me!
25:37This was all that lady's idea! I warned her! How dangerous it was! I begged her to give up! She
25:43wouldn't
25:43listen. She said it didn't matter what the heir became afterward, as long as he completed the
25:49mating ceremony. Those words shattered the last scraps of trust and pity Lucian still held for Korra.
25:55Bitch! Why would you do this to me? I got injured waiting for you to save me,
26:00and now you've destroyed everything. If only I had chosen differently. Agony filled his face as
26:07he searched the crowd for me. Only now did regret finally consume him. Lucian collapsed to the ground.
26:13The healer informed the Alpha that Lucian was beyond saving. The Alpha ordered Korra imprisoned.
26:18What had begun as a lively mating ceremony ended in chaos and shudder. Kyle and I turned to leave,
26:24but Lucian grabbed the hem of my dress. His hoarse, weakening voice, echoed behind me.
26:29Selina. Selina, don't go. His eyes were red with regret. I was blind. Only now do I finally see what
26:36Korra really is.
26:37She lied to me from the very beginning. I thought she truly loved me. I never imagined she only
26:42wanted to become Luna. Now I understand. You were the only one who truly loved me. I was wrong.
26:48Give me one more chance. Forgive me. You're still my Luna. I almost laughed out loud. He actually
26:54believed a simple apology could erase everything I had suffered. He had to be dreaming.
27:09I pried Lucian's hand away from my dress. Alpha, once glass shatters, it can never
27:14be made whole again. Regret can't buy back anything. On the day Kael and I bonded, the ceremonial cave
27:19overflowed with guests. Moonlight poured through cracks in the dome above, bathing the entire altar
27:24in silver. Kyle personally escorted me to the carriage, dressed in dark, gray ceremonial robes. He took my
27:31hand and gently brushed his thumb across my palm. Nervous? Not at all. Liar. I can hear your
27:38heartbeat. I couldn't help that. He bent down and straightened my skirt from me. The procession
27:44departed beneath the pack's cheers and songs and blessings surging around us like waves. Then suddenly,
27:50the road ahead was blocked. Selina, without my permission, how dare you mate with another wolf?
27:56Lucian sat slumped in the wheelchair, gaunt and hollowed out. The surrounding werewolves lowered
28:01their voices as they whispered. What happened to the Alpha heir? Wasn't he still walking around with
28:05his mate not long ago? The one bonding today is Lady Ashfield. What does she have to do with him?
28:11Haven't you heard? Lucian forced a servant girl into the lunar residence and even tried to make Lady
28:16Ashfield his mistress. That's not even half of it. The heir ended up ruined because of the woman he
28:21chose. Lucian's expression darkened more and more with every word, but he no longer had the strength
28:26to argue. All his attention remained fixed on him. Selina, you once told me that in this life and the
28:33next, you would always be my mate. His voice was coarse, filled with sick desperation. Thanks to the
28:39medicine you sent, the healers said I'm out of danger now. I'll recover completely soon. Let me make it up
28:43to you, Krait. I looked at him. Once upon a time, those eyes could have made me die willingly for
28:48him.
28:49Now they only felt cold. Alpha, I already told you, there will never be anything between us again.
28:55No, you still love me. Otherwise, why would you personally help me choose that belt?
29:07I paused. The entire thing was absurd. Even now, he was still lying to himself, clinging to a belt,
29:13like it was his last hope. Beside me, Kyle calmly opened his coat, revealing a flash of dark green
29:18at his waist. Lucian, are you talking about this one? Shock flooded Lucian's face. Kyle glanced down
29:24at the belt and spoke evenly. Sorry to disappoint you. Selina picked this out for me. The size fits
29:29perfectly. Lucian froze completely. That's impossible. How could you decide to mate with him
29:34so quickly? You sent me medicine. You still care about me. He stared at me stubbornly. I leaned close
29:41to his ear, my voice soft enough that only he could hear. Death isn't the scary part. Living is
29:47the real punishment. Lucian, enjoy your nightmare. He closed his eyes and slumped back into the future.
29:53Kyle gave a faint wave, signaling for the servants to wheel him away. Along the road, the stench of rot,
29:59drifted. Drifting from Lucian's wounds made nearby walls instinctively cover their noses. Step back,
30:05Kyle turned toward me. Come on, don't let him ruin our day. He simply extended his hand.
30:10Gently, I placed my hand against the procession of Zeus. Moonlight spilled across the road like a silver
30:16carpet, laid down by the goddess herself. I leaned against Kyle's shoulder, listening to the wheels roll
30:22over ground. One arm wrapped around me, while his other hand gently stroked my back. Behind us,
30:27the name that had once caused me unbearable pain faded farther and farther into the moonlight,
30:32until it disappeared completely. Kale, thank you. He said nothing. He only pulled me a little closer.
30:49Dim lighting, a warm room. Our first night after bonding belonged only to us.
30:54Kyle was far more passionate than his gentle appearance suggested. Like a wolf who had finally
31:00gotten what he longed for. He was patient, focused, and tireless. I rubbed my aching shoulder,
31:06and begged hoarsely for mercy before he finally relented. Even then, he still kept me tightly wrapped
31:11in his arms, his chin resting against the top of my head. At dawn, half asleep in his embrace,
31:17I asked without thinking. Back then, why did you agree so quickly to make me your mate?
31:21Kale let out a low chuckle. You're only asking now? I've had a crush on you for ten years.
31:27I always hoped my mate would be you. Holding me in his arms, he slowly told me stories I had
31:34never
31:34known. Years ago, at that grand full moon ball, he saw me for the first time. The hall had been
31:40crowded
31:41with guests. Yet after one glance, he could never look away again. But back then, my eyes had only
31:46been on Lucian. He never forced his way into my life. He simply stayed in the shadows, silently protecting
31:51me. Even in my previous life, it had been the same. The reason I managed to reach the hunting
31:56grounds in time, and drive away the beasts, was because of me. Before I arrived, he had shifted into
32:02wolf form, and acted as bait, leading the fiercest beasts away by himself. In that lifetime,
32:07he died in those hunting grounds. My vision blurred instantly. In my previous life,
32:12he had died because of me, and I had never even known. Kale, I'm sorry. He tightened his arms around
32:19me, his lips brushing my forehead. You have nothing to apologize for. Being able to become your mate
32:25made everything worth it. I buried my face against his chest as silent tears soaked into his shirt.
32:30He said nothing. He only patted my back over and over, as though comforting a child who had cried
32:36herself exhausted. Thank the moon goddess. This time, we didn't miss each other.
32:51Married life was peaceful beyond belief. Kale had a habit he could never seem to break. Every morning
32:56before I woke up, he would place a fresh evening primrose beside my pillow. So when I opened my eyes,
33:01the first thing I saw was always that half-bloom flower still carrying traces of morning dew.
33:06Whenever I read, he liked sneaking up behind me and resting his chin lightly on my shoulder.
33:11Without saying a word, he would quietly stay there until I finished the entire page.
33:15His breathing against my neck was warm and steady. One time, I didn't turn the page for nearly 15 minutes.
33:21Are you actually reading? He finally asked. I'm enjoying the feeling of you leaning against me.
33:25His ears turned red. An alpha-blooded wolf, nearly six feet tall, actually blushed because of one sentence.
33:31I laughed so hard I nearly fell out of the chair. Embarrassed and annoyed, he scooped me up effortlessly,
33:36threw me over his shoulder, and headed straight for the bedroom.
33:39What are you doing? Put me down.
33:42No more reading. Sleep.
33:44Kale.
33:45Quiet.
33:46He said quiet, but his tone was full of affection.
34:06On nights of the full moon, we loved running together in the mountains behind the territory.
34:11When Kale shifted into wolf form, his fur turned a rare silver,
34:14gray that almost seemed to glow beneath the moon back.
34:17His wolf was far larger than an ordinary alphys, his shoulders nearly reaching my chest.
34:22When he ran, every movement was graceful and fierce, but in front of me, the huge silver wolf would crouch
34:28obediently,
34:29rubbing his head against my palm like an affectionate puppy.
34:31I loved burying my face in the thick, soft fur around his neck.
34:35His body temperature was always warm, like a living room.
34:38I shifted into wolf form too, and we ran side by side.
34:41Under the moonlight, two figures, one silver, one white raced across the mountain edge.
34:47When we grew tired, we would lie beside each other, on top of the rocks, overlooking the entire territory.
34:52Countless lights glittered below us like shattered moonlight scattered across the earth.
34:56He shifted back into human form, barefoot on the grass, as moonlight traced silver edges along his silhouette.
35:03Kale, when you become alpha someday, will you still run with me like this?
35:06He looked at me seriously, his gaze open and steady.
35:09In front of everyone else, I'm the alpha. In front of you, I'll always just be your Kale.
35:13I turned my face away so he wouldn't see my reddening eyes.
35:16In this lifetime, I finally understood what it felt like to be cherished.
35:20Yet beneath that piece, news about Lucian still reached us from time to time.
35:24His legs were completely ruined now. He could only remain bedridden.
35:27His wounds had to be treated three times a day.
35:30Though the shadow parasites had been removed, the silver poison had sunk deep into his bones
35:34and could never be reversed. When summer arrived, the smell of decay filled his entire hole.
35:39Servants rotated shifts, caring for him, fritting their teeth before entering.
35:44Worst of all, Korra's treatment had left him completely infertile. He would never have an heir.
36:11The storm from the council finally arrived. High ranking officials jointly petitioned the alpha
36:16to appoint a new heir. The alpha pitied Lucian, but no one understood the laws of the pack better
36:21than he did. The weak were unfit to lead the strong. How could a king confine to a wheelchair rule
36:26over
36:26thousands of wolves? Of all his sons, only Kale was worthy of the position.
36:30Kale, from this day forward, you are the new alpha.
36:35The alpha pitied.
36:36Kale knelt on one knee and accepted the silver token engraved with the wolf crest.
36:41His gaze passed over the gathered officials before finally settling on him.
36:45The decree stripping Lucian of his title arrived at his door. That very day, Lucian smashed everything
36:51within each beside his head. That was the final blow. He ordered servants to wheel him to the dungeon.
36:57He wanted to see Korra. The dungeon was damp and dark. Korra curled in the corner. Her clothes
37:02tattered and her hair tangled into knots. Only her eyes still shone with the madness that
37:08poured on his head. The sound of wheelchair wheels echoed down the corridor. Korra looked up when she
37:14saw him. Her lips twisted into a strange smile. You came. It's because of you. Lucian's voice was
37:20hoarsely cold. If not for you, I never would have ended up like this. This is all your fault.
37:26His hands closed around his throat. You should die. But there was no strength left in him.
37:31Korra shoved him away, effortlessly. The wheelchair slammed into the wall with a dull crash.
37:59Korra stared at Lucian's broken state and suddenly burst into loud. The sound was sharp and shrill,
38:05echoing endlessly through the empty dungeon. My fault? Her eyes widened. You were the one who
38:10couldn't hold on. If you'd lasted just a little longer, if we'd completed the bonding ceremony,
38:15I'd be Luna by now. Her voice climbed higher and higher, growing hysterically.
38:20I'm his Luna! I'm his Luna! I am his Luna!
38:26Only now did Lucian finally realize how foolish he would be. For this move, he had personally pushed
38:32Selena. And from beginning to end, this woman had never loved him, only the position he held. He turned
38:38his wheelchair around and left without another glance. Kyle's official Alpha ceremony would take
38:43place three days later. That night, I helped him straighten his ceremonial doors. Standing before
38:49the mirror, he wore an unusual serious expression. What's wrong? I asked. I never imagined my life
38:54would leave me here. It's okay. I'll be with you. During the ceremony, the silver Luna crown was
38:59placed upon my head as moonlight poured through the cave ceilings. The entire pack lowered their heads
39:04in unison. Deep growls of submission were all the way above the waves of the cabin. At the very
39:09back of the crowd, Lucian sat in his wheelchair in the furthest corner. Everyone else bowed their heads.
39:14Only he looked up, his eyes filled with pain and regret. If Korra hadn't destroyed him, the one standing
39:20here today should have been me. After the ceremony, he was moved out of the royal chambers and relocated to
39:25a
39:25small cabin outside the territory. The door closed behind him from that day onward. No one ever visited again.
39:40Life after becoming Luna grew busier, but Kale never once made me feel alone. During the day,
39:45he handled pack affairs. No matter how busy he was, he always came home before evening. Sometimes,
39:50while I sat reading medical texts in the study, he would deliberately peek his head through the doorway.
39:54He always did that, never interrupting, never rushing me, just quietly staying nearby. Sometimes,
40:00when I looked up, I would find him asleep on the sofa, still holding a half-red territorial report.
40:05Whenever I covered him with a blanket, he would unconsciously grab my wrist in his sleep.
40:09Don't go.
40:09I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere.
40:12One afternoon, heavy rain suddenly poured down. He returned soaked from head to toe,
40:16yet held a paper package carefully against his chest.
40:19What's that?
40:20He handed it to me. Inside was a silver hand-woven ribbon with a tiny moonstone
40:24dangling from the tassel. I saw it at the market, thought it would look nice with your white dress.
40:29You got drouched for a ribbon?
40:30Not exactly. It was on the way. He was obviously lying. The market was on the
40:35opposite side of the territory from where he'd gone. I stared at the ribbon and suddenly felt my
40:40nose sting. He immediately panicked.
40:42You don't like it? I can exchange it.
40:44I love it. I interrupted, tying the ribbon around my wrist.
40:48I really love it.
40:49He relaxed at once, smiling like a boy who'd just been praised. That night,
40:53we lay side by side listening to the rain outside the window.
40:57Kale, I think I must have been blind before.
41:01Yeah, you really were.
41:03Couldn't you at least comfort me?
41:05Comfort you for what? You're telling the truth.
41:07Hit him.
41:07I reached over to hit him. He laughed and dodged before pulling me back into his arms again.
41:11But it's okay.
41:12He murmured softly in the darkness.
41:14You see me now. That's enough.
41:42He was walking with him and he��서.
41:46People think, well, from 굉장히 bad.
41:47Yeah.
42:05It's going to humanity.
42:05And the rest of the world to never bleed.
42:05And then, that's going to be a problem.
42:06Is it the service for him?
42:08I'm supposed to move to heaven, to hope, gonna change from a journey.
42:11All next I've ended up in and I've known buildings possible.
42:11What was it when the start was a performance,
42:11.
42:41.
43:11.
43:41.
43:45The day Lucian moved out, I went to see him off.
43:48Morning fog still lingered as his wheelchair sat outside the cabin.
43:51The servants carried out the last box and left quickly.
43:54Hearing footsteps, he slowly looked up when he realized it was me.
43:57A trace of hope flashed across his withered face.
44:00Selina, so in the end, you still care about me?
44:03I shook my head, a victor smile curling at my face.
44:06You're wrong, Lucian. I only came to see how your story ends.
44:10His expression froze. I crouched down until we were eye level.
44:13You still don't know, do you? That so-called Korra found from the witch?
44:17I arranged all of it.
44:18His pupils shrank violently.
44:19From the very beginning, I was the one who wanted you dead.
44:22My voice remained calm and clear.
44:24I bribed the witch. I was the one who told Korra the medicine could temporarily restore your strength.
44:29Selina.
44:30His lips trembled.
44:31So it was you all along. Why? Just because of what happened in the previous life?
44:34That's right. A bloodjetsby repays. Some debts can only be settled with a life.
44:40But they're all alive now, aren't they?
44:42He asked in confusion.
44:43They're alive.
44:43I stood and looked down at him.
44:45But what you did can never be erased. The pain was real. It already happened, and you have to pay
44:49for it.
44:50I turned away.
44:51Kael leaned against the nearby tree, waiting for it.
44:54Morning sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering broken patches of light across.
44:58When he saw me approaching, he asked nothing. He simply held out his hand naturally.
45:02I placed mine in his.
45:04Is it over?
45:05Yes. It's over.
45:06Hand in hand, we walked deeper into the territory.
45:09Sunlight gradually pierced through the fog, illuminating the road ahead.
45:13Behind us, the cabin door slowly closed.
45:15And Lucian, like a lone wolf cast out from the pack, spent the rest of his life rotting away in
45:20regret and decay.
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