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