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No Mercy For The Traitor Alpha - Ep
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00:02I saved my mate's life, but he wanted me dead.
00:07The day Lucian became alpha, he stabbed me and dragged me to the beast world.
00:11Cora should have been my Luna.
00:14You stole everything from her.
00:17Now die.
00:20The cage opened.
00:22Hundreds 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 calendar, I had always done everything to help my partner, Lucian.
00:42I had even saved his life once.
00:43But on the day he became alpha, but he stabbed me in the back.
00:49Cora 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.
01:04Let 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.
01:17And then I was reborn.
01:19Back to the morning when Lucian was surrounded by the beasts.
01:22The Luna gripped my hand tightly.
01:24Serena, I heard you can control beasts.
01:27Can you save Lucian?
01:28I shook my head immediately.
01:30Luna, I can't even calm a cat.
01:31I wouldn't dare risk the heir's life.
01:33I heard Cora already brought warriors to look for him.
01:37Lucian is the alpha heir.
01:38The moon goddess will protect him.
01:40This 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 Cora and the warriors hadn't saved me, I wouldn't have survived.
02:05Don't blame them.
02:06The healers examined him and confirmed his life was no longer in danger.
02:10Only then did the alpha notice the crying Cora standing nearby.
02:14Loyal and brave.
02:15You risked your life for Lucian today.
02:18What reward do you want?
02:19I-
02:19Cora's cheeks flushed red as she stammered.
02:22I-
02:23She couldn't finish a single sentence.
02:25Father, Cora'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.
02:34My future Luna.
02:47Let me speak for her.
03:11Women.
03:14We'll reach the right time.
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06:02Gasps instantly spread through the crowd.
06:04Korra was nothing more than a low-born Omega, the daughter of Lucian's nanny.
06:08Her bloodline alone meant she could never become a Luna.
06:11The Alpha's expression darkened.
06:13He looked at Lucian and slowly shook his head.
06:15Luna frowned.
06:16The heir's Luna is no small matter.
06:18You're the future Alpha. You need to understand that.
06:21Lucian answered firmly.
06:22I know my responsibilities as heir.
06:25But a throne is earned through strength, not bloodline.
06:29The 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. Korra 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.
06:51His expression gentle.
06:53Korra, this time I'll never let go of your hand again.
06:56I watched them holding each other tightly.
06:58A 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.
07:13So this time, as long as you don't offend her, I can mock you too.
07:16I frowned my voice flat and icy.
07:19My father is the Alpha's right hand.
07:20And I'm his only daughter.
07:22Why would I become your mistress?
07:24I hid the truth about my rebirth.
07:25I didn't want any more entanglement with him.
07:28My gaze drifted to his manged 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.
07:39But his footing slipped and he crashed heavily to the ground.
07:42Korra screamed his name.
07:44Lucian!
07:45I walked away without looking back.
07:49Gasps instantly spread through the crowd.
07:51Korra was nothing more than a low born Omega.
07:53The 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.
08:03My 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.
08:16You 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.
08:23I won't let anyone get close to him!
08:26Still half asleep, I rubbed my eyes and stood up.
08:28When exactly was I fighting you for Lutrian?
08:31Korra glared at me viciously.
08:33What did you say to him yesterday?
08:34He kept calling your name in his sleep!
08:36I laughed.
08:37Didn't he tell you?
08:39He begged me to become his mate.
08:41Korra let out a shrill scream.
08:44Impossible!
08:45You 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.
08:57Korra screamed and staggered backward.
08:58The heel caught on itself, and she crashed hard onto the door.
09:03I 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.
09:13Lady Korra forced her way in and struck first.
09:15Daisy was only protecting the 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.
09:26Selina!
09:26It deserves to die.
09:28My heart stopped.
09:29I immediately scooped Daisy into my arms.
09:33Alpha!
09:34Korra barged into my home.
09:36She attacked first.
09:37Was I supposed to stand there and let her kill me?
09:40A sneer curled across Lucian's lips.
09:42I'm the Alpha heir.
09:43The 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.
09:53And the dog lunged towards me.
10:04Nooooo!
10:05Scenes from my previous life flashed before my eyes.
10:08The moment Lucian was moving into the last minute.
10:10Daisy's fur had stood on end as she forced herself to face Luna's arms.
10:14Shielding me with her tiny body.
10:16Why?
10:17Why?
10:17Even with a second chance?
10:19Could I still only watch her die in front of me?
10:22I forced down the pain, crushing my chest and glared at him.
10:25Lucian!
10:26She was protecting me!
10:28What 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.
10:37You'll dirty your eyes.
10:38Then he looked at me with contempt.
10:40Take this as a lesson.
10:41This time it's an animal.
10:43Next time it'll be you.
10:44Just because I'm willing to make you my mistress doesn't mean I like you.
10:48Don't think that gives you the right to order Korra around.
10:50You're only fit to be her servant.
10:53Then he left with Korra.
10:54I clenched my fists so tightly my nails bit into my palms, forcing back my tears.
10:59Lucian.
10:59Again and again.
11:01You destroy everything I love.
11:02This time.
11:03I won't sit back and watch.
11:04You 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 favourite place to run.
11:16Now she could only lie there, alone.
11:19The tears wouldn't stop falling.
11:21Then a long fingered hand appeared before me.
11:23Holding a neatly folded handkerchief.
11:25Kael.
11:26The Alpha's fourth son.
11:27Lucian hadn't been the only one in danger yesterday.
11:30Kael had been there too.
11:31In my last life, all I cared about was Lucian.
11:34I drove away the beasts for him alone.
11:36Kael had died with no one to help me.
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.
11:50Selina, thank you for warning me yesterday.
11:53You 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?
12:13You saved my life.
12:14You saved my life.
12:15Scenes from my previous life flashed before my eyes.
12:18The moment you seemed to bring me to the last night.
12:20Daisy's fur had stood on end as she washed herself.
12:38NOOO!
12:38the wolf beneath his skin the next morning kale came personally to formally propose to me his
12:44manners were flawless refined and respectful it was obvious he truly valued me father was pleased
12:49he had once hoped i would marry lucian but lucian had publicly chosen a low-born omega in front of
12:55the entire pack father finally realized the air could not be trusted compared to him kyle was
13:01sincere the mating ceremony was arranged quickly crates of gifts from kyle kept arriving one after
13:06another the storage rooms were overflowing even the hallways were piled high with presents and
13:11gifts should always be returned so i went to the finest jewelry store in the city to pick something
13:16for him the moment i stepped inside a green belt caught my eye simple striking with three flawless
13:22emeralds set into the leather i bought it and was preparing to leave when i ran into lucian and cora
13:28lucian could barely stand steadily now he looked sickly a gray rot like shadow spreading beneath
13:34his skin the moment he noticed the green belt in my hands smug satisfaction flashed across his face
13:41i heard your family's preparing for the upcoming ceremony so all that nonsense before about not
13:45wanting to be my mistress was just you being petty but let me warn you first you'd better not outshine
13:50cora she's the future luna and that belt you're too late cora already made me one herself keep yours
13:58seeing him defend her so openly cora covered her mouth and giggled lucian just take it you can
14:05always give it to one of the servants cora's right lucian 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
14:38it possibly be for selena are you trying to get my attention again he withdrew his hand a cold smirk
14:45tugging at his lips fine i won't expose your little act i'm not interested in your gift anyway he wrapped
14:52an arm around cora and walked past me i climbed into my car then suddenly chaos erupted behind me
14:58cora's voice rang through the street lufian what's wrong somebody help inside the car i closed my eyes
15:04lucian your punishment has finally arrived the injuries from those beasts had looked horrifying
15:09but they were never fatal lucian simply never took them seriously what he didn't know was that the
15:14beasts driven by the rogue wolves carried a special venom if he had listened to the healers stayed in bed
15:19and taken the antidote he would have recovered without issue but cora had gone from a lowly omega
15:24to the future luna the noble shield wolves looked down on her and lucian couldn't bear watching his
15:29girl suffer so every day he forced himself to accompany her everywhere just to earn her respect
15:35within the path eventually whiskers spread among the wolves cora's so lucky what cora didn't know was
15:41that her dignity had been bought with lucian's life when i returned home i heard the palace was already in
15:47complete chaos the air to the wolf pack collapsed in the street hanging between life and death the
15:53entire pack was shaken that was when a faint smile curved across his lips selena would you like to see
16:00a show of course cal carried two bottles of rare spirit using the excuse of visiting vacation he
16:07escorted me to the other chambers the healers swarmed around lucian they took turns trying everything they
16:12could but he still wouldn't wake cora knelt on the floor sobbing endlessly at last the luna unleashed
16:18the fury she had been suppressing she smashed everything in the room to the ground with deafening
16:23force her trembling finger pointed at cora lucian's wounds had not healed but you still dragged him
16:34around to show him around to show him off you caused this are you satisfied now the healer said the
16:42wounds
16:42themselves weren't severe but he never rested and the venom spread through his bloodstream
16:49he may lose both legs under the storm of accusation cora only felt wrong
16:54my luna this isn't fair lucian pitted me he wanted the others to respect me so
17:05enough the alpha had just returned from council the moment he heard her excuse he kicked her violently
17:11across the room if you hadn't besweighed 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
17:22cora stared blankly at everything before her unable to believe it was real the luna's residence was so
17:28close now no one was supposed to take it from her before she could speak again lucian's weak voice
17:34drifted through the room father mother don't blame cora this was my choice please don't cancel the mating
17:43ceremony i'll recover by then i swear it please after a fit of coughing lucian slowly opened his eyes
17:51seeing this 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 cora nodded frantically determination sharpening in her eyes
18:09this was her last chance and she would seize it no matter what
18:28alpha and luna left for a rush to lucian's side at once she thought he's waking up meant things were
18:33finally getting better but moments later he slipped back into unconsciousness the healers wiped the sweat
18:40from their brows their voices trembling air he may not survive much longer
18:46liars how dare you say that he's the future alpha the moon goddess protects him he swore he would
18:53mate with me he would never leave me cora collapsed in despair yet i felt nothing but satisfaction
18:57i walked over and looked down at her cora you killed my daisy and now karma's come for you too
19:05how does it feel if lucian dies what happens to an unmated partner like you die alone
19:12or die with him cora jerked her head up and scrambled backward in panic shut up he'll be fine he
19:18has to
19:19be i'll become his luna i always will you just wait on the day of the mating ceremony the entire
19:26pack
19:26will be there watching so what if you were born noble one day you'll still have to call me luna
19:31i laugh
19:32i'll be waiting for that day don't disappoint me i turned and walked away
19:38cora cursed under the breath behind i didn't hear it clearly and i didn't care kyle had witnessed
19:42everything from the doorway he didn't understand why i hated lucian and cora so deeply but he
19:48restrained his curiosity and asked nothing the mating ceremony drew closer yet lucian still hadn't
19:53woken up rumors spread everywhere the air was dying the she wolves who once envied cora now mocked her
20:00mercilessly while she was down she cried herself to sleep every day out of options she summoned every
20:06healer witch doctor and street witch she could find hoping some spell might drive her soul back
20:13i 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 bank territories desperate cora sought the witch out
20:23in secret in the end the witch handed her a small black vial filled with silver blue liquid on the
20:29day
20:29of the mating ceremony cora stood alone beside lucian's bed in a moon white gown a luna's crown adorning
20:36her hair lucian wore ceremonial robes for the bonding right his eyes tightly shut
21:23her hair was made with the
21:24whispers swept through the pack like waves murmurs rose and fell among the crowd lucian's been unconscious for so long
21:30even the healers can't do anything but cora still won't give up that's true love isn't it it's not love
21:35She just wants to become Luna.
21:37If she really loved him, she wouldn't force him to mark her at a time like this.
21:42The Alpha wanted to cancel the ceremony.
21:44She begged him not to and swore she could heal Lucian.
21:47Alpha and Luna arrived as well.
21:49The Alpha's face was green.
21:51Cora, it's time.
21:52Lucian isn't waking up.
21:53The mating ceremony is cancelled.
21:55Everyone go home.
21:56No!
21:57Your Majesty, please wait a little longer!
21:59He'll wake up!
22:00He will!
22:01Cora pleaded desperately.
22:03The Alpha frowned.
22:03I've already shown you more mercy than I should have.
22:07Except reality.
22:08Take that ceremonial gown off her!
22:11Cora 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,
22:19letting her taste the agony that had once consumed the final days of my life.
22:23Then Lucian's voice rang through the room.
22:25I'm not dead yet.
22:27How 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.
22:38Lucian woke up?
22:39Cora really brought him back?
22:41Looks like she's gonna become Luna after all.
22:43Alpha and Luna stared in stunned disbelief.
22:45Caught between shock and joy, Cora shoved through the crowd and threw herself into his arms.
22:49I thought I'd lost you forever!
22:52Don't worry.
22:52I'm here.
22:53The mating ceremony is still on.
22:55Don'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.
23:02I said nothing.
23:02I simply counted.
23:04Three, two, one...
23:07Time's up.
23:07Lucian had barely taken a step before he stumbled and collapsed.
23:31Screams erupted instantly.
23:33His legs?
23:34There are so many shadow parasites!
23:37Not just his legs!
23:38There are more over there!
23:39He was fine just a second ago!
23:41How is this possible?
23:42Lucian swayed in dizziness.
23:44Thin black worms, dark as ink and fine as strands of hair, wriggled out of his wounds and dropped
23:50onto the ground.
23:51Every single one emitted a faint silver glow.
23:54Forbidden parasites that fed specifically on wolf blood.
23:57The wound in his leg burned like fire.
24:00The 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?
24:07The 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 stable.
24:19A healer rushed forward and examined Lucian before letting out a heavy sigh.
24:23The Alpha heir has been cursed.
24:26How could this happen?
24:27Who 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.
24:41Cora 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.
24:50A 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.
25:09But the shadow parasites slowly eat the body away.
25:12In the end, the entire body rots into pulp.
25:20Lies.
25:20That's not true.
25:21Cora shook her head frantically.
25:23That's not true.
25:24Lucian stared at her, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.
25:28Her face was still so soft, so innocent.
25:31Looking, he could not believe she would do this to him.
25:33They found a witch, she cried.
25:35Alpha!
25:36Spare me!
25:37This was all that lady's idea!
25:39I warned her!
25:40How 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 and pity Lucian still held for Cora.
25:55Bitch!
25:56Why would you do this to me?
25:58I got injured waiting for you to save me.
26:00And now you've destroyed everything.
26:03If only I had chosen differently.
26:06Agony filled his face as he searched the crowd for me.
26:09Only now did regret finally consume him.
26:11Lucian collapsed to the ground.
26:14The healer informed the Alpha that Lucian was beyond saving.
26:16The Alpha ordered Cora imprisoned.
26:19What had begun as a lively mating ceremony ended in chaos and shelter.
26:23Kyle and I turned to leave, but Lucian grabbed the hem of my dress.
26:26His hoarse, weakening voice, echoed behind me.
26:29Selina, Selina, 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.
26:39I 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.
26:47I was wrong.
26:48Give me one more chance.
26:50Forgive me.
26:51You're still my Luna.
26:53I almost laughed out loud.
26:54He actually believed a simple apology could erase everything I had suffered.
26:58He had to be dreaming.
27:09I pried Lucian's hand away from my dress.
27:11Alpha, once glass shatters, it can never be made whole again.
27:15Regret can't buy back anything.
27:17On the day Kael and I bonded, the ceremonial cave overflowed with guests.
27:21Moonlight poured through cracks in the dome above, bathing the entire altar in Selina.
27:25Kyle personally escorted me to the carriage, dressed in dark, grey ceremonial robes.
27:31He took my hand and gently brushed his thumb across my palm.
27:34Nervous?
27:35Not at all.
27:37Liar.
27:38I can hear your heartbeat.
27:39I couldn't help that.
27:41He bent down and straightened my skirt for me.
27:43The procession departed beneath the pack's cheers, songs and blessings surging around us
27:49with wings.
27:49Then suddenly, the road ahead was blocked.
27:52Selina, without my permission, how dare you mate with another wolf?
27:56Lucian sat slumped in a bridge, gaunt and hollowed.
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?
28:07The one bonding today is Lady Ashfield.
28:09What does she have to do with him?
28:11Haven't you heard?
28:12Lucian forced a servant girl into the lunar residence and even tried to make Lady Ashfield
28:16his mistress.
28:18That'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, but he no longer had the strength
28:26to argue.
28:27All his attention remained fixed on him.
28:31Selina, you once told me that in this life and the next, you would always be my mate.
28:36His voice was coarse, filled with sick desperation.
28:39Thanks to the medicine you sent, the healers said I'm out of danger now.
28:41I'll recover completely soon.
28:43Let me make it up to you, Krait.
28:45I looked at him.
28:46Once upon a time, those eyes could have made me die willingly for him.
28:49Now 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, he was still lying to himself, clinging to a belt like it was his last hope.
29:15Beside me, Kyle calmly opened his coat, revealing a flash of dark green at his waist.
29:20Lucian, are you talking about this one?
29:21Shock flooded Lucian's face.
29:23Kyle glanced down at the belt and spoke evenly.
29:26Sorry to disappoint you.
29:27Selina picked this out for me.
29:29The 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.
29:39He stared at me stubbornly.
29:40I leaned close to his ear, my 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 a dungeon.
29:53Kael gave a faint wave, signaling for the servants to wheel him away.
29:57Along the road, the stench of rot, drifting from Lucian's wounds, made nearby walls, instinctively
30:03cover their noses.
30:04Step back.
30:05Kyle turned toward me.
30:06Come on, don't let him ruin our day.
30:08He simply extended his hand.
30:10Gently, I placed my hand in his.
30:12The procession observed.
30:13Moonlight spilled across the road like a silver carpet, laid down by the goddess herself.
30:18I leaned against Kael's shoulder, listening to the wheels roll over ground.
30:23One arm wrapped around me, while his other hand gently stroked my back.
30:27Behind us, the name that had once caused me unbearable pain, faded farther and farther
30:31into the moonlight until it disappeared completely.
30:34Kael, thank you.
30:37He said nothing.
30:38He only pulled me a little closer.
30:49Dim lighting, a warm room, our first night after bonding, belonged only to us.
30:55Kael was far more passionate than his gentle appearance suggested.
30:58Like a wolf who had finally gotten what he longed for, he was patient, focused, and tireless.
31:05I rubbed my aching shoulder and begged hoarsely for mercy before he finally relented.
31:09Even then, he still kept me tightly wrapped in his arms, his chin resting against the top
31:14of my head.
31:15At dawn, half asleep in his embrace, I asked without thinking.
31:19Back then, why did you agree so quickly to make me your mate?
31:22Kael let out a low chuckle.
31:23You're only asking now?
31:25I've had a crush on you for ten years.
31:28I always hoped my mate would be you.
31:30Holding me in his arms, he slowly told me stories I had never known.
31:35Years ago, at that grand full moon ball, he saw me for the first time.
31:40The hall had been crowded with guests.
31:41Yet after one glance, he could never look away again.
31:44But back then, my eyes had only been on Lucian.
31:47He never forced his way into my life.
31:49He simply stayed in the shadows, silently protecting me.
31:52Even in my previous life, it had been the same.
31:54The reason I managed to reach the hunting grounds in time and drive away the beasts was because
31:59of me.
32:00Before I arrived, he had shifted into wolf form and acted as bait, leading the fiercest beasts
32:05away by himself.
32:06In that lifetime, he died in those hunting grounds.
32:09My vision blurred instantly.
32:11In my previous life, he had died because of me, and I had never even known.
32:16Gale, I'm sorry.
32:18He tightened his arms around me, his lips brushing my forehead.
32:22You have nothing to apologize for.
32:24Being able to become your mate made everything worth it.
32:26I buried my face against his chest as silent tears soaked into his shirt.
32:30He said nothing.
32:31He only patted my back over and over, as though comforting a child who had cried herself exhausted.
32:37Thank the moon goddess.
32:39This time, we didn't miss each other.
32:51Married life was peaceful beyond belief.
32:53Kyle had a habit he could never seem to break.
32:55Every morning before I woke up, he would place a fresh evening primrose beside my pillow.
33:00So when I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was always that half-bloom flower still
33:04carrying 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.
33:17One time, I didn't turn the page for nearly 15 minutes.
33:21Are you actually reading?
33:22He finally asked.
33:23I'm enjoying the feeling of you leaning against me.
33:25His ears turned red.
33:26An 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.
33:34Embarrassed and annoyed, he scooped me up effortlessly, threw me over his shoulder, and headed straight
33:38for 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.
33:47But 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, gray that almost seemed to glow
34:16beneath the moonlight.
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
34:27wolf would crouch obediently, rubbing his head against my palm like an affectionate puppy.
34:32I loved burying my face in the thick, soft fur around him.
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, atop the rocks, overlooking the entire
34:52territory.
34:53Countless lights glittered below us like shattered moonlight scattered across the earth.
34:57He shifted back into human form, barefoot on the grass, as moonlight traced silver edges
35:02along 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.
35:11In 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 challenged.
35:20Yet beneath that peace, news about Lucian still reached us from time to time.
35:24His legs were completely ruined now.
35:26He 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.
35:36When summer arrived, the smell of decay filled his entire world.
35:40Servants rotated shifts, caring for him, gritting their teeth before entering.
35:44Worst of all, Kura's treatment had left him completely infertile.
35:48He would never have an heir.
36:11The storm from the council finally arrived.
36:13High, ranking officials jointly petitioned the alpha to appoint a new heir.
36:17The alpha pitied Lucian, but no one understood the laws of the pack better than he did.
36:22The weak were unfit to lead the strong.
36:24How could a king confine to a wheelchair rule over thousands of wolves?
36:28Of all his sons, only Kale was worthy of the position.
36:31Kale, from this day forward, you are the new alpha.
36:36The alpha declared.
36:37Kale 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.
36:49That very day, Lucian smatched everything within each beside his fate.
36:53That was the final blow.
36:54He ordered servants to wheel him to the dungeon.
36:57He wanted to see Kora.
36:59The dungeon was damp and dark.
37:01Kora curled in the corner.
37:02Her clothes tattered and her hair tangled into knots.
37:05Only her eyes still shone, with a madness that quartered on his head.
37:10The sound of wheelchair wheels echoed down the corridor.
37:13Kora looked up when she saw him.
37:15Her lips twisted into a strange smile.
37:17You came.
37:18It's because of you.
37:19Lucian's voice was hoarse and cold.
37:22If not for you, I never would have ended up like this.
37:25This is all your fault.
37:26His hands closed around him throat.
37:28You should die!
37:29But there was no strength left in him.
37:31Kora shoved him away, effortlessly.
37:32The wheelchair slammed into the wall with a dull crash.
37:59Kora stared at Lucian's broken state and suddenly burst into light.
38:03The sound was sharp and shrill, echoing endlessly through the empty dungeon.
38:07My fault?
38:09Her eyes widened.
38:10You were the one who couldn't hold on.
38:11If you'd lasted just a little longer!
38:14If we'd completed the bonding ceremony, I'd be Luna by now!
38:17Her voice climbed higher and higher, growing hysterical.
38:20I'm his Luna!
38:22I'm his Luna!
38:23I'm his Luna!
38:24I'm his Luna!
38:27I'm his Luna!
38:27Only now did Lucian finally realize how foolish he would be.
38:30For this woman, he had personally pushed Selena.
38:33And from beginning to end, this woman had never loved him, only the position he held.
38:38He turned his wheelchair around and left without another class.
38:41Kyle's official Alpha ceremony would take place three days later.
38:45And that night, I helped him straighten his ceremonial doors.
38:48Standing before the mirror, he wore an unusual experience especially.
38:52What's wrong?
38:53I asked.
38:53I never imagined my life would leave me here.
38:56It's okay. I'll be with you.
38:57During the ceremony, the silver Luna crown was placed upon my head as moonlight poured through the cave ceiling.
39:03The entire pack lowered their heads in unison.
39:05Deep growls of submission rolled away about the waves of the cabin.
39:09At the very back of the crowd, Lucian sat in his wheelchair in the furthest corner.
39:13Everyone else bowed their heads.
39:15Only he looked up, his eyes filled with pain and regret.
39:18If Korra hadn't destroyed him, the one standing here today should have been him.
39:22After the ceremony, he was moved out of the royal chambers and relocated to a small cabin outside the territory
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39:28The door closed behind him from that day onward.
39:30No one ever visited again.
39:40Life after becoming Luna grew busier, but Kale never once made me feel alone.
39:44During the day, he handled pack affairs.
39:46No matter how busy he was, he always came home before evening.
39:50Sometimes, while I sat reading medical texts in the study, he would deliberately peek his head through the doorway.
39:55He always did that, never interrupting, never rushing me, just quietly staying nearby.
39:59Sometimes when I looked up, I would find him asleep on the sofa, still holding a half-read territorial report.
40:05Whenever I covered him with a blanket, he would unconsciously grab my wrist in his sleeve.
40:09Don't go.
40:10I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere.
40:12One afternoon, heavy rain suddenly poured down.
40:15He returned soaked from head to toe, yet held a paper package carefully against his chest.
40:19What's that?
40:20He handed it to me.
40:21Inside was a silver hand-woven ribbon with a tiny moonstone dangling from the tassel.
40:25I saw it at the market, thought it would look nice with your white dress.
40:29You got drouched for a ribbon?
40:31Not exactly. It was on the way.
40:33He was obviously lying. The market was on the opposite side of the territory from where he'd gone.
40:38I stared at the ribbon and suddenly felt my nose sting. He immediately panicked.
40:42You don't like it? I can exchange it-
40:45I love it.
40:45I 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.
40:53That night, we 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.
41:31you got back.
41:32Good night, show up, guys.
41:32You brought him up for an island or something like that you're made of our water.
41:34Don't you ever hear the museum or something?
41:40Nothing's not about anything.
41:40and myself feel like...
41:43I knew how to do this.
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43:45The day Lucian moved out, I went to see him all.
43:48Morning fog still lingered as his wheelchair sat outside the cabin.
43:52The servants carried out the last box and left quickly.
43:54Hearing footsteps, he slowly looked up.
43:56When he realized it was me, a trace of hope flashed across his withered face.
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44:47It was real. It already happened, and you have to pay for it.
44:50I turned away. Kael 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. He 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.
45:13Behind us, the cabin door slowly closed, and Lucian, like a lone wolf cast out from the pack,
45:19spent the rest of his life rotting away in regret and decay.
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