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Rejected My Fox Shifter, Claimed by the Dragon
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00:00:00After my fox shifter scratched me again, I headed to the ER alone.
00:00:03I grew up in foster care.
00:00:04I knew exactly what it felt like to have nobody.
00:00:06Lucian broke through the guards.
00:00:08He fell to his knees in front of me.
00:00:09Please, save me.
00:00:10I drained my savings and even took out a loan just to buy him.
00:00:13You just got me cheap because I was at my lowest.
00:00:15If you and your shifter are this incompatible, maybe you should let him go.
00:00:18And just like that, it clicked.
00:00:19I turned and went to the shifter registry.
00:00:21I want to exchange my shifter.
00:00:22Hidden at the edge of the screen flickered.
00:00:24A handsome man with gray eyes appeared in the hologram.
00:00:27He was bred for war, but no one wants him.
00:00:30So they're selling him to the arena today.
00:00:31Okay, then I'll take him.
00:00:32After my fox shifter scratched me again, I headed to the ER alone.
00:00:35How did the cut get this deep?
00:00:37Did your shifter ever go through obedience training?
00:00:39He did. He was top of his class.
00:00:41My phone buzzed in my pocket.
00:00:43It's just a scratch. Do you really need to see a doctor?
00:00:45I'm starving. Get back here and cook.
00:00:47You're terrible at taking care of me.
00:00:49So that was how he really felt?
00:00:50I turned and went to the shifter registry.
00:00:52I want to exchange my shifter.
00:00:54You've been registered with your shifter for a year.
00:00:56You can seal the lifetime bond soon.
00:00:57Are you sure you want an exchange?
00:00:58A bitter smile touched my lips.
00:01:00I used to count down the days to our lifetime bond.
00:01:02I happily planned our bonding ceremony with Lucian, but Lucian just sneered at me.
00:01:06A low-turn, ordinary human like you?
00:01:08Do you really think you deserve me?
00:01:10Crying won't help.
00:01:11I will never seal a lifetime bond with you.
00:01:14I was just an ordinary human.
00:01:15No matter how hard I worked, I could never afford the lifestyle Lucian craved.
00:01:19Honestly, getting a pureblood fox shifter like Lucian was a total fluke.
00:01:22He doesn't like me.
00:01:23And even hate me.
00:01:24The staff looked surprised.
00:01:26Trained shifters are supposed to love their owners with absolute loyalty.
00:01:30After proper training, this just isn't supposed to happen.
00:01:32Maybe there was an issue with our training.
00:01:34Don't blame yourself.
00:01:36Come with me.
00:01:36The staff looked guilty.
00:01:37I'd spent $10,000 on Lucian.
00:01:39Now, I could pick a replacement from the same price range.
00:01:42She swiped her wrist across the wall.
00:01:43Holograms lit up in front of me.
00:01:45A fox shifter, a leopard shifter.
00:01:46None as stunning as Lucian, but still gorgeous.
00:01:48I hesitated.
00:01:49Honestly, I wanted a canine shifter.
00:01:51A golden retriever type.
00:01:52I'd heard canine shifters are the most loyal and protective.
00:01:55Even though I was just a lowborn human, maybe he'd actually like me.
00:01:59Do you have any others?
00:02:00Not right now.
00:02:01But the next batch arrives in two months.
00:02:03As compensation, we can let you pick first.
00:02:05I nodded.
00:02:06She walked me to the door.
00:02:07Then a profile card hidden at the edge of the screen flickered.
00:02:10A handsome man with gray eyes appeared in the hologram.
00:02:13Dragon scales crawling up half his arm.
00:02:15Wild.
00:02:16The staff member sighed.
00:02:17He's the most obedient shifter we have.
00:02:18Our boss wanted to test a new program for dangerous bloodlines.
00:02:21Darius isn't an ordinary dragon.
00:02:22He was bred for war, but no one wants him.
00:02:25They're scared he'll hurt humans.
00:02:27The bosses don't want to lose money, so they're selling him to the arena today.
00:02:30I've heard shifters sent there get torn apart.
00:02:32Sometimes their bodies don't even come back whole.
00:02:34If he goes there, he's dead.
00:02:35It sounded painful.
00:02:36Brutal.
00:02:37No one wanted him.
00:02:38Same.
00:02:38I hesitated.
00:02:39Is he really that obedient?
00:02:40Absolutely.
00:02:43Okay.
00:02:44Then I'll take him.
00:02:46I pressed my thumb onto the glowing contract panel.
00:02:48The staff said the transfer would be done in two days, and Darius would be delivered to
00:02:52my place.
00:02:52I tucked the new contract carefully into my bag.
00:02:54On my way home, I saw Lucien and Sloane from a distance.
00:02:57Sloane lived in the noble quarter.
00:02:58Highborn, smart, elegant.
00:03:00Everything I wasn't.
00:03:01Ever since she met Lucien, she'd been showing up with expensive shifter supplements.
00:03:04The two had gotten close.
00:03:06I slowed my pace.
00:03:07Alara, off to work again?
00:03:09Sloane spotted me and smiled a little too sweetly.
00:03:12I know you and Lucy are about to sign a lifetime contract, but you really should put more effort
00:03:16into your look.
00:03:17Just look at what you're wearing.
00:03:18If people saw you two on the street, would anyone believe your partners?
00:03:22I glanced down at my plain t-shirt and jeans, then at her pretty dress.
00:03:26I think I'm fine.
00:03:27Lucien's voice was low.
00:03:29She doesn't look good dressed up either.
00:03:31At least people just think she doesn't know how to dress.
00:03:34Not that she's ugly.
00:03:35You can't say that to a girl, Lucien.
00:03:38Lucien's face twisted with scorn.
00:03:40Some boring, low-class human like her could never understand the tastes of high bloodlines
00:03:45like us.
00:03:46Getting stuck with her is the worst thing that's ever happened to me.
00:03:49Lucien never used to be like this.
00:03:50Even when I couldn't afford premium supplements.
00:03:53Even when the clothes I bought rubbed his skin raw.
00:03:55Lucien always swore he was lucky to meet me.
00:03:57Things changed when we ran into his old rival on the street.
00:03:59My bag dropped.
00:04:00Lucien knelt down to help me pick up my stuff.
00:04:02The red fox got out of his car and stepped on Lucien's hand on purpose.
00:04:04He scoffed.
00:04:06Well, look who it is.
00:04:07Mr. Popular Lucien.
00:04:09How did you end up with such a pathetic owner?
00:04:11Makes sense though.
00:04:12An unwanted shifter belongs with an ordinary nobody.
00:04:15Lucien locked himself in his room all night.
00:04:17I sat by his door until morning.
00:04:18I told him shifters were all equal.
00:04:20I told him not to care that the registry marked him as defective.
00:04:23We had a good life, didn't we?
00:04:24Lucien threw the door open.
00:04:26His eyes were red and swollen.
00:04:27You've never had status.
00:04:29No wonder you're okay living like this.
00:04:32Later, he met Sloan.
00:04:34Sloan was loaded.
00:04:34She could give Lucien everything I couldn't.
00:04:36They got close day by day.
00:04:37Whenever they talked, Sloan would naturally lean against him.
00:04:40I brought it up carefully once.
00:04:41You're my shifter.
00:04:42Can you keep some distance from Sloan?
00:04:44Lucien looked down at me.
00:04:45Alayda, if I wasn't marked as defective, how would you ever have gotten the chance to adopt me?
00:04:49You just got me cheap because I was at my lowest.
00:04:51Stop acting like you own me.
00:04:52But back then, Lucien was the one crying, begging me to save him.
00:04:56In this era, shifters were bred to be mates and reproduce for humans.
00:05:00Lucien was an elite pureblood fox shifter.
00:05:02Before his infertility diagnosis, he was expected to fetch an astronomical price at auction.
00:05:07But nobody wanted an infertile shifter.
00:05:08The registry planned to send him to the red light district to recoup their losses.
00:05:12That was the same day I went to buy my own shifter.
00:05:14Lucien broke through the guards.
00:05:15He fell to his knees in front of me, tears streaming down his face.
00:05:18Please, save me.
00:05:20I'll be good to you.
00:05:21I'll be your family.
00:05:23I don't want to be sent away.
00:05:25I grew up in foster care.
00:05:26I knew exactly what it felt like to have nobody.
00:05:28I drained my savings and even took out a loan just to buy him.
00:05:31I never brought it up again.
00:05:32I wanted to protect his pride.
00:05:34I never thought he'd twist this life-saving bond into me taking advantage of him.
00:05:37During that fight, my hand accidentally brushed against Lucien.
00:05:40Instinctively, he shoved me hard.
00:05:42My arm hit the table.
00:05:43The cut was so deep, I could almost see the bone.
00:05:45If you hadn't touched me, you wouldn't be hurt.
00:05:47You did this to yourself, so handle this alone.
00:05:50I'm going shopping with Sloan today.
00:05:52Even if I came with you, it wouldn't make the pain any less.
00:05:54Stop acting like everything's my fault.
00:05:56The nurse sighed.
00:05:56This is going to scar.
00:05:58It'll hurt every time it rains.
00:05:59If you and your shifter are this incompatible, maybe you should let him go.
00:06:02And just like that, it clicked.
00:06:03I could let go.
00:06:04We didn't have to be trapped forever.
00:06:05Back in the present, right as Lucien was about to close his door, I stopped him.
00:06:09Lucien, do you really feel tortured being with me?
00:06:12Yes.
00:06:13A lowborn girl like you finally got me.
00:06:15Why would you ever let go?
00:06:15No, you'll cling to me until the day I die.
00:06:17His face twisted with disgust.
00:06:19I just smiled, bitterly.
00:06:20I got you a present.
00:06:21You'll find out in a few days.
00:06:23Something like hope flickered across Lucien's face.
00:06:25Then the disdain came right back.
00:06:26Don't tell me it's more cheap supplements that even low-tier shifters won't drink.
00:06:29I'll just have to flush them down the toilet again.
00:06:31No.
00:06:32It's what you want most.
00:06:33Good.
00:06:35Then Lucien shut the door.
00:06:38Sloan showed up early the next morning.
00:06:39Lucien and I are going shopping.
00:06:40He's got the same taste as me.
00:06:42We just click when we go out.
00:06:43Alara, you aren't mad, aren't you?
00:06:45Usually, I would have swallowed my anger and stopped Lucien from going.
00:06:48If he wouldn't go out with me, why should he go with someone else?
00:06:51But today, I kept my voice soft.
00:06:53I don't mind.
00:06:53Lucien froze, looking at me strangely.
00:06:56Alara, you're not mad?
00:06:57Lucien froze, looking at me strangely.
00:06:59The seasonal sale at the mall started today.
00:07:01I had to hurry and get stuff for Darius.
00:07:03I saw them standing so close together, but it didn't sting anymore.
00:07:06I put on my shoes and left the house fast.
00:07:07The mall was packed with low-born humans and ordinary shifters.
00:07:10They looked poor, but they also looked happy.
00:07:12Close.
00:07:13Maybe that's all I ever wanted.
00:07:14A sweet, simple, bonded partner.
00:07:15If Lucien had never begged me to save him, I might have had that life by now.
00:07:19By the time I got home, it was dark.
00:07:20Surprisingly, Lucien was there.
00:07:22Usually, he stayed out with Sloan until late.
00:07:24He sat on the couch with his arms crossed, his face full of anger.
00:07:26Where the hell did you go?
00:07:28You didn't even make dinner.
00:07:29I'm already stuck living a broke life with you.
00:07:31At least let me eat.
00:07:32You're the worst caretaker ever.
00:07:37After my fox shifter scratched me again, I headed to the ER alone.
00:07:40I grew up in foster care.
00:07:42I knew exactly what it felt like to have nobody.
00:07:44Lucien broke through the guards.
00:07:45He fell to his knees in front of me.
00:07:47Please, save me.
00:07:48I drained my savings and even took out a loan just to buy him.
00:07:51You just got me cheap because I was at my lowest.
00:07:53If you and your shifter are this incompatible, maybe you should let him go.
00:07:55And just like that, it clicked.
00:07:57I turned and went to the shifter registry.
00:07:58I want to exchange my shifter.
00:08:00Hidden at the edge of the screen flickered.
00:08:02A handsome man with gray eyes appeared in the hologram.
00:08:05He was bred for war, but no one wants him.
00:08:07So they're selling him to the arena today.
00:08:09Okay, then I'll take him.
00:08:10After my fox shifter scratched me again, I headed to the ER alone.
00:08:13How did the cut get this deep?
00:08:14Did your shifter ever go through obedience training?
00:08:17He did.
00:08:18He was top of his class.
00:08:19My phone buzzed in my pocket.
00:08:20It's just a scratch.
00:08:21Do you really need to see a doctor?
00:08:23I'm starving.
00:08:23Get back here and cook.
00:08:25You're terrible at taking care of me.
00:08:27So that was how he really felt?
00:08:28I turned and went to the shifter registry.
00:08:30I want to exchange my shifter.
00:08:31You've been registered with your shifter for a year.
00:08:33You can seal the lifetime bond soon.
00:08:35Are you sure you want an exchange?
00:08:36A bitter smile touched my lips.
00:08:38I used to count down the days to our lifetime bond.
00:08:40I happily planned our bonding ceremony with Lucian, but Lucian just sneered at me.
00:08:43A low-turn, ordinary human like you?
00:08:46Do you really think you deserve me?
00:08:48Crying won't help.
00:08:49I will never seal a lifetime bond with you.
00:08:51I was just an ordinary human.
00:08:53No matter how hard I worked, I could never afford the lifestyle Lucian craved.
00:08:56Honestly, getting a pureblood fox shifter like Lucian was a total fluke.
00:08:59He doesn't like me.
00:09:00And even hate me.
00:09:02The staff looked surprised.
00:09:03Trained shifters are supposed to love their owners with absolute loyalty.
00:09:07After proper training, this just isn't supposed to happen.
00:09:10Maybe there was an issue with our training.
00:09:12Don't blame yourself.
00:09:13Come with me.
00:09:14The staff looked guilty.
00:09:15I'd spent $10,000 on Lucian.
00:09:17Now, I could pick a replacement from the same price range.
00:09:19She swiped her wrist across the wall.
00:09:21Holograms lit up in front of me.
00:09:22A fox shifter, a leopard shifter.
00:09:24None as stunning as Lucian, but still gorgeous.
00:09:26I hesitated.
00:09:27Honestly, I wanted a canine shifter.
00:09:29A golden retriever type.
00:09:30I'd heard canine shifters are the most loyal and protective.
00:09:33Even though I was just a low-born human, maybe he'd actually like me.
00:09:36Do you have any others?
00:09:38Not right now.
00:09:38But the next batch arrives in two months.
00:09:40As compensation, we can let you pick first.
00:09:43I nodded.
00:09:44She walked me to the door.
00:09:45Then a profile card hidden at the edge of the screen flickered.
00:09:48A handsome man with gray eyes appeared in the hologram.
00:09:51Dragon scales crawling up half his arm.
00:09:53Wild.
00:09:53The staff member sighed.
00:09:54He's the most obedient shifter we have.
00:09:56Our boss wanted to test a new program for dangerous bloodlines.
00:09:59Darius isn't an ordinary dragon.
00:10:00He was bred for war, but no one wants him.
00:10:02They're scared he'll hurt humans.
00:10:04The bosses don't want to lose money, so they're selling him to the arena today.
00:10:07I've heard shifters sent there get torn apart.
00:10:10Sometimes their bodies don't even come back whole.
00:10:11If he goes there, he's dead.
00:10:13It sounded painful.
00:10:14Brutal.
00:10:14No one wanted him.
00:10:15Same.
00:10:16I hesitated.
00:10:17Is he really that obedient?
00:10:18Absolutely.
00:10:20Okay, then I'll take him.
00:10:23I pressed my thumb onto the glowing contract panel.
00:10:26The staff said the transfer would be done in two days, and Darius would be delivered to my place.
00:10:30I tucked the new contract carefully into my bag.
00:10:32On my way home, I saw Lucian and Sloane from a distance.
00:10:34Sloane lived in the noble quarter.
00:10:36Highborn, smart, elegant.
00:10:37Everything I wasn't.
00:10:39Ever since she met Lucian, she'd been showing up with expensive shifter supplements.
00:10:42The two had gotten close.
00:10:43I slowed my pace.
00:10:45Alara, off to work again?
00:10:47Sloane spotted me and smiled a little too sweetly.
00:10:49I know you and Lucian are about to sign a lifetime contract, but you really should put more effort into
00:10:54your look.
00:10:54Just look at what you're wearing.
00:10:56If people saw you two on the street, would anyone believe your partners?
00:11:00I glanced down at my plain t-shirt and jeans, then at her pretty dress.
00:11:04I think I'm fine.
00:11:05Lucian's voice was low.
00:11:06She doesn't look good dressed up either.
00:11:09At least people just think she doesn't know how to dress.
00:11:12Not that she's ugly.
00:11:13You can't say that to a girl, Lucian.
00:11:15Lucian's face twisted with scorn.
00:11:17Some boring, low-class human like her could never understand the tastes of high bloodlines like us.
00:11:24Getting stuck with her is the worst thing that's ever happened to me.
00:11:26Lucian never used to be like this.
00:11:28Even when I couldn't afford premium supplements.
00:11:30Even when the clothes I bought rubbed his skin raw.
00:11:32Lucian always swore he was lucky to meet me.
00:11:34Things changed when we ran into his old rival on the street.
00:11:36My bag dropped.
00:11:37Lucian knelt down to help me pick up my stuff.
00:11:39The red fox got out of his car and stepped on Lucian's hand on purpose.
00:11:42He scoffed.
00:11:43Well, look who it is.
00:11:45Mr. Popular, Lucian.
00:11:46How did you end up with such a pathetic owner?
00:11:49Makes sense though.
00:11:50An unwanted shifter belongs with an ordinary nobody.
00:11:53Lucian locked himself in his room all night.
00:11:54I sat by his door until morning.
00:11:56I told him shifters were all equal.
00:11:58I told him not to care that the registry marked him as defective.
00:12:00We had a good life, didn't we?
00:12:02Lucian threw the door open.
00:12:03His eyes were red and swollen.
00:12:05You've never had status.
00:12:07No wonder you're okay living like this!
00:12:10Later, he met Sloane.
00:12:11Sloane was loaded.
00:12:12She could give Lucian everything I couldn't.
00:12:14They got close day by day.
00:12:15Whenever they talked, Sloane would naturally lean against him.
00:12:18I brought it up carefully once.
00:12:19You're my shifter.
00:12:20Can you keep some distance from Sloane?
00:12:22Lucian looked down at me.
00:12:23Alayda, if I wasn't marked as defective, how would you ever have gotten the chance to adopt me?
00:12:27You just got me cheap because I was at my lowest.
00:12:29Stop acting like you own me.
00:12:30But back then, Lucian was the one crying, begging me to save him.
00:12:34In this era, shifters were bred to be mates and reproduce for humans.
00:12:37Lucian was an elite, pure-blood fox shifter.
00:12:39Before his infertility diagnosis, he was expected to fetch an astronomical price at auction.
00:12:44But nobody wanted an infertile shifter.
00:12:46The registry planned to send him to the red light district to recoup their losses.
00:12:49That was the same day I went to buy my own shifter.
00:12:52Lucian broke through the guards.
00:12:53He fell to his knees in front of me, tears streaming down his face.
00:12:56Please, save me.
00:12:58I'll be good to you.
00:12:59I'll be your family.
00:13:01I don't want to be sent away.
00:13:02I grew up in foster care.
00:13:04I knew exactly what it felt like to have nobody.
00:13:06I drained my savings and even took out a loan just to buy him.
00:13:09I never brought it up again.
00:13:10I wanted to protect his pride.
00:13:11I never thought he'd twist this life-saving bond into me taking advantage of him.
00:13:15During that fight, my hand accidentally brushed against Lucian.
00:13:18Instinctively, he shoved me hard.
00:13:19My arm hit the table.
00:13:20The cut was so deep, I could almost see the bone.
00:13:22If you hadn't touched me, you wouldn't be hurt.
00:13:24You did this to yourself, so handle this alone.
00:13:27I'm going shopping with Sloan today.
00:13:29Even if I came with you, it wouldn't make the pain any less.
00:13:32Stop acting like everything's my fault.
00:13:33The nurse sighed.
00:13:34This is going to scar.
00:13:35It'll hurt every time it rains.
00:13:37If you and your shifter are this incompatible, maybe you should let him go.
00:13:40And just like that, it clicked.
00:13:41I could let go.
00:13:42We didn't have to be trapped forever.
00:13:43Back in the present, right as Lucian was about to close his door, I stopped him.
00:13:46Lucian, do you really feel tortured being with me?
00:13:49Yes.
00:13:51A lowborn girl like you finally got me.
00:13:52Why would you ever let go?
00:13:53You'll cling to me until the day I die.
00:13:55His face twisted with disgust.
00:13:56I just smiled, bitterly.
00:13:58I got you a present.
00:13:59You'll find out in a few days.
00:14:00Something like hope flickered across Lucian's face.
00:14:02Then the disdain came right back.
00:14:04Don't tell me it's more cheap supplements that even low-tier shifters won't drink.
00:14:07I'll just have to flush them down the toilet again.
00:14:08No.
00:14:09It's what you want most.
00:14:11Good.
00:14:12Then Lucian shut the door.
00:14:15Sloan showed up early the next morning.
00:14:17Lucian and I are going shopping.
00:14:18He's got the same taste as me.
00:14:19We just click when we go out.
00:14:21Alara, you aren't mad, aren't you?
00:14:23Usually, I would have swallowed my anger and stopped Lucian from going.
00:14:26If he wouldn't go out with me, why should he go with someone else?
00:14:28But today, I kept my voice soft.
00:14:30I don't mind.
00:14:31Lucian froze, looking at me strangely.
00:14:33Alara, you're not mad?
00:14:35Lucian froze, looking at me strangely.
00:14:37The seasonal sale at the mall started today.
00:14:38I had to hurry and get stuff for Darius.
00:14:40I saw them standing so close together, but it didn't sting anymore.
00:14:43I put on my shoes and left the house fast.
00:14:45The mall was packed with low-born humans and ordinary shifters.
00:14:48They looked poor, but they also looked happy.
00:14:50Close.
00:14:50Maybe that's all I ever wanted.
00:14:51A sweet, simple, bonded partner.
00:14:53If Lucian had never begged me to save him, I might have had that life by now.
00:14:56By the time I got home, it was dark.
00:14:58Surprisingly, Lucian was there.
00:14:59Usually, he stayed out with Sloan until late.
00:15:01He sat on the couch with his arms crossed, his face full of anger.
00:15:04Where the hell did you go?
00:15:05You didn't even make dinner.
00:15:06I'm already stuck living a broke life with you.
00:15:08At least let me eat.
00:15:09You're the worst caretaker ever.
00:15:12Three days married to the foolish duke, and he was throwing a fit about moving out of
00:15:16our bedroom.
00:15:16I grabbed him and asked why.
00:15:18He blushed and stammered.
00:15:19When Sebastian sleep with you, Sebastian always wets the bed.
00:15:23When I was three, my mother fell seriously ill.
00:15:25Before she even died, father brought the pregnant Lady Blackwood into the manor.
00:15:29Now, to form an alliance with the Thorne family, he was pushing me into the fire.
00:15:32I risked my life jumping into the lake to save him, betting everything on it.
00:15:36The queen granted us a royal marriage on the spot.
00:15:38The queen didn't lie.
00:15:39It really is the fairy sister from that day.
00:15:41Held the macaron to my lips.
00:15:43This is sweet.
00:15:44Sister, eat it.
00:15:45Since my mother died, no one had ever thought of me first, or fed me like this.
00:15:49Later, the clingy fool returned to being the cold and elegant duke.
00:15:52Three days married to the foolish duke, and he was throwing a fit about moving out of our
00:15:55bedroom.
00:15:56I grabbed him and asked why.
00:15:57He blushed and stammered.
00:15:59When Sebastian sleep with you, Sebastian always wets the bed.
00:16:03I glanced down, and suddenly it all made sense.
00:16:06I helped him while blushing, and couldn't help teasing.
00:16:09Only little kids wet the bed.
00:16:10How can a duke be like a little kid?
00:16:13Later, the clingy fool returned to being the cold and elegant duke.
00:16:16I saved the duke of Devonshire from drowning at the Hyde Park Spring Flower Show.
00:16:19In full view of everyone, our clothes were soaked through and our skin tashed.
00:16:23The queen granted us a royal marriage on the spot.
00:16:25On the wedding day, Mrs. Megan combed my hair in the room, tears in her eyes.
00:16:29I laughed at her tearfulness.
00:16:32It's a happy day, Mrs. Megan.
00:16:34You should be happy for me.
00:16:35Why are you crying?
00:16:36Mrs. Megan stopped.
00:16:37Her voice choked.
00:16:38I just pity you, my dear.
00:16:40You have such a hard fate.
00:16:42I heard that since the duke of Devonshire was injured, his mind is like a child's.
00:16:46How can he be a good husband?
00:16:51Assassins broke into Buckingham Palace on Christmas Eve.
00:16:53The duke was injured in the head while protecting the queen, and became mentally impaired.
00:16:57After the royal marriage was announced, all the debutantes in London laughed at me, saying
00:17:01I would marry a fool just to climb the social ladder.
00:17:03I didn't care.
00:17:05It's better than being married off to Vachant Thorne by father.
00:17:08The one from Thorne Manor?
00:17:09Mrs. Megan opened her eyes in disbelief.
00:17:11Viscount Thorne was over 30, a notorious playboy in London.
00:17:14He was crippled in a horse racing accident in his youth, and since then had taken pleasure
00:17:18in torturing women.
00:17:19I nodded.
00:17:20I never thought father could be so heartless.
00:17:22When I was three, my mother fell seriously ill, before she even died.
00:17:26Father brought the pregnant Lady Blackwood into the manor.
00:17:29A few months later, the baby's cries became my mother's death sentence.
00:17:33From that day on, for the next several years, I grew up but my heart became dead.
00:17:37He ignored my stepmother's cruelty and allowed my stepsister Isabella to bully me.
00:17:41Now, to form an alliance with the Thorne family, he was pushing me into the fire.
00:17:45I had lived in seclusion for years and was too weak to resist.
00:17:48Above parental authority, the only thing I could think of was royal power.
00:17:52The Duke of Devonshire was the queen's beloved cousin, and had been injured saving her.
00:17:55That day, I risked my life jumping into the lake to save him, betting everything on it.
00:18:00I had only wanted to ask the queen for a royal decree, but I never expected the broad and
00:18:05triumphant smile she wore that day.
00:18:08The sound of the wedding carriage bells grew louder and louder.
00:18:11The Duke of Devonshire was once such a brilliant and honorable man.
00:18:14I picked up my feather fan and whispered,
00:18:16His nature must be kind and easy to get along with.
00:18:20Marrying him is my good fortune.
00:18:21Don't worry, Mrs. Megan.
00:18:23Although I could comfort Mrs. Megan, I was actually scared inside.
00:18:26Marrying into a Duke's mansion, I feared that one wrong move could ruin my reputation.
00:18:30From the church to the return to the Duke's mansion, my heart raced and I dared not relax for a
00:18:34moment.
00:18:35When I sat on the bed, my hands were trembling with exhaustion.
00:18:38Because of nervousness, I unconsciously hid my face under the fan.
00:18:41But soon, there was a soft sound at the door.
00:18:44As the scent of sandalwood approached, my fan was gently lifted,
00:18:47and a stunningly handsome face suddenly loomed before me.
00:18:49Sebastian Cavendish wore a bright red wedding suit.
00:18:52His features were cold and sharp, but his eyes were clear and innocent.
00:18:55The queen didn't lie.
00:18:57It really is the fairy sister from that day.
00:18:59I was surprised.
00:19:01Does Duke still recognize me?
00:19:03That day, Sebastian had choked on water and was still half-conscious when I revived him,
00:19:07unable to recognize anyone.
00:19:09I thought he would have forgotten completely.
00:19:11Yes.
00:19:11He nodded and sat down beside me.
00:19:13He naturally wrapped his arms around mine and rested his head on my shoulder, coquettishly.
00:19:17The lake was so cold, so cold.
00:19:20It was sister who saved Sebastian.
00:19:24Sebastian was tall and broad, his voice the deep, clear tone of an adult man.
00:19:28His childlike coquetry made the newly arrived servants cover their mouths and giggle.
00:19:32The duke is very fond of the duchess.
00:19:34I blushed and instinctively looked at the man beside me, but in an instant, Sebastian's
00:19:38attention was caught by the crystal wind chime on the headboard, and he played with it happily.
00:19:42He really is foolish.
00:19:43How could he know what love is?
00:19:45Never mind.
00:19:46It doesn't matter.
00:19:47Your highness, it's time for the wedding toast.
00:19:50Sebastian immediately put down the chime and turned to me obediently, smiling.
00:19:54After drinking a glass, he frowned.
00:19:57It's so bitter and spicy.
00:19:59Before Mrs. Whitmore could fetch the macarons, he couldn't wait and ran to the table himself.
00:20:03The next second he ran back, he held the macaron to my lips.
00:20:07This is sweet.
00:20:08Sister, eat it.
00:20:10I was stunned for a moment and took a bite.
00:20:12A sweet taste filled my mouth, but my heart felt soft and aching.
00:20:15Since my mother died, no one had ever thought of me first, or fed me like this.
00:20:19My nerves, which had been taught all day, finally relaxed.
00:20:22Marrying this foolish duke seemed better than I had imagined.
00:20:27After all the ceremonies, Sebastian was taken to wash up.
00:20:30Mrs. Whitmore helped me remove my makeup and said casually,
00:20:33The duke is simple-marded now.
00:20:35If the duchess treats him with sincerity, you will surely have a happy marriage.
00:20:39I understood her implication.
00:20:41Please speak plainly, Mrs. Whitfield.
00:20:43She handed me a thick illustrated book.
00:20:46The duke likes duchess and is willing to be close to her.
00:20:50But because of his injury, the marital duties will require the duchess to take the initiative.
00:20:57Before entering the mansion, the governess had come to Blackwood Manor to teach me how to serve a husband.
00:21:01I knew then, Sebastian and I were to be a real married couple.
00:21:04But I never expected the queen's reminder to come so quickly.
00:21:08Eleanor will follow Her Majesty's teachings.
00:21:15Three days married to the foolish duke, and he was throwing a fit about moving out of our bedroom.
00:21:19I grabbed him and asked why.
00:21:20He blushed and stammered.
00:21:22When Sebastian sleep with you, Sebastian always wets the bed.
00:21:25When I was three, my mother fell seriously ill.
00:21:28Before she even died, father brought the pregnant Lady Blackwood into the manor.
00:21:31Now, to form an alliance with the Thorn family, he was pushing me into the fire.
00:21:35I risked my life jumping into the lake to save him, betting everything on it.
00:21:38The queen granted us a royal marriage on the spot.
00:21:40The queen didn't lie.
00:21:42It really is the fairy sister from that day.
00:21:44Held the macaron to my lips.
00:21:45This is sweet.
00:21:46Sister, eat it.
00:21:47Since my mother died, no one had ever thought of me first, or fed me like this.
00:21:51Later, the clingy fool returned to being the cold and elegant duke.
00:21:54Three days married to the foolish duke, and he was throwing a fit about moving out of our bedroom.
00:21:58I grabbed him and asked why.
00:22:00He blushed and stammered.
00:22:02When Sebastian sleep with you, Sebastian always wets the bed.
00:22:06I glanced down, and suddenly it all made sense.
00:22:08I helped him while blushing, and couldn't help teasing.
00:22:11Only little kids wet the bed.
00:22:13How can a duke be like a little kid?
00:22:15Later, the clingy fool returned to being the cold and elegant duke.
00:22:19I saved the duke of Devonshire from drowning at the Hyde Park Spring Flower Show.
00:22:22In full view of everyone, our clothes were soaked through and our skin touched.
00:22:26The queen granted us a royal marriage on the spot.
00:22:28On the wedding day, Mrs. Megan combed my hair in the room.
00:22:31Tears in her eyes.
00:22:32I laughed at her cheerfulness.
00:22:34It's a happy day, Mrs. Megan.
00:22:36You should be happy for me.
00:22:37Why are you crying?
00:22:38Mrs. Megan stopped.
00:22:40Her voice choked.
00:22:41I just pity you, my dear.
00:22:42You have such a hard fate.
00:22:45I heard that since the duke of Devonshire was injured, his mind is like a child's.
00:22:49How can he be a good husband?
00:22:53Assassins broke into Buckingham Palace on Christmas Eve.
00:22:56The duke was injured in the head while protecting the queen, and became mentally impaired.
00:23:00After the royal marriage was announced, all the debutantes in London laughed at me, saying
00:23:04I would marry a fool just to climb the social ladder.
00:23:06I didn't care.
00:23:07It's better than being married off to Vachant Thorne by father.
00:23:10The one from Thorne Manor?
00:23:12Mrs. Megan opened her eyes in disbelief.
00:23:14Viscount Thorne was over 30, a notorious playboy in London.
00:23:17He was crippled in a horse racing accident in his youth, and since then had taken pleasure
00:23:21in torturing women.
00:23:22I nodded.
00:23:23I never thought father could be so heartless.
00:23:25When I was three, my mother fell seriously ill.
00:23:28Before she even died, father brought the pregnant Lady Blackwood into the manor.
00:23:32A few months later, the baby's cries became my mother's death sentence.
00:23:36From that day on, for the next several years, I grew up but my heart became dead.
00:23:40He ignored my stepmother's cruelty and allowed my stepsister Isabella to bully me.
00:23:44Now, to form an alliance with the Thorne family, he was pushing me into the fire.
00:23:48I had lived in seclusion for years and was too weak to resist.
00:23:51Above parental authority, the only thing I could think of was royal power.
00:23:54However, the Duke of Devonshire was the Queen's beloved cousin, and had been injured saving
00:23:57her.
00:23:58That day, I risked my life jumping into the lake to save him, betting everything on it.
00:24:02I had only wanted to ask the Queen for a royal decree, but I never expected the broad and
00:24:07triumphant smile she wore that day.
00:24:11The sound of the wedding carriage bells grew louder and louder.
00:24:13The Duke of Devonshire was once such a brilliant and honorable man.
00:24:16I picked up my feather fan and whispered,
00:24:18His nature must be kind and easy to get along with.
00:24:22Marrying him is my good fortune.
00:24:24Don't worry, Mrs. Megan.
00:24:26Although I could comfort Mrs. Megan, I was actually scared inside.
00:24:29Marrying into a Duke's mansion, I feared that one wrong move could ruin my reputation.
00:24:33From the church to the return to the Duke's mansion, my heart raced and I dared not relax
00:24:37for a moment.
00:24:37When I sat on the bed, my hands were trembling with exhaustion.
00:24:40Because of nervousness, I unconsciously hid my face under the fan.
00:24:44But soon, there was a soft sound at the door.
00:24:46As the scent of sandalwood approached, my fan was gently lifted, and a stunningly handsome
00:24:50face suddenly loomed before me.
00:24:52Sebastian Cavendish wore a bright red wedding suit.
00:24:54His features were cold and sharp, but his eyes were clear and innocent.
00:24:57The Queen didn't lie.
00:24:59It really is the fairy sister from that day.
00:25:02I was surprised.
00:25:04Does Duke still recognize me?
00:25:06That day, Sebastian had choked on water and was still half conscious when I revived him,
00:25:10unable to recognize anyone.
00:25:11I thought he would have forgotten completely.
00:25:13Yes.
00:25:14He nodded and sat down beside me.
00:25:16He naturally wrapped his arms around mine and rested his head on my shoulder, coquettishly.
00:25:20The lake was so cold.
00:25:21So cold.
00:25:23It was sister who saved Sebastian.
00:25:27Sebastian was tall and broad.
00:25:28His voice the deep, clear tone of an adult man.
00:25:31His childlike coquetry made the newly arrived servants cover their mouths and giggle.
00:25:35The Duke is very fond of the Duchess.
00:25:37I blushed and instinctively looked at the man beside me.
00:25:39But in an instant, Sebastian's attention was caught by the crystal wind chime on the headboard.
00:25:43And he played with it happily.
00:25:44He really is foolish.
00:25:46How could he know what love is?
00:25:47Never mind.
00:25:48It doesn't matter.
00:25:50Your Highness.
00:25:51It's time for the wedding toast.
00:25:53Sebastian immediately put down the chime and turned to me obediently, smiling.
00:25:57After drinking a glass, he frowned.
00:25:59It's so bitter and spicy.
00:26:01Before Mrs. Whitmore could fetch the macarons, he couldn't wait and ran to the table himself.
00:26:05The next second he ran back.
00:26:07He held the macaron to my lips.
00:26:09This is sweet.
00:26:11Sister, eat it.
00:26:12I was stunned for a moment and took a bite.
00:26:14A sweet taste filled my mouth.
00:26:16But my heart felt soft and aching.
00:26:18Since my mother died, no one had ever thought of me first.
00:26:20Or fed me like this.
00:26:22My nerves, which had been taught all day, finally relaxed.
00:26:25Marrying this foolish Duke seemed better than I had imagined.
00:26:29After all the ceremonies, Sebastian was taken to wash up.
00:26:32Mrs. Whitmore helped me remove my makeup and said casually.
00:26:35The Duke is simple-marded now.
00:26:37If the Duchess treats him with sincerity, you will surely have a happy marriage.
00:26:41I understood her implication.
00:26:43Please speak plainly, Mrs. Whitfield.
00:26:45She handed me a thick illustrated book.
00:26:48The Duke likes Duchess and is willing to be close to her.
00:26:53But because of his injury, the marital duties will require the Duchess to take the initiative.
00:26:59Before entering the mansion, a governess had come to Blackwood Manor to teach me how to serve a husband.
00:27:03I knew then, Sebastian and I were to be a real married couple.
00:27:07But I never expected the Queen's reminder to come so quickly.
00:27:11Eleanor will follow Her Majesty's teachings.
00:27:17Three days married to the foolish Duke, and he was throwing a fit about moving out of our bedroom.
00:27:21I grabbed him and asked why.
00:27:23He blushed and stammered.
00:27:24When Sebastian sleep with you, Sebastian always wets the bed.
00:27:28When I was three, my mother fell seriously ill.
00:27:30Before she even died, Father brought the pregnant Lady Blackwood into the manor.
00:27:34Now, to form an alliance with the Thorne family, he was pushing me into the fire.
00:27:38I risked my life jumping into the lake to save him, betting everything on it.
00:27:41The Queen granted us a royal marriage on the spot.
00:27:43The Queen didn't lie.
00:27:44It really is the fairy sister from that day.
00:27:46Held the macaron to my lips.
00:27:48This is sweet.
00:27:49Sister, eat it.
00:27:50Since my mother died, no one had ever thought of me first, or fed me like this.
00:27:54Later, the clingy fool returned to being the cold and elegant Duke.
00:27:57Three days married to the foolish Duke, and he was throwing a fit about moving out of
00:28:00our bedroom.
00:28:01I grabbed him and asked why.
00:28:02He blushed and stammered.
00:28:04When Sebastian sleep with you, Sebastian always wets the bed.
00:28:08I glanced down, and suddenly it all made sense.
00:28:11I helped him while blushing, and couldn't help teasing.
00:28:14Only little kids wet the bed.
00:28:16How can a Duke be like a little kid?
00:28:18Later, the clingy fool returned to being the cold and elegant Duke.
00:28:21I saved the Duke of Devonshire from drowning at the Hyde Park Spring Flower Show.
00:28:24In full view of everyone, our clothes were soaked through and our skin tashed.
00:28:28The Queen granted us a royal marriage on the spot.
00:28:31On the wedding day, Mrs. Megan combed my hair in the room, tears in her eyes.
00:28:35I laughed at her tearfulness.
00:28:37It's a happy day, Mrs. Megan.
00:28:39You should be happy for me.
00:28:40Why are you crying?
00:28:41Mrs. Megan stopped.
00:28:42Her voice choked.
00:28:44I just pity you, my dear.
00:28:45You have such a hard fate.
00:28:47I heard that since the Duke of Devonshire was injured, his mind is like a child's.
00:28:52How can he be a good husband?
00:28:56Assassins broke into Buckingham Palace on Christmas Eve.
00:28:59The Duke was injured in the head while protecting the Queen, and became mentally impaired.
00:29:02After the royal marriage was announced, all the debutantes in London laughed at me,
00:29:06saying I would marry a fool just to climb the social ladder.
00:29:08I didn't care.
00:29:10It's better than being married off to Vachant Thorn by father.
00:29:13The one from Thorn Manor?
00:29:14Mrs. Megan opened her eyes in disbelief.
00:29:16Viscount Thorn was over 30, a notorious playboy in London.
00:29:20He was crippled in a horse racing accident in his youth,
00:29:22and since then had taken pleasure in torturing women.
00:29:24I nodded.
00:29:25I never thought father could be so heartless.
00:29:28When I was three, my mother fell seriously ill.
00:29:31Before she even died, father brought the pregnant Lady Blackwood into the manor.
00:29:34A few months later, the baby's cries became my mother's death sentence.
00:29:39From that day on, for the next several years, I grew up but my heart became dead.
00:29:43He ignored my stepmother's cruelty and allowed my stepsister Isabella to bully me.
00:29:46Now, to form an alliance with the Thorn family, he was pushing me into the fire.
00:29:50I had lived in seclusion for years and was too weak to resist.
00:29:53Above parental authority, the only thing I could think of was royal power.
00:29:57The Duke of Devonshire was the Queen's beloved cousin and had been injured saving her.
00:30:00That day, I risked my light jumping into the lake to save him, betting everything on it.
00:30:05I had only wanted to ask the Queen for a royal decree, but I never expected the broad and triumphant
00:30:10smile she wore that day.
00:30:13The sound of the wedding carriage bells grew louder and louder.
00:30:16The Duke of Devonshire was once such a brilliant and honorable man.
00:30:19I picked up my feather fan and whispered,
00:30:21His nature must be kind and easy to get along with.
00:30:25Marrying him is my good fortune.
00:30:27Don't worry, Mrs. Megan.
00:30:28Although I could comfort Mrs. Megan, I was actually scared inside.
00:30:31Marrying into a Duke's mansion, I feared that one wrong move could ruin my reputation.
00:30:35From the church to the return to the Duke's mansion, my heart raced and I dared not relax for a
00:30:40moment.
00:30:40When I sat on the bed, my hands were trembling with exhaustion.
00:30:43Because of nervousness, I unconsciously hid my face under the fan.
00:30:47But soon, there was a soft sound at the door.
00:30:49As the scent of sandalwood approached, my fan was gently lifted,
00:30:52and a stunningly handsome face suddenly loomed before me.
00:30:55Sebastian Cavendish wore a bright red wedding suit.
00:30:57His features were cold and sharp, but his eyes were clear and innocent.
00:31:00The Queen didn't lie.
00:31:02It really is the fairy sister from that day.
00:31:04I was surprised.
00:31:06Does Duke still recognize me?
00:31:08That day, Sebastian had choked on water and was still half-conscious when I revived him.
00:31:12Unable to recognize anyone, I thought he would have forgotten completely.
00:31:16Yes!
00:31:17He nodded and sat down beside me.
00:31:18He naturally wrapped his arms around mine and rested his head on my shoulder, coquettishly.
00:31:22The lake was so cold, so cold.
00:31:25It was sister who saved Sebastian.
00:31:29Sebastian was tall and broad, his voice the deep, clear tone of an adult man.
00:31:33His childlike coquetry made the newly arrived servants cover their mouths and giggle.
00:31:37The Duke is very fond of the Duchess.
00:31:39I blushed and instinctively looked at the man beside me.
00:31:41But in an instant, Sebastian's attention was caught by the crystal wind chime on the
00:31:45headboard, and he played with it happily.
00:31:47He really is foolish.
00:31:48How could he know what love is?
00:31:50Never mind.
00:31:51It doesn't matter.
00:31:52Your Highness, it's time for the wedding toast.
00:31:55Sebastian immediately put down the chime and turned to me obediently, smiling.
00:31:59After drinking a glass, he frowned.
00:32:02It's so bitter and spicy.
00:32:04Before Mrs. Whitmore could fetch the macarons, he couldn't wait and ran to the table himself.
00:32:08The next second he ran back, he held the macaron to my lips.
00:32:12This is sweet.
00:32:14Sister, eat it.
00:32:15I was stunned for a moment and took a bite.
00:32:17A sweet taste filled my mouth, but my heart felt soft and aching.
00:32:20Since my mother died, no one had ever thought of me first, or fed me like this.
00:32:24My nerves, which had been taught all day, finally relaxed.
00:32:27Marrying this foolish Duke seemed better than I had imagined.
00:32:32After all the ceremonies, Sebastian was taken to wash up.
00:32:35Mrs. Whitmore helped me remove my makeup and said casually,
00:32:38The Duke is simple-marded now.
00:32:40If the Duchess treats him with sincerity, you will surely have a happy marriage.
00:32:44I understood her implication.
00:32:46Please speak plainly, Mrs. Whitfield.
00:32:48She handed me a thick illustrated book.
00:32:51The Duke likes Duchess and is willing to be close to her.
00:32:55But because of his injury, the marital duties will require the Duchess to take the initiative.
00:33:02Before entering the mansion, a governess had come to Blackwood Manor to teach me how to serve a husband.
00:33:06I knew then, Sebastian and I were to be a real married couple.
00:33:09But I never expected the Queen's reminder to come so quickly.
00:33:13Eleanor will follow Her Majesty's teachings.
00:33:17I was reborn, back at the night Damien bought me.
00:33:20This time, the old romance won't happen again.
00:33:22Instead, I stole a fruit knife and fruit from the table.
00:33:25A pair of slender hands draped a cloak over me.
00:33:27She's too fierce for you, little brother.
00:33:29I knew Damien only had one brother, Armand, the ruthless alpha of the Cavendall pack.
00:33:33I want you to spy on him.
00:33:34I'll go with your brother, and you rescue my sister.
00:33:37Deal.
00:33:38And now get out of my carriage.
00:33:40So this is an engagement party.
00:33:42Five years be with you, I've been pretending.
00:33:44You're just a whore I bought from the pimp.
00:33:46It's your honor to die for Lyra.
00:33:49He laughed.
00:33:50His plaid ritual worked.
00:33:52Lyra opened her eyes.
00:33:54He kissed her, then left.
00:33:55He didn't even look back when I bled out.
00:33:58However, I was reborn.
00:33:59Back at the night Damien bought me, I found I was hung from the raptor amidst a group of
00:34:03Covetous' clients.
00:34:04Wearing a revealing dress, the primp raised his whip and shouted,
00:34:07What are you pretending for, you bitch?
00:34:09Still acting like a lady a whore is a whore!
00:34:11The whip landed on my back.
00:34:12The pain was unbearable.
00:34:13I was whipped due to my disobedience.
00:34:15In my past life, I was sold into this brothel by my gambling brother.
00:34:18The pimp nudged me to try and please those lewd sex buyers.
00:34:21Out of shame, I refused to approach those filthy men, and in the ensuing scuffle, I spilled
00:34:25wine on a distinguished guest.
00:34:26The pimp had me strung from the rafters for it.
00:34:28It was Damien who, like a savior, walked in and bought me, and I fell for him from then
00:34:32on, like a fool.
00:34:34Stop!
00:34:35Put that girl down!
00:34:37Damien appeared just as timely as he was in the past life.
00:34:39The pimp chickened out as soon as he saw Makar Vendel and immediately put me down.
00:34:43Are you alright?
00:34:44Damien asked with concern.
00:34:46I ignored him.
00:34:47This time, the old romance won't happen again.
00:34:49Instead, I stole a fruit knife at fruit from the table and hid it in my sleeve, brooding
00:34:53over to kill Damien with one blow when a chance comes.
00:34:56A chance I must wait for.
00:34:58As the pimp had instructed, I obediently served the wine to a distinguished guest.
00:35:01He was wearing a top hat, so I couldn't see his expression.
00:35:04I grit my teeth and steeled myself.
00:35:06Then suddenly I turned my body, sitting on his lap, and brought the wine to his lips.
00:35:12But someone gave my elbow a hard stub and the cup in my hand flew out of my hand before
00:35:17I knew it.
00:35:17The wine unsurprisingly spilled on him.
00:35:19Upon seeing this, the pimp, both furious and terrified, rushed to my side.
00:35:24Just as the pimp grabbed my arm, ready to slap me hard, Damien stepped in and stopped
00:35:28him.
00:35:28He smiled non-chimously.
00:35:30It's just spilled wine.
00:35:31No need to make such a big deal out of it.
00:35:33Then he saw my face, that familiar look of surprise.
00:35:37She's mine now.
00:35:38Damien tossed a bag of gold to the pimper.
00:35:40Just as I was about to catch him off guard and plunge the dagger into him, a pair of slender
00:35:45hands draped a cloak over me.
00:35:47I looked at the family crest ring on his little finger.
00:35:50Another Cavendish?
00:35:51She's too fierce for you, little brother.
00:35:53I looked over my shoulder and saw a face of breathtaking beauty, handsomeness, and nobility.
00:35:57In my previous life, I had never paid any attention to this guest, whom I had offended.
00:36:03While I heard him call Damien brother, my heart skimped a beat.
00:36:06I knew Damien only had one brother, Armand, the ruthless alpha of the Cavendall pack.
00:36:11Armand was in the prime of his life.
00:36:13Yet for some reason, he still hadn't found his luna and had little interest in women.
00:36:17Armand stooped and whispered in my ear.
00:36:19Girl, you're free.
00:36:21And I saw Damien clench his fists, his eyes filled with resentment.
00:36:25I'm free now, but I haven't had my revenge yet.
00:36:27And my 10-year-old sister is still in the clutches of my gambler brother.
00:36:30I can't let her suffer the same fate as me.
00:36:33In my past life, Damien told me he and his brother once fought to the death for the alpha
00:36:37title.
00:36:37Would this Armand be my ally?
00:36:39I clutched the cloak on my shoulders and made up my mind.
00:36:42Armand won't be staying long.
00:36:44I have to capture his interest.
00:36:46I plucked an inconspicuous gem from his cloak, slipped it to the brothel's janitor, and he
00:36:50told me which carriage belonged to Armand.
00:36:52I took off the cloak, folded it neatly.
00:36:55I climbed into the empty carriage, waiting for him.
00:37:01What do you want from me, girl?
00:37:03He came in, eyes glistening in the darkness.
00:37:05I curved up my lips.
00:37:06The moonlight was bright enough for him to see my bare skin.
00:37:09I gathered my courage and handed Armand the folded cloak.
00:37:13Sir, I have nowhere else to go.
00:37:15Please take me in.
00:37:17I'll do anything for you.
00:37:19Oh, will you?
00:37:20He sneered and looked at the cloak, clearly noticing the missing gem on it.
00:37:24But I could read in his eyes.
00:37:26There was no lust for my body.
00:37:29Good.
00:37:29You're smart.
00:37:30And beautiful.
00:37:31He gazed at me and paused for a moment.
00:37:34What if I asked you to keep my little brother company?
00:37:37Just what I wanted.
00:37:40My brother's been acting weird lately.
00:37:41He spent his days drinking heavily and jousting, causing quite a stir to the car-vendit pack.
00:37:47I want you to spy on him.
00:37:49And by the way, keep him happy.
00:37:51What kind of happiness?
00:37:53In every possible way.
00:37:55He lifted my chin and breathed to my cheeks.
00:37:58Then I want a deal.
00:38:00I'll go with your brother, and you rescue my sister.
00:38:03Deal.
00:38:03And now get out of my carriage.
00:38:07I obeyed unwillingly.
00:38:09An invitation flew out the carriage window and landed at my feet.
00:38:15Tomorrow, there will be a dinner party at the Carvendic Ancestral Castle, where you will formally meet, Damien.
00:38:21I will repay you generously.
00:38:23He took a gemstone ring off his finger and tossed it to me.
00:38:26Use this to buy yourself a few decent dresses.
00:38:29Damien, you're dead meat.
00:38:30The next day, I arrived at the Carvendic Ancestral Castle right on time.
00:38:35I showed my invitation, and the guard gave my attire a once-over, before hesitantly letting me in.
00:38:40I didn't buy a new, proper dress.
00:38:43I was wearing a prostitute's dress.
00:38:45This is my trick.
00:38:47Ladies' dresses are dull.
00:38:48I know how to catch a man's eye.
00:38:49I put the ring Armin gave me on a chain and wore it around my neck.
00:38:53The moment I walked into the banquet hall, everyone's eyes turned to me.
00:38:57Men's lechery, and women's disdain.
00:38:59My gaze swept across the crowd, and I spotted Damien immediately.
00:39:02Still as elegant as ever.
00:39:03He was facing me, but his gaze never left the woman standing across from him.
00:39:07Her slender silicate.
00:39:08I recognized her at a glance.
00:39:10Lyra.
00:39:10So this is an engagement party.
00:39:16Thank you all for coming tonight.
00:39:19This moon veil blossom, I now give to Lyra, as a token of our incoming bond.
00:39:24I gazed at the pristine moon veil blossom in his hand, a family heirloom of the Carvendic
00:39:28family capable of neutralizing all poisons and curing all illnesses.
00:39:31In my past, I was severely injured during a hunting expedition to protect Damien.
00:39:35The excruciating pain consumed me for three days and three nights, yet he didn't pluck
00:39:40even a single petal to ease my suffering.
00:39:42But now, he's given it to her so easily, I hid the dagger in my boot and crept toward
00:39:47Damien.
00:39:48A familiar playboy suddenly stopped me.
00:39:50I know you.
00:39:50You're a prostitute.
00:39:52Miled maliciously, sizing me up with unbridled curiosity.
00:39:55Why don't you spend a few nights with me?
00:39:56Two thousand gold coins a night?
00:39:58How does that sound?
00:39:59Without a second thought, I slapped him across the face.
00:40:01All the nobles turned to look at us, including Damien and Lyra.
00:40:05The playboy, humiliated and enraged, transformed into a wolf and swiped at me with his sharp claws.
00:40:10Several bloody gashes immediately appeared on my chest.
00:40:13Melissa?
00:40:14Dame you acquainted with her?
00:40:15And walked toward me with his arm around Lexa's, my brother's little pet.
00:40:19Lyra froze.
00:40:20The playboy froze, too.
00:40:21Although Armand was indeed my ally.
00:40:23Don't try to fool me.
00:40:24Armand is the last man to go for women.
00:40:26There's no way he'd fall for a slut like that.
00:40:28I was just kidding.
00:40:30But the next moment, when he saw the ring around my neck, his expression froze.
00:40:34Where did you get this?
00:40:39Thank you all for coming tonight.
00:40:42This moon veil blossom I now give to Lyra as a token of our incoming bond.
00:40:47I gazed at the pristine moon veil blossom in his hand, a family heirloom of the Carvendic
00:40:52family capable of neutralizing all poisons and curing all illnesses.
00:40:55In my past, I was severely injured during a hunting expedition to protect Damien.
00:40:59The excruciating pain consumed me for three days and three nights.
00:41:02Yet, he didn't pluck even a single petal to ease my suffering.
00:41:06But now, he's given it to her so easily.
00:41:08I hid the dagger in my boot and crept toward Damien.
00:41:11A familiar playboy suddenly stopped me.
00:41:13I know you.
00:41:14You're a prostitute.
00:41:15Mild maliciously, sizing me up with unbridled curiosity.
00:41:18Why don't you spend a few nights with me?
00:41:20Two thousand gold coins a night?
00:41:21How does that sound?
00:41:22Without a second thought, I slapped him across the face.
00:41:25All the nobles turned to look at us, including Damien and Lyra.
00:41:28The playboy, humiliated and enraged, transformed into a wolf and swiped at me with his sharp claws.
00:41:33Several bloody gashes immediately appeared on my chest.
00:41:36Melissa?
00:41:37Dame, you acquainted with her?
00:41:38And walked toward me with his arm around Lexa's, my brother's little pet.
00:41:42Lyra froze.
00:41:43The playboy froze, too.
00:41:45Although Armand was indeed my ally.
00:41:47Don't try to fool me.
00:41:48Armand is the last man to go for women.
00:41:50There's no way he'd fall for a slut like that.
00:41:52I was just kidding.
00:41:53But the next moment, when he saw the ring around my neck, his expression froze.
00:41:57Where did you get this?
00:42:02Thank you all for coming tonight.
00:42:06This moon veil blossom, I now give to Lyra.
00:42:08As a token of our incoming bond.
00:42:11I gazed at the pristine moon veil blossom in his hand, a family heirloom of the Carvendic
00:42:15family capable of neutralizing all poisons and curing all illnesses.
00:42:18In my past, I was severely injured during a hunting expedition to protect Damien.
00:42:22The excruciating pain consumed me for three days and three nights, yet he didn't pluck
00:42:27even a single petal to ease my suffering.
00:42:29But now, he's given it to her so easily.
00:42:32I hid the dagger in my boot and crept toward Damien.
00:42:34A familiar playboy suddenly stopped me.
00:42:37I know you.
00:42:37You're a prostitute.
00:42:38Mild maliciously, sizing me up with unbridled curiosity.
00:42:41Why don't you spend a few nights with me?
00:42:43Two thousand gold coins a night?
00:42:45How does that sound?
00:42:46Without a second thought, I slapped him across the face.
00:42:48All the nobles turned to look at us, including Damien and Lyra.
00:42:52The playboy, humiliated and enraged, transformed into a wolf and swiped at me with his sharp
00:42:56claws.
00:42:57Several bloody gashes immediately appeared on my chest.
00:43:00Melissa?
00:43:00Damien, you acquainted with her?
00:43:02And walked toward me with his arm around Lexa's, my brother's little pet.
00:43:06Lyra froze.
00:43:07The playboy froze, too.
00:43:08Although Armand was indeed my ally.
00:43:10Don't try to fool me.
00:43:11Armand is the last man to go for women.
00:43:13There's no way he'd fall for a slut like that.
00:43:15I was just kidding.
00:43:17But the next moment, when he saw the ring around my neck, his expression froze.
00:43:20Where did you get this?
00:43:26Thank you all for coming tonight.
00:43:29This moonveil blossom I now give to Lyra as a token of our incoming bond.
00:43:34I gazed at the pristine moonveil blossom in his hand, a family heirloom of the Carvendic
00:43:38family capable of neutralizing all poisons and curing all illnesses.
00:43:42In my past, I was severely injured during a hunting expedition to protect Damien.
00:43:45The excruciating pain consumed me for three days and three nights, yet he didn't pluck
00:43:50even a single petal to ease my suffering.
00:43:52But now, he's given it to her so easily.
00:43:55I hid the dagger in my boot and crept toward Damien.
00:43:58A familiar playboy suddenly stopped me.
00:44:00I know you.
00:44:01You're a prostitute.
00:44:02Smiled maliciously, sizing me up with unbridled curiosity.
00:44:05Why don't you spend a few nights with me?
00:44:07Two thousand gold coins a night?
00:44:08How does that sound?
00:44:09Without a second thought, I slapped him across the face.
00:44:11All the nobles turned to look at us, including Damien and Lyra.
00:44:15The playboy, humiliated and enraged, transformed into a wolf and swiped at me with his sharp
00:44:19claws.
00:44:20Several bloody gashes immediately appeared on my chest.
00:44:23Melissa?
00:44:24Damien, you acquainted with her?
00:44:25And walked toward me with his arm around Lexa's, my brother's little pet.
00:44:29Lyra froze.
00:44:30The playboy froze, too.
00:44:31Although Armand was indeed my ally.
00:44:33Don't try to fool me.
00:44:35Armand is the last man to go for women.
00:44:36There's no way he'd fall for a slut like that.
00:44:38I was just kidding.
00:44:40But the next moment, when he saw the ring around my neck, his expression froze.
00:44:44Where did you get this?
00:44:47La noche de mi divorcio, vagaba sola por la calle, sin un centavo.
00:44:51Vi un anuncio en la calle.
00:44:53Se busca esposa por contrato, paciencia infinita, comida y techo incluidos.
00:44:57Esa misma noche, sin nada que perder, entré en la mansión del hombre más rico del país.
00:45:02Meses después, mi ex marido me miró con burla.
00:45:04Elena, ¿ya admites tu error?
00:45:08Mi mamá nunca se equivoca, es la mejor.
00:45:10Alejandro, el magnate, me abrazó por los hombros.
00:45:13Mi esposa nunca se equivoca.
00:45:15Y si se equivoca, igual tiene razón.
00:45:17Nunca pensé que el anuncio fuera de los Mendoza, la familia más rica del país.
00:45:21Y ahora estaba allí, frente a su villa.
00:45:22El mayordomo me observó con frialdad.
00:45:24El señor busca una madre para el pequeño Mateo, no una esposa.
00:45:28No te hagas ilusiones.
00:45:30Acababa de divorciarme.
00:45:32El amor me daba asco.
00:45:33Solo quería una cama gratis.
00:45:34Lo entiendo.
00:45:35No tengo ninguna otra intención.
00:45:37Me llevó al comedor.
00:45:39Una mesa enorme.
00:46:08No tengo ninguna otra.
00:46:11Sonreí y di un paso
00:46:12Zaz, el niño se escondió bajo la mesa
00:46:14¡Que se vaya! ¡No la quiero! ¡Son todas malas!
00:46:18Vi unos muñecos de Spider-Man en el suelo
00:46:20Tuve una idea, me senté en el suelo, ignoré al niño
00:46:23La comida es para ti, tienes que salvar el mundo
00:46:26Además, los niños que no comen verduras se vuelven débiles
00:46:30Y los oroes débiles no pueden proteger a nadie
00:46:34Mateo me miraba sin pestañear, fingí no verlo
00:46:36Apretó los puños, a punto de llorar de frustración
00:46:39¡Anda! ¡Pero si aquí hay un mini superhéroe escondido!
00:46:42Iron Man, ¿compartemos un poco con él?
00:46:45Claro
00:46:47Solo un poco
00:46:48Si te pones más fuerte que Iron Man, se pondrá muy triste
00:46:53¡Dame las verduras! ¡No quiero ser débil!
00:46:56Levanté la vista hacia el sofá
00:46:57Alejandro me miraba, sonrió con aprecio
00:47:01Esa misma noche me mudé a la mansión de tres plantas
00:47:04Mateo y yo en el segundo
00:47:05Alejandro en el tercero
00:47:07La tercera pata está prohibida
00:47:09La última que intentó seducir al señor
00:47:11Fue arronjada por la ventana
00:47:13Asentí rápidamente
00:47:15Afortunadamente, el niño dormía solo
00:47:17Eso me ahorró problemas
00:47:18Al día siguiente, Alejandro volvió del trabajo
00:47:21Se quedó clavado en la puerta
00:47:22Su expresión cambió por completo
00:47:24Yo estaba en el suelo, alimentando a su hijo
00:47:27Mateo tenía una correa de perro en el cuello
00:47:29Estaba sentado junto a un Golden Retriever gigante
00:47:32Una cucharada para el perro
00:47:34Una para el niño
00:47:35Los dos devoraban la comida
00:47:36Elena, ¿qué le estás haciendo a mi hijo?
00:47:40Guau
00:47:42Papá, estamos jugando
00:47:44Mira, como mucho más que el perro
00:47:47Guau, guau, guau
00:47:48Alejandro frunció el seño
00:47:49Clavó la mirada en el mayordomo
00:47:52Señor, sus métodos son efectraños pero efectivos
00:47:55El niño no probaba bocado
00:47:57Y hoy ya se ha zapado dos platos
00:47:59Se ha empeñadado en ganar al perro
00:48:01Alejandro cerró los ojos
00:48:02Suspiró derrotado
00:48:04Al menos usa cucharas distrentes para el perro y el niño
00:48:08Tranquilo señor, su perro es muy limpio
00:48:10Ni siquiera quiso tocar la cuchara del niño
00:48:12Alejandro se quedó de piedra
00:48:14Su expresión se tensó
00:48:15Entró a la mansión sin decir nada
00:48:17Mateo se comió dos platos y medio
00:48:19Su barriga parecía un globo
00:48:21No paraba de adictar
00:48:22Tuve que pasearlo por el jardín media hora para bajar la comida
00:48:25Alejandro nos miraba desde la ventana del segundo piso
00:48:27Vio a su hijo ladrar y correr con el perro
00:48:30Una sonrisa apareció en sus labios
00:48:31Sus métodos son muy extraños
00:48:33Pero realmente funcionan
00:48:35El niño nunca come bien
00:48:37Apenas habla
00:48:38Y no le gusta moverse
00:48:39Y mírale ahora
00:48:40Señor, hemos dado con la indicada
00:48:43Cuando entré a la casa
00:48:44Alejandro estaba en el sofá
00:48:45Piernas largas cruzadas
00:48:47Mirándome en silencio
00:48:48Elena, tenemos que hablar
00:48:51Sí señor
00:48:51Dejé al niño
00:48:52Me senté erguida frente a él
00:48:54¿Tienes mano con los niños?
00:48:55¿Eres madre?
00:48:56No
00:48:57Cuidé de los sobrinos de mi ex marido durante dos años
00:48:59Su familia me obligó a dejar mi trabajo
00:49:01Porque ganaba poco
00:49:02Luego me tacharon de inútil
00:49:04Y me convirtieron en su niñera gratis
00:49:06Los documentos dicen que estás divorciada
00:49:08Así es
00:49:09¿El motivo?
00:49:12Diferencias irreconcilables
00:49:13Has leído mi anuncio
00:49:15Busco una madre para Mateo
00:49:16El niño es muy inseguro
00:49:18Odia salir de casa
00:49:19Odia el colegio
00:49:20Y yo no tengo tiempo
00:49:21Necesito a una mujer que tenga paciencia con él
00:49:24Firmaremos un acuerdo premipuicial
00:49:27Habrá separación a Sabluta de bienes
00:49:31Entiendo
00:49:33Mi primer matrimonio fue por amor
00:49:35Pero igual me obligaron a firmar un contrato premipcial
00:49:38Al divorciarme, me dejaron en la calle
00:49:40Sin nada
00:49:40Alejandro es el hombre más rico
00:49:42Su matrimonio no sería más que un acuerdo
00:49:44Con tener un techo me vale
00:49:46No hace falta casarnos
00:49:47Nos casaremos por Mateo
00:49:49Necesita una madre
00:49:50El matrimonio es el contrato más seguro
00:49:51Lo que usted diga
00:49:52Te daré 15.000 dólares al mes para tus gastos
00:49:55Señor
00:49:56Si nos divorciamos
00:49:57¿Podré quedarme con ese dinero?
00:49:58Faltaría más
00:49:59Es tuyo
00:50:00Trato hecho
00:50:01No tengo interés en tener intimidad
00:50:02Dormirás en el segundo piso
00:50:04Me parece perfecto
00:50:05A mí tampoco
00:50:06Tres días después de mi divorcio
00:50:07Volví a estar casada
00:50:08Ni ceremonia
00:50:09Ni invitados
00:50:10Solo una cena de lujo
00:50:11Alejandro deslizó una caja sobre la mesa
00:50:13Un anillo de diamantes destelló bajo la luz
00:50:15No hace falta
00:50:18Es para que lo vea Mateo sentenció
00:50:21Entendido
00:50:22Gracias
00:50:23Esa noche
00:50:24Ya metida en la cama
00:50:25La puerta crujió
00:50:27¿Pasa algo cariño?
00:50:29Elena
00:50:30¿Puedes leerme un cuento?
00:50:32¿Qué?
00:50:32Le diré a mi papá que te pague más
00:50:34Si no quieres vete
00:50:37Ven
00:50:37Anda
00:50:38Se durmió abrazado a mi brazo
00:50:40Con una suave sonrisa
00:50:43Buen trabajo Elena
00:50:45Te subiré la asignación
00:50:46Cinco mil dólares más al mes
00:50:47Señor
00:50:48¿Eso es una barbaridad?
00:50:49En mi matrimonio anterior
00:50:50Me dejé la piel
00:50:51De día
00:50:51Cuidaba de los sobrinos
00:50:53De mi ex marido
00:50:53De noche
00:50:54Me tocaba cocinar y fregar
00:50:56No hacemos caridad
00:50:57Gánate el pan
00:50:58Al divorciarme
00:50:58Dijeron que viví como una reina
00:51:00Y me echaron sin un centavo
00:51:01No hace falta darme más dinero señor
00:51:03Mateo es un cielo
00:51:05Solo le he leído un cuento
00:51:07De pronto
00:51:07Sentí un calorcito en mi mano derecha
00:51:11Bajé la mirada
00:51:12Mateo agarraba mis dedos
00:51:13Su carita estaba seria
00:51:14Pero sus ojos brillaban
00:51:16Las otras solo buscaban meterse en mi cama
00:51:18Ni siquiera les importaba a mi hijo
00:51:19Este dinero te lo has ganado
00:51:20Gracias
00:51:22Desde entonces
00:51:23Mateo se convirtió en mi sombra
00:51:24Un día
00:51:25Necesité ir al hospital
00:51:27A por mi medicación
00:51:28Mateo nunca sale de la mansiona
00:51:29Le dan ataques de pánicos
00:51:32Espérame en casa
00:51:33Vuelvo enseguida
00:51:34Mateo agarró mi camisa
00:51:35No la soltaba
00:51:36Sin hablar
00:51:36Solo me miraba con terror y tristeza
00:51:38Tiene pánico a que le abandone
00:51:41No me voy a ir
00:51:42Vuelvo en un rato para leerte otro cuento
00:51:44¿Vale?
00:51:45Abrí la puerta del coche
00:51:46Y de repente
00:51:46Un bultito salió disparado a mi lado
00:51:48Mateo trepó al asiento trasero
00:51:50Temblando
00:51:50Pero aferrado al cinturón
00:51:52Señorito
00:51:53¿Va a ir con ella?
00:51:57Madre mía
00:51:58Es un milagro
00:52:00Mi depresión estaba mejorando
00:52:02Eso dijo el médico
00:52:03Me recetó un montón de pastillas
00:52:05Salí de la consulta
00:52:06Mateo me miró de reojo
00:52:07Elena
00:52:09¿Estás malita?
00:52:10No comí bien y me puse mala
00:52:12No hagas como yo
00:52:13¿Te duele algo?
00:52:15Metió su manita en el bolsillo
00:52:16Puso un chocolate en mi palma
00:52:18¿Y te duele?
00:52:19Come dulce
00:52:20El azúcar espanta el dolor
00:52:22Mi papá me lo dijo
00:52:24Miré su carita seria y preocupada
00:52:26En mi matrimonio anterior
00:52:27Llorar era un delito
00:52:29Me llamaban histérica y muerta de hambre
00:52:31Cuando dije que tenía depresión
00:52:33Nadie me creyó
00:52:34Mi ex decía que todo era un paripe
00:52:36Que solo quería fastidiarlo
00:52:37Y hasta el sobrino que crie durante dos años
00:52:40Me despidió
00:52:41Echándome a la calle
00:52:42A base de insultos
00:52:43Pero este niño
00:52:44Me entregaba su chocolate favorito
00:52:46Como si pudiera curarme con él
00:52:47Apoyó su cabecita en mi hombro
00:52:49Su manita regordeta
00:52:50Palmeó mi espalda
00:52:51Elena
00:52:52Prometo comer bien
00:52:54Creceré rápido
00:52:55Y te protegeré
00:52:57Pues más te vale darte prisa
00:52:59Salimos del hospital con los ojos rojos
00:53:01Afuera
00:53:02Un Maybach negro imponente
00:53:03Bloqueaba la entrada
00:53:04Alejandro estaba apoyado
00:53:06En la puerta del coche
00:53:06Alto
00:53:07Intimidante
00:53:08Robaba todas las miradas
00:53:21Grande
00:53:21Deja
00:53:21Tras
00:53:21No
00:53:22No
00:53:22No
00:53:22No
00:53:22No
00:53:22No
00:53:22No
00:53:23No
00:53:25No
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