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00:00Sunlight streams through towering windows.
00:02The hall was packed.
00:04Wolves stood shoulder by shoulder.
00:06I stood at the center, dressed in silver and white.
00:11I looked regal.
00:13Beta Cole and Adrian watched from the front row, eyes glistening.
00:17Night descended from the throne.
00:18In his hands, a crown, delicate silver, caught light like frozen stars.
00:24I was born ready.
00:26I smiled.
00:28I was born ready.
00:30He placed the crown on my head, then took my hand and lifted it to his lips,
00:34kissy knuckles once, slow, deliberate, reverent.
00:37The hall erupted, howls, tweers, stomping feet.
00:41Then all loudly.
00:45I looked at night.
00:46He was already looking at me.
00:48I smiled.
00:50Mountains rise in the distance.
00:52Moonlight pours down like liquid silver.
00:54Two wolves streak across the valley.
00:56One white is me.
00:58One black is night.
00:59I leap, tacking the dark one mid-stride.
01:01We tumble together down a grassy slope, a tangle of fur and limbs until we roll to a stop at
01:06the bottom.
01:07Then fur gives way to skin.
01:09Pamping gives way to breathing.
01:11Ragged.
01:11Human.
01:12Close.
01:13We lie tangled together at the base of the slope.
01:15No longer wolves.
01:17My hair spills across his arm.
01:18He lowers his head with a soft smile.
01:22Take me to night, night.
01:24His mouth finds mine, slow at first, then deeper.
01:28My fingers slide into his hair.
01:30His hand traces down my side, over my hip, pulling me closer.
01:34Every night, for the rest of my life.
01:37The moonlight spills over us.
01:39My head fall back.
01:40His lips find my throat.
01:42A soft sound escapes me.
01:44Our two figures move together in the silver light.
01:47Skin against skin.
01:48Nothing between us now.
01:50The mountains keep watching us.
01:53I stared wide-eyed, frozen in fear.
01:56Father, Alpha Heart, had pupupils glowing like molten fire, baring his fangs as he lulunged at his brother Damien.
02:04Only fierce snars filled the air.
02:06This was a cruel fight for the Alpha Throne, and the silver moonlight had long been stained red.
02:14Their powers collided.
02:16A shockwave ripped through the trees.
02:18Damien's body flied backwards, slammed into a boulder.
02:21And slided down, unconscious.
02:24My father stumbled.
02:26He dropped to one knee, gasping.
02:29Blood poured from deep wounds across his chest and arms.
02:33Daddy!
02:37Then, I stumbled out of the bushes and fell into my father's arms.
02:43He was weak, stroked my hair.
02:46Don't cry, my little moon.
02:49For the pack's peace.
02:51This is worth it.
02:53From now on, hide your name.
02:55Go with Beta Cole.
02:57He'll protect you.
02:59He gently pushed me away.
03:01Beta Cole lifted me.
03:03I cried out for my father.
03:05No!
03:06Daddy!
03:08Alpha Heart smiled.
03:10Alpha Heart smiled.
03:10Eyes closed.
03:11A silver light emanated from his body, flooding the forest.
03:15My dad's last strength becomes a barrier to protect our pack and me.
03:20Thus, my wolf will stay sealed until 16.
03:23Later, I came to the Cole family.
03:26They treated me like their own, especially Adrian.
03:29On that day, sunlight glinted through the trees.
03:32Beta Cole carried me from the car.
03:34At the gate, Adrian, who was 8 years old, ran towards us.
03:37He was gentle.
03:38Hi, I'm Adrian Cole.
03:41Dad said I have a little sister now.
03:43That's you?
03:44Selena.
03:46I'm Selena.
03:47Cole.
03:49Then I'll call you Lena.
03:50I'll protect you.
03:52I nodded, smiled through tears, our hands clasped tightly.
03:56I also remembered that day.
03:58My birthday in this home, Adrian placed a crystal crown on my head and kissed my cheek.
04:03Happy birthday, my princess.
04:05I closed my eyes and made a wish.
04:07I wish Adrian would be here.
04:09Every birthday.
04:11Always.
04:12One day, I was cornered by wolf boys, trembling with tears.
04:17You think a human can join us?
04:19Dream on!
04:20Adrian came charging from a distance and shoved the boys away fiercely.
04:25Touch my sister again?
04:28I'll rip out your throats.
04:30All of you!
04:31His eyes flashed gold, then wolf boys froze.
04:34They scrambled away, tripped over each other.
04:39Adrian and I run through tall grass, laughing, out of breath.
04:43We collapsed, side by side, hands clasped, stared up at the moon.
04:48Selena, even if you're a human, my luna could only be you.
04:52When I went to school, I wore the school uniform and stood beside the car.
04:56Adrian opened the car door and gently pulled me close to kiss my hair.
05:02Lena, the seat next to me will always be yours.
05:04I thought this happiness would last forever.
05:06Until that girl, Lyra's shadow appeared.
05:08The happy memories flashed backward, faster and faster.
05:11My snap to reality.
05:13I opened the passenger door of the luxury car.
05:15Lyra leaned against Adrian, laughed softly.
05:18Why is she coming home with us?
05:21Lyra's not feeling well, I'm just dropping her off.
05:24Adrian was impatient.
05:25As Lyra shot me a look, poison, a smirk curled her lips.
05:29Then she draped herself around Adrian's neck, played weak.
05:32You said the seat next to you would always be mine.
05:36Childish.
05:37It's just a seat.
05:38Take the back today.
05:39Adrian gestured with his chin.
05:41I opened the back door.
05:45I gasped in pain.
05:47Blood seeped from my foot.
05:50Adrian!
05:51Walk home yourself.
05:52Don't make a scene.
05:58Suddenly, raindrops falled.
06:01Then a downpour.
06:02I hugged myself.
06:04Shivered.
06:05Stared at my bleeding foot with hollow eyes.
06:07Rain mixes with blood.
06:09My eyes fluttered closed.
06:12When I woke up again, I slowly opened my eyes.
06:16An IV drip ran into my arm.
06:18Then, Adrian rushed into the room in a panic.
06:21Adrian still cares about me.
06:23I thought.
06:23I sit up slightly.
06:25Warmth flickered in my chest.
06:26Adrian had already at my bedside.
06:28His eyes burned with rage.
06:29So you told my dad Lyra pushed you.
06:31And now you fake being sick?
06:33You're the worst, Celine.
06:34I freezed.
06:35Before I could explain, Adrian grabbed my arm and yanked me out of bed.
06:39Wait!
06:40Adrian!
06:41I gasped as the needle ripped out of my arm.
06:44The IV dupe whipped through the air.
06:47Blood beaded instantly on my skin.
06:49I stumbled and fall to my knees in pain.
06:52A streak of red ran down my arm.
06:54Adrian's anger cracked just for a moment.
06:57He stared at the wound.
06:58His breath catches.
07:00His fingers trickled slightly and almost reached for me.
07:02Selina.
07:04I'm...
07:04Adrian!
07:05Help!
07:06Adrian froze for half a second.
07:08Then his face hardened again.
07:10Lyra!
07:11He ran out urgently without a second glance at me.
07:14I clutched my bleeding arm.
07:16Forced myself up.
07:17Paled and tribbled.
07:19I followed him.
07:20Limped.
07:21Stumbled.
07:21Lyra was bound to the sofa.
07:23Tears streamed down her face.
07:24Fresh whip marked cover her arms and shoulders.
07:27Beta Cole stood over her.
07:28Whipped in hand, feared radiating from him.
07:30He raised the whip.
07:31Adrian bursted in and throwed himself in front of his father.
07:33Dad! Stop!
07:34Lyra's too fragile.
07:35Kill her!
07:36Step back!
07:36This is punishment for her!
07:39It's all my fault!
07:40Don't think I won't hit you, boy.
07:43The whip cracked down, again and again.
07:46I stood in the doorway, watched.
07:49Grief tightened my face.
07:50My hands curled into fists.
07:53Beta Cole didn't stop, until he sensed my watching.
07:56He looked at me, then gave a slight bow.
07:58Adrian seethed with resentment, turned on his father in a low, bitter voice.
08:02Why do you treat her like this?
08:03Ever since she came, our Alpha's gone, and we've been hunted.
08:07She is a curse!
08:08Shut up, Adrian.
08:09You have no idea who you're talking to?
08:12Beta Cole dropped the whip and gestured for me to follow.
08:15We walked toward the study room.
08:17A tear traced silver down my cheek.
08:19Warm light filled the study.
08:21Surrounded by ancient books, I looked at Beta.
08:24Princess, we talked about you leaving or staying.
08:28I will leave for the trials, become Alpha, inherit my father's will, and protect our pack.
08:35Impressive.
08:36Truly, you are the daughter of Alpha Heart.
08:38I lowered my head slightly, nervous but unwavering.
08:42Once your status is restored, you will no longer enjoy the life of an ordinary person.
08:46You'll bear far greater responsibility.
08:48Responsibility will make me happier.
08:49I used to think Adrian would give me a normal life, a simple happiness.
08:54But everything changed.
08:58I apologize for my son.
09:00I don't mind.
09:03Next week, you turn 16.
09:05You will awaken as an Alpha.
09:07You will have your own wolf.
09:09I'll arrange your leave from school.
09:10You'll go to the training camp for Alpha initiation.
09:13And you will become a brave Alpha, just like your father.
09:19For everything.
09:20Then I walked slowly out of the study, calm but filled with quiet strength.
09:24The moment I stepped out, Adrian appeared, pinned me against the wall.
09:28We stood inches apart.
09:30You!
09:31Jealousy!
09:32Hatred!
09:32Why are you targeting Laia?
09:34Because you think she's stealing my attention from you?
09:36I looked up, met his eyes.
09:38I let out a small laugh.
09:40Cold and distant.
09:41Adrian, not everything is about you.
09:45Adrian froze, a few seconds of silence.
09:48He stepped closer, fisted clenching slightly, his voice raw with anger, and something else.
09:54Enough!
09:55If you want my attention, then be nice to Lyra.
09:58She cries every night because of you.
10:00I shook my head, my gaze steady.
10:03Everything changed.
10:05I am no longer the girl you thought you knew.
10:08Done waiting.
10:10Done hoping.
10:11For the boy I love to see me.
10:14Adrian stood frozen, speechless.
10:17I gently pushed past him and walked away, steady, unharried, and resolute.
10:25I walked into the empty locker room alone.
10:28I looked down at my injured foot, gently touched it.
10:32The wound seeped slightly, but my eyes, unwavering.
10:36Once I regain the power of Alpha, I will be able to heal myself.
10:40Suddenly, sharp giggles from outside, followed by the click of heels on the floor.
10:45Lyra appeared in the doorway with two followers, each step slow and deliberate.
10:49Well, well, look who's finally showing up.
10:53Bastard!
10:53Just a useless waste!
10:55One of the girl mocked.
10:56The three girls closed in, backed me into a corner by the lockers.
10:59My back hit the wall.
11:00My expression stayed calm, but my shoulder tense slightly.
11:05Another girl yanked my backpack.
11:08Look at those shoes.
11:10They are screaming for help.
11:12Too bad you can't.
11:14They tugged at my uniform.
11:16The fabric tears, exposed my shoulder.
11:19Lyra stepped closer, smirk still in place.
11:22She pulled a pen from her pocket, clicked it, and moved in.
11:26Bitch, I'm gonna give you back everything I suffered last night.
11:30Every bit of it.
11:32Then, she jabbed the pen tip into my shoulder.
11:36Suddenly, the silver mark on my wrist began to glow.
11:39The air ripples.
11:41Locker doors rattled gently.
11:44Books slid off shelves.
11:45A pulse of energy blasted outward.
11:48The girls stumbled back, crashed into the lockers, shrieked.
11:52Lyra doubled over, then looked up in terror.
11:54I stepped forward slowly, calmly.
11:57I reached out and gripped Lyra's chin.
12:00From now on.
12:02No one touches me without permission.
12:05Especially you, Lyra.
12:08Lyra shoved my hand away, trembled.
12:11Suddenly, Adrian bursted in, throat himself between Lyra and I.
12:14Stay back, Selene!
12:16What the hell are you doing?
12:20See?
12:21She's doing it again!
12:22She's always bullying me!
12:24Adrian hesitated for half a second, then bought it.
12:27He whirled on me.
12:28There you go again!
12:30It's always you, isn't it?
12:32Stirring up trouble wherever you go!
12:35I inhaled slowly.
12:37A cold, bitter smile tugged at my lips.
12:40I shook my head.
12:41How could I ever?
12:43Like an idiot like you?
12:44Heard that.
12:45Adrian's face dartened.
12:47Lyra's father died protecting this pack.
12:49She's a hero's daughter.
12:50You?
12:51You're just some human girl.
12:52If my dad hadn't taken you in, you'd be dead long ago.
12:55My hands clenched into fists.
12:56My eyes reddened.
12:58I trembled, but not from fear.
13:00Lyra's father was a traitor.
13:01He tried to take the alpha position.
13:03My father fought him to save the pack, but I can't tell anyone.
13:06Who'd believe me?
13:07I took a deep breath.
13:09I moved to leave, but Adrian blocked my path with his arm out.
13:11Selene, apologize to Lyra.
13:13Now!
13:14I stopped and met his eyes.
13:15Impossible.
13:16Adrian's browed titans.
13:18He stepped closer.
13:19Voice dropped to a low threat.
13:21I don't beat girls, but...
13:24If you dare touch me, you cannot bear that responsibility.
13:27I raised my arm, pulled up my sleeve, my pant leg, revealed scars, bruises, wounds, layered over time.
13:35Adrian's eyes went wide.
13:36Who did this?
13:38Who hurts you?
13:40Lyra, she did this.
13:41She tortures me all the years.
13:43Why are you always so mean to me?
13:47I...
13:47I didn't do anything!
13:49A sad, quiet smile crossed my face.
13:51There's no anger left.
13:53Everything is gone.
13:55Adrian, you forgot your promises, our happy times.
13:58All gone.
13:59It's injured.
14:00Let me carry you.
14:01Let me go.
14:03I can walk myself.
14:05After said that, I turned to leave.
14:06But Adrian lifted me anyway.
14:09Firm, yet gentle.
14:11I struggled for a moment, then still.
14:15I rested against him, my expression unreadable.
14:19Lyra watched from the side.
14:22Jealousy twisted her face.
14:24Rage burns in her eyes.
14:27Bitch.
14:29I'm not done with you.
14:30I was lying on a bed.
14:32An IV dripped in my arm.
14:34I looked pale.
14:35Adrian sat beside me, holding my hand.
14:38I pulled away.
14:39He took it again.
14:40The fluid's cold.
14:41Let me warm your hand.
14:43I turned my head away.
14:45Stopped fighting it.
14:46A single tear fell.
14:49Adrian's phone rang.
14:50He stood.
14:51Gently touched my forehead.
14:53Be right back.
14:54His voice soft.
14:55He left.
14:56I closed my eyes, sighing.
14:58Lyra slipped into the room.
14:59A smirk on her face.
15:01My eyes snapped open.
15:02I jerked up in bed, alarmed.
15:04Lyra?
15:05What are you doing here?
15:07Lyra's smile widened.
15:08She moved closer.
15:09Her fingers hovered over the IV line.
15:12Her eyes glinted.
15:13Unhinged.
15:14Daring.
15:15My breath quickened.
15:16I gripped the sheet.
15:17Eyes wary.
15:18Lyra yanked the needle out of my arm.
15:21Fluids spattered the bed.
15:23In one swift move,
15:25Lyra plunged the needle into her own chest.
15:27Blood seeped through her shirt.
15:29Her face twisted in pain,
15:31but there's a sick satisfaction in her eyes.
15:33The door burst open.
15:35Adrian stormed in,
15:36took in the scene,
15:37rage in his eyes.
15:39Lyra!
15:40He rushed to her,
15:41pulled her into his arms,
15:42shielded her.
15:43Lyra's expression shifted instantly.
15:45Her eyes welled up.
15:47Selina,
15:48please don't hurt me.
15:50I know I was wrong.
15:52I won't take anything from you ever again.
15:54I just,
15:55I just wanted a place to belong.
15:57I froze.
15:58Fear and disbelief surged through me.
16:00My hands curled into fists,
16:02breathing hard.
16:03Adrian gritted his teeth.
16:05You!
16:06Are you out of your mind?
16:08He stepped forward and slapped me.
16:10Hard.
16:11The crack echoed in the small room.
16:13My head snapped to the side.
16:15I touched my cheek.
16:16Stunned.
16:17Who's his real sister anyway?
16:19Told you.
16:21Selina's just a foster kid.
16:23A human.
16:24My cheek reddened.
16:25But I still stayed.
16:27Didn't fight back.
16:29Adrian hesitated,
16:30then stepped closer.
16:31Selina,
16:32I,
16:33I'm sorry.
16:35No need.
16:37Don't tell my dad.
16:38Originally,
16:39he was only scared Lyra would get in trouble.
16:41Fine.
16:42I won't.
16:43But now,
16:44please,
16:45leave.
16:45I need to rest.
16:46I lifted a hand,
16:48gestured them out.
16:49They exchanged a glance,
16:50then exited.
16:51Five days,
16:52then I'm gone.
16:53No more memories here.
16:55None.
16:57I open my locker.
16:59Inside hangs a silver blue gown.
17:01A note.
17:02For tonight.
17:04Okay.
17:05One last dance before goodbye.
17:07At night,
17:08Beta Cole watched me zip a small suitcase.
17:11Are you sure you don't want to tell Adrian there's that dance tomorrow?
17:14I'll be there.
17:16I'll tell him who I am.
17:17Before the last dance.
17:19Only one day left before leaving.
17:21Grand Hall.
17:22I entered in the silver blue gown.
17:24They exclaimed in amazement.
17:28Wait,
17:29is that the Cole family crest?
17:30That dress is custom made.
17:32But I thought Lyra was supposed to be his date.
17:35What's Selina doing with it?
17:37Across the room,
17:38Lyra watched and read.
17:40Jealousy burned.
17:42Cute dress, Selina.
17:44Too bad it was never meant for you.
17:46If you want it,
17:48it's yours.
17:49Lyra's smile cracked.
17:51She grabbed scissors,
17:52slashed her own gown,
17:53and screamed.
17:54Selina?
17:54How could you?
17:55First you steal the dress Adrian gave me,
17:57and now you destroy mine too?
17:59When will it be enough?
18:02Adrian entered the Grand Hall
18:04and found me with a mask.
18:06He approached excitedly
18:07and extended his hand.
18:09May I have this dance?
18:11Lyra looked up with a trembling smile.
18:13Of course.
18:14Adrian led Le in a twirling dance
18:16across the dance floor.
18:18Out said,
18:19rain pounded me.
18:20I stumbled away from school.
18:22Shaked.
18:23My palm flickers light
18:24pulsed beneath the skin.
18:25Not now.
18:26Please.
18:28Beta said someone's waiting for me at the gate.
18:30I just have to make it.
18:32I gripped a lamppost.
18:33Electricity crackled along my arm.
18:36The light above my bursts.
18:39I cried out.
18:40Eyes glowed.
18:41At this time,
18:41a figure emerged from the rain.
18:43Adrian checked his watch.
18:4411.55pm.
18:46He pulled out a small velvet box.
18:48Opened it.
18:49A diamond pendant glowed inside.
18:51Five more minutes
18:52until I can finally say it.
18:54He thought.
18:56Bells began to chime.
18:58Midnight.
18:58Adrian reached for Lyra's mask
19:00and lifted it.
19:01Light hit her face.
19:03Lyra?
19:06The knight leaned close to my neck.
19:08His eyes glowed red gradually.
19:10His brows furrowed
19:11as if he was enduring something.
19:13His lips brushed against my skin.
19:15His voice was low and roughed.
19:17You shouldn't be alone tonight.
19:19The hard burge beneath his crotch
19:21pressed tightly against my bare skin
19:23as knight let out a low,
19:24raggled breath.
19:25He took hold of my wrist,
19:27the one bearing the mark,
19:28and gently stroked it
19:30to my left breast.
19:31Our wrist marks ignited.
19:33In an instant,
19:34heat exploded up my arm.
19:36I let out a startled cry.
19:38My eyes flew wide open.
19:39A strange silver light
19:40flickered within them.
19:41I clenched my legs tightly,
19:43trembled uncontrollably.
19:44A vacious liquid dampened my panties,
19:46trickled slowly down my thighs.
19:48The silver and red light
19:49erupted from their marks,
19:50twisted and coiled together.
19:52I can taste your smell.
19:54You're completely mine now.
19:56Knight hay-hilled sharply
19:57against my neck.
19:58When the light faded,
19:59I was shaking in his arms.
20:02What did you do to me?
20:04You're wet because you chose me.
20:06You claimed me,
20:08and I claimed you.
20:12Maybe I should just call you mate.
20:14Say my name, Knight.
20:18I was lost in passion.
20:20My breath stuttered.
20:23Knight guided my hand
20:24down to my inner thigh,
20:26brushed it through my slip arousal,
20:28then lifted it to his lips
20:30and gently licked my fingers.
20:34Adrian stared at Lyra,
20:36the mask in his hand.
20:37His face crumbled.
20:40Where's Selina?
20:41He asked.
20:43Lyra reached for him.
20:44Panic flashed across her face.
20:46He pulled back.
20:48He turned and burst through the doors
20:49into the rain.
20:51Adrian, don't leave me.
20:53Wasn't I the one you wanted?
20:55Her voice broke.
20:56Adrian jumped on his motorcycle.
20:58Headlights cut through rain.
21:00He saw us.
21:01A figure placed me into an SUV.
21:06Selina!
21:07Don't go!
21:08Selina!
21:09Knight glanced back,
21:10then looked away.
21:12The SUV pulled away.
21:14Adrian gunned the engine
21:15and skidded to a stop
21:16but the taillights
21:16were already disappearing.
21:18He leaped off the bike
21:19and ran after them
21:20but we were gone.
21:22He fell to his knees
21:24and slammed his fists
21:25into the wet pavement
21:26again and again.
21:27Selina!
21:31I sat at the long table
21:32surrounded by warriors.
21:34Raw meat piled up before me.
21:36Warrior's eyes cut toward me.
21:38Cold and contemptuous.
21:39Human food?
21:41She can't even shift.
21:43Weakest Luna we've ever had.
21:44My hands curled in my lap.
21:46His voice cut through the hall
21:48like a blade.
21:49She is my mate.
21:50Your Luna.
21:51Show your respect.
21:52Knight gestured.
21:54Servants appeared
21:55with hand cakes,
21:56eggs, bacon.
21:57They set the plates
21:58before me.
21:59We followed you
22:00for strength.
22:01Not to serve
22:02a fragile child.
22:03One of the warriors said.
22:05Knight's eyes gleamed.
22:06Next quarter's trials
22:07she enters the competition.
22:10Shock rippled
22:10through the hall.
22:12She'll die.
22:14No.
22:14She'll win.
22:15And when she does
22:16you will kneel
22:17to your Luna.
22:18All of you.
22:20Knight looked at me.
22:21I lifted my head.
22:22Silver flickered
22:24in my eyes.
22:25See you in the arena.
22:29Morning after morning.
22:31Knight put me
22:32through drills.
22:33Relentless.
22:34Unforgiving.
22:35I ran until
22:36my legs burned.
22:37I was spared
22:38until my body
22:38aches.
22:39I fell again
22:40and again.
22:41Each time
22:42Knight watched.
22:43Cold and unmoving.
22:45One afternoon
22:46I lunged at him.
22:47He sidestepped
22:48and came into the mat
22:49in one fluid motion.
22:51I gasped.
22:52Trapped beneath him.
22:53Again.
22:54He said.
22:55I pushed up.
22:56My knee scraped the mat.
22:58Blood welled from the wound.
22:59I was breathless.
23:01I can keep going.
23:04Concern flickered in his eyes.
23:05He stopped me.
23:06He released me and stood.
23:08A servant approached
23:10with a small plate.
23:11Cream cake.
23:12Knight took it
23:13and lowered himself
23:14to one knee
23:14in front of me
23:15between my thighs.
23:16Kids heal faster
23:17with sugar.
23:18I'm not a kid.
23:19My face flushed.
23:21He cut a piece
23:22and held the fork
23:22to my lips.
23:24I hesitated
23:25then leaned forward
23:26and took the bite.
23:27As the fork slid out
23:28a smear of cream
23:29lingered at the corner
23:30of my mouth
23:31and my tongue flicked out
23:32to catch another dab
23:33on my lip.
23:34He watched my mouth
23:35then reached up
23:35and dragged his thumb
23:36slowly across lower lip
23:38gathered the cream.
23:39His thumb lingered
23:40at my lip
23:41pressed just enough
23:41to part them.
23:42Don't waste.
23:43He said.
23:44I ticked my thumb
23:45slowly.
23:46Shivered.
23:47Good girl.
23:49I lowered my gaze.
23:50Cheeks flushed.
24:03Ready?
24:05I was born ready.
24:32Take me tonight, Knight.
24:41Every night
24:41for the rest of my life.
24:49Adrien burst through the door.
24:51Beta Cole looked up.
24:52Please.
24:54Just tell me where Selene is.
24:55Let her go.
24:56Adrien.
24:57Serene has her own path
24:58to follow.
25:00I'm not giving up.
25:02Adrien turned
25:03and walked out of the room.
25:05The day was coming.
25:06Thousands of wolves
25:07packed the stands.
25:08Their voices rose
25:09in a deafening roar.
25:10Look at her.
25:11The human Luna.
25:12A wolf shouted.
25:15She won't last a minute.
25:16Another wolf said.
25:18Knight stood rigid,
25:19arms crossed.
25:20His jaw tightened
25:21as he watched me
25:22step into the ring alone.
25:23I faced my opponent,
25:25a massive wolf
25:26twice my size.
25:27Muscles coiling
25:28under scarred fur.
25:30He circled me hungry.
25:31I raised my fists.
25:33He lunged.
25:34I dodged.
25:35I dodged.
25:35But his claw caught my arm.
25:37Blood sprayed.
25:38I hit the ground hard.
25:40Pathetic.
25:41Send her home.
25:42A wolf laughed.
25:44I pushed up.
25:45The wolf struck again.
25:46I flew backward,
25:48skidded across the sand.
25:50Blood cooled beneath me.
25:52Knight took a step forward.
25:53The high priest blocked him.
25:55You interfere.
25:56She loses everything.
25:58Knight's hands gripped the railing.
26:00His knuckles went white.
26:01In the ring,
26:02I struggled to my knees.
26:04Then my feet.
26:05One inch at a time.
26:07My legs shook,
26:08but I stood.
26:09The wolf charged
26:10for the final blow.
26:12Then a sound
26:13tore from my chest.
26:14Not human.
26:15Something ancient.
26:16A howl that shook the arena.
26:18White light
26:19exploded outward,
26:20blinding.
26:21The wolf skidded to a halt,
26:23whimpered.
26:23When the light faded,
26:24a massive white wolf
26:26stood in the ring.
26:27Fur was like snow.
26:29Eyes were like burning silver.
26:30The opponent snarled
26:31and lunged.
26:33The white wolf
26:34moved faster
26:34than anything alive.
26:36Jaws closed
26:36on the attacker's throat.
26:38A single shake.
26:39He flew across the arena
26:40and lay still.
26:42White wolf.
26:43That's royal blood.
26:45An elder wolf
26:45said with voice trembling.
26:47One by one,
26:48the wolves
26:49lowered themselves,
26:50nailed and pressed
26:51their foreheads
26:52to the ground.
26:52Then all wolves
26:53charged.
26:54Luna!
26:55Luna!
26:56The light shimmered
26:57and faded.
26:58I stood again,
26:59human now wrapped
27:00in cloth.
27:01Trembled but alive,
27:02night descended
27:03into the ring.
27:04He walked to me,
27:05took my hand
27:06and lifted it high
27:07for everyone to see.
27:08A motorcycle ripped
27:09through the arena gates.
27:11Adrian jumped off
27:12and stubbled toward me,
27:13his face pale.
27:15Serene,
27:16you're a wolf.
27:21Adrian rushed toward me.
27:22You're a wolf?
27:24How?
27:25You were human.
27:26You've always been.
27:27He reached for me.
27:28Come home with me.
27:30I'll protect you.
27:31Night stepped between us.
27:32Protect her.
27:33You didn't even know
27:35what she was.
27:35Adrian frozen.
27:37He stared at me.
27:39Something about me
27:40was different.
27:41The way I held myself.
27:43The light in my eyes.
27:45Like a queen.
27:46What happened?
27:47She awakened.
27:49She's a white wolf.
27:50Your moon packs alpha.
27:52Night said coldly.
27:53The words hit like a blow.
27:56Adrian's face pales.
27:57Sylvine,
27:58I know I don't deserve you now,
28:00but I searched for you
28:01for three months.
28:02I never stopped.
28:04I met his eyes calmly.
28:06Lyra is your mate, Adrian.
28:08Not me.
28:09Adrian staggered
28:10like I struck him.
28:11Then let me prove it.
28:12A duel.
28:14Winner takes her home.
28:15Wolf warrior leaned forward.
28:17Night's eyes narrowed.
28:19Fine.
28:20No.
28:21I refuse.
28:22I'm the prize.
28:24Not a prize.
28:25Not for either of you.
28:26I looked at Adrian,
28:28but no less certain.
28:29I won't go back with you.
28:31Not because of Lyra.
28:33Because
28:34I finally found my mate.
28:39The crowd fell silent.
28:41Night's jaw sightened,
28:43then slowly relaxed.
28:44He walked toward me.
28:46One step.
28:47Then another.
28:48Adrian stood frozen.
28:50Are you sure?
28:51I looked up at him.
28:52Didn't flinch.
28:53I'm sure.
28:55You're my only love.
28:57He tilted my chin up.
28:58Without hesitation,
29:00Night kissed me.
29:01Acclaim.
29:01An alpha marked his territory.
29:03I trembled,
29:04but didn't pull away.
29:06My fingers gripped his shirt.
29:07A low growl rippled through the wolves,
29:10shocked and submission tangled together.
29:12Adrian stumbled back like he had been struck by lightning.
29:15Disbelief written all over his face.
29:18Knight broke the kiss.
29:19His voice was calm.
29:21She's my mate.
29:22You can't take her.
29:24I turned to Adrian.
29:25Adrian,
29:26I'm not your home.
29:28Adrian stood frozen.
29:29His face paled and trembled.
29:32Adrian Cole,
29:33you fool.
29:34You let her go once,
29:36and now you can't bear to watch her belong to another.
29:38You deserve this.
29:40Every damn piece of it.
29:42Laia stood before a fireplace,
29:44hooded.
29:44Several black-clad killers kneeled before me.
29:48Find her.
29:49You know what to do.
29:50The assassin leader nodded.
29:52Selene,
29:53the human girl.
29:55We'll deal with her on the road.
29:57Lyra lifted my head.
29:58A strange satisfaction gleamed in my eyes.
30:01She's not human.
30:02She's Alpha Heart's daughter.
30:03My father died by his hands.
30:06I've waited years for this.
30:08She paused,
30:10smiles coldly.
30:11She will die
30:12before she truly awakens.
30:16Serene,
30:17may you always be happy.
30:19Just remember Moonpack is your support.
30:20Adrian walked toward his motorcycle.
30:23I'll send you to the edge of town.
30:25You're still my brother.
30:26Adrian froze for a moment,
30:28watched me walk toward him.
30:30A bitter smile crossed his face.
30:32From now on,
30:34let me protect you from the shadows.
30:36The motorcycle rode along the forest path.
30:39An arrow whistled past my arm.
30:41Black-clowed figures emerged from the trees.
30:44Adrian jumped off the motorcycle with me in his arms.
30:47A blade sliced toward me.
30:49He threw himself in front of it.
30:51The steel bit into his side.
30:53Run!
30:54He conropst.
30:55Bones cracked.
30:57Fur ripped through skin.
30:58A massive wolf now stood between the assassins and me.
31:01He launched,
31:02tore into them,
31:03and fought like something feral.
31:05Knight's hand gripped his chest.
31:07The mat marked Burns.
31:09Selene!
31:10He was already moving.
31:12Adrian fought on,
31:13wounded.
31:14Three assassins circled him.
31:16A force aimed at me.
31:17A blur of motion.
31:18Knight's blade took the assassin down.
31:20His warriors descended.
31:22The fight ended in seconds.
31:24Knight pulled me against him.
31:26Are you hurt?
31:27I shook my head,
31:28looked past him at Adrian.
31:29Bleeding.
31:30Human again.
31:31On his knees.
31:32Knight followed my gaze.
31:34Saw the markings on the dead assassins.
31:36Lyra's work.
31:37My face paled.
31:39Adrian struggled to stand.
31:41She wants you dead.
31:42I know.
31:44This day finally came.
31:47Lyra stared into the fire.
31:49Flamed flicker,
31:51then twist.
31:52Lyra's face went pale.
31:53Her hands clenched.
31:55The door bruised open.
31:57I stood in the doorway,
31:58a faint silver glow radiating from me.
32:00Adrian and Knight flanked me.
32:02Lyra stumbled back.
32:04Surprised to see me?
32:05I laughed coldly.
32:07Lyra's eyes darted,
32:09calculating,
32:09desperate.
32:10She opened her mouth to whimper,
32:12to play the victim.
32:13What are you going to do to me?
32:15Adrian,
32:16help me!
32:17Don't play victim.
32:18You know everything.
32:20Your father tried to steal the alpha title.
32:22He died a traitor.
32:24And you,
32:24you've spent years making sure I paid for it.
32:27Lyra looked at Lyra coldly.
32:29You liar.
32:30The dress.
32:31The needle.
32:32It was all you.
32:34Lyra's mask cracked.
32:35Her eyes went cold.
32:37You think I'd let her take everything?
32:39My father died because of her father!
32:42Her body convulsed.
32:43Bones cracked.
32:45Fur ripsed through skin.
32:46A dark wolf lunged at me,
32:48jaws wide.
32:49Knight stepped forward.
32:50My hand stopped him.
32:52Fine.
32:52My body convulsed.
32:54Silver light exploded.
32:55In seconds,
32:56a massive white wolf stood in my place.
32:58The two wolves collided.
33:00Teeth teared.
33:02Crows slacked.
33:03They moved in a blur of fur and blood.
33:05The white wolf gained the other hand.
33:07Jaws closed around the other's throat.
33:09One snap.
33:10Silence.
33:11The dark wolf crumpled.
33:13Shimmered.
33:14Lyra lied still,
33:15human again.
33:16Then she becomes ashes.
33:18Light shimmered around me.
33:20I transformed into human again.
33:22I straightened and walked toward the door without looking back.
33:25It's over.
33:28Sunlight streams through towering windows.
33:31The hall was packed.
33:32Wolves stood shoulder by shoulder.
33:34I stood at the center.
33:36Dressed in silver and white.
33:39I looked regal.
33:41Beta Cole and Adrian watched from the front row,
33:44eyes glistening.
33:45Knight descended from the throne.
33:47In his hands,
33:48a crown,
33:48delicate silver,
33:50caught light like frozen stars.
33:52I was born ready.
33:55I smiled.
33:57I was born ready.
33:58He placed the crown on my head,
34:00then took my hand and lifted it to his lips,
34:02kissy knuckles once,
34:04slow,
34:04deliberate,
34:05reverent.
34:06The hall erupted,
34:07howls,
34:08tweers,
34:08stomping feet.
34:09Then all loudly.
34:13I looked at Knight.
34:14He was already looking at me.
34:17I smiled.
34:18Mountains rise in the distance.
34:20Moonlight pours down like liquid silver.
34:23Two wolves streak across the valley.
34:25One white is me.
34:26One black is Knight.
34:27I leap,
34:28tacking the dark one mid-stride.
34:30We tumble together down a grassy slope,
34:32a tangle of fur and limbs,
34:33until we roll to a stop at the bottom.
34:35Then fur gives way to skin.
34:37Pamping gives way to breathing.
34:39Ragged,
34:40human,
34:41close.
34:41We lie tangled together at the base of the slope,
34:44no longer wolves.
34:45My hair spills across his arm.
34:47He lowers his head with a soft smile.
34:51Take me to Knight.
34:52Knight.
34:53His mouth finds mine,
34:54slow at first,
34:55then deeper.
34:56My fingers slide into his hair.
34:58His hand traces down my side,
35:01over my hip,
35:02pulling me closer.
35:03Every night,
35:04for the rest of my life.
35:05The moonlight spills over us.
35:07My head fall back.
35:09His lips find my throat.
35:10A soft sound escapes me.
35:13Our two figures move together in the silver light,
35:15skin against skin.
35:17Nothing between us now.
35:18The mountains keep watching us.
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