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00:00:00You taste like summer peach, sticky hands and salt.
00:00:04My fated mate rejected me at our own mate claim ceremony.
00:00:08In three days, I'll be handed over to the Wolf King's heir as his mate.
00:00:11I, Cassian Vos, future alpha of Blackline Pack, reject Nyla as my fated mate.
00:00:18Maris was the daughter of Mara, my father's new Luna.
00:00:21Mara had brought her into our pack.
00:00:23Maris had cried through the whole ceremony.
00:00:25The law of Silverfeld's pack is plain.
00:00:28A she-wolf who turns 18 without a mate bond cannot choose.
00:00:32The council chooses for her.
00:00:34Maris had no fated mate.
00:00:36Hers had died before she ever came of age.
00:00:38The half-formed bond had snapped with him.
00:00:41Losing a mate did not make her unable to bear pups.
00:00:44It only left her unprotected.
00:00:46Nothing stood between her and the council's next decree.
00:00:49She crossed the floor toward me.
00:00:52Her eyes were swollen red.
00:00:56Nyla, don't blame him.
00:00:57I have no bond to keep me safe.
00:00:59The elders will hand me to the old alpha.
00:01:01I won't survive it.
00:01:03Cassian tightened his grip on her hand.
00:01:05He looked at me.
00:01:07I'm only saving her.
00:01:08She lost her mate.
00:01:10The council could ship her off any day.
00:01:11Once she is safe, I will claim you again.
00:01:15You are still my Luna.
00:01:18You always were.
00:01:19Cassian had forgotten one thing.
00:01:21I am older than Maris.
00:01:23In three days, I turn 18.
00:01:25He had just rejected me before the whole pack.
00:01:29The pain still pressed down on my chest.
00:01:32Something inside me felt torn loose.
00:01:34In three days, I would be the one sent away.
00:01:37They would give me to the Lycan King's heir.
00:01:39Everyone whispered that he was dying.
00:01:42Around the hall, the pack began to murmur.
00:01:45God is.
00:01:47Cassian rejected Nyla for Maris.
00:01:50What happens to Nyla now?
00:01:53The council will marry her off!
00:01:55I watched the looks changed on every face.
00:01:59Shock softened into pity.
00:02:02Maris stayed tucked against Cassian's chest.
00:02:06She was still crying.
00:02:08Something ugly flickered across Cassian's face.
00:02:10Only now did he remember that law.
00:02:13Maris leaned into him.
00:02:15Her voice still trembled.
00:02:16But when she glanced at me, her mouth curved.
00:02:19Just slightly.
00:02:20I looked at Cassian.
00:02:22All at once, I had nothing left to ask.
00:02:24He had already made his choice.
00:02:26I lifted my chin.
00:02:28Aye, Nyla.
00:02:30Accept your rejection, Cassian Vos.
00:02:33My acceptance wiped the certainty off Cassian's face.
00:02:37He finally loosened his hold on Maris.
00:02:40But Maris leaned right back into him.
00:02:42The tears started again.
00:02:43Cassian lowered his voice.
00:02:46Nyla, you didn't have to accept.
00:02:50I only used the ceremony to block the elders.
00:02:54Once Maris is safe, I will claim you again.
00:02:59He raised a hand to touch me.
00:03:01I stepped back.
00:03:03His face went paler.
00:03:06I looked at him.
00:03:08You rejected me before the whole pack.
00:03:10I accepted before the whole pack, too.
00:03:12This is not something you can take back.
00:03:15Around us, the pack members went quiet.
00:03:18They had not expected me to cut the tie.
00:03:20Maris grabbed at Cassian's sleeve.
00:03:23Nyla, you already accepted the rejection.
00:03:26Why humiliate Cassian on top of that?
00:03:28My father has always shielded you most.
00:03:31The elders will never truly punish you.
00:03:33Cassian stepped in front of her at once.
00:03:35Maris has begged you this far.
00:03:37Why can't you wait?
00:03:41Once she escapes this assignment, I will come back for you.
00:03:45The voices around us dropped lower.
00:03:47Her father is the alpha.
00:03:48Nyla must still have a way out.
00:03:51Maris is a different story.
00:03:52My father finally spoke.
00:03:55Cassian, are you certain?
00:03:56You chose Maris, not Nyla.
00:03:59Cassian did not answer.
00:04:01His hand still held Maris.
00:04:03I understood.
00:04:04That was his answer.
00:04:06They all thought I still had a way out.
00:04:08But a letter already waited in my father's study.
00:04:11It carried the Lycan royal seal.
00:04:13Mara came forward and steadied Maris.
00:04:15Stop crying.
00:04:17You've suffered enough tonight.
00:04:19She looked at me.
00:04:20Nyla, it is done.
00:04:22Don't shame Silvercrest Pack further.
00:04:24At last I understood.
00:04:25They wanted me to swallow the betrayal and step aside with a smile.
00:04:30Just then, Maris' gaze dropped.
00:04:33It landed on the moonstone at my collar tine.
00:04:35The necklace was my mother's last gift to me.
00:04:38She wiped her tears.
00:04:40Nyla, could I borrow your moonstone necklace for one night?
00:04:45I looked down at the moonstone necklace.
00:04:48It rested against my collar rone.
00:04:50My mother left it to me.
00:04:52It was no ordinary jewel.
00:04:54Tonight, the chosen Luna wears a family heirloom.
00:04:57It is a Silvercrest tradition.
00:04:59It proves both families bless the claiming.
00:05:02I had meant to wear it for Cassian's claim.
00:05:05Now Cassian had chosen Maris.
00:05:07And Maris had set her sights on it.
00:05:10She reached out, tears still on her face.
00:05:13Nyla, just one night.
00:05:14I have nothing fit for a ceremony.
00:05:17Cassian chose me.
00:05:18I can't shame Blackrush Pack.
00:05:19I did not move.
00:05:21My father's hand pressed flat on the table.
00:05:24Maris, that is her mother's keepsake.
00:05:26I looked at Mara.
00:05:27To her, I had never counted at all.
00:05:29Cassian frowned.
00:05:31Nyla, don't blow this up.
00:05:32It's only a necklace.
00:05:34I'll buy you a new one.
00:05:36Name your price.
00:05:37He still did not understand.
00:05:38He thought a gift could replace my mother's keepsake.
00:05:41How absurd.
00:05:42I looked at him.
00:05:44You can't afford it.
00:05:45Maris lowered her head at once.
00:05:47I knew it.
00:05:49Nyla still hates me.
00:05:51She won't even lend one necklace.
00:05:53My father started to speak.
00:05:55But Cassian moved first.
00:05:56He stared at the moonstone on my collarstone.
00:05:59His voice turned hard.
00:06:01Nyla, give it to her.
00:06:03I stepped back.
00:06:07Don't touch it.
00:06:09My hand pressed over the necklace.
00:06:11Cassian's hand paused for a beat.
00:06:13Then it kept reaching for me.
00:06:15He truly meant to take it.
00:06:16In front of both packs, he would seize my mother's keepsake.
00:06:21The next second, his hand closed on the chain.
00:06:24The white gold pressed against my skin.
00:06:27My fingers snapped tight.
00:06:29He had no idea what he was about to break.
00:06:34Maris stared at my moonstone necklace.
00:06:36I was done humoring her.
00:06:40Maris, this one stays.
00:06:44I'll have my father pick a new one for you.
00:06:47Her eyes reddened at once.
00:06:49But it matches my gown best.
00:06:50One night, is that too much?
00:06:52Cassian frowned.
00:06:55Nyla, it's only a necklace.
00:06:57Why push Maris this hard?
00:06:58I looked at Maris.
00:07:01You know it isn't yours.
00:07:03So don't reach for it.
00:07:05Maris lowered her head.
00:07:07I know you're upset.
00:07:09But Cassian chose me.
00:07:11Tonight I stand at his side.
00:07:13Without a proper necklace,
00:07:15Blackridge Pack will think he chose wrong.
00:07:17Cassian's eyes turned cold.
00:07:19Enough!
00:07:20Choosing Maris was my call.
00:07:22Blame me if you want.
00:07:24Give her the necklace.
00:07:25I'll replace it with two better ones.
00:07:27I shielded the necklace.
00:07:29It was not a prop to dress up a new Luna.
00:07:31It was the last thing my mother left me.
00:07:35Even if the council sent me away, it would go with me.
00:07:38Maris did not want the necklace.
00:07:43She wanted the last thing I had left.
00:07:46My mother left me this.
00:07:48No one touches it.
00:07:50Cassian reached out and grabbed the chain.
00:07:53My father stepped forward.
00:07:54Cassian, stop this now.
00:07:56He yanked it down anyway.
00:07:59The chain broke.
00:08:01The moonstone necklace fell at Maris' feet.
00:08:06Maris shrewd and stumbled back.
00:08:08Her heel came down on the moonstone.
00:08:09The stone split in two.
00:08:11The white gold setting bent under her.
00:08:14Ceremony hall fell silent.
00:08:16Maris covered her mouth.
00:08:17Naya, I'm sorry.
00:08:18I really didn't mean to.
00:08:20I crouched and gathered the broken chain and stone.
00:08:22Cassian finally spoke.
00:08:25Naila, I'll pay for it.
00:08:26I looked at him.
00:08:28He can't afford it.
00:08:29Maris was still crying.
00:08:31But she knew what she had crushed.
00:08:33It was my fist around the broken chain.
00:08:35This is a debt I will collect myself.
00:08:41Maris started to explain again.
00:08:43I raised my hand and slapped her.
00:08:45She froze, a hand pressed to her cheek.
00:08:48Cassian moved to block her at once.
00:08:50Naila, have you lost your mind?
00:08:53I did not look at him.
00:08:55Maris, you knew this was my mother's necklace.
00:08:58You knew I'd refuse, so you broke it on purpose!
00:09:02Maris' lips went white.
00:09:03It wasn't like that.
00:09:07I took a step closer.
00:09:09Dropped the act.
00:09:10You never wanted the necklace.
00:09:11You wanted me to lose to you in public.
00:09:13Naila, she already apologized.
00:09:15I finally turned to him.
00:09:17So did you.
00:09:18I said, don't touch it, and you grabbed it.
00:09:20He opened his mouth.
00:09:22I didn't know it was your mother's keepsake.
00:09:24I closed the broken chain in my palm.
00:09:29So what?
00:09:29I explained.
00:09:31You didn't listen.
00:09:34Understanding it now is too late.
00:09:36Cassian tried to say my name.
00:09:38I cut him off.
00:09:39Don't call me Naila anymore.
00:09:41You rejected me in public, and I accepted.
00:09:44From now on, we are nothing to each other.
00:09:47My father stepped to my side.
00:09:49His voice pressed down over the hall.
00:09:52That's enough for tonight.
00:09:53Cassian, take Maris out of the Silvertroze Ceremony Hall.
00:09:57Cassian looked at me.
00:09:58This time, I did not look back.
00:10:01Late that night, I walked into my father's study.
00:10:04A letter sat on the desk.
00:10:05It bore the Lycan royal seal.
00:10:07The name was written plainly, Rowan Vale.
00:10:10The Lycan king's heir.
00:10:12The one rumored to be dying.
00:10:14My father pressed his hand on the letter.
00:10:16I can have another pack claim you tonight.
00:10:20At least you'd avoid the Lycan royal house.
00:10:22I shook my head.
00:10:23It's too late.
00:10:25Blackridge Pack changed their choice in front of everyone.
00:10:28Silvercrisp Pack has no way out now.
00:10:30My father held the letter a long time.
00:10:32I drew it out from under his hand.
00:10:35I accept.
00:10:36I'm going to meet Rowan Vale.
00:10:44My fated mate rejected me at our own mate claim ceremony.
00:10:47In three days, I'll be handed over to the Wolf King's heir as his mate.
00:10:51I, Cassian Vos, future alpha of Blackline Pack, reject Nyla as my fated mate.
00:10:57Maris was the daughter of Mara, my father's new Luna.
00:11:00Mara had brought her into our pack.
00:11:03Maris had cried through the whole ceremony.
00:11:04The law of Silvercrisp Pack is plain.
00:11:07A she-wolf who turns 18 without a mate bond cannot choose.
00:11:11The council chooses for her.
00:11:13Maris had no fated mate.
00:11:15Hers had died before she ever came of age.
00:11:18The half-formed bond had snapped with him.
00:11:21Losing a mate did not make her unable to bear pups.
00:11:24It only left her unprotected.
00:11:26Nothing stood between her and the council's next decree.
00:11:29She crossed the floor toward me.
00:11:31Her eyes were swollen red.
00:11:35Nyla, don't blame him.
00:11:37I have no bond to keep me safe.
00:11:39The elders will hand me to the old alpha.
00:11:41I won't survive it.
00:11:43Cassian tightened his grip on her hand.
00:11:45He looked at me.
00:11:46I'm only saving her.
00:11:48She lost her mate.
00:11:49The council could ship her off any day.
00:11:51Once she is safe, I will claim you again.
00:11:55You are still my Luna.
00:11:57You always were.
00:11:59Cassian had forgotten one thing.
00:12:01I am older than Maris.
00:12:03In three days, I turn 18.
00:12:05He had just rejected me before the whole pack.
00:12:08The pain still pressed down on my chest.
00:12:11Something inside me felt torn loose.
00:12:14In three days, I would be the one sent away.
00:12:17They would give me to the Lycan King's heir.
00:12:19Everyone whispered that he was dying.
00:12:21Around the hall, the pack began to murmur.
00:12:24Goddess, Cassian rejected Nyla for Maris.
00:12:29What happens to Nyla now?
00:12:32The council will marry her off!
00:12:35I watched the looks changed on every face.
00:12:38Shock softened into pity.
00:12:41Maris stayed tucked against Cassian's chest.
00:12:45She was still crying.
00:12:47Something ugly flickered across Cassian's face.
00:12:50Only now did he remember that law.
00:12:52Maris leaned into him.
00:12:54Her voice still trembled.
00:12:56But when she glanced at me, her mouth curved.
00:12:59Just slightly.
00:13:00I looked at Cassian.
00:13:01All at once, I had nothing left to ask.
00:13:04He had already made his choice.
00:13:06I lifted my chin.
00:13:08Aye, Nyla.
00:13:09Accept your rejection, Cassian Vos.
00:13:13My acceptance wiped the certainty off Cassian's face.
00:13:16He finally loosened his hold on Maris.
00:13:19But Maris leaned right back into him.
00:13:21The tears started again.
00:13:23Cassian lowered his voice.
00:13:25Nyla, you didn't have to accept.
00:13:29I only used the ceremony to block the elders.
00:13:33Once Maris is safe, I will claim you again.
00:13:38He raised a hand to touch me.
00:13:41I stepped back.
00:13:42His face went paler.
00:13:45I looked at him.
00:13:48You rejected me before the whole pack.
00:13:50I accepted before the whole pack, too.
00:13:52This is not something you can take back.
00:13:54Around us, the pack members went quiet.
00:13:57They had not expected me to cut the tie.
00:14:00Maris grabbed at Cassian's sleeve.
00:14:02Nyla, you already accepted the rejection.
00:14:06Why humiliate Cassian on top of that?
00:14:08My father has always shielded you most.
00:14:10The elders will never truly punish you.
00:14:12Cassian stepped in front of her at once.
00:14:15Maris has begged you this far.
00:14:16Why can't you wait?
00:14:21Once she escapes this assignment, I will come back for you.
00:14:24The voices around us drop lower.
00:14:26Her father is the alpha.
00:14:28Nyla must still have a way out.
00:14:30Maris is a different story.
00:14:31My father finally spoke.
00:14:34Cassian, are you certain?
00:14:36You chose Maris, not Nyla.
00:14:38Cassian did not answer.
00:14:40His hand still held Maris.
00:14:42I understood.
00:14:44That was his answer.
00:14:45They all thought I still had a way out.
00:14:47But a letter already waited in my father's study.
00:14:50It carried the Lycan royal seal.
00:14:53Mara came forward and studied Maris.
00:14:55Stop crying.
00:14:56You've suffered enough tonight.
00:14:58She looked at me.
00:14:59Nyla, it is done.
00:15:01Don't shame Silvercrest Pack further.
00:15:03At last I understood.
00:15:05They wanted me to swallow the betrayal and step aside with a smile.
00:15:09Just then, Maris's gaze dropped.
00:15:12It landed on the moonstone at my collar tine.
00:15:15The necklace was my mother's last gift to me.
00:15:18She wiped her tears.
00:15:20Nyla, could I borrow your moonstone necklace for one night?
00:15:25I looked down at the moonstone necklace.
00:15:27It rested against my collar rone.
00:15:29My mother left it to me.
00:15:31It was no ordinary jewel.
00:15:33Tonight, the chosen Luna wears a family heirloom.
00:15:36It is a Silvercrest tradition.
00:15:38It proves both families bless the claiming.
00:15:41I had meant to wear it for Cassian's claim.
00:15:44Now Cassian had chosen Maris.
00:15:47And Maris had fed her sights on it.
00:15:49She reached out, tears still on her face.
00:15:52Nyla, just one night.
00:15:54I have nothing fit for a ceremony.
00:15:56Cassian chose me.
00:15:57I can't shame Blackrush Pack.
00:15:59I did not move.
00:16:00My father's hand pressed flat on the table.
00:16:03Maris, that is her mother's keepsake.
00:16:05I looked at Mara.
00:16:06To her, I had never counted at all.
00:16:09Cassian frowned.
00:16:11Nyla, don't blow this up.
00:16:12It's only a necklace.
00:16:14I'll buy you a new one.
00:16:15Name your price.
00:16:16He still did not understand.
00:16:18He thought a gift could replace my mother's keepsake.
00:16:21How absurd.
00:16:22I looked at him.
00:16:23You can't afford it.
00:16:25Maris lowered her head at once.
00:16:26I knew it.
00:16:28Nyla still hates me.
00:16:30She won't even lend one necklace.
00:16:32My father started to speak.
00:16:34But Cassian moved first.
00:16:36He stared at the moonstone on my collarstone.
00:16:39His voice turned hard.
00:16:40Nyla, give it to her.
00:16:43I stepped back.
00:16:46Don't touch it!
00:16:48My hand pressed over the necklace.
00:16:51Cassian's hand paused for a beat.
00:16:53Then it kept reaching for me.
00:16:54He truly meant to take it.
00:16:56In front of both packs, he would seize my mother's keepsake.
00:17:00The next second, his hand closed on the chain.
00:17:03The white gold pressed against my skin.
00:17:06My fingers snapped tight.
00:17:09He had no idea what he was about to break.
00:17:13Maris stared at my moonstone necklace.
00:17:16I was done humoring her.
00:17:20Maris, this one stays.
00:17:24I'll have my father pick a new one for you.
00:17:26Her eyes reddened at once.
00:17:28But it matches my gown best.
00:17:30One night, is that too much?
00:17:32Cassian frowned.
00:17:35Nyla, it's only a necklace.
00:17:36Why push Maris this hard?
00:17:38I looked at Maris.
00:17:41You know it isn't yours.
00:17:42So don't reach for it.
00:17:44Maris lowered her head.
00:17:47I know you're upset.
00:17:48But Cassian chose me.
00:17:50Tonight, I stand at his side.
00:17:53Without a proper necklace, Blackridge Pack will think he chose wrong.
00:17:57Cassian's eyes turned cold.
00:17:59Enough!
00:18:00Choosing Maris was my call.
00:18:01Blame me if you want.
00:18:03Give her the necklace.
00:18:05I'll replace it with two better ones.
00:18:06I shielded the necklace.
00:18:08It was not a prop to dress up a new Luna.
00:18:11It was the last thing my mother left me.
00:18:14Even if the Council sent me away, it would go with me.
00:18:18Maris did not want the necklace.
00:18:23She wanted the last thing I had left.
00:18:25My mother left me this.
00:18:28No one touches it.
00:18:30Cassian reached out and grabbed the chain.
00:18:32My father stepped forward.
00:18:34Cassian, stop this now.
00:18:36He yanked it down anyway.
00:18:38The chain broke.
00:18:41The moonstone necklace fell at Maris' feet.
00:18:45Maris shrewd and stumbled back.
00:18:47Her heel came down on the moonstone.
00:18:49The stone split in two.
00:18:51The white gold setting bent under her.
00:18:53Ceremony hall fell silent.
00:18:55Maris covered her mouth.
00:18:57Naya, I'm sorry.
00:18:58I really didn't mean to.
00:18:59I crouched and gathered the broken chain and stone.
00:19:02Cassian finally spoke.
00:19:05Naila, I'll pay for it.
00:19:06I looked at him.
00:19:07You can't afford it.
00:19:09Maris was still crying.
00:19:10But she knew what she had crushed.
00:19:12My fist around the broken chain.
00:19:14This is a debt I will collect myself.
00:19:20Maris started to explain again.
00:19:22I raised my hand and slapped her.
00:19:24She froze, a hand pressed to her cheek.
00:19:27Cassian moved to block her at once.
00:19:30Naila, have you lost your mind?
00:19:32I did not look at him.
00:19:34Maris, you knew this was my mother's necklace.
00:19:38You knew I'd refuse, so you broke it on purpose.
00:19:41Maris' lips went white.
00:19:43It wasn't like that.
00:19:46I took a step closer.
00:19:48Dropped the act.
00:19:49You never wanted the necklace.
00:19:50You wanted me to lose to you in public.
00:19:52Naila, she already apologized.
00:19:54I finally turned to him.
00:19:56So did you.
00:19:57I said, don't touch it, and you grabbed it.
00:20:00He opened his mouth.
00:20:01I didn't know it was your mother's keepsake.
00:20:03I closed the broken chain in my palm.
00:20:08So what?
00:20:09I explained.
00:20:10You didn't listen.
00:20:13Understanding it now is too late.
00:20:15Cassian tried to say my name.
00:20:17I cut him off.
00:20:18Don't call me Naila anymore.
00:20:21You rejected me in public, and I accepted.
00:20:24From now on, we are nothing to each other.
00:20:27My father stepped to my side.
00:20:28His voice pressed down over the hall.
00:20:31That's enough for tonight.
00:20:33Cassian, take Maris out of the Silvertrow ceremony hall.
00:20:37Cassian looked at me.
00:20:38This time, I did not look back.
00:20:40Late that night, I walked into my father's study.
00:20:43A letter sat on the desk.
00:20:45It bore the Lycan royal seal.
00:20:47The name was written plainly, Rowan Vale.
00:20:50The Lycan king's heir.
00:20:51The one rumored to be dying.
00:20:53My father pressed his hand on the letter.
00:20:55I can have another pack claim you tonight.
00:20:59At least you'd avoid the Lycan royal house.
00:21:02I shook my head.
00:21:03It's too late.
00:21:04Black Ridge Pack changed their choice in front of everyone.
00:21:07Silvercrisp pack has no way out now.
00:21:09My father held the letter a long time.
00:21:12I drew it out from under his hand.
00:21:14I accept.
00:21:15I'm going to meet Rowan Vale.
00:21:23My fated mate rejected me at our own mate claim ceremony.
00:21:27In three days, I'll be handed over to the Wolf King's heir as his mate.
00:21:30I, Cassian Vos, future alpha of Blackline Pack, reject Nyla as my fated mate.
00:21:36Maris was the daughter of Mara, my father's new Luna.
00:21:40Mara had brought her into our pack.
00:21:42Maris had cried through the whole ceremony.
00:21:44The law of Silverfeld's pack is plain.
00:21:47A she-wolf who turns 18 without a mate bond cannot choose.
00:21:50The council chooses for her.
00:21:53Maris had no fated mate.
00:21:55Hers had died before she ever came of age.
00:21:57The half-formed bond had snapped with him.
00:22:00Losing a mate did not make her unable to bear pups.
00:22:03It only left her unprotected.
00:22:05Nothing stood between her and the council's next decree.
00:22:08She crossed the floor toward me.
00:22:11Her eyes were swollen red.
00:22:15Nyla, don't blame him.
00:22:16I have no bond to keep me safe.
00:22:18The elders will hand me to the old alpha.
00:22:20I won't survive it.
00:22:22Cassian tightened his grip on her hand.
00:22:24He looked at me.
00:22:26I'm only saving her.
00:22:27She lost her mate.
00:22:29The council could ship her off any day.
00:22:30Once she is safe, I will claim you again.
00:22:34You are still my Luna.
00:22:37You always were.
00:22:38Cassian had forgotten one thing.
00:22:40I am older than Maris.
00:22:42In three days, I turn 18.
00:22:44He had just rejected me before the whole pack.
00:22:48The pain still pressed down on my chest.
00:22:51Something inside me felt torn loose.
00:22:53In three days, I would be the one sent away.
00:22:56They would give me to the Lycan King's heir.
00:22:58Everyone whispered that he was dying.
00:23:00Or around the hall, the pack began to murmur.
00:23:04Goddess.
00:23:06Cassian rejected Nyla for Maris.
00:23:09What happens to Nyla now?
00:23:12The council will marry her off!
00:23:14I watched the looks changed on every face.
00:23:18Shock softened into pity.
00:23:20Maris stayed tucked against Cassian's chest.
00:23:25She was still crying.
00:23:27Something ugly flickered across Cassian's face.
00:23:30Only now did he remember that law.
00:23:32Maris leaned into him.
00:23:34Her voice still trembled.
00:23:35But when she glanced at me, her mouth curved.
00:23:38Just slightly.
00:23:39I looked at Cassian.
00:23:41All at once, I had nothing left to ask.
00:23:43He had already made his choice.
00:23:45I lifted my chin.
00:23:47I, Nyla, accept your rejection, Cassian Vos.
00:23:52My acceptance wiped the certainty off Cassian's face.
00:23:56He finally loosened his hold on Maris.
00:23:58But Maris leaned right back into him.
00:24:01The tears started again.
00:24:02Cassian lowered his voice.
00:24:05Nyla, you didn't have to accept.
00:24:09I only used the ceremony to block the elders.
00:24:13Once Maris is safe, I will claim you again.
00:24:18He raised a hand to touch me.
00:24:20I stepped back.
00:24:22His face went paler.
00:24:25I looked at him.
00:24:27You rejected me before the whole pack.
00:24:29I accepted before the whole pack, too.
00:24:31This is not something you can take back.
00:24:33Around us, the pack members went quiet.
00:24:36They had not expected me to cut the tie.
00:24:39Maris grabbed at Cassian's sleeve.
00:24:42Nyla, you already accepted the rejection.
00:24:45Why humiliate Cassian on top of that?
00:24:47My father has always shielded you most.
00:24:50The elders will never truly punish you.
00:24:52Cassian stepped in front of her at once.
00:24:54Maris has begged you this far.
00:24:56Why can't you wait?
00:25:00Once she escapes this assignment, I will come back for you.
00:25:04The voices around us drop lower.
00:25:06Her father is the alpha.
00:25:07Nyla must still have a way out.
00:25:10Maris is a different story.
00:25:11My father finally spoke.
00:25:14Cassian, are you certain?
00:25:15You chose Maris, not Nyla.
00:25:18Cassian did not answer.
00:25:19His hand still held Maris.
00:25:22I understood.
00:25:23That was his answer.
00:25:25They all thought I still had a way out.
00:25:27But a letter already waited in my father's study.
00:25:30It carried the Lycan royal seal.
00:25:32Mara came forward and steadied Maris.
00:25:34Stop crying.
00:25:36You've suffered enough tonight.
00:25:37She looked at me.
00:25:39Nyla, it is done.
00:25:40Don't shame Silvercrest Pack further.
00:25:43At last I understood.
00:25:44They wanted me to swallow the betrayal and step aside with a smile.
00:25:49Just then, Maris's gaze dropped.
00:25:51It landed on the moonstone at my collar tine.
00:25:54The necklace was my mother's last gift to me.
00:25:57She wiped her tears.
00:25:59Nyla, could I borrow your moonstone necklace for one night?
00:26:04I looked down at the moonstone necklace.
00:26:07It rested against my collar rone.
00:26:09My mother left it to me.
00:26:11It was no ordinary jewel.
00:26:13Tonight, the chosen Luna wears a family heirloom.
00:26:16It is a Silvercrest tradition.
00:26:18It proves both families bless the claiming.
00:26:21I had meant to wear it for Cassian's claim.
00:26:23Now, Cassian had chosen Maris.
00:26:26And Maris had fed her sights on it.
00:26:29She reached out, tears still on her face.
00:26:32Nyla, just one night.
00:26:33I have nothing fit for a ceremony.
00:26:35Cassian chose me.
00:26:37I can't shame Blackrush Pack.
00:26:38I did not move.
00:26:39My father's hand pressed flat on the table.
00:26:42Maris, that is her mother's keepsake.
00:26:44I looked at Mara.
00:26:46To her, I had never counted at all.
00:26:48Cassian frowned.
00:26:50Nyla, don't blow this up.
00:26:51It's only a necklace.
00:26:53I'll buy you a new one.
00:26:55Name your price.
00:26:55He still did not understand.
00:26:57He thought a gift could replace my mother's keepsake.
00:27:00How absurd.
00:27:01I looked at him.
00:27:03You can't afford it.
00:27:04Maris lowered her head at once.
00:27:06I knew it.
00:27:08Nyla still hates me.
00:27:10She won't even lend one necklace.
00:27:12My father started to speak.
00:27:14But Cassian moved first.
00:27:15He stared at the moonstone on my collarstone.
00:27:18His voice turned hard.
00:27:20Nyla, give it to her.
00:27:22I stepped back.
00:27:26Don't touch it.
00:27:27My hand pressed over the necklace.
00:27:30Cassian's hand paused for a beat.
00:27:32Then it kept reaching for me.
00:27:34He truly meant to take it.
00:27:35In front of both packs, he would seize my mother's keepsake.
00:27:39The next second, his hand closed on the chain.
00:27:43The white gold pressed against my skin.
00:27:46My fingers snapped tight.
00:27:48He had no idea what he was about to break.
00:27:52Maris stared at my moonstone necklace.
00:27:55I was done humoring her.
00:28:00Maris, this one stays.
00:28:03I'll have my father pick a new one for you.
00:28:05Her eyes reddened at once.
00:28:07But it matches my gown best.
00:28:09One night, is that too much?
00:28:11Cassian frowned.
00:28:14Nyle, it's only a necklace.
00:28:16Why push Maris this hard?
00:28:17I looked at Maris.
00:28:20You know it isn't yours.
00:28:22So don't reach for it.
00:28:24Maris lowered her head.
00:28:26I know you're upset.
00:28:28But Cassian chose me.
00:28:30Tonight, I stand at his side.
00:28:32Without a proper necklace, Blackridge Pack will think he chose wrong.
00:28:36Cassian's eyes turned cold.
00:28:38Enough.
00:28:39Choosing Maris was my call.
00:28:41Blame me if you want.
00:28:43Give her the necklace.
00:28:44I'll replace it with two better ones.
00:28:46I shielded the necklace.
00:28:48It was not a prop to dress up a new Luna.
00:28:50It was the last thing my mother left me.
00:28:54Even if the Council sent me away, it would go with me.
00:28:57Maris did not want the necklace.
00:29:02She wanted the last thing I had left.
00:29:05My mother left me this.
00:29:07No one touches it.
00:29:09Cassian reached out and grabbed the chain.
00:29:12My father stepped forward.
00:29:13Cassian, stop this now.
00:29:15He yanked it down anyway.
00:29:18The chain broke.
00:29:20The moonstone necklace fell at Maris' feet.
00:29:25Maris shrewd and stumbled back.
00:29:27Her heel came down on the moonstone.
00:29:28The stone split in two.
00:29:30The white gold setting bent under her.
00:29:33Ceremony hall fell silent.
00:29:35Maris covered her mouth.
00:29:36Naya, I'm sorry.
00:29:37I really didn't mean to.
00:29:39I crouched and gathered the broken chain and stone.
00:29:41Cassian finally spoke.
00:29:44Naila, I'll pay for it.
00:29:45I looked at him.
00:29:47You can't afford it.
00:29:48Maris was still crying.
00:29:50But she knew what she had crushed.
00:29:52It was my fist around the broken chain.
00:29:54This is a debt I will collect myself.
00:29:59Maris started to explain again.
00:30:02I raised my hand and slapped her.
00:30:04She froze, a hand pressed to her cheek.
00:30:07Cassian moved to block her at once.
00:30:09Naila, have you lost your mind?
00:30:12I did not look at him.
00:30:13Maris, you knew this was my mother's necklace.
00:30:17You knew I'd refuse, so you broke it on purpose.
00:30:21Maris' lips went white.
00:30:22It wasn't like that.
00:30:26I took a step closer.
00:30:28Dropped the act.
00:30:29You never wanted the necklace.
00:30:30You wanted me to lose to you in public.
00:30:32Naila, she already apologized.
00:30:34I finally turned to him.
00:30:36So did you.
00:30:37I said, don't touch it, and you grabbed it.
00:30:39He opened his mouth.
00:30:40I didn't know it was your mother's keepsake.
00:30:42I closed the broken chain in my palm.
00:30:47So what?
00:30:49I explained.
00:30:50You didn't listen.
00:30:53Understanding it now is too late.
00:30:55Cassian tried to say my name.
00:30:57I cut him off.
00:30:58Don't call me Naila anymore.
00:31:00You rejected me in public, and I accepted.
00:31:03From now on, we are nothing to each other.
00:31:06My father stepped to my side.
00:31:08His voice pressed down over the hall.
00:31:11That's enough for tonight.
00:31:12Cassian, take Maris out of the Silvertro ceremony hall.
00:31:16Cassian looked at me.
00:31:17This time, I did not look back.
00:31:20Late that night, I walked into my father's study.
00:31:23A letter sat on the desk.
00:31:24It bore the Lycan royal seal.
00:31:26The name was written plainly, Rowan Vale.
00:31:29The Lycan king's heir.
00:31:31The one rumored to be dying.
00:31:33My father pressed his hand on the letter.
00:31:35I can have another pack claim you tonight.
00:31:39At least you'd avoid the Lycan royal house.
00:31:41I shook my head.
00:31:42It's too late.
00:31:44Blackridge pack changed their choice in front of everyone.
00:31:47Silvercrisp pack has no way out now.
00:31:49My father held the letter a long time.
00:31:51I drew it out from under his hand.
00:31:54I accept.
00:31:54I'm going to meet Rowan Vale.
00:32:03My fated mate rejected me at our own mate claim ceremony.
00:32:06In three days, I'll be handed over to the Wolf King's heir as his mate.
00:32:10I, Cassian Vos, future alpha of Blackline pack, reject Nyla as my fated mate.
00:32:16Maris was the daughter of Mara, my father's new Luna.
00:32:19Mara had brought her into our pack.
00:32:21Maris had cried through the whole ceremony.
00:32:24The law of Silverfell's pack is plain.
00:32:26A she-wolf who turns 18 without a mate bond cannot choose.
00:32:30The council chooses for her.
00:32:32Maris had no fated mate.
00:32:34Hers had died before she ever came of age.
00:32:36The half-formed bond had snapped with him.
00:32:39Losing a mate did not make her unable to bear pups.
00:32:43It only left her unprotected.
00:32:45Nothing stood between her and the council's next decree.
00:32:48She crossed the floor toward me.
00:32:50Her eyes were swollen red.
00:32:54Nyla, don't blame him.
00:32:55I have no bond to keep me safe.
00:32:57The elders will hand me to the old alpha.
00:33:00I won't survive it.
00:33:01Cassian tightened his grip on her hand.
00:33:04He looked at me.
00:33:05I'm only saving her.
00:33:07She lost her mate.
00:33:08The council could ship her off any day.
00:33:10Once she is safe, I will claim you again.
00:33:14You are still my Luna.
00:33:16You always were.
00:33:18Cassian had forgotten one thing.
00:33:20I am older than Maris.
00:33:22In three days, I turn 18.
00:33:24He had just rejected me before the whole pack.
00:33:27The pain still pressed down on my chest.
00:33:30Something inside me felt torn loose.
00:33:33In three days, I would be the one sent away.
00:33:35They would give me to the Lycan King's heir.
00:33:37Everyone whispered that he was dying.
00:33:40Around the hall, the pack began to murmur.
00:33:43Goddess.
00:33:45Cassian rejected Nyla for Maris.
00:33:48What happens to Nyla now?
00:33:51The council will marry her off!
00:33:53I watched the looks changed on every face.
00:33:57Shock softened into pity.
00:34:00Maris stayed tucked against Cassian's chest.
00:34:04She was still crying.
00:34:06Something ugly flickered across Cassian's face.
00:34:09Only now did he remember that law.
00:34:12Maris leaned into him.
00:34:13Her voice still trembled.
00:34:15But when she glanced at me, her mouth curved.
00:34:18Just slightly.
00:34:18I looked at Cassian.
00:34:20All at once, I had nothing left to ask.
00:34:23He had already made his choice.
00:34:25I lifted my chin.
00:34:27Aye, Nyla.
00:34:28Accept your rejection, Cassian Vos.
00:34:32My acceptance wiped the certainty off Cassian's face.
00:34:35He finally loosened his hold on Maris.
00:34:38But Maris leaned right back into him.
00:34:40The tears started again.
00:34:42Cassian lowered his voice.
00:34:44Nyla, you didn't have to accept.
00:34:48I only used the ceremony to block the Elders.
00:34:52Once Maris is safe, I will claim you again.
00:34:57He raised a hand to touch me.
00:34:59I stepped back.
00:35:01His face went paler.
00:35:04I looked at him.
00:35:07You rejected me before the whole pack.
00:35:09I accepted before the whole pack, too.
00:35:11This is not something you can take back.
00:35:13Around us, the pack members went quiet.
00:35:16They had not expected me to cut the tie.
00:35:18Maris grabbed at Cassian's sleeve.
00:35:21Nyla, you already accepted the rejection.
00:35:24Why humiliate Cassian on top of that?
00:35:27My father has always shielded you most.
00:35:29The Elders will never truly punish you.
00:35:31Cassian stepped in front of her at once.
00:35:33Maris has begged you this far.
00:35:35Why can't you wait?
00:35:40Once she escapes this assignment, I will come back for you.
00:35:43The voices around us drop lower.
00:35:45Her father is the Alpha.
00:35:47Nyla must still have a way out.
00:35:49Maris is a different story.
00:35:51My father finally spoke.
00:35:53Cassian, are you certain?
00:35:55You chose Maris, not Nyla.
00:35:57Cassian did not answer.
00:35:59His hand still held Maris.
00:36:01I understood.
00:36:02That was his answer.
00:36:04They all thought I still had a way out.
00:36:06But a letter already waited in my father's study.
00:36:09It carried the Lycan royal seal.
00:36:12Mara came forward and steadied Maris.
00:36:14Stop crying.
00:36:15You've suffered enough tonight.
00:36:17She looked at me.
00:36:18Nyla, it is done.
00:36:20Don't shame Silvercrest Pack further.
00:36:22At last I understood.
00:36:24They wanted me to swallow the betrayal and step aside with a smile.
00:36:28Just then, Maris's gaze dropped.
00:36:31It landed on the moonstone at my collar tine.
00:36:34The necklace was my mother's last gift to me.
00:36:36She wiped her tears.
00:36:39Nyla, could I borrow your moonstone necklace for one night?
00:36:44I looked down at the moonstone necklace.
00:36:46It rested against my collar rhone.
00:36:48My mother left it to me.
00:36:50It was no ordinary jewel.
00:36:52Tonight, the chosen Luna wears a family heirloom.
00:36:55It is a Silvercrest tradition.
00:36:57It proves both families bless the claiming.
00:37:00I had meant to wear it for Cassian's claim.
00:37:03Now Cassian had chosen Maris.
00:37:06And Maris had set her sights on it.
00:37:08She reached out, tears still on her face.
00:37:11Nyla, just one night.
00:37:12I have nothing fit for a ceremony.
00:37:15Cassian chose me.
00:37:16I can't shame Black Rush Pack.
00:37:18I did not move.
00:37:19My father's hand pressed flat on the table.
00:37:22Maris, that is her mother's keepsake.
00:37:24I looked at Mara.
00:37:25To her, I had never counted at all.
00:37:28Cassian frowned.
00:37:29Nyla, don't blow this up.
00:37:31It's only a necklace.
00:37:33I'll buy you a new one.
00:37:34Name your price.
00:37:35He still did not understand.
00:37:37He thought a gift could replace my mother's keepsake.
00:37:40How absurd.
00:37:41I looked at him.
00:37:42You can't afford it.
00:37:43Maris lowered her head at once.
00:37:45I knew it.
00:37:47Nyla still hates me.
00:37:49She won't even lend one necklace.
00:37:51My father started to speak.
00:37:53But Cassian moved first.
00:37:55He stared at the moonstone on my collarstone.
00:37:58His voice turned hard.
00:37:59Nyla, give it to her.
00:38:02I stepped back.
00:38:05Don't touch it.
00:38:07My hand pressed over the necklace.
00:38:10Cassian's hand paused for a beat.
00:38:12Then it kept reaching for me.
00:38:13He truly meant to take it.
00:38:15In front of both packs,
00:38:16he would seize my mother's keepsake.
00:38:19The next second,
00:38:20his hand closed on the chain.
00:38:23The white gold pressed against my skin.
00:38:25My fingers snapped tight.
00:38:27He had no idea what he was about to break.
00:38:32Maris stared at my moonstone necklace.
00:38:35I was done humoring her.
00:38:39Maris, this one stays.
00:38:43I'll have my father pick a new one for you.
00:38:45Her eyes reddened at once.
00:38:47But it matches my gown best.
00:38:49One night, is that too much?
00:38:51Cassian frowned.
00:38:53Nyla, it's only a necklace.
00:38:55Why push Maris this hard?
00:38:57I looked at Maris.
00:39:00You know it isn't yours.
00:39:01So don't reach for it.
00:39:03Maris lowered her head.
00:39:05I know you're upset.
00:39:07But Cassian chose me.
00:39:09Tonight, I stand at his side.
00:39:12Without a proper necklace,
00:39:14Blackridge Pack will think he chose wrong.
00:39:16Cassian's eyes turned cold.
00:39:18Enough!
00:39:19Choosing Maris was my call.
00:39:20Blame me if you want.
00:39:22Give her the necklace.
00:39:24I'll replace it with two better ones.
00:39:25I shielded the necklace.
00:39:27It was not a prop to dress up a new Luna.
00:39:30It was the last thing my mother left me.
00:39:33Even if the council sent me away, it would go with me.
00:39:37Maris did not want the necklace.
00:39:42She wanted the last thing I had left.
00:39:44My mother left me this.
00:39:47No one touches it.
00:39:49Cassian reached out and grabbed the chain.
00:39:51My father stepped forward.
00:39:53Cassian, stop this now.
00:39:55He yanked it down anyway.
00:39:57The chain broke.
00:40:00The moonstone necklace fell at Maris' feet.
00:40:04Maris shrewd and stumbled back.
00:40:06Her heel came down on the moonstone.
00:40:08The stone split in two.
00:40:10The white gold setting bent under her.
00:40:12Ceremony hall fell silent.
00:40:14Maris covered her mouth.
00:40:16Naya, I'm sorry.
00:40:17I really didn't mean to.
00:40:18I crouched and gathered the broken chain and stone.
00:40:21Cassian finally spoke.
00:40:23Naila, I'll pay for it.
00:40:25I looked at him.
00:40:26He can't afford it.
00:40:28Maris was still crying.
00:40:29But she knew what she had crushed.
00:40:32I used my fist around the broken chain.
00:40:33This is a debt I will collect myself.
00:40:39Maris started to explain again.
00:40:41I raised my hand and slapped her.
00:40:43She froze, a hand pressed to her cheek.
00:40:46Cassian moved to block her at once.
00:40:48Naila, have you lost your mind?
00:40:51I did not look at him.
00:40:53Maris, you knew this was my mother's necklace.
00:40:57You knew I'd refuse, so you broke it on purpose!
00:41:00Maris' lips went white.
00:41:02It wasn't like that.
00:41:05I took a step closer.
00:41:07Dropped the act.
00:41:08You never wanted the necklace.
00:41:09You wanted me to lose to you in public.
00:41:11Naila, she already apologized.
00:41:13I finally turned to him.
00:41:15So did you.
00:41:16I said don't touch it and you grabbed it.
00:41:18He opened his mouth.
00:41:19I didn't know it was your mother's keepsake.
00:41:22I closed the broken chain in my palm.
00:41:27So what?
00:41:28I explained.
00:41:29You didn't listen.
00:41:32Understanding it now is too late.
00:41:34Cassian tried to say my name.
00:41:36I cut him off.
00:41:37Don't call me Naila anymore.
00:41:40You rejected me in public, and I accepted.
00:41:43From now on, we are nothing to each other.
00:41:46My father stepped to my side.
00:41:48His voice pressed down over the hall.
00:41:50That's enough for tonight.
00:41:51Cassian, take Maris out of the Silvertroze Ceremony Hall.
00:41:55Cassian looked at me.
00:41:57This time, I did not look back.
00:41:59Late that night, I walked into my father's study.
00:42:02A letter sat on the desk.
00:42:04It bore the Lycan royal seal.
00:42:06The name was written plainly, Rowan Vale.
00:42:08The Lycan king's heir.
00:42:10The one rumored to be dying.
00:42:12My father pressed his hand on the letter.
00:42:14I can have another pack claim you tonight.
00:42:18At least you'd avoid the Lycan royal house.
00:42:21I shook my head.
00:42:22It's too late.
00:42:23Blackridge Pack changed their choice in front of everyone.
00:42:26Silvercrispac has no way out now.
00:42:28My father held the letter a long time.
00:42:31I drew it out from under his hand.
00:42:33I accept.
00:42:34I am going to meet Rowan Vale.
00:42:42My fated mate rejected me at our own mate claim ceremony.
00:42:46In three days, I'll be handed over to the Wolf King's heir as his mate.
00:42:49I, Cassian Vos, future Alpha of Blackline Pack,
00:42:53reject Naila as my fated mate.
00:42:55Maris was the daughter of Mara, my father's new Luna.
00:42:59Mara had brought her into our pack.
00:43:01Maris had cried through the whole ceremony.
00:43:03The law of Silvercrispac is plain.
00:43:06A she-wolf who turns 18 without a mate bond cannot choose.
00:43:09The council chooses for her.
00:43:12Maris had no fated mate.
00:43:13Hers had died before she ever came of age.
00:43:16The half-formed bond had snapped with him.
00:43:18Losing a mate did not make her unable to bear pups.
00:43:22It only left her unprotected.
00:43:24Nothing stood between her and the council's next decree.
00:43:27She crossed the floor toward me.
00:43:30Her eyes were swollen red.
00:43:34Naila, don't blame him.
00:43:35I have no bond to keep me safe.
00:43:37The elders will hand me to the old Alpha.
00:43:39I won't survive it.
00:43:41Cassian tightened his grip on her hand.
00:43:43He looked at me.
00:43:45I'm only saving her.
00:43:46She lost her mate.
00:43:48The council could ship her off any day.
00:43:49Once she is safe, I will claim you again.
00:43:53You are still my Luna.
00:43:56You always were.
00:43:57Cassian had forgotten one thing.
00:43:59I am older than Maris.
00:44:01In three days, I turn 18.
00:44:03He had just rejected me before the whole pack.
00:44:07The pain still pressed down on my chest.
00:44:10Something inside me felt torn loose.
00:44:12In three days, I would be the one sent away.
00:44:15They would give me to the Lycan King's heir.
00:44:17Everyone whispered that he was dying.
00:44:19Around the hall, the pack began to murmur.
00:44:23Goddess.
00:44:25Cassian rejected Naila for Maris.
00:44:28What happens to Naila now?
00:44:31The council will marry her off!
00:44:33I watched the looks changed on every face.
00:44:37Shock softened into pity.
00:44:39Maris stayed tucked against Cassian's chest.
00:44:44She was still crying.
00:44:45Something ugly flickered across Cassian's face.
00:44:49Only now did he remember that law.
00:44:51Maris leaned into him.
00:44:53Her voice still trembled.
00:44:54But when she glanced at me, her mouth curved.
00:44:57Just slightly.
00:44:58I looked at Cassian.
00:44:59All at once, I had nothing left to ask.
00:45:02He had already made his choice.
00:45:04I lifted my chin.
00:45:06I, Naila, accept your rejection, Cassian Vos.
00:45:11My acceptance wiped the certainty off Cassian's face.
00:45:15He finally loosened his hold on Maris.
00:45:17But Maris leaned right back into him.
00:45:20The tears started again.
00:45:21Cassian lowered his voice.
00:45:24Naila, you didn't have to accept.
00:45:28I only used the ceremony to block the elders.
00:45:32Once Maris is safe, I will claim you again.
00:45:37He raised a hand to touch me.
00:45:39I stepped back.
00:45:41His face went paler.
00:45:44I looked at him.
00:45:46You rejected me before the whole pack.
00:45:48I accepted before the whole pack, too.
00:45:50This is not something you can take back.
00:45:52Around us, the pack members went quiet.
00:45:55They had not expected me to cut the tie.
00:45:58Maris grabbed at Cassian's sleeve.
00:46:01Naila, you already accepted the rejection.
00:46:04Why humiliate Cassian on top of that?
00:46:06My father has always shielded you most.
00:46:09The elders will never truly punish you.
00:46:11Cassian stepped in front of her at once.
00:46:13Maris has begged you this far.
00:46:15Why can't you wait?
00:46:19Once she escapes this assignment, I will come back for you.
00:46:23The voices around us dropped lower.
00:46:25Her father is the alpha.
00:46:26Naila must still have a way out.
00:46:29Maris is a different story.
00:46:30My father finally spoke.
00:46:32Cassian, are you certain you chose Maris, not Naila?
00:46:36Cassian did not answer.
00:46:38His hand still held Maris.
00:46:41I understood.
00:46:42That was his answer.
00:46:43They all thought I still had a way out.
00:46:46But a letter already waited in my father's study.
00:46:49It carried the Lycan royal seal.
00:46:51Mara came forward and steadied Maris.
00:46:53Stop crying.
00:46:55You've suffered enough tonight.
00:46:56She looked at me.
00:46:58Naila, it is done.
00:46:59Don't shame Silvercrest Pack further.
00:47:02At last I understood.
00:47:03They wanted me to swallow the betrayal and step aside with a smile.
00:47:08Just then, Maris's gaze dropped.
00:47:10It landed on the moonstone at my collar tine.
00:47:13The necklace was my mother's last gift to me.
00:47:16She wiped her tears.
00:47:18Naila, could I borrow your moonstone necklace for one night?
00:47:23I looked down at the moonstone necklace.
00:47:26It rested against my collar rone.
00:47:28My mother left it to me.
00:47:29It was no ordinary jewel.
00:47:32Tonight, the chosen Luna wears a family heirloom.
00:47:35It is a Silvercrest tradition.
00:47:37It proves both families bless the claiming.
00:47:40I had meant to wear it for Cassian's claim.
00:47:43Now Cassian had chosen Maris.
00:47:45And Maris had set her sights on it.
00:47:48She reached out, tears still on her face.
00:47:50Naila, just one night.
00:47:52I have nothing fit for a ceremony.
00:47:55Cassian chose me.
00:47:56I can't shame Blackrush Pack.
00:47:57I did not move.
00:47:58My father's hand pressed flat on the table.
00:48:01Maris, that is her mother's keepsake.
00:48:03I looked at Mara.
00:48:05To her, I had never counted at all.
00:48:07Cassian frowned.
00:48:09Naila, don't blow this up.
00:48:10It's only a necklace.
00:48:12I'll buy you a new one.
00:48:14Name your price.
00:48:14He still did not understand.
00:48:16He thought a gift could replace my mother's keepsake.
00:48:19How absurd.
00:48:20I looked at him.
00:48:22You can't afford it.
00:48:23Maris lowered her head at once.
00:48:25I knew it.
00:48:27Naila still hates me.
00:48:28She won't even lend one necklace.
00:48:31My father started to speak.
00:48:33But Cassian moved first.
00:48:34He stared at the moonstone on my collarstone.
00:48:37His voice turned hard.
00:48:39Naila, give it to her.
00:48:41I stepped back.
00:48:45Don't touch it.
00:48:46My hand pressed over the necklace.
00:48:49Cassian's hand paused for a beat.
00:48:51Then it kept reaching for me.
00:48:52He truly meant to take it.
00:48:54In front of both packs, he would seize my mother's keepsake.
00:48:58The next second, his hand closed on the chain.
00:49:02The white gold pressed against my skin.
00:49:04My fingers snapped tight.
00:49:07He had no idea what he was about to break.
00:49:11Maris stared at my moonstone necklace.
00:49:14I was done humoring her.
00:49:18Maris, this one stays.
00:49:22I'll have my father pick a new one for you.
00:49:25Her eyes reddened at once.
00:49:26But it matches my gown best.
00:49:28One night, is that too much?
00:49:30Cassian frowned.
00:49:33Naila, it's only a necklace.
00:49:35Why push Maris this hard?
00:49:36I looked at Maris.
00:49:39You know it isn't yours.
00:49:41So don't reach for it.
00:49:43Maris lowered her head.
00:49:45I know you're upset.
00:49:47But Cassian chose me.
00:49:49Tonight, I stand at his side.
00:49:51Without a proper necklace, Blackridge Pack will think he chose wrong.
00:49:55Cassian's eyes turned cold.
00:49:57Enough!
00:49:58Choosing Maris was my call.
00:50:00Blame me if you want.
00:50:02Give her the necklace.
00:50:03I'll replace it with two better ones.
00:50:05I shielded the necklace.
00:50:06It was not a prop to dress up a new Luna.
00:50:09It was the last thing my mother left me.
00:50:13Even if the council sent me away, it would go with me.
00:50:16Maris did not want the necklace.
00:50:21She wanted the last thing I had left.
00:50:24My mother left me this.
00:50:26No one touches it.
00:50:28Cassian reached out and grabbed the chain.
00:50:31My father stepped forward.
00:50:32Cassian, stop this now.
00:50:34He yanked it down anyway.
00:50:36The chain broke.
00:50:39The moonstone necklace fell at Maris' feet.
00:50:44Maris shrewd and stumbled back.
00:50:45Her heel came down on the moonstone.
00:50:47The stone split in two.
00:50:49The white gold setting bent under her.
00:50:52Ceremony hall fell silent.
00:50:54Maris covered her mouth.
00:50:55Naya, I'm sorry.
00:50:56I really didn't mean to.
00:50:57I crouched and gathered the broken chain and stone.
00:51:00Cassian finally spoke.
00:51:03Naila, I'll pay for it.
00:51:04I looked at him.
00:51:06He can't afford it.
00:51:07Maris was still crying.
00:51:09But she knew what she had crushed.
00:51:11It was my fist around the broken chain.
00:51:13This is a debt I will collect myself.
00:51:18Maris started to explain again.
00:51:20I raised my hand and slapped her.
00:51:23She froze, a hand pressed to her cheek.
00:51:26Cassian moved to block her at once.
00:51:28Naila, have you lost your mind?
00:51:30I did not look at him.
00:51:32Maris, you knew this was my mother's necklace.
00:51:36You knew I'd refuse, so you broke it on purpose!
00:51:40Maris' lips went white.
00:51:41It wasn't like that.
00:51:45I took a step closer.
00:51:47Dropped the act.
00:51:48You never wanted the necklace.
00:51:49You wanted me to lose to you in public.
00:51:51Naila, she already apologized.
00:51:53I finally turned to him.
00:51:55So did you.
00:51:56I said, don't touch it, and you grabbed it.
00:51:58He opened his mouth.
00:51:59I didn't know it was your mother's keepsake.
00:52:01I closed the broken chain in my palm.
00:52:06So what?
00:52:07I explained.
00:52:09You didn't listen.
00:52:12Understanding it now is too late.
00:52:14Cassian tried to say my name.
00:52:16I cut him off.
00:52:16Don't call me Naila anymore.
00:52:19You rejected me in public, and I accepted.
00:52:22From now on, we are nothing to each other.
00:52:25My father stepped to my side.
00:52:27His voice pressed down over the hall.
00:52:29That's enough for tonight.
00:52:31Cassian, take Maris out of the Silvertrow ceremony hall.
00:52:35Cassian looked at me.
00:52:36This time, I did not look back.
00:52:39Late that night, I walked into my father's study.
00:52:42A letter sat on the desk.
00:52:43It bore the Lycan royal seal.
00:52:45The name was written plainly, Rowan Vale.
00:52:48The Lycan king's heir.
00:52:50The one rumored to be dying.
00:52:52My father pressed his hand on the letter.
00:52:54I can have another pack claim you tonight.
00:52:58At least you'd avoid the Lycan royal house.
00:53:00I shook my head.
00:53:01It's too late.
00:53:03Blackridge Pack changed their choice in front of everyone.
00:53:06Silvercrisp Pack has no way out now.
00:53:08My father held the letter a long time.
00:53:10I drew it out from under his hand.
00:53:13I accept.
00:53:13I'm going to meet Rowan Vale.
00:53:21My fated mate rejected me at our own mate claim ceremony.
00:53:25In three days, I'll be handed over to the Wolf King's heir as his mate.
00:53:29I, Cassian Vos, future alpha of Blackline Pack, reject Nyla as my fated mate.
00:53:35Maris was the daughter of Mara, my father's new Luna.
00:53:38Mara had brought her into our pack.
00:53:40Maris had cried through the whole ceremony.
00:53:42The law of Silverfellst Pack is plain.
00:53:45A she-wolf who turns 18 without a mate bond cannot choose.
00:53:49The council chooses for her.
00:53:51Maris had no fated mate.
00:53:53Hers had died before she ever came of age.
00:53:55The half-formed bond had snapped with him.
00:53:58Losing a mate did not make her unable to bear pups.
00:54:01It only left her unprotected.
00:54:04Nothing stood between her and the council's next decree.
00:54:07She crossed the floor toward me.
00:54:09Her eyes were swollen red.
00:54:13Naila, don't blame him.
00:54:14I have no bond to keep me safe.
00:54:16The elders will hand me to the old alpha.
00:54:19I won't survive it.
00:54:20Cassian tightened his grip on her hand.
00:54:23He looked at me.
00:54:24I'm only saving her.
00:54:26She lost her mate.
00:54:27The council could ship her off any day.
00:54:29Once she is safe, I will claim you again.
00:54:33You are still my Luna.
00:54:34Luna, you always were.
00:54:37Cassian had forgotten one thing.
00:54:39I am older than Maris.
00:54:41In three days, I turn 18.
00:54:43He had just rejected me before the whole pack.
00:54:46The pain still pressed down on my chest.
00:54:49Something inside me felt torn loose.
00:54:52In three days, I would be the one sent away.
00:54:54They would give me to the Lycan King's heir.
00:54:56Everyone whispered that he was dying.
00:54:59Around the hall, the pack began to murmur.
00:55:02Goddess.
00:55:04Cassian rejected Naila for Maris.
00:55:07What happens to Naila now?
00:55:10The council will marry her off!
00:55:13I watched the looks changed on every face.
00:55:16Shock softened into pity.
00:55:19Maris stayed tucked against Cassian's chest.
00:55:23She was still crying.
00:55:25Something ugly flickered across Cassian's face.
00:55:28Only now did he remember that law.
00:55:31Maris leaned into him.
00:55:32Her voice still trembled.
00:55:34But when she glanced at me, her mouth curved.
00:55:37Just slightly.
00:55:38I looked at Cassian.
00:55:39All at once, I had nothing left to ask.
00:55:42He had already made his choice.
00:55:44I lifted my chin.
00:55:46I, Naila, accept your rejection, Cassian Voss.
00:55:51My acceptance wiped the certainty off Cassian's face.
00:55:54He finally loosened his hold on Maris.
00:55:57But Maris leaned right back into him.
00:55:59The tears started again.
00:56:01Cassian lowered his voice.
00:56:03Naila, you didn't have to accept.
00:56:07I only used the ceremony to block the elders.
00:56:11Once Maris is safe, I will claim you again.
00:56:16He raised a hand to touch me.
00:56:19I stepped back.
00:56:20His face went paler.
00:56:23I looked at him.
00:56:26You rejected me before the whole pack.
00:56:28I accepted before the whole pack, too.
00:56:30This is not something you can take back.
00:56:32Around us, the pack members went quiet.
00:56:35They had not expected me to cut the tie.
00:56:38Maris grabbed at Cassian's sleeve.
00:56:40Naila, you already accepted the rejection.
00:56:43Why humiliate Cassian on top of that?
00:56:46My father has always shielded you most.
00:56:48The elders will never truly punish you.
00:56:50Cassian stepped in front of her at once.
00:56:52Maris has begged you this far.
00:56:54Why can't you wait?
00:56:59Once she escapes this assignment, I will come back for you.
00:57:02The voices around us drop lower.
00:57:04Her father is the alpha.
00:57:06Naila must still have a way out.
00:57:08Maris is a different story.
00:57:10My father finally spoke.
00:57:11Cassian, are you certain you chose Maris, not Naila?
00:57:16Cassian did not answer.
00:57:18His hand still held Maris.
00:57:20I understood.
00:57:21That was his answer.
00:57:23They all thought I still had a way out.
00:57:25But a letter already waited in my father's study.
00:57:28It carried the Lycan royal seal.
00:57:30Mara came forward and studied Maris.
00:57:33Stop crying.
00:57:34You've suffered enough tonight.
00:57:36She looked at me.
00:57:37Naila, it is done.
00:57:39Don't shame Silvercrest Pack further.
00:57:41At last I understood.
00:57:43They wanted me to swallow the betrayal and step aside with a smile.
00:57:47Just then, Maris's gaze dropped.
00:57:50It landed on the moonstone at my collar tine.
00:57:53The necklace was my mother's last gift to me.
00:57:55She wiped her tears.
00:57:58Naila, could I borrow your moonstone necklace for one night?
00:58:03I looked down at the moonstone necklace.
00:58:05It rested against my collar rone.
00:58:07My mother left it to me.
00:58:09It was no ordinary jewel.
00:58:11Tonight, the chosen Luna wears a family heirloom.
00:58:14It is a Silvercrest tradition.
00:58:16It proves both families bless the claiming.
00:58:19I had meant to wear it for Cassian's claim.
00:58:22Now Cassian had chosen Maris.
00:58:25And Maris had fed her sights on it.
00:58:27She reached out, tears still on her face.
00:58:30Naila, just one night.
00:58:31I have nothing fit for a ceremony.
00:58:34Cassian chose me.
00:58:35I can't shame Blackrush Pack.
00:58:37I did not move.
00:58:38My father's hand pressed flat on the table.
00:58:41Maris, that is her mother's keepsake.
00:58:43I looked at Mara.
00:58:44To her, I had never counted at all.
00:58:47Cassian frowned.
00:58:48Naila, don't blow this up.
00:58:50It's only a necklace.
00:58:52I'll buy you a new one.
00:58:53Name your price.
00:58:54He still did not understand.
00:58:56He thought a gift could replace my mother's keepsake.
00:58:59How absurd.
00:59:00I looked at him.
00:59:01You can't afford it.
00:59:02Maris lowered her head at once.
00:59:04I knew it.
00:59:06Naila still hates me.
00:59:08She won't even lend one necklace.
00:59:10My father started to speak, but Cassian moved first.
00:59:14He stared at the moonstone on my collarstone.
00:59:17His voice turned hard.
00:59:18Naila, give it to her.
00:59:21I stepped back.
00:59:24Don't touch it!
00:59:26My hand pressed over the necklace.
00:59:28Cassian's hand paused for a beat.
00:59:30Then it kept reaching for me.
00:59:32He truly meant to take it.
00:59:34In front of both packs, he would seize my mother's keepsake.
00:59:37The next second, his hand closed on the chain.
00:59:42The white gold pressed against my skin.
00:59:44My fingers snapped tight.
00:59:46He had no idea what he was about to break.
00:59:51Maris stared at my moonstone necklace.
00:59:54I was done humoring her.
00:59:58Maris, this one stays.
01:00:01I'll have my father pick a new one for you.
01:00:04Her eyes reddened at once.
01:00:06But it matches my gown best.
01:00:08One night, is that too much?
01:00:10Cassian frowned.
01:00:12Naila, it's only a necklace.
01:00:14Why push Maris this hard?
01:00:16I looked at Maris.
01:00:19You know it isn't yours.
01:00:20So don't reach for it.
01:00:22Maris lowered her head.
01:00:24I know you're upset.
01:00:26But Cassian chose me.
01:00:28Tonight I stand at his side.
01:00:30Without a proper necklace,
01:00:33Blackridge Pack will think he chose wrong.
01:00:34Cassian's eyes turned cold.
01:00:37Enough!
01:00:37Choosing Maris was my call.
01:00:39Blame me if you want.
01:00:41Give her the necklace.
01:00:42I'll replace it with two better ones.
01:00:44I shielded the necklace.
01:00:46It was not a prop to dress up a new Luna.
01:00:49It was the last thing my mother left me.
01:00:52Even if the council sent me away,
01:00:54It would go with me.
01:00:56Maris did not want the necklace.
01:01:01She wanted the last thing I had left.
01:01:03My mother left me this.
01:01:05No one touches it.
01:01:08Cassian reached out and grabbed the chain.
01:01:10My father stepped forward.
01:01:12Cassian, stop this now.
01:01:14He yanked it down anyway.
01:01:16The chain broke.
01:01:19The moonstone necklace fell at Maris' feet.
01:01:23Maris shrewd and stumbled back.
01:01:25Her heel came down on the moonstone.
01:01:27The stone split in two.
01:01:29The white gold setting bent under her.
01:01:31Ceremony hall fell silent.
01:01:33Maris covered her mouth.
01:01:34Naya, I'm sorry.
01:01:35I really didn't mean to.
01:01:37I crouched and gathered the broken chain and stone.
01:01:40Cassian finally spoke.
01:01:42Naila, I'll pay for it.
01:01:44I looked at him.
01:01:45He can't afford it.
01:01:47Maris was still crying.
01:01:48But she knew what she had crushed.
01:01:50It was my fist around the broken chain.
01:01:52This is a debt I will collect myself.
01:01:58Maris started to explain again.
01:02:00I raised my hand and slapped her.
01:02:02She froze, a hand pressed to her cheek.
01:02:05Cassian moved to block her at once.
01:02:08Naila, have you lost your mind?
01:02:10I did not look at him.
01:02:11Maris, you knew this was my mother's necklace.
01:02:16You knew I'd refuse, so you broke it on purpose!
01:02:19Maris' lips went white.
01:02:21It wasn't like that.
01:02:24I took a step closer.
01:02:26Dropped the act.
01:02:27You never wanted the necklace.
01:02:28You wanted me to lose to you in public.
01:02:30Naila, she already apologized.
01:02:32I finally turned to him.
01:02:34So did you.
01:02:35I said, don't touch it, and you grabbed it.
01:02:37He opened his mouth.
01:02:39I didn't know it was your mother's keepsake.
01:02:41I closed the broken chain in my palm.
01:02:46So what?
01:02:47I explained.
01:02:48You didn't listen.
01:02:51Understanding it now is too late.
01:02:53Cassian tried to say my name.
01:02:55I cut him off.
01:02:56Don't call me Naila anymore.
01:02:58You rejected me in public, and I accepted.
01:03:02From now on, we are nothing to each other.
01:03:04My father stepped to my side.
01:03:06His voice pressed down over the hall.
01:03:09That's enough for tonight.
01:03:10Cassian, take Maris out of the Silvertroze Ceremony Hall.
01:03:14Cassian looked at me.
01:03:16This time, I did not look back.
01:03:18Late that night, I walked into my father's study.
01:03:21A letter sat on the desk.
01:03:23It bore the Lycan royal seal.
01:03:25The name was written plainly, Rowan Vale.
01:03:28The Lycan king's heir.
01:03:29The one rumored to be dying.
01:03:31My father pressed his hand on the letter.
01:03:33I can have another pack claim you tonight.
01:03:37At least you'd avoid the Lycan royal house.
01:03:40I shook my head.
01:03:41It's too late.
01:03:42Blackridge pack changed their choice in front of everyone.
01:03:45Silvercrisp pack has no way out now.
01:03:47My father held the letter a long time.
01:03:49I drew it out from under his hand.
01:03:52I accept.
01:03:53I am going to meet Rowan Vale.