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Our Fake Romance Of Lie. English dubbed.
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00:00I dreamed I was making love with a wolf in the shower as he brought me to Climax.
00:05I recognized he is my boyfriend's pack brother.
00:08My heart lurched.
00:09I turned and saw a silver wolf standing behind him.
00:12And then, the wolf became my boyfriend Ethan.
00:15Just as Ethan lunged toward me, I woke up in the hospital and remembered I'd been in a car crash.
00:20I planned to fake amnesia to tease my boyfriend.
00:25Who are you?
00:26Watching Ethan's face freeze, I almost laughed.
00:28But then, Ethan pointed at his pack brother.
00:31I'm your mate's pack brother.
00:32He's your mate.
00:34Kyle Marlow.
00:35I went very still, but Kale stepped forward.
00:38That's right.
00:39I'm your mate.
00:40I smiled.
00:42Then you take me home.
00:43Kale took me back to his pack house, and he said we had always lived there together.
00:50I looked around.
00:51This place held no trace of me, yet I nodded all the same.
00:54When I went to get water, I heard voices in the living room.
00:57Kale, do me a favor.
00:59Play Lila's mate for a while.
01:01What if her memory comes back?
01:03If she's ticked off, I'll just coax her.
01:05She loves me too much to really leave.
01:07We've been together since school.
01:09I'm bored.
01:11Time for a break and some fun.
01:13So you and Chloe finally hooked up?
01:15Sure.
01:16But I absolutely love Lila more.
01:19Keep off her while she's with you.
01:21I trust you more than anyone, bro.
01:23You've never liked humans like her.
01:25I was already turning to leave when I knocked a vase off the corner shelf.
01:29Kale and Ethan both spun toward the sound.
01:31Then the crystal chandelier above me cracked and fell.
01:34Kale rushed to me, blocking the falling crystal chandelier with his back.
01:37Are you alright?
01:38Our eyes met.
01:39Blood ran down his temple, and I froze for a moment.
01:42I'm fine.
01:43He lifted me to the couch, turned, and got me water.
01:46I looked at his back.
01:47The hideous gash healed in the blink of an eye.
01:50I realized he wasn't human.
01:52Kale sat beside me, watching me drink.
01:54Anything else hurt?
01:55I shook my head.
01:56He brushed my hair aside, then leaned in to kiss my forehead.
01:59I went still, because Ethan had just told him not to touch me.
02:02I'd assumed Kale disliked me.
02:04But now, when he kissed me, I turned away.
02:06He traced my cheek.
02:08It's okay.
02:09You don't remember me yet.
02:10We'll take it slow.
02:11I suddenly realized Kale was lying to his pack brother, too.
02:16Next morning, I woke and went to the bathroom.
02:19I didn't expect to see a man in a bathrobe walking straight toward me.
02:23I was startled.
02:23Why are you here?
02:25This is my house.
02:26Where else would I be?
02:28It hit me.
02:28I was now his mate, and he was Ethan's best friend.
02:31I was about to step around him toward the bathroom.
02:34Suddenly, Kale's phone rang.
02:35He answered with one hand, voice flat.
02:38I'll be there.
02:38As we passed each other, I slipped on the wet floor and fell.
02:41In an instant, he pulled me by the waist, and we fell together.
02:45His robe fell open, and our eyes locked.
02:47Are you okay?
02:50I'm fine.
02:51I slapped a hand over my face, flustered.
02:53Put your robe on.
02:55I tried to stand, but he pulled me back into his arms instead.
03:00Why are you blushing?
03:01His warm breath brushed my ear, and my pulse spiked.
03:04This was his place.
03:05If he chose to make a move, I couldn't resist at all.
03:08He only kissed my forehead, and then stared at me.
03:11Go get ready.
03:12I'll take you somewhere fun later.
03:14Where?
03:15Before I could finish, he was already gone.
03:19When Kale led me into the private room, it was already lively.
03:23I saw Chloe hanging onto Ethan's arm, her head resting on his shoulder.
03:26The whole room went quiet when I walked in.
03:29Every PAC member glanced at Ethan.
03:32Oh, Leela.
03:34Come meet my boyfriend.
03:36I looked at Chloe.
03:37This girl I had once trusted completely.
03:42Believing I had lost my memory, she clung to my boyfriend with a smug smirk.
03:46Ethan seemed exhilarated, enjoying the thrill of getting cozy with her right in front of me.
03:51Look, both your boyfriends are here tonight.
03:53How lovely, right?
03:54Let's play a card game.
03:56Loser has to do a dare.
03:57All the guys stared at us, as if watching a drama.
03:59Chloe pulled Ethan close, suddenly.
04:02They locked eyes, about to kiss.
04:04Kiss her! Kiss her! Kiss her! Kiss her!
04:06The room erupted.
04:07Ethan kissed Chloe.
04:08She leaned shyly into his arms and shot me a smug glance.
04:12Ethan held her tightly, looking pleased.
04:14I glared angrily at them, as they looked right through me.
04:19I drew a card.
04:21The dare.
04:21Pick someone and kiss him for 30 seconds.
04:24Everyone fell silent and turned to look at me.
04:26They were all wondering who I would pick.
04:28Would I pick Ethan?
04:29Instinctively?
04:30Ethan grew tense, averting his gaze.
04:32He didn't want to be my pick.
04:34Kale beside me went stiff, clearly nervous.
04:36I smiled.
04:38Obviously, I'll pick my mate.
04:39I turned to Kale.
04:40I felt all the tension slip completely from his shoulders.
04:43Ready?
04:44He held my gaze and leaned closer.
04:46I wrapped my arms around the back of his neck and kissed him first.
04:49The room went wild.
04:51They'd seen Ethan hold or kiss other girls.
04:53None of them had expected this from me.
04:55In an instant, everyone went quiet.
04:57Kale kissed me fiercely, chasing my lips hungrily.
05:00Stop! She is my mate! You can't touch her!
05:03When I glanced back, his locked on me, filled with rage.
05:09Ridiculous.
05:10He told me his brother was my mate.
05:12Now he's the one who regrets it.
05:14Kale swept away the faint moisture at the corner of my mouth.
05:17I blinked at Ethan, playing confused.
05:20What's wrong? Did I kiss the wrong person?
05:23Chloe laughed, slipping her arm around the irate Ethan.
05:26He's joking.
05:28Ethan tried to rise, only to be pushed back by Chloe.
05:31Ethan glared at Chloe fiercely.
05:33Why stop me?
05:34Chloe pressed his hand.
05:36Honey, my stomach aches. Take me to the bathroom.
05:39He scowled at me and Kale, then left.
05:41After two sips of wine, I headed for the restroom, hearing voices by the stairs.
05:46I told you not to touch her.
05:48Just a game.
05:49She's lost her memory.
05:50Why would she pick you over her boyfriend when you've got another woman around?
05:53Ethan went quiet.
05:55I can't believe you'd go for a human girl and sleep with her.
05:58Just stay away from her.
06:01You read me right.
06:02I had assumed Kale had no interest in me.
06:05After all, he was a pureblood alpha wolf, while I was human.
06:09Our races set us apart from birth.
06:11But we weren't back in the packhouse five minutes before he caught my arm and kissed me.
06:15I tried to pull away, but he held me tight.
06:18When he finally let go, his thumb traced my jaw.
06:21We've made progress tonight.
06:24Let's take it further.
06:25I stared blankly at him.
06:26His actions contradicted what he'd told Ethan.
06:29I knew it was common knowledge in their pack that Kale disliked me.
06:32He was constantly sarcastic about my feelings for Ethan, so I always kept out of his way.
06:37But after I feigned amnesia, he took every chance to steal a kiss.
06:41Is this his revenge on Ethan?
06:46That night, Kale took me to the lakeside to watch the full moon fireworks.
06:50Chloe leaned against Ethan as they stood by the lake.
06:53Chloe tiptoed to kiss his cheek.
06:55Ethan laughed and flicked her nose.
06:57Then he turned and saw me.
06:58He tensed for a split second, then acted normal.
07:01Oh, you came!
07:04Leela, take some photos for us.
07:07Ethan paused and glanced at me again.
07:09I'm so happy!
07:10Ethan Lee set off these fireworks for me.
07:13I'll keep this moment forever.
07:14His face softened as he drew her into his arms.
07:17So this grand fireworks show was all put on by Ethan for Chloe.
07:21On my last birthday, Ethan set off the same fireworks over the lake for me.
07:25Chloe looked dejected and...
07:28I'm so envious of you two.
07:30I wish someone would treat me like this someday.
07:33I'd told her she'd meet the right man someday.
07:35Now she's finally gotten what she wished for.
07:38Suddenly, Kale took the phone from my hands.
07:40You're not here to be their photographer.
07:43Kale tossed it back.
07:45Ethan caught it.
07:46Passed it to Chloe.
07:50Coming back from the restroom, I stopped at the corner.
07:54You look so happy with Chloe.
07:55You haven't been this cheerful around Lila in ages.
07:58Kale said.
07:58Yeah.
07:59Chloe's softer.
08:00More attentive.
08:02She makes things easy.
08:03Ethan paused.
08:04Lila was always stubborn.
08:05And draining at times.
08:08Chloe seems to suit you more.
08:09Why not just stick together?
08:10Kale.
08:11Lila and I have years.
08:12You can't cut that overnight.
08:13Chloe doesn't care about the future, just the present.
08:16She's content.
08:16Silly girl.
08:17Back at the pack house.
08:18Kale pulled me close and kissed me.
08:20Then he let go slightly and stared right at me.
08:23You know.
08:25You're perfect just as you are.
08:27You don't need to be compared to anyone.
08:28I froze.
08:29He was in reply to Ethan, comparing me to Chloe.
08:32Why does he understand me so deeply?
08:34Ethan forgot my little quirks.
08:35But Kale remembered every detail.
08:37Including my favorite candy, dishes, and movies.
08:40He kissed me with all his love.
08:42Until we were both lost in our feelings.
08:44When he reached for the hem of my dress, I didn't say no.
08:47He looked at me in surprise.
08:49Then he lifted me up and carried me to his bed.
08:54The room lay dim, and I could barely see his face.
08:57Only the sound of our ragged breaths filled the air.
09:00He pressed me into the bed.
09:02His dazed gaze made my heart race all at once.
09:05Lila.
09:06I want you.
09:07His kiss was fierce, as if to consume me completely.
09:10I had a moment of regret.
09:11As I struggled to pull away and stand up, he held me down.
09:15Stay still.
09:19And I was spellbound, letting him do as he pleased.
09:22His phone suddenly rang, and he pulled it out to answer.
09:25It was Ethan calling.
09:26My heart raced uncontrollably.
09:28Hey bro, forgot to mention.
09:30Lila's birthday is in two days.
09:32I'm with Chloe that day.
09:33Take her to Disney for me.
09:35I'll send you the money.
09:36Kale said nothing.
09:37He just cupped my face and kept kissing me.
09:39Our ragged breaths reached Ethan's ears.
09:41Kale, why aren't you answering?
09:43Where are you?
09:44I stared nervously at him, and he spoke casually.
09:46I'm fucking a woman.
09:49Who?
09:49Before he could answer, I kissed him.
09:54Kale kissed me back, hard, and we lost ourselves in the kiss.
09:58Ethan's anxious voice rang in our ears.
10:00I know you've always hated humans, so you'd never sleep with her.
10:03I gazed into his eyes, searching for a hint of disgust.
10:07He just gazed at me affectionately, then slowly slipped off my clothes.
10:11I closed my eyes, drinking in his warmth and fire.
10:14Got a gathering at the resort Friday.
10:17Come with Leela.
10:18All Ethan heard was our ragged gasps.
10:20The line cut off.
10:21We were bare to each other at last.
10:23Once, Ethan was the only man in my heart.
10:26I didn't trust Ethan when he pursued me.
10:28It was his sincerity, resolve, kindness to my grandma, and all his help that won me over.
10:33Later, his parents disapproved and cut off his funds.
10:36I thought he'd finally give up, but he refused to yield.
10:39Instead, we worked part-time while going to school.
10:41Eventually, his parents softened and gave in.
10:44I truly stayed with him from then on.
10:46When my grandma died, he held me close.
10:48I'm always here for you.
10:49Yet this once steadfast love has now fallen apart completely.
10:53Fine.
10:53I'll just pick another man.
11:23The Weekend Resort
11:25You've been driving me crazy.
11:27He growled, pinning me down against the bed with his powerful frame.
11:30My breath caught.
11:32Kyle.
11:33He swallowed my words with a fierce kiss.
11:35One hand tore open my blouse while the other shoved my skirt up around my waist.
11:39Oh no, the curtains are open.
11:42I whimpered as his thick, hard length ground against my soaked panties.
11:46Let them watch.
11:47He growled, freeing his heavy cock and slamming deep into me in one brutal, merciless stroke.
11:52I want everyone to know you're mine.
11:54The next morning, Ethan dragged Kale outside.
11:56I stood on the balcony upstairs and heard their voices downstairs.
12:00Did you sleep with her last night?
12:03So you ditched your girlfriend to listen in on us?
12:06You're perverted, Ethan.
12:07Kale!
12:08Are you beating around the bush?
12:10That's enough.
12:11I don't need you pretending to be Lilla's mate anymore.
12:14Huh.
12:15So how are you going to tell her?
12:17Admit you're her real mate?
12:19Tell her you just wanted to chase her friend so you made me her mate?
12:23Kale sneered.
12:25Do you dare say it?
12:28Ethan's breath caught.
12:29You...
12:30And what about your new girl?
12:31You seem so into her.
12:32Are you trying to two-dame her?
12:33From the start, Chloe and I knew it was just temporary.
12:35I'll never leave Lilla.
12:37She loves me too.
12:38Once her memories return, I'll apologize and propose to her, swearing she's the only one I love.
12:44She always forgives me.
12:46How could you sleep with her while I was supposed to be her mate?
12:49Kale, didn't you say you hated her?
12:52When did I say I hated her?
12:56You all said that.
12:58I can't believe this!
12:59You're my brother!
13:00Yet you lusted after my mate and slept with her!
13:04Ethan, it was you who told me she was my mate.
13:07Ethan's face darkened.
13:08Now that I've slept with Lila and you're fond of Chloe, why not leave things as they are?
13:12When she gets her memory back, I'll do the apologizing, not you.
13:15Wouldn't that make everyone happy?
13:16I don't care that you slept with her.
13:18Maybe that'll make her a little more likely to forgive me.
13:20I'm cutting things off with Chloe right away, and I'm gonna fight for Lila.
13:24Let's see who she will choose.
13:25I leaned on the balcony rail, plucking dead leaves off the flower pot.
13:29Down below, I spotted Chloe eavesdropping behind the wall.
13:32Upon hearing Ethan's words, she panicked and fled.
13:37That afternoon, the guys went fishing.
13:39Chloe suddenly called out to me.
13:41Lila!
13:41Let's go pick grapes.
13:43Looks fun.
13:44I looked at Chloe and smiled.
13:45Sure.
13:46In the vineyard, she handed me her phone.
13:49I want to show you something.
13:50I scrolled through photos of Ethan and me, kissing, tangled in bedsheets, and then I handed it back.
13:56What does it mean?
13:57Ethan lied to you.
13:58He's your true mate, not Kale.
13:59But he rejected you, pushed you to his pack brother, then stayed with me.
14:03Everyone's laughing at you.
14:04I'm only telling you this as your friend.
14:06So what?
14:07Kale treats me well.
14:08Better than Ethan did.
14:11She stared.
14:12You know this.
14:13Why are you not even upset?
14:17You never actually lost your memory, did you?
14:19I popped a grape off the vine.
14:21Oh, you figured it out.
14:22Since we're friends, don't tell anyone, okay?
14:25Lila!
14:26You never lost your memory, yet you still slept with Kale?
14:29I can't believe you've been playing with both brothers' feelings!
14:33I'll tell Ethan and Kale you never had amnesia.
14:35You've been fooling them from the very start!
14:39Are you sure you want to do that?
14:40I asked.
14:41If you tell them the truth, how will you stay by his side, then?
14:45She remembered what she'd heard that morning.
14:47Her face went through several colors.
14:52If I tell Ethan you've faked memory loss, he'll know you slept with Kale on purpose.
14:56He'll be angrier at you, and he'll turn to me.
14:58I shrugged.
14:59Sorry, but I can't ruin the image I've kept up in front of them.
15:01I'll sound hurt and say Ethan fooled me.
15:04I thought he left me, so I went to Kale for comfort.
15:06I smile at her.
15:07What do you think he'll believe?
15:09That I tricked him on purpose?
15:11Or he'll pity me for being heartbroken?
15:13Just then, she heard Ethan say he didn't mind that I'd slept with Kale.
15:17Chloe stepped back and stared at me in disbelief.
15:20Lila?
15:21I didn't know you were like this.
15:24I smiled at her.
15:25What was I like before?
15:27You deliberately befriended me just to get near Ethan.
15:31All so you could end up with him, right?
15:33Chloe froze up.
15:34I love him!
15:36But you were never truly in love with him, and you even slept with Kale on purpose!
15:41Who said I didn't love Ethan?
15:42If he hadn't pushed me towards Carol, I would have kept loving Ethan.
15:46I never betrayed him the way he betrayed me.
15:48I stared at her.
15:50If Ethan had nothing left, would you dare to claim you truly love him?
15:55Chloe's face went pale, then flushed red.
15:57You're terrifying.
15:58I'm terrifying?
16:00The one who pushed his mate onto someone else isn't terrifying?
16:03The one cheating on her friend isn't terrifying?
16:06Chloe, you should be grateful.
16:07If you want Ethan, go earn him.
16:10I won't ruin your relationship with him, rest assured.
16:13So you don't love either of them.
16:15You just only want whoever can give you a better life.
16:18I told you I loved Ethan, but what did I get in return?
16:23Why should I keep loving a man like him?
16:25Kale deceived me too.
16:26Why should I give him my whole heart in return?
16:28But compared to Ethan, he's still tainted.
16:30He treats me well.
16:31That's enough for now.
16:32You really think you can hold a man like Kale?
16:35He's the most infamous alpha in the entire silver moon pack, but you're just a human.
16:39I looked at her steadily.
16:41Whether he falls for me or not is none of your business.
16:43Suddenly I felt a shadow lurking outside the vineyard.
16:46I turned quickly, but there was nobody.
16:48Just moving foliage.
16:51We came out of the vineyard, carrying the basket.
16:53Kale was walking toward us.
16:55He reached out and took the basket from my hand.
16:57You were gone so long, I was about to come find you.
16:59He pulled me close and walked me back toward the lodge.
17:02Chloe stared at him, and she tried to figure out why he treated her like this.
17:06Ethan rushed over as well.
17:07Yet instead of going to Chloe, he glared sharply at Kale.
17:11Lila, there's a riding stable nearby.
17:14You always said you wanted to try horses.
17:16Come with me.
17:17I looked up at Kale.
17:19Have I mentioned wanting to ride horses?
17:21Take me with you when you go.
17:22I'll take you.
17:23Let's wash these first.
17:24He steered me forward.
17:25Ethan stood there, alone.
17:27At the table, I peeled a grape and offered it to Kale.
17:30He ate it from my fingers, then held my hand against his lips, chasing the juice carefully.
17:35Since we'd slept together, he constantly exuded subtle flirtation.
17:39Later, we rode at the stable.
17:41The other boys were already there.
17:43Ethan and Chloe lingered near the stalls.
17:44Chloe was asking which horse, but Ethan was barely listening.
17:50Chloe, we need to talk.
17:53Chloe grew flustered.
17:54She knew exactly what Ethan would say.
17:56Then she noticed us and called out.
17:58Oh, Lila, you're here!
18:00We joined them.
18:01Have you two picked yours out?
18:03Kale was talking to the stable hands, asking them to find me a beautiful horse.
18:07I'd been riding with Kale for a while when I heard a scream.
18:10Ethan, look out!
18:11I spotted a runaway horse break free from the far end and charged straight for Ethan.
18:16Ignoring her own safety, Chloe rode forward to block it.
18:19Chloe!
18:20She was hit and thrown from her horse.
18:24Ethan rushed her to the resort clinic.
18:26Right away, the stable hands murmured.
18:28Ethan could have easily dodged the horse.
18:30But Chloe lost control and took the hit instead.
18:33Ethan didn't hear what they said.
18:34They transferred Chloe to a city hospital.
18:37The doctor said she'd need a wheelchair for a while.
18:39When Kale and I drove back, I couldn't believe Chloe would hurt herself just to win Ethan's love.
18:46I wonder if all of this was worth it for her.
18:49That night, Kale held me close in the dark.
18:51If I were truly in danger, I wouldn't want you to risk your life saving me.
18:55Your safety comes first.
18:56I looked up at him.
18:57It felt like he was covering his own bases, as if he was certain I'd never throw myself into danger
19:02for him.
19:03But if you were in danger, I would do anything.
19:05His voice was serious.
19:07We're both fine.
19:08Nothing's going to happen.
19:10He caught my hand and pressed his lips to my palm, then covered me.
19:13We made love all night.
19:15At the moment he pushed me toward climax, he looked into my eyes and said earnestly,
19:19Don't worry.
19:20I'll protect you and never let you get hurt.
19:23We were lost in each other's breath, unable to pull ourselves away for a long time.
19:28Ethan had been at the hospital every day.
19:31Chloe posted constantly.
19:32Flowers he'd brought, food he'd arranged, and her glowing face.
19:36I said I loved Ethan, so seeing him this attentive to someone else still stung, sometimes.
19:42But I was seeing less of him.
19:43I've been doing pretty well lately, because my interior design project took first place.
19:47I'd told Ethan months ago, if I win, I want you to be the first one I celebrate with.
19:52He said he might go to a brother's birthday party that day.
19:55He came anyway.
19:56I stood at the podium and accepted the award.
19:58Gave my speech.
19:59I stepped down and ran toward the audience.
20:02He stepped forward eagerly, but I ran past him and straight into the arms of the man who
20:07was holding my favorite flowers, reaching out for me.
20:10Leela, you are the best.
20:11Ethan stood there, alone, red eyes, fists clenched.
20:15My grandmother's anniversary.
20:17When Kale and I arrived, Ethan was already at the grave.
20:20He smiled gently as I walked up.
20:22I cleared the weeds.
20:24Thank you, Kyle.
20:25You should really thank your brother.
20:28Okay, I'll have him over for dinner.
20:30I came yesterday and cleared it already.
20:32No need for you to tidy it from now on.
20:33I told my grandmother.
20:35Don't worry.
20:35Kale is wonderful to me.
20:37I'm happy.
20:38Ethan stood to the side, staring, fist against his thigh.
20:43I knew Kale had been blocking Ethan from telling me the truth.
20:46When she has no memory of loving you, you want to tell her that you deceived her?
20:50You think that ends well for you.
20:52Ethan backed down.
20:53He watched me constantly, but I never glanced at him.
20:57In the end, he could hold back his feelings no longer.
20:59He stopped me on my way out of class.
21:02Lena.
21:02He stared at me without hiding it.
21:04What is it, Ethan?
21:06I ended things with Chloe.
21:07He stepped toward me.
21:08I stepped back.
21:11Why does that concern me?
21:12It was a mistake.
21:13She pursued me.
21:14I was weak.
21:15I know that, so I corrected it.
21:17You don't have to tell me any of this.
21:18I can't wait for your memory anymore.
21:20You need to know...
21:21Leela, I'm actually your...
21:23Ethan, you don't need to tell me this.
21:26Kale is your pack brother, isn't he?
21:28Kale is not my brother anymore.
21:30It was him who plotted to take you away from me.
21:33I don't understand what you're saying.
21:35Please stop.
21:35I found Kale's car pulled around the corner.
21:37Kyle!
21:38I ran toward it.
21:39He pulled over hastily, got out of the car, and hurried over to pull me into his arms.
21:44I tucked myself against his chest.
21:46He looked over my head at Ethan.
21:47Kale!
21:48What's your problem this time?
21:50Ethan closed in, fists tight, fury rolling off him.
21:55You think losing your mind gets you what you want?
21:57The only reason you can still stand in front of her is that she doesn't know who you really are.
22:01Keep this up.
22:03She'll avoid you for good.
22:05You will never get to appear in front of her again, I swear it.
22:08Kale's voice was flat.
22:09Our brotherhood, our pack, it's all done.
22:13Each sentence dripping with warning and menace.
22:16Ethan was stunned.
22:17He knew that if he spoke up, I would be thoroughly disappointed in him and choose to vanish from his
22:22world.
22:23If he pushed further, Kale would flip the whole table, and Ethan would lose access to me entirely.
22:27I let Kale put me in the car.
22:30We drove away.
22:31I glanced at the man driving.
22:32Lately, he'd been acting far too closely to my expectations, as if he knew exactly what I wanted him to
22:38do before I even spoke up.
22:40But how could he know what I thought?
22:41I was only a girl who'd lost my memory.
22:45Chloe asked to meet.
22:47She said she'd finally let go completely.
22:49Once her leg healed, she was leaving the city, implied threat.
22:53Unless I came to see her, the truth might slip out.
22:56I went to the lake, where we met, and she was sitting at the lakeside bench in a wheelchair.
23:01I walked over.
23:02You're really leaving?
23:03She smiled, gestured to the bench.
23:05Nothing here for me.
23:08I really did love Ethan.
23:10I hope you find peace with it.
23:12I'm amazed by you.
23:14Both of them love you so much.
23:15I raised an eyebrow.
23:16Aren't you secretly recording me?
23:18She laughed, pulled a recorder from her pocket, held it out.
23:22I turned it off, gave it back.
23:24I'm not that impressive.
23:26Ethan loved me, and then he didn't.
23:28And Kale, who knows what the future holds.
23:31Once I thought you were open and warm, now I see you're defended, reserved.
23:35That's not complicated.
23:36I just love myself first now.
23:38And yet you got everything.
23:39I got nothing.
23:40You don't need to think of it as loss.
23:42With what you know about Ethan, you could have anything from him.
23:46Start thinking about what you want for the rest of your life.
23:49Don't you hate me?
23:50I'm the one who moved on him.
23:52I used our friendship as an excuse to get close to him.
23:55He ignored me at first, but later he wanted a little thrill.
23:58Whenever he was upset with you, I'd shower him with tendness.
24:01I told him I wanted no future, wouldn't cling, only happiness.
24:05He treated me well because he saw you in me.
24:07How ridiculous.
24:08Men take what they want, then blame others for tempting them.
24:11When I found out you weren't sincere with me, I no longer considered you my good friend.
24:14Otherwise, it would be double betrayal.
24:16Since I never regarded you as a true friend and you haven't hurt me yet, what you do is
24:20none of my business.
24:21Only Ethan betrayed me.
24:22She let out a laugh.
24:24I truly admire you, but...
24:26She glanced past me over my shoulder.
24:30I still hate you because you possess everything I've always traved.
24:35Before I could react, she pulled a knife from her pocket, stood abruptly, and lunged at me.
24:41I threw myself back.
24:43She came after me, stabbing me viciously over and over.
24:46Are you insane?
24:48Chloe, is he worth your whole life?
24:49I flung my arm out to block the knife, only to found it had no cutting edge.
24:54Just then, two terrified cries rang out from over there.
24:57Lena!
24:58Kale and Ethan sprinted toward me in sheer terror.
25:01Kale shielded me with his body, pulling me into his arms to dodge the incoming blade.
25:05Ethan kicked the knife from Chloe's hand and she fell hard.
25:08He spared a quick glance at me, safely shielded.
25:11Then he spun around, rage blazing, lifting his foot to stomp her down hard.
25:16Ethan, stop!
25:17That's a retractable silver dagger.
25:18I yelled.
25:19Ethan froze.
25:20Kale clutched me tight, scanning me for any injuries.
25:23Chloe lay on the ground laughing.
25:25After all this time knowing you, I learned a little from you.
25:28Just guess, what do you think will happen once they all learn the truth?
25:32What are you going to do?
25:34After Kale confirmed I was unharmed, his cold gaze locked on her.
25:38Chloe looked at Ethan through her tears, then at Kale beside me.
25:41Suddenly, she started laughing again.
25:43Chloe pointed straight at me.
25:45Two powerful alphas!
25:47All that strength and status!
25:49Yet one woman has played you both for absolute fools!
25:53Lila never lost her memory!
26:00What nonsense are you spouting?
26:02How could Lila never have lost her memories?
26:05Ethan, do you remember how you kept going on about how much Lila loved you?
26:09You swore once her memories returned, she'd never be able to let you go.
26:13But the truth is, she never lost her memories at all.
26:18Instead, she deliberately picked Kale.
26:20Shut up!
26:22It can't be true!
26:24This can't be real!
26:26Do you know why?
26:27Can't you see it yet?
26:29It's because Lila never loved you nearly as much as you thought she did!
26:33She knew you betrayed her.
26:34So she immediately found herself another mate.
26:37An alpha far stronger than you.
26:40Do you know what are you saying?
26:42Chloe shot Ethan.
26:43And you, Kale?
26:46I'll never understand how you could fall for your brother's mate.
26:49She was staying with Ethan for many years.
26:51Do you really think she loves you that deeply?
26:54She chose you just because you're more powerful than Ethan and can give her a better life.
26:58If you lost everything and had nothing to offer,
27:02do you think she'd still choose you as her mate?
27:04She collapsed where she sat, cackling wildly.
27:07You two are utterly laughable!
27:10You turned against each other over a woman who'd cast you aside in an instant!
27:16But this woman only ever used you both as tools!
27:19Shut up!
27:23Kale snapped at Chloe, then spoke softly to me.
27:26Lila, let's go home.
27:28I looked up at him.
27:29His expression showed no surprise at all, which caught me off guard.
27:32I fixed my gaze on Chloe and replied calmly.
27:36Have you said enough?
27:37Chloe stared at me in shock.
27:40Lila, why are you so calm?
27:42I've laid bare all your scheming lies!
27:44I shrugged indifferently.
27:46My scheming side?
27:48I have no idea what you're talking about.
27:50Chloe seethed with rage.
27:51After everything that's come out, do you really think anyone will believe you?
27:54Kale stepped forward.
27:55I believe her.
27:56Lila is my mate, and that will never change.
27:58Let us head home now.
27:59She is such a malicious, scheming woman that we ought to stay away from her.
28:02I stared blankly at him.
28:03He'd accepted everything much faster than I could process.
28:06Could it be that he'd known the truth all along?
28:08At that moment, Ethan chimed in, in agreement.
28:11I believe Lila too.
28:13If she hadn't lost her memories, she would never have been with Kale.
28:17Once she regains all her memories, we can return to the way we were.
28:22Are you both insane?
28:24The truth is staring you right in the face!
28:27Why do you still stand by this vicious woman?
28:31Shut your mouth!
28:32Lila is the real victim here.
28:34You're the one with twisted ulterior motives.
28:36Chloe let out a disbelieving scoff.
28:38Chloe, you've lost your mind.
28:40I won't believe a word you say.
28:42Chloe laughed bitterly.
28:43Fine. I get it now.
28:45You two weren't tricked at all.
28:47You're just too cowardly to face the truth, fooling yourselves all this time.
28:51Let me ask you both this.
28:53Would you dare to ask Lila straight to her face if she ever truly lost her memories?
29:01Ethan stood there, trembling with terror.
29:05This can't be true.
29:06If all of this is real, it means Lila no longer loves me at all.
29:11She chose Kale as her mate of her own free will.
29:14No, it's impossible.
29:16Absolutely impossible!
29:17Ethan, look at you.
29:19You're nothing but a coward.
29:21You're scared to face the truth.
29:23Scared your worst nightmare has come true.
29:25Ethan snapped furiously.
29:28Shut up! Just shut up!
29:31Kale pulled me firms into his arms, ready to take me away.
29:35Lila, let's get out of here and go home.
29:40I pushed his hands away, refusing to meet his gaze.
29:44Kale's eyes turned red as he stared at me.
29:47Lila, come with me.
29:48I'm begging you, please.
29:50I had never seen Kale look so desperate and pleading.
29:53Was he this afraid my charade would fall apart?
29:56So terrified I'd leave him?
29:58At that moment, Ethan agreed.
30:02Lila, you can go.
30:04I stared at him in shock.
30:06He shied away from my eyes and shouted.
30:08Just go!
30:10I glanced between the two men standing before me,
30:13then shook my head inside.
30:15Running away won't solve anything.
30:17It's time to end.
30:19Chloe brightened triumphantly.
30:21So you're admitted at last, Lila.
30:22I faced everyone with complete calm.
30:25I've enjoyed this game, but I'm tired of playing now.
30:28Yes.
30:29I never lost my memories to begin with.
30:31Ethan staggered, spinning around to stare at me.
30:35Kale merely lowered his eyes,
30:37as if he'd expected this all along.
30:39Chloe watched Ethan's broken state
30:41and burst into wild laughter
30:43until tears streamed down her face.
30:46Chloe spoke up.
30:47You admit it!
30:49You finally admit it!
30:50This can't be real, Lila.
30:52You're joking, right?
30:53You just got your memories back, didn't you?
30:54I knew you'd remember everything eventually.
30:56You must remember every little moment we shared.
30:59Now you can come back to me.
31:00I met Ethan's eyes.
31:02Ethan, stop deceiving yourself.
31:04I've told you many times,
31:06I didn't just regain my memories.
31:08I never lost them from the beginning.
31:10Why?
31:11Why would you do this to me?
31:13Why weren't you ever amnesiac?
31:15Why play such a cruel joke?
31:17Just like you said, it was only a joke.
31:19But some people's true hearts reveal themselves
31:21through nothing but a trivial joke.
31:22It's not what you think, Lila.
31:24Let me explain.
31:24Do you know, Ethan?
31:25Back then, if you'd only waited one more second,
31:27I would have laughed and told you I was teasing you.
31:30But you couldn't wait me even a single second.
31:32You stayed with my best friend,
31:33denied everything between us,
31:35and even pushed another man towards me instead.
31:38How cheap I am in your eyes, Ethan.
31:40So disposable was I to you
31:42that you pushed me onto another man without hesitation.
31:46Ethan stumbled back,
31:48shaking his head in sheer panic.
31:51Lila!
31:53I'm actually still giving you Nia a chance,
31:56if only you'd quickly admit your mistake.
31:58But you pulled Chloe close in front of me
32:00and kissed her at that table.
32:02You lit fireworks for her.
32:04You looked at her the way you used to look at me.
32:07So I let go.
32:10Lila, I'm sorry.
32:11I'm so sorry!
32:12Ethan's voice broke,
32:13and he moved toward me.
32:15But Kael stepped in front of me,
32:17wrapping his arm around me.
32:19Ethan,
32:20do you think apologies erase the hurt you caused Lila?
32:23There's no future left for the two of you.
32:26From now on,
32:26I'll protect her and never let you touch her again.
32:29Shut up, Kael.
32:31This is between Lila and me,
32:33and you have no right to interfere!
32:36Then Ethan looked at me.
32:41I'm truly sorry, Lila.
32:43I've only ever loved you,
32:45and only you do I want to wed.
32:48He reached into his jacket and pulled out a ring box.
32:53I've long kept our rings ready.
32:57I meant to propose when your memory returned and beg your pardon.
33:00I'll spend a lifetime making it right,
33:03caring for you and granting all you desire.
33:06I looked at him and said calmly,
33:08So what?
33:08Then he held up the ring before my eyes.
33:11Lila, I really love you so much.
33:14Forgive me, please.
33:16I know you loved me once.
33:18We were everything to each other.
33:21Lila, give me one chance.
33:22Just one.
33:24Enough, Ethan.
33:25Kael knocked the ring from his hand.
33:27Don't you understand?
33:29The moment you betrayed her,
33:31you lost her.
33:33What right do you have to beg her for forgiveness?
33:35It's you who pushed her to me with your own hands.
33:38She is mine now.
33:40You will never have another chance.
33:42I looked up at Kael.
33:44Why would he say it like that?
33:46In the vineyard, I had said something similar.
33:48I paused.
33:52No.
33:53No.
33:54She loved me.
33:56Once when I had a fever,
33:59I called her and she came.
34:01She'd coax me and feed me porridge and medicine.
34:04I drove through a storm to get home early
34:06and she waited for me on the couch all night.
34:08She feared I'd crashed,
34:09but when she saw I was barely hurt,
34:10she sobbed joyfully and clung to me all night.
34:12She said she was happy to stay with me
34:14and that having me was enough.
34:15He was on his knees,
34:16crying,
34:17clutching the ring,
34:18refusing to believe it.
34:19Ethan,
34:20I once loved you.
34:22Chloe watched him from the ground.
34:24But now I don't anymore.
34:26Torn between the thrill of revenge and sorrow.
34:30Lila!
34:31I let Kale lead me away.
34:33His voice cracked open behind us.
34:36He knew he'd lost me forever.
34:38You're a wolf, right?
34:39No more chances.
34:41Kale took me home.
34:42Don't you mind that I'm human?
34:44He wanted to check if I'd gotten hurt anywhere.
34:47I looked straight into his eyes and said,
34:50then he held me close and kissed me.
34:57Lila Hale,
34:58I love you.
35:00I love every part of you,
35:02no matter what you're like.
35:04I frowned at him.
35:05But I can never give you all of my love now.
35:07I've never expected all your love.
35:09I just want you to love me the way you once loved Ethan.
35:12I'll stay faithful.
35:14I'll be only yours.
35:17And I'll give you everything of me.
35:19He dropped to one knee
35:20and pulled out an extremely luxurious ring.
35:24Lila,
35:25choose me as your mate, will you?
35:27His stare was earnest,
35:28yet tense.
35:29I stared blankly up at him
35:31and I'd finally realize the truth.
35:33Were you in the vineyard that day?
35:34And did you hear me talking to Chloe?
35:36He nodded.
35:38Now that you know the truth,
35:39I'm a wicked woman who fooled Ethan.
35:41Why do you still want to propose to me?
35:43It was all Ethan's fault.
35:45Besides,
35:46I love every part of you.
35:48No matter what you're like,
35:49you're the only one my heart wants.
35:51I happily held out my hand to him.
35:53Trembling with excitement,
35:54he slipped the ring onto my finger.
35:55Then he pressed a kiss to my hand.
35:58Suddenly, a voice cut through the moment.
36:00Kale!
36:01How dare you touch my mate!
36:04I'll fight with you!
36:07Kale shifted fully into the wolf
36:09and barreled toward us.
36:12The two tall, imposing alphas
36:14simultaneously unleashed brutally predatory auras.
36:18Ethan struck first,
36:19claws tearing his sleeves.
36:21Bones creaked as half-wolf fur burst down his neck.
36:24At the sight of the wedding ring on my hand,
36:27jealousy incinerated every last trace of his reason.
36:30Kale yanked me firmly behind his back,
36:33blocking all of Ethan's assaults,
36:34his entire body radiating unassailable menace.
36:37As an equally dominant top alpha,
36:40his aura matched Ethan's blow for blow.
36:42They crashed into one another in an instant.
36:45Their fists collided with heavy, muffled booms,
36:48spider-webbing fine cracks across the floor.
36:50Claws tore open each other's shirts,
36:53leaving raw, bleeding lacerations on their flesh.
36:55They grappled and rolled,
36:57slamming into an ornate marble side table
36:59and shattering it to pieces.
37:01The entire room descended into utter chaos from their brawl.
37:04Ethan aimed vicious, unhinged strikes straight for vital points.
37:08Kale parried each blow while steadily counter-attacking.
37:12Stop! Ethan!
37:13What are you going to do to my mate?
37:16Ethan froze mid-movement, staring at me and stunned.
37:19Leela, what did you just call him?
37:23I accepted his proposal. He's my mate now.
37:28Kale grinned and pulled me close.
37:30Leela, am I dreaming?
37:31Ethan shook his head frantically.
37:33No. Leela, please think clearly.
37:36Kale is manipulative and calculating.
37:38He approached you with malicious intent,
37:41and even I fell for his tricks.
37:43He could never treat you well!
37:45I met Ethan's gaze and spoke firmly.
37:48No matter how bad he is,
37:49could he ever be worse than you cheating on me with my best friend?
37:54Why?
37:55Ethan's mind was unraveling.
37:57How could everything end up like this?
38:00Leela, we're true mates!
38:01How could you choose someone else over me?
38:04Ethan, we've already broken our bond.
38:07What else do you even want?
38:09Leela, it's all my fault.
38:10But without warning,
38:11Ethan pulled a silver dagger from his coat
38:13and pressed its blade against his own throat.
38:15I've come to atone for my sins to you.
38:18No need.
38:19I rolled my eyes casually.
38:21He dropped to his knees and begged.
38:24Leela, I'm begging you.
38:26Just give me one more chance.
38:28You can't imagine how lost and hollow I've been these days.
38:32Every thought in my head has been about how I can make this up to you.
38:35Oh?
38:36So what?
38:39Ethan fell silent.
38:40You already know it.
38:41I stared at his muted face and let out a cold laugh.
38:44Broken mirrors can't be mended.
38:45Spilled water can't be retrieved.
38:47Leela, don't say that.
38:49I've fully realized every wound I've inflicted on you.
38:52All I want is to make amends to you.
38:54Kale cut in.
38:56Ethan, do you take me, her true mate, for nothing?
39:00Leela doesn't need your half-hearted amends.
39:03I'm the one who's meant to protect her.
39:06Warmed by Kale's soft words, I met his gaze.
39:09We shared a tender understanding locked in our eye contact.
39:13Kale shot a frigid glance at Ethan's crumbling, devastated expression.
39:17Ethan whispered in disbelief.
39:19No.
39:20Turned to Ethan.
39:22What he said is true.
39:23Ethan, we're completely done.
39:25Ethan shook his head frantically.
39:27No, that can't be true.
39:28Held his stare.
39:29Ethan, have some dignity left for yourself.
39:32I don't want all my memories of you to be this ugly.
39:35Leela, you two will never work out.
39:37Ethan grew angry.
39:38The Elder Council will never allow an alpha to bond with a human.
39:42I'd love to see how you two try to make this last.
39:47Ethan stood and stormed out of our home.
39:49A torrential downpour raged outside, soaking his clothes through and through.
39:54Ethan broke down weeping in the rain.
39:56I watched his retreating figure, a faint twinge of ache tugging at my heart, and let out a
40:02quiet sigh.
40:03Kale suddenly crashed his lips against mine.
40:05The next second he swept me up and laid me back onto the bed, stripping my clothes away.
40:11I studied his brooding face, a flicker of nervousness stirring inside me.
40:15He unbuckled his belt, and soon we lay bare before each other.
40:19When he was inside me and I whimpered that it hurt, he cupped my face and kissed my falling
40:24tears over and over.
40:25As we reached our peak, he held my eyes captive and questioned me tentatively.
40:29Tell me, who is it you truly love?
40:34We tried every position.
40:36Started in the living room, moved to the couch, ended on the balcony.
40:41Stop, Kale.
40:43Please.
40:43Finally, to put an end to his obsessive possession, I whispered against his ear.
40:47You are my mate, and I truly love you.
40:49He whispered in my ear.
40:51I love you too.
40:53You're mine.
40:54Only mine.
40:56Lila, I will never betray you.
40:57I woke next morning.
40:59Kale took my hand to take me to the Elder Council, to register our mating bond.
41:03But the moment we pulled up to the council chamber, the last thing we expected unfolded
41:07before us.
41:08Seven Elders sat at the stone dais.
41:10The High Elder at the center slowly lifted his head, and sharp, piercing light blazed out
41:15from his clouded old eyes.
41:16Human girl, do you know what fate awaits any human who dares to form a mating bond with
41:21an alpha?
41:22My heart skipped a beat, but I didn't take a single step back.
41:24High Elder, choosing her as my mate is my choice.
41:27All blame rests on me alone.
41:29An alpha's mate must be a wolfborn.
41:31This is the unbreakable law of our pack.
41:33A lowly human has no right to set foot in our sacred wolf grounds.
41:36She is utterly unworthy to stand beside the future alpha of our silver moon pack.
41:40She is my chosen lifelong mate.
41:43Let me see who dares to deny that.
41:47Anger flashed in the High Elder's eyes as he slammed his staff on the floor.
41:52Your mate?
41:53Kale, do not forget your place.
41:55You are the alpha of the silver moon pack!
41:58I have made my choice.
41:59Kale said firmly.
42:01Lena will be my Luna.
42:02Her grit and wit far outshine every purebled wolf's.
42:06Wit?
42:06I call it scheming.
42:07The human woman clawing her way to our alpha.
42:09What does she hope to gain?
42:11Our pack's wealth?
42:12Or the Luna's power?
42:13Kale's fists creaked with suppressed rage, ready to lash out, until I laid a gentle hand
42:17on his arm.
42:18I stepped forward to meet the Second Elder's scrutinizing gaze.
42:22I love Kale for who he is, not his title.
42:25Whether he is an alpha, an ordinary wolf, or even a human with nothing at all, I would
42:29still choose him.
42:30The Second Elder fell silent, his face darkening with fury.
42:34The High Elder watched the exchange coldly, before letting out a bitter...
42:39A glibby tongue.
42:40But our pack judges only by strength.
42:42The Elder Council has reached a unanimous verdict.
42:47We will not recognize this bond.
42:50However, we'll offer you a chance.
42:54Pass the three trials we set, and we will accept you as our pack's Luna.
42:58I shot Kale a resolute glance, then spoke firmly.
43:02I accept.
43:06The first test, blood moon trial.
43:09On the night of the full moon, enter the Forbidden Forest alone and find the legendary Moonlight Grass.
43:16Bring it back before dawn, and you pass.
43:19The crowd below erupted in murmurs.
43:21The Forbidden Forest?
43:23Even battle-hearted beat us wouldn't dare go in there alone.
43:26It's full of feral low-ranked shifters.
43:28A human going in there is a death sentence.
43:30I object!
43:32Objection overruled.
43:34Either she accepts, or both of you are banished from the Silver Moon pack.
43:39Kale was about to say more, but I gently tugged at his sleeve.
43:45Don't worry.
43:46I'll be fine.
43:47Trust me.
43:48Leela, do you have any idea how many high-ranked magical beasts lurk in that forest?
43:52Any one of them could tear you to shreds.
43:55If I can't even pass this trial, I don't deserve to stand by your side.
43:58Kale stared at me anxiously.
44:00I smiled at him, my gaze gentle yet unshakable.
44:03Outside the council chamber, a figure slipped silently into the shadows.
44:07Ethan listened to the conversation within.
44:09Blood moon trial.
44:10Since you two love each other so much, I'll grant you your wish.
44:15Let's see just how you're going to pass this test.
44:20He snapped his fingers, and a ragged rogue stepped out from the shadows.
44:24Head to the edge of the Forbidden Forest and lead that human girl onto the only path
44:28for the blood moon trial.
44:29The rogue looked uneasy.
44:30That entire area is under surveillance.
44:33Ethan tossed a pouch of gold coins over to him, and the coins clinked sharply against
44:36the table.
44:37If you pull this off, all of this is yours.
44:40If you fail, you'll be the one feeding the wolf instead.
44:44The rogue flinched in terror, snatched up the gold at once, and nodded frantically.
44:48I'll do it.
44:49I'll go right now.
44:50He watched the rogue scurry off.
44:52Then Ethan picked up his wine goblet and drained it in one gulp.
44:55Leela, Leela, don't blame me for this.
44:57It's your choice to take Kale over me that led to all this.
45:00If you die in the Forbidden Forest, Kale will grieve for you for a long while.
45:04Even if you survive, the council will cast you out all the same.
45:08The night of the full moon arrived soon after.
45:11I stood at the forest gate carrying a small pack.
45:14Beside me, Kale frowned, clinging firmly to my hand.
45:17Are you certain you don't want me to come with you?
45:19His voice trembled with barely suppressed worry.
45:22I shook my head, stood on tiptoe, and pressed a soft kiss to his lips.
45:27Wait for me to come back.
45:29I turned and stepped without hesitation into the light-devouring darkness.
45:33Kale remained rooted at the boundary, watching my figure fade deep into the thick woods.
45:37His heart wrenched with agony.
45:44Pretty girl.
45:48Deep in the Forbidden Forest, a full-blood moon hung heavy in the sky.
45:52I held my breath as I slipped through the inky darkness of the trees.
45:55In the distance, the roar of a high-tier beast echoed through the woods.
45:59I clutched the parchment map to my chest.
46:01Behind me, a tree snapped with a deafening crack.
46:04I whirled around to find a black dragon descending from the heavens.
46:07Its wings blotted out the sky as it beat them,
46:09and searing dragonfire erupted from its jaws,
46:12turning the entire forest into an inferno.
46:15My heart slammed wildly in my chest.
46:17Human strength was nothing against a dragon.
46:20I ran fast, but the black dragon hot on my heels.
46:23Thick branches crashed and splintered in the wake of its wings.
46:26Kale's warning echoed in my head.
46:28Moonlight herbs only grew on sheer cliffs.
46:30I leaped over a fallen giant log.
46:32Three red-eyed direwolves lunged from the bushes to my left.
46:35I flung the silver-scale powder I carried, forcing them back for a few seconds.
46:40I kept running, pushing harder toward the cliff.
46:42But the ground beneath my feet began to writhe.
46:45A giant man-eating flower burst from the oak.
46:48Its putrid vine tentacles swept toward me.
46:50I rolled aside, barely dodging the fatal strike.
46:53Thorns tore a deep, bone-deep gash down my arm.
46:56Blood spilled, its stench flooding the woods.
46:58More beasts were drawn by the smell.
47:00I gritted my teeth and ran faster,
47:02the pain in my arm sharpening my senses.
47:04Ahead was the cliff.
47:06A silver plant glowed softly beneath the blood moon.
47:08The legendary moonlight herb.
47:09I raced to the edge and reached for it.
47:11I spotted a tiny, battered wolf pup curled beside the herb.
47:14Its fur was singed black, and it whimpered weakly.
47:16I hesitated for only a heartbeat before tucking the pup into my arms.
47:19The moment my fingertips brushed the moonlight herb,
47:21a deafening dragon roar split the sky above me.
47:24I spun instantly, shielding both the herb and the pup with my own body.
47:28The dragon landed on the cliff face,
47:29its massive claws crushing rock beneath them.
47:31Hand over the moonlight herb and the wharf, or you'll be my meal.
47:36I shook my head, pressing the pup and the herb tighter to my chest.
47:40The dragon snarled and unleashed another torrent of fire.
47:43I was driven back to the very edge of the cliff.
47:45Loose stones tumbled away beneath my footstays.
47:48The dragon advanced step by step, one claw hovering over my head.
47:52It opened its jaws and dragon fire burst forth.
47:55Blinding white light swallowed everything.
47:57I closed my eyes, holding the pup and the herb even closer.
48:00At the critical instant, a familiar form streaked toward me like lightning.
48:04Who gave you permission to touch my fated mate?
48:11Kale, how did you get here?
48:13Kale yanked me behind him, catching the dragon's fiery breath barehanded.
48:17The black dragon let out a terrified roar, yet it quickly recovered,
48:22sweeping its massive tail toward us.
48:24Kale's body swelled rapidly.
48:26In the blink of an eye, a colossal wolf stood before me.
48:29The great beast's coat was pitch black, streaked with silvery lightning patterns along its spine.
48:35Kale's wolf form lunged into the air, clashing ferociously with the black dragon.
48:40The wolf's teeth tore a deep, gaping gash through one of the dragon's wings.
48:45Dragon blood rained down, searing the stone beneath our feet.
48:49I stood frozen, clutching the wolf cub and moon grass tight in my arms.
48:54I'd never imagined how formidable Kale's wolf form truly was.
48:58Suddenly, the ground beneath my feet churned.
49:01The giant man-eating flower I'd evaded earlier burst out of the soil once more.
49:07Putrid vine tendrils coiled silently around my ankles.
49:11I cried out and crashed to the ground.
49:14Poison thorns jabbed deep into my arm.
49:17Black venom snaked rapidly through my veins.
49:19Kale heard my scream and instinctively turned his head.
49:23Seizing the opening, the dragon slammed its claw hard into Kale's flank.
49:28Kale was sent flying, crashing heavily against the rock cliff.
49:32My heart twisted with panic.
49:33I tried to stand, yet my body refused to obey.
49:37The venom was already clouding my consciousness.
49:40Just as the dragon prepared to charge straight for me,
49:43a thunderous wolf howl echoed through the valley.
49:47Kale staggered to his paws.
49:49His frame swelled to an even greater size.
49:52His golden vertical pupils blazed crimson red.
49:56Kale darted toward the dragon like a bolt of lightning.
49:59The black dragon was struck by Kale's alpha power.
50:02Its tail whipped violently against the ground,
50:04sending the cliff crumbling apart.
50:06At last, the dragon's struggles faded away.
50:09Its enormous body crashed lifelessly over the cliff
50:13and plummeted into the abyss.
50:14Kale shifted back to his human form in an instant
50:17and sprinted to my side.
50:19When he saw the black venom spreading across my arm,
50:22his golden pupils constricted sharply.
50:24His voice flooded with terror.
50:26Leela!
50:27Kale channeled his alpha power to heal my wound,
50:30yet my vision was already growing blurry.
50:32The little wolf cub tucked against my cheek,
50:35whimpered anxiously.
50:36Kale swept me up into his arms
50:38and hurried out of the forbidden forest without delay.
50:40I leaned against his chest,
50:42able to hear his heart hammering wildly.
50:45Stay awake, Leela!
50:47Don't fall asleep!
50:48Sorry.
50:49I failed to protect you.
50:51Kale's voice shook,
50:52thick with a panic I'd never heard from him before.
50:55I tried to answer,
50:56but my lips would not move.
50:57As darkness pulled me under,
50:59I heard Kale murmuring,
51:00I will never let you venture into danger alone again.
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