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