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00:00:16It's okay, little bird. Those monsters can't hurt you now.
00:00:21Where's your mom and dad?
00:00:23Oh, gosh, Lady Nelly! You almost gave me a heart attack!
00:00:27Come, we need to get you back to the cage.
00:00:33Does she know you, Elder? Or should I call the town god?
00:00:37I am her father's steward. Look, he's right over there. Lord Cassian Thorne.
00:00:43I'm sure you've heard of the Thorne Guild. Master of the Eastern Shade, richer than the king himself.
00:00:50Young, brilliant, and living in a completely different world from regular people like that.
00:00:54His own kid is almost trampled to death, and the High Lord can't even bother to step out of his
00:00:59fancy box.
00:00:59Is that really your dad's son?
00:01:06I admire your discipline, my lord, but the Crimson Touch curse in your bloodline is mutated.
00:01:12The suppression elixirs are failing.
00:01:13Any female contact triggers unstable manner and uncontrollable desire.
00:01:17You need one compatible woman to buy a new curse, or it will consume you.
00:01:35Look at that important, huh? Your daughter was almost killed, and you're just sitting here staring at your glowing rocks?
00:01:43Thank you for saving Lily. Name your price. Gold, land, titan?
00:01:51My what?
00:01:54I didn't save a kid for money, you arrogant jerk.
00:01:59Mommy...
00:02:02Lady Lily, you spoke!
00:02:05She hasn't said a single word in her life!
00:02:11Lily, what did you just say?
00:02:16Mommy...
00:02:17Did you...
00:02:18Did you just call me Mommy, little bird?
00:02:20You require controlled, continuous exposure to a single partner.
00:02:25My lady, this may sound strange, but...
00:02:28If you have an open mind...
00:02:29Little bird, I'm sorry, but...
00:02:31I'm already someone's mommy.
00:02:33A little boy.
00:02:35You...
00:02:36Have a child.
00:02:39Yes, I do.
00:02:44This is my husband, Tristan, and our boy, Julian.
00:02:47Your husband...
00:02:48He can't walk?
00:02:50A stray spell took his legs years ago.
00:02:53Life's a struggle, but he's my husband, and I don't break my vows.
00:02:56It was interesting meeting you, Lord Thorne.
00:02:58But I've got to run.
00:02:59My shift at the Mage Guild kitchen starts at sundown.
00:03:02Guard your daughter well.
00:03:07Good woman, my lord.
00:03:08Too bad she's taken.
00:03:19James, find out where she works.
00:03:21She saved the Thornare.
00:03:23I owe her.
00:03:25One glass costs more than my family's tavern build for a winter.
00:03:29Must be nice being rich.
00:03:37Tristan?
00:03:39Aveline?
00:03:40Aveline?
00:03:43Tristan, what is this?
00:03:45Why are you standing?
00:03:51Miss me, Aveline?
00:03:52Or did you honestly think a low-born rat like you could keep a guy like Tristan forever?
00:03:57Rowena?
00:03:58You two are together?
00:04:09Insolent wench!
00:04:10This is Lady Beckett's Grand Alchemist Celebration.
00:04:13Clean this up and watch your clumsy hands.
00:04:16Grand Alchemist Celebration?
00:04:18Aren't you going to congratulate your old classmate, Aveline?
00:04:22Oh, congratulations, Rowena, on stealing my graduation thesis.
00:04:28Ah, well, accidents happen in the competitive world.
00:04:31And it looks like they stole your precious husband, too.
00:04:43Tristan, you can walk.
00:04:45You can use magic.
00:04:46For three years, I scrub floors and delivered potions on my hands bled to buy your medicine,
00:04:50and you were never even crypt!
00:04:52Aveline, I can explain.
00:04:53I was going to tell you eventually...
00:04:54Oh, please, Tristan, don't apologize to the peasant.
00:04:57You really had no idea, did you?
00:05:00This entire estate belongs to him.
00:05:02He is the sole heir to the Duke of the Moor Fortune, not the broke nobody you thought he was.
00:05:07What?
00:05:08You lied to me this entire time?
00:05:12Aveline, I really was going to tell you...
00:05:15What else have you been hiding from me?
00:05:18Well...
00:05:20That crystal decaying you just broke was worth 100,000 gold coins.
00:05:23And, uh, I might have bought it with your money.
00:05:27You used my blood-earned money to buy wine for her?
00:05:31That was everything I had!
00:05:33How can you be so heartless?
00:05:35You have to understand, Aveline.
00:05:36I had to make sure you weren't just some cheap, common gold digger clawing at my family's name.
00:05:41All of it.
00:05:42The poverty, the fake illness, my bleeding hands, all of it was just some twisted test.
00:05:46Shit.
00:05:46And you passed it.
00:05:47Forget the broken crystal, okay?
00:05:49It's just pocket change.
00:05:50From tonight on, you're going to live like a real queen.
00:05:54Seven years, Tristan!
00:05:55I worked myself to the bone in the mud for you!
00:05:57I spent endless nights delivering goods in the pouring rain, begging for a few copper noins just to feed you
00:06:02and our son!
00:06:02And it was all a test to you?
00:06:04For seven whole years?
00:06:05Yeah, but you passed.
00:06:06What else could you possibly want?
00:06:07I'm done being paid, Tristan.
00:06:08I want a divorce.
00:06:10What?
00:06:10To hell with you and your stupid test.
00:06:12The marriage is over.
00:06:13I'm taking Julian and I'm leaving.
00:06:15Come on, Aveline.
00:06:16Don't throw away a fortune just because your pride is hurt.
00:06:18Oh, darling.
00:06:19This is all too much for me.
00:06:20I'm feeling faint.
00:06:22Aveline, let's talk about this inside.
00:06:24If you have anything left to say, save it for the judge.
00:06:27I gave you seven years, Tristan.
00:06:29You're not getting another second.
00:06:34A judge?
00:06:36With what money, Aveline?
00:06:37You don't have a single coin.
00:06:39Be reasonable for once.
00:06:40I'm rich now.
00:06:41You'll never have to worry about money again.
00:06:42What is your problem?
00:06:44I never cared about your money, Tristan.
00:06:46I cared that you played with my life like a game of dice.
00:06:48Maybe I passed your sick test.
00:06:49But you failed mine.
00:06:51We are done.
00:06:54We are done.
00:07:06Julian, what are you doing here?
00:07:07And where did you get these clothes?
00:07:10Watch it.
00:07:11You're going to ruin the elven silk dad just bought me.
00:07:16Julian, listen to me.
00:07:17I just found out your dad's been lying to me for a very, very long time.
00:07:21It breaks my heart to tell you this, but we must leave this place.
00:07:23We're getting a divorce.
00:07:25Good.
00:07:26Dad always said you were just a peasant trying to crawl into the Moore family fortune anyway.
00:07:31What did you just say?
00:07:35You knew he was faking it?
00:07:36Dude, I had to wear rags and eat garbage because of you.
00:07:39I hate you.
00:07:40Julian, please.
00:07:41You don't mean that.
00:07:42I'm your mother.
00:07:43I held you when you cried.
00:07:45I don't want a kitchen slave for a mother.
00:07:47Lady Rowena is going to be my new mom now.
00:07:51I'm getting a rich, noble mom.
00:07:53I'm getting a rich, noble mom.
00:08:03Julian!
00:08:05Help!
00:08:05I can't quit!
00:08:07Help!
00:08:10Help!
00:08:11Then drown.
00:08:11My life would be way better without a peasant dragging me down.
00:08:15Bye-bye, old mommy!
00:08:42Mommy!
00:08:43Me? Lily? Now, where am I?
00:08:49Lady Lily, there you are!
00:08:51Oh, Lady Vance, you're awake. Lord Cassian will be thrilled.
00:08:56Lord Cassian Thorne?
00:08:57The very same. He dove into that pool himself and pulled you out just in time.
00:09:01But why? How?
00:09:03It's the least he could do after you saved Lily.
00:09:05And thanks to you, she spoke for the very first time.
00:09:08Lily was mute?
00:09:10The healer said losing her mother broke her spirit.
00:09:12She just shut out the world.
00:09:14Where's your mom, sweetie?
00:09:22I had to wear rags and eat garbage because of you.
00:09:25I hate you.
00:09:26I don't want to catch the sleigh for a mother.
00:09:28Lady Vance wants to be my new mom now.
00:09:31My own son doesn't care if I live or die.
00:09:34But this little girl barely knows me, and she clings to me like I'm her whole world.
00:09:41Lady Vance, I've left some fresh clothes for you if you'd like to change.
00:09:45Where's Lord Thorne? I need to thank him.
00:09:47Don't worry. He'll find her.
00:09:49Your Crimson Touch curse is no longer responding to medication alone.
00:09:54You need one compatible woman to bind the curse, or it will consume you.
00:10:00I'll control it, Cassian. Fight it.
00:10:02Don't let her scent get into your head.
00:10:24How is this not working?
00:10:25I took all this out.
00:10:34The curse is getting worse. I'm running out of time.
00:10:37Come in.
00:10:38Daddy!
00:10:40Lily!
00:10:41You said Daddy!
00:10:43I've waited seven years to have you seen her.
00:10:44We owe this miracle to Lady Vane, my lord.
00:10:46She's waiting for you in the grand solar.
00:10:49I just hope she doesn't turn me down.
00:10:55Mommy!
00:10:56Lily!
00:10:58Julian never hugged me like this.
00:11:01Lily's never been like this with anyone.
00:11:04She hadn't even said a word in seven years.
00:11:06James filled me in.
00:11:09Thank you, Lord Thorne,
00:11:12for saving me.
00:11:13Don't mention it.
00:11:15Lily, sweetheart, Lady Vance and I need a word alone.
00:11:22So, Lily's mother, what's...
00:11:26Stop right there.
00:11:30Please, don't come any closer.
00:11:33Lady Vance, I know you're planning to get a divorce.
00:11:36How do you know that?
00:11:37That's not the point.
00:11:40Everything you need to know about me is in there.
00:11:43If you sign a contract, you'll be my wife.
00:11:45What?
00:11:45You're the richest kid in the kingdom?
00:11:47And you want a contract marriage?
00:11:48Is this a joke?
00:11:49I'm not joking.
00:11:50I've found what I want.
00:11:51Once your marriage is officially...
00:11:53Getting divorced doesn't mean I'll rush into another man's castle, Lord Thorne.
00:11:56Marriage is sacred to me, not a transaction.
00:12:00I know what it means.
00:12:01It's important to me, too.
00:12:03Lily needs a mother.
00:12:04And I need you.
00:12:06Think it over.
00:12:08When you've made your decision,
00:12:10contact me.
00:12:10My signature is in the crystal now.
00:12:19Lord Thorne?
00:12:20Do I smell like the stables or something?
00:12:25Aveline, my curse requires a woman's care.
00:12:28And Lily needs a mother.
00:12:30Marry me for two years,
00:12:31and I'll give you five million gold coins.
00:12:34I know this may sound unreasonable,
00:12:36but the choice is yours.
00:12:39You do seem sincere, Lord Thorne.
00:12:43But I can't marry you.
00:12:50Where have you been?
00:12:51Julian and I are starving!
00:12:53Tristan,
00:12:54I just found out my husband has been lying to me for seven years,
00:12:57and then I nearly drowned.
00:12:58Think you could give me a break?
00:13:00You're always so dramatic!
00:13:03I'm not wasting another second on you.
00:13:05Move.
00:13:06I'm packing.
00:13:11Come on!
00:13:12You know who I am now!
00:13:13How could you still want to leave me?
00:13:14Stop waving your bloody gold in my face.
00:13:17Fine, then.
00:13:17You know what, Aveline?
00:13:18You're nothing without me.
00:13:19You'll see.
00:13:20You're going to come crawling back to me in a week.
00:13:24I'm done with this marriage, Tristan,
00:13:25and I'm done with you!
00:13:30Then I'll make sure you can't live without me!
00:13:36Put someone on her.
00:13:38I want her broke and desperate with no one else to run to.
00:13:45This is all I have.
00:13:47How many nights will this cover?
00:13:51There are far more pleasurable ways you can pay for a bed.
00:13:55Gorgeous.
00:13:55Don't touch me.
00:13:59Lord Moor made it real clear he's going to make your life hell.
00:14:02Stick with me, though.
00:14:03I'll take real good care of you.
00:14:07Let go of me!
00:14:10You peasant bitch!
00:14:16You did that to yourself!
00:14:18Now get the hell out of here!
00:14:23Then I'll make sure you can't live without me!
00:14:25He lied to me.
00:14:27Why are you standing?
00:14:29Humiliated me.
00:14:30And now he's using his money and power to keep me trapped?
00:14:34It's an arrangement.
00:14:34One you are free to accept or refuse.
00:14:37The choice is entirely yours.
00:14:39Lord Thorne.
00:14:41Help.
00:14:50Lord Thorne?
00:14:53Lord Thorne?
00:14:54Tristan!
00:14:58So, what say you now, Aveline?
00:15:00Crawl back into my carriage, and everything you've ever wanted can be yours.
00:15:05I'm getting a divorce.
00:15:07But why?
00:15:08I told you the truth, and I'll make it up to you.
00:15:11Most women in this kingdom would kill for what I'm offering.
00:15:14Because you toyed with my soul as if I were dirt beneath your boots.
00:15:16I do not love you anymore, Tristan!
00:15:19No.
00:15:19That's impossible.
00:15:21She can't be over me.
00:15:33Lord Thorne.
00:15:38Lord Thorne.
00:15:40Who the hell is this man?
00:15:44You are safe now.
00:15:45I am taking you to the Grand Apothetory.
00:15:48Put my wife down!
00:15:50Put my wife down!
00:15:52Hey!
00:15:52Are you deaf?
00:15:54Lay another hand on my wife, and I will have your head on a spike.
00:15:57Out of my way, dogs!
00:15:59I am Tristan Moore, heir to the Grand Moored Estate.
00:16:01You got a death wish?
00:16:02Want me to shut them up?
00:16:03Just ignore the fool.
00:16:05So that is why you want a divorce?
00:16:07You already found yourself another man?
00:16:09I see what kind of woman you truly are!
00:16:19Are you all right, Lord Thorne?
00:16:21Drive.
00:16:21Give us my private apothetory.
00:16:22Now!
00:16:25Hold on, Megafix.
00:16:27Just hold on.
00:16:35Hi, honey.
00:16:36Rowena!
00:16:37Listen to me!
00:16:37Something is wrong with Aveline!
00:16:39Some arrogant guy in a grand royal carriage just rode off with her!
00:16:43And?
00:16:44Why do you care?
00:16:45A cheap, lowborn woman like her throwing herself at other men shouldn't surprise you, Tristan.
00:16:50Watch your mouth!
00:16:51That's my wife you're talking about!
00:16:53Oh my god!
00:16:53Are you seriously putting a fight with me over that peasant?
00:16:55She is divorcing you, Tristan!
00:16:57Let her go!
00:16:58No.
00:16:59Aveline is mine.
00:17:01If this nobody in a fancy velvet coat thinks he can just steal what's mine, I'll show him
00:17:06the true power of the Moor family.
00:17:09Out of all the fine carriages in my stale, you brought me this slow piece of junk?
00:17:12What are you waiting for, you idiot?
00:17:14Drive!
00:17:14Follow that carriage!
00:17:15Lord, we cannot.
00:17:18We dare not follow the owner of that crest.
00:17:20What do you mean we can't?
00:17:22Name one person in this kingdom who can stand against the Moors and get away with it!
00:17:27That would be High Lord Cassian Thorne.
00:17:32That royal carriage plate, the number alone is an ancient royal rune!
00:17:36I heard Lord Thorne paid 700,000 gold piece for it at a crown auction.
00:17:41Cassian Thorne?
00:17:42No way.
00:17:43A guy that powerful wouldn't give a damn about of lane, would he?
00:17:48Go find out everything!
00:17:50Now!
00:17:53She's stable, mostly just exhausted and malnourished.
00:17:57The head injury isn't severe, but I want to keep her here for a few days under our healing
00:18:00wards just to be sure.
00:18:01Thank you, healer.
00:18:05What kind of monster treats his own wife like that?
00:18:25Where am I?
00:18:30Lord Thorne?
00:18:33You're in my private apothetary.
00:18:35You're safe here.
00:18:36Get some rest.
00:18:38You saved me again, didn't you?
00:18:42Lady Vand.
00:18:43Thank you, Lord Thorne.
00:18:45You always seem to show up at the exact right moment.
00:18:50It's fine.
00:18:51Just please let go of my head.
00:18:54That marriage covenant you offered, I'm in.
00:18:59Are you sure?
00:19:00You've rescued me twice now.
00:19:01Whatever this curse is that you have, I want to help you break it.
00:19:04The curse is complicated.
00:19:06If a woman so much as touches me, it triggers a violent physical reaction deep inside my body.
00:19:12If it's too much for you to handle, I completely understand.
00:19:15So it's a desire thing?
00:19:17Is that what you mean?
00:19:17Do you mean it triggers your arousal and the treatment is me sleeping with you?
00:19:23Direct.
00:19:23I appreciate that.
00:19:24Yes.
00:19:25At this point, consistent contact with a single compatible partner is the only thing my healer believes can keep my
00:19:31curse under control.
00:19:32I hope I haven't offended you.
00:19:34This isn't who I am.
00:19:36I had resigned myself to taking ten times the regular medicine.
00:19:39But ever since I met you...
00:19:41Ever since you met me?
00:19:42What?
00:19:44Even ten times the dose doesn't work anymore.
00:19:47And you're right.
00:19:49Marriage isn't a joke.
00:19:50That's why I wanted to be honest with you before we sign any papers.
00:19:55Think about it.
00:19:56If this is something you can accept, then we'll move forward.
00:19:58For now, get some rest.
00:20:01When I held your hand just now, did it make things worse or better?
00:20:18You look much better.
00:20:20Thanks to you, Lord Thorne.
00:20:22Are you sure it's okay for me to stay with you?
00:20:25Of course.
00:20:27Tristan took every last cop and you owned.
00:20:29I won't let you end up sleeping in the mud.
00:20:32I won't let you end up sleeping in the mud.
00:20:32I won't let you end up sleeping in the mud.
00:20:35I won't let you end up sleeping in the mud.
00:20:38Damn it.
00:20:40No elixirs left.
00:20:41For years, a couple of elixirs kept this curse completely locked down.
00:20:45And I met Aveline.
00:20:47Now, no amount can stop my body from reacting to her.
00:20:52How am I supposed to keep myself under control around her?
00:20:56Are you all right?
00:20:57Yes, I'm fine.
00:20:59But right now, please don't talk to me.
00:21:02So unfair.
00:21:04He's a gentleman.
00:21:05But he's cursed with carrying a condition like this.
00:21:08And all I want to do is help him heal.
00:21:16Mommy!
00:21:18Hey!
00:21:19Who's an excited little lady?
00:21:23Mommy, please stay.
00:21:31Hi, Thorne.
00:21:33Hi, Thorne.
00:21:37What is it?
00:21:39Our marriage agreement.
00:21:40We can discuss the contract later.
00:21:42Your rooms are ready.
00:21:43James will show you the way.
00:21:45Okay.
00:21:53Right this way, Lady Vance.
00:21:55This, this is my room?
00:21:57If there is anything that isn't to your liking, Lord Thorne would be more than happy changed.
00:22:05No, it's...
00:22:07It's perfect.
00:22:09Is that fresh lavender?
00:22:10Lavender helps you sleep.
00:22:12Lord Thorne specifically ordered fresh lavender for your room.
00:22:15I lived with Tristan for seven years and he never showed me this kind of care.
00:22:19Lord Thorne said it is the least he could do.
00:22:22He also wanted you to know that whether you sign the marriage contract or not, he'll provide whatever you need.
00:22:27No pressure and no rush, Lady Vance.
00:22:29Read it whenever you are ready.
00:22:31Please thank him for his kindness.
00:22:33Once I've decided, I'll tell him myself.
00:22:40She's going to think I'm some sort of monster, aren't you?
00:22:43No, that isn't who I am.
00:22:51Aveline, please believe me.
00:23:09Aveline.
00:23:12Lord Thorne?
00:23:13Are you still awake?
00:23:19Lady Vance?
00:23:20Hi, Lord Thorne.
00:23:21I wanted to give you my decision in person.
00:23:25Tomorrow.
00:23:26Please.
00:23:28This is not a good time.
00:23:29Your curse is acting up again, isn't it?
00:23:31I am fine.
00:23:33Go.
00:23:33Get some rest.
00:23:35I signed the contract, Lord Thorne.
00:23:38I want to help you.
00:23:42Lord Thorne, please open the door.
00:23:43Let me help.
00:23:45No.
00:23:46Not right now.
00:23:47Go back to your room.
00:23:48Please let me see you.
00:23:49You're worrying me.
00:23:50Get it together, Cassian.
00:23:52You are not a beast.
00:23:53If you don't open this door, I'll get James.
00:23:55And a healer.
00:24:07Lord Thorne.
00:24:08You see, I am perfectly fine.
00:24:11I don't need any help.
00:24:13Wait.
00:24:13Even if I did, I won't touch you before your divorce is fanified.
00:24:17I wouldn't do that to you.
00:24:18No, not before we're legally married.
00:24:21Until then, I won't ask for anything that crosses the line.
00:24:23You don't need to be ashamed of this.
00:24:25If I am choosing to marry you, then I am choosing to accept all of you.
00:24:31Still, this isn't the right moment.
00:24:33I understand.
00:24:35I'll go.
00:24:36Good night, Lady Valance.
00:24:37Good night, Lord Thorne.
00:24:44Your Crimson Touch curse amplifies your physical and sensory desires far beyond any normal.
00:24:51You must be incredibly clever.
00:24:53If you move too quickly, the sheer intensity of your passion will terrify your problems.
00:24:59Aveline, I need to take this slow or I'll scare you away.
00:25:09If this isn't about the divorce, break the connection.
00:25:11Oh, come on, Aveline.
00:25:12Will you give this a rest?
00:25:13You are my wife.
00:25:14Pack your things and come home.
00:25:16I will finalize my divorce.
00:25:18And then, Lord Thorne, I am going to help you heal.
00:25:28Morning, Lily.
00:25:30You drew this?
00:25:32Mommy, Daddy, and me.
00:25:34Oh, this is beautiful.
00:25:36I love it.
00:25:40Good morning, Lady Vance.
00:25:41Lord Thorne had the Royal Tailors curiate these garments specifically for you.
00:25:45Oh, this is for me?
00:25:46Hopefully there's something here you'll like.
00:25:48Get changed at your leisure and come downstairs for breakfast.
00:25:50Lord Thorne is waiting.
00:26:00You look absolutely breathtaking.
00:26:02The fit is perfect.
00:26:03Thank you, Lord Cassian.
00:26:04My pleasure.
00:26:05And please, call me Cassian.
00:26:07I love all of this.
00:26:10How do you know me so well?
00:26:11If I'm going to take care of you, I need to know what you like.
00:26:25What is it?
00:26:26What's wrong?
00:26:26It's my son, Julian.
00:26:28He's sick.
00:26:28Julian is really sick, Aveline.
00:26:30He's crying for his mom.
00:26:31I can't handle this by myself.
00:26:34I have to go.
00:26:35I have to go.
00:26:45It's all right, Lily.
00:26:47Aveline just has something important to take care of.
00:26:49She will be back, I promise.
00:26:59Well, you've got to be fast.
00:27:04Where's Julian?
00:27:05Tell me where he is, Tristan!
00:27:07Sit down first.
00:27:09I don't have time for your games.
00:27:11Where's my son?
00:27:11I got the divorce papers.
00:27:17They were delivered by the high magistrates of the Thorn Guild.
00:27:21How long have you been sneaking around and hooking up with Cassian Thorne?
00:27:25That's none of your business.
00:27:27Where is my son?
00:27:28Answer me!
00:27:28I was wondering how a penniless courier could suddenly afford the kingdom's most expensive legal mages!
00:27:33Really climbing up the social ladder, aren't you?
00:27:35So tell me, how long has it been?
00:27:36How long have you been sleeping with him behind my back?
00:27:38You are the one who broke our vows and cheated, Tristan.
00:27:41Not me!
00:27:42I am not asking your family for a single copper piece.
00:27:45Just sign the paper so we can both be free.
00:27:49Free?
00:27:50Powerful lords let Thorn swap women the way knights swap hunting falcons.
00:27:54The moment he gets bored of you, he will toss them into the gutter for his next prize.
00:27:58Enough, Tristan.
00:27:59I know who he is.
00:28:01You are the only person who has ever treated me like an object.
00:28:04Or did you already forget your pathetic little gold digger test?
00:28:09You're still hung up on that?
00:28:10And after all I've done for you, when you got pregnant, I married you.
00:28:16Right away.
00:28:17I didn't even ask a paternity spell.
00:28:19A paternity spell?
00:28:21Yeah.
00:28:22I saw you go in the wrong room that night.
00:28:29You disgust me!
00:28:30If you really think Julian isn't yours, then hand him over.
00:28:33Where is he?
00:28:37Julian!
00:28:39My sweet boy!
00:28:40Do you have a fever?
00:28:42How are you still alive?
00:28:46Julian, behave.
00:28:47Your mom came to see you.
00:28:49Don't talk to her like that.
00:28:49I told you, Dad!
00:28:50I don't want this poor peasant mom anymore!
00:28:56Julian's not sick.
00:28:57Is he you lied again just to get me here?
00:28:59You wouldn't have come otherwise.
00:29:00Aveline, look, I can't do this without you.
00:29:03You've said your pace.
00:29:04You've slapped me twice.
00:29:06And I'm still not going to let you divorce me because I love you.
00:29:09Sign the parchment, Tristan.
00:29:11This isn't love.
00:29:12It's sickness.
00:29:15You really believe a high lord like Cassian Thorne actually cares about you, don't you?
00:29:23Look at this before you make a fool of yourself.
00:29:27He is getting married.
00:29:28The entire royal city is gossiping about it.
00:29:31Don't tell me you didn't know.
00:29:34Of course they know.
00:29:38He is marrying me.
00:29:42What did you just say?
00:29:44You heard me.
00:29:45So sign the papers and let me marry him the right way.
00:29:48Marry you?
00:29:49Come off it, Aveline!
00:29:50Do you honestly think I'm going to buy a pathetic lie like that?
00:29:52We were together for seven years, Tristan.
00:29:55You know I don't lie.
00:29:57Why in the other world would a high lord marry you?
00:30:00What do you even have to offer?
00:30:02Unlike you, he sees me as I am.
00:30:05And he is serious about committing to me.
00:30:07So listen carefully.
00:30:08Sign the papers because if Cassian has to deal with you himself, you won't like how it ends.
00:30:12Wow.
00:30:13You really are a gold digger after all.
00:30:16You latched onto Thorne and now you think you're too good for the Moors?
00:30:19Fine!
00:30:23There!
00:30:24Take it!
00:30:26Go chase your little fairy tale!
00:30:28But when Thorne kicks you to the gutter for some highborn lady, don't you dare come begging at my gates!
00:30:33Not a chance in hell.
00:30:35And don't you ever use Julian as bait to trap me again.
00:30:38Try being a decent human being for once.
00:30:47Lady Vance!
00:30:50Lady Lily!
00:30:51She is gone!
00:30:53What?
00:30:53She disappeared right after you left.
00:30:55Lord Thorne is beside himself.
00:30:57Cassian, what happened?
00:31:00I am going to find my mommy.
00:31:04What did she leave?
00:31:06Cassian, I am so sorry.
00:31:08I should have realized that she would...
00:31:10This is not your fault.
00:31:11No, I should have reassured her.
00:31:13I was coming back.
00:31:14Wolverine, look at me.
00:31:16It's okay.
00:31:17We are going to find her together.
00:31:20Do you have any idea where she might go?
00:31:23I've already had my guard search all of her usual spots.
00:31:26I sent riders to alert the city watch.
00:31:28But there is still no word.
00:31:30She is just a little girl who misses her mother.
00:31:34I know where she is.
00:31:50I'm so sorry, Lily.
00:31:55Please, don't leave me again, mommy.
00:31:58I'll have to leave the castle sometimes.
00:32:00But from now on, every time I go,
00:32:02I promise I will tell you where I am going
00:32:04and when I will be back.
00:32:05Alright?
00:32:08Our contract only lasts for two years.
00:32:10When that time is up,
00:32:11how am I supposed to make you stay?
00:32:19Still working, huh?
00:32:21Lily's asleep.
00:32:22She told me she won't be needing
00:32:23the enchanted nightlight tonight.
00:32:26It took some time for me
00:32:27to understand her hand gestures.
00:32:29But she said that with me there,
00:32:31she isn't afraid of the dark anymore.
00:32:34Thank you, Aveline.
00:32:35You have no idea how much you mean to her.
00:32:36I've never seen her this happy.
00:32:38It's getting late.
00:32:39See you in the dining hall
00:32:40for breakfast tomorrow morning?
00:32:41Lord Thorne, Cassian,
00:32:44thank you again for everything.
00:32:45I just wanted to let you know
00:32:46that Tristan finally signed the parchment.
00:32:48He and I are officially divorced.
00:32:51I know.
00:32:52My legal majors informed me.
00:32:53So,
00:32:55I thought that maybe now we
00:32:59could...
00:33:00I've already started planning the wedding.
00:33:03It's in a month.
00:33:04I hope that's okay.
00:33:05The wedding?
00:33:06I thought this was just a contract marriage.
00:33:08Yes, of course.
00:33:09But you deserve a proper wedding,
00:33:11Aveline.
00:33:12And I want to celebrate you,
00:33:13us,
00:33:14publicly,
00:33:15before the entire kingdom.
00:33:16If that's okay with you?
00:33:19I love that, Cassian.
00:33:25I'm sorry.
00:33:27I didn't mean to touch you.
00:33:28It's fine.
00:33:29I just...
00:33:30I need a minute.
00:33:34He is suffering so much,
00:33:36and he needs my help.
00:33:38But are we really going to keep avoiding one another
00:33:40until the wedding day?
00:33:47I need to tell the wedding is going to take everything.
00:33:52Cassiel,
00:33:53are you okay?
00:33:54Hi, Aveline.
00:33:55Sorry,
00:33:56I'm fine.
00:33:58Everything's under control.
00:34:00Then let me see.
00:34:10Just let her see you,
00:34:11and she'll stop worrying.
00:34:12One look.
00:34:13That's all you have to get through.
00:34:18See?
00:34:19I'm perfectly fine.
00:34:20I...
00:34:22Okay, thank you.
00:34:24Now that I know you're all right,
00:34:25I'll let you go.
00:34:27Wait!
00:34:28What is it?
00:34:31Nothing.
00:34:31I just...
00:34:32It doesn't look like you're in your room.
00:34:35I'm in your study.
00:34:37She's wearing a nightgown.
00:34:39Sitting at my chair.
00:34:40Her chair is really comfortable,
00:34:42you know?
00:34:44End the spell.
00:34:46Break the connection right now.
00:34:48Hell,
00:34:48why won't my hands listen to me?
00:34:53Aveline,
00:34:53you should probably cut the magic connection now.
00:34:55Cassian, please.
00:34:57Let me help you.
00:35:00It's the new silk nightgown you bought for me.
00:35:03Do you like it?
00:35:04Yes,
00:35:05I do.
00:35:06How about now?
00:35:09Lower.
00:35:35I'm so sorry, Aveline.
00:35:37I completely lost control.
00:35:44A whole hour.
00:35:46That is some incredible stamina.
00:35:49And that intense look on his face.
00:35:51I can't remember the last time
00:35:53I felt so attracted to someone.
00:35:58Did she fall asleep?
00:36:03Or...
00:36:04Did I scare her off?
00:36:09Aveline?
00:36:11Is everything alright?
00:36:24Aveline?
00:36:25Is everything alright?
00:36:43Uh, you didn't answer my magic messages, so I thought I was terrified something had happened to you.
00:36:51I was in the shower.
00:36:52I was in the shower.
00:36:52What'd you say?
00:36:53Wait, as long as everything is fine, there's no need to look.
00:37:05Sorry, I...
00:37:07Sorry, I...
00:37:08It's okay.
00:37:10I've crossed enough lines today.
00:37:12I should go.
00:37:13Wait.
00:37:14That video call earlier, did it help?
00:37:21I...
00:37:23Then maybe we should do that more often.
00:37:25Easy, Cassian. Don't scare her off.
00:37:28Good night, Aveline.
00:37:32You've always wanted to study with Grandmaster Charlotte Silas, isn't that right?
00:37:37So you know about that too?
00:37:41It is a pass to the Grand Kingdom perfumery competition.
00:37:44The Master is taking students again.
00:37:46Good night.
00:37:47The last time I pursued my dream, Rowena ruined it.
00:37:51This time, nothing will stop me.
00:37:53Thank you, Cassian.
00:38:02Cassian bought all of this for me?
00:38:08Aveline, these are for you to practice.
00:38:10I will travel to the northern borders on business for two weeks.
00:38:14Please take care of Lily.
00:38:16I'll be back before her birthday.
00:38:18Journey to the borders?
00:38:20That is quite sudden.
00:38:25Forgive me, Aveline.
00:38:26I just can't lose control and scare you away before the wedding.
00:38:33Okay.
00:38:34Picked out all of Lily's daily necessities.
00:38:37Now what should I get her for her birthday?
00:38:40My first gift to her must be special.
00:38:42Of all the people I had to run into,
00:38:45you still fetch your own supplies like some common kitchen maid?
00:38:48I thought you were living the grand fantasy of a billionaire lord's fiancé.
00:38:52Waking up yet?
00:38:53My bond with the Thorne family has never been stronger.
00:38:56Mind your own business, Rowena.
00:38:58You truly think acting as a maid will win over that mute child and make you Lady Thorne?
00:39:02You are just free labor to him.
00:39:05Cassian would never marry a bottom trailer like you.
00:39:09And what makes you think he won't?
00:39:10He bought an entire private island for the wedding.
00:39:13The gown was custom-made by the finest silk weavers in the capital.
00:39:16And the diamonds?
00:39:16He bought so many, he practically threw the entire royal market into chaos.
00:39:21He never mentioned a word of that to me.
00:39:23Clearly, the future Lady Thorne is a woman of high noble birth.
00:39:26Not some pathetic, glorified nanny he hired to watch his mute, motherless child.
00:39:30I am pathetic.
00:39:32You have been throwing yourself at Tristan for years.
00:39:34And he's still not pleased to ring on your finger.
00:39:36What does that say about you?
00:39:39Are you calling me desperate, peasant?
00:39:41Whatever you say, Aveline.
00:39:43In the end, I will hold all the power and you will have absolutely nothing.
00:39:48And including this.
00:39:49Grandmaster Charlotte Sillis.
00:39:50The finest perfumer in the kingdom.
00:39:52If you hadn't sabotaged my studies years ago, I'd probably be her student already.
00:39:57Well, she is taking students again.
00:39:59Too bad low-born trash like you.
00:40:02Never get invited into royal academies.
00:40:04Tristian pulled a lot of strings to get this.
00:40:07For me.
00:40:08And what makes you so sure I don't already have one?
00:40:11Are you suggesting High Lord Cassyn Thorne would lower his dignity to fetch a common girl a royal past?
00:40:17Do not make me laugh.
00:40:18You will find out soon enough.
00:40:19Just how much she values me.
00:40:21Even your own son sends his regards.
00:40:23Julian wishes you were gone forever!
00:40:25So wake up, Aveline!
00:40:26You will never be anything more than a nanny!
00:40:30If you really want me gone from your life, Julian...
00:40:34I was going to bake your favorite honey cakes today.
00:40:44Smells tasty, right?
00:40:46Want to try one?
00:40:48A toast to cakes.
00:40:52These came out nicely, didn't they?
00:40:54You like them, Lily?
00:40:58Show me Aveline!
00:40:59Let's see what that useless servant is slacking off with.
00:41:10Those are my honey cakes!
00:41:12That broke woman used to only make them for me!
00:41:15How dare she hug someone else!
00:41:22Fine!
00:41:23Ignore me then!
00:41:24I'll just go find Rowine!
00:41:26She is my new mother now anyway!
00:41:32Rowina?
00:41:33Where are you?
00:41:35Julian, I'm busy right now.
00:41:37But you're a big boy.
00:41:38Go play by yourself.
00:41:39Bye!
00:41:41Rowine used to always bring me fancy toys and snacks.
00:41:44She said once Aveline is gone,
00:41:46I don't have to pretend to be broke anymore,
00:41:49and I could have all the toys I wanted.
00:41:51Broke Mommy's gone now,
00:41:53but Rowine barely comes to see me.
00:41:57Aveline.
00:41:59Come back to the manor.
00:42:09Dad, wake up and look!
00:42:11She is baking honey cakes for some other kids!
00:42:14She didn't save a single fight for me!
00:42:16Go complain to your mother,
00:42:18and tell her to brew me some herbal broth.
00:42:20My head is splitting in two.
00:42:22Dad!
00:42:23Mom is gone!
00:42:24She left us a long time ago!
00:42:29Aveline, I am giving you one week.
00:42:32Return to my bed before Cassian Thorne's wedding,
00:42:35and I'll let all of this slide.
00:42:42Aveline!
00:42:50A hot soup.
00:42:52Who sent this, James?
00:43:00I had the royal chefs brew it for you.
00:43:02Just a little good luck token for tomorrow morning.
00:43:05Go on, taste it.
00:43:08Calories this late?
00:43:09I've got a wedding dress to fit into.
00:43:11Or have you forgotten?
00:43:13Your body is perfect, Aveline.
00:43:14A bowl of soup won't change that.
00:43:16Now or ever.
00:43:19So, you won't be back yet?
00:43:21Why?
00:43:22Are you alright?
00:43:23I am.
00:43:24I'm just a little nervous.
00:43:26The royal perfumery competition begins tomorrow.
00:43:29I hate that I can't be there.
00:43:31You have nothing to worry about, okay?
00:43:33I've taken care of everything.
00:43:47That's her.
00:43:49Grandmaster Charlotte Silas.
00:43:51I never thought I'd get to see her in person.
00:43:53Oh, look, it's Aveline.
00:43:55Oh, look, it's Aveline.
00:43:56Pretending like you understand high-class noble art again.
00:43:59Need me to explain?
00:44:01Can you two stop lingering around me like swamp gas?
00:44:04You're ruining the sense for me.
00:44:06Please.
00:44:06You sleep your way into one invitation from a thorn,
00:44:09and suddenly you think you're an artist?
00:44:10Scent blending at this level takes real talent.
00:44:12I was with you for seven years.
00:44:14If you had any, I'd know.
00:44:16Would you?
00:44:17Well, maybe not before, Rolina.
00:44:18But now I do.
00:44:19She's won awards all over the kingdom, you know.
00:44:22Seven years ago.
00:44:24The exact same year she stole my perfume formula thesis,
00:44:27framed me, and got me expelled from the Royal Academy.
00:44:31Funny how the moment you couldn't steal my work anymore,
00:44:33your trophies completely dried up for me.
00:44:36Art requires a proper noble education, Aveline, and time.
00:44:41Great.
00:44:41Then leave, because you're wasting mine.
00:44:43I have an appointment with Grandmaster Silas.
00:44:45Don't tell me you actually think she's going to accept a commoner like you!
00:44:49And what if she does?
00:44:50Everyone here has either wealth, high connections, or pure talent.
00:44:55Why would she make an exception for you?
00:45:00Guess we'll have to find out.
00:45:06Grandmaster Silas?
00:45:08Hi.
00:45:08I am Aveline Vance.
00:45:10Ah, so you are Aveline.
00:45:12How are you?
00:45:13She knows who I am.
00:45:15Grandmaster, I've wanted to be an apprentice of yours for as long as I can remember.
00:45:18I was truly hoping you'd give me the chance.
00:45:20I'd love that Grandmaster as well.
00:45:21I'm certain my name rings a bell to your ears too.
00:45:23I am Rowena Beckett, one of the biggest rising stars in Kingdom Perfumeries.
00:45:28Reputation means absolutely nothing to me.
00:45:31Show me your actual work.
00:45:33Oh, I have brought plenty of illustrations and ingredient notes.
00:45:36Look here.
00:45:36I do not judge art by parchment drawings.
00:45:39If you want this, prove your worth.
00:45:41Right here.
00:45:42Right now.
00:45:43Here?
00:45:44Right now?
00:45:44Well, gladly.
00:45:46There is a full fragrance salar in the back, stocked with the finest flowers, herbs, and
00:45:51rare essences from across the kingdom.
00:45:53Choose whatever ingredients you wish.
00:45:55You have three hours to create your perfume.
00:45:58Three hours?
00:45:59More than enough.
00:46:01What is the theme?
00:46:03Love.
00:46:06Didn't expect this little challenge to draw such a crowd.
00:46:09Guess love never gets old.
00:46:11All right, let's see what our two young perfumers have for us.
00:46:15Good evening, lords and ladies.
00:46:17I am Rowena Beckett.
00:46:19Though I highly doubt a perfumer of my state needs an introduction.
00:46:22She's Rowena Beckett?
00:46:24The legendary Rowena Beckett?
00:46:26I thought her talents had died out.
00:46:27She's been completely off the radar for years.
00:46:29I cannot wait to see what masterpiece she's brewed for her grand comeback.
00:46:47walk us through your vision it's called priceless love when you love someone you give them the best
00:46:53money can buy love and luxury go hand in hand to show that i built the base notes out of
00:46:59premium
00:46:59oil extracted from black rose stems definitely did not come cheap but where are the top notes
00:47:04where is the bloom of the fragrance i didn't use ordinary blossoms just the pure distilled essence
00:47:09of the stems which i had magically linked and infused with liquid gold leaf and the king proto
00:47:14extracts are magically gilded in gold powder as well they are i chose them as the focal point
00:47:20because they are bold dramatic and utterly impossible to ignore i paired them with rare
00:47:26parrot tulip resins for the same reason those i left untouched by gold the deep red tint of the
00:47:33liquid already speaks longings pure passion and love and with gold ribbon woven throughout the
00:47:39base of the crystal bottle yes rowena this is certainly an incredibly expensive glad you noticed
00:47:45grandmaster and i'm sure you'll agree at this point there's not much to compete over let's see the next
00:47:51one grandmaster i'm aveline's ex-husband you need to know that aveline doesn't know the first thing
00:48:00about perfume blending i really wouldn't waste your time on this you fear lady beckett might lose this
00:48:06challenge don't you no i i just don't want to see aveline embarrass herself that's all now i see why
00:48:14you are the ex move aside step forward lady vance
00:48:26i wish you an unknown going up against rowena beckett with that
00:48:50that's it the cellars are full of powerful legendary ingredients and you chose to bottle common field
00:48:55weeds pretty glass aveline but it's still worthless let us hear her speak first it's called still
00:49:02water silent love it was inspired by someone i have come to care about quite deeply to me he's like
00:49:08this black hero tulip extract cool quiet hard to read but if you get close oh spare us the pathetic
00:49:14fairy mind your tongue lady unless you wish to be banished from my academy right now
00:49:19if you do get close and let the scent unfold you see what's beyond the icy layers something real
00:49:26something steady loving and of true value that's what these starlight crystals represent
00:49:32he taught me that real love is quiet calm like a scent that doesn't scream for attention but it's there
00:49:38all the time waiting to be noticed very well done lady vanson's peace wins what no way
00:49:49i know pure raw talent when i see it and with everyone here as witness i am officially taking
00:49:56aveline vance as my next apprentice thank you grandmaster this this means everything to me
00:50:04the pleasure's all mine i need to make sure this gift of yours isn't wasted it makes absolutely no
00:50:11sense how does her one pathetic lonely scent beat my golden masterpiece
00:50:18you really want to know yes i do i saw what you were going for you wanted power wealth and
00:50:25absolute
00:50:26dominance but rowena you hoarded the most expensive magical ingredients in the world only to distill them
00:50:31into a suffocating bitter poison there is no art here only your blind arrogance this isn't love
00:50:38it's numbers it's leverage it's a debt you expect someone else to keep paying for your affection
00:50:43and this is all that's left and when love becomes transactional a scent is painful to inhale as it is
00:50:50to endure real love doesn't need to prove itself it knows when to hold back when to stay quiet when
00:50:57to
00:50:57wait for the other person to come close enough to see it for themselves rowena's piece screams look what i
00:51:03spent on you aveline's piece whispers i see what you hold back my challenge today was never about
00:51:12the coin spent rowena it was about love and you clearly do not understand the difference
00:51:20what if i told you aveline cheated
00:51:24aveline cheated how we went to the same academy years ago i know her tricks she knows nothing of real
00:51:32alchemy she simply copies the formulas of true highborn artists like me it's all right aveline
00:51:37just admit the truth offer your apologies and i'll help smooth everything over that's not true
00:51:44i won and this is my blend i didn't copy anything stop you're still bitter and jealous about rowena aren't
00:51:53you so you had to compete and ruin her career didn't you i knew you weren't over me wow
00:52:00you truly live in your own delusion don't you trust me you got caught so apologize now if i
00:52:07somehow copied you then prove it summon the castle magus to check the serum records of the back room
00:52:13during the three hours i did not copy anyone i need no magical records to see what's going on here
00:52:18the way you spoke of your fragrance it came from a genuine place of love if you don't mind me
00:52:24asking
00:52:25the man you mentioned he's your my fiance we're getting married soon grandmaster please don't
00:52:30listen to this aveline isn't well i mean honestly can you imagine lord cassia thorne marrying her
00:52:35it's too noisy in here don't you think come with me aveline i should like to hear more
00:52:42about your vision for the future of our craft
00:52:51hey look i did not mean what i said back there in the hall you really do know what you're
00:52:55doing
00:52:55with this perfume stuff don't you and if i do i thought this was all just some jealous petty
00:53:00game to spite rowena when did you learn to blend magic and oils like that now you're interested in
00:53:06my life fine you are right i never really tried to get to know you but i see you now
00:53:11aveline give
00:53:12me another chance marry me again please you done because i'm busy you truly believe cassis then is
00:53:21actually going to marry you i cannot wait to see the utter despair on your face when he eventually
00:53:25casts you aside i cannot wait to see the look on laws at our wedding
00:53:38cassian you're back finished up early at the border so i came straight home
00:53:43how did everything go better than i ever dreamed grandmaster silas took me on as her apprentice
00:53:49that's amazing
00:53:53shoot i wish i'd gotten you a better gift you already gave me one what do you mean
00:53:59grandmaster already knew my name that was you wasn't it yes but i only sent her your portfolio
00:54:07anonymously i swear thank you cassian thank you for giving me back my dream it was it was my pleasure
00:54:24that was too close i almost lost it back there
00:54:32evelyn let me help
00:54:37evelyn don't
00:54:40but i want to don't you do not worry there are other ways i can comfort you
00:54:46that was too close to me
00:54:57i don't know
00:54:57i don't know
00:54:57i don't know
00:55:00i don't know
00:55:05i don't know
00:55:11i don't know
00:55:16i don't know
00:55:41her like that she loves you more than anything just look around will you is all this enough
00:55:47i don't know
00:55:47i don't know she has never owned anything like this before but would she really come back to us
00:55:54she will
00:55:54she still cares for us she has to and i already apologized
00:55:58but paradise island
00:56:00have all of this shipped there i'm hosting my wedding on the exact same day and in the exact same
00:56:03palace as cassia thorn right away lord
00:56:05that way when cassian thorn marries a highborn lady who actually belongs in his noble world and breaks avilene's heart
00:56:12i will be standing right there to pick up the pieces
00:56:16your mom's coming back tomorrow
00:56:18you hear that
00:56:19i promise
00:56:44what's wrong with this one
00:57:00that's the one
00:57:02that's the one
00:57:08that's the one
00:57:16i can't believe it
00:57:18i am finally marrying cassian
00:57:22mom
00:57:23julian
00:57:25what are you doing here
00:57:26dad sent me to come get you
00:57:30your dad's here
00:57:32yeah
00:57:33he wants to talk to you
00:57:36i have nothing to say to him
00:57:38dad said if you get married we won't be a family anymore
00:57:42he just wants to see you one last time
00:57:44please
00:57:46mom
00:57:49fine
00:57:50where is he
00:57:52i'll take you
00:57:55avilene
00:57:57tristan
00:57:59what is the meaning of all this
00:58:01i was wrong to lie to you all those years but you made mistakes too okay
00:58:04and i still love you
00:58:06and i did all this to prove it
00:58:08the best proposal anyone could ask from now on this is how life is going to be with me anything
00:58:13you want it's yours
00:58:23avilene
00:58:25will you marry me
00:58:28what are you doing right now
00:58:31i am proposing
00:58:32for real this time
00:58:34years ago you didn't even know i was a wealthy lord i gave you nothing and you devoted yourself to
00:58:39me anyway
00:58:39it's time i made that right
00:58:42baby
00:58:43come back to me
00:58:50i booked the entire estate here on paradise island just for you
00:58:54i bought the largest diamond the royal merchants could find
00:58:59i can make up for every single mistake
00:59:02we can start over avilene
00:59:04please
00:59:09tristan
00:59:11do you honestly believe i'd take you back
00:59:14after everything you've done
00:59:15but
00:59:17i was never good to you
00:59:18if you can't forgive me then why did you stay with me all those years in the first place
00:59:28why
00:59:29because i didn't know this twisted man was the real you
00:59:33i gave you seven years tristan
00:59:36but everything was built on a lie since day one
00:59:42i know i was wrong please forgive me
00:59:44i swear by the gods i have changed
00:59:47it's fine that you've been with cassie and thorne i don't care about that
00:59:49i just want you back
00:59:51it is over tristan
00:59:54what about julian
00:59:56he's your son
00:59:59mommy please
01:00:03mom please don't leave again
01:00:05i won't say mean stuff anymore
01:00:07i'll be good
01:00:09i promise
01:00:10you cannot simply abandon your own child
01:00:22bye bye old mommy
01:00:24mommy please
01:00:29you can't feel nothing for me i don't believe that
01:00:33tristan put that down
01:00:35what are you doing
01:00:36you won't just stand there and watch me bleed
01:00:39i know you won't
01:00:41yes
01:00:42you're too much of a narcissist to actually hurt yourself
01:00:49i am trying to save you abilene
01:00:51i keep telling you cassie and thorne is marrying a high born lady today
01:00:55and when he does
01:00:56you are going to be the laughing stock of the entire kingdom
01:00:58mom
01:00:59listen about that
01:01:03listen about that
01:01:30thank you all for being here today to celebrate our union
01:01:36you've got to be kidding me
01:01:38abilene and cassian
01:01:40do you take each other
01:01:41for richer or poorer
01:01:42in sickness and in health
01:01:44to love and cherish until death do you part
01:01:47i do
01:01:48you may now exchange rings
01:01:50my beautiful wife
01:01:51this ring carries with it the ancient legacy of the thorn bloodline
01:01:56from this day forward you are the lady of my entire estate
01:02:01you may now kiss the bride
01:02:03wait
01:02:10you're my mom
01:02:11you can't be somebody else's
01:02:17but julian you stopped wanting me remember
01:02:20when i fell into that pool you just stood there and watched me drown
01:02:24i was wrong
01:02:26please mommy
01:02:27don't leave me
01:02:29it's okay abilene
01:02:31why don't you take him someplace quiet where you two can talk
01:02:45how'd it go?
01:02:47julian said if i marry you i will be giving him up forever
01:02:52cassian i
01:02:53he's just a child abilene
01:02:54he doesn't understand what he's saying
01:02:57you're his mother
01:02:59and you never have to give him up
01:03:00whether you're married to me or not
01:03:04cassian
01:03:04he just needs some time
01:03:06we can reschedule the wedding when he's more settled
01:03:10thank you
01:03:14avilene help me please
01:03:15our carriage
01:03:17we struck a boulder on the pass
01:03:19julian is bleeding heavily
01:03:21i think he is dying
01:03:31what happened?
01:03:32what happened?
01:03:33this is your fault
01:03:35he cried the whole trip
01:03:36he kept trying to climb out of the carriage
01:03:38then why did you keep going?
01:03:40you should have stopped the carriage
01:03:44he's stable for now
01:03:45but he needs a transfusion
01:03:46and we don't have enough ab type blood in storage
01:03:49we will need to find another donor
01:03:50whatever you need
01:03:51i'll get it
01:03:52anything for julian
01:03:53healer i'm sorry
01:03:56julian's blood type is ab
01:03:58i'm type o
01:03:59how could julian's be ab?
01:04:01the healers must have cast the testing spell incorrectly
01:04:04healer
01:04:04we know how to read the humours of the blood sir
01:04:06the boy is definitively type ab
01:04:09you never allowed me to take julian to the cathedral healers
01:04:12not even for a basic check up
01:04:14unless
01:04:15avilene listen to me
01:04:17julian is our son
01:04:18i want a magical lineage test
01:04:20right now
01:04:26avilene don't
01:04:27we are a family
01:04:29no magical spell or piece of parchment can ever change that
01:04:38julian
01:04:39is it my child?
01:04:41fine
01:04:41so he's not biologically yours
01:04:44you still raised him
01:04:45how is this even possible Tristan?
01:04:47what did you do?
01:04:48avilene
01:04:49i am so sorry
01:04:51i am a complete piece of trash
01:04:53i faked being a poor cripple
01:04:55because of a stupid bit with my friends
01:04:57i said you weren't good enough for me
01:04:59so i didn't want to touch you
01:05:01but then i found out you wanted to study in the foreign kingdoms
01:05:04and i panicked
01:05:05Rowena said if you got pregnant you'd stay
01:05:08so i paid a guard to slip into your room
01:05:11i never thought you'd actually get pregnant
01:05:12and i didn't want to raise a kid that wasn't mine
01:05:15so i switched the babies
01:05:17julian is Rowena's son
01:05:19and i'm mine
01:05:19oh my god
01:05:20i am sorry avilene i
01:05:22you hired a stranger to knock me up and swap my baby for Rowena's?
01:05:26Tristan what is wrong with you?
01:05:28i never meant for it to go this far
01:05:29i know i screwed up
01:05:31please forgive me
01:05:33where is my child?
01:05:34i told the guard to
01:05:36to get rid of it
01:05:39go ahead hit me
01:05:41as many times as it takes if it makes you feel better
01:05:43do not touch me you animal
01:05:45i will find my child
01:05:47you better pray that my baby is still alive
01:05:52avilene!
01:05:57my baby
01:05:59where are you?
01:06:00are you safe?
01:06:04avilene
01:06:05this is the guard Tristan hired that night
01:06:09tell her exactly what happened
01:06:11i'm so sorry lady but i never touched you i swear it
01:06:13Tristan paid me a hundred grand gold coins to take his place to sleep with you
01:06:18i did slip a sleeping potion into your wine
01:06:21i did
01:06:23but you lost consciousness so quickly i panicked
01:06:26i couldn't do it
01:06:28i gave the gold back to Tristan and fled the inn
01:06:31my own son was born with a heart defect
01:06:33i needed the money to pay for his treatment
01:06:36i thought i had no choice
01:06:38i'm sorry
01:06:41then who was in that room with me that night?
01:06:43and where is my baby?
01:06:44i don't know where you wandered after i fled
01:06:46but i do know you gave birth to a baby girl
01:06:48Tristan ordered me to throw her in the river but i couldn't do that either
01:06:52i just couldn't so
01:06:53that same night
01:06:54i left the infant on the steps of the thorn estate
01:06:57the thorn estate?
01:06:59avilene?
01:07:00does that mean lily is your daughter?
01:07:10what does the magic say?
01:07:12lily
01:07:12she is your biological daughter
01:07:16lily
01:07:17lily is my child
01:07:19and?
01:07:21there is another one
01:07:22lily
01:07:24is your daughter too?
01:07:25lily is our daughter
01:07:26so that night
01:07:28it was you
01:07:30oh
01:07:30oh
01:07:35please help me
01:07:37i feel so terrible
01:07:43yes
01:07:44it was me
01:07:45that night
01:07:46that was how i became pregnant with lily
01:07:50mommy
01:07:51lily my baby
01:07:53he found me
01:07:59what the hell is this?
01:08:02you know exactly what this is more
01:08:03you still don't understand what you did do you?
01:08:06well you'll have plenty of decades to ponder it in the royal dungeon
01:08:09i am the sole heir of Tausmoor
01:08:11who the hell do you think you are laying your filthy peasant hands on me?
01:08:16james
01:08:17we've reported your entire family estate to the high crowns trade council
01:08:21housemoor's trading assets and treasury bonds have just plummeted 99%
01:08:25you're finished
01:08:25no
01:08:26that is impossible
01:08:28lord thorn please
01:08:29please show us mercy
01:08:31where's Aveline?
01:08:32i need to see Aveline
01:08:35you don't get to see her ever again
01:08:37what about julian?
01:08:38she raised him for seven years
01:08:40even if he's not technically hers
01:08:42she has to care about him
01:08:43Aveline loves that boy
01:08:45too bad he learned from the two of you how to hurt people
01:08:48but don't worry
01:08:49once you are in the dungeon i'll make sure he's placed in foster care
01:08:53what?
01:08:53no!
01:08:55don't you dare Cassian!
01:08:57that is my son!
01:09:13it is finally over
01:09:16they're going to have to answer for what they've done
01:09:21Cassian what about julian?
01:09:23relax
01:09:24that was for them
01:09:26julian is welcome to live with us
01:09:31with the right guidance we can get him back on track
01:09:38thank you Cassian, thank you for everything
01:09:42Aveline
01:09:42Aveline
01:09:43i completely forgot to bring my suppression on exist today
01:09:46that's okay
01:09:46i helped you seven years ago didn't i?
01:09:48i think i can handle it again
01:09:52i just hope i don't overwhelm you
01:09:57overwhelm me how?
01:09:58Aveline?
01:09:59i'm not done yet
01:10:00mind if i join you?
01:10:14funny
01:10:15we always seem to find our way to one another in water
01:10:18like back in that pool
01:10:19you kissed me back then
01:10:22and you saved my life
01:10:26show me what you've been keeping from me Cassian
01:10:27i want it sober
01:10:29you have no idea how long i've been waiting for this
01:10:34you asked for it
01:10:42again?
01:10:43Cassian
01:10:44i don't think i can take it anymore
01:10:53my curse
01:10:55is completely gone
01:10:57without a single elixir?
01:10:59it wasn't luck seven years ago Cassian
01:11:02Grandmaster Silas was right
01:11:04i carry an ancient healing gift
01:11:06a genius healer and the lady of my heart
01:11:09it seems the gods truly made you to be my salvation ever
01:11:13but even a genius healer has her limits
01:11:16you have completely worn me out
01:11:19i need a break first
01:11:31guess we need a new bed
01:11:33just the first of many
01:11:34i would have to walk away
01:11:35i love you
01:11:35i am
01:11:35i am
01:11:36i am
01:11:36i am
01:11:38but I am
01:11:39i am
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