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00:00:04I'm Allison Clark, an Omega of the Moonlight Crown Pack.
00:00:08In our pack, bloodline decides birth, but one's wolf decides rank.
00:00:14My father is the beta, yet I present as an Omega.
00:00:17Tonight, the pack throws a welcome banquet for someone's return.
00:00:21But honestly, I don't care about that person.
00:00:24I come to this banquet only to see Ethan Iverson.
00:00:27He is our Alpha's adopted son, and he has already been named the future Alpha.
00:00:32Besides, he is the man I've had a crush on since childhood.
00:00:36Stop staring at him.
00:00:38I was just...
00:00:39Yeah, yeah, you were looking around and your eyes suddenly fell on him.
00:00:43Just be confident.
00:00:45You are the beta's daughter. He won't look down on you.
00:00:47No.
00:00:49I want him to see me as an ordinary girl, not his father's beta's daughter.
00:00:57You are beautiful. He will love you back.
00:01:00As my best friend, Teresa knows about my crush on Ethan.
00:01:03But she doesn't understand that in this pack, rank decides everything.
00:01:08Ethan heads this way.
00:01:10Teresa pushes me from the right.
00:01:12I collide into Ethan.
00:01:14His arms wrap tight around my waist.
00:01:21Are you okay?
00:01:22Yeah.
00:01:23Yeah, thank you.
00:01:25Other girls glare at me.
00:01:26They're all in love with Ethan.
00:01:28But I'm different.
00:01:29I like him because he once saved my life.
00:01:32But before I could lose myself in this moment,
00:01:35Julie, Ethan's ex-girlfriend, appears.
00:01:38Ethan glances at me, then turns and leaves with Julie.
00:01:41The two of them talk about me as they walk, without any attempt to hide it.
00:01:46You know her?
00:01:47Hmm.
00:01:48Like she is someone who can be your...
00:01:50She is not my type.
00:01:51Those words stab me like a knife.
00:01:54I've loved him for so long, and yet he crushes my heart like this.
00:01:59I cover my mouth and run out of the hall.
00:02:03Tears blur my vision.
00:02:06A few steps later, I crash straight into a hard chest.
00:02:10I look up.
00:02:11A pair of pitch black eyes stare down at me.
00:02:14Who are you?
00:02:18I ignore him and walk straight past.
00:02:21Only later do I learn that...
00:02:24Tonight's banquet is held...
00:02:26For him.
00:02:28I compose myself and return to Teresa.
00:02:32She is holding her drink, looking at me suspiciously.
00:02:35Are you okay?
00:02:37Nothing.
00:02:37I just went out for some air.
00:02:39I have just brushed it off.
00:02:40When a microphone roars to life on stage.
00:02:44A lavishly dressed noble stands in the middle of the dance floor.
00:02:47His voice booming across the hall.
00:02:49Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome the guest of honor tonight.
00:02:54Today he has finally returned to his pack.
00:02:56Please welcome Ryan Iverson!
00:02:59I follow the crowd and applaud.
00:03:01Ryan is Elfa Neal's biological son.
00:03:04I met him a few times as a child.
00:03:05But after he was sent away for being rebellious and causing trouble, he lost his claim as heir.
00:03:10That was how Ethan became the future Elfa.
00:03:13Over all these years, I have heard nothing about him.
00:03:16I'd say there's another storm brewing in the castle.
00:03:18But I have to admit, he's more handsome than Ethan.
00:03:21When I look up and see who is on stage, my eyes go wide.
00:03:26It's him!
00:03:27Ryan!
00:03:27The rude boy I bumped into at the door just minutes ago.
00:03:32Teresa gets pulled away by other nobles to dance.
00:03:37I head alone toward the far left corner of the hole to find a quiet spot.
00:03:44But my steps suddenly halt.
00:03:46In the dim candlelight, a boy has a girl pinned against the stone wall, kissing her fiercely.
00:03:52As I step closer, the girl blushes, pushes the boy away, and hurries off.
00:03:56The boy snaps his head up.
00:03:58It is him again.
00:04:00Ryan Iverson.
00:04:02You!
00:04:04Yeah, it's me.
00:04:05And for your kind information, this is my feast, baby.
00:04:09He winks at me.
00:04:11I don't want to deal with him anymore.
00:04:13I turn to leave, but before I can take a step, he grabs my wrist.
00:04:18What are you doing?
00:04:19Let go of me!
00:04:23What about the damage you caused?
00:04:26What damage?
00:04:28You just ruined my sweet time with a beauty.
00:04:31Now who pays?
00:04:35He steps closer.
00:04:40Before Ryan can press against me, I shove his chest hard with both hands.
00:04:44Stay away from me.
00:04:53I find Teresa and pull her out of the hall.
00:05:02The moment fresh air hits me, I feel alive again.
00:05:07What's wrong?
00:05:08You look so irritated.
00:05:11I met the most ridiculous man ever.
00:05:15Who?
00:05:17Ryan Iverson.
00:05:21What?
00:05:22What?
00:05:23What did he do?
00:05:24I ruined his fun, and he asked me to pay for it.
00:05:27That bastard!
00:05:29Allison, stay away from Ryan.
00:05:32He is a playboy.
00:05:34He doesn't date.
00:05:35He only fucks.
00:05:37Okay, stop. I don't want to hear it.
00:05:39The next morning, I walk into the garden behind the castle to clear my head.
00:05:43The moment I arrive, I see Ethan and Julie walking side by side along the path.
00:05:49I lose myself in Ethan's profile.
00:05:52He's the only one I want.
00:05:53But his face reminds me of what he said last night.
00:05:57She is not my type.
00:06:03I am about to turn away when suddenly, a hand slams against the stone wall beside me, trapping me between
00:06:11the wall and a hard chest.
00:06:13Ryan looks down at me.
00:06:15I didn't even recognize you last night, Allison Clark.
00:06:18It's been years, and you've become more and more beautiful.
00:06:22I stare at Ryan.
00:06:24That satisfaction in his eyes.
00:06:27Like he just caught a criminal.
00:06:30I glance around.
00:06:32Everyone is watching us.
00:06:34Whispering.
00:06:39What do you want, Ryan?
00:06:42Why didn't you tell me who you were when I asked?
00:06:45I didn't find it important.
00:06:47We're not close anyway.
00:06:48And besides, I already have someone I like.
00:06:53So please don't bother me anymore.
00:06:58Oh, don't tell me it's him.
00:07:01The one you were staring at just now, Ethan?
00:07:04That's none of your business!
00:07:06I shove him away and turn to leave.
00:07:10Behind me, I hear his lazy chuckle.
00:07:14But I don't look back.
00:07:16After that, Ryan doesn't bother me again.
00:07:19He becomes the talk of the castle.
00:07:22A different girl each day.
00:07:24Ethan looks strange near me, too.
00:07:26But I'm avoiding him.
00:07:29I shouldn't be thinking about any of this.
00:07:31A few days later, Teresa and I are walking in the castle courtyard.
00:07:38She suddenly grabs my arm, excited.
00:07:41Your birthday is tomorrow!
00:07:43Tomorrow, I turn 18.
00:07:45The age when werewolves find their destined mates.
00:07:49I haven't mated with anyone.
00:07:54My fated one awaits.
00:07:58Still thinking about Ethan?
00:08:06I'm worried about my mate.
00:08:08I've always felt Ethan is my mate.
00:08:11There's some unexplainable bond between us.
00:08:13But he can't feel it.
00:08:15Otherwise, he would at least try to get close to me.
00:08:18Teresa says she needs to relieve herself.
00:08:20I stand alone by the stone wall at the edge of the courtyard, waiting for her.
00:08:25Just then, from behind a half-open wooden door not far away,
00:08:29I hear low growls and the sounds of a struggle.
00:08:33I push the door open.
00:08:37Two boys have each other by the collars, brawling.
00:08:40It's Ethan and Ryan.
00:08:45Ethan!
00:08:49I rush forward, but Ryan's fist already smashes into Ethan's face.
00:08:54Blood trickles from his lip.
00:08:55Ethan hits the wall.
00:08:57I cup his face.
00:08:59Are you okay?
00:09:00What's happening?
00:09:03Ethan browns and gently pushes my hand away.
00:09:06He wipes the blood with his thumb.
00:09:09I look at Ryan.
00:09:10He glares at me with dark eyes.
00:09:13He's usually all smiles and jokes.
00:09:16I've never seen him like this.
00:09:18Ethan lunges and punches him back hard.
00:09:21They tear into each other again like wild beasts.
00:09:25Stop!
00:09:26I try to pull them apart, but I get shoved.
00:09:30My head slams the wall.
00:09:31I clutch my forehead.
00:09:33And my vision darkens.
00:09:36Don't fight.
00:09:37Darkness swallows me.
00:09:38I wake up in my own bed.
00:09:41Teresa is sitting by the bed, looking at me with concern.
00:09:45You're finally awake.
00:09:47Don't worry, I already told your mother.
00:09:49You slipped and fell.
00:09:50She believed it.
00:09:52What about Ethan?
00:09:54How is he?
00:09:55He looked fine.
00:09:56Just a cut on his lip.
00:09:58He was already gone by the time I got there.
00:10:00I nod, relieved.
00:10:03Stop thinking about it.
00:10:05Your birthday feast is about to start.
00:10:10Go get changed.
00:10:12There's a surprise waiting for you downstairs.
00:10:16Surprise?
00:10:17I change into the long white dress Teresa prepared.
00:10:21And take her by the arm as we walk downstairs.
00:10:26My parents are already waiting for us at the bottom.
00:10:31The moment my mother sees me, she comes forward and hugs me.
00:10:35You look so pretty, my dear.
00:10:38Happy birthday.
00:10:39Thank you, Mom.
00:10:41My father, Glenn, stands beside her.
00:10:44He's the Pax Beta, the Alpha's most trusted deputy.
00:10:48He's always strict with me.
00:10:50But right now, only tenderness fills his eyes.
00:10:56Come see who's here.
00:10:58I follow my mother's gaze to the sofa in the center of the living room.
00:11:03My heart leaps.
00:11:06Standing beside the sofa are Alpha, Neil, and Luna, Ella.
00:11:09And behind them are the Iverson brothers, Ethan and Ryan.
00:11:13It's really a surprise.
00:11:15I glance at Ethan.
00:11:17Surprisingly, he is also looking at me.
00:11:25My child, come here.
00:11:28Your daughter is a big girl now, Glenn.
00:11:31I walk to him and hold his hand.
00:11:36Alpha.
00:11:37I last saw you two years ago.
00:11:39After that, your mother never took you to the pack house with her.
00:11:44My apologies, Alpha.
00:11:46I'll bring her with me next time.
00:11:50Child, do you know Ryan?
00:11:57How could she know him?
00:11:58She is a good girl.
00:12:00Your son is not on a good girl's knowing list.
00:12:03Yes, you are right, Alpha.
00:12:07I think I shouldn't have come to this party either.
00:12:10Ryan stands up and heads to the door.
00:12:15Ethan follows him out.
00:12:17Everyone becomes silent.
00:12:19The rumor is true.
00:12:22Alpha, Neil, and Ryan don't get along.
00:12:24The atmosphere grows awkward.
00:12:26Seeing this, Teresa stands up and goes to the kitchen.
00:12:31Two minutes left.
00:12:33Soon, she comes out with a beautiful cake.
00:12:36It is decorated with white and pink cream, and on top are candles shaped like the numbers one and eight.
00:12:44Wow.
00:12:47When the clock strikes twelve, I close my eyes and make a wish in my mind.
00:12:53I hope I will get my mate soon and move on with my life.
00:13:02I open my eyes and blow out the candles.
00:13:05Everyone claps for me.
00:13:07Happy birthday!
00:13:09Teresa makes me eat a whole big piece of the cake.
00:13:14I giggle and take a tissue to wipe my lips.
00:13:20Everyone laughs at us.
00:13:23Where are they?
00:13:25Let me go check.
00:13:27It's okay, Luna.
00:13:28Allison, go and call them inside.
00:13:35I walk out of my house.
00:13:38Suddenly, I start to feel strange.
00:13:42My breath becomes heavy.
00:13:45And my heart begins to beat fast.
00:13:49The air carries the scent of dark chocolate.
00:13:52Not just the smell of chocolate,
00:13:55but something deeply addictive.
00:13:57I step forward to follow the scent.
00:13:59I see two figures standing beside the road, their backs facing me.
00:14:03My wolf starts to growl in happiness because she has finally found her mate.
00:14:08It is one of them.
00:14:10Suddenly, one of them turns around with red eyes.
00:14:13Mate?
00:14:17I cannot believe it.
00:14:18Ethan is my mate?
00:14:21It is like a dream I have been dreaming of for a long time.
00:14:24Has come true.
00:14:26One day, I went back home alone.
00:14:29A few hooligans saw me and tried to molest me.
00:14:32But in that hazardous moment, Ethan saved me.
00:14:36After that night, my love for him grows deep.
00:14:39I can't imagine my life with anyone else.
00:14:41And he, as it turns out, is also my destined mate.
00:14:47I step towards him.
00:14:53Mate?
00:14:55Someone clears their throat.
00:14:56I turn my head.
00:14:58My attention was so focused on Ethan that I completely overlooked Ryan standing right beside him.
00:15:06Bingo.
00:15:07You've got your prince.
00:15:09Oh, sorry.
00:15:11Your king and your mate.
00:15:13Ryan moves back and leaves the place, leaving me and Ethan alone.
00:15:18I turn to Ethan.
00:15:19His glowing red eyes turn black.
00:15:22He holds my hand.
00:15:24Come with me.
00:15:26Ethan takes me to the forest side.
00:15:28He lets go of my hand and looks at me.
00:15:31I cannot believe this is true.
00:15:34It's true.
00:15:36You are my mate.
00:15:38You don't look surprised.
00:15:40Why, Ethan?
00:15:42Did you know about it?
00:15:44Ethan is silent.
00:15:47Why aren't you saying anything?
00:15:49He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.
00:15:53He turns away from me.
00:15:56Ethan?
00:15:58Allison, I can't accept you.
00:16:01What?
00:16:05I...
00:16:06Is it because of Julie?
00:16:08Not because of her.
00:16:10It's just that...
00:16:15I can't be with an Omega.
00:16:19What do you mean?
00:16:20Look.
00:16:22I know our families are friends.
00:16:24That's why I did not want to tell you about this at first.
00:16:26I started to feel the bond last week.
00:16:29But I don't want this.
00:16:33I knew it.
00:16:35What?
00:16:38I am not your type.
00:16:40I said that because I knew you were behind me.
00:16:43And you still say that?
00:16:46You plan to break my heart?
00:16:49I don't know what you feel for me, but...
00:16:52No!
00:16:54You really don't know how I feel for you!
00:16:58I shout at him.
00:16:59I cannot stop myself anymore.
00:17:01If I have ever felt for someone in my life...
00:17:05That's you, Ethan.
00:17:08I fell for you.
00:17:10I don't even know from when.
00:17:13Those are your feelings, not mine.
00:17:19I laugh at myself.
00:17:21Tears roll down my cheeks.
00:17:25Then why did you save me that night?
00:17:27If it were not you but any other girl in your place, I would do the same.
00:17:31You are a weak Omega, who are not able to protect yourself from danger.
00:17:35If it were an Alpha or Beta female, they would never have needed my help.
00:17:39I lower my head.
00:17:41I feel humiliated.
00:17:43Then I hear the most ruthless words.
00:17:46I, Alpha Ethan, reject you Omega Allison, as my mate.
00:17:55Ethan leaves me alone in the forest.
00:17:59The moment he is gone, I fall to the ground and scream in pain.
00:18:07My wolf starts to howl inside.
00:18:09I am whimpering in pain.
00:18:13It's nature's law.
00:18:15If anyone breaks it, they must bear the consequences.
00:18:18But the law is one-sided.
00:18:20Only the rejected wolf feels the pain.
00:18:23I clutch my clothes.
00:18:26Why is the pain unbearable?
00:18:29Will I die?
00:18:31Please help me, Moon Goddess.
00:18:34I beg the Moon Goddess, though I know there is no way to be saved from this intolerable pain.
00:18:39I lie on the ground, and my eyes become heavy.
00:18:42Darkness starts to surround me.
00:18:44At that time, I see a dark silhouette coming close to me.
00:18:48But before I can ask for help, the darkness around me engulps me totally.
00:18:54I can see myself in a dark forest.
00:18:57It is a full moon night.
00:19:00I am all alone in the forest and have lost my way back.
00:19:04Suddenly, I hear growls.
00:19:07I turn around and see two black wolves rushing toward me.
00:19:13I start to run away, but I don't know where I am going.
00:19:18I cannot escape.
00:19:24No!
00:19:27I open my eyes and sit up.
00:19:30It was just a dream.
00:19:33I was scared to death.
00:19:35I am about to get down from the bed when I suddenly stop.
00:19:40I frown and press my hand to my chest.
00:19:43I can't feel anything at all.
00:19:46Where is my wolf?
00:19:49My scream brings my parents running.
00:19:54They rush upstairs and wrap their arms around me.
00:19:58What happened, my princess?
00:20:00Nothing, Mom and Dad.
00:20:05Why are you crying?
00:20:06I just had a nightmare.
00:20:11Don't worry.
00:20:12We are always with you, my child.
00:20:15What happened that you fainted a few hours ago?
00:20:20I have already remembered all the things that happened to me.
00:20:25The rejection.
00:20:27The pain after that.
00:20:28Everything.
00:20:30Who took me here?
00:20:35Ryan.
00:20:39Tell me, Allison.
00:20:41Did he do anything to you?
00:20:47Don't worry about his dad.
00:20:50I will punish him my way.
00:20:53What?
00:20:53No, Dad, what are you saying?
00:20:55Ryan did not do anything!
00:20:56In fact-
00:20:56I pause.
00:20:57I want to tell them it is not Ryan, but Ethan who did wrong, who broke the law after getting
00:21:01his mate.
00:21:01But I glance at my father and then at my mother.
00:21:03I don't want to break their hearts.
00:21:05They would feel heartbroken if they heard about their daughter's broken mate bond.
00:21:11In fact, what?
00:21:14In fact, I was lost in the forest while looking for those two brothers.
00:21:18I was exhausted.
00:21:20And fainted.
00:21:21Ryan helped me get here.
00:21:23Nothing else.
00:21:24My father's face becomes calm.
00:21:26You need rest.
00:21:27And happy birthday once again, my princess.
00:21:31Thanks, Dad.
00:21:33My mother kisses my forehead.
00:21:36They leave my room.
00:21:40I stand up.
00:21:42Close the door.
00:21:43Lock it.
00:21:44Then run to the bathroom and turn on the shower.
00:21:51I start to cry loudly.
00:21:53I want to let out all the pain in my chest.
00:21:56Did I lose you?
00:21:58I ask my wolf.
00:21:59I do not get any reply.
00:22:02Why are you not responding to me?
00:22:04I slide against the wall and pull my legs to my chest.
00:22:07I scream as I think about how disgusting Ethan is.
00:22:10How could you do that to me?
00:22:12All of my life I wanted you as my mate.
00:22:13But what did you do?
00:22:14You rejected me without thinking twice.
00:22:17All you want is a high-ranked woman.
00:22:19You don't have a heart.
00:22:20I just hate you, Ethan.
00:22:22I hate you.
00:22:25I hate you.
00:22:26I hate you.
00:22:33I do not sleep the whole night.
00:22:37When it is early morning, I go out of my house.
00:22:42I take a cab and go directly to the pack hospital.
00:22:51Dr. Linus.
00:22:56Dr. Linus is a young Delta, but he decided to serve the whole pack and became the head doctor of
00:23:03the Moonlight Crown Pack.
00:23:05He is the family doctor of the Head Alpha and the officials, so I know him well.
00:23:12I came to ask you something.
00:23:15I went to your house last night.
00:23:17You were sick.
00:23:18I had a feeling something was wrong, but I didn't say anything to your parents.
00:23:23I wanted to check on you when you woke up.
00:23:25It's good that you have come by yourself.
00:23:29My mate rejected me, Linus.
00:23:35What?
00:23:39I can't feel my wolf, Linus.
00:23:42What happened to her?
00:23:46Did I lose her?
00:23:48Did I lose her?
00:23:49Dr. Linus checks on me.
00:23:50He takes out a tonic, then places it on the table in front of me.
00:23:57Fortunately, your wolf is not dead.
00:24:00But she caged herself inside you.
00:24:03She needs time, Allison.
00:24:06I am surprised that you are not in an alarming situation like other rejected wolves usually are.
00:24:12What do you mean?
00:24:14Only a powerful, high-ranked wolf can come out of the consequences of rejection.
00:24:20But you are an Omega.
00:24:23How did you manage that?
00:24:26Seeing me lost in thought, Linus gently pats my head.
00:24:30Don't think too much.
00:24:31We all are moon children.
00:24:33You may get some blessings.
00:24:35That's why you are totally fine.
00:24:37However, it could take your wolves or your life too.
00:24:40Loving someone who doesn't love you back is a mistake.
00:24:43And I paid the worst price for it.
00:24:45Who is he?
00:24:48Alpha Ethan.
00:24:49Are you serious?
00:24:51Yeah.
00:24:53But please, don't tell anyone.
00:24:57I am sorry for what happened to you.
00:24:59Drink this this tonic daily after three meals.
00:25:02You are weaker now without your wolf, so this will help.
00:25:05I nod and leave the pack hospital.
00:25:08Days pass.
00:25:09I shut myself in my room and refuse to go anywhere.
00:25:17Then one day, Ryan calls me from outside my house.
00:25:21Remembering that he was the one who brought me home that night,
00:25:24I decide to go downstairs and meet him.
00:25:27I'm surprised that you are alive.
00:25:35Wait a minute.
00:25:37Did I hear wrong?
00:25:42I just thanked you for helping me.
00:25:44I don't want to talk anymore.
00:25:46He rejected you, didn't he?
00:25:51Yes, he did.
00:25:53He broke your heart.
00:25:55I'm feeling bad for you.
00:25:58I'm a very sympathetic person, you know.
00:26:03Stop rubbing salt on my wound!
00:26:08You know, the day after your birthday,
00:26:10Ethan announced to everyone that Julie is his girlfriend now.
00:26:14Hmph.
00:26:16People have started calling her Luna already.
00:26:19What do you want?
00:26:21Look at you.
00:26:22You're so old fashioned.
00:26:24And your glasses make you look like a double battery.
00:26:26You've lost weight.
00:26:28For what?
00:26:29Just because you got rejected?
00:26:31Make him regret, Allison.
00:26:34What do you mean?
00:26:36You are going with me.
00:26:44He grabs my hand and drags me toward a black car.
00:26:48Opening the door.
00:26:54Where will you take me?
00:26:57Going to sell you to others.
00:26:59What?
00:27:00Why is everyone doing this to me?
00:27:03I'm just tired.
00:27:06I bury my face in my hands.
00:27:08Tears I've been holding back all this time slip through my fingers.
00:27:15You were so scared.
00:27:19Do you really think I'd sell you?
00:27:21Your father would kill me.
00:27:23I lean on my seat, unable to stop sobbing.
00:27:27The boy beside me must think I'm weak.
00:27:30He'll make fun of me for sure.
00:27:32But surprisingly, there's no smug look on his face.
00:27:35His eyes have become soft.
00:27:38It's okay.
00:27:39You can cry.
00:27:41Crying never makes people weak.
00:27:46After the rejection, for the first time,
00:27:48I feel relief upon hearing something.
00:27:51Who knows about the rejection?
00:27:53Did you tell your parents?
00:27:55No, I don't want my parents to worry about me.
00:28:00And please,
00:28:02don't tell your family either.
00:28:05Why?
00:28:08I don't want the Alpha to get enraged at him.
00:28:11He's the soon-to-be Alpha after all.
00:28:15In a blink, Ryan's eyes turn dark.
00:28:19After what he did to you,
00:28:20you're still worried about his reputation?
00:28:24No, it's not like that.
00:28:26It's just...
00:28:29I'm not that girl.
00:28:31I can't take revenge on anyone.
00:28:34Then stop acting like a heartbroken girl.
00:28:36Just forget him and move on.
00:28:40Be a new Allison,
00:28:41and let others see what they've missed.
00:28:44So, where are we going?
00:28:48You will know soon.
00:28:56Ryan parks in front of a French-looking building.
00:29:00The sign reads,
00:29:01Beauty Bird Makeover Salon.
00:29:06Why are we here?
00:29:08He doesn't reply and just holds my hand,
00:29:11entering the salon.
00:29:20Welcome.
00:29:21I was waiting for you.
00:29:22She is Selena Harris,
00:29:24the owner of this salon.
00:29:29Hello, dear.
00:29:31Your boyfriend called last night to make a reservation.
00:29:35Today the salon is open only for you.
00:29:40Boyfriend?
00:29:41Ryan tightens his grip on my hand,
00:29:44and murmurs in my ear.
00:29:47Let her think that.
00:29:49Otherwise,
00:29:50she will think you are one of my chicks.
00:29:57What?! No!
00:30:02My voice is too loud.
00:30:04Selena looks at me awkwardly.
00:30:07She's just in a bad mood.
00:30:10It's okay.
00:30:11Then let me start my work quickly.
00:30:14What work?
00:30:16He said he will bring here the most beautiful girl of our pack.
00:30:21So he wants me to give you the best makeover.
00:30:25The most beautiful girl?
00:30:27Ryan is such a liar.
00:30:29Every girl must have heard this line.
00:30:31I pinch his hand hard.
00:30:33But he doesn't react at all.
00:30:37Go and have a makeover.
00:30:39Just think of this as your birthday gift for me.
00:30:42I have prepared everything for you.
00:30:45Please come with me inside.
00:30:52Selena leads me into a big room.
00:30:57So many clothes,
00:30:59cosmetics, facial tonics,
00:31:01and countless beauty products are arranged there.
00:31:03Over the next few hours,
00:31:05they give me a complete makeover.
00:31:08Hair, makeup, outfit, everything.
00:31:12I sit like a puppet,
00:31:14letting them do their work.
00:31:16When I finally stand in front of the mirror,
00:31:18I freeze.
00:31:21In the mirror stands a brand new me.
00:31:23Long, dark brown hair,
00:31:25with soft waves falling over my shoulders.
00:31:28Light and elegant makeup.
00:31:30Healthy, glowing skin.
00:31:32I'm wearing a fitted black dress and black boots.
00:31:35I look graceful and sharp.
00:31:37Is that really me?
00:31:38You are naturally beautiful.
00:31:40I just helped bring it out a little more.
00:31:46Thank you, Selena.
00:31:48Ryan drops me home.
00:31:50When my mother sees me,
00:31:52she looks stunned.
00:31:56Allison, is that you?
00:31:58Yes, Mom.
00:32:00You look so stylish.
00:32:02Your hair looks so pretty.
00:32:04Wonderful.
00:32:04Come here, my child.
00:32:06I smile and hug my mother.
00:32:08Before today, I always hid myself away.
00:32:11Because my heart only had room for Ethan.
00:32:13I only wanted his attention.
00:32:15Not anyone else's.
00:32:17But now, I have to change.
00:32:20Days pass like that.
00:32:22I start to enjoy my new life.
00:32:24Not only my appearance,
00:32:26but also my behavior changes.
00:32:28I start to live carefree.
00:32:30Not caring what people talk about me anymore.
00:32:33Everyone is shocked by my transformation.
00:32:35Except Ethan.
00:32:37Because I never see him again.
00:32:41I try my best not to think about him.
00:32:44And after the makeover day,
00:32:46Ryan never comes to talk to me.
00:32:48One morning, I am having breakfast with my parents.
00:32:51We all have to go to the pack house tonight.
00:32:55Why?
00:32:56Did you forget what day is tomorrow?
00:32:59The whole pack will be decorated for Alpha tomorrow.
00:33:03It's Ethan, our future Alpha's birthday.
00:33:06Ethan's birthday.
00:33:07Every year, I look forward to this day.
00:33:09I have always silently prayed I would be Ethan's mate.
00:33:12And the truth is, I am his mate.
00:33:14But none of that matters anymore.
00:33:16Yeah, you are right.
00:33:17How can I forget his birthday?
00:33:19What's wrong with you today?
00:33:21You used to be the most excited for Ethan's birthday every year.
00:33:25Don't you want to go to his party?
00:33:28Nothing, Mom.
00:33:30I'll get ready on time.
00:33:31Luna Ella calls my mother,
00:33:32so our family comes to the pack house early to help.
00:33:35The moment we arrive, Mom is pulled away to take care of things.
00:33:39With nothing to do, I decide to go find Teresa.
00:33:41As soon as I step into the hall,
00:33:43Teresa pulls me to a corner and lowers her voice.
00:33:46Allison, did you hear?
00:33:48Ethan broke up with Julie.
00:33:51What?
00:33:52It's true.
00:33:54Julie was just arguing with some girls a few minutes ago.
00:33:57She couldn't take it.
00:33:58I keep a blank face.
00:34:00I don't care if you break up with Julie or not.
00:34:03But why did he do it?
00:34:05Isn't she the ideal match for him, the high-ranking she-wolf?
00:34:09I laugh at the thought.
00:34:11Teresa stares at me.
00:34:13What are you laughing at?
00:34:15You don't care?
00:34:17Why should I care?
00:34:20I've moved on.
00:34:21I don't care anymore.
00:34:23I can never forget what he did to my wolf.
00:34:26My wolf still isn't responding.
00:34:29I'm a wolfless Omega right now.
00:34:33I turn around, ready to leave the corner.
00:34:38Just then, I catch a familiar figure out of the corner of my eye.
00:34:44Ethan is standing not far away, looking at me.
00:34:48I pretend not to see him and walk right past.
00:34:59Allison.
00:35:03My steps halt.
00:35:05I shut my eyes.
00:35:07Why?
00:35:08After everything Ethan has done, why does his voice still make me stop?
00:35:14Allison, let's talk.
00:35:16I have nothing to talk about with you.
00:35:18I try to walk past him, but he grabs my wrist.
00:35:22I snatch my hand back.
00:35:24My intention was not bad.
00:35:26I am just trying to talk to you.
00:35:27I can't hold back. All the words burst out.
00:35:31Why? Go to your alpha she-wolf!
00:35:33You finally found the right woman, but she discovered your true colors and abandoned you, isn't it?
00:35:41She did not abandon me.
00:35:43In fact, I ended things with her.
00:35:46Really?
00:35:47Maybe you met someone more deserving, so you broke her heart too.
00:35:52Forget about it.
00:35:54What happened to you?
00:35:55Are you okay?
00:35:57You didn't care then?
00:35:58What happened to you suddenly?
00:36:02If you have any shame, stay away from me.
00:36:08Allison, I'm sorry.
00:36:10Forgive me.
00:36:12I feel my life is a joke.
00:36:14Ethan rejected me mercilessly.
00:36:16And now he asks for forgiveness.
00:36:20Why apologize to a low-ranked wolf?
00:36:22Your high rank doesn't deserve this.
00:36:24Don't say that.
00:36:27Today is a good day for you.
00:36:29I'm not like you, ready to destroy others' birthdays.
00:36:33Just stay away.
00:36:35Like you always do.
00:36:39I want to apologize.
00:36:40No, I don't need it.
00:36:43I've moved on.
00:36:45Better not to pull out the past.
00:36:48I know what I did is unforgivable.
00:36:52But I still want your forgiveness.
00:36:56I can't live peacefully if you don't forgive me.
00:37:00Die then.
00:37:02I don't care.
00:37:05How cowardly.
00:37:06You rejected me.
00:37:08And now want my forgiveness?
00:37:10To lessen your guilt?
00:37:15Today is my birthday.
00:37:17I'll take it as my present.
00:37:20If you say you forgive me.
00:37:22I turn and walk away.
00:37:25This time he doesn't stop me.
00:37:33I will earn your forgiveness.
00:37:36I promise you.
00:37:38Night falls, and the party officially begins.
00:37:42I stand at the edge the whole time.
00:37:44Carefully avoiding Ethan's gaze.
00:37:53The clock strikes midnight.
00:37:55Everyone gathers around him.
00:37:57He cuts the black frosted cake,
00:37:59and feeds it to Alpha Neal and Luna Ella.
00:38:04Then he takes a slice.
00:38:08Walks straight to me,
00:38:10and brings it to my lips.
00:38:15Everyone watches if I refuse, they'll wonder.
00:38:19I eat it.
00:38:22Happy birthday.
00:38:24To my surprise,
00:38:25he smiles at me and nods.
00:38:28Then he says something to my father.
00:38:30Before long, my father walks over to me.
00:38:38Allison, Ethan just told me,
00:38:40you will come to the pack house for combat training starting tomorrow.
00:38:44He will train you by himself.
00:38:46What?
00:38:46Dad, I don't want to join any kind of training.
00:38:49I don't need any man to train me.
00:38:50He is your Alpha.
00:38:52He is your protector.
00:38:55I can only trust him.
00:38:58Your mother also agreed with me.
00:39:03I look at my mother.
00:39:04She nods.
00:39:06I cannot deny them without any reason.
00:39:11I immediately look at Ethan at the bar.
00:39:13He raises his drink and smiles at me.
00:39:17At the feast, my parents are laughing and chatting with Alpha and Luna.
00:39:21I can't stand it anymore.
00:39:23But I don't want to ruin their mood.
00:39:25I decide to find a quiet place where no one will bother me.
00:39:29Somewhere I can cry alone.
00:39:33I leave the pack house,
00:39:35cross the parking area,
00:39:36and head toward the small forest not far away.
00:39:44A few steps later,
00:39:45I hear rustling from behind the bushes.
00:39:51I part the branches.
00:39:53The next moment, I freeze completely.
00:39:56A girl is lying on the grass,
00:39:58her legs wrapped tightly around Ryan's waist.
00:40:00He is leaning over her in an extremely intimate position.
00:40:04Time freezes.
00:40:06I never thought I would run into Ryan again,
00:40:08and in the exact same kind of situation.
00:40:11What the hell?
00:40:13Can't you see someone is here?
00:40:15You can carry on.
00:40:17I turn to leave.
00:40:20You.
00:40:22Leave.
00:40:23Ryan is looking at the girl, not me.
00:40:26Ryan!
00:40:27I'm not in the mood anymore.
00:40:28Leave now.
00:40:29The girl gets up from the grass,
00:40:31fixes her clothes,
00:40:32glares it at me viciously,
00:40:34and deliberately bumps hard into my shoulder as she passes me.
00:40:37You look irritated.
00:40:39Do you have something to talk about?
00:40:41I turn and look at Ryan.
00:40:42He doesn't have the messy look the girl left with,
00:40:45but the way he was leaning on her.
00:40:47If I hadn't walked in, they probably would have.
00:40:51I feel disgusted.
00:40:53No.
00:40:54I was just passing by.
00:40:56I get it.
00:40:57You couldn't stay inside for Ethan's birthday,
00:40:59so you came looking for me.
00:41:01You missed me.
00:41:03It's okay.
00:41:04You don't have to hide it.
00:41:06Ew.
00:41:07I can't miss you.
00:41:09I make a disgusted face.
00:41:12I don't want to keep arguing with him about this,
00:41:14so I change my tone.
00:41:18By the way, thank you.
00:41:20For what?
00:41:22You helped me change myself.
00:41:27Your thanks aren't enough.
00:41:30This is the second time you've ruined my fun with a girl.
00:41:33He stands up straight,
00:41:34and takes an instant step toward me.
00:41:36I step back instinctively,
00:41:38and my back hits a thick tree trunk.
00:41:40I try to push him away,
00:41:41but he's already too close.
00:41:42Where are you running?
00:41:44You didn't pay me back last time.
00:41:48And now you're trying to run again.
00:41:51How could I let you go?
00:41:53Ryan comes too close.
00:41:55I can feel his breath on my cheek.
00:41:58We are family friends.
00:41:59You can't do this to me.
00:42:02I'll complain to your dad.
00:42:04No problem.
00:42:06His nose touches my neck.
00:42:09My eyes widen.
00:42:10My heart starts to beat wildly.
00:42:13What are you doing?
00:42:16I feel his lips on my neck.
00:42:19I don't understand why I can't push him away like I did at the feast.
00:42:25He was just with another girl minutes ago.
00:42:28I feel something strange stir in my heart.
00:42:31A howl echoes deep inside me.
00:42:39My wolf! She has just responded!
00:42:42I am so lost in the joy of regaining my wolf,
00:42:45that I don't realize what Ryan is still doing.
00:42:48He slowly leans closer.
00:42:49Our lips are inches apart, almost touching.
00:42:52I close my eyes tightly.
00:42:54I don't know what I'm feeling right now,
00:42:55but I don't pull away.
00:42:58Seconds pass.
00:43:00I don't feel a kiss.
00:43:02Instead, I hear Ryan's icy voice.
00:43:06You are too innocent for me to do anything with you.
00:43:09I open my eyes immediately, shocked.
00:43:12If he hadn't backed away, we might have kissed.
00:43:16I look at Ryan.
00:43:18His eyes are so cold.
00:43:19He must think I'm a shameless girl.
00:43:22Go and take a rest.
00:43:23You should sleep.
00:43:28I turn and walk away, burning with shame and anger.
00:43:33How could I let go of my self-respect like that?
00:43:36Back in my room.
00:43:37I collapse onto the bed.
00:43:39I push Ryan out of my mind.
00:43:41I must focus on something more important.
00:43:43My wolf did respond, but once I calmed down,
00:43:46I couldn't feel her anymore.
00:43:48The next morning, I decide to go see Dr. Linus.
00:43:52While waiting by the roadside for a ride,
00:43:55a middle-aged woman walks over,
00:43:57silently observing my expression.
00:43:59Is something bothering you, child?
00:44:02Her green eyes are striking.
00:44:04I realize she is a witch.
00:44:07I'm just... confused.
00:44:10I don't feel good.
00:44:11Is it about your wolf?
00:44:15How do you know?
00:44:16We can see many things.
00:44:18Your wolf does not look good to me.
00:44:21She is in anguish.
00:44:23She felt some pain that broke her completely.
00:44:27But she will recover soon.
00:44:28Yeah.
00:44:30I have a potion for omegas.
00:44:31A potion?
00:44:33Yeah.
00:44:33My doctor told me that would help me.
00:44:36There is no potion in the world that can give you back your wolf.
00:44:41Except your mate.
00:44:44Mate?
00:44:45Yes.
00:44:46Only a mate can save his mate's wolf.
00:44:52But...
00:44:53My mate rejected me.
00:44:54How can that be possible?
00:44:56I think the mate bond hasn't broken yet.
00:44:59Because I can see that you still have a mate.
00:45:03My eyes widen.
00:45:05I cannot describe how shocked I am.
00:45:07Child, don't worry too much.
00:45:09Your wolf needs her mate.
00:45:11And so do you.
00:45:12Try to stay close to him.
00:45:14It will give your wolf strength and help her recover faster.
00:45:17Stay blessed.
00:45:19The witch leaves.
00:45:21Soon disappearing from my sight.
00:45:22But I remain standing there, too stunned by her words to move.
00:45:26This is nonsense.
00:45:28The mate bond hasn't broken yet?
00:45:30How can that be possible?
00:45:32I think I need to find Teresa and talk this over before I go see the doctor.
00:45:37I arrive at Teresa's house.
00:45:39Teresa is on her phone.
00:45:41I tell her everything.
00:45:43The witch.
00:45:44Ethan.
00:45:45My wolf.
00:45:46All of it.
00:45:49You mean your mate is helping your wolf recover?
00:45:52The witch woman said so.
00:45:54She told me about my wolf.
00:45:58Without me telling her anything.
00:46:00That means you'll have to spend time with Ethan from now on, if you want your wolf back.
00:46:06Wait, no.
00:46:07I don't want this, Teresa.
00:46:09Just then, my phone buzzes.
00:46:13I pick it up.
00:46:14It's a text from my father.
00:46:17Allison, don't forget today's training.
00:46:20Ethan is waiting for you at the pack house.
00:46:24Oh no, I almost forgot about training.
00:46:27Then you have to go.
00:46:31I can go tomorrow.
00:46:32No.
00:46:33You have to go.
00:46:35Remember?
00:46:38Your wolf wants to train.
00:46:40Am I right?
00:46:42Oh, right.
00:46:45My wolf wants to train.
00:46:48I say goodbye to Teresa and take a cab straight to the training hall.
00:46:53Just as I take a step forward, I hear Ethan's voice behind me.
00:46:59Welcome to your first day of training.
00:47:01I change into training clothes, then Ethan starts teaching me some basic moves.
00:47:08The whole afternoon, we practice the fundamentals of combat.
00:47:13When training ends, Luna Ella is already waiting for me.
00:47:21Luna, I'm ready to go home.
00:47:23Of course you can.
00:47:24But not before having dinner with us.
00:47:26Let's go.
00:47:27Dinner is ready.
00:47:28I cannot refuse her.
00:47:30I go to the dining hall.
00:47:32Alpha Neal is already there.
00:47:34Ethan and Ryan are sitting on Alpha Neal's right side.
00:47:38I bowed to the Alpha and sat down beside Ethan.
00:47:43How was your training today?
00:47:47It was good, Alpha.
00:47:49What training?
00:47:53Today was the first day that Allison began her training.
00:47:58I believe she will learn everything soon.
00:48:03Of course she will.
00:48:05How can she not learn properly when the future Alpha himself will train her every day?
00:48:11I lift up my head and see Ryan looking at me.
00:48:14His eyes are cold.
00:48:16I thought an Alpha should assist the current Alpha before taking control.
00:48:22It seems our future Alpha is enjoying his leisure time.
00:48:25You are wrong, Ryan.
00:48:27I don't have the free time to live my life by going to clubs and throwing parties.
00:48:32What makes you spend your precious time on training an Omega?
00:48:36Don't you have a bunch of pack fighters to train them?
00:48:40Well, our current Gamma is doing that.
00:48:43After him, my Gamma will take over.
00:48:46But how can I explain it to you? You don't understand royal duties, you know?
00:48:50Ryan scoffs at him, as if he does not feel any insult from Ethan's words.
00:48:54Most importantly, no matter how busy I am, I am always there for my family.
00:48:58Allison is Beta Glenn's daughter, so she is a member of our family too.
00:49:03I am delighted to devote my time to her.
00:49:04The two brothers glare at each other.
00:49:06I have no idea what is going on.
00:49:08The one who first encouraged me is now discussing my rank.
00:49:11And the one who rejected me because of my rank tries to make me powerful.
00:49:15Stop talking and eat quietly.
00:49:19Ryan stands up from his seat.
00:49:21I'm done.
00:49:23Then he leaves the dining room in a bad mood.
00:49:26He is an uncivilized young man.
00:49:30Don't mind his words.
00:49:32I wait for Alpha Neal and Luna Ella to finish their dinner.
00:49:36Before I finally speak up, I think I should leave now.
00:49:39Okay. Ethan, drive her home.
00:49:41No need.
00:49:44I can go back by myself.
00:49:47No, you can't.
00:49:48It's already late.
00:49:53I can't let you go alone.
00:49:54It's okay, Allison.
00:49:56He is a good driver.
00:49:57He will drive the whole pack soon.
00:49:59You can trust your life with him.
00:50:01I feel like laughing inside my mind.
00:50:04Trust my life with him?
00:50:05He almost killed me.
00:50:07I am going to take out my car.
00:50:08Come outside.
00:50:10I bow to Alpha and Luna, then follow Ethan outside.
00:50:16Ethan goes to the parking lot to take out his car, while I wait for him outside.
00:50:21So he is going to train you daily.
00:50:23I hear Ryan's voice.
00:50:24I turn around and see him coming to me.
00:50:27It looks like he has been outside all the time.
00:50:29Yeah.
00:50:30I am just curious.
00:50:32About what?
00:50:32How can you be so shameless?
00:50:35Pardon?
00:50:36Didn't he reject you?
00:50:38Then why are you wasting time on him?
00:50:41Why are you even talking with him?
00:50:42Ryan Iverson.
00:50:44Firstly, you are not my dad.
00:50:47So please stop telling me what I should do or not do.
00:50:51Secondly, just because you know about the rejection, you cannot mock me about it all the time.
00:50:57And lastly, he apologized to me.
00:51:00He was helpless.
00:51:01He thought more about his pack than his mate.
00:51:04So I cannot do anything with him.
00:51:06He was so right.
00:51:07You don't deserve him.
00:51:09I can't believe I even gave you a suggestion to move on.
00:51:12Because all you can do is roam around the head Alpha without even thinking about your self-respect.
00:51:17Wait a minute.
00:51:19Do you even have any self-respect?
00:51:21I have never thought Ryan would talk to me like that.
00:51:25All this time, he only motivated me.
00:51:29He is right that I should not be with Ethan.
00:51:32But why is he humiliating me like this?
00:51:35I need Ethan.
00:51:36At least until I get my wolf back.
00:51:39Ryan just misunderstood me.
00:51:41Before I can say anything, Ethan returns.
00:51:44How dare you talk to her like that.
00:51:47Ethan comes to us and glares at Ryan.
00:51:51Why are you talking so rudely to her?
00:51:54Why do you care?
00:51:56Ethan grabs my wrist.
00:51:57I care for her.
00:51:59You heard me?
00:52:00So stop provoking her.
00:52:02Where was your care at that time when you rejected her?
00:52:05Ryan approaches him.
00:52:06Ethan also takes a step forward.
00:52:08I have no doubt they might fight at any time.
00:52:10I remember how they fought.
00:52:12I injured myself while trying to stop it.
00:52:14I do not want to be a part of it this time.
00:52:16I yank my hand away from Ethan's grasp.
00:52:19I don't care what you both think about me.
00:52:22I don't want to know either.
00:52:24Just leave me alone.
00:52:25I turn around and walk to the road.
00:52:27Stay away from her!
00:52:29Ethan warns Ryan angrily and runs behind me.
00:52:33I hear him calling me, but I do not stop walking.
00:52:36I hear the horn of a car behind me.
00:52:41A car comes around and stops in front of me.
00:52:45Ethan comes out of the car.
00:52:47Allison.
00:52:49Get in the car.
00:52:50I will drop you home.
00:52:53No.
00:52:55I don't want your help.
00:52:56You were about to go with me until you met Ryan.
00:53:00Please don't listen to him.
00:53:01He is just brainwashing you.
00:53:04Brainwashing me?
00:53:05Do you think what he said was a lie?
00:53:07I should not be with you for a moment.
00:53:09You are the one who rejected me without mercy.
00:53:12I am supposed to hate you till the end of my life.
00:53:15Allison.
00:53:16Don't say such a thing.
00:53:18Are you kidding me?
00:53:20You left me to die, Alpha Ethan?
00:53:23Mom and Dad ordered me to drop you off at home.
00:53:27If I don't do that, what will they think about me?
00:53:30This is what you are.
00:53:32Always think about what others think about you.
00:53:34Just like how you rejected me by thinking of your pack.
00:53:37My life means nothing to you.
00:53:39No, it's not true.
00:53:41I don't care what you think.
00:53:43Go to hell.
00:53:46I walk past the car.
00:53:50But he grabs my wrist.
00:53:53There are still three hours left before my birthday ends.
00:53:56Can I request this from you?
00:53:59Please come with me.
00:54:01I will drop you home.
00:54:03He drags me to the door and opens it.
00:54:07Please.
00:54:08Thinking of my wolf, I give in.
00:54:11For now.
00:54:13I'll stay close to him until I get my wolf back.
00:54:16After that, I'll stay as far away from him as possible.
00:54:22Days become monotonous.
00:54:25Eating.
00:54:26Training.
00:54:29Sleeping.
00:54:31An endless cycle.
00:54:33Until one day, on my way to training, Ryan intercepts me and says he wants to take me somewhere.
00:54:39I should have refused.
00:54:42I should have refused.
00:54:42But I don't.
00:54:44I'm utterly curious about Ryan's attitude.
00:54:47He leads me deep inside.
00:54:49The last time I was here.
00:54:51Was the day Ethan rejected me.
00:54:57This place holds my worst memories.
00:55:03This is the place.
00:55:05He steps aside.
00:55:07I freeze.
00:55:09A stunning lake.
00:55:11Sunlight through the canopy in a thousand reflections.
00:55:15Beautiful.
00:55:22I kneel, dipping my legs in the warm water.
00:55:26A smile breaks out.
00:55:28This is my safe place.
00:55:30I don't allow anyone near here.
00:55:33Then why bring me here?
00:55:35Because I am allowing you.
00:55:37Come anytime.
00:55:40Look, Allison.
00:55:42That night what I said was wrong.
00:55:44I was impolite.
00:55:46I'm really sorry.
00:55:51Fine. I forgive you.
00:55:53I pull my legs out to dry.
00:55:56The question I've held in comes out.
00:56:01What made you so furious that night?
00:56:06A girl made me mad.
00:56:08In my fury I said cruel things to someone already hurting.
00:56:11You're talking about me?
00:56:13Why do you need Ethan's training?
00:56:16I can train you.
00:56:17I have no interest in training.
00:56:19It was my father's wish.
00:56:22Besides, I need Ethan close to me.
00:56:25What do you need him for?
00:56:27It's personal. Don't ask again.
00:56:32Got it.
00:56:34Anyway, thank you Ryan.
00:56:35You inspired me to move on.
00:56:37It really helped.
00:56:39What about you?
00:56:41Will you help me to become a better person?
00:56:44He can't even speak properly to his own parents.
00:56:48Maybe he just needs a real friend.
00:56:50Let's be friends.
00:56:52I don't make girls my friends.
00:56:54In the end, they always choose to be with me.
00:56:58Narcissist.
00:57:01I lie on my bed.
00:57:03Ryan's words echo in my head.
00:57:05Will you help me to become a better person?
00:57:08He refuses friendship, yet asks for my help.
00:57:12Does he think I'm just another girl?
00:57:15Who's fallen for him?
00:57:178pm.
00:57:18My parents are both at a pack party, and I'm home alone, scrolling through my phone.
00:57:23Suddenly, I hear someone calling my name from outside.
00:57:26It's Ryan's voice.
00:57:28I pause, then go to the door.
00:57:31Why are you here?
00:57:33You're going out with me.
00:57:34What?
00:57:35When did I say that?
00:57:37You didn't say, but I came to take you.
00:57:39As a friend.
00:57:41It's a close friend's birthday party.
00:57:43I need a date to get in.
00:57:45Why would I go with you?
00:57:47Baby, please.
00:57:48I cut off all those girls for you.
00:57:51Now who's going with me?
00:57:53My parents will come anytime soon.
00:57:58I can't, Ryan.
00:58:00The pack party will run the whole night.
00:58:03My parents are also there.
00:58:05And you know what happens when those four get together.
00:58:13If you don't go with me,
00:58:17I will stay here the whole night.
00:58:19Then your father will come, and we will create a beautiful drama.
00:58:24Do you want that?
00:58:25Are you blackmailing me?
00:58:28Of course I am.
00:58:30I've prepared the clothes for you.
00:58:32He is in complete control of this situation.
00:58:40I have no choice but to obey.
00:58:44I snatch the clothes bag from Ryan and rush upstairs.
00:58:46When I open it, I gasp.
00:58:49It is a beautiful black velvet knee-length dress.
00:58:53His taste is surprisingly good.
00:58:56In 20 minutes, I put on smoky makeup,
00:58:59wear black boots,
00:59:02grab a black purse,
00:59:03and head downstairs.
00:59:12Let's go.
00:59:13Ryan turns his head,
00:59:15and his eyes pause on me.
00:59:17You look absolutely stunning in this dress.
00:59:21When I was picking it out,
00:59:23I did not expect that it would fit you quite so well.
00:59:28Oh.
00:59:29He extends his hand towards me.
00:59:31Will you be my date tonight?
00:59:32I let out a chuckle before placing my hand on top of his.
00:59:37Okay.
00:59:38Just tonight?
00:59:41Ryan takes my hand and leads me into the club.
00:59:44Ryan!
00:59:45A boy shouts Ryan's name and comes towards us.
00:59:49There is a girl beside him.
00:59:50Happy birthday, Owen.
00:59:51Thanks, man.
00:59:52I am overjoyed that you have come.
00:59:54Hi, Ryan.
00:59:56Who is she?
00:59:57Your girlfriend?
00:59:58No.
00:59:59I am not-
01:00:01He grips my waist.
01:00:04More than that.
01:00:06Liana takes the hint and walks away.
01:00:10I take the chance to yank Ryan's hand off my waist and explain to Owen.
01:00:14I'm not what he said.
01:00:16I just came with him to your birthday party.
01:00:18I know.
01:00:20I've heard about you from him.
01:00:25Ryan walks to the bar without a word.
01:00:30Hey!
01:00:30Why did you just walk off like that?
01:00:38He sips his drink and ignores me.
01:00:40I'm talking to you, Ryan.
01:00:45Do you think I act the same way with everyone?
01:00:51As I do with you?
01:00:54What?
01:00:57Why did you say that to Owen?
01:00:59What were you trying to prove?
01:01:02That I'm a piece of shit?
01:01:04And you don't want to be associated with me?
01:01:06What's wrong with you?
01:01:08I was just clearing up the facts.
01:01:10I don't want anyone to misunderstand us.
01:01:14Misunderstand?
01:01:15Yeah.
01:01:17I just glance at him sideways and mutter.
01:01:21You get mad too easily.
01:01:23I think the loud music will keep him from hearing me.
01:01:26But he replies.
01:01:29You're becoming the reason for my aggression.
01:01:31What do you mean?
01:01:32Nothing.
01:01:33I'm about to retort when his phone suddenly rings.
01:01:39I need to take this.
01:01:40I'll be back in a few minutes.
01:01:41Where are you going?
01:01:43Don't wander off.
01:01:44Wait for me.
01:01:44I see Ryan go upstairs and talk with a group of men.
01:01:48Just then, Ethan appears.
01:01:50Allison?
01:01:52Ethan, hi.
01:01:53I notice Ethan's eyes move to my dress.
01:01:56I lower my head, feeling embarrassed.
01:01:58This dress really grabs the attention of boys.
01:02:01You came alone?
01:02:02Where's your partner?
01:02:04I heard you can't enter without a partner.
01:02:06What are you saying? Who told you that?
01:02:08My eyes drift upstairs to where Ryan is.
01:02:10He lied to me!
01:02:11He could've come with anyone!
01:02:13You came with him?
01:02:14Yeah.
01:02:15Allison, what are you doing?
01:02:16You skipped training yesterday for him,
01:02:18and now you're here at a party with him?
01:02:20So?
01:02:21See?
01:02:22You're even talking like him.
01:02:25He's a bad influence on you.
01:02:27Suddenly, Ethan's hand caresses my hair.
01:02:32He smiles at me softly.
01:02:35I'm sorry if my words offended you.
01:02:37I would've passed out seeing him smile like this,
01:02:39if he hadn't rejected me that night.
01:02:41But now, everything has changed.
01:02:43I'm about to push his hand away,
01:02:45but I notice Ryan staring at me.
01:02:47I'm annoyed he left me here alone.
01:02:48If you don't like this place,
01:02:50I can take you home.
01:02:51I'm about to say I want to go home,
01:02:53when a voice cuts in from behind.
01:02:56She's not going anywhere with you.
01:02:59Ryan, why did you bring her here?
01:03:00She came with me.
01:03:03So you don't need to worry about her.
01:03:04You left her here alone.
01:03:06What if someone...
01:03:07She's not a child?
01:03:08I'm about to speak,
01:03:10but Ryan questions me first.
01:03:12Didn't you agree to be my date tonight?
01:03:17Date for tonight?
01:03:18How dare you even say that?
01:03:25Ethan stands up,
01:03:26and moves toward Ryan.
01:03:28I don't want them to fight like they did that night.
01:03:31I came with Ryan.
01:03:33He'll take me home.
01:03:34Don't worry.
01:03:36Does your father know you came here with him?
01:03:41Oh, so now you want to be her father?
01:03:44Enough.
01:03:46I stand up.
01:03:48Ethan, please.
01:03:49I don't want you two to fight.
01:03:51I'm not a child.
01:03:53I know what's good for me.
01:03:55So stop telling me what to do.
01:03:57Ethan nods furiously and storms out of the club.
01:04:01Let's go.
01:04:02The party has just started.
01:04:06You're my date.
01:04:07How can I let you go this early?
01:04:10Wha...
01:04:10What?
01:04:12Let me teach you how to enjoy the nightlife.
01:04:15I blink a few times, trying to process his words.
01:04:18Before I can react, his hand grabs my waist and pulls me toward the dance floor.
01:04:22Where are we going?
01:04:23Let's dance.
01:04:25Dance?
01:04:26I've never danced before.
01:04:27I know how to dance.
01:04:29Don't worry, baby.
01:04:31Ryan pulls me toward him.
01:04:32One hand grabs my waist.
01:04:34The other takes my hand and places it on his shoulder.
01:04:37I have no idea what he's doing, but he seems to know my every move.
01:04:40Lights flicker and smoke fills the air.
01:04:43Suddenly, I start to enjoy dancing.
01:04:45I focus on his steps and learn quickly.
01:04:48He spins me around, and my back presses against his hard chest.
01:04:52Both his hands rest on my waist.
01:04:54Our bodies are pressed together, and my heart begins to race.
01:04:58He rests his head in the crook of my neck, his lips near my ear.
01:05:02I feel his breath and close my eyes.
01:05:04I left you for a few minutes, and you started talking to him?
01:05:08I didn't like that.
01:05:09I open my eyes and turn to face him.
01:05:11He was just keeping me company.
01:05:13You almost left the club with him.
01:05:14He pulls me closer, my front pressing against his chest.
01:05:17I place my hands on his chest.
01:05:19You sound like a possessive guy.
01:05:21Do I?
01:05:21Yeah.
01:05:22I slowly move my hands up and wrap them around his neck.
01:05:25What's your plan, Ryan Iverson?
01:05:27Making you mine.
01:05:28I stop moving, completely stunned by Ryan's words.
01:05:32I stare at him with wide eyes.
01:05:35Look at your face.
01:05:40I was kidding, baby.
01:05:42He bursts out laughing.
01:05:43I hit his arm and laugh with him.
01:05:45We start dancing again.
01:05:47My legs ache, but I don't want to stop.
01:05:50I feel drunk without having touched a drop of alcohol.
01:05:54We dance until the club closes.
01:05:57We wait outside for the valet to bring the car.
01:06:00Three boys pass by and stop, staring at me with lustful eyes.
01:06:06My heart tightens.
01:06:08Memories of the old incident flood back instantly.
01:06:11Hey, beautiful, where are you going?
01:06:14In my panic, I step back, almost forgetting I'm not alone.
01:06:18I bump into a solid chest.
01:06:21A black leather jacket is draped over my shoulders.
01:06:25He wraps me in his coat.
01:06:26The three boys look at Ryan as if they've seen a ghost.
01:06:30Their eyes widen.
01:06:33They stumble back, and one even falls to the ground.
01:06:38Then they flee as fast as they can.
01:06:40Sitting in the passenger seat, I can't help but ask,
01:06:43why did they run away like that?
01:06:45They looked at something they shouldn't have,
01:06:47so I showed them something they'll regret seeing for the rest of their lives.
01:06:50What did you show them?
01:06:51Something you shouldn't know.
01:06:53Ryan, you always confuse me.
01:06:54Come on, tell me.
01:06:56Then can you tell me why you need Ethan?
01:06:59I look away.
01:06:59I have no intention of telling anyone about my wolf.
01:07:02It's very personal.
01:07:04Then this is personal too.
01:07:05Fine, don't tell me.
01:07:06Good girl.
01:07:07I want to be angry at him, but the moment I turn to look at him,
01:07:11my anger fades.
01:07:12He's not a bad person.
01:07:13He may be called a playboy, but he's never done anything terrible to me.
01:07:17I gather my courage and ask the question that has been buried in my heart for a long time.
01:07:22You're not a bad guy.
01:07:23Why can't you just talk to your parents normally?
01:07:26They don't want me.
01:07:27They're happy with their one son.
01:07:28Don't act like a five-year-old.
01:07:30You sound like a jealous child.
01:07:32You think so?
01:07:33Yeah.
01:07:34I guess I've always been possessive about what's mine,
01:07:36but Ethan took them away from me.
01:07:38Every single time.
01:07:40I don't fully understand what he's saying,
01:07:42but I shake my head.
01:07:43He's not a bad person either.
01:07:44I know what he did to me was wrong,
01:07:46but that's between him and me.
01:07:48Other than that,
01:07:48he's a family man.
01:07:50You're his brother.
01:07:51If you're ever in danger,
01:07:52he would do anything to save you.
01:07:54Really?
01:07:54Of course.
01:07:55I know him.
01:07:56How long?
01:07:57What?
01:07:57How long have you loved him?
01:08:00I fall silent.
01:08:01How long have I loved Ethan?
01:08:02I've admired him since childhood,
01:08:04but I truly realized my love when he saved me
01:08:06from those boys who tried to hurt me.
01:08:08I don't know.
01:08:09Since childhood.
01:08:10I jerk my head toward him.
01:08:12How do you know?
01:08:16I wasn't blind when I was here.
01:08:18You noticed?
01:08:19We were just kids back then.
01:08:21I saw how you used to look at him.
01:08:22When I came back to the pack,
01:08:24I saw the same Allison,
01:08:26still looking at Ethan with love in her eyes.
01:08:28I have to say,
01:08:30you're a loyal girl.
01:08:31Wait a minute.
01:08:32What?
01:08:33You were observing me when we were kids?
01:08:35Oh please,
01:08:36I wasn't observing you.
01:08:37It's just,
01:08:38that when your mother brought you to the pack house,
01:08:41you only talked to Ethan.
01:08:42Who wouldn't notice?
01:08:44Bro, you-
01:08:45I'm not your bro.
01:08:47Fine.
01:08:48Why so serious?
01:08:51Fine, you're right.
01:08:53You guessed it.
01:08:54Happy?
01:08:54The car falls silent again.
01:08:56After a few minutes,
01:08:58he speaks.
01:08:59You still love him, don't you?
01:09:01I'm too sleepy to keep my eyes open.
01:09:03I don't even know the answer myself,
01:09:05so I don't reply.
01:09:07I close my eyes.
01:09:11I feel the car stop,
01:09:12but I'm already deep asleep.
01:09:14I don't know that Ryan carries me out of the car,
01:09:16uses my keys to open the door,
01:09:18takes me upstairs,
01:09:19and gently lays me on my bed.
01:09:21You're wrong.
01:09:22You don't need him.
01:09:23He needs you.
01:09:24But,
01:09:25you caught my eye.
01:09:28Now, even if you want to,
01:09:30you can't back away,
01:09:32until I let you go.
01:09:34I open my eyes.
01:09:35I'm in my bedroom.
01:09:36Sunlight streams through the open window.
01:09:39Ryan's black jacket is still wrapped around me.
01:09:41I can still feel how he put it on me.
01:09:44My phone suddenly rings.
01:09:45It's Teresa.
01:09:50Still asleep?
01:09:51Check your phone.
01:09:52Something big happened.
01:09:53I hang up,
01:09:54rub my eyes,
01:09:55unlock my phone,
01:09:57and scroll through social media.
01:09:58My eyes suddenly stop.
01:10:00A few photos of me and Ryan have been uploaded.
01:10:03He looks like he's hugging me,
01:10:04from behind while we dance.
01:10:06We look incredibly close.
01:10:07They were posted just minutes ago.
01:10:09The caption shocks me the most.
01:10:11Playboy alpha Ryan Iverson was spotted
01:10:13with a new chick last night at the Star Nightclub.
01:10:15The comment section is full of hate.
01:10:17Look at her.
01:10:18So confident.
01:10:19Last time close with Ethan.
01:10:21Now with Ryan.
01:10:22Maybe Ethan ditched her.
01:10:23An ordinary Omega cannot have the head alpha.
01:10:26Ryan will dump her soon.
01:10:28He only uses girls for play.
01:10:30She will be on his playing list soon
01:10:31and become nothing.
01:10:33I feel suffocated.
01:10:34Just then, my phone buzzes.
01:10:36I look down.
01:10:37It's a message from Ryan.
01:10:38Come to the forest.
01:10:40The usual place.
01:10:41I'm waiting.
01:10:42I step into the familiar clearing.
01:10:44Ryan stands by the lake with his back to me.
01:10:47You sent me a message.
01:10:49How are you?
01:10:49I'm fine.
01:10:50I just wanted to see you.
01:10:51What?
01:10:52How's your health?
01:10:53I'm fine.
01:10:54What about you?
01:10:55Why didn't you wake me up that night?
01:10:57I didn't want to disturb your sleep.
01:10:58What if my parents had been home?
01:11:00There was no way they'd get there before us.
01:11:02I have my ways, baby.
01:11:03I close my eyes and take a deep breath.
01:11:05Time for business.
01:11:06Have you seen the posts?
01:11:07What posts?
01:11:08I glare at him, pull out my phone, and show him the posts.
01:11:12See?
01:11:13He takes the phone.
01:11:14His fingers brush mine.
01:11:15I flinch.
01:11:16He reads the comments.
01:11:17His face growing darker.
01:11:18I'll take care of it.
01:11:19Don't worry.
01:11:21I think we should keep our distance from each other.
01:11:24Ryan turns his head.
01:11:25His gaze is cold as ice.
01:11:27If you want to stay away, I won't force you to meet me again.
01:11:29Ethan.
01:11:29I didn't mean to hurt you.
01:11:31I just don't want anyone to misunderstand us.
01:11:33Don't take it the wrong way.
01:11:35I'm just-
01:11:35I can understand.
01:11:36I nod and turn away, leaving the forest.
01:11:40In the afternoon, I take a cab to the training hall.
01:11:43It's training day.
01:11:44As soon as I enter, I see Ethan brutally drilling a group of fighters.
01:11:48His punches are unusually hard today.
01:11:50One boy takes several blows.
01:11:51His face pale with fear.
01:11:53Don't be scared.
01:11:54Even if your enemy is stronger than you, fear only makes him stronger.
01:11:58Y-yes, Alpha.
01:12:00Allison?
01:12:01It's Wade.
01:12:02Ethan's best friend.
01:12:03And future Beta.
01:12:04What's wrong with him today?
01:12:05Why is he so angry?
01:12:06Who knows?
01:12:07He hasn't talked to anyone since last night.
01:12:09Just told everyone to come train.
01:12:10It's been six hours.
01:12:11What?
01:12:12Six hours?
01:12:13Does he want to kill them?
01:12:14My voice echoes through the hall.
01:12:16Everyone turns to look at me.
01:12:18Ethan stops and stares at me.
01:12:21Everyone, training is over for today.
01:12:24Come back tomorrow at the same time.
01:12:27The fighters are relieved.
01:12:29Wade leaves with them.
01:12:30I heard you train them for six hours straight.
01:12:34Will you train me today or should I come tomorrow?
01:12:36Go change.
01:12:37His tone is hard.
01:12:38An order.
01:12:40I return in my training clothes and find the door closed.
01:12:44Why did you close the door?
01:12:46So no one can disturb our training.
01:12:49Before I can say anything, Ethan grabs my hand to attack.
01:12:53I block with his own defensive techniques.
01:12:56He punches my right arm.
01:13:00What's wrong with you, Ethan?
01:13:02You wanted me to train you like a kid?
01:13:05Sorry, Allison Clark.
01:13:07I'm an alpha.
01:13:09I can't do that anymore.
01:13:10His leg sweeps mine.
01:13:13I fall to the floor.
01:13:16You're hurting me on purpose.
01:13:19So what?
01:13:20You need to defend yourself.
01:13:21Your enemy won't show mercy.
01:13:24They'll crack your neck in one go.
01:13:26Furious.
01:13:27I stand with all my strength.
01:13:30I try to grab his hands, but he spins me around.
01:13:35My back presses hard against his bare chest.
01:13:38He crosses my arms.
01:13:40I didn't know you liked clubs and parties.
01:13:44Or do you only like them when you're with my brother?
01:13:47Ethan lowers his head, his words slipping into my ear.
01:13:51This is the same position.
01:13:52You were smiling at Ryan.
01:13:55After I left the club, you seemed to be having a great time.
01:13:59What are you talking about?
01:14:01I've seen those photos, and I don't like them at all.
01:14:05You don't look good with him.
01:14:08I finally snap back to reality.
01:14:10Let go of me!
01:14:12He loosens his grip.
01:14:13I turn around and punch him in the left side of his chest with all my strength.
01:14:18He steps back, clutching his heart.
01:14:22You have no right to talk to me like that.
01:14:25I'll say it again.
01:14:26He's not good for you.
01:14:28He's not someone you can trust.
01:14:31He'll ruin you.
01:14:32Shut up!
01:14:34There's nothing between me and him!
01:14:37And even if there were, it's none of your business!
01:14:40I'm going to be the head alpha.
01:14:42Protecting the omegas in my pack is my duty.
01:14:46Then you have plenty of other people to worry about.
01:14:49I came here to train.
01:14:51Do your job and stay out of my life.
01:14:55Promise me one thing.
01:14:57Why should I?
01:15:00Never fall for him.
01:15:02He's trying to destroy you.
01:15:05What are you talking about?
01:15:06Why would I ever-
01:15:08A sharp pain explodes in my chest.
01:15:11I fall to the floor, grabbing my clothes tightly.
01:15:14This pain, it's exactly like the night of the rejection.
01:15:18Ethan lifts me and rushes to his room, mind linking Wade to call Linus.
01:15:23I am laid on his bed, sobbing from the pain.
01:15:27My wolf, she...
01:15:32Nothing will happen to your wolf.
01:15:34I promise.
01:15:36Linus and Wade burst in.
01:15:38Save her!
01:15:40If anything happens to her, I will kill you!
01:15:45Linus doesn't reply.
01:15:46He quickly takes a syringe from his medical box and injects me.
01:15:54It's a painkiller dose.
01:15:56You'll be fine, Allison.
01:15:58My wolf?
01:15:59She's already back.
01:16:00She was bearing the pain for you.
01:16:05Now that she's back, you have to bear it for her.
01:16:09I try to connect with her.
01:16:10I hear a painful growl, then a howl inside.
01:16:13My wolf is howling in sorrow.
01:16:15Yes.
01:16:16She is finally back to me.
01:16:18The painkiller puts me to sleep.
01:16:20What I don't know, is that Linus tells Ethan everything about what happened after the rejection.
01:16:25She told me about it the day after you rejected her.
01:16:29It was all my fault.
01:16:32I knew one week before her birthday that she was my fated mate.
01:16:37But I still did what I did.
01:16:40After what feels like hours, I open my eyes.
01:16:43I sit up abruptly.
01:16:49How are you feeling now?
01:16:51I turn my head and freeze.
01:16:54Ethan is sitting on the bed beside me.
01:16:58Fine.
01:16:59I push the blanket aside and try to get off the bed.
01:17:02He grabs my wrist.
01:17:06Where are you going?
01:17:08I should go.
01:17:10I'm completely fine.
01:17:12You're not fully recovered yet.
01:17:15Let go.
01:17:16My parents must be worried.
01:17:18I called them a couple of hours ago.
01:17:20What?
01:17:21Why?
01:17:22Did you tell them everything?
01:17:24Why didn't you tell them?
01:17:25I yank my hand away and shove his chest hard.
01:17:28What should I say?
01:17:29How their favorite Ethan rejected me?
01:17:33How he left me to die in the forest?
01:17:36How I almost lost my wolf because of him?
01:17:39Suddenly, Ethan pulls me into his arms and holds me tightly.
01:17:45My hands hang in the air.
01:17:47I hesitate to push him away.
01:17:49I'm sorry, Allison.
01:17:50Please forgive me.
01:17:51I was so wrong.
01:17:52But I swear I thought about you too.
01:17:55Being a Luna is dangerous.
01:17:56It would hurt you.
01:17:57They always attack the Luna first to break the Alpha.
01:18:00I didn't want to take that risk.
01:18:02But I forgot the cost of rejection.
01:18:03Tears stream down and soak into his shirt.
01:18:06I know I committed a terrible sin.
01:18:08I regret it now.
01:18:09I suffer every day.
01:18:11How can I make you forgive me for the pain I caused you?
01:18:14Listen, Ethan.
01:18:15I decided a few days ago.
01:18:16When my wolf returns, I will forgive you.
01:18:18That way, I can finally free myself from this tragedy.
01:18:21So I forgive you.
01:18:22Because I can't be selfish.
01:18:24I can't go through that pain again.
01:18:27So it's better to forgive you and forget those painful memories forever.
01:18:33I climb off the bed and stand.
01:18:37From now on, our lives are separate.
01:18:39I will see you as the head alpha.
01:18:41Our families will remain friends.
01:18:43They won't be divided because of us.
01:18:46I grab my phone and bag and head for the door.
01:18:50Allison, what if I tell you I don't want our lives to be separate?
01:18:54What if I tell you I don't want our lives to be separate?
01:18:57Every time I see you with Ryan, it hurts me deeply.
01:19:00I don't want you with anyone else.
01:19:02I only want you to be with me.
01:19:04What do you mean?
01:19:06I walk back to him, unable to believe his words.
01:19:08Ethan Iverson, I can't believe Alpha Neal chose you as head alpha.
01:19:12You made a joke of fate and rejected me.
01:19:15Then you regretted it and begged for forgiveness.
01:19:18Now you want to be with the same girl fate chose for you?
01:19:21Am I a toy for you to play with and throw away?
01:19:23I'm not lying.
01:19:24I couldn't help falling for you.
01:19:26My heart truly belongs to you now.
01:19:28My heart pounds hard.
01:19:29I laugh at my own stupid heart, still beating for him.
01:19:32I can't.
01:19:33I turn to leave.
01:19:34But he hugs me from behind and rests his head on my neck.
01:19:38I love you, Allison.
01:19:41I close my eyes and let the tears fall.
01:19:43Just as I'm about to push his arms away from my waist, the door bursts open.
01:19:48I open my eyes and look at the person standing in the doorway.
01:19:52Ryan!
01:19:53Ethan's arms are around my waist.
01:19:56Ryan's face darkens.
01:20:00Where are your manners?
01:20:01You should have knocked.
01:20:03You're right.
01:20:04I should have knocked.
01:20:07Ryan!
01:20:10I heard you were sick, so I came to check.
01:20:13But you look more than fine.
01:20:17She's fine.
01:20:21No one needs to worry about her.
01:20:23With the head alpha here, who needs to worry?
01:20:26Carry on.
01:20:27Don't mind me.
01:20:28He closes the door and leaves.
01:20:31I break free from Ethan's hold.
01:20:34Stop it.
01:20:35Ryan misunderstood.
01:20:38He didn't misunderstand.
01:20:40I have feelings for you.
01:20:42And I know you still love me.
01:20:45No.
01:20:46I don't love you.
01:20:50You can lie to me, but you can't lie to yourself.
01:20:55I leave his room and catch up with Ryan in the hallway.
01:21:00Hey, Ryan.
01:21:02I think I need to explain.
01:21:04What just happened was a misunderstanding.
01:21:06What you saw wasn't what it looked like.
01:21:09A misunderstanding?
01:21:11I didn't think anything.
01:21:14It's your life.
01:21:15You know what's best for you.
01:21:19I lower my head.
01:21:21Fine.
01:21:22I'm going.
01:21:22Goodbye.
01:21:26Take care.
01:21:27He gives me a friendly smile.
01:21:29The gloom is gone.
01:21:31I feel a wave of relief and smile back.
01:21:35You too.
01:21:39On my way back, I run into the witch again.
01:21:44Child, how are you?
01:21:46I see you are happy now.
01:21:48You've got your wolf back.
01:21:50How do you know?
01:21:52I can sense it.
01:21:54Your mate?
01:21:55I don't have a mate now.
01:21:57He rejected me.
01:21:59So please don't talk about him to me.
01:22:01Okay, don't be furious.
01:22:03He's not your mate.
01:22:06But you can't deny his favor.
01:22:09He really helped you in getting your wolf back.
01:22:14Did Ethan really help me?
01:22:16How?
01:22:18He is the almighty of every rank.
01:22:20How could a simple witch like me possibly know about it?
01:22:26Almighty of every rank?
01:22:28I didn't know Ethan was this powerful.
01:22:31I'm taken aback by Aurelia's words.
01:22:33I open my mouth to ask more.
01:22:35But a cab horn sounds in the distance.
01:22:38I have to go.
01:22:41What I don't know is that Aurelia stands still, frowning.
01:22:45Her emerald eyes are full of bewilderment.
01:22:49But I was not talking about Alpha Ethan.
01:22:52At night, while my parents sleep, I sneak into the forest.
01:22:56For the first time since regaining my wolf, I shift and run.
01:22:59Pure white paws hit the earth.
01:23:01Moonlight on my fur.
01:23:03I feel alive.
01:23:04Suddenly I hear crunching behind me.
01:23:06I run in terror.
01:23:07Any male wolf would want me.
01:23:09I lose my way.
01:23:10Footsteps close in.
01:23:11I howl in fear and run on.
01:23:15Someone rushes from the right and grabs me in his arms.
01:23:18I whimmer and struggle in terror.
01:23:20Then a familiar scent hits me.
01:23:22My wolf goes, calm.
01:23:23I look up.
01:23:24It's Ryan.
01:23:25I glance around.
01:23:26We're inside his private territory.
01:23:28Who are you, little Omega?
01:23:30Ryan doesn't recognize my wolf.
01:23:32Only mates can sense each other's unique scent.
01:23:34I try to mind link him, but can't.
01:23:36This place is restricted.
01:23:38I could kill you for your boldness.
01:23:39My wolf whines and steps back.
01:23:41He chuckles.
01:23:42But it's okay.
01:23:43I like your boldness.
01:23:45You can come again.
01:23:46This playboy.
01:23:47He said only I was allowed here.
01:23:49Now he changes his mind for a new girl's wolf?
01:23:53I try to step back, but my wolf takes over and moves closer to him.
01:23:58She even shuts the mind link with me.
01:24:01My wolf rubs against his chest, nuzzling under his chin.
01:24:05Ryan chuckles and strokes my fur.
01:24:07It seems you are a naughty little wolf.
01:24:10Follow me.
01:24:11I'll show you something.
01:24:13He leads me to the lake.
01:24:15The moon's reflection looks like paradise.
01:24:17We sit together.
01:24:19You are beautiful.
01:24:20It's a pity I can't shift right now.
01:24:22Otherwise, I'd let you meet my wolf.
01:24:25My wolf responds with a mournful howl toward the sky.
01:24:31I have my own problems, you know.
01:24:34People think being careless makes life easier.
01:24:37It doesn't.
01:24:39If I hadn't come back, I'd never understand.
01:24:44It's late.
01:24:45I must go.
01:24:46I stand up and turn to leave.
01:24:52Goodbye, little Omega.
01:24:54His voice comes from behind me.
01:24:56You remind me of someone I know.
01:24:58My steps halt again.
01:25:00Someone who always tries to run away from me, but ends up coming back to me.
01:25:04You said to me.
01:25:05I'm coming back.
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