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00:00:06Not today.
00:00:13By my blood, I ignite!
00:00:21Where is James?
00:00:25Ha. Screw the pack. With this stash, I'm set for life.
00:00:30James, the Frost Vein Pack broke through. Take my token to the Royal Pack.
00:00:34The Alpha King has to send reinforcements. Go.
00:00:45You?
00:00:46The Flame Alpha's ring?
00:00:49James, hand this over to the Alpha of the Frost Vein Pack and he'll give us anything we want.
00:00:53You joined the Frost Vein Pack?
00:00:55James, I gave you everything!
00:00:57I let my pack serve you, and you dare betray me?
00:01:01Betray you? So what?
00:01:02You're the one who tore Claire and me apart.
00:01:05You forced the mate bond on me.
00:01:07Exactly.
00:01:08You have no idea how much it's sick at him to touch you.
00:01:12Enduring you all these years was pure torture.
00:01:15You bastard.
00:01:16Victor was your only loyal dog, and you threw him in the dungeon just because I said so.
00:01:20No one is coming for you now.
00:01:39My princess.
00:01:42Victor.
00:01:43Just hold on! I'm getting you out of here!
00:01:45I'm not going to make it. Just leave me.
00:01:48No! I will protect you. Forever.
00:01:50I was so blind. I listened to James and threw you in that dungeon. I was such a fool, Victor.
00:01:58No!
00:02:03Regina. Everyone who hurt you will be buried alongside you!
00:02:23Regina? My darling girl. What's wrong? Are you okay?
00:02:28I am...
00:02:29These are the strongest young males in the pack.
00:02:32Regina, it's time you choose who will rule by your side.
00:02:36I've been reborn. Right back to the day I chose my mate.
00:02:41I've been reborn. Right back to the day I chose my mate.
00:02:45Choose me, princess! Choose me!
00:02:47Out of my way.
00:02:48What are you waiting for, Regina?
00:02:49Just choose me, and let's wrap up this toe print this ridiculous choosing.
00:02:54James is here. We don't stand a chance.
00:02:56I heard the princess is totally crazy about him.
00:02:58Yeah, she's definitely choosing him. Look, she can't even take her eyes off him.
00:03:02James, last life, you played with my heart and colluded with the frost vein pack to destroy the flame pack.
00:03:07Not in this life.
00:03:10Regina, are you going to choose James?
00:03:12I know he's an Omega, but if you truly want him...
00:03:15No, father. I'm not choosing James.
00:03:17You're not? But you were crying and freaking out, saying you had to have him.
00:03:21I was acting like a child. But I've grown up now.
00:03:24Elder, is every eligible male in the flame pack here?
00:03:26Yes, princess Regina. Every single one.
00:03:28Then why is General Victor missing?
00:03:30Forgive me, princess, but General Victor's face was mangled in battle.
00:03:33He wears a mask and has a cold temper.
00:03:35We didn't send for him, fearing he would frighten you.
00:03:38Frighten me? He bled to protect this pack.
00:03:40A hero shouldn't be excluded.
00:03:42Bring him here.
00:03:48That's General Victor.
00:03:49I heard he's driven back the north multiple times.
00:03:52Any wolf who dares cross our borders gets slaughtered by General Victor.
00:03:58And he hangs their bodies as a warning.
00:04:00Is he actually here for the choosing?
00:04:01Please, everyone knows our great general got his face mangled on the battlefield.
00:04:04He has to hide behind that mascots because underneath, he's a hideous freak.
00:04:08Exactly. Being mated to a freak like that?
00:04:11Princess Regina would wake up screaming every night.
00:04:13Regina, the candidates are all assembled.
00:04:15Tell me, who is your choice?
00:04:17I choose General Victor to be my mate.
00:04:20Regina, are you certain you want General Victor to be your mate?
00:04:23Yes, father. I'm certain.
00:04:25General Victor is a lethal warrior and his loyalty to the pack is absolute.
00:04:29He is the perfect mate.
00:04:30If this is what you want, you have my full support.
00:04:32The mating ceremony will take place in three days,
00:04:34but we will keep your choice a secret until then.
00:04:36Use these three days to be absolutely sure, Regina.
00:04:40Thank you, father.
00:04:41The choosing is over.
00:04:42Princess Regina will take her mate in three days.
00:04:45The pack will know her choice then.
00:04:46You're dismissed.
00:04:47James, I won't let you ruin my life again.
00:04:50Congratulations, James.
00:04:51In three days, you'll officially be the princess's mate.
00:04:54I told you today's choosing was just a formality.
00:04:57No one else is worthy of the princess.
00:05:03Regina, hey, you.
00:05:04I drop my sword.
00:05:06Pick it up for me.
00:05:08Are your hands broken?
00:05:09Pick it up yourself.
00:05:11Cut the crap and just pick it up.
00:05:12You're my mate and you serve me.
00:05:15Your mate?
00:05:16James, you shouldn't ask the princess to do such things.
00:05:19I can get it.
00:05:20Regina, look how Claire cares for me.
00:05:22And you?
00:05:23You just stand there looking like an idiot.
00:05:25I am the princess of this pack, James.
00:05:27Why would I lower myself to fetch your sword like a cheap servant?
00:05:31Did you just call Claire a cheap servant?
00:05:33Apologize to her right now or I reject being your mate.
00:05:36I decide who my mate is.
00:05:38You don't get to claim that title for yourself.
00:05:40How dare she talk back to me.
00:05:42It's like she's a completely different person.
00:05:46Do you want to lose this hand?
00:05:47Victor, you let go of me.
00:05:51Dare to touch the princess again and I'll tear that hand off.
00:05:53Get out.
00:05:55Your Highness, are you really going to mate with James?
00:05:59I want to see your face.
00:06:06Your face.
00:06:14General Victor, you don't have a single wound on your face.
00:06:19So all those terrible rumors are just garbage, aren't they?
00:06:22This mask keeps unnecessary trouble away.
00:06:24Leave it off.
00:06:25You're so handsome.
00:06:27Let me take a good look at you.
00:06:28Princess Regina, with your mating ceremony approaching,
00:06:31it's inappropriate to joke with me like this.
00:06:33Joke?
00:06:34How is it a joke to talk to my future mate?
00:06:39Today at the choosing, I chose you.
00:06:44Princess, I don't understand.
00:06:45You were so devoted to James.
00:06:47That was the past.
00:06:48I see him for what he is now.
00:06:49He is nothing but a foolish mutt, entirely unworthy of me.
00:06:55Will you take me as your mate in three days?
00:07:08To be your mate, Princess, is my absolute honor.
00:07:17Princess, look.
00:07:18Your mating dress.
00:07:21It's almost finished.
00:07:27A mating dress made for the princess.
00:07:29It's absolutely gorgeous.
00:07:30Go try it on, Claire.
00:07:32You'd look infinitely better in it than a certain someone who doesn't know how to please her mate.
00:07:35No!
00:07:37You cannot touch the princess mating dress.
00:07:39It is a severe disrespect to the royal family.
00:07:41It's just a piece of fabric.
00:07:42What's the big deal if Claire tries it on?
00:07:44Come on, Regina.
00:07:46Don't be such a tight ass.
00:07:47Princess Regina.
00:07:48Perfect timing.
00:07:49You still owe Claire an apology.
00:07:51Consider this dress your apology gift to her.
00:07:56An apology gift?
00:07:58James, it seems you're not just stupid.
00:08:00Your memory is failing, too.
00:08:02A low-ranking Omega like Claire doesn't even have the right to lay a finger on my mating dress.
00:08:07Regina!
00:08:08What the hell are you doing?
00:08:09Who gave you permission to speak my name?
00:08:12Address me as Princess Regina.
00:08:14James, please don't make the princess mad over me.
00:08:17It's fine.
00:08:18I'm just used to this kind of thing.
00:08:21I'm not letting anyone mistreat you.
00:08:22So what if you're the princess?
00:08:24Once we bond, you submit to me.
00:08:26Claire likes the dress.
00:08:28Give it to her.
00:08:33Eileen, go help her take off my mating dress.
00:08:36If she resists, drag the guards in here to help her out of it.
00:08:40She's my cousin!
00:08:41You dare order your guards to touch her?
00:08:42I'm saving her life.
00:08:44Only Royal Flame Blood can wear that.
00:08:46Anyone else?
00:08:46It burns them alive.
00:08:48Burn alive?
00:08:49You're full of bullshit.
00:08:56Princess Regina.
00:08:58Don't you think I look absolutely stunning in this?
00:09:01You look perfect, Claire.
00:09:03She's just jealous because you look infinitely better than her.
00:09:07That whole burn alive garbage was just a desperate lie to scare you.
00:09:10Princess, you already have so many beautiful dresses.
00:09:13One less wouldn't even make a difference to you, right?
00:09:16Why don't you just give this one to me?
00:09:18Stop begging her, Claire.
00:09:20My word is final.
00:09:21The dress is yours.
00:09:25Your word?
00:09:26James, your precious cousin has completely forgotten your place.
00:09:29You want a royal dress that bad?
00:09:30I'll say it one last time.
00:09:32A lowly Omega is not worthy.
00:09:33What the hell did you just say?
00:09:40The dress is on fire!
00:09:42It burns!
00:09:43James, help me!
00:09:44Claire, quick!
00:09:45Rip it off!
00:09:53You knew this would happen!
00:09:54You did this on purpose!
00:09:56I warned you.
00:09:57You chose to humiliate yourselves.
00:09:59It hurts!
00:10:01James, it hurts so much!
00:10:03My arm!
00:10:04You vicious bitch!
00:10:05Look what you did to her!
00:10:07Don't cry, Claire.
00:10:08They have the best jewelry here.
00:10:09Pick out whatever you want to make up for this.
00:10:15Like it?
00:10:15It's yours.
00:10:18Don't worry about the price.
00:10:19Charge it to the princess.
00:10:20Princess Regina, this...
00:10:22Claire got hurt because of you, Regina.
00:10:25One necklace isn't enough of an apology gift.
00:10:27Pack all of this up.
00:10:29We're taking everything to compensate her.
00:10:31James, isn't this too much?
00:10:33Spending the princess's money like this?
00:10:35Too much?
00:10:36Who cares?
00:10:37The princess is loaded.
00:10:39I'm her future mate.
00:10:41Her money is my money.
00:10:42I see it now, James.
00:10:44In our past life, you used my wealth to fund your little mistress.
00:10:47Never again.
00:10:51Listen.
00:10:52From now on, James pays for his own purchases.
00:10:54No credit.
00:10:55Nothing goes on the royal ledger.
00:10:57Yes, Princess Regina.
00:11:01Wait, sir.
00:11:01You can't leave.
00:11:02You haven't paid yet.
00:11:04I already told you, Regina is paying for it.
00:11:06Princess Regina's orders.
00:11:08You have to pay by yourself.
00:11:09What?
00:11:11I, Cynthia Darnell, accept your rejection.
00:11:22She didn't even defend herself.
00:11:24That's bold.
00:11:24Being rejected by Alpha is no joke.
00:11:26She'll lose her werewolf power.
00:11:28Blessed by moon goddess?
00:11:30You're nothing but a bastard.
00:11:31How dare you outshine me?
00:11:33My dear sister, you got rejected.
00:11:35Better find somewhere to hide.
00:11:36Once your werewolf power fades and you turn into human, they won't hold back.
00:11:39Mind her.
00:11:41Imposter.
00:11:41She should be fed to the rogues.
00:11:44Thought so.
00:11:45How could the goddess bless a bastard?
00:11:46So suspicious, just a fraud.
00:11:48How dare she deceive our Alpha?
00:11:51She'll be cursed!
00:11:52My fate won't be decided by a man's for his rejection.
00:11:55What are you smiling at?
00:11:57Couldn't be bothered with you.
00:11:58Get out of my sight, you jinx.
00:12:02Mighty moon goddess, please grant me a second chance.
00:12:04Choose a fated mate for me.
00:12:17The goddess gave her a second chance!
00:12:20Idiot.
00:12:21Alpha is mine.
00:12:23You'll never be there.
00:12:30No way!
00:12:31She matched with an omega.
00:12:33Is this the fated mate?
00:12:35The goddess chose for you?
00:12:42An omega.
00:12:44This bitch is a phony.
00:12:45Tell me about it!
00:12:47No way the goddess matched her reincarnation with a lowly omega!
00:12:51I believe in the goddess.
00:12:52Anyone is better than Rex.
00:13:05What's your name?
00:13:07Albin.
00:13:07Albin Autis.
00:13:09Albin, let's go.
00:13:10Get out of here.
00:13:24Albin.
00:13:25Let's go.
00:13:25Get out of here.
00:13:26Anyhow.
00:13:28I'm just, you know, an omega.
00:13:30Are you sure I'm the one?
00:13:37Mating is complete, and I'm still here.
00:13:40Rex, you tried to kill me by calling it off, but goddess gave me a second chance.
00:13:47Albin, where did he go?
00:13:50Where did he go?
00:13:50He left?
00:13:51Makes sense.
00:13:51A powerless omega won't stick with a woman who crossed an alpha.
00:13:55There's something more urgent.
00:14:03The cursed power is awakening.
00:14:10No, it's not the right time.
00:14:13Ten years ago, when the Darnans found me, I couldn't remember a thing.
00:14:17All I had was this wolf teeth necklace.
00:14:20That necklace is only lead about my identity.
00:14:22Maybe it's some kind of proof.
00:14:29These are my belongings.
00:14:30Who told you to throw them away?
00:14:33Sorry, miss.
00:14:33It's an order for master and madam.
00:14:35Pack up all your stuff today.
00:14:37You're no longer part of the Darnan family.
00:14:39How?
00:14:39Dad and mom ask this?
00:14:41Shut up, you bastard.
00:14:42You're not our family.
00:14:43We took you in because you've become Luna.
00:14:44You, you got rejected in front of everyone.
00:14:47You totally humiliated us.
00:14:49Dad, mom, let me explain.
00:14:51Shut up, loser.
00:14:52You're not our daughter.
00:14:54I see.
00:14:56A daughter's just a tool to lash onto the alpha.
00:14:58Only the one who can hook up with Rex is worthy.
00:15:00Still talking back?
00:15:01Bitch!
00:15:05This slap is for raising me.
00:15:07From now on, I'm done with the Darnan family.
00:15:09I want my stuff back.
00:15:11Ten years.
00:15:12Do you think a slap is enough payback?
00:15:14Not a chance.
00:15:19Sister, does this necklace match my new outfit?
00:15:23That's my necklace.
00:15:25Take it off!
00:15:34Shut up!
00:15:35It's Quinn's wedding gift.
00:15:39Only Alpha's wife deserve this treasure.
00:15:42Not you, bitch.
00:15:43Give it back!
00:15:55Remember, I'm Luna now.
00:15:58You're not worthy of this necklace.
00:16:04Quinn, even if you're Luna, you're nothing special.
00:16:08How dare you!
00:16:10I'm gonna peel off your fake birthmark
00:16:13and expose your lies
00:16:19in your dreams.
00:16:35Bitch, you'd better cooperate.
00:16:41Darling, do whatever you want.
00:16:50Karma will get you.
00:16:52The moon goddess is watching!
00:16:55Fuck that!
00:16:57I'm the real queen here.
00:17:13Are you all right?
00:17:15You're back.
00:17:17This Omega could defy me?
00:17:19It must be a coincidence.
00:17:21This has nothing to do with you.
00:17:22Leave!
00:17:25She's my mate.
00:17:26I won't allow anyone to hurt her.
00:17:29Something is off with him.
00:17:31Better be cautious.
00:17:33Give my wife a necklace.
00:17:38Cocky punk.
00:17:39How dare he be so innocent?
00:17:47Well, well, sister.
00:17:49Long time no see.
00:17:51How does it feel to be an Omega's mate?
00:17:55Give my necklace back.
00:17:57The necklace?
00:17:58No problem, but I'm carrying a baby.
00:18:00A bit tired now.
00:18:02Can you be my chair?
00:18:03You promised me last time!
00:18:08Last time?
00:18:09Oh, the time you knelt before me?
00:18:11Well, I want you to kneel as my chair now.
00:18:14You know, I'm pregnant with Alpha's Kid.
00:18:23Alpha's Kid?
00:18:24Are you sure?
00:18:27Rex didn't seem capable.
00:18:30What the hell are you talking about?
00:18:33Of course, it's Alpha's baby.
00:18:36Of course, it's Alpha's baby.
00:18:37Cynthia, shut up!
00:18:39Blood Moon!
00:18:42Is a Lycan king about to be born?
00:18:48It's a sign.
00:18:49My child is destined for greatness.
00:18:52Priest, what are you waiting for?
00:18:54Start the ceremony.
00:18:55A Lycan king!
00:18:56With him, our tribe will become the strongest!
00:18:59Great!
00:19:00We're so lucky to have the amazing Alpha and Luna!
00:19:06Cynthia, looks like the heavens know who's the real deal.
00:19:16Moon goddess, please bless our newborn with a wolf spirit!
00:19:23Can you be our wolf spirit?
00:19:29See?
00:19:30That's my top-tier wolf spirit!
00:19:33I am the future Supreme Luna.
00:19:45Why are there two wolf spirits?
00:19:48Who else is pregnant?
00:20:01I'm pregnant?
00:20:02I had a feeling, but not so soon.
00:20:04A grey wolf spirit?
00:20:05There's no record of that.
00:20:07Is that really a wolf spirit?
00:20:08Impossible!
00:20:08She's just a piece of trash!
00:20:11How could she also get pregnant today?
00:20:13Impossible.
00:20:14In the last life, it was extremely hard for her to contrive.
00:20:17Even if she is pregnant, it must be a wolfless disgrace.
00:20:20Like last time.
00:20:23Our tribe has never had two people conceive at the same time.
00:20:27Alpha, why don't we test the aptitude of the two babies?
00:20:30Test them.
00:20:31No one has ever seen dim light like that.
00:20:34It's not certain if she's really pregnant.
00:20:37I want everyone to see what comes from breeding with a lowly Omega.
00:20:42Fine.
00:20:43Since the Alpha is so curious about the child of someone blessed by the Moon Goddess,
00:20:47I'll grant your wish.
00:20:50But after the test, give me back my necklace.
00:20:54Such big words.
00:20:55It's just a fake.
00:20:57Using the Moon Goddess's blessing as an excuse?
00:21:00Do you really think absorbing some random wolf spirit will secure your status?
00:21:07I'll show you the true top-tier bloodline.
00:21:12Future Luna, please place your hand on it and infuse your aura.
00:21:27Such a bright golden light.
00:21:29Is this the Lycan King spirit?
00:21:31It has to be.
00:21:32This is an Alpha Wolf Spirit!
00:21:36Congratulations, Alpha and Luna!
00:21:42See that? This is my top tier bloodline
00:21:46Now, it's your turn
00:21:50Let's see if your bastard child can make this stone light up
00:21:58Sister, get on your knees and beg me right now
00:22:01Admit you're carrying a mutt
00:22:03And I might show some mercy
00:22:06And reward you with the necklace
00:22:11Get lost
00:22:13Let her test, she won't be so cocky after the test
00:22:19Then watch closely
00:22:34Not even the lowest level of Krayla
00:22:36What a freak, wasted a wolf spirit for nothing
00:22:39An Omega's spawn is indeed bottom tier trash
00:22:42Sister, so after all your scheming, you ended up with a wolfless failure?
00:22:47Ha ha ha ha ha, Cynthia
00:22:50This is what you get for betraying me
00:22:53An Omega's spawn is destined to be the lowest reject
00:22:57Get the hell down from there, Cynthia
00:23:06Now wonder you wanted to die this morning
00:23:09Where did you hide her?
00:23:11His grip tightened
00:23:12His grip tightened
00:23:12Tears streamed down my face, but I kept shaking my head
00:23:15I don't know
00:23:16I never saw her
00:23:17Fourth dad's eyes blazed
00:23:19Liar
00:23:19He pinned me to the ground and unleashed his mental power
00:23:23I couldn't breathe
00:23:24My vision went white
00:23:26He pulled back just before I blacked out
00:23:29Last time, where is Giselle?
00:23:31I had four fathers once
00:23:33Four SSS-level alpha kings who ruled the four kingdoms
00:23:37The Dragon King
00:23:38The Bear Emperor
00:23:39The Nine-Tailed Fox
00:23:41The Phoenix Lord
00:23:42I grew up beloved by all of them
00:23:44I inherited my mother's S-level calming power
00:23:47I was the most envied female in the realm
00:23:51Until Giselle arrived
00:23:52The daughter of their former fated female
00:23:54She said I cursed her
00:23:56The Dragon King stitched my mouth shut
00:23:59The Nine-Tailed Fox threw me into the Shadow Spider Cavern
00:24:03Insects ate my left arm
00:24:05The Bear Emperor threw me into the Feral Dens
00:24:07Three years
00:24:08I became a rut slave
00:24:10Clawed
00:24:11Bitten
00:24:11Mounted bloody
00:24:13I am your mother's guardian spirit
00:24:15She is a traveler from another world
00:24:17My poor child
00:24:18Your mother, upon learning that you are still alive
00:24:20Longs to bring you back to her world
00:24:22Elara, your mother has been desperate since learning you exist
00:24:25Are you willing to-
00:24:25I grabbed a rusted blade and pressed it to my throat
00:24:28Yes, mother was alive
00:24:31I'd see her soon
00:24:32Pure joy drowned my fear of death
00:24:34Just as I slashed down
00:24:36A Talon foot slammed the blade from my hand
00:24:40Elara
00:24:41You trying to kill yourself?
00:24:43Forth, Dad
00:24:46Don't call me that
00:24:47I severed our bond years ago
00:24:51Don't call me that
00:24:52I severed our bond years ago
00:24:54When I was small
00:24:54A feral warlord kidnapped me
00:24:56Forth, Dad tracked me alone
00:24:58He knelt to his worst enemy
00:24:59And let his wounds be torn apart
00:25:01All to bring me home
00:25:03Forth, Dad loved me most
00:25:04Until four years ago
00:25:06When Second, Dad brought Giselle back from the Borderlands
00:25:08Everyone said my mother was the faded female of all four fathers
00:25:12But the wedding ceremony
00:25:13Giselle's mother Genevieve appeared
00:25:15The moment all four shifted their love to her overnight
00:25:17They said my mother went mad with jealousy
00:25:21Tormented Genevieve
00:25:21Drowned herself in the river
00:25:23After Mother Dong
00:25:24Genevieve vanished too
00:25:26Only when Giselle returned did the fathers learn the truth
00:25:29Genevieve had left out of guilt
00:25:31I never believed it
00:25:32But fathers didn't trust me
00:25:36So whenever Giselle and I clashed
00:25:38They chose her
00:25:39I went from the most treasured female in the realm
00:25:42To a feral den slave
00:25:44Forth, Dad picked up the fallen blade
00:25:46Looked at the cut on my throat
00:25:47Then flipped the blade and drove it toward me
00:25:50I jerked back
00:25:51The edge kissed my skin
00:25:53Fresh blood welled up
00:25:54If you want to die so badly, why dodge?
00:25:56You're just like your mother, Ilara
00:25:58Pathetic
00:26:00Both of you hurt yourselves for attention
00:26:01She was smarter though
00:26:03She did it in front of all four of us
00:26:05You picked this shithole
00:26:06Stupid
00:26:09You picked this shithole
00:26:10Stupid
00:26:11I started to explain
00:26:12Then I remembered
00:26:13They never listened
00:26:14I lowered my head
00:26:16You're right, my lord
00:26:18Did you come all this way just to watch me perform?
00:26:21Don't flatter yourself
00:26:23Today is Giselle's birthday
00:26:24She's being named Sacred Female
00:26:26She says she'll forgive you
00:26:27I'm here to bring you to her
00:26:29Sacred Female
00:26:30A title the forefathers had promised me since I was ten
00:26:34Before, if anyone took what was mine
00:26:36I'd tear the kingdom apart
00:26:38Now I just said
00:26:41I don't want to go!
00:26:44That's not your choice
00:26:46Had me washed and dressed
00:26:47Then summoned his sky carriage
00:26:49A gilded chariot drawn by two winged serpents on the way
00:26:52Forth, Dad wouldn't stop talking
00:26:54Bear your throat when you see, Giselle
00:26:56Don't provoke her
00:26:57Submit
00:26:59My chest ached
00:27:00The higher we flew
00:27:02The louder mother's voice
00:27:03Called in my head
00:27:04I stood
00:27:06Pushed open the carriage door
00:27:08And jumped
00:27:10His scream tore the air behind me
00:27:12At this height I'd surely die
00:27:14But I landed in warm arms instead
00:27:17Forth, Dad had caught me
00:27:19His wings folded around us
00:27:21He crashed and rolled twice in the ground
00:27:24His furious roar shook the air
00:27:27Alara!
00:27:28Nakara!
00:27:29Have you lost your mind?
00:27:30Blood from a gash on his forehead dripped onto my face
00:27:33I reached up to wipe it away
00:27:35Stop playing games!
00:27:37You just want to see if I still care!
00:27:39I don't!
00:27:40I don't!
00:27:41I'd catch any falling creature on reflex
00:27:42If I'd known it was you, I wouldn't have bothered
00:27:44Next time you want to die, go ahead
00:27:46I won't bother
00:27:50Good
00:27:51Remember that, Rowan
00:28:00Fourth Dad nearly drowned as a cub
00:28:02Deep water was his greatest fear
00:28:03He'd just said it himself
00:28:05He wouldn't save me
00:28:06The icy current flooded my lungs
00:28:08I was happy
00:28:09Finally
00:28:10I was going home to Mother
00:28:12I don't know how long the darkness lasted
00:28:14A hand cracked across my face
00:28:18Third Dad stood over me, furious
00:28:20Selfish bitch
00:28:22You know Rowan almost drowned, saving you
00:28:25Of the four fathers, I'd been closest to him
00:28:27He taught me to read scent trails
00:28:29Identify herbs
00:28:31He was always gentle
00:28:33No matter what I did wrong
00:28:35He never punished me
00:28:36Until Giselle came back
00:28:38She touched a venomous snake and got bitten
00:28:40She planted it!
00:28:42Third Dad's tails lashed my back
00:28:44This is my fault, Alara
00:28:46I didn't raise you right
00:28:49Ladder, Giselle was poisoned again
00:28:51Third Dad threw me into the rum pit
00:28:54The creatures burrowed into my flesh and burst out in blood
00:28:57Even after Third Dad healed me
00:28:59I'd lost my left eye
00:29:00Seeing my silence now, he took it as admission
00:29:03Calm down
00:29:04Today is Giselle's naming reeds
00:29:05Alara probably can't handle it
00:29:07She tried killing herself three times in front of me
00:29:09You've been away from court too long
00:29:11She's pulled this stunt dozens of times over four years
00:29:13Just another grab for attention
00:29:15So that's what this is
00:29:18Alara, it's Giselle's birthday
00:29:19Don't make a scene in front of First Dad and Second Dad
00:29:22You know how they are
00:29:23Before he finished
00:29:24I lunged for the medicine chest behind him
00:29:26I grabbed the most poisonous one
00:29:27And swallowed it
00:29:29The poison burned through my veins
00:29:31But I smiled
00:29:32Third Dad once told me that
00:29:33This toxin had no antidote
00:29:35If I swallowed it
00:29:36I would die
00:29:37Third Dad froze for two seconds
00:29:41And shoved his fingers down my throat
00:29:45Are you insane?
00:29:46Do you know what you just swallowed?
00:29:48He forced me to vomit
00:29:49Then pressed his palm against my chest
00:29:51Three of his tails wrapped around me
00:29:53He pushed his spirit energy into my body
00:29:56Forcing the poison out
00:29:57Black blood seeped from my pores
00:29:59Finally, he sighed in relief
00:30:01Alara, it's just a title
00:30:03Is it really worth dying over?
00:30:05Alara, please stop this
00:30:07Yesterday we spoke with Giselle
00:30:08She's willing to forgive you
00:30:09After today you can return to court
00:30:11First Dad will name you Sacred Female too
00:30:13I promise
00:30:13Tears spilled down my face
00:30:15Please, I'm begging you
00:30:17Just let me die
00:30:20Alara, do you not understand?
00:30:22I understand
00:30:23But I don't want to go back
00:30:25I want to go home
00:30:26To Mother
00:30:28I told them the voice in my head
00:30:30Mother being alive in another world
00:30:32That all I had to do was die to reach her
00:30:34Their faces shifted from confusion to something worse
00:30:37Finally
00:30:38Third Dad pulled me to my feet
00:30:40Alara
00:30:41Listen to me
00:30:43Your mother is dead
00:30:47Mother drowned herself in the river
00:30:49First Dad pulled her out
00:30:50But nothing worked
00:30:52They watched her flesh decay
00:30:53Third Dad said the voice I was hearing was a delusion
00:30:56I knew what I heard was real
00:30:58But no matter what I said
00:30:59They refused to believe me
00:31:00Third Dad sighed
00:31:02If you can't bear to return to court
00:31:05Stay here with me
00:31:05I was about to refuse
00:31:06The ground shook
00:31:08Heavy footsteps and a low rumbling growl echoed down the corridor
00:31:10First Dad and Second Dad burst in
00:31:12Wildeye
00:31:12Have you seen Gazelle?
00:31:14She's gone
00:31:16Third Dad and Fourth Dad froze
00:31:19Second Dad's voice cracked
00:31:21This morning she asked where the feral dens were
00:31:25She wanted to bring Alara back herself
00:31:27I refused
00:31:29She must have gone anyway
00:31:30All four turned to stare at me
00:31:32I knew that look
00:31:33Before they could speak
00:31:34I was already shaking my head
00:31:35No
00:31:36It wasn't me
00:31:37How could it not be you?
00:31:40Fourth Dad's talons closed around my throat
00:31:42Slamming me against the wall
00:31:44Now wonder you wanted to die this morning
00:31:47Where did you hide her?
00:31:49His grip tightened
00:31:50Tears streamed down my face
00:31:52But I kept shaking my head
00:31:53I don't know
00:31:54I never saw her
00:31:55Fourth Dad's eyes blazed
00:31:57Liar
00:31:57He pinned me to the ground
00:31:58And unleashed his mental power
00:32:01I couldn't breathe
00:32:02My vision went white
00:32:03He pulled back just before I blacked out
00:32:07Last time
00:32:08Where is Gazelle?
00:32:11I know they won't believe me
00:32:12So I smiled
00:32:16I killed her
00:32:17All four went still
00:32:18First Dad's voice dropped to a ground
00:32:19What did you just say?
00:32:22I laughed
00:32:22I killed her
00:32:23I let a pack of rogues ruin her first
00:32:26You always said she was pure
00:32:28Well now she's filthier than I ever was
00:32:30So what are you waiting for?
00:32:32Kill me
00:32:33Something inside them snapped
00:32:34First Dad shifted into his dragon form
00:32:37And pinned me down
00:32:37Second Dad's bear form erupted
00:32:40Second Dad's claws tore through my body
00:32:42Tearing flesh from bone
00:32:44They took turns
00:32:45Claws
00:32:46Fans
00:32:46Venom
00:32:47Spirit pressure
00:32:48At first I could still scream
00:32:50Then even screaming left me
00:32:52The more it hurt
00:32:53The happier I became
00:32:55Soon
00:32:55I'd see Mother soon
00:32:57The forefathers turned to you
00:32:59They were desperate to find Giselle
00:33:00Just as they stepped out
00:33:02A young attendant arrived scrambling
00:33:04My Lord
00:33:05The sacred female
00:33:06She's been found
00:33:08First Dad seized him
00:33:09Where?
00:33:10She's alive
00:33:11She got lost on the way to the Feral Derns
00:33:13And is now coming back
00:33:14Second Dad choked out
00:33:16She's alive
00:33:17The attendant nodded confused
00:33:18Yes my Lord
00:33:19All four faces went white
00:33:21Then I screamed
00:33:23They spun around and threw open the doors
00:33:25I lifted a dagger
00:33:27And drove it through my heart
00:33:31The pain was unbearable
00:33:33I almost couldn't stop the tears
00:33:35But this meant I could see Mother
00:33:37Through blurring vision
00:33:39I saw the forefathers rushing toward me
00:33:42First Dad tore off his ceremonial pelt
00:33:44And pressed it against my chest
00:33:46Second Dad kicked the dagger away
00:33:48Third Dad shoved a spirit pill into my mouth
00:33:51Fourth Dad kept calling my name
00:33:53Elara
00:33:55Elara
00:33:56Don't close your eyes
00:33:57The way they panicked reminded me
00:33:58Of the time I got sick as a cub
00:34:00It was the winter solstice
00:34:02The forefathers celebrated with me
00:34:04I played too long in the snow and got a fever
00:34:06They crowded my bed
00:34:08Coaxing me softly
00:34:10The forefathers used to be so good to me
00:34:12Even after what they did for Giselle
00:34:14I still remembered their goodness
00:34:16I looked at each of their faces one last time
00:34:18Then I closed my eyes
00:34:20A moment later
00:34:21The pain faded
00:34:22When I woke again
00:34:23I was lying in Third Dad's chamber
00:34:25My wounds had been treated
00:34:26The forefathers sat nearby
00:34:28Exhausted
00:34:29Looking like they hadn't slept in days
00:34:32Giselle was at my bedside
00:34:34She beamed when I opened my eyes
00:34:36Sister's finally awake
00:34:38Third Dad read my spirit pulse
00:34:40And spoke coldly
00:34:41The blade didn't fully pierce your heart
00:34:43That and the revival pill
00:34:44Is the only reason you survived
00:34:46You've been unconscious for five days
00:34:50Leah
00:34:51I don't need you to become Luna
00:34:53Just live through this winter
00:34:54I weighed the salt bag
00:34:56Heavy
00:34:57I lifted the curtain and looked at the snow
00:34:59If I do well
00:35:01I'll bring back the best salted venison
00:35:03He turned and walked away
00:35:05Didn't look back
00:35:06Every year on frozen moon night
00:35:08The North Wind Pack sent their daughters to the Alpha's central camp
00:35:11Officially
00:35:12Alpha Cain was choosing a future mate
00:35:14In reality
00:35:15Someone to work
00:35:16And greed
00:35:16My family had half a cabin left
00:35:18My father had shattered his leg on a hunt last winter
00:35:20So he threw me out as a gamble
00:35:22Win
00:35:23Everyone eats
00:35:24Lose
00:35:24Pretend I was never born
00:35:26I touched the strip of dried venison hidden inside my coat
00:35:30Alpha or not
00:35:31He's still just a man
00:35:32I wanted a meal and a roof
00:35:34Love doesn't fill an empty stomach
00:35:36The girls crowded together at camp
00:35:38Some cried
00:35:39Some whispered about becoming Luna
00:35:40I wore a patched gray fur coat
00:35:42A leather cord held my hair back
00:35:44I found the farthest corner and sat
00:35:46Leah
00:35:47Daughter of the hunter
00:35:49Alpha Cain sat at the center of the tent
00:35:51Early twenties
00:35:51Shoulders like a bear
00:35:53His eyes swept over me
00:35:54The fur on my neck stood up
00:35:55But fear wouldn't help
00:35:57I can salt meat
00:35:58Make herbal salves
00:36:00Set hunting traps
00:36:01Someone laughed behind me
00:36:02A girl in a white fox fur cloak
00:36:04Covered her mouth
00:36:05Vera
00:36:06Daughter of one of the oldest bloodline families
00:36:08Are we choosing a Luna or hiring a camp cook?
00:36:11Is that salted meat good?
00:36:12I saw my opening
00:36:13The dried venison I make is so good
00:36:15Scouts from the Shadowclaw pack have stolen it before
00:36:18Cain's mouth twitched
00:36:19He tapped his fingers on the armrest
00:36:21Interesting
00:36:23Keeper
00:36:24They assigned me to the farthest storage cave
00:36:27A half-collapsed cellar
00:36:28Wind and snow leaked through the walls
00:36:30The first night I woke up frozen three times
00:36:32Next morning I went to the old wolf in charge of supplies
00:36:35And asked for charcoal
00:36:36He looked me up and down
00:36:39Beta?
00:36:39I set a small bag of frostbite ointment on his table
00:36:41Is for two baskets of charcoal
00:36:43Enough?
00:36:44His eyes lit up
00:36:44He gave me five baskets
00:36:46Mira stared
00:36:47Leah, you worked so hard collecting those herbs
00:36:50If something can be solved with things, it's not a problem
00:36:52I patted her head
00:36:53Getting sick from the cold, that's what really hurts
00:36:55After half a month in camp
00:36:57I understood the rules
00:36:58Low rank meant taking abuse
00:37:00I stepped aside for the Omega candidates
00:37:02My rations were half of everyone else's
00:37:04Cain never came looking for me
00:37:05I didn't worry
00:37:06Every day I hunted in the woods
00:37:07Came back and salted meat
00:37:09Dried herbs
00:37:10Girls who hovered around the Alpha
00:37:12All ended up badly
00:37:13Better to do my own work
00:37:14Then Cain's deputy appeared
00:37:15Leah
00:37:16The Alpha is holding a feast
00:37:18You need to come
00:37:20My hands were still crusted with salt
00:37:22Got it
00:37:23In the hall, Cain sat at the head table
00:37:25Vera pressed closest to him
00:37:27Every eye turned to me
00:37:28Still in the grey fur coat
00:37:29A splinter among silk and fine pelts
00:37:32This her dress is so plain
00:37:33Just to salt meat?
00:37:34She looks fine
00:37:36Easy on the eyes
00:37:37Vera sang an ancient wolf war song
00:37:39Another girl danced the hunting dance
00:37:41When my turn came
00:37:42Cain set down his drink
00:37:44And you?
00:37:45I pulled a small bundle from my coat
00:37:47I brought dried venison for you to try
00:37:49Laughter broke out around the hall
00:37:50I ignored it
00:37:51I just handed him the meat
00:37:52Cain chewed twice
00:37:54Not bad
00:37:55He took the whole bundle
00:37:56Told his deputy to seat me beside him
00:37:58And bring me a fresh roasted fish
00:38:00I sat down without a word
00:38:01The other girls wanted to be the Alpha's heart
00:38:03I just needed to be the Alpha's favorite snack
00:38:06I got a nickname around camp
00:38:08The beta who got ahead with dried meat
00:38:10I didn't care
00:38:10Reputation can't be eaten or worn
00:38:12But Vera cared
00:38:13First, half my charcoal vanished
00:38:15Then my meat rations came back tough and stringy every time
00:38:19Mira stomped her feet
00:38:21Let's go complain to the Alpha
00:38:22I was counting the month's food stores
00:38:24I didn't look up
00:38:24Complain about what?
00:38:26The Alpha has no time for small things
00:38:28I took half a jar of honey
00:38:29And a bottle of frostbite ointment
00:38:31To visit Martha
00:38:32Widow of the former Alpha
00:38:33Martha's eyes were sharp
00:38:35You want me to stand up for you?
00:38:37No, just keeping you company
00:38:39By the way
00:38:40I heard Vera shorted your meat ration
00:38:42Martha said nothing
00:38:43I went to Gus
00:38:43The wolf in charge of dried meat
00:38:45And pressed a salt brick into his hand
00:38:47After that
00:38:47I spent an hour every day
00:38:49Learning how to air dry large cuts of game
00:38:51Vera's tricks stopped
00:38:53I told Mira
00:38:53See?
00:38:54The enemy of my enemy is my friend
00:38:56A few days later
00:38:57Kane's full moon transformation tore him apart
00:39:00Wounds all over his body
00:39:02High fever that wouldn't break
00:39:03His healing power had failed
00:39:05The old healer didn't know what to do
00:39:07The candidate girls rushed forward
00:39:09Then saw Kane covered in blood
00:39:10And backed away
00:39:11I pushed through the crowd and walked in
00:39:13You're just a beta
00:39:14Can you handle this?
00:39:15The deputy blocked me
00:39:16I looked at Kane's wounds
00:39:18His wolf spirit is turning on him
00:39:19He needs to cool down, clean wounds
00:39:21And eat meat paste
00:39:22I stewed the best cuts into a paste
00:39:23And added fever-reducing herbs
00:39:25Soaked fur in snow water
00:39:27And pressed it to Kane's forehead
00:39:28I stayed with him all night
00:39:29At daybreak
00:39:30He opened his eyes
00:39:31His voice came out rough
00:39:33How did you get here?
00:39:34The deputy stepped in
00:39:36The other candidates all went back
00:39:37Only Leah stayed the whole night
00:39:39Kane looked at me
00:39:39Then he grabbed my wrist
00:39:41His hand was cold
00:39:42His grip was shockingly strong
00:39:46You're different from them
00:39:48After Kane recovered
00:39:49He started coming to my cave often
00:39:51He never brought up choosing a mate
00:39:52I never asked
00:39:53A few days later
00:39:54The winter salt store was destroyed
00:39:56Without salt
00:39:57Meat wouldn't keep
00:39:58The pack wouldn't survive winter
00:40:00Kane ordered a search of every corner of camp
00:40:02His deputy walked into my cave with guards
00:40:05Leah
00:40:05The alpha orders a search
00:40:07Go ahead
00:40:08A guard dragged a leather bag from under my bed
00:40:10It was stuffed with the same coarse salt
00:40:13That had gone missing from the store
00:40:14The deputy's face shifted
00:40:15What is this?
00:40:17Vera appeared behind him
00:40:18Smug
00:40:19Triumphant
00:40:19Still going to deny it?
00:40:22I kept my voice steady
00:40:23I'm a beta
00:40:24What would I gain from stealing salt?
00:40:26Would that make me Luna?
00:40:27I'm not stupid enough to do this
00:40:29The deputy brought me to Kane anyway
00:40:30Kane looked at me without expression
00:40:33How do you prove you're innocent?
00:40:34I took a breath
00:40:35I don't have direct proof
00:40:37But I know that bag was placed under my bed today
00:40:39I cleaned under my bed yesterday
00:40:41I even plugged a rat hole
00:40:42If the salt had been there longer
00:40:44The bag would have bite marks
00:40:45The deputy went to check
00:40:46Came back fast
00:40:47Alpha
00:40:48No bite marks on the bag
00:40:49Vera's face went white
00:40:50Kane turned to her
00:40:51Vera
00:40:52You seem very eager for Leah to be the thief
00:40:55I'm not
00:40:56Kane ordered the investigation
00:40:58The truth came out
00:40:59Vera had told her maidservant to plant the salt
00:41:02I was cleared
00:41:02Kane confined Vera for one month
00:41:05As I was leaving
00:41:05Kane called me back
00:41:07From now on
00:41:08You're in charge of winter supplies
00:41:09I shook my head
00:41:10I'm fine the way things are
00:41:12He looked surprised
00:41:14Why?
00:41:15I just want to live a quiet steady life
00:41:17Kane didn't speak
00:41:18But something new came into his eyes
00:41:21Leah
00:41:22I don't need you to become Luna
00:41:24Just live through this winter
00:41:25I weighed the salt bag
00:41:27Heavy
00:41:27I lifted the curtain and looked at the snow
00:41:30If I do well
00:41:31I'll bring back the best salted venison
00:41:33He turned and walked away
00:41:35Didn't look back
00:41:36Every year on frozen moon night
00:41:38The North Wind Pack sent their daughters to the Alpha's central camp
00:41:40Officially, Alpha Kane was choosing a future mate
00:41:43In reality, someone to work and greed
00:41:45My family had half a cabin left
00:41:47My father had shattered his leg on a hunt last winter
00:41:49So he threw me out as a gamble
00:41:50Win?
00:41:51Everyone eats
00:41:52Lose?
00:41:53Pretend I was never born
00:41:54I touched the strip of dried venison hidden inside my coat
00:41:58Alpha or not
00:41:59He's still just a man
00:42:00I wanted a meal and a roof
00:42:02Love doesn't fill an empty stomach
00:42:03The girls crowded together at camp
00:42:05Some cried
00:42:06Some whispered about becoming Luna
00:42:07I wore a patched grey fur coat
00:42:09A leather cord held my hair back
00:42:11I found the farthest corner and sat
00:42:13Leah
00:42:14Daughter of the hunter
00:42:15Alpha Kane sat at the center of the tent
00:42:17Early twenties
00:42:17Shoulders like a bear
00:42:18His eyes swept over me
00:42:20The fur on my neck stood up
00:42:21But fear wouldn't help
00:42:23I can salt meat
00:42:24Make herbal salves
00:42:25Set hunting traps
00:42:26Someone laughed behind me
00:42:28A girl in a white fox fur cloak
00:42:29Covered her mouth
00:42:30Vera
00:42:31Daughter of one of the oldest bloodline families
00:42:33Are we choosing a Luna or hiring a camp cook?
00:42:35Is that salted meat good?
00:42:37I saw my opening
00:42:37The dried venison I make is so good
00:42:39Scouts from the Shadowcloth Pack have stolen it before
00:42:41Kane's mouth twitched
00:42:43He tapped his fingers on the armrest
00:42:45Interesting
00:42:46Keeper
00:42:48They assigned me to the farthest storage cave
00:42:50A half-collapsed cellar
00:42:51Wind and snow leaked through the walls
00:42:53The first night I woke up frozen three times
00:42:55Next morning I went to the old wolf in charge of supplies
00:42:57And asked for charcoal
00:42:58He looked me up and down
00:43:01Beta?
00:43:01I set a small bag of frostbite ointment on his table
00:43:03This for two baskets of charcoal
00:43:04Enough?
00:43:05His eyes lit up
00:43:06He gave me five baskets
00:43:07Mira stared
00:43:08Leah, you worked so hard collecting those herbs
00:43:11If something can be solved with things, it's not a problem
00:43:13I patted her head
00:43:14Getting sick from the cold, that's what really hurts
00:43:16After half a month in camp, I understood the rules
00:43:19Low rank meant taking abuse
00:43:20I stepped aside for the Omega candidates
00:43:22My rations were half of everyone else's
00:43:24Kane never came looking for me
00:43:25I didn't worry
00:43:26Every day I hunted in the woods
00:43:27Came back and salted meat
00:43:29Dried herbs
00:43:29Girls who hovered around the Alpha
00:43:31All ended up badly
00:43:32Better to do my own work
00:43:33Then Kane's deputy appeared
00:43:35Leah, the Alpha is holding a feast
00:43:37You need to come
00:43:38My hands were still crusted with salt
00:43:41Got it
00:43:42In the hall, Kane sat at the head table
00:43:43Vera pressed closest to him
00:43:45Every eye turned to me
00:43:46Still in the grey fur coat
00:43:47A splinter among silk and fine pelts
00:43:49Sister dresses so plain
00:43:51Just as salt meat?
00:43:52She looks fine
00:43:53Easy on the eyes
00:43:54Vera sang an ancient wolf war song
00:43:56Another girl danced the hunting dance
00:43:58When my turn came
00:43:59Kane set down his drink
00:44:01And you?
00:44:02I pulled a small bundle from my coat
00:44:03I brought dried venison for you to try
00:44:05Laughter broke out around the hall
00:44:06I ignored it
00:44:07I just handed him the meat
00:44:08Kane chewed twice
00:44:10Not bad
00:44:10He took the whole bundle
00:44:12Told his deputy to seat me beside him
00:44:14And bring me a fresh roasted fish
00:44:15I sat down without a word
00:44:16The other girls wanted to be the Alpha's heart
00:44:18I just needed to be the Alpha's favorite snack
00:44:21I got a nickname around camp
00:44:22The Beta who got ahead with dried meat
00:44:24I didn't care
00:44:25Reputation can't be eaten or worn
00:44:27But Vera cared
00:44:28First, half my charcoal vanished
00:44:30Then my meat rations came back tough and stringy every time
00:44:32Mira stomped her feet
00:44:34Let's go complain to the Alpha
00:44:35I was counting the month's food stores
00:44:37I didn't look up
00:44:38Complain about what?
00:44:39The Alpha has no time for small things
00:44:41I took half a jar of honey
00:44:42And a bottle of frostbite ointment
00:44:44To visit Martha
00:44:45Widow of the former Alpha
00:44:46Martha's eyes were sharp
00:44:48You want me to stand up for you?
00:44:49No, just keeping you company
00:44:51By the way
00:44:52I heard Vera shorted your meat ration
00:44:54Martha said nothing
00:44:54I went to Gus
00:44:55The wolf in charge of dried meat
00:44:57And pressed a salt brick into his hand
00:44:58After that
00:44:59I spent an hour every day
00:45:00Learning how to air dry large cuts of game
00:45:02Vera's tricks stopped
00:45:04I told Mira
00:45:04See?
00:45:05The enemy of my enemy is my friend
00:45:06A few days later
00:45:08Cain's full moon transformation tore him apart
00:45:11Wounds all over his body
00:45:12High fever that wouldn't break
00:45:13His healing power had failed
00:45:15The old healer didn't know what to do
00:45:17The candidate girls rushed forward
00:45:18Then saw Cain covered in blood
00:45:20And backed away
00:45:21I pushed through the crowd and walked in
00:45:22You're just a beta
00:45:23Can you handle this?
00:45:24The deputy blocked me
00:45:25I looked at Cain's wounds
00:45:26His wolf spirit is turning on him
00:45:28He needs to cool down, clean wounds
00:45:30And eat meat paste
00:45:30I stewed the best cuts into a paste
00:45:32And added fever reducing herbs
00:45:33Soaked fur in snow water
00:45:35And pressed it to Cain's forehead
00:45:36I stayed with him all night
00:45:37At daybreak
00:45:38He opened his eyes
00:45:39His voice came out rough
00:45:40How did you get here?
00:45:41The deputy stepped in
00:45:43The other candidates all went back
00:45:44Only Leah stayed the whole night
00:45:46Cain looked at me
00:45:46Then he grabbed my wrist
00:45:48His hand was cold
00:45:49His grip was shockingly strong
00:45:52You're different from them
00:45:54After Cain recovered
00:45:55He started coming to my cave often
00:45:57He never brought up choosing a mate
00:45:58I never asked
00:45:59A few days later
00:46:00The winter salt store was destroyed
00:46:02Without salt
00:46:03Meat wouldn't keep
00:46:04The pack wouldn't survive winter
00:46:05Cain ordered a search
00:46:06Of every corner of camp
00:46:07His deputy walked into my cave
00:46:09With guards
00:46:10Leah
00:46:10The alpha orders a search
00:46:12Go ahead
00:46:12A guard dragged a leather bag
00:46:14From under my bed
00:46:15It was stuffed with the same
00:46:16Coarse salt
00:46:17That had gone missing from the store
00:46:18The deputy's face shifted
00:46:19What is this?
00:46:21Vera appeared behind him
00:46:22Smug
00:46:22Triumphant
00:46:24Still going to deny it?
00:46:25I kept my voice steady
00:46:26I'm a beta
00:46:27What would I gain from stealing salt?
00:46:29Would that make me Luna?
00:46:30I'm not stupid enough to do this
00:46:32The deputy brought me to Cain anyway
00:46:33Cain looked at me without expression
00:46:35How do you prove you're innocent?
00:46:37I took a breath
00:46:38I don't have direct proof
00:46:39But I know that bag was placed under my bed today
00:46:41I cleaned under my bed yesterday
00:46:43I even plugged a rat hole
00:46:44If the salt had been there longer
00:46:45The bag would have bite marks
00:46:46The deputy went to check
00:46:47Came back fast
00:46:48Alpha
00:46:49No bite marks on the bag
00:46:50Vera's face went white
00:46:51Cain turned to her
00:46:52Vera
00:46:53You seem very eager for Leah to be the thief
00:46:56I'm not
00:46:57Cain ordered the investigation
00:46:58The truth came out
00:47:00Vera had told her maidservant to plant the salt
00:47:02I was cleared
00:47:03Cain confined Vera for one month
00:47:04As I was leaving
00:47:05Cain called me back
00:47:06From now on
00:47:07You're in charge of winter supplies
00:47:09I shook my head
00:47:10I'm fine the way things are
00:47:11He looked surprised
00:47:13Why?
00:47:14I just want to live a quiet steady life
00:47:16Cain didn't speak
00:47:17But something new came into his eyes
00:47:19My father had shattered his leg on a hunt last winter
00:47:22So he threw me out as a gamble
00:47:24Sent their daughters to the Alpha's central camp
00:47:26Love doesn't fill an empty stomach
00:47:28And you?
00:47:29I pulled a small bundle from my coat
00:47:31I brought dried venison for you to try
00:47:33A few days later
00:47:34The winter salt store was destroyed
00:47:36A guard dragged a leather bag from under my bed
00:47:38It was stuffed with the same coarse salt
00:47:41That had gone missing from the store
00:47:43I cleaned under my bed yesterday
00:47:44I even plugged a rat hole
00:47:46If the salt had been there longer
00:47:47The bag would have bite marks
00:47:48You're different from them
00:47:49Leah
00:47:51I don't need you to become Luna
00:47:53Just live through this winter
00:47:54I weighed the salt bag
00:47:56Heavy
00:47:57I lifted the curtain and looked at the snow
00:48:00If I do well
00:48:02I'll bring back the best salted venison
00:48:03He turned and walked away
00:48:05Didn't look back
00:48:07Every year on frozen moon night
00:48:09The Northwind Pack sent their daughters to the Alpha's central camp
00:48:13Officially, Alpha Cain was choosing a future mate
00:48:16In reality, someone to work and make
00:48:18Greed
00:48:18My family had half a cabin left
00:48:20My father had shattered his leg on a hunt last winter
00:48:23So he threw me out as a gamble
00:48:25Win?
00:48:26Everyone eats
00:48:26Lose
00:48:28Pretend I was never born
00:48:29I touched the strip of dried venison hidden inside my coat
00:48:33Alpha or not
00:48:35He's still just a man
00:48:36I wanted a meal and a roof
00:48:38Love doesn't fill an empty stomach
00:48:40The girls crowded together at camp
00:48:42Some cried
00:48:43Some whispered about becoming Luna
00:48:45I wore a patched grey fur coat
00:48:47A leather cord held my hair back
00:48:49I found the farthest corner and sat
00:48:51Leah
00:48:53Daughter of the hunter
00:48:54Alpha Cain sat at the center of the tent
00:48:56Early twenties
00:48:57Shoulders like a bear
00:48:58His eyes swept over me
00:49:00The fur on my neck stood up
00:49:01But fear wouldn't help
00:49:03I can salt meat
00:49:04Make herbal salves
00:49:06Set hunting traps
00:49:08Someone laughed behind me
00:49:09A girl in a white fox fur cloak
00:49:11Covered her mouth
00:49:12Vera
00:49:13Daughter of one of the oldest bloodline families
00:49:16Are we choosing a Luna or hiring a camp cook?
00:49:18Is that salted meat good?
00:49:20I saw my opening
00:49:21The dried venison I make is so good
00:49:23Scouts from the Shadowcloth pack have stolen it before
00:49:26Cain's mouth twitched
00:49:27He tapped his fingers on the armrest
00:49:30Interesting
00:49:32Keeper
00:49:33They assigned me to the farthest storage cave
00:49:36A half-collapsed cellar
00:49:37Wind and snow leaked through the walls
00:49:39The first night I woke up frozen three times
00:49:42Next morning I went to the old wolf in charge of supplies
00:49:45And asked for charcoal
00:49:46He looked me up and down
00:49:49Beta?
00:49:50I set a small bag of frostbite ointment on his table
00:49:52This for two baskets of charcoal
00:49:53Enough?
00:49:54His eyes lit up
00:49:55He gave me five baskets
00:49:57Mira stared
00:49:58Leah, you worked so hard collecting those herbs
00:50:01If something can be solved with things, it's not a problem
00:50:04I patted her head
00:50:05Getting sick from the cold, that's what really hurts
00:50:07After half a month in camp, I understood the rules
00:50:10Low rank meant taking abuse
00:50:12I stepped aside for the Omega candidates
00:50:14My rations were half of everyone else's
00:50:17Cain never came looking for me
00:50:18I didn't worry
00:50:19Every day I hunted in the woods
00:50:21Came back and salted meat, dried herbs
00:50:23Girls who hovered around the Alpha all ended up badly
00:50:26Better to do my own work
00:50:28Then Cain's deputy appeared
00:50:29Leah, the Alpha is holding a feast
00:50:32You need to come
00:50:34My hands were still crusted with salt
00:50:37Got it
00:50:38In the hall, Cain sat at the head table
00:50:40Vera pressed closest to him
00:50:42Every eye turned to me
00:50:43Still in the grey fur coat
00:50:45A splinter among silk and fine pelts
00:50:47Sister dress is so plain, just to salt meat
00:50:50She looks fine
00:50:52Easy on the eyes
00:50:53Vera sang an ancient wolf war song
00:50:55Another girl danced the hunting dance
00:50:58When my turn came, Cain set down his drink
00:51:01And you?
00:51:02I pulled a small bundle from my coat
00:51:04I brought dried venison for you to try
00:51:06Laughter broke out around the hall
00:51:08I ignored it
00:51:09I just handed him the meat
00:51:10Cain chewed twice
00:51:12Not bad
00:51:13He took the whole bundle
00:51:14Told his deputy to seat me beside him
00:51:16And bring me a fresh, roasted fish
00:51:18I sat down without a word
00:51:20The other girls wanted to be the Alpha's heart
00:51:22I just needed to be the Alpha's favorite snack
00:51:25I got a nickname around camp
00:51:27The Beta who got ahead with dried meat
00:51:29I didn't care
00:51:30Reputation can't be eaten or worn
00:51:32But Vera cared
00:51:33First, half my charcoal vanished
00:51:36Then my meat rations came back tough and stringy every time
00:51:39Mira stomped her feet
00:51:41Let's go complain to the Alpha
00:51:43I was counting the month's food stores
00:51:44I didn't look up
00:51:46Complain about what?
00:51:47The Alpha has no time for small things
00:51:49I took half a jar of honey
00:51:51And a bottle of frostbite ointment to visit Martha
00:51:54Widow of the former Alpha
00:51:55Martha's eyes were sharp
00:51:57You want me to stand up for you?
00:51:59No, just keeping you company
00:52:01By the way, I heard Vera shorted your meat ration
00:52:04Martha said nothing
00:52:05I went to Gus, the wolf in charge of dried meat
00:52:08And pressed a salt brick into his hand
00:52:10After that, I spent an hour every day
00:52:12Learning how to air dry large cuts of game
00:52:14Vera's tricks stopped
00:52:16I told Mira
00:52:17See?
00:52:18The enemy of my enemy is my friend
00:52:20A few days later
00:52:21Kane's full moon transformation tore him apart
00:52:25Wounds all over his body
00:52:26High fever that wouldn't break
00:52:28His healing power had failed
00:52:30The old healer didn't know what to do
00:52:32The candidate girls rushed forward
00:52:34Then saw Kane covered in blood and backed away
00:52:37I pushed through the crowd and walked in
00:52:39You're just a beta
00:52:40Can you handle this?
00:52:41The deputy blocked me
00:52:42I looked at Kane's wounds
00:52:44His wolf spirit is turning on him
00:52:45He needs to cool down, clean wounds, and eat meat paste
00:52:48I stewed the best cuts into a paste
00:52:50And added fever-reducing herbs
00:52:52Soaked fur in snow water
00:52:54And pressed it to Kane's forehead
00:52:55I stayed with him all night
00:52:57At daybreak, he opened his eyes
00:52:59His voice came out rough
00:53:00How did you get here?
00:53:02The deputy stepped in
00:53:03The other candidates all went back
00:53:05Only Leah stayed the whole night
00:53:07Kane looked at me
00:53:08Then he grabbed my wrist
00:53:09His hand was cold
00:53:10His grip was shockingly strong
00:53:14You're different from them
00:53:17After Kane recovered
00:53:18He started coming to my cave often
00:53:20He never brought up choosing a mate
00:53:22I never asked
00:53:23A few days later
00:53:24The winter salt store was destroyed
00:53:26Without salt
00:53:27Meat wouldn't keep
00:53:28The pack wouldn't survive winter
00:53:30Kane ordered a search of
00:53:31Every corner of camp
00:53:33His deputy walked into my cave with guards
00:53:35Leah
00:53:36The Alpha orders a search
00:53:38Go ahead
00:53:39A guard dragged a leather bag
00:53:41From under my bed
00:53:42It was stuffed with the same
00:53:43Coarse salt
00:53:44That had gone missing from the store
00:53:46The deputy's face shifted
00:53:47What is this?
00:53:49Vera appeared behind him
00:53:50Smug
00:53:51Triumphant
00:53:52Still going to deny it?
00:53:55I kept my voice steady
00:53:56I'm a beta
00:53:57What would I gain from stealing salt?
00:53:59Would that make me Luna?
00:54:01I'm not stupid enough to do this
00:54:02The deputy brought me to Kane anyway
00:54:04Kane looked at me without expression
00:54:07How do you prove you're innocent?
00:54:08I took a breath
00:54:09I don't have direct proof
00:54:11But I know that bag was placed under my bed today
00:54:14I cleaned under my bed yesterday
00:54:15I even plugged a rat hole
00:54:17If the salt had been there longer
00:54:18The bag would have bite marks
00:54:20The deputy went to check
00:54:21Came back fast
00:54:22Alpha
00:54:23No bite marks on the bag
00:54:24Vera's face went white
00:54:26Kane turned to her
00:54:27Vera
00:54:27You seem very eager for Leah to be the thief
00:54:31I'm not
00:54:32Kane ordered the investigation
00:54:34The truth came out
00:54:36Vera had told her maidservant to plant the salt
00:54:38I was cleared
00:54:39Kane confined Vera for one month
00:54:41As I was leaving
00:54:42Kane called me back
00:54:44From now on
00:54:45You're in charge of winter supplies
00:54:47I shook my head
00:54:48I'm fine the way things are
00:54:50He looked surprised
00:54:51Why?
00:54:52I just want to live a quiet, steady life
00:54:55Kane didn't speak
00:54:56But something new came into his eyes
00:54:59They assigned me to the farthest storage cave
00:55:02A half-collapsed cellar
00:55:03Wind and snow leaped through the walls
00:55:05The first night I woke up frozen three times
00:55:08Next morning I went to the old wolf in charge of supplies
00:55:11And asked for charcoal
00:55:12He looked me up and down
00:55:15Beta?
00:55:16I set a small bag of frostbite ointment on his table
00:55:18This for two baskets of charcoal
00:55:20Enough?
00:55:20His eyes lit up
00:55:22He gave me five baskets
00:55:23Mira stared
00:55:24Leah, you worked so hard collecting those herbs
00:55:27If something can be solved with things, it's not a problem
00:55:30I patted her head
00:55:31Getting sick from the cold, that's what really hurts
00:55:33After half a month in camp
00:55:35I understood the rules
00:55:37Low rank meant taking abuse
00:55:38I stepped aside for the omega candidates
00:55:40My rations were half of everyone else's
00:55:43Kane never came looking for me
00:55:44I didn't worry
00:55:45Every day I hunted in the woods
00:55:47Came back and salted meat
00:55:48Dried herbs
00:55:49Girls who hovered around the alpha
00:55:51All ended up badly
00:55:53Better to do my own work
00:55:54Then Kane's deputy appeared
00:55:56Leah, the alpha is holding a feast
00:55:59You need to come
00:56:00My hands were still crusted with salt
00:56:03Got it
00:56:04In the hall, Kane sat at the head table
00:56:06Vera pressed closest to him
00:56:08Every eye turned to me
00:56:09Still in the grey fur coat
00:56:11A splinter among silk and fine pelts
00:56:14Sister dress is so plain
00:56:15Just to salt meat?
00:56:16She looks fine
00:56:18Easy on the eyes
00:56:19Vera sang an ancient wolf war song
00:56:21Another girl danced the hunting dance
00:56:24When my turn came, Nain set down his drink
00:56:27And you?
00:56:28I pulled a small bundle from my coat
00:56:30I brought dried venison for you to try
00:56:32Laughter broke out around the hall
00:56:34I ignored it
00:56:35I just handed him the meat
00:56:36Kane chewed twice
00:56:38Not bad
00:56:39He took the whole bundle
00:56:40Told his deputy to seat me beside him
00:56:42And bring me a fresh, roasted fish
00:56:44I sat down without a word
00:56:46The other girls wanted to be the alpha's heart
00:56:48I just needed to be the alpha's favorite snack
00:56:51I got a nickname around camp
00:56:53The beta who got ahead with dried meat
00:56:55I didn't care
00:56:56Reputation can't be eaten or worn
00:56:58But Vera cared
00:56:59First, half my charcoal vanished
00:57:02Then my meat rations came back tough and stringy every time
00:57:05Mira stomped her feet
00:57:07Let's go complain to the alpha
00:57:09I was counting the month's food stores
00:57:11I didn't look up
00:57:11Complain about what?
00:57:13The alpha has no time for small things
00:57:15I took half a jar of honey
00:57:17And a bottle of frostbite ointment to visit Martha
00:57:20Widow of the former alpha
00:57:21Martha's eyes were sharp
00:57:24You want me to stand up for you?
00:57:25No, just keeping you company
00:57:27By the way
00:57:28I heard Vera shorted your meat ration
00:57:30Martha said nothing
00:57:31I went to Gus
00:57:32The wolf in charge of dried meat
00:57:34And pressed a salt brick into his hand
00:57:36After that
00:57:37I spent an hour every day
00:57:38Learning how to air dry large cuts of game
00:57:41Vera's tricks stopped
00:57:42I told Mira
00:57:43See?
00:57:44The enemy of my enemy is my friend
00:57:46A few days later
00:57:48Kane's full moon transformation tore him apart
00:57:51Wounds all over his body
00:57:53High fever that wouldn't break
00:57:54His healing power had failed
00:57:56The old healer didn't know what to do
00:57:58The candidate girls rushed forward
00:58:00Then saw Kane covered in blood
00:58:02And backed away
00:58:03I pushed through the crowd and walked in
00:58:05You're just a beta
00:58:06Can you handle this?
00:58:07The deputy blocked me
00:58:08I looked at Kane's wounds
00:58:10His wolf spirit is turning on him
00:58:12He needs to cool down, clean wounds
00:58:14And eat meat paste
00:58:15I stewed the best cuts into a paste
00:58:16And added fever-reducing herbs
00:58:18Soaked fur in snow water
00:58:20And pressed it to Kane's forehead
00:58:21I stayed with him all night
00:58:23At daybreak, he opened his eyes
00:58:25His voice came out rough
00:58:26How did you get here?
00:58:28The deputy stepped in
00:58:30The other candidates all went back
00:58:31Only Leah stayed the whole night
00:58:33Kane looked at me
00:58:34Then he grabbed my wrist
00:58:35His hand was cold
00:58:37His grip was shockingly strong
00:58:41You're different from them
00:58:43After Kane recovered
00:58:45He started coming to my cave often
00:58:46He never brought up choosing a mate
00:58:48I never asked
00:58:49A few days later
00:58:50The winter salt store was destroyed
00:58:52Without salt
00:58:53Meat wouldn't keep
00:58:55The pack wouldn't survive winter
00:58:56Kane ordered a search
00:58:57Of every corner of camp
00:58:59His deputy walked into my cave
00:59:01With guards
00:59:02Leah
00:59:02The alpha orders a search
00:59:04Go ahead
00:59:05A guard dragged a leather bag
00:59:07From under my bed
00:59:08It was stuffed with the same
00:59:10Coarse salt that had gone missing
00:59:11From the store
00:59:12The deputy's face shifted
00:59:14What is this?
00:59:15Vera appeared behind him
00:59:16Smug
00:59:17Triumphant
00:59:19Still going to deny it?
00:59:21I kept my voice steady
00:59:22I'm a beta
00:59:23What would I gain from stealing salt?
00:59:25Would that make me Luna?
00:59:27I'm not stupid enough to do this
00:59:28The deputy brought me to Kane anyway
00:59:30Kane looked at me without expression
00:59:33How do you prove you're innocent?
00:59:34I took a breath
00:59:35I don't have direct proof
00:59:37But I know that bag was placed under my bed today
00:59:40I cleaned under my bed yesterday
00:59:41I even plugged a rat hole
00:59:43If the salt had been there longer
00:59:45The bag would have bite marks
00:59:46The deputy went to check
00:59:47Came back fast
00:59:48Alpha
00:59:49No bite marks on the bag
00:59:51Vera's face went white
00:59:52Kane turned to her
00:59:53Vera
00:59:54You seem very eager for Leah to be the thief
00:59:58I'm not
00:59:58Kane ordered the investigation
01:00:00The truth came out
01:00:02Vera had told her maidservant to plant the salt
01:00:04I was cleared
01:00:05Kane confined Vera for one month
01:00:08As I was leaving
01:00:09Kane called me back
01:00:10From now on
01:00:11You're in charge of winter supplies
01:00:13I shook my head
01:00:14I'm fine the way things are
01:00:16He looked surprised
01:00:18Why?
01:00:19I just want to live a quiet steady life
01:00:21Kane didn't speak
01:00:22But something new came into his eyes
01:00:25I undeniah
01:00:25I announced it
01:00:25He loved it
01:00:25Just like
01:00:26Can fuck him
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