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reading the title of The Ugly Daughter Returns as Queen as a contract, because it makes three promises and only one is about revenge.

Ugly: the story opens with a body that gets her thrown out. It has to earn that word before it can retire it.

Returns: she comes back into a kingdom, not a family. The people who left her are not the audience she performs for.

Queen: not loved, not avenged. Queen is a position, which means a match and a rite she has to win rather than a speech she has to give.

That third word is where this story is smarter than its premise.

✨ What worked for me:
- The title never mentions the man. It is about her rank.
- "Returns" is doing more work than "queen".

✨ Bottom line: a status story wearing a revenge costume.

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00:00:00Your Highness?
00:00:01Slowly, I turned toward Lark, watching his expression darken.
00:00:05Was the man I loved not a royal guard, but an actual prince?
00:00:08When Lark remained silent, the captain continued.
00:00:11Your Highness, your match for the royal engagement has been decided.
00:00:14His Majesty demands your immediate return to meet your future bride.
00:00:17My heart shattered.
00:00:19Future bride?
00:00:20I stumbled backward, staring at Lark in disbelief.
00:00:35You're a prince?
00:00:36His expression twisted painfully.
00:00:39Lina, please.
00:00:40I wanted you to love me for who I am, not my title.
00:00:43And your engagement?
00:00:45In the elven kingdom of Riviera, beauty was everything,
00:00:48and no one was more beautiful, wealthy, or admired than my parents,
00:00:52Lord Eric and Lady Inepha.
00:00:54When Mother became pregnant, the entire kingdom celebrated,
00:00:58certain their firstborn daughter would inherit their legendary beauty.
00:01:04However, when I was born, their dreams became a nightmare.
00:01:07When I arrived, I had twisted limbs and skin that resembled rough tree bark.
00:01:11My hair was tangled with sharp, thorn-covered vines that sliced anything they touched.
00:01:15Get that disgusting creature away from me!
00:01:17My mother shrieked as the midwife attempted to place me in her arms.
00:01:21My father stared at me with undisguised horror.
00:01:24That monster can't possibly be my daughter!
00:01:31Perhaps a healer could help her, my lord.
00:01:34They may be able to-
00:01:35Silence!
00:01:36Take that thing to the Forbidden Forest.
00:01:38Leave her where no one will ever find her!
00:01:40The midwife suggested.
00:01:41My father snapped.
00:01:43And just like that, my own parents sentenced me to death.
00:01:46Late that very night, a servant carried me deep into the Forbidden Forest,
00:01:50placing me beneath an ancient tree before fleeing.
00:01:55The following morning, my parents announced that their beloved daughter had tragically
00:01:59died during childbirth.
00:02:01The kingdom mourned a child whose parents never wanted her alive.
00:02:04But fate had other plans.
00:02:07An elderly witch named Eden heard my desperate cries from her cottage deep in the forest and
00:02:11discovered me wrapped in a filthy blanket.
00:02:16Oh, you poor little thing.
00:02:18Who could abandon such a precious child?
00:02:20She whispered, gathering me into her arms.
00:02:23My tiny fingers clutched hers tightly.
00:02:25For the first time in my life, someone held me with love instead of disgust.
00:02:28Eden carried me to her cottage, determined to raise me as her own and never set foot back
00:02:33in that kingdom ever again.
00:02:37Twenty years had passed since my parents abandoned me in the Forbidden Forest.
00:02:42Sometimes I wondered what life was like beyond the trees.
00:02:46But Eden had raised me with more love than my parents ever.
00:02:50Her healing magic had straightened my twisted limbs,
00:02:53but my bark-like skin and thorn-covered hair remained unchanged.
00:02:58Remember, Lena.
00:03:00True beauty comes from the heart, not the face.
00:03:02She also taught me magic, which came surprisingly naturally.
00:03:07Flowers bloomed beneath my fingertips.
00:03:10Wounded animals trusted me, and even the ancient trees seemed to understand me.
00:03:15Still, I desperately wished I looked normal.
00:03:19Especially whenever Lark visited.
00:03:21With his dark hair, silver-gray eyes, and charming smile,
00:03:26Lark was the most handsome soldier I'd ever seen.
00:03:30We'd been friends for years, ever since he started sneaking into the forest to escape his duties,
00:03:35patrolling Riviera's bustling streets.
00:03:37But lately, I'd begun wanting something more.
00:03:40One afternoon, sitting beside a stream, I finally asked him something.
00:03:44Lark,
00:03:45why do you keep visiting someone as hideous as me?
00:03:49His smile vanished instantly.
00:03:51Don't ever call yourself that, Lena.
00:03:53I mean it.
00:03:55I blinked in surprise, my cheeks burning with humiliation.
00:04:00He took my hands in his, squeezing them tightly.
00:04:04The truth is, I've fallen in love with you.
00:04:07My jaw dropped.
00:04:09Surely you're joking!
00:04:11A firm look on his face.
00:04:13Never.
00:04:14Your kindness, courage, and beautiful heart mean more to me than appearances ever could.
00:04:19Tears filled my eyes as he pulled me close, wrapping his arms around me.
00:04:23He whispered in my ear.
00:04:24One day, I'll marry you, Lena.
00:04:27I promise.
00:04:28For the first time, I imagined a happy future.
00:04:33One where I didn't have to worry about.
00:04:37When I got home later that night and told Eden, she looked troubled.
00:04:45The world outside this forest is cruel, child.
00:04:48What if his family refuses to accept you?
00:04:51My happiness quickly turned to dread.
00:04:53What if loving me meant Lark would lose everything?
00:04:58That night, I couldn't stop thinking about Lark's promise to marry me.
00:05:02He claimed my hideous appearance didn't bother him.
00:05:04But would his family feel the same?
00:05:06Would they allow someone so handsome to marry a monster like me?
00:05:09I whispered to the moon outside my window.
00:05:12If only I could be beautiful.
00:05:15Unable to sleep, I wandered into the forbidden forest.
00:05:18The ancient trees blocked the moonlight, leaving me stumbling through darkness.
00:05:22Before long, I realized I was lost.
00:05:24After what felt like hours, a clearing emerged.
00:05:27Before me lay a hidden stream, its crystal clear waters shimmering beneath the moonlight.
00:05:31I'd never seen anything so beautiful in my whole life.
00:05:34As I approached the edge, the water began glowing.
00:05:37I gasped.
00:05:39What kind of magic is this?
00:05:40When I reached to touch the moving surface, something rustled loudly behind me.
00:05:44Terrified, I spun around to see where it was coming from, but my foot slipped on the muddy bank.
00:05:49Before I could catch myself, I plunged into the stream.
00:05:52The water was much deeper than I'd expected.
00:05:54I thrashed, desperately, struggling to reach the surface.
00:05:57Suddenly, searing pain shot through my veins, burning my entire body.
00:06:01I screamed, but the water swallowed my cries.
00:06:04By the time I finally broke through the surface, my skin felt like it was melting.
00:06:08I scrambled onto the bank and coughing violently.
00:06:13When the pain subsided, I wiped water from my eyes and froze.
00:06:17The rough bark covering my hands was peeling away, revealing flawless ivory skin underneath.
00:06:23My trembling fingers flew to my hair, where thorn-covered vines were dissolving.
00:06:27Heart pounding, I crawled toward the stream and stared at my reflection,
00:06:31and saw flowing crimson hair had replaced thorn-covered vines,
00:06:34and bark-like skin was replaced with perfectly smooth skin.
00:06:37The woman staring back was breathtakingly beautiful.
00:06:43I touched my face in disbelief.
00:06:46What the-
00:06:47Tears streamed down my face as I continued to touch my face.
00:06:51Somehow, the stream had changed me.
00:06:54Overwhelmed with joy, I raced home.
00:06:56I burst into her bedroom, startling her awake.
00:07:00Eden!
00:07:01She sat up in fear, her palms glowing as she called forth magic to defend herself
00:07:06against the woman she didn't recognize standing in front of her.
00:07:09Who are you?
00:07:10Eden!
00:07:11It's me!
00:07:12I twirled excitedly.
00:07:14Look!
00:07:14Her jaw dropped when she finally recognized my voice.
00:07:18Lena?
00:07:18I found this stream in the forest with glowing water.
00:07:21I accidentally fell in and it changed me!
00:07:23I'm finally beautiful!
00:07:25To my surprise, her expression darkened.
00:07:27Lena, what have you done?
00:07:28My smile vanished.
00:07:30You don't think I'm beautiful?
00:07:32Tears gathered at the corners of my eyes.
00:07:35All my life, I wanted to not look like a hideous monster.
00:07:38Eden had tried her best to raise me without caring about my appearance, but every time
00:07:42I looked in the mirror, that's all I could ever see.
00:07:45Every flaw reminded me of why my parents left me in the forest to die.
00:07:48For twenty years, I dreamed of being beautiful, and now that my dream had finally come true,
00:07:53Eden wasn't happy at all.
00:07:54She sighed and shifted out of bed.
00:07:57She came closer and wrapped her arms tightly around me.
00:08:00Oh, sweetheart, of course you're beautiful.
00:08:03You always were.
00:08:04Then what's wrong?
00:08:06I tilted my chin to look at her.
00:08:08She simply sighed again.
00:08:11Beauty attracts the wrong kind of attention, child.
00:08:14Promise me you'll be careful.
00:08:16Something about her sorrowful expression suggested she knew that from experience.
00:08:20I didn't know much about Eden's past before she exiled herself to the forest,
00:08:24but every so often, I would catch glimpses of why she did.
00:08:27Maybe this was one of them.
00:08:28I promise.
00:08:30She squeezed me again.
00:08:31Good.
00:08:35Despite my promise to Eden, all I could think about was showing Lark my transformation.
00:08:40The following afternoon, I waited beneath a tree.
00:08:43My hood pulled low over my face.
00:08:45When Lark finally appeared, his familiar smile made my heart flutter.
00:08:50Playing games today, Lina?
00:08:51I tried to smile, but my nerves were overwhelming.
00:08:54What if he hated my new appearance?
00:08:56Or worse, what if he loved it more?
00:08:58Would that confirm I'd never been beautiful enough for him like I always feared?
00:09:02Lina.
00:09:03His smile faded when I said nothing.
00:09:05Something wrong?
00:09:06No.
00:09:07There's something I need to show you.
00:09:09Taking a shaky breath, I slowly lowered my hood.
00:09:14Suddenly, steel flashed before my eyes as he unsheathed his sword and pointed it at me.
00:09:19Who the hell are you?
00:09:20Lark demanded.
00:09:21I stumbled backward, raising my hands.
00:09:24It's me.
00:09:24Lark.
00:09:25It's Lina.
00:09:26His silver-gray eyes widened.
00:09:28Lina.
00:09:29Is that really you?
00:09:31I nodded frantically, my stomach twisting as his gaze swept over my unfamiliar features.
00:09:36What happened?
00:09:37He asked, slowly lowering his sword.
00:09:40I fell into this magical stream, deep in the forest, and it changed me.
00:09:46My voice trembled.
00:09:47I know I look different, but I'm still me.
00:09:50I promise.
00:09:52I swallowed the lump forming in my throat.
00:09:54I just hope you still love me.
00:09:57For a moment, he said nothing.
00:09:58Then, to my relief, his expression softened.
00:10:02Sheathing his sword, he stepped forward and pulled me into his arms.
00:10:06Nothing could ever change how I feel about you.
00:10:09Tears filled my eyes.
00:10:11You really mean that?
00:10:15Of course I do.
00:10:16He gently brushed my crimson hair away from my face.
00:10:19I loved you, before any of this.
00:10:22Though I must admit, I think I might miss getting pricked by your hair.
00:10:29Laughing through my tears, I threw my arms around his neck and kissed him.
00:10:38Moments ago, I'd been terrified of Lark's reaction.
00:10:41Now, as he kissed me passionately, nearly sweeping me off my feet,
00:10:45every insecurity melted away.
00:10:47When we finally parted, he gently cupped my face, his thumb stroking my cheek.
00:10:51Let's run away together.
00:10:52My eyes widened.
00:10:54What?
00:10:55But what about your duties to the kingdom?
00:10:58Won't the guards think you've defected?
00:11:01I don't care.
00:11:02His smile widened.
00:11:03I love you, Lena.
00:11:05I want you to be my wife.
00:11:08Tears instantly filled my eyes.
00:11:10How had I gotten so lucky?
00:11:12I still remember the day we met.
00:11:15Years ago, Lark had stumbled upon Eden's cottage,
00:11:18bruised and bloodied after battling a wild beast.
00:11:21I'd spent hours tending his wounds, terrified of what would happen when he awoke.
00:11:25I knew the moment he saw my monstrous appearance, he'd scream and flee.
00:11:29But he hadn't.
00:11:30Instead, he'd smiled and thanked me.
00:11:34Somehow, that simple kindness had blossomed into the greatest love I'd ever known.
00:11:40Yes, I whispered tearfully.
00:11:42Yes, I'll marry you.
00:11:43His face lit up instantly.
00:11:45But before he could respond,
00:11:47the thunder of approaching hooves shattered our peaceful moment
00:11:50as several armored elven guards emerged from the trees.
00:11:54Panic seized me.
00:11:55Had they overheard Lark's plans to abandon his duties?
00:11:58I quickly ducked behind him, clutching his arm.
00:12:01But instead of arresting him, the guards immediately dismounted.
00:12:04Then, to my utter astonishment, they knelt before us.
00:12:08Their captain stepped forward, pressing a fist against his chest.
00:12:13Your Highness, the king has summoned you to the palace immediately.
00:12:20Your Highness?
00:12:22Slowly, I turned toward Lark, watching his expression darken.
00:12:25Was the man I loved not a royal guard, but an actual prince?
00:12:29When Lark remained silent, the captain continued.
00:12:31Your Highness, your match for the royal engagement has been decided.
00:12:34His Majesty demands your immediate return to meet your future bride.
00:12:38My heart shattered.
00:12:39Future bride?
00:12:41I stumbled backward, staring at Lark in disbelief.
00:12:55You're a prince?
00:12:57His expression twisted painfully.
00:13:00Lina, please.
00:13:01I wanted you to love me for who I am, not my title.
00:13:04And your engagement?
00:13:05I demanded, tears filling my eyes.
00:13:10Was everything you just said a lie?
00:13:12How could he?
00:13:13Moments ago, he'd promised to abandon his life in Riviera and run off to marry me.
00:13:17Had he been playing with my feelings this entire time?
00:13:20Had I foolishly mistaken his pity for love?
00:13:22Perhaps he'd simply enjoyed pretending to love the hideous creature who once saved his life,
00:13:27now that she was a beautiful woman.
00:13:28No!
00:13:29Lark rushed forward, desperately reaching for my hands.
00:13:32Lina, I love you.
00:13:34Only you.
00:13:35I shoved him away.
00:13:36Don't touch me.
00:13:38Please, just listen to me.
00:13:39You're a liar!
00:13:40I screamed, tears spilling down my cheeks.
00:13:42How could you do this to me?
00:13:44He flinched as though I'd struck him.
00:13:46For a moment, neither of us spoke.
00:13:48Then his hands curled into fists.
00:13:50Give me time to straighten this out.
00:13:51He pleaded.
00:13:53I'll convince my father to cancel the engagement.
00:13:55I promise I'll come back for you.
00:13:56I shook my head, unable to believe another word.
00:13:59Lina, I swear it.
00:14:00Before I could respond, he turned and mounted one of the horses.
00:14:04Huh.
00:14:07Within moments, he disappeared toward Riviera, the guards following close behind.
00:14:12I stood frozen in place, watching the man I'd just agreed to marry vanish into the distance.
00:14:18I was still sobbing in my room when Eden returned from foraging.
00:14:23She rushed to my side, wrapping me up in her arms.
00:14:29What happened, my child?
00:14:32Lark.
00:14:34My voice cracked as I spoke.
00:14:38He's getting married.
00:14:40To someone else.
00:14:42Her eyes widened before softening with sympathy.
00:14:45Oh, my sweet child.
00:14:47I'm so sorry.
00:14:49Still, imprisoning the crown prince seems excessive.
00:14:54The second guard mused.
00:14:57Not when the Nevaris demanded punishment.
00:15:00Apparently their daughter was humiliated.
00:15:03Beyond forgiveness.
00:15:05I pressed a trembling hand against my mouth.
00:15:08Lark hadn't abandoned me like I thought.
00:15:10He'd been imprisoned for refusing to marry someone else like he promised.
00:15:15Wait a second.
00:15:16Did he just say, Nevaris?
00:15:18I'd be lucky if wandering around didn't get me caught and thrown out onto the streets.
00:15:22Still, I couldn't leave him here.
00:15:24I had to try.
00:15:26Taking a shaky breath, I adjusted my veil.
00:15:29Suddenly, a large shadow fell across me.
00:15:31I slowly lifted my gaze to find an armored guard towered over me.
00:15:35Well, well.
00:15:37He reached for his sword.
00:15:41What do we have here?
00:15:44A little spy, perhaps?
00:15:47I don't know.
00:15:50Your Majesty.
00:15:51The guard announced, throwing me onto the floor in front of the dais.
00:15:55I caught this woman lurking in the corridors.
00:15:57She refuses to identify herself.
00:16:00I winced when my knees struck the floor.
00:16:03Slowly, I pushed myself upright, grateful my veil still concealed my face.
00:16:09Explain yourself.
00:16:11The king demanded from his throne.
00:16:14Why have you trespassed into my palace?
00:16:16What more could she possibly want to take from me?
00:16:19Tears burned my eyes.
00:16:22Remove it!
00:16:23The king thundered.
00:16:26Before I could respond, Vare lunged and grabbed my veil.
00:16:30I'll do it myself.
00:16:31Stop!
00:16:34I desperately fought her off, but she yanked harder, clawing at my hair.
00:16:41The second she tore the fabric from my face, gasps swept through the court.
00:16:46Vare's smile vanished instantly the moment she saw my face.
00:16:50She stumbled back, clutching the torn fabric to her chest.
00:16:54That's... that's not possible!
00:16:56If you were so beautiful, why would you hide?
00:16:59The king studied me curiously.
00:17:01Girl, what is your name?
00:17:05Instead of answering him, I turned toward Eric and Inepha.
00:17:10For twenty years, I'd wondered what I would say if I ever faced them.
00:17:15Now, I knew.
00:17:16My beautiful daughter!
00:17:18She cried dramatically.
00:17:20Of course you belong here!
00:17:22I stiffened in her embrace.
00:17:23Now she wanted me?
00:17:24After twenty years of abandonment, all it took was a pretty face?
00:17:28Over her shoulder, I saw Vare staring at us in absolute horror.
00:17:32I shoved Inepha away, my stomach twisting with disgust.
00:17:35Don't touch me!
00:17:36She stumbled backward, looking horrified.
00:17:39Lina, darling, please!
00:17:40You have no right to call me your daughter.
00:17:43I snapped.
00:17:44Tears burned my eyes, but I refused to let them fall.
00:17:46Lina Narrera, you must undergo the sacred rites.
00:17:49You and your sister will compete in the rite of blossoms.
00:17:52Whoever emerges victorious shall marry my son.
00:17:56Vare gasped.
00:17:58But your majesty, I'm already engaged!
00:17:59To Lark!
00:18:00Then you must win to keep that engagement.
00:18:04He replied sternly.
00:18:05My stomach twisted.
00:18:07I had to compete against my own sister for the man I loved?
00:18:09Until then,
00:18:10the king continued,
00:18:11Lina shall reside at the Nevera estate under the court's supervision.
00:18:16In the Fae realm, women are rare.
00:18:19When a woman comes of age, she's bound to two male protectors.
00:18:23That sacred union is called.
00:18:25The mate bond.
00:18:31And today, on my twentieth birthday,
00:18:35the sacred tree will decide my fate.
00:18:38You grew up with the princes.
00:18:39Bet they've been begging the sacred tree to bond you to them.
00:18:43Too bad neither of your parents will be there for the royal wedding,
00:18:48future high lady.
00:18:49My parents died before I was old enough to remember their faces.
00:18:54I grew up in an awful leech.
00:18:55Until the day I found the two princes in danger.
00:18:59Today, they'll keep their promise and claim me as their one true mate.
00:19:04I've waited so long for this day.
00:19:08We've waited so long for this moment.
00:19:10You're the one we prayed for, my love.
00:19:12Today, the sacred tree will confirm what was always meant to be.
00:19:16Come to us.
00:19:17Rowan, Caleb, they're here for me.
00:19:30Move.
00:19:31You're in Blair's way.
00:19:32Blair isn't your maid anymore.
00:19:34We chose her as our mate.
00:19:36Soon she'll be high lady of this court.
00:19:38Show her some respect.
00:19:39I was wrong.
00:19:41They never wanted me.
00:19:43They wanted Blair, my own maid.
00:19:45Two years ago, she walked into our lives and stole their hearts.
00:19:49I was a fool to think today would be different.
00:19:52In the name of the sacred tree, let the bonding ceremony begin.
00:20:00Prince Rowan, Prince Kalim, step forward.
00:20:04You are the one, Blair.
00:20:06It's always been you.
00:20:27What the hell is happening?
00:20:28Elder!
00:20:29Lyra Solis isn't supposed to be our mate.
00:20:33We prayed for Blair!
00:20:36The sacred tree has spoken.
00:20:38Lyra Solis is the true mate of Princes Rowan and Caleb.
00:20:43I'm their mate?
00:20:50I don't know what happened.
00:20:53It has to be a mistake!
00:20:55Elder Alden, break this false bond now!
00:20:58Blair is the only mate we want!
00:21:00Lyra, what did you do to the sacred tree?
00:21:04Whatever spell you cast, undo it now!
00:21:12The sacred tree's judgment is the highest law of this kingdom.
00:21:16It cannot be defied or undone.
00:21:19Our hearts belong to Blair.
00:21:21The sacred tree has to be wrong.
00:21:27Oh my god!
00:21:29Greg and Lucas got a new mate!
00:21:32No way I'm bonding with those monsters!
00:21:34Their last two mates were tortured to death.
00:21:38Whoever they mate with is doomed.
00:21:44The sacred tree chose those two psychopaths for Blair instead of the princes!
00:21:49No!
00:21:49I won't let this happen!
00:21:51No!
00:21:54No!
00:21:55No!
00:21:56No!
00:21:57No!
00:21:59No!
00:22:01No!
00:22:03You're ours now, sweetheart.
00:22:06Come here.
00:22:08The sacred tree gave her to us.
00:22:10Step aside, princes.
00:22:25Touch Blair again, and I'll rip your heads off.
00:22:28She's ours!
00:22:30Look at them.
00:22:31They'd fight the whole world to protect her.
00:22:34But me?
00:22:35They wouldn't even lift a finger.
00:22:42Are you really taking our mate from us?
00:22:44That's against the law, princes!
00:22:46But!
00:22:47If you want your precious Blair that badly,
00:22:50give us Lyra instead.
00:22:52What?
00:22:54Deal.
00:22:55Take Lyra.
00:22:57And leave Blair alone.
00:23:00What?
00:23:00You're crating me to those two monsters?
00:23:03I'm the mate the sacred tree chose for you!
00:23:07It's for Blair's sake, Lyra.
00:23:09Be reasonable.
00:23:11She's too fragile to survive even one night with them.
00:23:16Don't worry, babe.
00:23:18We'll protect you.
00:23:19Always.
00:23:24I knew I could count on you, my loves.
00:23:30Come to daddy, little princess.
00:23:34We're gonna have a lot of fun with you.
00:23:39Two years.
00:23:41Two years.
00:23:41That's all it took.
00:23:43The boys who once swore
00:23:45they'd protect me with their lives
00:23:48were now willing to trade me for another woman.
00:24:04Heal her.
00:24:05Now.
00:24:09From the moment Blair came into our lives,
00:24:12they only had eyes for her.
00:24:14I thought I was imagining it.
00:24:16But little by little,
00:24:18they grew colder towards me.
00:24:20Blair, you're fully recovered.
00:24:22Here's some money for the journey
00:24:23and a good horse.
00:24:24I hope you make it home safely.
00:24:32Princess!
00:24:32I never meant to take the princess from you.
00:24:35Please don't throw me out.
00:24:37I have nowhere else to go.
00:24:40Please.
00:24:41Just let me say goodbye to Rowan and Caelid.
00:24:44Don't kick me out like some stray dog.
00:24:51What is wrong with you, Lyra?
00:24:53When did you become so cruel?
00:24:56Blair's still recovering.
00:24:58Please, princess.
00:25:00Let me stay.
00:25:01Let me be your maid.
00:25:03I only want to repay you for saving my life.
00:25:06I don't need a maid.
00:25:08But if you want to...
00:25:09Blair has nowhere else to go.
00:25:11How can you be so heartless?
00:25:15She's staying whether you like it or not.
00:25:27Those potion formulas are priceless.
00:25:29I spent years collecting them to cure the queen's migraines.
00:25:33What have you done?
00:25:35What have you done?
00:25:43It wasn't me.
00:25:44She spilled the tea herself.
00:25:47She did this to herself.
00:25:49She destroyed years of my work.
00:25:51Shut up!
00:25:52I don't want to hear another lie.
00:25:55You did this to her over a stack of papers.
00:26:00If you care more about those papers than someone's life...
00:26:05Then they deserve to burn.
00:26:17Ronan, Calum, I've had enough of this.
00:26:19You two act like she can do no wrong and blame me for everything.
00:26:23Why can't you see it's clearly all a show?
00:26:25I refuse to be a part of this sick trade.
00:26:30Ronan, Calum, please don't fight over me.
00:26:33Just give me to Greg and Lucas.
00:26:35I'd rather die than come between you and the princess.
00:26:39Lyra!
00:26:41Blair is innocent and fragile, and you've made her life miserable ever since she got here.
00:26:45Now you want her dead too!
00:26:48The deal is done.
00:26:50I didn't make it official.
00:26:51Blair stays with us.
00:26:53Lyra goes with that!
00:27:07The Sacred Tree's degree is absolute.
00:27:10No one, not even my own sons, has the right to trade away their mate.
00:27:18Forgive us, Mother, but we won't let them lay a finger on Blair.
00:27:36Your Majesty, the princes have made their choice.
00:27:38I won't stay where I'm not wanted.
00:27:40I'll accept the Dragon Clan's marriage proposal.
00:27:42It's the last thing I can do for this kingdom.
00:27:48Have you truly made up your mind, Lyra?
00:27:50You're certain this is the life you want?
00:27:53The Dragon Kingdom lies across the endless sea.
00:27:58Wherever the Dragon King wages war, he leaves mountains of bodies behind.
00:28:03He's hardly husband material.
00:28:15So, the peace-loving Feyrealm has actually accepted my marriage proposal.
00:28:20Find out who my future queen is.
00:28:23She must be desperate enough to walk into a dragon's lair.
00:28:29I'll survive, Your Majesty.
00:28:31My decision is final.
00:28:33I'm sorry, my child.
00:28:36And I'm sorry for my two blind, foolish sons.
00:28:39You deserve so much better than this.
00:28:42Don't tell Rowan or Kayleigh where I'm going.
00:28:44And the mate bond?
00:28:46I'll find a way to sever it.
00:28:48I want nothing to do with them anymore.
00:28:51You have my word.
00:28:53I think it's time to say goodbye
00:28:55to the girl who once loved them.
00:29:00Caleb and I spent three months gathering rare fire gems
00:29:03and made this bracelet ourselves.
00:29:05You're our one true mate.
00:29:16Make sure you get my good side.
00:29:18As if you had a bad side.
00:29:29Come to my room tonight.
00:29:31Cable doesn't need to know.
00:29:33Just you and me.
00:29:38In your dreams, brother.
00:29:40Hands off.
00:29:41Lyra's my future mate.
00:29:43She's mine too, you idiot.
00:29:45Hey!
00:29:46Knock it off, you two.
00:29:47I haven't agreed to anything.
00:29:49Then we both wait
00:29:50until the bonding ceremony.
00:29:52Or neither of us
00:29:54gets her alone tonight.
00:29:56Fair's fair, brother.
00:30:00Too slow.
00:30:03Her first kiss is mine.
00:30:06Tell them!
00:30:25Aw, look at you.
00:30:27Clinging to memories they already threw away.
00:30:29Enjoy this room while you still can, Lyra.
00:30:32Soon, everything you have,
00:30:33this palace,
00:30:34your title,
00:30:35even the princes,
00:30:36will be mine.
00:30:38You can have the princes,
00:30:40but you'll never earn anyone's respect
00:30:42in this palace.
00:30:43A thief will always be a thief.
00:30:44Sooner or later,
00:30:45they'll see you
00:30:46for what you really are.
00:30:48No!
00:30:49Shut up!
00:30:50You think you're special
00:30:51just because you knew them first?
00:30:52You're nothing but a worthless orphan.
00:30:54Your parents were probably
00:30:56just as pathetic as you.
00:30:58Take that back!
00:31:08Rowan!
00:31:08Caleb!
00:31:09I don't know why
00:31:10she's doing this to me.
00:31:12I came to tell Lyra
00:31:13I'd married Greg and Lucas
00:31:15so the Queen wouldn't blame you two.
00:31:17But
00:31:18Lyra called me a liar
00:31:20and attacked me out of nowhere.
00:31:22Why does she hate me so much?
00:31:25Blair was trying to save
00:31:26your miserable life
00:31:27and you fucking hit her!
00:31:29Let me make this crystal clear,
00:31:31Lyra Solis.
00:31:32We will never let Blair
00:31:34marry those monsters.
00:31:35We actually felt sorry for you
00:31:37for a second,
00:31:37but not anymore.
00:31:48Everything we had
00:31:50means nothing to you two now.
00:31:53It doesn't matter anymore.
00:31:56Goodbye, Rowan.
00:31:58Goodbye, Caleb.
00:32:05We can't let Greg and Lucas
00:32:07take Blair.
00:32:08But Mother will never let us
00:32:10trade Lyra for her.
00:32:11There has to be some way
00:32:13around the Sacred Tree's decree.
00:32:20I found an ancient ritual.
00:32:22We don't need the Tree's permission.
00:32:24We just need Lyra.
00:32:26And we need her
00:32:28tonight.
00:32:31Soon,
00:32:32I'll be saying goodbye
00:32:33to all of this.
00:32:35What do you want now?
00:32:37If you're so desperate
00:32:38to claim your precious Blair,
00:32:39tonight's your chance.
00:32:40Go find her.
00:32:42We didn't come for Blair
00:32:43tonight, Lyra.
00:32:44We came for you.
00:32:46What?
00:32:48You're using a High Lord
00:32:50compulsion on me.
00:32:51Have you lost your minds?
00:32:52Stop!
00:32:53Show!
00:32:55By the blood of the
00:32:56High Lords, Lyra.
00:32:57Obey us.
00:32:58Yield to us.
00:33:07Rowan!
00:33:08Cable!
00:33:08What the hell is going on?
00:33:10You will address the princes
00:33:11by their proper titles.
00:33:12Show some respect!
00:33:13They're my mates!
00:33:14I'll call them
00:33:14whatever I damn well please.
00:33:15Last I checked,
00:33:16I'm still a princess
00:33:17of this court.
00:33:18You're the one
00:33:19who should be
00:33:19showing me respect!
00:33:24What the hell
00:33:25do you want from me?
00:33:26Why did you drag me here
00:33:27after all that?
00:33:27Just to humiliate me more?
00:33:31Last night,
00:33:32we tried to accept
00:33:32the mate the sacred tree
00:33:33chose for us,
00:33:34Lyra Solis.
00:33:35But there was no passion,
00:33:37no spark,
00:33:38only boredom
00:33:39and disgust.
00:33:40Under the ancient laws
00:33:41of the Fey Realm,
00:33:42we have every right
00:33:42to reject a fated mate
00:33:43who is unfit for us.
00:33:45You lying bastards!
00:33:46The second you touched me,
00:33:48neither of you
00:33:48could control yourselves!
00:33:51You used compulsion
00:33:52to force me into bed
00:33:54and now you're lying
00:33:54to the entire court!
00:34:08Save your breath, Lyra.
00:34:10Everyone here
00:34:11can smell our scent
00:34:11all over you
00:34:12and yet you're still a virgin.
00:34:14That's all the proof
00:34:14this court needs
00:34:15to reject you
00:34:16as our true mate.
00:34:18That's right.
00:34:19Under Clause 7
00:34:21of the High Law,
00:34:22we can reject
00:34:22our original mate bond
00:34:24and choose
00:34:25a secondary mate.
00:34:30Rejected
00:34:30before she was
00:34:31even claimed.
00:34:33I gave them my heart
00:34:34and they crushed it.
00:34:36They humiliated me,
00:34:38stripped me
00:34:38of my dignity,
00:34:39dragged my name
00:34:40through the dirt.
00:34:41No more.
00:34:42However much it hurts,
00:34:43I'm taking my power back.
00:34:45Four people in one bond.
00:34:47Sounds a little crowded.
00:34:48Don't worry.
00:34:49You want her?
00:34:50Fine!
00:34:51I'll break this bond myself!
00:34:54This prowler.
00:34:58Oh!
00:35:02Have you lost your mind, Lyra?
00:35:04No one has gone
00:35:05against the sacred tree
00:35:06in thousands of years.
00:35:08Not even the princes
00:35:09would risk severing
00:35:11a mate bond.
00:35:12If you tear it out
00:35:13by force,
00:35:14you could rip
00:35:14your soul apart!
00:35:16Then let it rip.
00:35:18I'd rather shatter
00:35:19my own soul
00:35:20than carry one more
00:35:21piece of them
00:35:21inside me.
00:35:22Today,
00:35:23I'm checking this bond
00:35:24out by the roots
00:35:25and burning it to ash!
00:35:27No.
00:35:28I didn't think
00:35:29she'd go this far.
00:35:30Lyra, no!
00:35:31Stop!
00:35:33Whoa.
00:35:41Lyra!
00:35:43Lyra!
00:35:43Lyra!
00:35:45Lyra!
00:35:49Lyra!
00:35:50Your majesty,
00:35:51stop, please.
00:35:52Your migraines
00:35:53are getting worse.
00:35:54Using this much magic
00:35:56could kill you.
00:35:59Those blind,
00:36:00spineless fools.
00:36:01They're my own sons,
00:36:03and I'm ashamed
00:36:04to call them that.
00:36:05How dare they
00:36:06humiliate you
00:36:07before the-
00:36:07It doesn't matter anymore.
00:36:08I chose to sever the bond.
00:36:10And honestly,
00:36:11it is a blessing.
00:36:13Now,
00:36:13I'm finally free.
00:36:17Take care of yourself,
00:36:18my child.
00:36:27You went too far,
00:36:28Lyra.
00:36:29Tearing out the bond
00:36:30could have killed you.
00:36:31Now we have to find
00:36:32an ancient spell
00:36:33to restore it.
00:36:33When are you going
00:36:34to stop being so reckless?
00:36:35Why are we wasting
00:36:36herbs on her,
00:36:37Rowan?
00:36:38She's spoiled and jealous.
00:36:40Leave the bond broken.
00:36:41Let her serve Blair
00:36:42for a few years.
00:36:43Maybe then she'll
00:36:44learn her place.
00:36:46Who said I want
00:36:47the bond back?
00:36:48You arrogant assholes
00:36:49really think you're
00:36:50God's gift to women,
00:36:51don't you?
00:36:51Stop being so dramatic.
00:36:53A Fae without mates
00:36:54is an outcast
00:36:55in this realm.
00:36:56Why can't you be more
00:36:57like Blair for once?
00:36:59You violated me
00:37:00and humiliated me
00:37:01in front of
00:37:02the entire court
00:37:02just to protect
00:37:03your precious Blair.
00:37:04And you still think
00:37:05I want to be bonded
00:37:06to you two.
00:37:13You gave me this
00:37:14armrest for my
00:37:1416th birthday,
00:37:16Rowan.
00:37:16You said it would
00:37:17protect me forever,
00:37:18remember?
00:37:20Now it's nothing
00:37:21but garbage.
00:37:22And this necklace cable,
00:37:23you bought it for me
00:37:24at the Midsummer Market
00:37:25the night we snuck
00:37:26out together.
00:37:27I don't want it anymore.
00:37:28I don't want anything
00:37:29you've ever touched.
00:37:31What the hell
00:37:31are you doing, Lyra?
00:37:32Enough with this
00:37:33pathetic little act.
00:37:36What are you
00:37:43You wanted my hair
00:37:45long because you
00:37:45liked it.
00:37:46You said you loved
00:37:47the way it felt
00:37:48between your fingers.
00:37:49But now,
00:37:50I don't give a fuck
00:37:51what you like anymore.
00:37:54From this moment on,
00:37:56you two are nothing
00:37:57to me.
00:37:58Lyra, calm down.
00:37:59Just listen to it.
00:38:00Get out!
00:38:00Now!
00:38:04Still want her.
00:38:06No.
00:38:07I have to get rid of her.
00:38:08I have to destroy Lyra
00:38:10before Rowan and Caleb
00:38:12change their minds.
00:38:19I told you two
00:38:20to get out.
00:38:22No!
00:38:27But we've been dying
00:38:28to see that pretty face
00:38:29of your sweetheart.
00:38:34The bond is dying.
00:38:35Once that light goes out,
00:38:37our connection to Lyra
00:38:38is gone forever.
00:38:40Then let it die.
00:38:41A vicious woman like her
00:38:42doesn't deserve to be
00:38:43bound to a future king.
00:38:44We have Blair now.
00:38:49Lyra's in danger!
00:38:52Lyra's in danger!
00:38:59Lyra's in danger!
00:39:02This is the Blight Marsh.
00:39:06You just hear
00:39:07feed on flesh and magic
00:39:08and stay sharp.
00:39:22Lyra!
00:39:22Rowan!
00:39:23Blast these vines to hell!
00:39:31Well, look who showed up.
00:39:33The royal heroes themselves.
00:39:35Here to save
00:39:36your precious mates.
00:39:39Too bad.
00:39:40You only get to save one.
00:39:44Only one of them
00:39:45leaves this marsh alive.
00:39:47Free Lyra.
00:39:49And the vines
00:39:50snap Blair's neck.
00:39:51So choose
00:39:52which one lives.
00:39:55You bastards!
00:39:57Die!
00:40:12We have to choose now.
00:40:14Or they both die!
00:40:15We only have one choice.
00:40:16Save Blair!
00:40:18Lyra,
00:40:20I'm so sorry.
00:40:22Rowan!
00:40:23Calum!
00:40:23Listen to me!
00:40:24I know an ancient spell
00:40:25that can freeze
00:40:26the entire marsh!
00:40:27Save me first
00:40:28and I can save Blair!
00:40:29You have to trust me!
00:40:31Shut up, Lyra!
00:40:32How can you be so selfish?
00:40:34We know you'd say
00:40:34anything to save yourself!
00:40:35Blair has no magic!
00:40:36She can't protect herself!
00:40:38Blair isn't like you, Lyra!
00:40:39She's suffered
00:40:40her entire life!
00:40:42You've had a title,
00:40:43power,
00:40:44and people who loved you
00:40:45since the day you came.
00:40:48We have to save her.
00:40:56And I'm so sorry.
00:40:58Take me,
00:40:58I know you're a whole thing!
00:41:01Sangris et Inios,
00:41:02Corumpi et Vora!
00:41:04Sangris et Inges,
00:41:05Corumpi et Vora!
00:41:14Go to hell!
00:41:23Lyra, my sweet girl
00:41:25I just found out what my two ungrateful sons did to you in the marsh
00:41:29I'm so sorry, I promised to give you a better life
00:41:33I failed you
00:41:35Don't blame yourself, your majesty
00:41:37They finally made me see the truth
00:41:39If I stay here, they'll be the death of me
00:41:42I have to leave
00:41:43Don't say that, you belong here
00:41:45I'll punish them
00:41:46I'll strip them of their titles
00:41:48I'll make this right
00:41:49No
00:41:50My heart doesn't belong here anymore
00:41:54The bond is gone
00:41:57And so is the girl who loved them
00:41:59Let them have Blair
00:42:00I just want my freedom
00:42:05What?
00:42:06Mother went to the Blight Marsh
00:42:08And brought Lyra back
00:42:09She's alive
00:42:10Yes, Princess Lyra survived
00:42:12She's with her majesty on the palace lawn
00:42:15How is that possible?
00:42:16There's no way she survived those monsters on her own
00:42:19But
00:42:21Regardless of what she's done
00:42:22I never wanted her dead
00:42:24But we need to get to Mother
00:42:25Before Lyra twists the truth again
00:42:28Exactly
00:42:29She'll blame everything on Blair
00:42:30And try to get her throne out of the palace
00:42:32We can't let her get away with it
00:42:45Once you marry him
00:42:46Dragon King Valerius will give you the respect and power you deserve
00:42:50Look
00:42:51His betrothal gifts have already arrived
00:42:57He sent this too
00:42:58His heart scale
00:43:00A dragon's ultimate token of devotion
00:43:02He's pledging his very soul to this marriage
00:43:05He'll cherish you
00:43:06He'll protect you, Lyra
00:43:12Mother!
00:43:13What did you say?
00:43:14Lyra's getting married?
00:43:15Lyra!
00:43:16Who are you marrying?
00:43:18Answer us!
00:43:22How could you leave her there to die?
00:43:24If one of them had to be saved
00:43:25It should have been Lyra!
00:43:27She saved both your lives when you were children
00:43:29Have you forgotten what you owe her?
00:43:32She has you completely fooled, Mother
00:43:34Lyra's just playing the victim
00:43:36So you'll pity her
00:43:36And turn against Blair
00:43:38Caleb's right
00:43:38The real Lyra is cruel and calculating
00:43:40If she died in that merch
00:43:42It would have been her own damn fault
00:43:43Not ours
00:43:43That scheming little maid
00:43:44Has poisoned both your minds
00:43:46Neither of you has half the honor Lyra does
00:43:57Is that Princess Lyra?
00:43:59What did she do to deserve this?
00:44:03Give us the antidote for Blair's wings
00:44:05And we might spare your life
00:44:08Antidote?
00:44:08She poisoned her own wing
00:44:10Just to frame me
00:44:13What is this?
00:44:14What are you doing, Lyra?
00:44:15Rowan, kill her
00:44:16Don't let her finish
00:44:18She's casting dark magic on us
00:44:31My bride
00:44:32Come with me
00:44:51I'm Valerius
00:44:52Your future husband
00:44:54You're safe now
00:44:55No one will ever hurt you again
00:44:57I'll do everything in my power to heal you
00:45:04Mother
00:45:04Mother
00:45:05The Dragon King's fleet is at our border
00:45:07What the hell does that lizard want?
00:45:16Lyra
00:45:25Set sail
00:45:27Set sail
00:45:27Any fae who comes near this fleet
00:45:29Shoot them down
00:45:30In the elven kingdom of Riviera
00:45:32Beauty was everything
00:45:34And no one was more beautiful
00:45:35Wealthy
00:45:36Or admired
00:45:37Than my parents
00:45:38Lord Eric
00:45:39And Lady Inepha
00:45:41When mother became pregnant
00:45:42The entire kingdom celebrated
00:45:44Certain their firstborn daughter
00:45:46Would inherit their legendary beauty
00:45:50However
00:45:50When I was born
00:45:51Their dreams became a nightmare
00:45:53When I arrived
00:45:54I had twisted limbs
00:45:55And skin that resembled
00:45:56Rough tree bark
00:45:57My hair was tangled
00:45:58With sharp
00:45:59Thorn-covered vines
00:46:00That sliced anything they touched
00:46:01Get that disgusting creature
00:46:03Away from me
00:46:03My mother shrieked
00:46:05As the midwife attempted
00:46:06To place me in her arms
00:46:07My father stared at me
00:46:08With undisguised horror
00:46:11That monster can't possibly
00:46:12Be my daughter
00:46:17Perhaps a healer
00:46:19Could help her my lord
00:46:20They may be able to
00:46:21Silence
00:46:22Take that thing
00:46:23To the forbidden forest
00:46:24Leave her where no one
00:46:25Will ever find her
00:46:25The midwife suggested
00:46:27My father snapped
00:46:29And just like that
00:46:30My own parents
00:46:31Sentenced me to death
00:46:32Late that very night
00:46:33A servant carried me
00:46:34Deep into the forbidden forest
00:46:36Placing me beneath
00:46:37An ancient tree
00:46:38Before fleeing
00:46:41The following morning
00:46:42My parents announced
00:46:43That their beloved daughter
00:46:45Had tragically died
00:46:46During childbirth
00:46:46The kingdom mourned a child
00:46:48Whose parents
00:46:49Never wanted her alive
00:46:50But fate had other plans
00:46:52An elderly witch
00:46:54Named Eden
00:46:54Heard my desperate cries
00:46:55From her cottage
00:46:56Deep in the forest
00:46:57And discovered me
00:46:58Wrapped in a filthy blanket
00:47:02Oh, you poor little thing
00:47:04Who could abandon
00:47:05Such a precious child?
00:47:06She whispered
00:47:07Gathering me into her arms
00:47:09My tiny fingers
00:47:10Clutched hers tightly
00:47:11For the first time
00:47:12In my life
00:47:12Someone held me with love
00:47:13Instead of disgust
00:47:14Eden carried me
00:47:15To her cottage
00:47:16Determined to raise me
00:47:17As her own
00:47:18And never set foot back
00:47:19In that kingdom
00:47:19Ever again
00:47:23Twenty years had passed
00:47:25Since my parents
00:47:26Abandoned me
00:47:26In the forbidden forest
00:47:28Sometimes I wondered
00:47:29What life was like
00:47:30Beyond the trees
00:48:00But Eden had raised me
00:48:01Still, I desperately wished
00:48:04I looked normal
00:48:04I looked normal
00:48:05Especially whenever
00:48:07Lark visited
00:48:07With his dark hair
00:48:09Silver-gray eyes
00:48:10And charming smile
00:48:11Lark was the most
00:48:13Handsome soldier
00:48:14I'd ever seen
00:48:16We'd been friends
00:48:18For years
00:48:18Ever since he started
00:48:19Sneaking into the forest
00:48:20To escape his duties
00:48:21Patrolling Riviera's
00:48:22Bustling streets
00:48:23But lately
00:48:24I'd begun wanting
00:48:25Something more
00:48:26One afternoon
00:48:27Sitting beside a stream
00:48:28I finally asked him
00:48:30Something
00:48:30Lark
00:48:32Why do you keep
00:48:33Visiting someone
00:48:33As hideous as me
00:48:34His smile
00:48:36Vanished instantly
00:48:37Don't ever call
00:48:38Yourself that, Lina
00:48:39I mean it
00:48:41I blinked in surprise
00:48:42My cheeks burning
00:48:44With humiliation
00:48:46He took my hands
00:48:47In his
00:48:47Squeezing them tightly
00:48:50The truth is
00:48:51I've fallen in love
00:48:53With you
00:48:53My jaw dropped
00:48:55Surely you're
00:48:56Joking
00:48:57A firm look
00:48:58On his face
00:48:59Never
00:48:59Your kindness
00:49:01Courage
00:49:02And beautiful heart
00:49:03Mean more to me
00:49:03Than appearances
00:49:04Ever could
00:49:05Tears filled my eyes
00:49:06As he pulled me close
00:49:07Wrapping his arms
00:49:08Around me
00:49:09He whispered
00:49:10In my ear
00:49:10One day
00:49:11I'll marry you
00:49:13Lina
00:49:13I promise
00:49:14For the first time
00:49:15I imagined
00:49:17A happy future
00:49:19One where I
00:49:20Didn't have to
00:49:20Worry about
00:49:23When I got home
00:49:24Later that night
00:49:24And told Eden
00:49:25She looked troubled
00:49:31The world outside
00:49:32This forest
00:49:33Is cruel
00:49:33Child
00:49:34What if his family
00:49:36Refuses to accept you
00:49:37My happiness
00:49:38Quickly turned to dread
00:49:39What if loving me
00:49:40Me meant Lark
00:49:41Would lose everything
00:49:44That night
00:49:45I couldn't stop
00:49:46Thinking about Lark's
00:49:47Promise to marry me
00:49:48He claimed my
00:49:49Hideous appearance
00:49:49Didn't bother him
00:49:50But would his family
00:49:51Feel the same
00:49:52Would they allow
00:49:53Someone so handsome
00:49:54To marry a monster
00:49:55Like me
00:49:55I whispered to the moon
00:49:56Outside my window
00:49:58If only I could be beautiful
00:50:01Unable to sleep
00:50:02I wandered into the
00:50:03Forbidden forest
00:50:04The ancient trees
00:50:05Blocked the moonlight
00:50:06Leaving me stumbling
00:50:07Through darkness
00:50:08Before long
00:50:09I realized I was lost
00:50:10After what felt like
00:50:11Hours
00:50:12A clearing emerged
00:50:13Before me lay a hidden stream
00:50:14It's crystal clear waters
00:50:16Shimmering beneath the moonlight
00:50:17I'd never seen anything
00:50:18So beautiful in my whole life
00:50:20As I approached the edge
00:50:22The water began glowing
00:50:23I gasped
00:50:25What kind of magic is this?
00:50:26When I reached to touch
00:50:27The moving surface
00:50:28Something rustled loudly
00:50:30Behind me
00:50:30Terrified
00:50:31I spun around to see
00:50:32Where it was coming from
00:50:33But my foot slipped
00:50:34On the muddy bank
00:50:35Before I could catch myself
00:50:36I plunged into the stream
00:50:38The water was much deeper
00:50:40Than I'd expected
00:50:40I thrashed desperately
00:50:42Struggling to reach the surface
00:50:43Suddenly
00:50:44Searing pain
00:50:45Shot through my veins
00:50:46Burning my entire body
00:50:47I screamed
00:50:48But the water
00:50:49Swallowed my cries
00:50:50By the time
00:50:51I finally broke
00:50:52Through the surface
00:50:52My skin felt like
00:50:53It was melting
00:50:54I scrambled onto the bank
00:50:56And coughing violently
00:50:59When the pain subsided
00:51:01I wiped water
00:51:01From my eyes
00:51:02And froze
00:51:03The rough bark
00:51:04Covering my hands
00:51:05Was peeling away
00:51:06Revealing flawless
00:51:07Ivory skin underneath
00:51:08My trembling fingers
00:51:10Flew to my hair
00:51:11Where thorn-covered vines
00:51:13Were dissolving
00:51:13Heart pounding
00:51:15I crawled toward the stream
00:51:16And stared at my reflection
00:51:17And saw flowing
00:51:18Crimson hair
00:51:19Had replaced
00:51:20Thorn-covered vines
00:51:21And bark-like skin
00:51:22Was replaced
00:51:22With perfectly smooth skin
00:51:24The woman staring back
00:51:25Was breathtakingly beautiful
00:51:29I touched my face
00:51:31In disbelief
00:51:32What the?
00:51:33Tears streamed
00:51:34Down my face
00:51:35As I continued
00:51:36To touch my face
00:51:37Somehow
00:51:38The stream
00:51:39Had changed me
00:51:40Overwhelmed with joy
00:51:41I raced home
00:51:42I burst into her bedroom
00:51:44Startling her awake
00:51:46Eden!
00:51:47She sat up in fear
00:51:49Her palms glowing
00:51:50As she called forth magic
00:51:51To defend herself
00:51:52Against the woman
00:51:53She didn't recognize
00:51:54Standing in front of her
00:51:55Who are you?
00:51:56Eden!
00:51:57It's me!
00:51:58I twirled excitedly
00:51:59Look!
00:52:01Her jaw dropped
00:52:01When she finally recognized
00:52:03My voice
00:52:03Lena?
00:52:05I found this stream
00:52:06In the forest
00:52:06With glowing water
00:52:07I accidentally fell in
00:52:08And it changed me
00:52:09I'm finally beautiful!
00:52:11To my surprise
00:52:12Her expression darkened
00:52:13Lena, what have you done?
00:52:14My smile vanished
00:52:16You don't think
00:52:17I'm beautiful?
00:52:19Tears gathered
00:52:19At the corners of my eyes
00:52:21All my life
00:52:22I wanted to not look
00:52:23Like a hideous monster
00:52:24Eden had tried her best
00:52:25To raise me
00:52:26Without caring about
00:52:27My appearance
00:52:27But every time
00:52:28I looked in the mirror
00:52:29That's all I could ever see
00:52:31Every flaw
00:52:32Reminded me
00:52:32Of why my parents
00:52:33Left me in the forest
00:52:34To die
00:52:34For twenty years
00:52:36I dreamed of being beautiful
00:52:37And now that my dream
00:52:38Had finally come true
00:52:39Eden wasn't happy at all
00:52:40She sighed
00:52:41And shifted out of bed
00:52:43She came closer
00:52:44And wrapped her arms
00:52:45Tightly around me
00:52:46Oh, sweetheart
00:52:47Of course you're beautiful
00:52:49You always were
00:52:50Then what's wrong?
00:52:52I tilted my chin
00:52:53To look at her
00:52:54She simply sighed again
00:52:57Beauty attracts
00:52:58The wrong kind
00:52:59Of attention, child
00:53:00Promise me
00:53:01You'll be careful
00:53:02Something about
00:53:03Her sorrowful expression
00:53:04Suggested she knew
00:53:05That from experience
00:53:06I didn't know much
00:53:07About Eden's past
00:53:08Before she exiled
00:53:09Herself to the forest
00:53:10But every so often
00:53:11I would catch glimpses
00:53:12Of why she did
00:53:13Maybe this was one of them
00:53:14I promise
00:53:16She squeezed me again
00:53:17Good
00:53:21Despite my promise
00:53:23To Eden
00:53:23All I could think about
00:53:24Was showing Lark
00:53:25My transformation
00:53:26The following afternoon
00:53:27I waited beneath a tree
00:53:29My hood pulled low
00:53:30Over my face
00:53:31When Lark finally appeared
00:53:33His familiar smile
00:53:34Made my heart flutter
00:53:36Playing games today, Lina?
00:53:37I tried to smile
00:53:38But my nerves
00:53:39Were overwhelming
00:53:40What if he hated
00:53:41My new appearance
00:53:42Or worse
00:53:43What if he loved it more?
00:53:44Would that confirm
00:53:45I'd never been beautiful
00:53:46Enough for him
00:53:47Like I always feared?
00:53:48Lina
00:53:49His smile faded
00:53:50When I said nothing
00:53:51Is something wrong?
00:53:52No
00:53:53There's something
00:53:54I need to show you
00:53:55Taking a shaky breath
00:53:56I slowly lowered my hood
00:54:00Suddenly
00:54:00Steel flashed before my eyes
00:54:02As he unsheathed his sword
00:54:04And pointed it at me
00:54:05Who the hell are you?
00:54:06Lark demanded
00:54:07I stumbled backward
00:54:08Raising my hands
00:54:09It's me
00:54:10Lark
00:54:11It's Lina
00:54:12His silver grey eyes
00:54:13Widened
00:54:14Lina
00:54:15Is that really you?
00:54:17I nodded frantically
00:54:18My stomach twisting
00:54:19As his gaze swept
00:54:21Over my unfamiliar features
00:54:22What happened?
00:54:23He asked
00:54:24Slowly lowering his sword
00:54:26I fell into this
00:54:28Magical stream
00:54:29Deep in the forest
00:54:30And it changed me
00:54:32My voice trembled
00:54:33I know I look different
00:54:35But I'm still me
00:54:36I promise
00:54:37I swallowed the lump
00:54:39Forming in my throat
00:54:40I just
00:54:41Hope you still love me
00:54:43For a moment
00:54:43He said nothing
00:54:44Then
00:54:45To my relief
00:54:46His expression softened
00:54:48Sheathing his sword
00:54:49He stepped forward
00:54:50And pulled me into his arms
00:54:52Nothing could ever change
00:54:53How I feel about you
00:54:55Tears filled my eyes
00:54:57You really mean that?
00:55:01Of course I do
00:55:02He gently brushed
00:55:03My crimson hair
00:55:04Away from my face
00:55:05I loved you
00:55:06Before any of this
00:55:08Though I must admit
00:55:10I think I might miss
00:55:11Getting pricked
00:55:12By your hair
00:55:15Laughing through my tears
00:55:17I threw my arms
00:55:18Around his neck
00:55:19And kissed him
00:55:25Moments ago
00:55:25I'd been terrified
00:55:26Of Lark's reaction
00:55:27Now
00:55:28As he kissed me
00:55:29Passionately
00:55:29Nearly sweeping me
00:55:30Off my feet
00:55:31Every insecurity
00:55:32Melted away
00:55:33When we finally parted
00:55:34He gently cupped my face
00:55:35His thumb stroking my cheek
00:55:37Let's run away together
00:55:39My eyes widened
00:55:40What?
00:55:41But what about your duties
00:55:43To the kingdom?
00:55:44Won't the guards
00:55:45Think you've defected?
00:55:47I don't care
00:55:48His smile widened
00:55:49I love you
00:55:51I love you
00:55:51I want you
00:55:53To be my wife
00:55:54Tears instantly
00:55:56Filled my eyes
00:55:56How had I gotten
00:55:58So lucky?
00:55:59I still remember
00:56:00The day we met
00:56:01Years ago
00:56:02Lark had stumbled
00:56:03Upon Eden's cottage
00:56:04Bruised and bloodied
00:56:05After battling
00:56:06A wild beast
00:56:07I'd spent hours
00:56:08Tending his wounds
00:56:08Terrified of what would
00:56:10Happen when he awoke
00:56:11I knew the moment
00:56:12He saw my monstrous
00:56:13Appearance
00:56:14He'd scream
00:56:14And flee
00:56:15But he hadn't
00:56:16Instead
00:56:17He'd smiled
00:56:18And thanked me
00:56:19Thank you
00:56:20Somehow
00:56:21That simple kindness
00:56:22Had blossomed
00:56:23Into the greatest love
00:56:24I'd ever known
00:56:26Yes
00:56:26I whispered tearfully
00:56:28Yes
00:56:29I'll marry you
00:56:29His face lit up
00:56:31Instantly
00:56:31But before he could respond
00:56:33The thunder
00:56:34Of approaching hooves
00:56:35Shattered our peaceful moment
00:56:36As several armored
00:56:37Elven guards
00:56:38Emerged from the trees
00:56:40Panic seized me
00:56:41Had they overheard
00:56:42Lark's plans
00:56:42To abandon his duties?
00:56:44I quickly ducked
00:56:45Behind him
00:56:46Clutching his arm
00:56:47But in some way
00:56:48Instead of arresting him
00:56:49The guards immediately dismounted
00:56:50Then
00:56:51To my utter astonishment
00:56:52They knelt before us
00:56:55Their captain stepped forward
00:56:56Pressing a fist
00:56:57Against his chest
00:56:58Your highness
00:56:59The king has summoned you
00:57:01To the palace immediately
00:57:06Your highness?
00:57:08Slowly
00:57:08I turned toward Lark
00:57:10Watching his expression darken
00:57:11Was the man I loved
00:57:12Not a royal guard
00:57:13But an actual prince?
00:57:15When Lark remained silent
00:57:16The captain continued
00:57:17Your highness
00:57:18Your match for the royal engagement
00:57:20Has been decided
00:57:20His majesty demands
00:57:22Your immediate return
00:57:22To meet your future bride
00:57:23My heart shattered
00:57:25Future bride?
00:57:27I stumbled backward
00:57:28Staring at Lark in disbelief
00:57:42You're a prince?
00:57:43His expression twisted painfully
00:57:45Lena, please
00:57:46I wanted you to love me
00:57:48For who I am
00:57:49Not my title
00:57:50And your engagement?
00:57:52I demanded
00:57:53Tears filling my eyes
00:57:56Was everything you just said
00:57:57A lie?
00:57:58How could he?
00:57:59Moments ago
00:58:00He'd promised to abandon
00:58:01His life in Riviera
00:58:02And run off to marry me
00:58:03Had he been playing
00:58:04With my feelings
00:58:05This entire time?
00:58:06Had I foolishly mistaken
00:58:07His pity for love?
00:58:08Perhaps he'd simply
00:58:09Enjoyed pretending
00:58:10To love the hideous creature
00:58:11Who once saved his life
00:58:13Now that she was
00:58:13A beautiful woman
00:58:14No!
00:58:15Lark rushed forward
00:58:16Desperately reaching
00:58:17For my hands
00:58:18Lena, I love you
00:58:20Only you
00:58:21I shoved him away
00:58:22Don't touch me
00:58:23Please, just listen to me
00:58:25You're a liar!
00:58:26I screamed
00:58:27Tears spilling down my cheeks
00:58:28How could you do this to me?
00:58:30He flinched
00:58:31As though I'd struck him
00:58:32For a moment
00:58:33Neither of us spoke
00:58:34Then his hands
00:58:35Curled into fists
00:58:36Give me time
00:58:37To straighten this out
00:58:37He pleaded
00:58:39I'll convince my father
00:58:40To cancel the engagement
00:58:41I promise I'll come back for you
00:58:42I shook my head
00:58:43Unable to believe
00:58:44Another word
00:58:45Lena, I swear it
00:58:47Before I could respond
00:58:48He turned and mounted
00:58:49One of the horses
00:58:53Within moments
00:58:54He disappeared toward Riviera
00:58:56The guards following
00:58:57Close behind
00:58:57I stood frozen in place
00:58:59Watching the man
00:59:00I'd just agreed to marry
00:59:02Vanish into the distance
00:59:04I was still sobbing
00:59:06In my room
00:59:06When Eden returned
00:59:07From foraging
00:59:10She rushed to my side
00:59:11Wrapping me up
00:59:12In her arms
00:59:15What happened
00:59:16My child?
00:59:19Lark
00:59:21My voice cracked
00:59:22As I spoke
00:59:23He's getting married
00:59:25To someone else
00:59:27Her eyes widened
00:59:29Before softening
00:59:30With sympathy
00:59:31Oh my sweet child
00:59:33I'm so sorry
00:59:35Still
00:59:36Imprisoning the crown prince
00:59:38Seems excessive
00:59:40The second guard mused
00:59:42Not when the Nevaris
00:59:45Demanded punishment
00:59:46Apparently their daughter
00:59:48Was humiliated
00:59:49Beyond forgiveness
00:59:50I pressed a trembling hand
00:59:53Against my mouth
00:59:54Lark hadn't abandoned me
00:59:55Like I thought
00:59:56He'd been imprisoned
00:59:57For refusing to marry
00:59:59Someone else
00:59:59Like he promised
01:00:01Wait a second
01:00:02Did he just say
01:00:03Nevaris?
01:00:04I'd be lucky
01:00:05If wandering around
01:00:06Didn't get me caught
01:00:06And thrown out
01:00:07Onto the streets
01:00:08Still
01:00:09I couldn't leave him here
01:00:10I had to try
01:00:12Taking a shaky breath
01:00:13I adjusted my veil
01:00:15Suddenly
01:00:15A large shadow
01:00:17Fell across me
01:00:17I slowly lifted my gaze
01:00:19To find an armored guard
01:00:20Towered over me
01:00:21Well, well
01:00:22He reached for his sword
01:00:28What do we have here?
01:00:30A little spy, perhaps?
01:00:33I don't know
01:00:36Your majesty
01:00:37The guard announced
01:00:39Throwing me onto the floor
01:00:40In front of the dais
01:00:41I caught this woman
01:00:42Lurking in the corridors
01:00:43She refuses to identify herself
01:00:46I winced
01:00:48When my knees
01:00:48Struck the floor
01:00:49Slowly
01:00:50I pushed myself upright
01:00:51Grateful my veil
01:00:53Still concealed my face
01:00:56Explain yourself
01:00:57The king demanded
01:00:59From his throne
01:01:00Why have you
01:01:01Trespassed into my palace?
01:01:03What more could she
01:01:03Possibly want to take from me?
01:01:05Tears burned my eyes
01:01:08Remove it!
01:01:09The king thundered
01:01:12Before I could respond
01:01:13Vare lunged
01:01:14And grabbed my veil
01:01:15I'll do it myself
01:01:17Stop!
01:01:20I desperately fought her off
01:01:22But she yanked harder
01:01:23Clawing at my hair
01:01:27The second she tore
01:01:28The fabric from my face
01:01:30Gasps swept through the court
01:01:32Vare's smile
01:01:33Vanished instantly
01:01:34The moment she saw my face
01:01:36She stumbled back
01:01:37Clutching the torn fabric
01:01:38To her chest
01:01:39That's
01:01:40That's not possible
01:01:42If you were so beautiful
01:01:43Why would you hide?
01:01:45The king studied me curiously
01:01:47Girl
01:01:48What is your name?
01:01:51Instead of answering him
01:01:52I turned toward Eric and Inepha
01:01:56For twenty years
01:01:58I'd wondered what I would say
01:01:59If I ever faced them
01:02:00Now I knew
01:02:02My beautiful daughter
01:02:04She cried dramatically
01:02:06Of course you belong here
01:02:08I stiffened in her embrace
01:02:09Now she wanted me?
01:02:10After twenty years of abandonment
01:02:12All it took was a pretty face?
01:02:14Over her shoulder
01:02:15I saw Vare staring at us
01:02:17In absolute horror
01:02:18I shoved Inepha away
01:02:19My stomach twisting with disgust
01:02:21Don't touch me
01:02:22She stumbled backward
01:02:23Looking horrified
01:02:25Lina darling
01:02:26Please
01:02:26You have no right
01:02:28To call me your daughter
01:02:29I snapped
01:02:30Tears burned my eyes
01:02:31But I refused to let them fall
01:02:33Lina Narrera
01:02:33You must undergo
01:02:34The sacred rites
01:02:35You and your sister
01:02:36Will compete
01:02:37In the rite of blossoms
01:02:38Whoever emerges victorious
01:02:40Shall marry
01:02:41My son
01:02:42Vare gasped
01:02:43But your majesty
01:02:44I'm already engaged
01:02:45To Lark
01:02:46Then you must win
01:02:48To keep that engagement
01:02:50He replied sternly
01:02:51My stomach twisted
01:02:52I had to compete
01:02:53Against my own sister
01:02:54For the man I loved
01:02:55Until then
01:02:56The king continued
01:02:57Lina shall reside
01:02:59At the Nevera estate
01:03:00Under the court's supervision

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