Episode: 2
Elder Aldon states the Sacred Tree's judgment stands, but the princes refuse to accept Lyra. Glowing green chains bind Blair to two brutal beast warriors, Greg and Lucas. When the brutes grab Blair, Rowan and Kaleb blast them away with their wings. Greg and Lucas offer to trade Blair for Lyra. Kaleb agrees immediately, and Rowan tells Lyra to cooperate. The princes embrace Blair while the brutes corner Lyra.
Elder Aldon raises his staff and declares that no one can undo the judgment of the Sacred Tree. Prince Rowan and Prince Kaleb refuse to listen. Both brothers insist that their hearts belong only to Blair, rejecting the tree's decision.
Glowing green chains shoot from the Sacred Tree, wrapping tightly around Blair's wrists. The magical links connect her directly to two beast clan warriors named Greg and Lucas. Onlookers murmur in horror, whispering that these brutes tortured their past mates to death.
Blair cries out in terror and begs Rowan and Kaleb to save her. Greg and Lucas reach forward to pull her away. Rowan and Kaleb spread their fae wings, unleashing a blast of magic that knocks the two beast warriors back.
Greg and Lucas demand Lyra as a replacement for Blair. Kaleb accepts the swap on the spot without hesitation. Rowan tells Lyra to be reasonable and yield, arguing that Blair is far too delicate to survive even one night with them.
Rowan and Kaleb pull Blair into their arms, kissing her and swearing to protect her forever. Behind their backs, Greg and Lucas turn their attention to Lyra. The two warriors grin and advance menacingly on the terrified, defenseless fae princess.
“If you want your precious Blair that badly, give us Lyra instead.”
“Deal! Take Lyra and leave Blair alone!”
“You're trading me to those two monsters? I'm the mate the Sacred Tree chose for you!”
“It's for Blair's sake, Lyra. Be reasonable. She's too fragile to survive even one night with them.”
Rowan and Kaleb hold Blair close and kiss her, promising her their eternal protection. Lyra stands alone as Greg and Lucas move in close, grinning and promising to have fun with her. Will anyone step in to protect Lyra before the two ruthless beast warriors drag her away from the platform?