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Father says the beast foal up north eat people every meal. If they find out I've

got no magic, they'll eat me for sure. I can't let them know.

I'm not going to the north!

They say that king's a bloodthirsty monster.

I won't marry that thing!

Easy, baby.

Mummy knows a way to keep you out of this.

A banquet full of guests and you're out here like a stray dog digging through

trash.

You can't even do magic.

You've shamed the Summersby name.

Sorry, I was just so hungry.

Alina, want to eat your fill every day?

Yes, I want sweet bread.

Perfect. We lost the war.

And the king ordered one of our daughters wed to that mad beast folk

tyrant up north, Elias.

Listen.

In three days, you marry the northern king in your sister's place. Your

worthless life buys the family something.

That's the best you'll ever do.

Marriage? Does that mean I get a whole loaf of bread every day?

That's right.

Okay, I'll go. I'll take her place.

Human Princess, I'm Martha, Head Steward. Come with me.

Thank you, ma'am.

His Majesty is busy.

Wait here, Princess.

Okay, I won't wander off.

So cold.

So hungry.

I hope they feed us here.

This damn craving curse is getting worse.

Even the Frostbring can't kill it.

Every time it hits, it tears me apart.

Your Majesty, the human bride is here.

Peace treaty?

That's just a human trick. Let her freeze. Yes, your majesty.

Twins are bad luck here. I was raised as a secret shadow. When my brother died in

battle, I had to take his throne. I won't let some wife ruin that.

New slave?

Wash these bones.

No, I'm not a slave. I'm the bride.

Ah, so you're the one they sent.

I hear humans are born with magic.

Why are you shaking like a wet chick?

Go on, show us your magic.

My bread!

Can't even block basic magic and you're crying over stale bread?

They sent us a moron!

Stop, you filthy human rat!

Run! See how far you get!

Stop! A magicless idiot like you, our queen!

Then fight back.

Aren't you humans so high and mighty?

Where's your magic?

Let go! I'm not lying!

His Majesty chose me!

Let go!

Your Majesty, today's the first day with your new queen.

Even if you hate this marriage, go see her.

Or the elders will start trouble again.

Martha's right.

If I never touch her...

Those old snakes will get suspicious.

Lead on.

Humans killed our people, and now they send us a fool to laugh at us.

We can kill you today, and his majesty will never blame us.

She's nobody anyway.

She falls, we say she slipped.

I'm not nobody!

Help!

Why don't we freeze her into an ice statue and hear her crack?

Okay?

How dare you!

Thought she was a human spy, but she really is just a useless fool.

Her blood and her scent actually calm the curse?

A fool like her might be useful.

An antidote, and a puppet queen to hide behind.

Whoever you were before, from now on, you're mine.

Your Majesty!

Seize them.

Your Majesty, it's not what you think. It's this human.

Spare us.

We didn't know she was the queen. We thought she was a spy.

Martha, throw them off the cliff.

Feed them to the wolves.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, we're sorry.

We're bespect too.

Please, Your Majesty, we're your own people. Have mercy.

So cold.

The winter's frozen her.

Your Majesty, I've never seen you care about anyone like this.

She's the only thing keeping me alive, and a perfect puppet.

Of course I'll keep her breathing.

You're awake.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry! I didn't mean to dirty your bed!

I can work! Please!

Nobody's going to eat you.

Easy now.

He's not like the stories.

He doesn't rip people apart.

And he's so pretty.

Almost like a girl.

Are you my husband, Elias?

Yes. Something on your mind?

Then you're in no rush to do the marriage bed thing, right?

Father says that's what makes us married.

And married people get food.

If you're not in a rush, can I have a piece of cake?

One bite.

I'll do anything.

And if I say no, then

forget it.

Go on, eat.

I can eat all this?

Yes.

She's genuinely this innocent.

The fear in her bones isn't acting.

I only meant to use her.

And now I don't want to let her go?

Husband, you're so nice.

I like you.

Nice? They've called me a monster my whole life. And this little nobody they

threw away says I'm nice.

You're my queen.

You bow to no one but me.

If the servants step out of line, punish them.

Don't be polite.

Okay, husband.

Once she's done eating, get her cleaned up and bring her to my chambers.

It's our wedding night.

If I don't touch her, those old snakes will get suspicious.

It's so warm.

Your Majesty, time for the chambers.

His Majesty is waiting.

Tonight, you two must consummate.

Martha, is consummating hard?

Will it hurt?

Not at all.

Just follow his lead. He won't hurt you.

Then, after, will there be nice bread?

Wow, it's so big and so pretty.

Come here.

One, two, three.

Three whole blankets, not a single hole.

Husband, it must be so cozy here.

Can I really sleep here tonight?

Do you know what you're asking?

You want to sleep with me?

Mm-hmm.

Then climb up.

Take off your coat.

She's just a fool.

She has no idea what marriage is.

But if I leave a few marks, it'll fool everyone.

Do I have to?

This is the warmest thing I've ever owned.

Yes. Off.

But it's so warm.

That coat means that much to you?

I love it.

It's really so warm.

A duke's own daughter, crying over a cheap fur coat?

Fine, let it be cheap.

Then she'll never want to leave my protection. Um, husband, how do we do

the marriage bed thing?

To do it, you take off everything.

Not just the coat.

These scars.

Who did this to you? It was father, mother, and my sister Clarice and

Margaret. They said they were just playing a game.

Husband, I took off all my clothes.

Is it done?

Back at the manor.

How many meals a day did you get?

Just one.

I'm cheap to keep. I'll eat anything.

Please don't throw me out. Please don't throw me out. I'll eat leftovers.

Husband, please.

Why is it soft?

Silence.

Don't move.

I'm sorry.

Please don't be mad.

I'm not mad.

Taking off your clothes, was it?

Now I'll get medicine for your back.

I'll be right back.

Okay.

Husband really is good.

Handsome, kind, generous.

He feeds me, gives me pretty clothes.

I have to be good to him back.

His Majesty's orders.

Bring the finest cloth and the rarest jewels to the Queen's chambers.

This human didn't even die, and now she's got His Majesty all to herself.

We'd better stay on her good side.

Husband. Your Majesty, the procession's ready.

To mark the peace.

Both sides are holding a big market at the border in three days.

Want to go?

Yes!

Yes, I want to go!

I hate beast poke.

Father, why are we even at this thing?

All the big names from both sides are here.

This is your chance to land a real man.

As for that fool Alina, the northern beasts have probably gnawed her bones

off by now. Good.

Once that useless girl who can't do magic is dead, the shame she brought on

the Summersby family dies with her.

Can't wait?

Then go on ahead with guards.

Basil and I have to meet the human envoy.

Okay.

Don't wander off too far, all right?

Oh, my God.

Does the North have a man this handsome?

Who is he?

Shopkeeper, wrap up your best fabric.

All of it.

I'm so sorry, miss.

Our best silk's all gone. The Northerners bought it.

Who do they think they are?

Compete with me?

Alina? That thing didn't even die?

Sister? Oh, I see. Look at you, dressed like trash.

The North dumped you as an errand maid, didn't they? What are you staring for?

Get over here and help me change like you used to.

Maybe I'll toss you a scrap.

You're my queen.

You bow to no one but me.

No.

I won't.

You bitch! You really think you're queen?

Useless little thing. Let me teach you a lesson today.

If I hadn't found that northern tyrant too disgusting to marry, you would never

have gotten to take my place.

And now you dress like this?

Strip it off!

Today I'll teach you your place, you filthy little nobody.

Who dares insult my queen and the North?

You hurt?

Who are you?

What did you call her?

That's the Northern King, Elias.

No way.

If I'd known he looked like that and had that kind of power, I never would have

let Alina go in my place.

You've got it wrong.

I wasn't bullying her. I'm her sister. I was just teaching her some manners.

Manners? Then I'll show you the North's manners.

Husband, she's my sister.

Please, don't kill her.

Since Alina's asking, I'll spare you today.

Next time, I tear you apart.

Let's go.

Elias, you were supposed to be mine.

Mine!

I don't care!

He's mine!

Why does that fool Alina get him? Enough!

The treaty's signed.

It's done.

What's the point now?

Mother!

Help me! Or I'll kill myself!

I will be the Northern Queen!

Actually, there might be a way.

Alina's got no magic at all. To beast folk who worship strength, that's a

death sentence.

If we expose her at tomorrow's dinner, let everyone see she's useless, the

North will feel tricked and kill her on the spot.

Then who else becomes queen but our Clarissa?

Alina, you useless thing.

He's mine, not yours.

Clarenda called me a magicless fool.

Husband heard.

Will he get sick of me and dump me?

This is the Northern Royal Heirloom.

It's yours.

Now.

You did so well today.

From now on, whatever happens, lean on me.

Husband, you're so kind.

You're the only one who doesn't hate me.

Looking at her, I see myself.

We were both thrown away, like trash.

Remember, you're the Queen of the North now.

Tomorrow I'll tell everyone. No one will ever bully you again.

Tonight, I say this clearly.

Alina is my only queen.

She rules the North.

Your Majesty, honestly, sending Alina was just a test. A gesture to feel out

your intentions.

Since our two peoples want peace, perhaps... That's right, Your Majesty.

Alina can't even do magic. She doesn't deserve you. Our Clarisseau does.

She's noble and she wields strong ice magic.

Listen

to

me.

Alina is my rightful queen.

Anyone who bullies or insults her again is declaring war on the North.

I won't be merciful.

We were wrong.

Let Alina rest in the side hall and change into a proper gown.

Later, at the feast high point, you can crown her yourself.

What do you say?

I'll handle the front hall.

I'll come get her myself.

Mother, what are you doing here? Shut up and stay still.

Tonight at the coronation, I'll be the one wearing the crown.

No, I'm my husband's wife.

You reminded me.

I still owe you for stealing my man, you nobody.

Your Majesty, what is it?

I don't know. I just feel wrong.

Your Majesty, you've barely left the Queen's side a minute.

Already pining.

Look at the poor little fool.

Don't touch it!

Husband gave it to me.

No! Please don't take it!

Give it here!

A thing like you doesn't deserve a crystal like this!

This is the Northern Royal Heirloom.

It's yours.

Now. This is your fault!

You ruined a precious crystal with your dirty hands!

It's my fault.

I ruined something good.

Then pay for it with your life.

Something's wrong.

Alina's in danger.

You don't actually think Elias is going to come save a worthless thing like you?

Husband.

Elias. Where are you?

Goodbye, disgrace of House Summersbee. Die, dear little sister.

Alina.

What is this thing?

Basil, throw this

trash back to the humans.

Tell Edmund this is the North's warning.

Next time, I tear up the treaty.

At once, your majesty.

Get the fastest carriage ready. We're going home.

I'm back in the North.

I'm alive.

Don't move. The cut's to the bone.

We treat it right, or you'll scar.

Bear with it.

Tell me if it hurts.

Did I hurt you?

It doesn't hurt.

Not at all.

Then why are you crying?

I'm just so happy.

Ever since I was little, whenever I messed up or my sister was in a mood,

they'd whip me, burn me with magic.

No one's ever put medicine on me like this.

Like you do, husband.

Husband, will you always be this good to me?

Even though I can't do anything, and I'm just a useless, magicless girl.

Say my name, Alina.

Elias?

Alina, you're the Queen of the North.

My wife.

As long as I breathe, no one will ever touch you again.

Elias is so kind.

I'll be a good queen for him.

I'll pay him back.

Elias put that fancy cool medicine on me, and my back doesn't hurt at all.

I'll give him half my cookie. He'll be so happy.

Oh no, this place is so big.

Where's Elias's room again?

She's hurt too hardly.

If I take her blood again tonight, she won't survive.

I have to tough it out in the spring, alone.

You look just like my husband.

You're so beautiful.

Who's there?

I'm sorry.

I got lost.

Are you sick?

You look like you're in so much pain.

She's just a simple fool.

She has no idea what this means.

I've worn a ruler's mask for so long.

Maybe only to those eyes can I finally breathe.

I'm not Elias.

I'm his twin sister, Elavin.

No wonder you look so much like him.

But you're so pretty.

Why are you alone in this cold water?

The royal family thinks twins are cursed.

The day I was born, I lost my title.

I've been locked down here in the dark, taking the curse meant for him.

You poor thing.

Lonelier than I was.

This cookie's for you. I hid it away.

Eat something sweet, and the cold and the pain go away.

Mmm. Sweet.

Elendie, I'll save you good food every night, and come talk to you every day.

Okay?

Okay.

But it's our secret.

No one can know.

Not even...

Your husband?

Mm-hmm. Our secret. Pinky promise.

Eat. You're too thin.

This little fool is stealing my roast to feed her fake sister.

How cute.

Alina, not enough meat?

Plenty. I'm stuffed.

You're fed? Your back's healed?

Tonight? Shouldn't a husband claim his rights?

Consummate our marriage?

I want to stay with Elias, too.

But I pinky wear elven.

I can't break that.

No, I snore at night. It'll keep you up.

Can we wait a few more days?

This little traitor.

The person she's rushing off to see is still me.

Why am I annoyed?

Suit yourself.

Elowen, they lock you up here every day.

You must be so lonely.

I wish my husband would let you out.

He's really a good man. He doesn't eat people.

Aren't you scared of me?

Everyone thinks I'm a useless burden.

I'm not. You're pretty and kind.

You're not a monster.

Like my husband, you're the best people in the world to me.

I'll come every day and bring you treats.

Then you won't be lonely.

She's this kind even to a made-up person.

Her sweetness.

I want to drown in it forever.

If I told her one day that Elias and Elwin are the same person, would she run

away scared?

Stewardess, the Queen's sneaking out.

At midnight again.

It's been a week.

That forbidden place has nothing but the Frostspring.

Not even guards go there.

What's she doing?

Stewardess, is she hiding some man behind His Majesty's back?

He dotes on her now.

Without proof, we don't tip our hand.

Tomorrow, we test her.

Stewardess, did you hear?

That big fox merchant in the East End died last night.

Horrible. Hit by lightning. Burnt to ash.

Good riddance.

Who cheats on their own marriage and loves two people? A rat like that

deserves the beast god's worst.

Lightning's exactly what he had coming.

Wow. Burnt to ash?

That must hurt.

Stewardess, what's love?

Looking at her blank face, I doubt she even knows.

Love is when you always want to see that person.

What cheating means.

Even a little apart, your heart feels empty.

You think of them non-stop, and you want to give them everything you love.

That's love.

Like how I feel about Elias?

That's right.

They're clearly in love.

Her sneaking off is probably just mischief.

Stewardess, there's a problem at the supply store, Pals. They need you.

But...

I feel that way about Elodin too.

Oh no.

I feel this way about both Elias and Elodin.

Oh my god, did I fall in love with two people?

I'm a bad person loving two people. I'll get hit by lightning.

What do I do?

This is your favorite.

Eat up.

What's wrong?

Not feeling well?

Don't touch me.

I'm a bad, too-triving woman. If Elias stands close, the lightning will hit him

too. I can't hurt him.

I'm full!

She dodges Elias by day, and now Elwynn vanishes by night. Helena, what are you

hiding from me?

Your Majesty, we caught a human spy letter at the border.

And Stewardess Martha says the Queen's been odd by day and sneaking out at

night. Her movements are suspicious.

I think her odd behavior is guilt. She's working with the spies.

They sent her here as a bride for a reason.

I won't let you slander Alina without proof.

Should I... should I just tell him?

Elias? Why are you here?

Talk.

What are you hiding from me?

I'm sorry.

I can't tell you.

something unforgivable I'm a bad woman who deserves hell so you really are a

spy so you did

betray me so you know yes Elias besides you I fell for your sister

I can die just don't hurt Elwynn what did you say

She won't even touch her favorite roast.

She's scared out of her mind because she thinks she's fallen for me in both faces

and believes she's cheating.

Elias, you're not going to kill me?

You're not mad?

I get it.

You'd rather lightning take me.

What are you overthinking?

Now do you know who I am?

You... you... Elias is Elavin?

My husband is two people?

No. One.

Two.

Oh, thank God.

I only love one person.

The Beast God won't turn me to ash.

That's right.

You're not a bad woman, my little fool.

Then what do I call you now?

Elias? Or Elowen?

Just Elias for now.

No one can know about Elowen yet.

Alina, with no more lies between us, you're truly mine now.

But do you really know what love is?

If your mind ever clears, will you still need me?

The signing of the peace treaty between the North and the human kingdom begins

now. May our peoples know a hundred years of peace.

Elias, you strip my wife and daughter's magic?

You think I'll let that stand? I've teamed up with beast folk who hate you.

Once the killing trap springs, you're finished, monster.

Protect the king!

Assassins!

Ilias, you have no right to that throne.

Die!

Tyrant of the North, your reign is over! Go to hell! Take my worthless daughter

with you!

Alina,

stay

back!

Impossible. She was clearly a useless girl with not a shred of magic.

What is this power?

This light.

This dis... Disgusting pure healing power. You actually inherited that

woman's power?

This can't be.

Before they burned her, I checked with a magic stone myself. This bastard child

had no magic. She was dead weight.

A holy-tiered light archmist who can raise the dead, and she still has to

obey me.

Kyra, hand over the resurrection circle, keep being our war puppet, and I'll beg

the king to save your miserable life.

You wouldn't want your daughter to end up like you, right?

Get out!

Alina, forgive Mommy for sealing your gift with her life.

Better that than becoming their killing machine.

I'd rather you grow up innocent.

You're disappointed, aren't you, father?

You... you're not magicless.

Your mind is back.

Years ago, you and the royals nevited my mother's godlike healing.

Once you'd squeezed her dry, you feared her and burnt her alive.

And I took every beating you gave me.

I'm no nobody.

And with this power you fear, I'll bury you and every ambition of House

Summersby myself.

This power.

My curse. It's just gone.

She's no longer the little fool who couldn't live without me.

The one a slice of cake could cheer up.

Strong now. Mind whole.

Will she still want me?

Judgment of light.

Your greed and your sins end here.

Today. House Summersbane is erased from the human kingdom.

Basil! Leave none alive!

Your Majesty.

The rebels are all gone.

Leave me.

My husband is so good to me!

The curse is gone.

And my heart's never been more afraid.

Alina's awake now.

Clear-eyed, graceful.

A holy tip Archmajor the whole world would bow to.

And me, curse gone, but still a fraud too scared to show who I really am.

The great Alina today.

Why would she stay with me?

The seal on you is broken.

You're the most respected Holy Tevil Archmaester in the human world now.

You don't need the North's protection.

If this marriage was a joke, if I wronged you, I'll tear up the treaty

myself, set you free.

First light, you can leave the North.

Helena,

you do.

You're the king, but I'm the queen.

Who gave you the right to tear up our marriage alone?

Your mind is back.

I won't trap you in this lie.

You deserve a better world.

A lie?

Whether it's the cold Elias or the gentle Elowen, the one who saved me from

death, who gave me warmth and food, who let me have whatever I wanted, that's

always been you.

I'm not simple anymore, but I haven't forgotten.

I remember everything you did.

You think you can leave me?

Not a chance.

But I'm a monster with blood on my hands.

A fraud too scared to show her face.

Don't you think I'm pathetic?

You're not a monster.

You're the one I love.

For the rest of our lives, I'll never leave you alone in the dark again.

Elowen, man or woman, human or beast, none of that matters to me.

I've worn this cloak for ten years.

Today it comes off for good.

Ready to meet your real people, my queen?

As long as you're beside me, the North's cold means nothing.

People of the North, look closely.

Today I stand before you as myself.

I'm not Elias. I'm his twin sister, Elevin.

The twin curse is just a lie the royals told to hold power.

In this woman's body, I won the war and held our borders.

Strength protects this land, not some fake gender, not some stupid curse.

Blasphemy! This insults the Beast God! A woman on the throne!

A cursed twin! This will bring divine wrath and destroy us!

Look! The storm's rising!

The gods are angry!

This is the curse's sign!

We can't let this imposter rule!

Kill her!

Offer her to the Beast God!

Anyone who steps up, die!

Die!

Twins never brought the disaster.

Your own ignorance and hate did.

If divine wrath comes, I'll shatter it myself.

From today, Elowen is the one true ruler of the North.

Anyone who disagrees, test my judgment.

We live and die for our Queen!

We live and die for her Queen!