The Paywall Trap: Why Fans Are Frustrated with the Original Ending
If you have been reading I Bought A Male Escort, Turns Out He's The Lycan King on platforms like GoodNovel or WebNovel, you know the struggle.
The story starts with an addictive hook—a woman at her breaking point hires a man named Harry for a night of rebellion, only to find him sitting on the throne when she goes to request a divorce ruling.
However, by chapter 90, many readers find themselves trapped in a cycle of 'pay-to-play' chapters that drag out the inevitable.
While the original ending is a standard 'Happily Ever After' involving a royal heir and a fated mate bond, the journey there often feels like the protagonist has lost her agency.
Instead of a woman who takes charge of her destiny, she becomes a pawn in the King's possessive games, leading to thousands of comments on Reddit asking for spoilers or a free PDF.
This is where we step in to fix the narrative, giving the protagonist the fire she was missing in the later chapters.
The 'Revenge First' Blueprint: A Better Way to Rule
Our alternate ending theory centers on one core shift: What if the protagonist realized 'Harry' was the King before she ever stepped foot in that courtroom?
In the original text, her shock in the Royal Court makes her vulnerable and submissive.
In our 'Ghostwriter' version, she uses the scent of the King—that unmistakable mix of cedarwood and power—to piece it together the morning after.
Instead of begging for a divorce, she arrives at the court with a blackmail plot that would make a Lycan Council tremble.
This turns the story from a 'forced heir' trope into a high-stakes political thriller where she isn't just a mate; she is a partner-in-crime.
The Scene: The Night the King Bowed First
The air in the High Court was thick with the scent of old parchment and the heavy, musky musk of shifter dominance.
She smoothed the silk of her dress, her fingers trembling slightly, but not from fear.
Across the hall, the massive oak doors groaned open, and the herald's voice boomed, announcing the arrival of the Alpha of Alphas.
He walked in with a grace that was entirely too familiar, the same predatory stride that had stalked across her hotel room floor only forty-eight hours prior.
When he sat upon the obsidian throne, his eyes locked onto hers, burning with a predatory amber light that screamed possession.
He leaned forward, a smirk dancing on his lips, waiting for her to drop to her knees and beg for the legal dissolution of her previous bond.
'My King,' she began, her voice steady enough to cut glass, 'I believe you left something on my bedside table.'
The room went silent, the Council members exchanging confused glances, but the man on the throne froze.
She didn't wait for his permission to speak; she stepped forward, the heels of her boots clicking against the marble like a countdown.
'Your signet ring is quite distinctive, Harry,' she whispered, loud enough only for him to hear, 'It would be a shame if the Council learned their King spent his weekend playing gigolo to a human divorcée.'
The amber in his eyes flared, the wolf beneath the skin snarling at the challenge, yet his smirk widened.
'Blackmail, little mate?' he rumbled, the sound vibrating in her very marrow, 'That is a dangerous game to play with a Lycan.'
'It is only a game if one of us is losing,' she countered, leaning over the dais until she was inches from his face.
'I don't want a divorce ruling anymore; I want the northern territories, the head of my ex-husband on a silver platter, and a seat on this Council.'
He stood up, his massive frame towering over her, the power of his aura forcing everyone else in the room to look away.
But she didn't blink, meeting his gaze with the same ferocity that had drawn him to her in the first place.
'And what do I get in return for this... partnership?' he asked, his hand reaching out to trace the line of her jaw.
'You get a Queen who isn't afraid of your shadows,' she replied, 'and a mate who chose you, not because of a bond, but because of a deal.'
He laughed then, a rich, dark sound that filled the cavernous hall, and for the first time in centuries, the King looked truly alive.
'The divorce is granted,' he announced to the room, 'along with everything else she desires.'
He leaned in close, his breath hot against her ear as he whispered the final condition.
'But remember, Elara, once we sign this contract in blood, there is no leaving my bed again.'
'I wouldn't dream of it,' she whispered back, sliding her hand into his, 'as long as you remember who is holding the pen.'
In the following weeks, the pack didn't witness a submissive human being groomed for motherhood; they saw a revolution.
She dismantled the corruption of the human legal system using the King's resources as if they were her own surgical tools.
When her ex-husband tried to claim marital rights, he didn't find a weeping woman; he found the King's enforcers waiting with a warrant signed by a woman he no longer recognized.
By the time the first snow fell on the Lycan capital, the power dynamic had shifted irrevocably.
They didn't just merge two worlds; they built a new one where the King's word was law, but her word was the King's conscience.
Every night, when the crown was set aside, he would remind her of their first meeting, and she would remind him of the price of his secret.
'You were the most expensive escort I ever hired,' she teased one evening, looking out over the moonlit kingdom.
'And you,' he said, pulling her back against his chest, 'are the only woman I would ever let own me.'
The story didn't end with a whimper or a simple heir; it ended with a throne shared by equals.
Justice was served not through a legal ruling, but through the calculated fire of a woman who refused to be a victim.
And as the sun rose over a kingdom that was finally at peace, the Lycan King realized he hadn't just found a mate; he had found his match.
The Verdict: Why the 'Revenge First' Version is Psychologically Satisfying
From a narrative standpoint, Mode B's ending addresses the core 'Information Gain' that the original story lacks: Agency.
In the versions available on WebNovel or Amazon, the protagonist often feels like a passenger in her own life.
By introducing the blackmail element and the early discovery of the 'Harry' identity, we transform the 'Fated Mate' trope from a biological prison into a strategic alliance.
This provides the 'Closure' readers seek when they complain about the story being 'dragged out.' It moves the plot forward through character choices rather than endless 'misunderstandings' designed to sell more coins.
FAQ
1. Does I Bought A Male Escort, Turns Out He's The Lycan King have a happy ending?
Yes, the original story ends with a definitive Happy Ending (HE). The protagonist and the Lycan King marry, have a royal heir, and her toxic ex-husband is brought to justice.
2. Where can I read the full book for free?
While apps like GoodNovel require coins, you can often find officially discounted versions or complete 'Buy-Once' ebooks on Amazon under the title 'My Secret Call Boy Is Lycan King'.
3. What is the secret identity of the male escort Harry?
Harry is actually the Lycan King in disguise, who was exploring the human/lower-pack world to find a genuine connection before his fated mate bond was revealed.
References
goodnovel.com — GoodNovel: I Bought A Male Escort Original
amazon.com — Amazon: My Secret Call Boy Is Lycan King
reddit.com — Reddit: Story Discussion and Complaints