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Clarifying some things!!
In all 3 of the timelines Kloff never loved Rapiel, and its implied that was the same for Rapiel.
The point that the author is making is that Aeroc and Kloff were fated to be together, but in the first timeline there were many obstacles that led to the tragedy. Both of them are more alike than they think and their haughty/hard headed attitudes led them to their downfalls.
Kloff does get punished in the timelines. In the first he has a ruined relationship with his children, nearly killed one, and is haunted by the cabin. Second timeline he gets nightmares from the first constantly, and his reputation does suffer. Third timeline he remembers everything but Aeroc doesnt.
The biggest punishment of all is that Kloff will never get to see the Aeroc he loved the most (1st) and cannot apologize to him, make up for it, or tell him he loves him.
As for Aeroc, you have to understand that he is very much in love with Kloff. I mean he was willing to at the least harm Rapiel because of his jealousy. He cant 'get over' Kloff. Also they're imprinted and it carries over in all timelines so no matter what he would fall in love with Kloff. Consider this 2nd timeline as a win for Aeroc even though its fucked up. He gets to have a do-over. He still believes he's at fault for everything so this timeline he is willing to accept Kloffs affection because he believes he's mostly atoned for his sins.