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00:00My son wanted me dead. He poured Wolfsbane into my wine. Then he stood there and watched me choke to
00:06death.
00:07Everyone in the pack said I was the saddest woman alive. I was Alpha Dominic's lowest-ranking Omega mate, and
00:15the least wanted.
00:16The day I gave birth, Luna Victoria took my son from me, before I'd even held him properly.
00:22I didn't fight her. Victoria was the Luna. Powerful. Respected. My son would have a better life with her than
00:30he ever would with me.
00:32Years later, a pack of rogues attacked our territory. I threw myself in front of Dominic.
00:38The slash meant for his throat tore across my back instead. He said I had earned a reward. I could
00:44choose one of his sons.
00:46Raise him myself. I chose Logan. My blood. My child. I raised him for 20 years, and on the night
00:55he was named Alpha Air,
00:57he walked into my room carrying a glass of wine laced with Wolfsbane. I couldn't move. The poison paralyzed me.
01:04My wolf hauled inside me. Fought like hell, but it couldn't save me. Logan stood over me and watched foam
01:12spill from my mouth.
01:13His eyes were cold. If you'd left me with Luna Victoria, I'd already be air. All you ever did was
01:20drag me down.
01:21The last thing I saw was his face. No guilt. No hesitation. Just disgust. Then everything went black.
01:30When I opened my eyes again, I was standing in the great hall. Same stone walls. Same firelight.
01:38Same five boys lined up in front of the Alpha's chair. Alpha Dominic sat above them.
01:44Selene, you saved my life. You may choose one of my sons to raise.
01:49My heart slammed. I looked at the line. Logan stood first. Dressed in the fine clothes Victoria had picked for
01:57him.
01:58That look in his eyes. Impatience. Barely hidden. Last time. I was so happy I missed the look in his
02:06eyes.
02:06Now it was impossible to miss. My stomach turned. I swallowed the nausea and forced myself to look past him.
02:14Past the second son. Past the third. At the end of the line, below the steps, stood a boy no
02:21one looked at.
02:23Finn. Head down. Kyle. The fourth son. His mother, Lyra, had been executed for breaking pack law.
02:31After that, no one wanted him. The servant said he was cursed. He was treated worse than the lowest omega
02:38in the manor.
02:39Thrown away. Hated just for being there. I knew that feeling too well.
02:45I took a breath. Raised my hand. Pointed straight at him.
02:50I want him.
02:50The hall went dead silent. Every head turned toward me. Like I've lost my mind.
02:56Alpha Dominic stared at me for a long moment. Then he let out a short breath. Almost a laugh.
03:03Kyle. Fine. He's quiet. You're steady. That should work. Take good care of him.
03:11Right there in the hall, he raised me to a beta ranking mate. Small promotion. Still more than I'd gotten
03:18in six years.
03:19But I knew the truth. He wasn't rewarding me. He was relieved.
03:24I picked the son no one wanted. When the meeting ended, I walked over to Kyle.
03:30He was still standing there with his head down. Like he still didn't believe I meant him.
03:43I took him back to Birch Cabin. My place on the far edge of the pack estate.
03:47A tiny wooden cabin. Two rooms. A fireplace that smoked every time the wind blew in.
03:54Not much. But it was mine. That night, I heated water and carried it into the washroom.
04:01Then Kyle pulled off his shirt. My hand froze. His back was ruined.
04:06Silver burns over whip marks. Whip marks. Old bruises. Bad scars. Some had healed all wrong.
04:16Who did this?
04:22I fell.
04:35Kyle. This is your home now.
04:39I'll take care of you.
04:41He didn't answer. But when I turned to leave, his fingers caught my sleeve. Tight.
04:49Kyle wasn't dark and difficult like people said. He was quiet. So quiet, sometimes I forgot he was even in
04:57the room.
04:57I didn't mind. In this life, I didn't want power. I didn't want the alpha's favor.
05:04I just wanted to stay out of trouble. Raise this boy and die peacefully. When I got old, if he
05:12came to see me once in a while, that would be enough.
05:15Every day, Kyle went to the training yard with the other boys. Combat in the morning. Lessons in the afternoon.
05:22One day, I baked a batch of cookies and took them over. I spotted him right away. He was sitting
05:30alone under a big oak tree, reading.
05:32Across the yard, Logan kicked a ball with the other boys around him. Like planets around the sun, Logan had
05:39grown up at Luna Victoria's side.
05:41Best clothes. Best food. Best of everything. Every child in the pack knew which side to stand on.
05:49Last time, I dragged him away from all of it. Made him follow a nobody omega mother. No wonder he
05:56hated me.
05:57I sat down beside Kyle and set the box on a stone bench. He looked up. A flicker of surprise
06:03crossed his face.
06:04Hungry?
06:05I opened the lid. They're fresh. Still warm. Kyle started to speak, but a sharp voice cut him off.
06:13Why are you here again? Logan walked over, looking at the cookies like they were trash.
06:18The pack kitchen feeds strays better than that. Stop coming here and embarrassing yourself.
06:23Before I could speak, Kyle stood up. He stepped between us.
06:28Logan! She's your mother! You can't talk to her like that!
06:32Logan let out a mean little laugh. My mother is Luna Victoria. This woman is nothing.
06:38He flicked a hand at the cookie box. Take your garbage and go. Stop bothering me.
06:45I pulled Kyle behind me. You've got that wrong. I'm Kyle's mother. These cookies are for Kyle.
06:53I bent down, picked one up, and held it out to Kyle. Here. Try one.
06:58Logan's face froze. He'd never imagined I'd choose Kyle over him. Kyle took a bite. A small smile touched
07:06his mouth. It's good, Mom. Thank you. I smiled back. Good. I'll make more tomorrow.
07:14Then I looked at the boys behind Logan. You boys want one?
07:17They were six. At that age, a cookie is a cookie. Two of them were already reaching out.
07:24Don't touch it. Logan slapped their hands away. It's garbage. The kitchen throws out better food
07:30than this. Only losers with no taste would eat that. Then he glared at me. Good. You picked him.
07:38Don't come crawling back when you regret it. I looked at Logan, red-faced and furious,
07:43trying to act like he didn't care. I almost laughed. I promise. Kyle is my only son.
07:51Everything I have goes to him. Logan went pale. He stomped off and yelled at the others.
07:58What are you staring at? Move! He ran off. The other boys scrambled after him. That night,
08:05I tucked Kyle into bed. I thought he was asleep. Then he spoke. Mom, tomorrow, after training,
08:12can you bring cookies again? Something in me melted. I will. The day after. Every day.
08:22Kyle smiled for real, then went to sleep. The next afternoon, I brought cookies to the yard again.
08:30But the place was too quiet. Then I saw it. Kyle stood by the lake. Four pack guards had him
08:37boxed in. Logan sat on a rock above them. Hey, little brother. He pointed at the cold gray water.
08:45My ball fell in. Go get it.
08:49The lake wasn't deep. But it was late fall. That water cut like ice. Kyle said nothing. He didn't move.
08:58Logan's smile vanished. Like a spoiled kid hearing no for the first time. He jumped off the rock and
09:04shoved Kyle hard. Kyle hit the water and went under. All four guards turned toward the trees at the exact
09:11same time. Like they'd seen nothing. I didn't think. I dropped the cookies and jumped in. The cold hit me
09:19like a wall. My muscles locked up. My legs went numb. But I found Kyle. I dragged us both back
09:26to shore.
09:27Mara came running with a blanket. I wrapped it tight around Kyle's shaking body.
09:32You pushed him. He's your brother. What the hell is wrong with you?
09:37Logan's whole face changed. His eyes went wide and wet.
09:41I didn't mean to. I just told him to get the ball. He slipped. And look, he's fine, isn't he?
09:48A perfect performance. But I knew that face. Last time Logan wanted something, he used that face.
09:56Every time he said something cruel. Then he'd come back with a soft little mom.
10:01That wounded puppy face. And I fell for it. Every time. The lake water still clung to my skin.
10:09But what chilled me most was watching a seven-year-old lie like a grown con man.
10:13That bitter wolf's bane taste rose in my throat again. He thought I was still that woman.
10:18Stupid. I steadied my breathing. Then I looked at Mara.
10:23Go get Alpha Dominic's. Right now. Tell him Logan shoved Kyle into the lake. I'm calling for a pack hearing.
10:28Mara just stared at me. Behind me, Logan's act fell apart. He had never thought I would do this.
10:35Not once. Logan's shock lasted all of two seconds. Then it turned into rage. He pointed at me.
10:43I'm your real son. And you're siding with that bastard over me?
10:47That word hit like a slap. In my arms, Kyle flinched.
10:52Your mother is Luna Victoria. Not me.
10:56I pulled Kyle closer.
10:58And the boy you just shoved into that lake is my son.
11:01You try to hurt him again, and I won't let it slide.
11:04Logan stared at me like I was the monster.
11:07Then his face darkened.
11:09Fine. Fine. Fine.
11:11Go tell him.
11:12I'll never forgive you. I will never call you mom.
11:16And you're gonna regret this for the rest of your life.
11:19Last time, that would've broken me.
11:22I would've dropped to my knees.
11:24Begged him to calm down.
11:26What are you waiting for?
11:27Go.
11:29Mara took off for the main house.
11:31Logan watched her disappear.
11:33His fists clenched so tight.
11:35Then, behind me...
11:37Bitch.
11:38Same tone.
11:40Same poison.
11:41The same tone he used that night.
11:44When I was dying.
11:45Choking.
11:46My hands stopped on Kyle's wet hair for half a second.
11:50Then I kept drying it.
11:52Kyle looked up at me.
11:53I'm okay.
11:56The second that word left Logan's mouth,
11:59the last tie between us snapped.
12:01In this life, we were done.
12:03Then, Alpha Dominic stormed in.
12:06His face was pure thunder.
12:08Luna Victoria was half a step behind him.
12:11Her hair was a mess.
12:12She'd clearly been dragged out of somewhere in a rush.
12:16Kyle and I knelt on the frozen ground.
12:18Soaked to the bone.
12:20A few feet away, Logan was on his knees.
12:23Shaking.
12:25Dominic took in the scene.
12:26The icy lake.
12:28My dripping clothes.
12:30Kyle's blue lips.
12:31What happened?
12:33For guards stood there.
12:35They stammered out the truth.
12:37Logan ordered Kyle into the water.
12:40Kyle refused.
12:41Logan shoved him in.
12:43Dominic's eyes flashed gold.
12:45The air in the yard got heavy.
12:47Every wolf felt the weight of his alpha aura.
12:50You attacked your brother.
12:52Seven years old.
12:53And already this vicious.
12:55Who taught you this?
12:57Logan crumbled.
12:59Tears.
13:00Wailing.
13:01The full act.
13:02Father, I'm sorry.
13:04I didn't mean to.
13:06Victoria stepped forward.
13:08She opened her mouth to beg for him.
13:10Victoria.
13:12Is this the son you raised?
13:14Attacking his own blood?
13:15Having guards cover for him?
13:17Is this your idea of discipline?
13:18Victoria went dead pale.
13:20She dropped to her knees.
13:22The verdict was fast.
13:24Logan got three months locked in his room.
13:26Copying pack laws a hundred times.
13:29And Victoria?
13:30Stripped of half her pack duties for six months.
13:34Confined to the estate for two weeks.
13:36Not the harshest punishment.
13:38But for Victoria.
13:40It was a public execution of her pride.
13:43She slowly got to her feet.
13:45As she turned to leave, her eyes locked on mine.
13:48That look said it all.
13:50This isn't over.
13:52Back at the birch cabin.
13:54I got Kyle out of his soap clothes.
13:56Got him into a hot bath.
13:58Mara brewed some herbal tea.
14:00I made him drink three cups.
14:02The pack healer came by.
14:04Said it was just a chill.
14:07Left some tinctures.
14:08By evening, the color was finally back in Kyle's face.
14:12I sat on the edge of the bed.
14:15Drying his hair.
14:16Finally breathing again.
14:17Then, his hand came up.
14:19He grabbed my sleeve.
14:21I stopped and looked down.
14:23Mom.
14:25You shouldn't have crossed her for me.
14:30Kyle.
14:32Someone tried to drown my son.
14:34Did you really think I'd just stand there and do nothing?
14:37He didn't answer.
14:39Just looked at me.
14:40He stayed quiet for a long time.
14:43Then, he spoke again.
14:44I'm going to make the alpha notice you.
14:47I'm going to make him care about you.
14:51Kyle.
14:52Victoria's angry.
14:54The only way to stop her from coming after us.
14:59Is if the alpha favors you.
15:02I'm going to make him choose you, mom.
15:05It's the only way.
15:07The very next day, Kyle went to work.
15:10He came back with a folded piece of paper.
15:13A list.
15:14Written in neat, careful handwriting.
15:17He read it off to me.
15:19Rule one.
15:20The alpha likes dark blue.
15:23Says it looks clean.
15:24So, wear dark blue.
15:26Rule two.
15:28Every day after sunset, he walks the Northwoods path.
15:31No guards.
15:33And rule three.
15:34No lavender perfume.
15:36He hates the smell.
15:38Don't use it.
15:41Where did you get all this?
15:43Kyle was already digging through my tiny closet.
15:46I asked around.
15:48Listened.
15:49He pulled out a dark blue dress I'd completely forgotten about.
15:52Shook it out.
15:53Checked it for moth holes.
15:55Gave a satisfied nod.
15:58Wear this tomorrow.
16:00Hair tied back.
16:02Simple.
16:03Nothing flashy.
16:04He doesn't like women who are too obvious about it.
16:07I watched this boy lay out my clothes on the bed.
16:10Like a general planning a war.
16:12It broke my heart a little.
16:15Kyle.
16:16Who taught you all this?
16:18His hands stopped.
16:20That sharp, focused look on his face cracked for a second.
16:24Underneath, he just looked tired.
16:27He didn't look at me.
16:29My mom.
16:30Lyra.
16:32This is what she used to do.
16:34Whenever she wanted the alpha to come see her.
16:37The room went dead silent.
16:39I opened my mouth, then closed it.
16:42Finally, I just put a hand on his shoulder.
16:45Gave it a gentle squeeze.
16:47I won't let you down, Kyle.
16:50I promise.
16:52He gave me one long look.
16:54Nodded.
16:55And went back to folding the dress.
16:57The plan was simple.
17:00At sunset, go to the clearing by the north path.
17:03Sit in the gazebo.
17:05Play the guitar.
17:06And look natural.
17:07Kyle spent two days teaching me a simple melody.
17:10An old folk song.
17:12He made me practice until my fingertips were raw.
17:16When the alpha comes, don't look up right away.
17:20Let him hear the music first.
17:22Make him come to you.
17:24And whatever you do, don't panic.
17:27Easier said than done.
17:29By the time I was actually sitting in that gazebo.
17:32Guitar on my lap.
17:34My palms were dripping with sweat.
17:36The sun dipped below the tree line.
17:39Shadows swallowed the clearing.
17:41Then, footsteps on the gravel path.
17:44My heart hammered against my ribs.
17:46I took a deep breath.
17:48And my mind went completely blank.
17:50Every note.
17:52Every chord.
17:53Gone.
17:53But I was already here.
17:56I couldn't just sit there like an idiot.
17:59So I did the only thing I could think of.
18:02I started playing.
18:04And it was terrible.
18:05A total disaster.
18:07I hit one string.
18:09The note came out sharp and awful.
18:11I tried again.
18:13Somehow, it sounded worse.
18:15Sweat soaked through my dress.
18:17My face was burning.
18:19Behind me, someone let out a laugh.
18:22Not loud.
18:23Not even mocking.
18:25More like, surprised.
18:27I froze.
18:28Slowly, I turned around.
18:31Alpha Dominic was standing three steps away.
18:34Arms crossed.
18:35One eyebrow raised.
18:37The corner of his mouth twitching.
18:39He took a step closer.
18:42Impressive.
18:42You somehow played every single note wrong.
18:46I wanted to die on the spot.
18:48Stand up.
18:50I stood, clutching the guitar to my chest like a shield.
18:54He sat down on the bench.
18:56Took the guitar right out of my stiff hands.
18:59Rested it on his knee.
19:00Then he grabbed my arm and pulled me down right next to him.
19:04Close.
19:05Shoulder to shoulder close.
19:07He took my hand and pressed my fingers against the strings.
19:11His large hand covering mine.
19:13He placed my fingers on the strings.
19:16Guided my hand to strung.
19:18A clean, clear note ring out.
19:21See?
19:22Not that hard.
19:24Smelled like cedar and wood smoke.
19:26His voice was a low rumble right by my ear.
19:30My mind went blank.
19:31I couldn't even breathe right.
19:33He guided me through a few more notes.
19:36Still not great, but not a total catastrophe.
19:41I can't do this.
19:43I don't have the talent.
19:45I'll never get it right.
19:46He went quiet for a second.
19:48Then, he set the guitar aside.
19:51He swept me up into his arms.
19:53I let out a gasp and scrambled to grab his shirt.
19:56Well, if you can't learn the guitar, then I'll just have to teach you something else.
20:06He stayed at the birch cabin that night.
20:09Later, in the dark.
20:11He held me tight, his chin resting on my head.
20:18I lay there in his arms.
20:21My heart still racing.
20:22Different how?
20:24Because I'm useless?
20:25Because I can't even do one thing right?
20:28I thought of what Kyle said earlier.
20:30You have something nobody else has.
20:32The alpha will see it.
20:35Was it?
20:37What did I actually have?
20:39I had lived two lives.
20:40And I still didn't know why anyone would want me to stay.
20:44The next morning, the gifts arrived at the birch cabin.
20:47Fine fabrics.
20:49Silver earrings.
20:51A fur-lined cloak.
20:52Things I'd never owned in two lifetimes.
20:55The pack's servant was suddenly all deference.
20:58Courtesy of Alpha Dominic.
21:00I stared at the pile on the table.
21:02Then, I scooped it all up and walked straight into Kyle's room.
21:06He was sitting at his desk.
21:08Back straight as a board.
21:11Kyle!
21:12Look!
21:16Like this color?
21:18I'll make you a coat.
21:19And look!
21:22We'll save this one.
21:23For when you find your mate.
21:25An engagement gift.
21:27Kyle put his pen down.
21:29He didn't look at the gifts.
21:31He just looked at me.
21:33Mom.
21:35The alpha gave these to you.
21:36You need to wear them.
21:40You have to keep his attention.
21:42Kyle laughed and pulled him into a tight hug.
21:47You sound like an old man.
21:49My clothes are fine.
21:50If I don't give the best things to you, who else would I give them to?
21:53He squirmed, but didn't pull away.
21:56His ears turning red.
21:58No buts.
21:59You are my only son.
22:02Everything I have is yours.
22:04End of story.
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