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