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00:00I struggled to open my eyes against the heaviness of sedation.
00:04But before I could fully wake, I felt another needle pierce my skin.
00:10This time, carrying something far worse than just anesthesia.
00:15Before they wheeled me into the treatment room, Alpha Marcus pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead.
00:21You brave little one. It will be over soon. Sarah, I'll be waiting for you.
00:29The silver burned like liquid fire through my veins, dot my wolf howled in agony, her cries echoing through my
00:36mind as she fought against the poison.
00:40As my wolf's presence began to fade, my heart grew as cold as the silver destriding her.
00:47When I next opened my eyes, I was back in the hospital room.
00:51The burns still covered my body, but something far worse had changed.
00:56The familiar warmth of my wolf, the presence I'd known since childhood, was gone.
01:01Only emptiness remained where she should be.
01:05Sarah? You're awake. Tell me if it hurts. I'll have them adjust your medication.
01:10He took my hand and pressed it to his cheek when he saw me wake, as if he hadn't just
01:16ordered my wolf killed.
01:17I shook my head slightly, playing my part in this cruel charade.
01:21You haven't slept all night, have you? I'm fine. Get some rest.
01:27Marcus accepted my words without suspicion, finally letting his guard down.
01:32Soon he was asleep beside my bed.
01:35I forced myself to get up, my newly scarred body protesting every movement.
01:40Marcus' study was just next door.
01:43The safe in his desk had a familiar combination, the date we first met.
01:47I found dozens of bottles of prenatal vitamins for werewolf needs, still sealed, pressed against Rachel's pregnancy test results.
01:55The most recent date was three years ago, the very day Marcus had proposed to me.
02:00A phone lay among the evidence.
02:03Weekly ultrasound images filled the screen.
02:05Look at those tiny paws, Oliver's first heartbeat. Our little princess is growing so strong.
02:11I remembered how he'd insisted he wasn't ready for pups.
02:15How he'd said we should wait until after the marking ceremony.
02:19I want to focus on us first. Pups can come later.
02:22Now, I understood he didn't want pups with me because he already had the family he wanted.
02:27The safe, slower compartment held the design for a marking ceremony ring, sized for Rachel's finger.
02:33The sacred scrolls bore both their signatures.
02:36Ensure everything is perfect for my true mate's ascension to Luna.
02:40The other matter will be handled discreetly.
02:41The other matter was me.
02:43I laughed until the sound turned to sobs.
02:46With shaking hands, I messaged my friend in the Northern Territory.
02:55I need a healer.
02:56Someone who can reverse silver poisoning.
02:58And I need to, because of her, disappear.
03:01I began the formal process to remove myself from the pack registry.
03:05Let them think I was accepting my fate as an Omega.
03:08I put down the phone and let exhaustion pull me into darkness.
03:12I woke to the sound of Marcus' sobs.
03:16He clutched a report from the pack healer.
03:19His broad shoulders shaking with what appeared to be grief.
03:24Sarah, the healer discovered during the examination.
03:27Your wolf was critically damaged and in fire.
03:30She can't heal herself.
03:32Without your wolf's strength, you'll never be able to bear alpha cups.
03:36Our bloodline, but I won't abandon you.
03:39No matter what happens, you'll still be my mate.
03:43Once you're released from the hospital, we can adopt a pup.
03:46A strong alpha pup to carry on the pack line.
03:50Having a child to care to will help you heal.
03:52I was the one who had lost my wolf.
03:55Yet he acted more devastated than I felt.
03:58His performance was flawless.
04:00I stared at the report in his hands and nodded slowly.
04:03Marcus' eyes welled with tears as he pulled me into his embrace.
04:07I'll take care of you.
04:09Always.
04:10Don't be afraid.
04:11No matter what anyone says about an alpha with an omega mate, I'll stand by you.
04:16After the marking ceremony, I'll transfer ownership of the northern pack territories to you.
04:20It's the least I can do to secure your future.
04:22Our chests pressed together.
04:24His heart raced with hidden excitement while mine beats steady with cold understanding.
04:29About the marking ceremony.
04:30It's all prepared, but with your condition...
04:33Find someone to take my place.
04:35We can't let the pack lose face.
04:37Marcus seemed amazed by my sudden compliance.
04:40His phone rang, shattering the moment.
04:42Sarah, why are you cancelling your pack registration?
04:44An omega has no place in the main pack registry.
04:48I'm just...
04:49Adapting to my new reality.
04:51You'll always be my Luna, Sarah.
04:53You have a place here in our pack.
04:56As your future Luna, I should follow pack law.
04:59I won't embarrass you as an alpha.
05:01You always think of me first.
05:04That's why you're perfect for our pack.
05:06I suppressed a bitter smile at his performance.
05:09Marcus, I want to leave the hospital.
05:11Absolutely not.
05:12You haven't healed enough.
05:14I won't risk it.
05:15But didn't you mention adopting a pup?
05:18Hmm.
05:21Alpha pup pups are rarely abandoned.
05:23Will we be able to find one?
05:25It was the first time in five years I'd acted vulnerable with him.
05:28Don't worry about that.
05:29A friend of mine, another alpha, died in a territory war two years ago.
05:34His pup is in our pack's orphan den.
05:36We can visit him.
05:38Marcus's expression softened.
05:40I've been checking on the pup occasionally, making sure he's cared for.
05:44On the drive there, Marcus reached into the back seat and brought out a stuffed wolf toy.
05:49He claimed he'd bought it specially for me, to cheer me up.
05:52But the tag clearly stated, suitable for pups ages 3 to 12.
05:57This five-year deception needed to end.
06:00At the orphan den, I sat in the wheelchair, my burned body still too weak to walk.
06:06Daddy!
06:09Don't misunderstand.
06:10I sponsor this den.
06:12I've visited several times and this pup, he's just attached to me.
06:17Calls every male visitor daddy.
06:18He cried, wrapping his arms around Marcus's legs.
06:23He looks so much like you.
06:25If you hadn't explained, I'd think he was yours.
06:28Marcus's face stiffened instantly, turning extremely ugly and distorted.
06:32The boy had Marcus's exact eye color.
06:36His small features echoed Rachel's.
06:38What's his name?
06:39Oliver.
06:40He's...
06:41He's the one I thought we could adopt.
06:43I stroked the boy's hair, noting how his scent carried traces of both Marcus and Rachel.
06:49Even with my dulled senses, there was no mistaking it.
06:53Before Marcus could explain further, Oliver started crying.
06:58Where's my mother?
07:00Marcus's face went pale.
07:03It's fine.
07:04Go comfort him.
07:07Marcus hurried into the healer's office with Oliver in his arms.
07:10The boy's small hands clutching his father's shirt with familiar ease.
07:17I made an excuse about getting my burn medicine, lingering near the door.
07:22Even with my weakened senses, I could smell Rachel's signature lavender perfume from inside.
07:28The pack member's voices drifted clearly through the gap.
07:31Why is Alpha Marcus pretending his own pup is an orphan?
07:34You don't understand.
07:36Alpha's got it all planned out.
07:37This is the only way to make the pup his legitimate heir.
07:40Be smart and keep your mouth shut around Sarah.
07:43She can't know.
07:44Of course Rachel is his true choice.
07:46They used to run patrol together in college, always volunteering for the night shifts.
07:50I knew they'd end up together.
07:52And now, alone in that office.
07:54Their knowing laughter made my chest tighten until I could barely breathe.
07:57I moved closer to the door, and familiar voices became clear.
08:01How is he treating you?
08:02Fine enough.
08:03He's away on pack business most of the time, which makes things easier.
08:07This way, he won't discover about Oliver.
08:10He even talks about having pups with me.
08:13Rachel's voice held barely contained amusement.
08:16Once Oliver is officially in the pack house, you won't have to worry.
08:20If you need anything, just call me.
08:23I'll always provide for you both.
08:24Oh, I got you something.
08:26A healing crystal from the ancient pack.
08:28Rachel's eyes sparkled with a mix of surprise and wicked delight as she opened the box.
08:34Aw, you shouldn't have.
08:37What would Sarah say if she found out?
08:39She'd be heartbroken.
08:41Mommy!
08:42Mommy!
08:42Can we go home now?
08:44Oliver cuddled against Rachel's side,
08:47nuzzling into her neck in the instinctive way of wolf pups with their true mothers.
08:51What if Sarah figures it out?
08:53These burns.
08:54If she learns you gave me a healing crystal?
08:57She won't need it.
08:58And omega scars don't matter to the pack.
09:03Sarah, what are you doing here?
09:05Don't overthink it.
09:07Rachel is the guard of our pack's orphan den, protecting all the pups.
09:10She just happened to be here today to discuss Oliver's adoption.
09:13Sarah, it's been a while.
09:15From my position by the door, I forced a smile, swallowing my pain as my burns throbbed.
09:20It's fine.
09:21I was just looking around.
09:23Since you're busy, I won't disturb you.
09:25I'll wait in the car.
09:26I turned to leave, my legs still unsteady from the silver coursing through my veins.
09:31Marcus thought I was upset and followed me, explanations tumbling from his lips.
09:36Please don't misunderstand.
09:37She's here all the time as the den's guardian.
09:40All the pups call her mother.
09:41It's just a title.
09:42Once the adoption is complete, I'll explain everything to Oliver.
09:45Watching him fret over my supposed jealousy, I felt an hysterical urge to laugh,
09:50dot all this elaborate planning, just to bring his secret pup into the pack legally.
09:56He hadn't hesitated to orchestrate the fire that scarred me, hadn't flinched when ordering
10:01the silver injection that killed my wolf, and now he had everything he wanted, yet still
10:06played the concerned mate.
10:08Don't worry.
10:09I'm not unreasonable.
10:10Go handle the paperwork.
10:12I'll wait quietly in the car like a good Omega should.
10:15Relief flooded his face as he watched me walk away.
10:19Every pack member I passed looked at me with barely concealed contempt.
10:24Poor thing doesn't even realize.
10:26At least the burns will give her an excuse to hide away.
10:28The Alpha's being kind, taking in an Omega.
10:31Their whispers followed me.
10:33I ignored them all, pulling out my phone to begin the process of removing myself from
10:38the pack.
10:38My fingers shook as I typed, but not from weakness.
10:43Through the window, I could see Marcus and Rachel bent over paperwork.
10:47Oliver playing happily at their feet.
10:49The perfect family picture, built on my destruction.
10:53To celebrate Oliver's adoption, Marcus booked an entire cruise ship for a charity dinner.
10:59I hid on the top deck, away from the festivities below.
11:03Even there, I could hear the whispers and laughter of the pack elders, their mockery carrying on
11:09the sea breeze.
11:09From my position near the railing, I watched the perfect family scene unfold below.
11:15Marcus stood proudly, presenting Oliver with the pack's Alpha token, a silver medallion
11:21passed down through generations.
11:23He's so young.
11:24Are you sure he can handle such responsibility when he grows up?
11:28My son will be the most powerful Alpha this pack has ever seen.
11:33The bitterness in my chest finally overflowed.
11:36I pulled out all the letters Marcus had written me over five years, watching them burn to ash
11:45in my hands.
11:47Suddenly, Rachel appeared behind me, her form shifting fluidly into her wolf shape.
11:53Her claws pressed into my burn scars as she pinned me down.
11:56Does it hurt, being an Omega?
11:59You're just like these ashes now, worthless garbage he can't even look at without disgust.
12:04How does it feel?
12:05Watching him give my pup the Alpha token?
12:08Watching him build the future you thought would be yours?
12:12Before I could respond, she suddenly leaped back.
12:16With a dramatic cry, she stumbled and fell over the railing.
12:20She pushed me!
12:21Marcus reacted instantly, diving into the dark waves after her.
12:24Moments later, he emerged with Rachel clutched safely to his chest.
12:29His eyes found mine, burning with fury as he carried her back onto the deck.
12:36What the hell were you thinking, Sarah?
12:37Have you completely lost your mind?
12:39Rachel came to kindly invite you to join us, and you attack her?
12:43Is this how an Omega repays our generosity?
12:46Marcus's parents, the pack's former Alpha and Luna, glared at me with open hostility.
12:51Oliver was sobbing uncontrollably beside them.
12:53Bad witch!
12:55Bad witch hurt mommy!
12:57I don't want her in our pack!
12:59I want mommy!
13:00I want my real mommy!
13:02I want my real dad!
13:05I'm sorry.
13:07I just told Sarah I'd agreed to stand in for her at the marking ceremony.
13:12I never thought she'd react like this.
13:17Don't blame her, Marcus.
13:19She's been through so much.
13:21I lay awkwardly on the deck, a bitter smile twisting my scarred lips.
13:25Marcus, don't I deserve an explanation?
13:29The fire?
13:30My wolf's damage?
13:32The pup?
13:33Was any of it real?
13:38What are you talking about?
13:40The fire was a tragic accident.
13:42Rachel's just trying to help by taking your place in the ceremony.
13:45She's being kind, and you attack her?
13:47What's happened to you, Sarah?
13:49Apologize to Rachel.
13:50Now.
13:54Before I could speak, the pack elders stepped forward.
14:00Worthless Omega, you dare cause trouble?
14:02You think you're still worthy of being an Alpha's mate?
14:05Who else would take a wolfless mongrel except our son's charity?
14:12Enough!
14:12Let this be her punishment for her arrogance.
14:15Get Rachel to the healer.
14:16Make sure she's not injured.
14:20Marcus gathered Rachel in one arm, took Oliver's hand with the other.
14:24They walked away as a family, leaving me broken on the ground.
14:28Five years of love turned to ash in my mouth.
14:35I pulled myself back into the room, my burns screaming in protest.
14:39I booked a spot in a convoy leaving the pack for the day of the marking ceremony.
14:44Checked into a hotel far from pack territory.
14:47That night, Marcus sent a message.
14:49Rachel's still going to stand in for you at the ceremony.
14:52Your attack on her looks bad, so the apology was just for show.
14:55Don't overthink it.
14:56The elders were just upset.
14:57I'll make them apologize after everything's done.
14:59Rest well.
14:59I have a surprise coming for the ceremony.
15:01You'll love it, I promise.
15:03But I understood now.
15:04The performance wasn't for Rachel's benefit, had all been for me.
15:08He'd played the devoted mate for five years.
15:11Now it was time for the final act.
15:13I stayed away from the pack house for the next two days.
15:16Marcus didn't return either.
15:18He was too busy preparing for the marking ceremony.
15:21Insisting on overseeing every detail personally.
15:24The morning of the ceremony, I called him one last time.
15:28He was preoccupied with his beta, barely acknowledging my call.
15:32Alpha, are you certain about transferring half the northern territories to Rachel?
15:36She's not pack-born.
15:38It's risky to give an outsider so much power.
15:40Do as I say.
15:42That half is compensation I promised her.
15:44The other half is for Oliver's inheritance.
15:46And handle the ceremony guests yourself.
15:49Yes, Alpha.
15:50Watch for any trouble from Sarah's old pack.
15:55Only after the beta left, did Marcus remember the open phone line.
16:00Sarah?
16:02Sorry for the wait.
16:03The ceremony's about to begin.
16:05I'll come back to you as soon as it's done.
16:07Don't be upset, okay?
16:08Don't worry about it.
16:09I won't keep you.
16:10There was a brief, heavy pause.
16:12I could almost hear him frowning on the other end.
16:15You sound strange.
16:16Is something wrong?
16:19No.
16:21Everything's fine.
16:22Good.
16:23You mean our mating.
16:24Be a good girl and wait for me at home like always.
16:27I'll mark you properly tonight.
16:29Marcus.
16:31Congratulations on your mating.
16:34Alrighty.
16:34Baby.
16:34Bye.
16:35Bye.
16:35Bye.
16:35Bye.
16:35You
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