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Cora raised three wolves from wounds to adulthood. She thought they were family. Then Vivian arrived, and the wolves turned cold — they mocked her, dismissed her, forgot who had saved them.
She heard them. So she made a trade. Three wolves for a snake.
Silas was cold and silent. Everyone thought he was worthless. But he never left. He guarded her, did chores, and when her family forced her into a marriage she didn't want, he tracked her to the airport. Two wolves tried to stop him. He didn't let them.
"You'll never get rid of me," he told her. The wolves left. The snake stayed.
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📜Synopsis:
Cora raised three wolves from wounds to adulthood. She thought they were family. Then Vivian arrived, and the wolves turned cold — they mocked her, dismissed her, forgot who had saved them.
She heard them. So she made a trade. Three wolves for a snake.
Silas was cold and silent. Everyone thought he was worthless. But he never left. He guarded her, did chores, and when her family forced her into a marriage she didn't want, he tracked her to the airport. Two wolves tried to stop him. He didn't let them.
"You'll never get rid of me," he told her. The wolves left. The snake stayed.
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00:00:01buy you everything at the mansion ace gave a lazy hum deuce glanced at her then at me
00:00:07i kept my face blank relax i'll treat them better than you ever could vivian came over and patted
00:00:12my arm have your fun then come home and marry him marry what marriage vivian didn't explain
00:00:16she smiled at me soft and pitiful why not keep one she looks so sad not one of them moved
00:00:22toward me
00:00:22between us i am never the one chosen we both made peace for that long ago then i lifted my
00:00:26chin
00:00:26where is he vivian paused then called toward the hall come inside heavy footsteps crossed the floor
00:00:32a tall man stepped into the light he stood tall his expression cold then his dark eyes locked onto
00:00:37mine i held his cold stare and made myself speak hello he looked down at me without a word his
00:00:45gaze
00:00:45was heavy dark and reptile cold he did not answer me at all goosebumps spread down both my arms that's
00:00:51just how he is can't stand him i'll take him back wait who is this guy the driver is waiting
00:00:57downstairs let's go she didn't explain and i couldn't either the three wolves went quiet and
00:01:03followed her out just like that they were gone the snake stayed behind without a word i reached out to
00:01:09close the door deuce turned and looked back at me his eyes gave nothing away then the man beside me
00:01:14changed his dark pupils narrowed into cold slits a slick tail shot around my waist a strange heavy scent
00:01:20burst through the room it filled my lungs and made me dizzy i shoved at his chest but he didn't
00:01:24move
00:01:24you you're going into rut he tugged at his collar breathing hard so hot he pulled his shirt open at
00:01:29the throat hold on let me get you a suppressor he caught my wrist before i could turn don't go
00:01:33he
00:01:33pressed my palm flat against his bare chest his skin was hot and his heart pounded under it this helps
00:01:37stay like this heat rushed straight to my face then what do you want me to do he pinned me
00:01:42back against
00:01:43the door his tail caught me so if my sister vivian always wants more in bed
00:01:47but her partner is a snake he stays cold my partners are three wolves every night they wear
00:01:54me down to nothing but none of them wants me the one they want is vivian so i offered her
00:01:59a swap
00:01:59my wolves had me all night then i blacked out but i came to before they noticed voices drifted in
00:02:06from
00:02:06the living room that soft little body no stamina at all she really thinks she can keep all three of
00:02:13us
00:02:13give it time once she breaks she'll hand us to her sister she can barely breathe a few more nights
00:02:19she's done an hour ago i had cried in their arms they called that week i was done crying
00:02:25i reached for my phone and called vivian what's wrong you said you were pent up right take all
00:02:31three wolves give me your snake wait really they're okay with it they like you a lot she didn't argue
00:02:36everyone likes her more it has always been true fine my place is bigger anyway but my snake is cold
00:02:41he won't touch you good i'm too wrecked to want more he can just handle the chores i'll come this
00:02:45afternoon the door opened the second she hung up ace stood there his eyes heavy and half closed
00:02:50he reached for my blanket wait not done resting master we're done vivian takes you this afternoon
00:02:57he went still at the door deuce and tray froze too which two of us they thought i was keeping
00:03:02one
00:03:03all three of you three months ago none of this had happened it started on a cold rainy night
00:03:11three wolves lay bleeding on the wet concrete i almost walked right past them then one weak tail
00:03:17curled around my ankle i couldn't leave them there so i carried all three of them home
00:03:24they healed fast under my care then their growth phase hit one by one they shifted into men
00:03:40i called the shifter shelter to give them up they've imprinted on you abandoning them now would
00:03:45traumatize them three pairs of eyes watched me and waited i didn't have the heart so i kept them
00:03:54i named them ace deuce and tray from oldest to youngest
00:04:01back then they adored me they trailed me from room to room
00:04:06their hands were always on me
00:04:15then my sister called with the family's orders when are you coming home to marry him
00:04:20my family found me a husband for the money he was old and ugly
00:04:26i refused him so they cut off my income they would never force vivian to marry him
00:04:35all the pressure fell on me instead that guy buried three wives and he's ugly
00:04:42but his family is rich deuce pulled me close and kissed my hair
00:04:47you sound upset just hang up on her
00:04:51vivian caught his voice through the phone who was that his voice is gorgeous just
00:04:55three strays i took in strays i have to see them i'm coming tomorrow
00:05:01i should have said no
00:05:04the next day she walked through my door all three wolves turned to look at her and not one
00:05:08of them looked away i had seen that look before it had never once been aimed at me
00:05:15vivian stepped inside in a white dress
00:05:19she drew every eyes in the room
00:05:22surprise i just had to meet your strays
00:05:24i turned to watch the wolves all three of them only watched her i had lived this a hundred times
00:05:28everyone always wants vivian she is bright and easy to love
00:05:31next to her i am plain and quiet so i turned away and said nothing
00:05:36your place is nothing like the family mansion is there even room for them here
00:05:40they manage fine then i saw it happen ace never cared about anything now he stared at her deuce gave
00:05:46her his warmest smile even hot-tempered tray watched her ears twitching deuce peeled an apple and handed
00:05:51her a slice here the sweetest part is yours
00:05:55ace refilled her water before the glass ran low
00:05:59you three are so sweet they had never once done that for me
00:06:03she sat there sweet and oblivious to it all that was the moment i knew
00:06:07my things were about to become hers once more
00:06:10after she left everything changed the soft nights were over
00:06:13they took me harder and colder each time
00:06:15some nights i thought they wanted me dead
00:06:16i finally understood what they were doing
00:06:18one look at vivian had been enough
00:06:20they wanted her and i was in the way
00:06:21so they would wear me down to nothing
00:06:23then i would hand them to my sister
00:06:24but i heard them first and i had a plan of my own
00:06:27hello
00:06:29by afternoon the apartment had gone dead quiet
00:06:32then someone knocked vivian was here
00:06:35ace laying on the wall and stared me down
00:06:38you're really handing all three of us to her
00:06:41i nodded
00:06:43you won't even keep one of us
00:06:45which one of you wants to stay with me
00:06:47the room went still no one said a word
00:06:49that was my answer
00:06:51tray rolled his eyes and went to the door
00:06:53drop the wounded act all of you
00:06:56he opened it
00:06:59vivian beamed at them
00:07:00hi boys
00:07:01my sister told you right
00:07:03you're all mine now
00:07:04tray leaned right into her
00:07:06hello my new master
00:07:09don't pack a thing
00:07:10i'll buy you everything at the mansion
00:07:12ace gave a lazy hum
00:07:13deuce glanced at her
00:07:14then at me
00:07:16i kept my face blank
00:07:17relax
00:07:18i'll treat them better than you ever could
00:07:20vivian came over and patted my arm
00:07:21have your fun then come home and marry him
00:07:23marry what marriage
00:07:24vivian didn't explain
00:07:25she smiled at me
00:07:26soft and pitiful
00:07:28why not keep one
00:07:29she looks so sad
00:07:30not one of them moved toward me
00:07:31between us
00:07:32i am never the one chosen
00:07:33we both made peace with that long ago
00:07:34then i lifted my chin
00:07:35where is he
00:07:36vivian paused
00:07:37then called toward the hall
00:07:38come inside
00:07:40heavy footsteps crossed the floor
00:07:41a tall man stepped into the light
00:07:43he stood tall
00:07:44his expression cold
00:07:45then his dark eyes locked onto mine
00:07:48i held his cold stare
00:07:49and made myself speak
00:07:50hello
00:07:52he looked down at me without a word
00:07:53his gaze was heavy
00:07:54dark
00:07:55and reptile cold
00:07:56he did not answer me at all
00:07:58goosebumps spread down both my arms
00:08:00that's just how he is
00:08:01can't stand him
00:08:02i'll take him back
00:08:03wait
00:08:03who is this guy
00:08:05the driver is waiting downstairs
00:08:07let's go
00:08:07she didn't explain
00:08:09and i couldn't either
00:08:11the three wolves went quiet
00:08:12and followed her out
00:08:13just like that
00:08:14they were gone
00:08:15the snake stayed behind
00:08:16without a word
00:08:17i reached out to close the door
00:08:19deuce turned
00:08:20and looked back at me
00:08:21his eyes gave nothing away
00:08:22then the man beside me changed
00:08:24his dark pupils narrowed into cold slits
00:08:26a slick tail shot around my waist
00:08:28a strange
00:08:28heavy scent burst through the room
00:08:30it filled my lungs
00:08:31and made me dizzy
00:08:32i shoved at his chest
00:08:33but he didn't move
00:08:33you
00:08:34you're going into rut
00:08:35he tugged at his collar
00:08:36breathing hard
00:08:37so hot
00:08:37he pulled his shirt open at the throat
00:08:39hold on
00:08:39let me get you a suppressor
00:08:40he caught my wrist before i could turn
00:08:42don't go
00:08:42he pressed my palm flat
00:08:43against his bare chest
00:08:44his skin was hot
00:08:45and his heart pounded under it
00:08:46this helps
00:08:46stay like this
00:08:47heat rushed straight to my face
00:08:49then
00:08:49what do you want me to do
00:08:50he pinned me back against the door
00:08:53his tail caught me
00:08:54so it didn't hurt
00:08:55hot breath spilled
00:08:56across the back of my neck
00:08:57i could not break free of his hold
00:09:00then a fist pounded on the door
00:09:02cora what's wrong in there
00:09:09my sister vivian always wants more in bed
00:09:12but her partner is a snake
00:09:14he stays cold
00:09:15my partners are three wolves
00:09:17every night they wear me down to nothing
00:09:19but none of them wants me
00:09:21the one they want is vivian
00:09:22so i offered her a swap
00:09:24my wolves had me all night
00:09:26then i blacked out
00:09:28but i came to before they noticed
00:09:30voices drifted in from the living room
00:09:33that soft little body
00:09:34no stamina at all
00:09:36she really thinks she can keep all three of us
00:09:38give it time
00:09:39once she breaks
00:09:40she'll hand us to her sister
00:09:41she can barely breathe
00:09:43a few more nights she's done
00:09:44an hour ago i had cried in their arms
00:09:47they called that week
00:09:48i was done crying
00:09:50i reached for my phone and called vivian
00:09:53what's wrong
00:09:54you said you were pent up right
00:09:55take all three wolves
00:09:56give me your snake
00:09:57wait really
00:09:58they're okay with it
00:09:58they like you
00:09:59a lot
00:10:00she didn't argue
00:10:01everyone likes her more
00:10:02it has always been true
00:10:04fine my place is bigger anyway
00:10:05but my snake is cold
00:10:06he won't touch you
00:10:07good i'm too wrecked to want more
00:10:08he can just handle the chores
00:10:09i'll come this afternoon
00:10:11the door opened the second she hung up
00:10:13ace stood there
00:10:14his eyes heavy and half closed
00:10:15he reached for my blanket
00:10:17wait
00:10:18not done resting master
00:10:20we're done
00:10:21vivian takes you this afternoon
00:10:22he went still
00:10:23at the door
00:10:24deuce and tray froze too
00:10:25which two of us
00:10:26they thought i was keeping one
00:10:28all three of you
00:10:32three months ago
00:10:33none of this had happened
00:10:34it started on a cold rainy night
00:10:36three wolves lay bleeding on the wet concrete
00:10:39i almost walked right past them
00:10:41then one weak tail curled around my ankle
00:10:44i couldn't leave them there
00:10:45so i carried all three of them home
00:10:49they healed fast under my care
00:10:53then their growth phase hit
00:10:55one by one
00:10:56they shifted into men
00:11:05i called the shifter shelter to give them up
00:11:07they've imprinted on you
00:11:08abandoning them now would traumatize them
00:11:13three pairs of eyes watched me and waited
00:11:15i didn't have the heart
00:11:17so i kept them
00:11:19i named them ace
00:11:20deuce
00:11:21and tray
00:11:22from oldest to youngest
00:11:26back then they adored me
00:11:28they trailed me from room to room
00:11:31their hands were always on me
00:11:40then my sister called with the family's orders
00:11:42when are you coming home to marry him
00:11:44my family found me a husband for the money
00:11:48he was old and ugly
00:11:51i refused him
00:11:54so they cut off my income
00:11:56they would never force vivian to marry him
00:11:59all the pressure fell on me instead
00:12:03that guy buried three wives
00:12:04and he's ugly
00:12:07but his family is rich
00:12:09deuce pulled me close and kissed my hair
00:12:12you sound upset
00:12:13just hang up on her
00:12:16vivian caught his voice through the phone
00:12:17who was that
00:12:18his voice is gorgeous
00:12:19just three strays i took in
00:12:21strays
00:12:21i have to see them
00:12:23i'm coming tomorrow
00:12:26i should have said no
00:12:29the next day she walked through my door
00:12:31all three wolves turned to look at her
00:12:32and not one of them looked away
00:12:34i had seen that look before
00:12:35it had never once been aimed at me
00:12:40vivian stepped inside in a white dress
00:12:43she drew every eyes in the room
00:12:47surprise i just had to meet your strays
00:12:49i turned to watch the wolves
00:12:50all three of them only watched her
00:12:52i had lived this a hundred times
00:12:53everyone always wants vivian
00:12:55she is bright and easy to love
00:12:56next to her
00:12:57i am plain and quiet
00:12:59so i turned away and said nothing
00:13:00your place is nothing like the family mansion
00:13:03is there even room for them here
00:13:05they manage fine
00:13:06then i saw it happen
00:13:07ace never cared about anything
00:13:09now he stared at her
00:13:10deuce gave her his warmest smile
00:13:12even hot-tempered tray watched her
00:13:14ears twitching
00:13:15deuce peeled an apple and handed her a slice
00:13:17here the sweetest part is yours
00:13:20ace refilled her water before the glass ran low
00:13:24you three are so sweet
00:13:25they had never once done that for me
00:13:27she sat there sweet and oblivious to it all
00:13:30that was the moment i knew
00:13:32my things were about to become hers once more
00:13:34after she left everything changed
00:13:36the soft nights were over
00:13:38they took me harder and colder each time
00:13:40some nights i thought they wanted me dead
00:13:41i finally understood what they were doing
00:13:43one look at vivian had been enough
00:13:45they wanted her and i was in the way
00:13:46so they would wear me down to nothing
00:13:48then i would hand them to my sister
00:13:49but i heard them first
00:13:50and i had a plan of my own
00:13:52hello
00:13:53by afternoon the apartment had gone dead quiet
00:13:57then someone knocked vivian was here
00:14:00ace laying on the wall and stared me down
00:14:03you're really handing all three of us to her
00:14:06i nodded
00:14:07you won't even keep one of us
00:14:10which one of you wants to stay with me
00:14:12the room went still
00:14:13no one said a word
00:14:14that was my answer
00:14:15trey rolled his eyes and went to the door
00:14:18drop the wounded act all of you
00:14:20he opened it
00:14:23vivian beamed at them
00:14:25hi boys
00:14:26my sister told you right
00:14:28you're all mine now
00:14:29trey leaned right into her
00:14:30hello
00:14:31my new master
00:14:33don't pack a thing
00:14:34i'll buy you everything at the mansion
00:14:37ace gave a lazy hum
00:14:38deuce glanced at her
00:14:39then at me
00:14:40i kept my face blank
00:14:42relax
00:14:43i'll treat them better than you ever could
00:14:45vivian came over and patted my arm
00:14:46have your fun then come home and marry him
00:14:48marry what marriage
00:14:49vivian didn't explain
00:14:50she smiled at me
00:14:51soft and pitiful
00:14:52why not keep one
00:14:53she looks so sad
00:14:54not one of them moved toward me
00:14:56between us
00:14:56i am never the one chosen
00:14:57we both made peace with that long ago
00:14:59then i lifted my chin
00:15:00where is he
00:15:01vivian paused
00:15:02then called toward the hall
00:15:03come inside
00:15:05heavy footsteps crossed the floor
00:15:06a tall man stepped into the light
00:15:08he stood tall
00:15:08his expression cold
00:15:09then his dark eyes locked onto mine
00:15:12i held his cold stare
00:15:14and made myself speak
00:15:15hello
00:15:17he looked down at me without a word
00:15:18his gaze was heavy
00:15:19dark
00:15:20and reptile cold
00:15:21he did not answer me at all
00:15:23goosebumps spread down both my arms
00:15:25that's just how he is
00:15:26can't stand him
00:15:27i'll take him back
00:15:28wait
00:15:28who is this guy
00:15:30the driver is waiting downstairs
00:15:32let's go
00:15:32she didn't explain
00:15:34and i couldn't either
00:15:35the three wolves went quiet
00:15:37and followed her out
00:15:38just like that
00:15:39they were gone
00:15:39the snake stayed behind
00:15:41without a word
00:15:42i reached out to close the door
00:15:44deuce turned
00:15:45and looked back at me
00:15:46his eyes gave nothing away
00:15:47then the man beside me changed
00:15:49his dark pupils narrowed
00:15:50into cold slits
00:15:51a slick tail shot around my waist
00:15:53a strange heavy scent
00:15:54burst through the room
00:15:55it filled my lungs
00:15:56and made me dizzy
00:15:56i shoved at his chest
00:15:57but he didn't move
00:15:58you
00:15:58you're going into rut
00:16:00he tugged at his collar
00:16:01breathing hard
00:16:01so hot
00:16:02he pulled his shirt open at the throat
00:16:03hold on
00:16:04let me get you a suppressor
00:16:05he caught my wrist before i could turn
00:16:06don't go
00:16:07he pressed my palm flat
00:16:08against his bare chest
00:16:09his skin was hot
00:16:10and his heart pounded under it
00:16:11this helps
00:16:11stay like this
00:16:12heat rushed straight to my face
00:16:14then
00:16:14what do you want me to do
00:16:15he pinned me back against the door
00:16:17his tail caught me
00:16:18so it didn't hurt
00:16:20hot breath spilled
00:16:21across the back of my neck
00:16:22i could not break free of his hold
00:16:25then a fist pounded on the door
00:16:27Cora
00:16:27what's wrong in there
00:16:34my sister vivian always wants more in bed
00:16:37but her partner is a snake
00:16:39he stays cold
00:16:40my partners are three wolves
00:16:42every night they wear me down to nothing
00:16:44but none of them wants me
00:16:46the one they want is vivian
00:16:47so i offered her a swap
00:16:49my wolves had me all night
00:16:51then i blacked out
00:16:53but i came to before they noticed
00:16:55voices drifted in from the living room
00:16:58that soft little body
00:16:59no stamina at all
00:17:00she really thinks she can keep all three of us
00:17:03give it time
00:17:04once she breaks
00:17:05she'll hand us to her sister
00:17:06she can barely breathe
00:17:07a few more nights she's done
00:17:09an hour ago i had cried in their arms
00:17:11they called that week
00:17:13i was done crying
00:17:15i reached for my phone and called vivian
00:17:18what's wrong
00:17:19you said you were pent up right
00:17:20take all three wolves
00:17:21give me your snake
00:17:21wait really
00:17:22they're okay with it
00:17:23they like you
00:17:24a lot
00:17:25she didn't argue
00:17:26everyone likes her more
00:17:27it has always been true
00:17:28fine my place is bigger anyway
00:17:30but my snake is cold
00:17:31he won't touch you
00:17:32good i'm too wrecked to want more
00:17:33he can just handle the chores
00:17:34i'll come this afternoon
00:17:36the door opened the second she hung up
00:17:38ace stood there
00:17:39his eyes heavy and half closed
00:17:40he reached for my blanket
00:17:42wait
00:17:42not done resting master
00:17:45we're done
00:17:46vivian takes you this afternoon
00:17:47he went still
00:17:48at the door
00:17:49deuce and trey froze too
00:17:50which two of us
00:17:51they thought i was keeping one
00:17:52all three of you
00:17:57three months ago
00:17:58none of this had happened
00:17:59it started on a cold rainy night
00:18:01three wolves lay bleeding
00:18:03on the wet concrete
00:18:03i almost walked right past them
00:18:05then one weak tail
00:18:07curled around my ankle
00:18:09i couldn't leave them there
00:18:10so i carried all three of them home
00:18:14they healed fast under my care
00:18:17then their growth phase hit
00:18:20one by one
00:18:21they shifted into men
00:18:30i called the shifter shelter
00:18:32to give them up
00:18:32they've imprinted on you
00:18:33abandoning them now
00:18:34would traumatize them
00:18:38three pairs of eyes
00:18:39watched me and waited
00:18:40i didn't have the heart
00:18:42so i kept them
00:18:44i named them ace
00:18:45deuce
00:18:46and trey
00:18:47from oldest to youngest
00:18:51back then
00:18:52they adored me
00:18:53they trailed me
00:18:54from room to room
00:18:56their hands
00:18:57were always on me
00:19:04then my sister called
00:19:06with the family's orders
00:19:06when are you coming home
00:19:07to marry him
00:19:09my family found me a husband
00:19:11for the money
00:19:13he was old and ugly
00:19:16i refused him
00:19:18so they cut off my income
00:19:21they would never force vivian
00:19:23to marry him
00:19:24all the pressure
00:19:25fell on me instead
00:19:28that guy buried three wives
00:19:29and he's ugly
00:19:31but his family is rich
00:19:34deuce pulled me close
00:19:35and kissed my hair
00:19:37you sound upset
00:19:38just hang up on her
00:19:41vivian caught his voice
00:19:42through the phone
00:19:42who was that
00:19:43his voice is gorgeous
00:19:44just three strays i took in
00:19:45strays
00:19:46i have to see them
00:19:47i'm coming tomorrow
00:19:51i should have said no
00:19:54the next day
00:19:55she walked through my door
00:19:56all three wolves
00:19:57turned to look at her
00:19:57and not one of them
00:19:58looked away
00:19:59i had seen that look before
00:20:00it had never once
00:20:01been aimed at me
00:20:05vivian stepped inside
00:20:06in a white dress
00:20:08she drew every eyes
00:20:09in the room
00:20:12surprise
00:20:12i just had to meet
00:20:13your strays
00:20:13i turned to watch
00:20:15the wolves
00:20:15all three of them
00:20:16only watched her
00:20:17i had lived this
00:20:17a hundred times
00:20:18everyone always wants
00:20:19vivian
00:20:19she is bright
00:20:20and easy to love
00:20:21next to her
00:20:22i am plain and quiet
00:20:23so i turned away
00:20:25and said nothing
00:20:25your place is nothing
00:20:27like the family mansion
00:20:28is there even room
00:20:29for them here
00:20:29they manage fine
00:20:31then i saw it happen
00:20:32ace never cared
00:20:33about anything
00:20:34now he stared at her
00:20:35deuce gave her
00:20:36his warmest smile
00:20:37even hot tempered
00:20:38tray watched her
00:20:39ears switching
00:20:39deuce peeled an apple
00:20:40and handed her a slice
00:20:42here the sweetest part
00:20:43is yours
00:20:45ace refilled her water
00:20:47before the glass
00:20:47ran low
00:20:48you three are so sweet
00:20:50they had never once
00:20:51done that for me
00:20:52she sat there sweet
00:20:53and oblivious to it all
00:20:55that was the moment
00:20:56i knew
00:20:57my things were about
00:20:58to become hers
00:20:58once more
00:20:59after she left
00:21:00everything changed
00:21:01the soft nights
00:21:02were over
00:21:02they took me harder
00:21:03and colder each time
00:21:04some nights i thought
00:21:05they wanted me dead
00:21:06i finally understood
00:21:07what they were doing
00:21:08one look at vivian
00:21:09had been enough
00:21:10they wanted her
00:21:10and i was in the way
00:21:11so they would wear me
00:21:12down to nothing
00:21:13then i would hand them
00:21:13to my sister
00:21:14but i heard them first
00:21:15and i had a plan of my own
00:21:16hello
00:21:18by afternoon
00:21:19the apartment
00:21:20had gone dead quiet
00:21:22then someone knocked
00:21:23vivian was here
00:21:25ace leaned on the wall
00:21:26and stared me down
00:21:28you're really handing
00:21:28all three of us
00:21:29to her
00:21:31i nodded
00:21:32you won't even
00:21:33keep one of us
00:21:35which one of you
00:21:36wants to stay with me
00:21:37the room went still
00:21:38no one said a word
00:21:39that was my answer
00:21:40trey rolled his eyes
00:21:41and went to the door
00:21:43drop the wounded act
00:21:44all of you
00:21:45he opened it
00:21:48vivian beamed at them
00:21:50hi boys
00:21:51my sister told you right
00:21:53you're all mine now
00:21:54trey leaned right
00:21:55into her
00:21:55hello my new master
00:21:58don't pack a thing
00:21:59i'll buy you everything
00:22:00at the mansion
00:22:01ace gave a lazy hum
00:22:03deuce glanced at her
00:22:04then at me
00:22:05i kept my face blank
00:22:07relax
00:22:08i'll treat them better
00:22:09than you ever could
00:22:10vivian came over
00:22:10and patted my arm
00:22:11have your fun
00:22:12then come home
00:22:12and marry him
00:22:13marry what marriage
00:22:14vivian didn't explain
00:22:15she smiled at me
00:22:16soft and pitiful
00:22:17why not keep one
00:22:18she looked so sad
00:22:19not one of them
00:22:20moved toward me
00:22:21between us
00:22:21i am never the one chosen
00:22:22we both made peace
00:22:23with that long ago
00:22:24then i lifted my chin
00:22:25where is he
00:22:25vivian paused
00:22:26then called toward the hall
00:22:28come inside
00:22:29heavy footsteps
00:22:30crossed the floor
00:22:31a tall man stepped
00:22:32into the light
00:22:33he stood tall
00:22:33his expression cold
00:22:34then his dark eyes
00:22:35locked onto mine
00:22:37i held his cold stare
00:22:39and made myself speak
00:22:40hello
00:22:41he looked down at me
00:22:42without a word
00:22:43his gaze was heavy
00:22:44dark
00:22:45and reptile cold
00:22:46he did not answer me at all
00:22:48goosebumps spread
00:22:49down both my arms
00:22:50that's just how he is
00:22:51can't stand him
00:22:52i'll take him back
00:22:52wait
00:22:53who is this guy
00:22:55the driver is waiting
00:22:56downstairs
00:22:56let's go
00:22:57she didn't explain
00:22:58and i couldn't either
00:23:00the three wolves went quiet
00:23:02and followed her out
00:23:02just like that
00:23:03they were gone
00:23:04the snake stayed behind
00:23:06without a word
00:23:07i reached out
00:23:08to close the door
00:23:09deuce turned
00:23:10and looked back at me
00:23:11his eyes gave nothing away
00:23:12then the man beside me changed
00:23:14his dark pupils
00:23:15narrowed into cold slits
00:23:16a slick tail
00:23:17shot around my waist
00:23:17a strange
00:23:18heavy scent
00:23:19burst through the room
00:23:20it filled my lungs
00:23:21and made me dizzy
00:23:21i shoved at his chest
00:23:22but he didn't move
00:23:23you
00:23:23you're going into rut
00:23:25he tugged at his collar
00:23:26breathing hard
00:23:26so hot
00:23:27he pulled his shirt open
00:23:28at the throat
00:23:28hold on
00:23:29let me get you a suppressor
00:23:30he caught my wrist
00:23:31before i could turn
00:23:31don't go
00:23:32he pressed my palm
00:23:33flat against his bare chest
00:23:34his skin was hot
00:23:35and his heart pounded under it
00:23:36this helps
00:23:36stay like this
00:23:37heat rushed straight to my face
00:23:38then
00:23:39what do you want me to do
00:23:40he pinned me back
00:23:41against the door
00:23:42his tail caught me
00:23:43so it didn't hurt
00:23:45hot breath spilled
00:23:46across the back of my neck
00:23:47i could not break free
00:23:48of his hold
00:23:50then a fist pounded
00:23:51on the door
00:23:51Cora
00:23:52what's wrong in there
00:23:59my sister Vivian
00:24:00always wants more in bed
00:24:02but her partner
00:24:03is a snake
00:24:04he stays cold
00:24:05my partners
00:24:06are three wolves
00:24:07every night
00:24:08they wear me down
00:24:09to nothing
00:24:09but none of them
00:24:10wants me
00:24:11the one they want
00:24:12is Vivian
00:24:12so i offered her a swap
00:24:14my wolves had me all night
00:24:16then i blacked out
00:24:18but i came to
00:24:19before they noticed
00:24:19voices drifted in
00:24:21from the living room
00:24:23that soft little body
00:24:24no stamina at all
00:24:25she really thinks
00:24:26she can keep all three of us
00:24:28give it time
00:24:29once she breaks
00:24:30she'll hand us to her sister
00:24:31she can barely breathe
00:24:32a few more nights
00:24:33she's done
00:24:34an hour ago
00:24:35i had cried in their arms
00:24:36they called that week
00:24:38i was done crying
00:24:40i reached for my phone
00:24:41and called Vivian
00:24:43what's wrong
00:24:44you said you were pent up right
00:24:45take all three wolves
00:24:46give me your snake
00:24:46wait really
00:24:47they're okay with it
00:24:48they like you
00:24:49a lot
00:24:50she didn't argue
00:24:51everyone likes her more
00:24:52it has always been true
00:24:53fine my place is bigger anyway
00:24:55but my snake is cold
00:24:56he won't touch you
00:24:56good i'm too wrecked
00:24:57to want more
00:24:58he can just handle the chores
00:24:59i'll come this afternoon
00:25:01the door opened
00:25:01the second she hung up
00:25:02ace stood there
00:25:03his eyes heavy
00:25:04and half closed
00:25:05he reached for my blanket
00:25:06wait
00:25:07not done resting master
00:25:10we're done
00:25:10Vivian takes you
00:25:11this afternoon
00:25:12he went still
00:25:13at the door
00:25:14deuce and trey froze too
00:25:15which two of us
00:25:16they thought i was keeping one
00:25:17all three of you
00:25:22three months ago
00:25:23none of this had happened
00:25:24it started on a cold rainy night
00:25:26three wolves lay bleeding
00:25:28on the wet concrete
00:25:28i almost walked right past them
00:25:30then one weak tail
00:25:32curled around my ankle
00:25:34i couldn't leave them there
00:25:35so i carried all three of them home
00:25:39they healed fast under my care
00:25:42then their growth phase hit
00:25:44one by one
00:25:45they shifted into men
00:25:55i called the shifter shelter
00:25:56to give them up
00:25:57they've imprinted on you
00:25:58abandoning them now
00:25:59would traumatize them
00:26:03three pairs of eyes
00:26:04watched me
00:26:04and waited
00:26:05i didn't have the heart
00:26:07so i kept them
00:26:09i named them ace
00:26:10deuce
00:26:11and trey
00:26:11from oldest to youngest
00:26:16back then
00:26:17they adored me
00:26:18they trailed me
00:26:19from room to room
00:26:21their hands
00:26:21were always on me
00:26:29then my sister called
00:26:30with the family's orders
00:26:31when are you coming home
00:26:32to marry him
00:26:34my family found me
00:26:35a husband for the money
00:26:38he was old and ugly
00:26:41i refused him
00:26:43so they cut off my income
00:26:46they would never force
00:26:47vivian to marry him
00:26:49all the pressure
00:26:50fell on me instead
00:26:53that guy buried three wives
00:26:54and he's ugly
00:26:56but his family is rich
00:26:59deuce pulled me close
00:27:00and kissed my hair
00:27:02you sound upset
00:27:03just hang up on her
00:27:05vivian caught his voice
00:27:06through the phone
00:27:07who was that
00:27:08his voice is gorgeous
00:27:09just three strays i took in
00:27:10strays
00:27:11i have to see them
00:27:12i'm coming tomorrow
00:27:16i should have said no
00:27:19the next day she walked
00:27:20through my door
00:27:20all three wolves
00:27:21turned to look at her
00:27:22and not one of them
00:27:23looked away
00:27:23i had seen that look
00:27:24before
00:27:25it had never once
00:27:26been aimed at me
00:27:30vivian stepped inside
00:27:31in a white dress
00:27:33she drew every eyes
00:27:34in the room
00:27:36surprise
00:27:37i just had to meet
00:27:38your strays
00:27:38i turned to watch the wolves
00:27:40all three of them only
00:27:41watched her
00:27:42i had lived this a hundred
00:27:43times
00:27:43everyone always wants
00:27:44vivian
00:27:44she is bright and easy
00:27:45to love
00:27:46next to her
00:27:47i am plain and quiet
00:27:48so i turned away and said
00:27:50nothing
00:27:50your place is nothing like
00:27:52the family mansion
00:27:53is there even room for them
00:27:54here
00:27:54they manage fine
00:27:56then i saw it happen
00:27:57ace never cared about
00:27:58anything
00:27:59now he stared at her
00:28:00deuce gave her his
00:28:01warmest smile
00:28:02even hot tempered tray
00:28:03watched her
00:28:04ears twitching
00:28:04deuce peeled an apple
00:28:05and handed her a slice
00:28:07here
00:28:07the sweetest part is yours
00:28:10ace refilled her water
00:28:11before the glass ran low
00:28:13you three are so sweet
00:28:15they had never once
00:28:16done that for me
00:28:17she sat there sweet
00:28:18and oblivious to it all
00:28:19that was the moment i knew
00:28:22my things were about
00:28:22to become hers once more
00:28:24after she left
00:28:25everything changed
00:28:26the soft nights were over
00:28:27they took me harder
00:28:28and colder each time
00:28:29some nights i thought
00:28:30they wanted me dead
00:28:31i finally understood
00:28:32what they were doing
00:28:33one look at vivian
00:28:34had been enough
00:28:34they wanted her
00:28:35and i was in the way
00:28:36so they would wear me
00:28:37down to nothing
00:28:37then i would hand them
00:28:38to my sister
00:28:39but i heard them first
00:28:40and i had a plan of my own
00:28:41hello
00:28:43by afternoon
00:28:44the apartment had gone
00:28:45dead quiet
00:28:47then someone knocked
00:28:48vivian was here
00:28:50ace laying on the wall
00:28:51and stared me down
00:28:52you're really handing
00:28:53all three of us to her
00:28:56i nodded
00:28:57you won't even keep
00:28:58one of us
00:29:00which one of you
00:29:01wants to stay with me
00:29:01the room went still
00:29:03no one said a word
00:29:04that was my answer
00:29:05trey rolled his eyes
00:29:06and went to the door
00:29:08drop the wounded act
00:29:09all of you
00:29:10he opened it
00:29:13vivian beamed at them
00:29:15hi boys
00:29:16my sister told you right
00:29:17you're all mine now
00:29:19trey leaned right into her
00:29:20hello
00:29:20my new master
00:29:23don't pack a thing
00:29:24i'll buy you everything
00:29:25at the mansion
00:29:26ace gave a lazy hum
00:29:28deuce glanced at her
00:29:29then at me
00:29:30i kept my face blank
00:29:31relax
00:29:33i'll treat them better
00:29:34than you ever could
00:29:35vivian came over and
00:29:35patted my arm
00:29:36have your fun
00:29:37then come home and
00:29:37marry him
00:29:38marry what marriage
00:29:39vivian didn't explain
00:29:40she smiled at me
00:29:41soft and pitiful
00:29:42why not keep one
00:29:43she looks so sad
00:29:44not one of them
00:29:45moved toward me
00:29:46between us
00:29:46i am never the one
00:29:47chosen
00:29:47we both made peace
00:29:48with that long ago
00:29:49then i lifted my chin
00:29:50where is he
00:29:50vivian paused
00:29:51then called toward the
00:29:52hall
00:29:53come inside
00:29:54heavy footsteps
00:29:55crossed the floor
00:29:56a tall man
00:29:57stepped into the light
00:29:57he stood tall
00:29:58his expression cold
00:29:59then his dark eyes
00:30:00locked onto mine
00:30:02i held his cold stare
00:30:03and made myself speak
00:30:05hello
00:30:06he looked down at me
00:30:07without a word
00:30:08his gaze was heavy
00:30:09dark
00:30:09and reptile cold
00:30:11he did not answer me
00:30:12at all
00:30:13goosebumps spread down
00:30:14both my arms
00:30:15that's just how he is
00:30:16can't stand him
00:30:17i'll take him back
00:30:17wait
00:30:18who is this guy
00:30:20the driver is waiting
00:30:21downstairs
00:30:21let's go
00:30:22she didn't explain
00:30:23and i couldn't either
00:30:25the three wolves
00:30:26went quiet
00:30:26and followed her out
00:30:27just like that
00:30:28they were gone
00:30:29the snake stayed behind
00:30:31without a word
00:30:31i reached out
00:30:33to close the door
00:30:33deuce turned
00:30:34and looked back at me
00:30:35his eyes gave nothing away
00:30:37then the man beside me changed
00:30:38his dark pupils
00:30:39narrowed into cold slits
00:30:41a slick tail
00:30:41shot around my waist
00:30:42a strange
00:30:43heavy scent
00:30:44burst through the room
00:30:45it filled my lungs
00:30:46and made me dizzy
00:30:46i shoved at his chest
00:30:47but he didn't move
00:30:48you
00:30:48you're going into rut
00:30:49he tugged at his collar
00:30:50breathing hard
00:30:51so hot
00:30:52he pulled his shirt open
00:30:53at the throat
00:30:53hold on
00:30:54let me get you a suppressor
00:30:55he caught my wrist
00:30:56before i could turn
00:30:56don't go
00:30:57he pressed my palm
00:30:57flat against his bare chest
00:30:58his skin was hot
00:30:59and his heart pounded under it
00:31:01this helps
00:31:01stay like this
00:31:02heat rushed straight to my face
00:31:03then
00:31:04what do you want me to do
00:31:05he pinned me back
00:31:06against the door
00:31:07his tail caught me
00:31:08so it didn't hurt
00:31:10hot breath spilled
00:31:11across the back of my neck
00:31:11i could not break free of his hold
00:31:15then a fist pounded on the door
00:31:16cora what's wrong in there
00:31:24my sister vivian always wants more in bed
00:31:55but her partner is a snake
00:31:56she can barely breathe
00:31:57a few more nights
00:31:58she's done
00:32:27an hour ago i had cried in their arms
00:32:29eyes heavy and half closed
00:32:30he reached for my blanket
00:32:31wait
00:32:32not done resting master
00:32:35we're done
00:32:35vivian takes you this afternoon
00:32:37he went still
00:32:38at the door
00:32:38deuce and tray froze too
00:32:40which two of us
00:32:41they thought i was keeping one
00:32:42all three of you
00:32:46three months ago
00:32:47none of this had happened
00:32:48it started on a cold rainy night
00:32:51three wolves lay bleeding
00:32:52on the wet concrete
00:32:53i almost walked right past them
00:32:55then one weak tail
00:32:56curled around my ankle
00:32:58i couldn't leave them there
00:33:00so i carried all three of them home
00:33:04they healed fast under my care
00:33:07then their growth phase hit
00:33:09one by one
00:33:10they shifted into men
00:33:20i called the shifter shelter
00:33:21to give them up
00:33:22they've imprinted on you
00:33:23abandoning them now
00:33:24would traumatize them
00:33:28three pairs of eyes
00:33:29watched me and waited
00:33:30i didn't have the heart
00:33:32so i kept them
00:33:34i named them ace
00:33:35deuce
00:33:35and tray
00:33:36from oldest to youngest
00:33:41back then
00:33:42they adored me
00:33:43they trailed me
00:33:44from room to room
00:33:45their hands were always on me
00:33:54then my sister called
00:33:55with the family's orders
00:33:56when are you coming home
00:33:57to marry him
00:33:59my family found me a husband
00:34:01for the money
00:34:03he was old and ugly
00:34:06i refused him
00:34:08so they cut off my income
00:34:11they would never force
00:34:12vivian to marry him
00:34:14all the pressure
00:34:15fell on me instead
00:34:17that guy buried three wives
00:34:19and he's ugly
00:34:21but his family is rich
00:34:24deuce pulled me close
00:34:25and kissed my hair
00:34:26you sound upset
00:34:27just hang up on her
00:34:30vivian caught his voice
00:34:31through the phone
00:34:32who was that
00:34:33his voice is gorgeous
00:34:34just three strays i took in
00:34:35strays
00:34:36i have to see them
00:34:37i'm coming tomorrow
00:34:41i should have said no
00:34:43the next day
00:34:44she walked through my door
00:34:45all three wolves
00:34:46turned to look at her
00:34:47and not one of them
00:34:48looked away
00:34:48i had seen that look before
00:34:50it had never once
00:34:51been aimed at me
00:34:54vivian stepped inside
00:34:56in a white dress
00:34:58she drew every eyes
00:34:59in the room
00:35:01surprise
00:35:02i just had to meet
00:35:03your strays
00:35:03i turned to watch the wolves
00:35:05all three of them
00:35:06only watched her
00:35:06i had lived this
00:35:07a hundred times
00:35:08everyone always wants vivian
00:35:09she is bright
00:35:10and easy to love
00:35:11next to her
00:35:12i am plain and quiet
00:35:13so i turned away
00:35:14and said nothing
00:35:15your place is nothing
00:35:17like the family mansion
00:35:17is there even room
00:35:19for them here
00:35:19they manage fine
00:35:21then i saw it happen
00:35:22ace never cared
00:35:23about anything
00:35:23now he stared at her
00:35:25deuce gave her
00:35:25his warmest smile
00:35:27even hot tempered
00:35:28tray watched her
00:35:28ears twitching
00:35:29deuce peeled an apple
00:35:30and handed her a slice
00:35:32here the sweetest part
00:35:33is yours
00:35:35ace refilled her water
00:35:36before the glass
00:35:37ran low
00:35:38you three are so sweet
00:35:40they had never once
00:35:41done that for me
00:35:42she sat there sweet
00:35:43and oblivious to it all
00:35:44that was the moment
00:35:45i knew
00:35:46my things were about
00:35:47to become hers
00:35:48once more
00:35:49after she left
00:35:50everything changed
00:35:51the soft nights
00:35:52were over
00:35:52they took me harder
00:35:53and colder each time
00:35:54some nights i thought
00:35:55they wanted me dead
00:35:56i finally understood
00:35:57what they were doing
00:35:58one look at vivian
00:35:59had been enough
00:35:59they wanted her
00:36:00and i was in the way
00:36:01so they would wear me
00:36:02down to nothing
00:36:02then i would hand them
00:36:03to my sister
00:36:04but i heard them first
00:36:05and i had a plan
00:36:06of my own
00:36:06hello
00:36:08by afternoon
00:36:09the apartment
00:36:09had gone dead quiet
00:36:11then someone knocked
00:36:12vivian was here
00:36:14ace laying on the wall
00:36:15and stared me down
00:36:17you're really handing
00:36:18all three of us to her
00:36:21i nodded
00:36:22you won't even keep
00:36:23one of us
00:36:25which one of you
00:36:25wants to stay with me
00:36:26the room went still
00:36:28no one said a word
00:36:29that was my answer
00:36:30trey rolled his eyes
00:36:31and went to the door
00:36:32drop the wounded act
00:36:33all of you
00:36:35he opened it
00:36:38vivian beamed at them
00:36:40hi boys
00:36:41my sister told you right
00:36:42you're all mine now
00:36:44trey leaned right into her
00:36:45hello
00:36:45my new master
00:36:48don't pack a thing
00:36:49i'll buy you everything
00:36:50at the mansion
00:36:51ace gave a lazy hum
00:36:53deuce glanced at her
00:36:54then at me
00:36:55i kept my face blank
00:36:56relax
00:36:58i'll treat them better
00:36:59than you ever could
00:36:59vivian came over
00:37:00and patted my arm
00:37:01have your fun
00:37:02then come home
00:37:02and marry him
00:37:03marry what marriage
00:37:04vivian didn't explain
00:37:05she smiled at me
00:37:06soft and pitiful
00:37:07why not keep one
00:37:08she looks so sad
00:37:09not one of them
00:37:10moved toward me
00:37:10between us
00:37:11i am never the one chosen
00:37:12we both made peace
00:37:13with that long ago
00:37:14then i lifted my chin
00:37:15where is he
00:37:15vivian paused
00:37:16then called toward the hall
00:37:17come inside
00:37:19heavy footsteps
00:37:20crossed the floor
00:37:21a tall man
00:37:21stepped into the light
00:37:22he stood tall
00:37:23his expression cold
00:37:24then his dark eyes
00:37:25locked onto mine
00:37:27i held his cold stare
00:37:28and made myself speak
00:37:30hello
00:37:31he looked down at me
00:37:32without a word
00:37:33his gaze was heavy
00:37:34dark
00:37:34and reptile cold
00:37:36he did not answer me
00:37:37at all
00:37:38goosebumps spread down
00:37:39both my arms
00:37:39that's just how he is
00:37:41can't stand him
00:37:41i'll take him back
00:37:42wait
00:37:42who is this guy
00:37:45the driver is waiting
00:37:46downstairs
00:37:46let's go
00:37:47she didn't explain
00:37:48and i couldn't either
00:37:50the three wolves
00:37:51went quiet
00:37:51and followed her out
00:37:52just like that
00:37:53they were gone
00:37:54the snake stayed behind
00:37:56without a word
00:37:56i reached out
00:37:58to close the door
00:37:58deuce turned
00:37:59and looked back at me
00:38:00his eyes gave nothing away
00:38:02then the man beside me
00:38:03changed
00:38:03his dark pupils
00:38:04narrowed into cold slits
00:38:05a slick tail
00:38:06shot around my waist
00:38:07a strange
00:38:08heavy scent
00:38:09burst through the room
00:38:09it filled my lungs
00:38:10and made me dizzy
00:38:11i shoved at his chest
00:38:12but he didn't move
00:38:13you
00:38:13you're going into rut
00:38:14he tugged at his collar
00:38:15breathing hard
00:38:16so hot
00:38:17he pulled his shirt
00:38:17open at the throat
00:38:18hold on
00:38:19let me get you a suppressor
00:38:20he caught my wrist
00:38:20before i could turn
00:38:21don't go
00:38:21he pressed my palm
00:38:22flat against his bare chest
00:38:23his skin was hot
00:38:24and his heart pounded under it
00:38:25this helps
00:38:26stay like this
00:38:27heat rushed straight
00:38:28to my face
00:38:28then what do you want me to do
00:38:30he pinned me back
00:38:31against the door
00:38:32his tail caught me
00:38:33so it didn't hurt
00:38:35hot breath spilled
00:38:35across the back of my neck
00:38:36i could not break free
00:38:37of his hold
00:38:40then a fist pounded
00:38:41on the door
00:38:41cora
00:38:42what's wrong in there
00:38:49my sister vivian
00:38:50always wants more in bed
00:38:52but her partner
00:38:53is a snake
00:38:53he stays cold
00:38:55my partners
00:38:56are three wolves
00:38:56every night
00:38:58they wear me down
00:38:58to nothing
00:38:59but none of them
00:39:00wants me
00:39:00the one they want
00:39:01is vivian
00:39:02so i offered her
00:39:03a swap
00:39:03my wolves had me
00:39:05all night
00:39:05then i blacked out
00:39:08but i came to
00:39:08before they noticed
00:39:09voices drifted in
00:39:10from the living room
00:39:12that soft little body
00:39:13no stamina at all
00:39:15she really thinks
00:39:16she can keep
00:39:16all three of us
00:39:17give it time
00:39:18once she breaks
00:39:20she'll hand us
00:39:20to her sister
00:39:21she can barely breathe
00:39:22a few more nights
00:39:23she's done
00:39:24an hour ago
00:39:24i had cried in their arms
00:39:26they called that week
00:39:28i was done crying
00:39:30i reached for my phone
00:39:31and called vivian
00:39:33what's wrong
00:39:33you said you were
00:39:34pent up right
00:39:34take all three wolves
00:39:35give me your snake
00:39:36wait really
00:39:37they're okay with it
00:39:38they like you
00:39:39a lot
00:39:39she didn't argue
00:39:40everyone likes her more
00:39:41it has always been true
00:39:43fine my place is bigger anyway
00:39:45but my snake is cold
00:39:46he won't touch you
00:39:46good i'm too wrecked
00:39:47to want more
00:39:48he can just handle the chores
00:39:49i'll come this afternoon
00:39:50the door opened
00:39:51the second she hung up
00:39:52ace stood there
00:39:53his eyes heavy
00:39:54and half closed
00:39:55he reached for my blanket
00:39:56wait
00:39:57not done resting master
00:39:59we're done
00:40:00vivian takes you
00:40:01this afternoon
00:40:01he went still
00:40:03at the door
00:40:03deuce and trey froze too
00:40:05which two of us
00:40:06they thought i was keeping one
00:40:07all three of you
00:40:11three months ago
00:40:12none of this had happened
00:40:14it started on a cold
00:40:15rainy night
00:40:16three wolves lay bleeding
00:40:17on the wet concrete
00:40:18i almost walked right past them
00:40:20then one weak tail
00:40:21curled around my ankle
00:40:23i couldn't leave them there
00:40:24so i carried all three of them home
00:40:29they healed fast under my care
00:40:32then their growth phase hit
00:40:34one by one
00:40:35they shifted into men
00:40:44i called the shifter shelter
00:40:46to give them up
00:40:47they've imprinted on you
00:40:48abandoning them now
00:40:49would traumatize them
00:40:53three pairs of eyes
00:40:54watched me and waited
00:40:55i didn't have the heart
00:40:57so i kept them
00:40:58i named them ace
00:41:00deuce
00:41:00and trey
00:41:01from oldest to youngest
00:41:06back then
00:41:06they adored me
00:41:08they trailed me
00:41:09from room to room
00:41:10their hands were always on me
00:41:19then my sister called
00:41:20with the family's orders
00:41:21when are you coming home
00:41:22to marry him
00:41:24my family found me
00:41:25a husband for the money
00:41:27he was old and ugly
00:41:30i refused him
00:41:33so they cut off my income
00:41:36they would never force
00:41:37vivian to marry him
00:41:39all the pressure
00:41:40fell on me instead
00:41:42that guy buried three wives
00:41:44and he's ugly
00:41:46but his family is rich
00:41:49deuce pulled me close
00:41:50and kissed my hair
00:41:51you sound upset
00:41:52just hang up on her
00:41:55vivian caught his voice
00:41:56through the phone
00:41:57who was that
00:41:57his voice is gorgeous
00:41:58just three strays i took in
00:42:00strays?
00:42:01i have to see them
00:42:02i'm coming tomorrow
00:42:06i should have said no
00:42:08the next day she walked
00:42:10through my door
00:42:10all three wolves
00:42:11turned to look at her
00:42:12and not one of them
00:42:13looked away
00:42:13i had seen that look before
00:42:14it had never once
00:42:15been aimed at me
00:42:19vivian stepped inside
00:42:20in a white dress
00:42:23she drew every eyes
00:42:24in the room
00:42:26surprise
00:42:27i just had to meet
00:42:27your strays
00:42:28i turned to watch
00:42:29the wolves
00:42:30all three of them
00:42:31only watched her
00:42:31i had lived this
00:42:32a hundred times
00:42:33everyone always wants
00:42:34vivian
00:42:34she is bright
00:42:35and easy to love
00:42:36next to her
00:42:37i am plain
00:42:37and quiet
00:42:38so i turned away
00:42:39and said nothing
00:42:40your place is nothing
00:42:41like the family mansion
00:42:42is there even room
00:42:43for them here?
00:42:44they manage fine
00:42:45then i saw it happen
00:42:47ace never cared
00:42:48about anything
00:42:48now he stared at her
00:42:49deuce gave her
00:42:50his warmest smile
00:42:52even hot-tempered tray
00:42:53watched her
00:42:53ears twitching
00:42:54deuce peeled an apple
00:42:55and handed her a slice
00:42:57here
00:42:57the sweetest part is yours
00:43:00ace refilled her water
00:43:01before the glass ran low
00:43:03you three are so sweet
00:43:04they had never once
00:43:06done that for me
00:43:07she sat there sweet
00:43:08and oblivious to it all
00:43:09that was the moment i knew
00:43:11my things were about
00:43:12to become hers once more
00:43:13after she left
00:43:15everything changed
00:43:16the soft nights were over
00:43:17they took me harder
00:43:18and colder each time
00:43:19some nights i thought
00:43:20they wanted me dead
00:43:21i finally understood
00:43:22what they were doing
00:43:22one look at vivian
00:43:23had been enough
00:43:24they wanted her
00:43:25and i was in the way
00:43:26so they would wear me
00:43:27down to nothing
00:43:27then i would hand them
00:43:28to my sister
00:43:29but i heard them first
00:43:30and i had a plan of my own
00:43:31hello
00:43:33by afternoon
00:43:34the apartment had gone
00:43:35dead quiet
00:43:36then someone knocked
00:43:37vivian was here
00:43:39ace laying on the wall
00:43:40and stared me down
00:43:42you're really handing
00:43:43all three of us to her
00:43:46i nodded
00:43:47you won't even keep
00:43:48one of us
00:43:49which one of you
00:43:50wants to stay with me
00:43:51the room went still
00:43:52no one said a word
00:43:53that was my answer
00:43:55trey rolled his eyes
00:43:56and went to the door
00:43:57drop the wounded act
00:43:58all of you
00:44:00he opened it
00:44:03vivian beamed at them
00:44:05hi boys
00:44:06my sister told you right
00:44:07you're all mine now
00:44:08trey leaned right into her
00:44:10hello
00:44:10my new master
00:44:13don't pack a thing
00:44:14i'll buy you everything
00:44:15at the mansion
00:44:16ace gave a lazy hum
00:44:18deuce glanced at her
00:44:19then at me
00:44:20i kept my face blank
00:44:21relax
00:44:23i'll treat them better
00:44:23than you ever could
00:44:24vivian came over
00:44:25and patted my arm
00:44:26have your fun
00:44:26then come home
00:44:27and marry him
00:44:27marry what marriage
00:44:29vivian didn't explain
00:44:30she smiled at me
00:44:31soft and pitiful
00:44:32why not keep one
00:44:33she looked so sad
00:44:34not one of them
00:44:35moved toward me
00:44:35between us
00:44:36i am never the one chosen
00:44:37we both made peace
00:44:38with that long ago
00:44:38then i lifted my chin
00:44:39where is he
00:44:40vivian paused
00:44:41then called toward the hall
00:44:42come inside
00:44:44heavy footsteps
00:44:45crossed the floor
00:44:45a tall man stepped
00:44:47into the light
00:44:47he stood tall
00:44:48his expression cold
00:44:49then his dark eyes
00:44:50locked onto mine
00:44:52i held his cold stare
00:44:53and made myself speak
00:44:55hello
00:44:56he looked down at me
00:44:57without a word
00:44:58his gaze was heavy
00:44:59dark
00:44:59and reptile cold
00:45:00he did not answer me at all
00:45:02goosebumps spread down
00:45:04both my arms
00:45:04that's just how he is
00:45:05can't stand him
00:45:06i'll take him back
00:45:07wait
00:45:07who is this guy
00:45:10the driver is waiting
00:45:11downstairs
00:45:11let's go
00:45:12she didn't explain
00:45:13and i couldn't either
00:45:15the three wolves went
00:45:16quiet and followed her out
00:45:17just like that
00:45:18they were gone
00:45:19the snake stayed behind
00:45:21without a word
00:45:21i reached out
00:45:22to close the door
00:45:23deuce turned
00:45:24and looked back at me
00:45:25his eyes gave nothing away
00:45:26then the man beside me
00:45:28changed
00:45:28his dark pupils
00:45:29narrowed into cold slits
00:45:30a slick tail shot around my waist
00:45:32a strange heavy scent
00:45:33burst through the room
00:45:34it filled my lungs
00:45:35and made me dizzy
00:45:36i shoved at his chest
00:45:37but he didn't move
00:45:38you
00:45:38you're going into rut
00:45:39he tugged at his collar
00:45:40breathing hard
00:45:41so hot
00:45:41he pulled his shirt open
00:45:42at the throat
00:45:43hold on
00:45:44let me get you a suppressor
00:45:45he caught my wrist
00:45:45before i could turn
00:45:46don't go
00:45:46he pressed my palm
00:45:47flat against his bare chest
00:45:48his skin was hot
00:45:49and his heart pounded under it
00:45:50this helps
00:45:51stay like this
00:45:52heat rushed straight to my face
00:45:53then
00:45:54what do you want me to do
00:45:55he pinned me back
00:45:56against the door
00:45:57his tail caught me
00:45:58so it didn't hurt
00:45:59hot breath spilled
00:46:00across the back of my neck
00:46:01i could not break free
00:46:02of his hold
00:46:05then a fist pounded
00:46:06on the door
00:46:06cora
00:46:07what's wrong in there
00:46:14my sister vivian
00:46:15always wants more in bed
00:46:17but her partner
00:46:17is a snake
00:46:18he stays cold
00:46:19my partners
00:46:20are three wolves
00:46:22every night
00:46:22they wear me down
00:46:23to nothing
00:46:24but none of them
00:46:25wants me
00:46:25the one they want
00:46:26is vivian
00:46:27so i offered her a swap
00:46:28my wolves had me all night
00:46:30then i blacked out
00:46:32but i came to
00:46:33before they noticed
00:46:34voices drifted in
00:46:35from the living room
00:46:37that soft little body
00:46:38no stamina at all
00:46:40she really thinks
00:46:41she can keep
00:46:41all three of us
00:46:42give it time
00:46:43once she breaks
00:46:44she'll hand us
00:46:45to her sister
00:46:46she can barely breathe
00:46:47a few more nights
00:46:48she's done
00:46:48an hour ago
00:46:49i had cried in their arms
00:46:51they called that week
00:46:53i was done crying
00:46:54i reached for my phone
00:46:56and called vivian
00:46:58what's wrong
00:46:58you said you were
00:46:59pent up right
00:46:59take all three wolves
00:47:00give me your snake
00:47:01wait really
00:47:02they're okay with it
00:47:03they like you
00:47:03a lot
00:47:04she didn't argue
00:47:05everyone likes her more
00:47:06it has always been true
00:47:08fine my place is bigger anyway
00:47:10but my snake is cold
00:47:10he won't touch you
00:47:11good i'm too wrecked
00:47:12to want more
00:47:12he can just handle the chores
00:47:14i'll come this afternoon
00:47:15the door opened
00:47:16the second she hung up
00:47:17ace stood there
00:47:18his eyes heavy
00:47:19and half closed
00:47:20he reached for my blanket
00:47:21wait
00:47:22not done resting master
00:47:24we're done
00:47:25vivian takes you this afternoon
00:47:26he went still
00:47:27at the door
00:47:28deuce and trey froze too
00:47:30which two of us
00:47:30they thought i was keeping one
00:47:32all three of you
00:47:36three months ago
00:47:37none of this had happened
00:47:39it started on a cold rainy night
00:47:41three wolves lay bleeding
00:47:42on the wet concrete
00:47:43i almost walked right past them
00:47:45then one weak tail
00:47:46curled around my ankle
00:47:48i couldn't leave them there
00:47:49so i carried all three of them home
00:47:53they healed fast under my care
00:47:57then their growth phase hit
00:47:59one by one
00:48:00they shifted into men
00:48:09i called the shifter shelter
00:48:11to give them up
00:48:12they've imprinted on you
00:48:13abandoning them now
00:48:14would traumatize them
00:48:17three pairs of eyes
00:48:18watched me and waited
00:48:19i didn't have the heart
00:48:21so i kept them
00:48:23i named them ace
00:48:24deuce
00:48:25and trey
00:48:26from oldest to youngest
00:48:31back then
00:48:31they adored me
00:48:33they trailed me
00:48:33from room to room
00:48:35their hands
00:48:36were always on me
00:48:44then my sister called
00:48:45with the family's orders
00:48:46when are you coming home
00:48:47to marry him
00:48:49my family found me
00:48:50a husband for the money
00:48:52he was old and ugly
00:48:55i refused him
00:48:58so they cut off my income
00:49:01they would never force
00:49:02vivian to marry him
00:49:04all the pressure
00:49:05fell on me instead
00:49:07that guy buried three wives
00:49:09and he's ugly
00:49:11but his family is rich
00:49:14deuce pulled me close
00:49:15and kissed my hair
00:49:16you sound upset
00:49:17just hang up on her
00:49:20vivian caught his voice
00:49:21through the phone
00:49:21who was that
00:49:22his voice is gorgeous
00:49:23just three strays i took in
00:49:25strays
00:49:25i have to see them
00:49:27i'm coming tomorrow
00:49:30i should have said no
00:49:33the next day
00:49:34she walked through my door
00:49:35all three wolves
00:49:36turned to look at her
00:49:37and not one of them
00:49:37looked away
00:49:38i had seen that look before
00:49:39it had never once
00:49:40been aimed at me
00:49:44vivian stepped inside
00:49:45in a white dress
00:49:48she drew every eyes
00:49:49in the room
00:49:51surprise
00:49:51i just had to meet
00:49:52your strays
00:49:53i turned to watch
00:49:54the wolves
00:49:55all three of them
00:49:55only watched her
00:49:56i had lived this
00:49:57a hundred times
00:49:58everyone always wants
00:49:59vivian
00:49:59she is bright
00:50:00and easy to love
00:50:00next to her
00:50:01i am plain and quiet
00:50:03so i turned away
00:50:04and said nothing
00:50:05your place is nothing
00:50:06like the family mansion
00:50:07is there even room
00:50:08for them here
00:50:09they manage fine
00:50:10then i saw it happen
00:50:12ace never cared
00:50:13about anything
00:50:13now he stared at her
00:50:14deuce gave her
00:50:15his warmest smile
00:50:16even hot tempered
00:50:17trey watched her
00:50:18ears switching
00:50:19deuce peeled an apple
00:50:20and handed her a slice
00:50:21here the sweetest part
00:50:23is yours
00:50:25ace refilled her water
00:50:26before the glass ran low
00:50:28you three are so sweet
00:50:29they had never once
00:50:30done that for me
00:50:32she sat there sweet
00:50:33and oblivious to it all
00:50:34that was the moment
00:50:35i knew
00:50:36my things were about
00:50:37to become hers once more
00:50:39after she left
00:50:39everything changed
00:50:40the soft nights
00:50:41were over
00:50:42they took me harder
00:50:43and colder each time
00:50:44some nights i thought
00:50:45they wanted me dead
00:50:45i finally understood
00:50:47what they were doing
00:50:47one look at vivian
00:50:48had been enough
00:50:49they wanted her
00:50:50and i was in the way
00:50:51so they would wear me
00:50:51down to nothing
00:50:52then i would hand them
00:50:53to my sister
00:50:53but i heard them first
00:50:55and i had a plan
00:50:55of my own
00:50:56hello
00:50:58by afternoon
00:50:58the apartment
00:50:59had gone dead quiet
00:51:01then someone knocked
00:51:02vivian was here
00:51:04ace laying on the wall
00:51:05and stared me down
00:51:07you're really handing
00:51:08all three of us to her
00:51:10i nodded
00:51:12you won't even keep
00:51:13one of us
00:51:14which one of you
00:51:15wants to stay with me
00:51:16the room went still
00:51:17no one said a word
00:51:18that was my answer
00:51:19trey rolled his eyes
00:51:21and went to the door
00:51:22drop the wounded act
00:51:23all of you
00:51:25he opened it
00:51:28vivian beamed at them
00:51:29hi boys
00:51:30my sister told you right
00:51:32you're all mine now
00:51:33trey leaned right into her
00:51:35hello
00:51:35my new master
00:51:38don't pack a thing
00:51:39i'll buy you everything
00:51:40at the mansion
00:51:41ace gave a lazy hum
00:51:43deuce glanced at her
00:51:44then at me
00:51:45i kept my face blank
00:51:46relax
00:51:47i'll treat them better
00:51:48than you ever could
00:51:49vivian came over
00:51:50and patted my arm
00:51:51have your fun
00:51:51then come home
00:51:52and marry him
00:51:52marry what marriage
00:51:53vivian didn't explain
00:51:54she smiled at me
00:51:55soft and pitiful
00:51:57why not keep one
00:51:58she looked so sad
00:51:59not one of them
00:51:59moved toward me
00:52:00between us
00:52:01i am never the one chosen
00:52:02we both made peace
00:52:03with that long ago
00:52:03then i lifted my chin
00:52:04where is he
00:52:05vivian paused
00:52:06then called toward the hall
00:52:07come inside
00:52:09heavy footsteps
00:52:10crossed the floor
00:52:10a tall man
00:52:11stepped into the light
00:52:12he stood tall
00:52:13his expression cold
00:52:14then his dark eyes
00:52:15locked onto mine
00:52:17i held his cold stare
00:52:18and made myself speak
00:52:20hello
00:52:21he looked down at me
00:52:22without a word
00:52:22his gaze was heavy
00:52:24dark
00:52:24and reptile cold
00:52:25he did not answer me at all
00:52:27goosebumps spread down
00:52:28both my arms
00:52:29that's just how he is
00:52:30can't stand him
00:52:31i'll take him back
00:52:32wait
00:52:32who is this guy
00:52:34the driver is waiting
00:52:35downstairs
00:52:36let's go
00:52:37she didn't explain
00:52:38and i couldn't either
00:52:40the three wolves went quiet
00:52:41and followed her out
00:52:42just like that
00:52:43they were gone
00:52:44the snake stayed behind
00:52:45without a word
00:52:46i reached out
00:52:47to close the door
00:52:48deuce turned
00:52:49and looked back at me
00:52:50his eyes gave nothing away
00:52:51then the man beside me
00:52:53changed
00:52:53his dark pupils
00:52:54narrowed into cold slits
00:52:55a slick tail
00:52:56shot around my waist
00:52:57a strange
00:52:57heavy scent
00:52:58burst through the room
00:52:59it filled my lungs
00:53:00and made me dizzy
00:53:01i shoved at his chest
00:53:02but he didn't move
00:53:02you
00:53:03you're going into rut
00:53:04he tugged at his collar
00:53:05breathing hard
00:53:06so hot
00:53:06he pulled his shirt open
00:53:07at the throat
00:53:08hold on
00:53:08let me get you a suppressor
00:53:10he caught my wrist
00:53:10before i could turn
00:53:11don't go
00:53:11he pressed my palm
00:53:12flat against his bare chest
00:53:13his skin was hot
00:53:14and his heart pounded under it
00:53:15this helps
00:53:16stay like this
00:53:16heat rushed straight
00:53:17to my face
00:53:18then
00:53:18what do you want me to do
00:53:19he pinned me back
00:53:21against the door
00:53:22his tail caught me
00:53:23so it didn't hurt
00:53:24hot breath spilled
00:53:25across the back of my neck
00:53:26i could not break free
00:53:27of his hold
00:53:29then a fist pounded on the door
00:53:31Cora
00:53:31what's wrong in there
00:53:38my sister Vivian
00:53:39always wants more in bed
00:53:41but her partner
00:53:42is a snake
00:53:43he stays cold
00:53:44my partners
00:53:45are three wolves
00:53:47every night
00:53:47they wear me down
00:53:48to nothing
00:53:48but none of them
00:53:49wants me
00:53:50the one they want
00:53:51is Vivian
00:53:52so i offered her a swap
00:53:54my wolves had me all night
00:53:55then i blacked out
00:53:57but i came to
00:53:58before they noticed
00:53:59voices drifted in
00:54:00from the living room
00:54:02that soft little body
00:54:03no stamina at all
00:54:05she really thinks
00:54:06she can keep all three of us
00:54:07give it time
00:54:08once she breaks
00:54:09she'll hand us to her sister
00:54:11she can barely breathe
00:54:12a few more nights
00:54:13she's done
00:54:13an hour ago
00:54:14i had cried in their arms
00:54:16they called that week
00:54:17i was done crying
00:54:19i reached for my phone
00:54:21and called Vivian
00:54:22what's wrong
00:54:23you said you were pent up right
00:54:24take all three wolves
00:54:25give me your snake
00:54:26wait really
00:54:27they're okay with it
00:54:28they like you
00:54:28a lot
00:54:29she didn't argue
00:54:30everyone likes her more
00:54:31it has always been true
00:54:33fine my place is bigger anyway
00:54:34but my snake is cold
00:54:35he won't touch you
00:54:36good i'm too wrecked
00:54:37to want more
00:54:37he can just handle the chores
00:54:38i'll come this afternoon
00:54:40the door opened
00:54:41the second she hung up
00:54:42ace stood there
00:54:43his eyes heavy
00:54:44and half closed
00:54:44he reached for my blanket
00:54:46wait
00:54:47not done resting master
00:54:49we're done
00:54:50Vivian takes you this afternoon
00:54:51he went still
00:54:52at the door
00:54:53deuce and trey froze too
00:54:54which two of us
00:54:55they thought i was keeping one
00:54:57all three of you
00:55:01three months ago
00:55:02none of this had happened
00:55:03it started on a cold rainy night
00:55:05three wolves lay bleeding
00:55:07on the wet concrete
00:55:08i almost walked right past them
00:55:10then one weak tail
00:55:11curled around my ankle
00:55:13i couldn't leave them there
00:55:14so i carried all three of them home
00:55:18they healed fast under my care
00:55:22then their growth phase hit
00:55:24one by one
00:55:25they shifted into men
00:55:34i called the shifter shelter
00:55:36to give them up
00:55:36they've imprinted on you
00:55:38abandoning them now
00:55:39would traumatize them
00:55:42three pairs of eyes
00:55:43watched me and waited
00:55:44i didn't have the heart
00:55:46so i kept them
00:55:48i named them ace
00:55:49deuce
00:55:50and trey
00:55:51from oldest to youngest
00:55:55back then
00:55:56they adored me
00:55:57they trailed me
00:55:58from room to room
00:56:00their hands
00:56:01were always on me
00:56:09then my sister called
00:56:10with the family's orders
00:56:11when are you coming home
00:56:12to marry him
00:56:13my family found me
00:56:15a husband for the money
00:56:17he was old and ugly
00:56:20i refused him
00:56:23so they cut off my income
00:56:25they would never force
00:56:27vivian to marry him
00:56:29all the pressure
00:56:30fell on me instead
00:56:32that guy buried three wives
00:56:33and he's ugly
00:56:36but his family is rich
00:56:38deuce pulled me close
00:56:39and kissed my hair
00:56:40you sound upset
00:56:42just hang up on her
00:56:45vivian caught his voice
00:56:46through the phone
00:56:46who was that
00:56:47his voice is gorgeous
00:56:48just three strays
00:56:49i took in
00:56:50strays
00:56:51i have to see them
00:56:52i'm coming tomorrow
00:56:55i should have said no
00:56:58the next day
00:56:59she walked through my door
00:57:00all three wolves
00:57:01turned to look at her
00:57:01and not one of them
00:57:02looked away
00:57:03i had seen that look before
00:57:04it had never once
00:57:05been aimed at me
00:57:09vivian stepped inside
00:57:10in a white dress
00:57:12she drew every eyes
00:57:14in the room
00:57:16surprise
00:57:16i just had to meet
00:57:17your strays
00:57:18i turned to watch
00:57:19the wolves
00:57:19all three of them
00:57:20only watched her
00:57:21i had lived this
00:57:22a hundred times
00:57:22everyone always
00:57:23wants vivian
00:57:24she is bright
00:57:24and easy to love
00:57:25next to her
00:57:26i am plain
00:57:27and quiet
00:57:28so i turned away
00:57:29and said nothing
00:57:30your place is nothing
00:57:31like the family mansion
00:57:32is there even room
00:57:33for them here
00:57:34they manage fine
00:57:35then i saw it happen
00:57:37ace never cared
00:57:37about anything
00:57:38now he stared at her
00:57:39deuce gave her
00:57:40his warmest smile
00:57:41even hot-tempered tray
00:57:42watched her
00:57:43ears twitching
00:57:44deuce peeled an apple
00:57:45and handed her a slice
00:57:46here
00:57:47the sweetest part is yours
00:57:49ace refilled her water
00:57:51before the glass ran low
00:57:53you three are so sweet
00:57:54they had never once
00:57:55done that for me
00:57:56she sat there sweet
00:57:58and oblivious to it all
00:57:59that was the moment i knew
00:58:01my things were about
00:58:02to become hers once more
00:58:03after she left
00:58:04everything changed
00:58:05the soft nights were over
00:58:07they took me harder
00:58:08and colder each time
00:58:09some nights i thought
00:58:10they wanted me dead
00:58:10i finally understood
00:58:11what they were doing
00:58:12one look at vivian
00:58:13had been enough
00:58:14they wanted her
00:58:15and i was in the way
00:58:15so they would wear me
00:58:16down to nothing
00:58:17then i would hand them
00:58:18to my sister
00:58:18but i heard them first
00:58:19and i had a plan of my own
00:58:21hello
00:58:22by afternoon
00:58:23the apartment had gone
00:58:24dead quiet
00:58:26then someone knocked
00:58:27vivian was here
00:58:29ace leaned on the wall
00:58:30and stared me down
00:58:32you're really handing
00:58:33all three of us to her
00:58:35i nodded
00:58:36you won't even keep
00:58:37one of us
00:58:39which one of you
00:58:40wants to stay with me
00:58:41the room went still
00:58:42no one said a word
00:58:43that was my answer
00:58:44trey rolled his eyes
00:58:46and went to the door
00:58:47drop the wounded act
00:58:48all of you
00:58:50he opened it
00:58:53vivian beamed at them
00:58:54hi boys
00:58:55my sister told you right
00:58:57you're all mine now
00:58:58trey leaned right into her
00:58:59hello
00:59:00my new master
00:59:03don't pack a thing
00:59:04i'll buy you everything
00:59:05at the mansion
00:59:06ace gave a lazy hum
00:59:07deuce glanced at her
00:59:08then at me
00:59:10i kept my face blank
00:59:11relax
00:59:12i'll treat them better
00:59:13than you ever could
00:59:14vivian came over
00:59:15and patted my arm
00:59:15have your fun
00:59:16then come home
00:59:17and marry him
00:59:17marry what marriage
00:59:18vivian didn't explain
00:59:19she smiled at me
00:59:20soft and pitiful
00:59:21why not keep one
00:59:23she looked so sad
00:59:24not one of them
00:59:24moved toward me
00:59:25between us
00:59:26i am never the one chosen
00:59:27we both made peace
00:59:27with that long ago
00:59:28then i lifted my chin
00:59:29where is he
00:59:30vivian paused
00:59:31then called toward the hall
00:59:32come inside
00:59:34heavy footsteps crossed the floor
00:59:35a tall man stepped into the light
00:59:37he stood tall
00:59:38his expression cold
00:59:39then his dark eyes locked onto mine
00:59:41i held his cold stare
00:59:43and made myself speak
00:59:44hello
00:59:46he looked down at me without a word
00:59:47his gaze was heavy
00:59:48dark
00:59:49and reptile cold
00:59:50he did not answer me at all
00:59:52goosebumps spread down both my arms
00:59:54that's just how he is
00:59:55can't stand him
00:59:56i'll take him back
00:59:57wait
00:59:57who is this guy
00:59:59the driver is waiting downstairs
01:00:01let's go
01:00:01she didn't explain
01:00:03and i couldn't either
01:00:04the three wolves went quiet
01:00:06and followed her out
01:00:07just like that
01:00:08they were gone
01:00:09the snake stayed behind
01:00:10without a word
01:00:11i reached out to close the door
01:00:13deuce turned
01:00:14and looked back at me
01:00:15his eyes gave nothing away
01:00:16then the man beside me changed
01:00:18his dark pupils narrowed
01:00:19into cold slits
01:00:20a slick tail shot around my waist
01:00:22a strange heavy scent
01:00:23burst through the room
01:00:24it filled my lungs
01:00:25and made me dizzy
01:00:26i shoved at his chest
01:00:27but he didn't move
01:00:27you
01:00:28you're going into rut
01:00:29he tugged at his collar
01:00:30breathing hard
01:00:31so hot
01:00:31he pulled his shirt open
01:00:32at the throat
01:00:33hold on
01:00:33let me get you a suppressor
01:00:34he caught my wrist
01:00:35before i could turn
01:00:36don't go
01:00:36he pressed my palm flat
01:00:37against his bare chest
01:00:38his skin was hot
01:00:39and his heart pounded under it
01:00:40this helps
01:00:40stay like this
01:00:41heat rushed straight to my face
01:00:43then
01:00:43what do you want me to do
01:00:44he pinned me back
01:00:45against the door
01:00:47his tail caught me
01:00:47so it didn't hurt
01:00:49hot breath spilled
01:00:50across the back of my neck
01:00:51i could not break free
01:00:52of his hold
01:00:54then a fist pounded
01:00:55on the door
01:00:56cora what's wrong in there
01:01:03my sister vivian
01:01:04always wants more in bed
01:01:06but her partner
01:01:07is a snake
01:01:08he stays cold
01:01:09my partners
01:01:10are three wolves
01:01:11every night
01:01:12they wear me down
01:01:13to nothing
01:01:13but none of them
01:01:14wants me
01:01:15the one they want
01:01:16is vivian
01:01:16so i offered her a swap
01:01:18my wolves had me all night
01:01:20then i blacked out
01:01:22but i came to
01:01:23before they noticed
01:01:24voices drifted in
01:01:25from the living room
01:01:27that soft little body
01:01:28no stamina at all
01:01:30she really thinks
01:01:30she can keep
01:01:31all three of us
01:01:32give it time
01:01:33once she breaks
01:01:34she'll hand us
01:01:35to her sister
01:01:35she can barely breathe
01:01:37a few more nights
01:01:38she's done
01:01:38an hour ago
01:01:39i had cried in their arms
01:01:41they called that week
01:01:42i was done crying
01:01:44i reached for my phone
01:01:45and called vivian
01:01:47what's wrong
01:01:48you said you were
01:01:49pent up right
01:01:49take all three wolves
01:01:50give me your snake
01:01:51wait really
01:01:52they're okay with it
01:01:52they like you
01:01:53a lot
01:01:54she didn't argue
01:01:55everyone likes her more
01:01:56it has always been true
01:01:58fine my place is bigger anyway
01:01:59but my snake is cold
01:02:00he won't touch you
01:02:01good i'm too wrecked
01:02:02to want more
01:02:02he can just handle the chores
01:02:03i'll come this afternoon
01:02:04the door opened
01:02:06the second she hung up
01:02:07ace stood there
01:02:08his eyes heavy
01:02:08and half closed
01:02:09he reached for my blanket
01:02:11wait
01:02:12not done resting master
01:02:14we're done
01:02:15vivian takes you
01:02:16this afternoon
01:02:16he went still
01:02:17at the door
01:02:18deuce and tray
01:02:19froze too
01:02:19which two of us
01:02:20they thought i was keeping one
01:02:21all three of you
01:02:26three months ago
01:02:27none of this had happened
01:02:28it started on a cold
01:02:30rainy night
01:02:30three wolves lay bleeding
01:02:32on the wet concrete
01:02:33i almost walked right past them
01:02:34then one weak tail curled around my ankle
01:02:38i couldn't leave them there
01:02:39so i carried all three of them home
01:02:43they healed fast under my care
01:02:46then their growth phase hit
01:02:49one by one
01:02:50they shifted into men
01:02:59i called the shifter shelter
01:03:01to give them up
01:03:01they've imprinted on you
01:03:02abandoning them now
01:03:03would traumatize them
01:03:07three pairs of eyes
01:03:08watched me
01:03:09and waited
01:03:09i didn't have the heart
01:03:11so i kept them
01:03:13i named them ace
01:03:14deuce
01:03:15and tray
01:03:15from oldest to youngest
01:03:20back then
01:03:21they adored me
01:03:22they trailed me
01:03:23from room to room
01:03:25their hands
01:03:26were always on me
01:03:33then my sister called
01:03:35with the family's orders
01:03:35when are you coming home
01:03:36to marry him
01:03:38my family found me
01:03:40a husband for the money
01:03:42he was old and ugly
01:03:45i refused him
01:03:48so they cut off my income
01:03:50they would never force
01:03:52vivian to marry him
01:03:53all the pressure
01:03:54fell on me instead
01:03:57that guy buried three wives
01:03:58and he's ugly
01:04:01but his family is rich
01:04:03deuce pulled me close
01:04:04and kissed my hair
01:04:06you sound upset
01:04:07just hang up on her
01:04:10vivian caught his voice
01:04:11through the phone
01:04:11who was that
01:04:12his voice is gorgeous
01:04:13just three strays i took in
01:04:15strays?
01:04:15i have to see them
01:04:17i'm coming tomorrow
01:04:20i should have said no
01:04:23the next day
01:04:24she walked through my door
01:04:25all three wolves
01:04:26turned to look at her
01:04:26and not one of them
01:04:27looked away
01:04:28i had seen that look before
01:04:29it had never once
01:04:30been aimed at me
01:04:34vivian stepped inside
01:04:35in a white dress
01:04:37she drew every eyes
01:04:39in the room
01:04:41surprise
01:04:41i just had to meet
01:04:42your strays
01:04:42i turned to watch
01:04:44the wolves
01:04:44all three of them
01:04:45only watched her
01:04:46i had lived this
01:04:47a hundred times
01:04:47everyone always wants
01:04:48vivian
01:04:49she is bright
01:04:49and easy to love
01:04:50next to her
01:04:51i am plain
01:04:52and quiet
01:04:53so i turned away
01:04:54and said nothing
01:04:54your place is nothing
01:04:56like the family mansion
01:04:57is there even room
01:04:58for them here?
01:04:59they manage fine
01:05:00then i saw it happen
01:05:01ace never cared
01:05:02about anything
01:05:03now he stared at her
01:05:04deuce gave her
01:05:05his warmest smile
01:05:06even hot tempered
01:05:07trey watched her
01:05:08ears twitching
01:05:09deuce peeled an apple
01:05:10and handed her a slice
01:05:11here
01:05:11the sweetest part
01:05:12is yours
01:05:14ace refilled her water
01:05:16before the glass
01:05:16ran low
01:05:17you three are so sweet
01:05:19they had never once
01:05:20done that for me
01:05:21she sat there sweet
01:05:22and oblivious to it all
01:05:24that was the moment
01:05:25i knew
01:05:26my things were about
01:05:27to become hers once more
01:05:28after she left
01:05:29everything changed
01:05:30the soft nights
01:05:31were over
01:05:32they took me harder
01:05:33and colder each time
01:05:34some nights i thought
01:05:34they wanted me dead
01:05:35i finally understood
01:05:36what they were doing
01:05:37one look at vivian
01:05:38had been enough
01:05:39they wanted her
01:05:39and i was in the way
01:05:40so they would wear me
01:05:41down to nothing
01:05:42then i would hand them
01:05:43to my sister
01:05:43but i heard them first
01:05:44and i had a plan of my own
01:05:45hello
01:05:47by afternoon
01:05:48the apartment
01:05:49had gone dead quiet
01:05:51then someone knocked
01:05:52vivian was here
01:05:54ace laying on the wall
01:05:55and stared me down
01:05:57you're really handing
01:05:57all three of us to her
01:06:00i nodded
01:06:01you won't even keep
01:06:02one of us
01:06:04which one of you
01:06:05wants to stay with me
01:06:06the room went still
01:06:07no one said a word
01:06:08that was my answer
01:06:09trey rolled his eyes
01:06:10and went to the door
01:06:12drop the wounded act
01:06:13all of you
01:06:14he opened it
01:06:17vivian beamed at them
01:06:19hi boys
01:06:20my sister told you right
01:06:22you're all mine now
01:06:23trey leaned right into her
01:06:24hello
01:06:25my new master
01:06:27don't pack a thing
01:06:28i'll buy you everything
01:06:29at the mansion
01:06:30ace gave a lazy hum
01:06:32deuce glanced at her
01:06:33then at me
01:06:34i kept my face blank
01:06:36relax
01:06:37i'll treat them better
01:06:38than you ever could
01:06:39vivian came over
01:06:39and patted my arm
01:06:40have your fun
01:06:41then come home
01:06:41and marry him
01:06:42marry what marriage
01:06:43vivian didn't explain
01:06:44she smiled at me
01:06:45soft and pitiful
01:06:46why not keep one
01:06:47she looks so sad
01:06:48not one of them
01:06:49moved toward me
01:06:50between us
01:06:50i am never the one chosen
01:06:51we both made peace
01:06:52with that long ago
01:06:53then i lifted my chin
01:06:54where is he
01:06:55vivian paused
01:06:56then called toward the hall
01:06:57come inside
01:06:58heavy footsteps
01:06:59crossed the floor
01:07:00a tall man
01:07:01stepped into the light
01:07:02he stood tall
01:07:02his expression cold
01:07:03then his dark eyes
01:07:04locked onto mine
01:07:06i held his cold stare
01:07:08and made myself speak
01:07:09hello
01:07:11he looked down at me
01:07:12without a word
01:07:12his gaze was heavy
01:07:13dark
01:07:14and reptile cold
01:07:15he did not answer me at all
01:07:17goosebumps spread down
01:07:18both my arms
01:07:19that's just how he is
01:07:20can't stand him
01:07:21i'll take him back
01:07:21wait
01:07:22who is this guy
01:07:24the driver is waiting
01:07:25downstairs
01:07:25let's go
01:07:26she didn't explain
01:07:28and i couldn't either
01:07:29the three wolves
01:07:30went quiet
01:07:31and followed her out
01:07:31just like that
01:07:33they were gone
01:07:33the snake stayed behind
01:07:35without a word
01:07:36i reached out
01:07:37to close the door
01:07:38deuce turned
01:07:39and looked back at me
01:07:40his eyes gave nothing away
01:07:41then the man beside me changed
01:07:43his dark pupils
01:07:44narrowed into cold slips
01:07:45a slick tail
01:07:46shot around my waist
01:07:46a strange
01:07:47heavy scent
01:07:48burst through the room
01:07:49it filled my lungs
01:07:50and made me dizzy
01:07:50i shoved at his chest
01:07:51but he didn't move
01:07:52you
01:07:52you're going into rut
01:07:54he tugged at his collar
01:07:55breathing hard
01:07:55so hot
01:07:56he pulled his shirt open
01:07:57at the throat
01:07:57hold on
01:07:58let me get you a suppressor
01:07:59he caught my wrist
01:08:00before i could turn
01:08:00don't go
01:08:01he pressed my palm
01:08:02flat against his bare chest
01:08:03his skin was hot
01:08:04and his heart pounded under it
01:08:05this helps
01:08:05stay like this
01:08:06heat rushed straight to my face
01:08:07then
01:08:08what do you want me to do
01:08:09he pinned me back
01:08:10against the door
01:08:11his tail caught me
01:08:12so it didn't hurt
01:08:14hot breath spilled
01:08:15across the back of my neck
01:08:16i could not break free
01:08:17of his hold
01:08:19then a fist pounded on the door
01:08:21cora
01:08:21what's wrong in there
01:08:22whonemoo
01:08:23whonemo
01:08:23what was before
01:08:27coming up
01:08:28up
01:08:28there's a
01:08:28that's mad
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