00:00:04My sister Vivian always wants more in bed, but her partner is a snake, he stays cold.
00:00:12My partners are three wolves, every night they wear me down to nothing, but none of them wants me,
00:00:18the one they want is Vivian, so I offered her a swap. My wolves had me all night, then I
00:00:25blacked
00:00:26out. But I came to before they noticed. Voices drifted in from the living room.
00:00:33That soft little body, no stamina at all. She really thinks she can keep all three of us?
00:00:39Give it time. Once she breaks, she'll hand us to her sister. She can barely breathe. A few more
00:00:46nights, she's done. An hour ago, I had cried in their arms. They called that week. I was done crying.
00:00:54I reached for my phone and called Vivian.
00:00:58What's wrong?
00:00:59You said you were pent up, right? Take all three wolves. Give me your snake.
00:01:02Wait, really? They're okay with it?
00:01:04They like you. A lot. She didn't argue. Everyone likes her more. It has always been true.
00:01:11Fine, my place is bigger anyway. But my snake is cold. He won't touch you.
00:01:14Good. I'm too wrecked to want more. He can just handle the chores.
00:01:17I'll come this afternoon.
00:01:19The door opened the second she hung up. Ace stood there, his eyes heavy and half closed. He reached for
00:01:25my blanket. Wait.
00:01:27Not done resting, Master?
00:01:30We're done. Vivian takes you this afternoon. He went still. At the door, Deuce and Trey froze too.
00:01:37Which two of us?
00:01:38They thought I was keeping one. All three of you.
00:01:43Three months ago, none of this had happened. It started on a cold, rainy night. Three wolves lay bleeding on
00:01:50the wet concrete.
00:01:51I almost walked right past them. Then one weak tail curled around my ankle.
00:01:57I couldn't leave them there, so I carried all three of them home.
00:02:03They healed fast under my care. Then their growth phase hit. One by one, they shifted into my heart.
00:02:15I couldn't be the one who takes you home. One more time upon a side.
00:02:23I called the shifter shelter to give them up. They'd imprinted on me. Abandoning them now would traumatize them.
00:02:33Three pairs of eyes watched me and waved. I didn't have the heart, so I kept them.
00:02:40I named them Ace, Deuce, and Trey, from oldest to youngest.
00:02:48Back then, they adored me. They trailed me from room to room.
00:02:54Their hands were always on me.
00:03:04Then my sister called with the family's orders.
00:03:07When are you coming home to marry him?
00:03:10My family found me a husband for the night.
00:03:15He was old and ugly.
00:03:18I refused him.
00:03:21So they cut off my income.
00:03:25They would never force Vivian to marry me.
00:03:29All the pressure fell on me instead.
00:03:33That guy buried three wives.
00:03:35And he's ugly.
00:03:37But his family is rich.
00:03:41Deuce pulled me close and kissed my hand.
00:03:44You sound upset. Just hang up on her.
00:03:48Vivian caught his voice through the phone.
00:03:50Who was that?
00:03:51His voice is gorgeous.
00:03:52Just...
00:03:53Three strays I took in.
00:03:54Strays?
00:03:55I have to see them.
00:03:57I'm coming tomorrow.
00:04:01He should have saved me.
00:04:04The next day, she walked through my door.
00:04:07All three wolves turned to look at me.
00:04:09And not one of them looked away.
00:04:10I had seen that look before.
00:04:12It had never once been home to me.
00:04:14The next day.
00:04:15The next day.
00:04:18Vivian stepped inside in a white dress.
00:04:22She drew every eyes in the room.
00:04:26Surprised?
00:04:27I just had to meet your strength.
00:04:28I turned to watch the wolves.
00:04:30All three of them only watched her.
00:04:32I had lived this a hundred times.
00:04:34Everyone always wants Vivian.
00:04:35She is bright and easy to love.
00:04:37Next to her, I am plain and far.
00:04:40So I turned away and said nothing.
00:04:43Your place is nothing like the family mansion.
00:04:46Is there even room for them here?
00:04:48The moment happened.
00:04:50Then I saw it happen.
00:04:51Ace never cared about anything.
00:04:53Now he stared at me.
00:04:54Deuce gave her his warmest smile.
00:04:57Even hot-tempered Trey watched her.
00:04:59Ears twitching.
00:05:00Deuce peeled an apple and handed her a slice.
00:05:03Here.
00:05:03The sweetest part is yours.
00:05:06Ace refilled her water before the glass ran low.
00:05:10You three are so sweet.
00:05:12They had never once done that for me.
00:05:15She sat there sweet and oblivious to it all.
00:05:18That was the moment I knew.
00:05:20My things were about to become hers once more.
00:05:23After she left, everything changed.
00:05:26The soft nights were over.
00:05:27I finally understood what they were doing.
00:05:29One look at Vivian had been enough.
00:05:31They wanted her.
00:05:32And I was in the way.
00:05:33So they would wear me down to nothing.
00:05:35Then I would hand them to my sister.
00:05:37But I heard them first.
00:05:38And I had a plan of my own.
00:05:40Hello.
00:05:40Hello.
00:05:42By afternoon, the apartment had gone dead quiet.
00:05:46Then someone knocked.
00:05:47Vivian was here.
00:05:49Ace laying on the wall and stared me down.
00:05:53You're really handing all three of us to her?
00:05:57I nodded.
00:05:59You won't even keep one of us?
00:06:02Which one of you wants to stay with me?
00:06:04The room went still.
00:06:06No one said a word.
00:06:07That was my answer.
00:06:09Trey rolled his eyes and went to the door.
00:06:11Drop the wounded act, all of you.
00:06:14He opened it.
00:06:18Vivian beamed at him.
00:06:20Hi, boys.
00:06:22My sister told you, right?
00:06:24You're all mine now.
00:06:25Trey leaned right into her.
00:06:27Hello, my new master.
00:06:30Don't pack a thing.
00:06:32I'll buy you everything at the mansion.
00:06:34Ace gave a lazy hum.
00:06:36Deuce glanced at her, then at me.
00:06:39I kept my face blank.
00:06:41Relax.
00:06:42I'll treat them better than you ever could.
00:06:44Vivian came over and patted my arm.
00:06:46Have your fun, then come home and marry me.
00:06:48Marry? What marriage?
00:06:49Vivian didn't explain.
00:06:51She smiled at me, soft and pitiful.
00:06:53Why not keep one?
00:06:55She looked so sad.
00:06:56Not one of them moved toward me.
00:06:57Between us, I am never the one chosen.
00:06:59We both made peace with that long ago.
00:07:01Then I lifted my chin.
00:07:02Where is she?
00:07:03Vivian paused, then called toward the hall.
00:07:06Come inside.
00:07:08Heavy footsteps crossed the floor.
00:07:10A tall man stepped into the light.
00:07:12He stood tall, his expression cold.
00:07:14Then his dark eyes locked onto mine.
00:07:17I held his cold stare and made myself speak.
00:07:21Hello.
00:07:22He looked down at me without a word.
00:07:24His gaze was heavy, dark, and reptile cold.
00:07:28He did not answer me at all.
00:07:31Goosebumps spread down both my arms.
00:07:33That's just how he is.
00:07:34Can't stand him, I'll take him back.
00:07:36Wait, who is this guy?
00:07:37I'll take him back.
00:07:39The driver is waiting downstairs.
00:07:41Let's go.
00:07:42She didn't explain.
00:07:43And I couldn't either.
00:07:45The three wolves went quiet and followed her out.
00:07:48Just like that, they were gone.
00:07:51The snake stayed behind without a word.
00:07:53I reached out to close the door.
00:07:56Deuce turned and looked back at me.
00:07:58His eyes gave nothing wrong.
00:08:00Then the man beside me changed.
00:08:02His dark pupils narrowed into cold slits.
00:08:04A slick tail shot around my waist.
00:08:06A strange, heavy scent burst through the room.
00:08:09It filled my lungs and made me dizzy.
00:08:11I shoved at his chest, but he didn't move.
00:08:13You... you're going into rut!
00:08:15He tugged at his collar, breathing hard.
00:08:17He pulled his shirt open at the throat.
00:08:19Hold on, let me get you a suppressor.
00:08:21He caught my wrist before I could turn.
00:08:23Don't go.
00:08:23He pressed my palm flat against his bare chest.
00:08:26His skin was hot, and his heart pounded under it.
00:08:28This helps.
00:08:29Stay like this.
00:08:30He rushed straight to my face.
00:08:32Then... what do you want me to do?
00:08:34He pinned me back against the door.
00:08:36His tail caught me, so it didn't hurt.
00:08:39Hot breath spilled across the back of my neck.
00:08:41I could not break free of his hold.
00:08:45Then a fist pounded on the door.
00:08:47Cora? What's wrong in there?
00:08:54He died.
00:08:55He died.
00:08:59He died.
00:09:02He died.
00:09:02Dead.
00:09:02He died.
00:09:03He died.
00:09:04He died.
00:09:06He died.
00:09:07My sister Vivian always wants me in bed.
00:09:10But her partner is a snake.
00:09:13He stays cold.
00:09:14My 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
00:09:23So I offered her a swap
00:09:25My wolves had me all night
00:09:27Then I blacked out
00:09:29But I came to before they noticed
00:09:31Voices drifted in from the living room
00:09:35That soft little body, no stamina at all
00:09:39She really thinks she can keep all three of us?
00:09:41Give it time
00:09:43Once she breaks, she'll hand us to her sister
00:09:46She can barely breathe
00:09:47A few more nights, she's done
00:09:49An hour ago I had cried in their arms
00:09:52They called that week
00:09:54I was done crying
00:09:56I reached for my phone and called Vivian
00:10:00What's wrong?
00:10:01You said you were pent up, right?
00:10:02Take all three wolves, give me your snake
00:10:04Wait, really? They're okay with it?
00:10:06They like you, a lot
00:10:08She didn't argue, everyone likes her more
00:10:11It has always been true
00:10:13Fine, my place is bigger anyway
00:10:14But my snake is cold, he won't touch you
00:10:16Good, I'm too wrecked to want more
00:10:18He can just handle the chores
00:10:19I'll come this afternoon
00:10:21The door opened the second she hung up
00:10:23Ace stood there, his eyes heavy and half closed
00:10:27He reached for my blanket
00:10:29Wait
00:10:30Not done resting, Master?
00:10:32We're done
00:10:33Vivian takes you this afternoon
00:10:35He went still
00:10:36At the door, Deuce and Trey froze too
00:10:39Which two of us?
00:10:40Thank you
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