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00:00:05Alpha?
00:00:06Nauseous.
00:00:07My lower abdomen hurts again.
00:00:09Again?
00:00:10That's the third time this week.
00:00:15Maren.
00:00:17You're severely malnourished.
00:00:20You're not carrying one baby.
00:00:22You're carrying three.
00:00:23Three?
00:00:30Maren.
00:00:30Triplets.
00:00:32Given your condition, this pregnancy is extremely high risk.
00:00:35And since you don't have a wolf, your body is already reaching its limit.
00:00:40You could miscare at any time.
00:00:44You really think one good answer at the tactics board puts you above me?
00:00:49You?
00:00:49A wolfless freak like you thinks she can make us look stupid?
00:00:54I only answered the question.
00:00:56Let me through.
00:00:59A loser like you should know her place.
00:01:01Don't touch me again.
00:01:04Hold her down.
00:01:07It's time this little mute learned some manners.
00:01:13What was that?
00:01:14What the hell was that?
00:01:19Someone's in here! Run!
00:01:25You saved me.
00:01:36You're...
00:01:36You're Alpha, Alistin.
00:01:38Alpha, you're hurt.
00:01:39What happened?
00:01:40Stay back.
00:01:41Someone dosed me with Wolfbane.
00:01:43If he stays this way much longer, his wolf will devour his soul.
00:01:47He'll die!
00:01:48Get out of here!
00:01:49Now!
00:01:52No!
00:01:53You just saved me.
00:01:54I'm not leaving you here to die.
00:01:58It's you.
00:02:00My mate.
00:02:01What did you say?
00:02:04Alpha, what are you doing?
00:02:06It's the Wolfsbane.
00:02:07It's the Wolfsbane.
00:02:07I can't control my wolf.
00:02:09Please.
00:02:10Help me.
00:02:10He's an Alpha.
00:02:11I don't even have a wolf.
00:02:13How am I supposed to help him?
00:02:15Close your eyes.
00:02:30God, is kissing always this good?
00:02:33Or is it just him?
00:02:52Great.
00:02:53My own wolf just sold me out.
00:02:55Is he wagging his tail?
00:02:57That's adorable.
00:02:58Careful.
00:02:59I have a reputation.
00:03:01Goddess.
00:03:02You're so big.
00:03:04Breathe with me.
00:03:07I've got you.
00:03:08No, it burns.
00:03:09I know.
00:03:11I'm sorry.
00:03:12We can stop.
00:03:13He really cares about how I feel.
00:03:15I know.
00:03:16I'm okay.
00:03:16Just slow.
00:03:18Tell me if it's too much.
00:03:41Mayor, it's the middle of the night.
00:03:43Why aren't you home yet?
00:03:44Mom, I'm sorry I'm not home yet.
00:03:46I'm at a friend's place.
00:03:48We've been practicing for the combat exam, and I really need to ace it.
00:03:54Oh, sweetheart.
00:03:55You're working too hard.
00:03:57Mom, listen.
00:03:58If I get an A, I'll keep my straight A record.
00:04:01Then the Academy will forgive my tuition loan, and we won't have that debt hanging over
00:04:04us anymore.
00:04:06Oh, baby.
00:04:08We still have the survivor benefits from Dad's death at the border.
00:04:11We can use all of it for your treatment and get you a real specialist, one of the best.
00:04:17You shouldn't have to carry all of this alone, sweetheart.
00:04:20You're still just a kid.
00:04:22But I'm your kid.
00:04:24Let me take care of this.
00:04:25Go back to sleep, okay?
00:04:27Okay.
00:04:28It's cold out.
00:04:29Don't forget your scar.
00:04:30No, goodnight, Mom.
00:04:49She was a virgin?
00:04:54Maren Calloway.
00:04:57Maren Calloway.
00:05:06Maren Calloway.
00:05:11Packet's class already started.
00:05:13Where are you?
00:05:14Bring me a black coffee when you get here.
00:05:17No sugar.
00:05:19If you don't show up soon, I'm marking you absent.
00:05:28Well, look who finally decided to show up.
00:05:31Where's the coffee?
00:05:33Does Bianca really have to tell you twice?
00:05:35Black!
00:05:36And hurry up!
00:05:37Quit acting like some poor little victim in front of everyone!
00:05:43My border defense plan.
00:05:46Mr. Thorne reviewed it.
00:05:48He was impressed.
00:05:49That was my plan.
00:05:51Your plan?
00:05:52Sweetheart, all you did was move a few pieces around on the board.
00:05:55I'm the one who turned it into something worth presenting.
00:05:58My name is on the original draft.
00:06:01And my father is on the council.
00:06:03Who do you think the sponsors are going to remember?
00:06:05A wolf-less girl from Calloway Hollow has no business leading a patrol, Maren.
00:06:10You're here to haul equipment and fetch coffee.
00:06:14You can stay up all night and work until those beat-up boots rub your feet raw.
00:06:20It still won't change a thing.
00:06:23At this academy, bloodline will always matter more than brains.
00:06:30It's cold.
00:06:32I just poured it.
00:06:40If you can't even get one cup of coffee, go get me another one.
00:06:45Having an alpha of your stature teach our elite combat course in person is an extraordinary honor for the academy.
00:06:54The council asked.
00:06:56So I came.
00:06:59I should get to class.
00:07:05The radius data from yesterday's patrol drill was off by half a mile.
00:07:09A mistake like that could get an entire patrol killed.
00:07:14Maren.
00:07:15Who ran those numbers?
00:07:17It wasn't me.
00:07:18I caught the mistake before the data went out and I signed the correction form myself.
00:07:22Funny.
00:07:23There's no correction form in my records.
00:07:28I have a statement admitting fault right here.
00:07:30And this all goes away.
00:07:31I'm not signing a lie.
00:07:34I know you need straight A's to get your student loans forgiven.
00:07:37If you want an A in this class, sign it.
00:07:39If I don't sign, I don't get the A.
00:07:41But if I do, I'm admitting I falsified safety data.
00:07:44I might keep the grade, but a misconduct charge could still cost me my loan forgiveness
00:07:48and make my loans come due immediately.
00:07:51How am I supposed to pay for mom's care then?
00:07:53Bianca, please. Just check the correction log.
00:07:55I fixed it before the drill.
00:07:56I swear.
00:07:57Don't want to sign it?
00:07:59Fine.
00:08:02Get on your knees and beg me.
00:08:04If I'm in a good mood, maybe I'll let this go.
00:08:08No way she's actually going to kneel, right?
00:08:10For an A, she'd do anything.
00:08:12You can't do this to me.
00:08:14Sign it or get on your knees.
00:08:16Pick one.
00:08:19If she doesn't kneel, the whole class gets two extra hours of training today
00:08:24and everyone's practical score takes a hit.
00:08:27Come on. Just do it.
00:08:29Don't screw the rest of us over.
00:08:30These pills cost too much.
00:08:33It's okay if mom skips them for a day.
00:08:49What is Alpha doing here?
00:08:50That little kitten's been pushed this far and she still won't fight back.
00:08:57Professor Ashfield, perfect timing.
00:08:59I'm handling it.
00:09:00Maren falsified a safety report and then tried to cover up the mistake.
00:09:03I have the situation under control.
00:09:05The Alpha I slept with is my new combat professor?
00:09:08Corbin, put this on the record.
00:09:10There's a times down from 647 yesterday morning.
00:09:14Maren caught the error and submitted the correction before the drill started.
00:09:17No patrol ever left with the wrong data because she caught it in time.
00:09:21But you buried her correction and tried to force her to sign a false confession in my class.
00:09:26Alistairn, please. I can explain.
00:09:30Effective immediately, you're receiving a major disciplinary mark as a teaching assistant.
00:09:34Your stipend is suspended for three months, pending the academy's review.
00:09:38Go to the registry's office. Get written confirmation of your loan forgiveness today.
00:09:42Corbin will go with you.
00:09:43Thank you, Professor.
00:09:54We're ending class early. You're dismissed.
00:09:58Hey, wait up.
00:10:01Someone left this for you.
00:10:04They didn't leave a name.
00:10:18One million dollars?
00:10:21Alpha Alistairn.
00:10:22He already had the registry confirm my loan forgiveness.
00:10:25I can get a job and save up for mom's treatment myself.
00:10:30I won't let that night become a transaction.
00:10:33I'm giving this money back.
00:10:36Shoot, I have to go.
00:10:46Alpha, I just wanted tonight to be relaxed.
00:10:49The academy needs friends.
00:10:51It needs sponsors.
00:10:53That doesn't make this dinner appropriate.
00:10:58Alpha, I just wanted a chance to clear up the mender standing.
00:11:03Misunderstanding?
00:11:05You buried her correction, stole her work, and tried to force her to confess to something she didn't do.
00:11:11Don't use your father's council seat as an excuse to get close to me.
00:11:17Alright, Alistair.
00:11:18Bianca's young, but she's ambitious.
00:11:21A woman with her bloodline belongs at a table like this.
00:11:24The academy needs respectability.
00:11:27It needs wolves with the right family names behind them.
00:11:30No.
00:11:30What it has is a bunch of idiots who mistake bloodline for ability.
00:11:38I'm done listening to this.
00:11:50Alpha.
00:11:51Of all the people to run into at work?
00:11:54Damn, Bianca.
00:11:55And the Alpha?
00:11:56Perfect timing, Maren.
00:11:58Let me introduce you.
00:11:59This is Mr. Thorne, one of the academy's sponsors and a close friend of my father's.
00:12:05Put together a border defense plan.
00:12:08If Mr. Thorne likes it, I can guarantee you an A in this class.
00:12:11Really? Thank you, Bianca.
00:12:13So they knew each other all along.
00:12:15Whether my plan got approved was always up to Bianca.
00:12:19All those nights I stayed up working on it?
00:12:22What a joke.
00:12:24A girl like you working the night shift?
00:12:26Sit down, sweetheart.
00:12:28Tell me what the students really think about the new combat equipment I donated.
00:12:34Sir, I'm just here to serve your food.
00:12:36Don't be so ungrateful, Maren.
00:12:38A smart, wolf-less girl should know how to take an opportunity when a sponsor offers one.
00:12:44Maren, sit here.
00:12:50The Alpha looks furious.
00:12:52Is he embarrassed that one of his students is waiting tables?
00:12:57Alpha, there's an emergency with the council.
00:13:04There are dozens of restaurants on the Upper Peninsula, and somehow you end up working this exact private room?
00:13:10Tell me, Maren, are you trying to get close to the Alpha?
00:13:14Or do wolf-less girls from mining towns think one look from an Alpha is an invitation to climb into
00:13:20his bed?
00:13:25Have a drink with me, sweetheart. That's not too much to ask, is it?
00:13:30No, sir.
00:13:31Don't be rude, Maren.
00:13:33Mr. Thorne is paying you a compliment.
00:13:36Drink it, or I'll have the academy board throw you out.
00:13:41Let go.
00:13:44Get your fucking hands off her. Now.
00:13:49Alpha, Mr. Thorne didn't mean to.
00:13:51Shut up. The academy will no longer accept the Thorne family's donation to the elite combat program.
00:13:56And every dollar connected to you in the new training hall expansion will be returned by tomorrow morning.
00:14:03You're turning down my money over some wolf-less bitch?
00:14:09Alistair, you'd better think this of me. The council cares about appearances.
00:14:13If I tell them you publicly humiliated a sponsor over a wolf-less student, what do you think I'd say?
00:14:19Then I'll remind them the Thorne lumber's contract to supply the Northern Patrol towers as fires in six weeks.
00:14:25And while I'm at it, I'll show them the three structural inspection reports you buried.
00:14:30Two Delta Cabets were badly injured when a watchtower collapsed during winter training last year.
00:14:36Those reports should have been on my desk a week ago.
00:14:40Get out while you still can.
00:14:57I'm sorry, Alpha. I need to get back to my tables.
00:15:00No, you don't.
00:15:03Careful, Alistair. That almost looked like you were claiming her.
00:15:07Julian.
00:15:11What's your name?
00:15:13Maren Calloway.
00:15:15Are you an Alistair close?
00:15:17No. I'm just a student. He teaches my combat class. That's all.
00:15:22Oh. Strictly professor and student. Got it.
00:15:30You.
00:15:32Take me back to my room.
00:15:35You're waiting tables at night.
00:15:40Are you short on money?
00:15:46Since you're here, I need to give this back.
00:15:50Keep it.
00:15:52No.
00:15:54You had the registry confirm my loan forgiveness.
00:15:57That's more than enough.
00:15:59I don't need you to pay me for that night.
00:16:01Is that really what you think I meant?
00:16:05Keep it, Maren.
00:16:13Miss Calloway.
00:16:17I'd like to see the Alpha.
00:16:19The Alpha left before dawn.
00:16:21He left?
00:16:22He took the council jet to Europe. He'll be gone for a month.
00:16:26Europe?
00:16:26Pack council meetings, the combat training alliance, and three allied academies.
00:16:31His trip was moved up at the last minute last night.
00:16:34Then please don't tell him I came.
00:16:36Please.
00:16:47Mom?
00:16:48What are you doing out here by yourself?
00:16:50I saved you a slice of warm pie.
00:16:53My baby never eats enough.
00:17:03Myer, are you pregnant?
00:17:05No, I...
00:17:07Do you have a mate?
00:17:10Yeah.
00:17:11We've already formed the mate bond.
00:17:16That's good, baby.
00:17:18Does he treat you well?
00:17:20He's just...
00:17:21really busy.
00:17:23Come on, Mom.
00:17:24It's too cold out here.
00:17:28Bring him to meet me next time.
00:17:30I want to see the man who's taking care of my daughter.
00:17:34I will.
00:17:35Someday, I promise.
00:17:55Corbin said he was in Europe.
00:17:57What is he doing here?
00:18:03Maren Calloway, about time you picked up?
00:18:06Mr. Harland? Is something wrong?
00:18:09Don't bother coming back!
00:18:10Your room's been cleared out!
00:18:12What?
00:18:13You can't throw us out tonight?
00:18:15I already did.
00:18:16You're always late with the rent,
00:18:17and your mother wanders the halls every day.
00:18:19I don't need the trouble.
00:18:21Please.
00:18:22My daughter is pregnant.
00:18:24She's been through so much.
00:18:25Then maybe she should have found herself a husband
00:18:27before she got pregnant.
00:18:29Don't talk to my mother like that.
00:18:31Then don't do things you should be ashamed of.
00:18:33Good girls don't walk around pregnant in a motel
00:18:36and give the other guests something to gossip about.
00:18:38Our things are still in the room.
00:18:40At least let us come back and pack.
00:18:43No need!
00:18:44I already had everything thrown outside!
00:18:47It's behind the building!
00:18:48Take it or leave it!
00:18:53Sweetheart, I'm sorry.
00:18:55Don't apologize.
00:18:56You didn't do anything wrong.
00:19:03He didn't hear.
00:19:05Thank goddess.
00:19:06He didn't see me like this.
00:19:09Tell me everything about her.
00:19:11Every detail.
00:19:12You mean Miss Calloway?
00:19:15Her father was stationed at the PAC border.
00:19:18He was killed in a Terry conflict.
00:19:20Her mother has early onset dementia.
00:19:22A private care facility costs $800 a month, not including medication.
00:19:26How has she been surviving?
00:19:28She works in the records office, washes training gear before sunrise then waits tables at night.
00:19:34As long as it doesn't interfere with class, she'll take any job she can get.
00:19:40Pull the car around.
00:19:55Get in.
00:19:59So you're Mar's husband?
00:20:01Mom, no!
00:20:02He isn't-
00:20:03You're the one who's always too busy to come home, right?
00:20:06He's Alpha Alistair.
00:20:07He's also my combat professor.
00:20:09Mrs. Calloway, we're taking you to the Ashford PAC Neurological Institute.
00:20:13Alpha, no!
00:20:14We can't afford that!
00:20:16Your father died defending this PAC.
00:20:18The Border Guard Family Fund should have been covering this all along.
00:20:21The Neurological Institute is enrolling patients with early stage dementia this quarter.
00:20:25Your mother qualifies.
00:20:27Meyer, did I do something wrong?
00:20:29No, Mom.
00:20:30We're just going to see a better doctor.
00:20:37Mrs. Calloway, we have tea and fresh clothes ready for you.
00:20:42Please go slowly.
00:20:44Fast movements scare her.
00:20:46Don't worry.
00:20:46We'll take it slow, I promise.
00:20:49Merit, I don't know this place.
00:20:50I know, Mom.
00:20:52Don't be scared.
00:20:53I'm right here.
00:20:57Where are you staying tonight?
00:20:59I'll figure something out.
00:21:00You're staying at the PAC house tonight.
00:21:03That wouldn't be appropriate.
00:21:04I don't care.
00:21:05Make the arrangements.
00:21:06Now.
00:21:07Yes, Alpha.
00:21:09So what if it's ruined?
00:21:10Without connections or someone backing me?
00:21:12My name was never going to be on this plan anyway.
00:21:16Alpha, that's just an assignment.
00:21:18Did you write this?
00:21:20Yes.
00:21:21The Alpha never reads student assignments in the car.
00:21:23Not even work submitted by council heirs.
00:21:25Why does he care so much about Merit's?
00:21:29She looks pale.
00:21:32Is she feeling okay?
00:21:34Is she feeling okay?
00:21:37Oh, goddess.
00:21:38I fell asleep on him.
00:21:40He's going to think I did that on purpose.
00:21:42Why does she always pull away from me?
00:21:44We're here, Alpha.
00:21:45Thanks for the ride.
00:21:54Arrange physicals for the entire academy.
00:21:56The entire academy?
00:21:57Start with the combat students.
00:21:59Yes, Alpha.
00:22:03Julian, I have something you need to see.
00:22:09This room is bigger than our entire motel room was.
00:22:15I don't have a wolf.
00:22:16If Alpha Alistair finds out I'm carrying his babies,
00:22:19he'll see it as a scandal.
00:22:21He'll never let them be born.
00:22:25So I'll keep you hidden.
00:22:27Raise you on my own.
00:22:29And make sure he never finds out.
00:22:32Annual physicals.
00:22:33Combat students go first.
00:22:35The notice went up last night.
00:22:37Last night?
00:22:38Yeah.
00:22:39Apparently someone high up ordered it.
00:22:40Everyone has to be medically cleared before the field exercise.
00:22:43Are they going to post the results?
00:22:45No.
00:22:46Student medical records stay sealed at the clinic.
00:22:48They're confidential.
00:22:52Okay.
00:22:53Good.
00:22:53That's good.
00:22:55Alpha Julian of the Hoifrost pack will be observing our elite combat class today.
00:23:00Get it together and don't embarrass Sildur Hollow.
00:23:03He's here about the joint border deployment, right?
00:23:06And they're using your plan, Bianca.
00:23:08That's amazing.
00:23:09They must really value your work.
00:23:12Exactly.
00:23:13So keep moving today and don't let anyone useless slow us down.
00:23:18We're changing the teams.
00:23:20Maren, you'll lead the breach navigation route.
00:23:24That's not the assignment posted on the notice.
00:23:28Aren't you the genius who looks so impressive on paper?
00:23:31Let's see if that brilliant brain of yours is any use in the real world.
00:23:41What's wrong?
00:23:43Team 2, why did you stop?
00:23:46The trail markers don't match the map.
00:23:48The route was updated. Keep moving.
00:23:51No.
00:23:52The emergency extraction point is supposed to be on the western ridge.
00:23:56This route leads down into the ravine.
00:23:58A real breach isn't supposed to go exactly according to plan.
00:24:01This isn't an indoor training course, Bianca.
00:24:03This is the actual border forest.
00:24:06I can't see what's ahead.
00:24:07We haven't confirmed an exit, and we have no idea what's waiting around that turn.
00:24:12So, do we keep going?
00:24:14No.
00:24:14We can't take that risk.
00:24:18What the hell were you doing back there?
00:24:21Do you think Alpha Julian came here to watch you play the hero?
00:24:24No.
00:24:25I just think the facts matter more than your ego.
00:24:33Alistair, what's wrong?
00:24:35Yes.
00:24:35Corbin, drive faster.
00:24:37We need to get to Marin now.
00:24:41Quit pretending, you bitch.
00:24:43Something's wrong.
00:24:46Get up.
00:24:46You're holding everyone up.
00:24:48Now, move.
00:24:51I can't.
00:24:59Is that blood?
00:25:00I saw Marin throwing up in the bathroom a few days ago.
00:25:03Did she be pregnant?
00:25:07Corbin, are Marin's test results back yet?
00:25:10Yeah, they just came in.
00:25:12Give them to me.
00:25:16Positive.
00:25:17She's pregnant.
00:25:19God has helped me.
00:25:22No wonder I've been in so much pain lately.
00:25:24Drive faster, Corbin!
00:25:26Yes, Alpha.
00:25:28Where's Marin Calloway?
00:25:29She ran back toward the academy.
00:25:31She said something was wrong.
00:25:33Who went after her?
00:25:35Bianca and two other girls.
00:25:37I'll check the clinic.
00:25:38No.
00:25:39She wouldn't make it that far.
00:25:40The restroom?
00:25:41The faculty restroom, the closest one.
00:25:44Please stay with me.
00:25:46Please.
00:25:49Open the door, Marin.
00:25:50I need to get to the clinic.
00:25:52Then come out.
00:25:53Please, get Dr. Whithar.
00:25:55Why?
00:25:56So you can put on another poor Marin?
00:25:58Something terrible happened to me, Act?
00:25:59Because she sounds really sick.
00:26:00She always sounds sick when she wants attention.
00:26:02So the rumor's true?
00:26:03You're pregnant?
00:26:04That's none of your business.
00:26:06Who's the father?
00:26:09She's bleeding so much.
00:26:10Please, save my babies.
00:26:14We need to get her to the clinic.
00:26:16Nobody calls anyone.
00:26:17She could die.
00:26:19You two helped me block that door.
00:26:21Don't forget that.
00:26:22You told us to do it!
00:26:23Then help me clean this up.
00:26:25Drag her into the last stall.
00:26:26Now.
00:26:28Clean the floor.
00:26:29Use towels.
00:26:29Anything with blood on it goes in the trash.
00:26:31What do you say?
00:26:31Clean it!
00:26:32No!
00:26:35No!
00:26:38No!
00:26:39No!
00:26:40No!
00:26:41No!
00:26:45No!
00:26:45You're Ashworth.
00:26:46This is the women's restroom.
00:26:47There are girls in there.
00:26:48You can't just walk in.
00:26:49Then why are you blocking the door?
00:26:50An alpha barging into the women's restroom?
00:26:53The whole academy will hear about it before noon.
00:26:55So will the board.
00:26:56This school can't afford a scandal like that.
00:26:58The academy's reputation?
00:27:00A few rumors won't destroy me.
00:27:02But Miss Calloway might not survive what you did to her.
00:27:05Marin isn't in there.
00:27:06Did I say her name?
00:27:08Tell me what happened in there before I find out for myself.
00:27:13Is this what Marin is feeling right now?
00:27:15Get the fuck out of my way!
00:27:17Alpha?
00:27:18I swear, there's no one in there!
00:27:20Alpha, let me handle this.
00:27:21You need to sit down.
00:27:23No.
00:27:23I'm going in myself.
00:27:26Oh goddess, I'm dead.
00:27:27I am so dead.
00:27:35Where is she?
00:27:37I don't know.
00:27:38Corbin, lock down every exit.
00:27:40No students, TAs, instructors, or visitors leave without my authorization.
00:27:45Miss Pemberton, if Marin dies, PAC law won't call this negligence.
00:27:48It'll call it murder.
00:27:49And I'll make damn sure every fucking coward involved pays for her life with their own.
00:27:52Take them all into custody.
00:27:57I heard the Alpha shut down the entire defense review.
00:27:59For Marin Calloway?
00:28:01He's got guards tearing apart every inch of the academy looking for her.
00:28:04Even Alpha Julian has to wait.
00:28:07That's insane.
00:28:08Triplets?
00:28:08Yes.
00:28:10Alpha, this isn't just a complicated pregnancy.
00:28:12She's extremely high risk.
00:28:13Where is she now?
00:28:14She's missing.
00:28:16I'm looking for her.
00:28:17How did that happen?
00:28:18Did you two have a fight?
00:28:19Don't tell me you tried to walk away from this.
00:28:21Of course not.
00:28:22I'm going to take responsibility, it's just...
00:28:24Since you're here, I don't need you to pay me for that night.
00:28:27Is that really what you think I meant?
00:28:30Wait.
00:28:31She rejected you?
00:28:32Someone actually turned down Alpha Ashworth?
00:28:34Are you enjoying this?
00:28:35I called you here to keep her and the babies alive.
00:28:37You know I don't come running just because an Alpha snaps his fingers.
00:28:40Ashworth PAC will make an additional grant to the academy clinic this year.
00:28:43A special grant?
00:28:44Prenatal care, emergency meds, private observation rooms, whatever you need.
00:28:47Give me a number.
00:28:48Are you trying to bribe me with my own budget?
00:28:50I'm making sure you have every resource you need to keep her and the babies alive.
00:28:54Fine.
00:28:54I'm listening.
00:28:56What symptoms is she having?
00:29:03Nausea.
00:29:04Bad vomiting.
00:29:0520 times a day wouldn't be an exaggeration.
00:29:08And constant cramping in her lower abdomen.
00:29:10Her breasts are sore, she's swollen, and every so often she gets these stabbing pains.
00:29:15You sure know a lot of details, Alistair.
00:29:18Keep going and I'm going to start wondering if you're the one carrying the triplet.
00:29:21Knock it off.
00:29:23Is there anything you can do to make this easier on her?
00:29:26Nausea and breast tentinence are normal during pregnancy.
00:29:29With triplets, everything can hit a lot harder.
00:29:31You call this normal?
00:29:33You're the Alpha who doesn't even blink during a rogue attack.
00:29:35Look at you now.
00:29:36She's going through all of this because of me.
00:29:38How the hell am I supposed to stay calm?
00:29:42No.
00:29:43All right.
00:29:44I'll put together a full prenatal and high risk pregnancy plan for the mother of your triplets.
00:29:50You can't just barge in like that.
00:29:52Alpha, we found Miss Calloway.
00:29:53Where is she?
00:29:57Thank goddess for the service passage.
00:30:00I swear I heard the Alpha outside the restroom.
00:30:03Is he looking for me because he knows I'm pregnant?
00:30:07No.
00:30:07No, there's no way he knows.
00:30:12Hello?
00:30:12This is Maren Calloway.
00:30:14Maren?
00:30:14Where the hell are you?
00:30:16Do you have any idea what Alpha Ashworth is doing?
00:30:18He's practically tearing the whole academy apart looking for you.
00:30:21Looking for me?
00:30:22Why?
00:30:31Well, look who finally robot it she has grades to worry about.
00:30:33You walked out of the border drill.
00:30:34Can Alpha Ashworth lock down the entire academy because of you?
00:30:37You screwed things up for everyone.
00:30:38I was bleeding.
00:30:39And whose fault was that?
00:30:40Still making excuses?
00:30:41Fine.
00:30:42You're on equipment room duty through Friday.
00:30:43And I'm docking your practical grade for every minute you missed today.
00:30:46You hit me in the stomach with a first aid kit and then stopped me from getting help.
00:30:49Maren, you better think very carefully before you say something like that.
00:30:52Don't you dare try to pin this on me.
00:30:54People saw me collapse at the entrance to the border forest.
00:30:56I have witnesses.
00:30:57I didn't just skip out for no reason.
00:30:59Still holding your stomach?
00:31:00Wow.
00:31:00Really selling the poor little Marn Act, huh?
00:31:02Stay away from me.
00:31:03Or what?
00:31:03You gonna run crying to Alpha Allison?
00:31:06Ms. Pembleton, explain something to me.
00:31:09Since when do you get to threaten students with their practical grades and equipment room schedules?
00:31:13Who gave you the authority to change any of that?
00:31:15Alpha, I was just trying to keep order in the combat class.
00:31:17No.
00:31:18You were threatening an injured wolf-less student who needed medical attention.
00:31:22Corbin, bring me the Moonstone recall mirror.
00:31:24Yes, Alpha.
00:31:27Do it.
00:31:30No wonder the pain hit me so hard.
00:31:33She was hurt this badly.
00:31:35That's the moment you hit her!
00:31:39Alpha, I swear I never meant for it to go this far.
00:31:41It was an accident.
00:31:43It felt like a knife went straight into her stomach and twisted.
00:31:47Slowly.
00:31:48And you call that an accident?
00:31:50How does he know what it felt like?
00:31:51He's talking like he felt it himself.
00:31:56Whitker, take her to the clinic.
00:31:58Lock down her medical records.
00:31:59No one gets access without authorization.
00:32:01Whatever she needs, give it to her.
00:32:03Come on, Ms. Calloway.
00:32:04Let's get you checked out and make sure you're okay.
00:32:06If I let him examine me, he'll find out I'm pregnant.
00:32:09Then everything falls apart.
00:32:11I can't let him examine me.
00:32:13I can't risk losing my babies.
00:32:15No.
00:32:16No, really, I'm fine.
00:32:17I just needed a minute earlier.
00:32:19I'm okay now.
00:32:20Really.
00:32:21She'd rather suffer through the pain than let me help her.
00:32:23Is she really that determined to keep her distance from me?
00:32:26Alpha, give Maren some space.
00:32:28If she doesn't want to go, don't force her.
00:32:30If she's really in pain, you'll probably feel it anyway.
00:32:32And Alpha Julian is still waiting in the conference room.
00:32:35Conference room.
00:32:36Now.
00:32:37Alpha Julian, this is the border defense plan I prepared for today's review.
00:32:44Doesn't matter how good your plan is.
00:32:46I made sure it never even made it into this room.
00:32:49As long as I'm here, you'll always be beneath me.
00:32:54This is the brilliant strategist that you were talking about?
00:32:57The one you wanted me to meet?
00:32:59I'm not seeing any brilliance.
00:33:01I'm seeing tactical garbage that smells like perfume.
00:33:04Alistair, your standards are slipping.
00:33:07I'm not impressed either.
00:33:11I worked 36 hours straight on this.
00:33:13The research, the timeline, the entire patrol plan, I did all of it myself.
00:33:18Did you?
00:33:20You worked 36 hours straight and this is what you brought into a defense review?
00:33:24Then maybe the problem is that you're just not very good at this.
00:33:27Alpha, I-
00:33:27Is this the only proposal?
00:33:29Nobody else submitted one?
00:33:33I didn't realize you had that much power around here, Ms. Pembleton.
00:33:35Enough to keep everyone else's work off the table.
00:33:37I didn't.
00:33:38That's not fair.
00:33:39If anyone in this room has a better joint to plan than hers, stand up and show me.
00:33:44Right now.
00:33:45Go on, Maren.
00:33:47Alpha, I'm the senior TA for your combat training course.
00:33:51I've had specialized training and I placed eighth in the werewolf games.
00:33:55No one here is more qualified than I am.
00:33:58If there's anything you don't like, I can fix it.
00:34:00I don't care about titles in my class.
00:34:03I care about results.
00:34:09Maren, what are you doing?
00:34:12I'm in the middle of presenting a joint defense plan and you're sitting there gagging for attention?
00:34:17Cut the act!
00:34:18I'm sorry.
00:34:19I really-
00:34:22Alpha, crackers and ginger ale.
00:34:25Why are you giving them to me?
00:34:26Give them to her.
00:34:29Ms. Callaway, have a cracker first.
00:34:31Sip this slowly.
00:34:32It should help settle your stomach.
00:34:35I'm feeling sick too, Ms. Pembleton.
00:34:37You planning to write me up for that?
00:34:40Alpha, that's not what I meant.
00:34:42Maren, you were about to say something.
00:34:44Go on.
00:34:49I have a better plan.
00:34:51You seriously think you have something better?
00:34:54I've kept her running non-stop for weeks.
00:34:55Equipment duty, night training, when the heck would she have had time to write a proposal?
00:34:58Fine, let's see it.
00:34:59If yours is actually better than mine, I'll quit as TA right here.
00:35:03Deal.
00:35:05Alpha Julian Ho-Frost Pack doesn't need another report that looks good on paper.
00:35:08You need a plan that keeps your patrols alive for the first 48 hours after the border is breached.
00:35:13Every critical detail goes on one sheet at every patrol station.
00:35:16Route markers, scent line changes, wind direction, evacuation points, every radio check.
00:35:20Everything gets verified twice.
00:35:22No more passing warnings through three different people across the ridge before anyone can act.
00:35:25When something goes wrong, the outpost should know first.
00:35:27The Alpha shouldn't have to wait until a casualty list lands on his desk to find out where the system
00:35:31failed.
00:35:32I'll admit it. This is good.
00:35:33Actually, no.
00:35:34This is the first plan I've heard that treats my people like people instead of pieces on a board.
00:35:38This is exactly what I wanted.
00:35:39Hofer and PAC will sign the joint defense training agreement with PAC.
00:35:41Have your people draw off the council paperwork.
00:35:43You backed the right person this time.
00:35:45Ms. Calloway, well done.
00:35:47Thank you, Alpha.
00:35:48Ms. Pemberton, you're done as my TA.
00:35:50Go to the registry and collect whatever stipend you're still owed.
00:35:53Alpha, please. Just give me one more chance.
00:35:55I'll change. I'll do whatever you want. I swear.
00:35:57This is an academy, not a place for you to pad your resume and feed your ego.
00:36:00I'll ask you one more time. You've never seen Ms. Calloway's proposal before today?
00:36:05You're a TA. Reviewing student assignment supposals is literally your job.
00:36:09If you can't even do that, what exactly are you useful for?
00:36:11Alpha, every time Maren submitted a strategy paper, Ms. Pemberton either put her own name on it or threw it
00:36:17away.
00:36:18No, that's not true.
00:36:19Always had it out for Maren.
00:36:21She said Maren was wolf-less and had nobody backing her at Cinder Hollow, so no one would care what
00:36:25happened to her.
00:36:27She said Maren was easy to push around.
00:36:29Good. Then we're done here.
00:36:31Corbin, handle it.
00:36:32Yes, Alpha.
00:36:33Alpha, please! You can't do this to me!
00:36:35Maren, this isn't over!
00:36:37Babies. Mom finally stood up for herself today.
00:36:39And your dad helped me too.
00:36:46That's enough for today.
00:36:47Anyone who doesn't need to stay for combat training or the review is dismissed.
00:36:51Go get some rest.
00:36:55Not even a thank you, little dove.
00:36:57Your dad told Mommy she did a good job today.
00:37:00When my next paycheck comes in, I'll buy you the best prenatal vitamins I can afford.
00:37:04But I still have to keep you hidden a little longer.
00:37:07It's for your own good.
00:37:09No one can know there are three of you.
00:37:12And no one can know who your father is.
00:37:14Not until I'm sure nobody can take you away from me.
00:37:16Mommy loves you so, so much.
00:37:25What is he doing here?
00:37:27Alpha, it's pretty late. Is something wrong?
00:37:32Has the Alpha been sick lately?
00:37:34Why? Does he keep acting like he's pregnant too?
00:37:37Alpha, you don't look so good. Are you sick?
00:37:43This is what you're having for dinner?
00:37:45Do you want it? You can have it. I'm not that hungry anyway.
00:37:51Alpha Ashworth, what is all this?
00:37:53I brought you dinner.
00:37:54Dinner? Did he bring the entire Pack House kitchen up here?
00:37:57Sit down and eat.
00:37:59You planning to stand there all night? Sit.
00:38:02Okay, sorry.
00:38:04This is enough food for a whole family.
00:38:06You're practically skin and bones.
00:38:08Finish the milk, eat the beef.
00:38:10You need more food right now.
00:38:12Especially since you're eating for...
00:38:14Eating for what?
00:38:16To make up for all that training.
00:38:19Finish your food.
00:38:19Leave one bite on that plate and I'll dock your work stud stipend.
00:38:23Whatever. Food this good would be a shame to waste.
00:38:26Maren Calloway, you fucking bitch!
00:38:28Get your ass out here!
00:38:30Maren Calloway, get your ass out here!
00:38:33Shhh.
00:38:34Alpha, I'll get the door.
00:38:35Please don't make a sound.
00:38:41You got me kicked out of my TA position and now your proposal gets picked for the Joint Defense Project?
00:38:46You're not getting away with that.
00:38:48I didn't do anything to you.
00:38:50You buried my proposal and used your TA position to bully students.
00:38:54Save it.
00:38:55You're gonna pay for what you did tonight.
00:39:00The Alpha is the one who removed you as a TA.
00:39:03If you have a problem, take it up with him.
00:39:14Alpha?
00:39:16What are you doing in her room?
00:39:17That's none of your business.
00:39:22What are you doing?
00:39:23Corbin, add tonight's assault to her disciplinary record.
00:39:25Cinder Hollow will no longer offer her any position to the PAC Council Recommendation Committee.
00:39:29Send her full record to every allied academy and PAC.
00:39:31Alpha, I was wrong!
00:39:32Take her away.
00:39:34Please give me one more chance!
00:39:39So, should we finish dinner?
00:39:41Sure.
00:39:44That's it? He's just letting it go?
00:39:46Is there something you want to tell me?
00:39:50I'm so sorry! Let me clean that up!
00:39:52Damn it! Why am I making it worse?
00:39:54What exactly are you hiding from me?
00:39:56Does he already know I'm pregnant?
00:39:58Is that why he brought all this food?
00:40:00To calm me down before taking me to the hospital?
00:40:02I already know you're pregnant.
00:40:04I want to hear it from you.
00:40:06I'm not here to make things harder for you.
00:40:08I'll tell you.
00:40:09But promise me you won't get mad.
00:40:10I'm pregnant. With triplets.
00:40:13But the babies have nothing to do with you.
00:40:15Nothing to do with me?
00:40:17Right.
00:40:18I'll take care of everything myself.
00:40:19I won't cause any trouble for you or Cinder Hollow.
00:40:23I'll raise them myself.
00:40:25Please don't make me give them up.
00:40:26When did I ever say?
00:40:28And please don't kick me out of the academy.
00:40:29I need the income and I have to keep my straight A loan forgiveness so I can take care of
00:40:33mom.
00:40:33The academy can't kick a student out just because she's pregnant.
00:40:36What kind of person do you think I am?
00:40:39Listen to me. I am not going to hurt you and I am not going to hurt the babies.
00:40:42But my children are not going to be hidden away and they're not going to be born without their father
00:40:46or the Ashworth family protecting them.
00:40:48Your children?
00:40:53Bring your photo ID.
00:40:54Why? Are you taking me to Dr. Whithull's clinic?
00:40:57No.
00:40:57Then where are we going?
00:40:58To the county clerk's office. We're applying for a marriage license.
00:41:00Marriage?
00:41:01You're marrying me. My children will be publicly acknowledged by their father and the Ashworth family.
00:41:05He's the alpha. I'm just a wolf-less student. Marrying him means the entire pack will be watching me.
00:41:10After the babies are born, I'll set up a separate $1 billion trust for you and the children.
00:41:14Whether you stay with the Ashworth family or leave afterwards will be entirely up to you.
00:41:18The Neurological Research Institute has already put together a treatment plan for your mother.
00:41:21The new therapy may slow her condition and could help restore some of her memory.
00:41:23Do you actually recognize me again?
00:41:25The doctors say it's possible, but they can't promise anything.
00:41:28Mom needs treatment and my babies need a secure future.
00:41:36I really married the alpha?
00:41:41Move out of the guest wing and into my private suite.
00:41:43I'll have people take care of you and the babies.
00:41:48I can't take this.
00:41:50The card is in your name.
00:41:52The Ashworth family account covers the bill, and there's no preset spending limit.
00:41:55I really don't need it. I have money for my work-study job.
00:41:59Use it for prenatal care, medication, and anything the babies need.
00:42:02I can't cut corners on check-ups or anything the babies need.
00:42:05Thank you, Alpha.
00:42:06Alpha?
00:42:07Alistair.
00:42:10Come on. Let's go home.
00:42:15Welcome home, Alpha, Mrs. Ashworth.
00:42:20I can do it myself.
00:42:21Don't bend down.
00:42:26How does he know more about what pregnant women should avoid than I do?
00:42:29The house manager will handle anything you need day to day, and Margeet will take care of your meal.
00:42:34If there's anything you'd like to eat, or anything you can't stomach, just let me know, Mrs. Ashworth.
00:42:39Dr. Whitworth's pregnancy care plan will be sent over, too.
00:42:44You don't have to be so formal. It makes me uncomfortable.
00:42:46Alpha, your grandfather called. He'd like you to have dinner at the family Desate tonight.
00:42:51Tell him I'm not coming tonight. Prepare something light. I'll have dinner with her.
00:42:54Mrs. Vivian Langford just returned from Italy. She's at the estate of-
00:42:57Vivian Langford?
00:42:59Vivian's back?
00:43:02Actually, there's something I need to talk to her about.
00:43:05Get some rest. I'll be back soon.
00:43:08The Langfords and Ashworths have been allies for years. The elders have always thought highly of Miss Langford.
00:43:13And what about Mrs. Ashworth?
00:43:15Out!
00:43:17We didn't have much time, so this is all we could prepare for now. We chose looser clothes, but if
00:43:22anything feels uncomfortable, we'll replace it.
00:43:24All of this is for me?
00:43:26Yes, ma'am. The bathwater is set to the temperature Dr. Whitfield recommended.
00:43:31This is the Alpha's bathroom, isn't it?
00:43:33The Alpha arranged this himself. He doesn't stay here often, so you don't need to worry.
00:43:37Babies, your dad is the Alpha, and your mom is just a wolf-less student. Even if mommy leaves the
00:43:42Ashfield family someday, I'll always love you.
00:43:49Alistair, what's wrong? Try some ginger ale. It was the only thing that helped my nausea when I was pregnant
00:43:53with your father.
00:43:54No need. I'll have margarita stock ten bottles. I'm skipping dinner tonight.
00:43:57Sit down. Vivian just got back from Italy, and the Langfords have been our allies for years. You can't even
00:44:02stay for one welcome home dinner?
00:44:04The Langfords are our allies. Vivian is not my mate. The last time I ate at a dinner you arranged,
00:44:08I ended up poisoned with wolf spank.
00:44:10I'm not touching anything you arranged for me again.
00:44:12Don't fight because of me. I'm only here for a visit.
00:44:15The Joint Defense Project could use a resources consultant. Vivian would be a good fit.
00:44:20We don't need an outside consultant right now.
00:44:22You didn't come back tonight to see Vivian?
00:44:24I do need to speak with her, but not for the reason you think.
00:44:27Come with me to the sitting room.
00:44:32Is that your mother's diamond?
00:44:33You studied resource finance and jewelry design. I want you to design a ring with it. I owe her a
00:44:39real proposal.
00:44:40Who are you proposing to? Does your grandfather know?
00:44:42Not yet. When she's ready, I'll bring her here to meet my grandparents. Your designs are simple and elegant. I
00:44:48think she'll like that.
00:44:49You're putting a lot of thought into this. You must really care about her.
00:44:52She deserves the best. You'll be paid your standard design fee, and the timber transport proposal will go through the
00:44:58normal final review process.
00:44:59Our families have worked together for years. You don't need to pay me for a favor like this. But once
00:45:04you give her the ring, you have to introduce me.
00:45:06Thank you. I'll wait for your design.
00:45:10I'll find out who she is.
00:45:13No. Please don't hurt my babies.
00:45:18Don't be afraid, little dove. No one's gonna hurt you or the babies.
00:45:24I'm right here.
00:45:32Why are you up so early?
00:45:35If I don't get up now, I'm gonna be late for class.
00:45:38You're pregnant with triplets. You can take some time off from the academy.
00:45:42No way. I still need to finish my degree. What if we get divorced someday?
00:45:47We've been married less than 24 hours, and you're already planning our divorce?
00:45:51No! Becoming a PAC strategist is my dream. I still need to finish school and complete the joint defense plan.
00:45:58You really like the academy that much?
00:46:00I do.
00:46:01Alright. Come in.
00:46:06It's snowing outside, so we brought a few warmer coats for today.
00:46:09That one. I can put it on myself.
00:46:11The Alpha said you're carrying triplets. You don't need to do these things yourself.
00:46:16I'm not comfortable having someone dress me.
00:46:19So you'd rather have me do it?
00:46:20That's not what I meant.
00:46:22Everyone out.
00:46:26Come on. Take off the robe first.
00:46:28No, thanks.
00:46:30Are you really that scared of me? You think I'm gonna eat you alive?
00:46:40Alpha, traffic's backed up ahead. We're not in a hurry.
00:46:43You're not, but I am. They dock practical points if you're late to combat training. The academy's right there. I'll
00:46:47walk from here.
00:46:52One minute late is still late. What's the point of checking in now?
00:46:56The system will record what time I got here. Move.
00:46:59Harper's a senior. Now that Bianca's out, she's the most likely person to become the next TA.
00:47:04Until they appoint a new TA, somebody has to keep this class under control.
00:47:08Starting today.
00:47:09Anyone who's late gets bathroom duty!
00:47:13Go get the cleaning supplies.
00:47:16You still don't get it, do you?
00:47:18Around here, rank matters more than grades.
00:47:20My father commands Cinder Hollow's Delta Patrol.
00:47:22You don't even have a wolf.
00:47:24What makes you think you can compete with me?
00:47:26No matter how good my grades are, all they see is where I come from.
00:47:32Alpha, Bianca's gone. Someone has to keep this class in control.
00:47:35And this is how you keep order?
00:47:36Maren was late and refused to follow instructions.
00:47:39I only told her to clean the bathrooms.
00:47:41Record Maren's arrival time is 8.01.
00:47:43One minute late. Record it according to academy policy.
00:47:46But you're not a TA.
00:47:47You have no authority to stop her from checking in or punish any student.
00:47:51Document her, blocking a student from checking in,
00:47:53handing out unauthorized punishment, and physically dragging a student.
00:47:57Send it to the academy disciplinary office.
00:47:59Yes, Alpha.
00:48:00My father commands a Delta Patrol, and you're disciplining me over some wolf-less girl?
00:48:04I'm documenting what I saw with my own eyes.
00:48:06In my class, your performance and record are what count.
00:48:09Your last name doesn't earn you points.
00:48:12Come with me to the disciplinary office.
00:48:14Go train. Come to my office after class.
00:48:18Why does the Alpha keep showing up around Maren lately?
00:48:20There's no way the Alpha would choose a wolf-less student.
00:48:23He just knows she's pregnant and hasn't been feeling well.
00:48:26He only stepped in because he's worried about the babies.
00:48:28It doesn't mean he has feelings for me.
00:48:30The Alpha told you to go to his office after class.
00:48:32You should probably head over now.
00:48:34Alpha, you wanted to see me?
00:48:36Come here.
00:48:38Alpha.
00:48:38It's just the two of us in here.
00:48:40Alistair.
00:48:41Say it again.
00:48:45Alistair.
00:48:45Stop avoiding me every time you see me.
00:48:48Okay. Can I go now?
00:48:51Whitker said ginger ale can help with the nausea.
00:48:54Drink some before you go.
00:48:58Thanks.
00:49:04Alistair.
00:49:05You're holding me too tight.
00:49:16Alistair.
00:49:17She's the one Alistair's having that ring made for.
00:49:23Alpha, I'll get going then.
00:49:24Wait.
00:49:29Here.
00:49:31Now go.
00:49:32Okay.
00:49:35You were just in there.
00:49:36What were Vivian and the Alpha talking about?
00:49:37I don't know.
00:49:38She's the Langford heir.
00:49:39Pure-blooded, old money, and she just got back from Italy.
00:49:41People around here have always thought Vivian would become Cinder Hollow's Luna.
00:49:45She has a wolf, a powerful family, and she knows Alistair's world.
00:49:48What do I have?
00:49:49I should get to training.
00:49:53Next time, knock before you come in.
00:49:57Even me?
00:49:58This is the Academy, not the Ashford estate.
00:50:01Does that rule apply to the student who was just in here?
00:50:03She's different.
00:50:04She's the one you're having the ring made for?
00:50:07Yeah.
00:50:09Of course not.
00:50:10I'm happy you've found someone you care about.
00:50:15Alistair, what's wrong?
00:50:16Try some ginger ale.
00:50:18It was the only thing that helped my nausea when I was pregnant with your father.
00:50:20The ginger ale is for her.
00:50:21She's pregnant.
00:50:22If the pups are gone, he won't have a reason to marry her anymore.
00:50:28How's the ring design coming along?
00:50:30The ring should feel like her, but I don't even know what she likes.
00:50:33Maren's running the joint defense project, and she doesn't like strangers prying into her personal life.
00:50:36Don't put her on the spot.
00:50:38Do I really look like some scary rogue?
00:50:40Then let me join the project. I can get to know her while we work together.
00:50:43You'll come on as an outside resources and budget consultant.
00:50:45You'll only handle the budget, supplies, and resource allocation.
00:50:49Anything project related, you go directly through Maren.
00:50:51Fine. I'll be nice to your girlfriend.
00:50:53She's not my girlfriend. She's my wife.
00:50:55We just haven't made it public at the academy yet.
00:50:59Vivian Langfield will be joining the joint defense project as our outside resources and budget consultant.
00:51:06What made you want to consult on an academy project?
00:51:09Alistair asked me himself.
00:51:10The alpha asked you personally?
00:51:12He did.
00:51:18The drug's already in the shake.
00:51:20Once the pups are gone, let's see what chance you have on becoming Cinder Hollow's Luna.
00:51:24Maren, right?
00:51:26This one's for you.
00:51:29Thank you, Miss Langford, but I can't have caffeine.
00:51:32It's a strawberry shake.
00:51:33No caffeine.
00:51:34Unless you're allergic to strawberries too?
00:51:36I'm not.
00:51:45I'm sorry, Miss Langford. I really can't drink anything right now. I'll have it when my stomach settles down.
00:51:49At least take a sip while it's still cold. There's no caffeine in it.
00:51:51I really can't.
00:51:52I brought drinks for the whole team.
00:51:54And you're the only one who won't even touch yours.
00:51:56Did I do something to offend you?
00:51:57No, I'm not trying to be rude to you.
00:51:59Miss Langford brought something for everyone. You're the only one refusing.
00:52:01Just take one sip, Maren.
00:52:03Miss Langford, I'm not rejecting you. It's just morning sickness. I don't feel well.
00:52:06I was just trying to make everyone on the team feel welcome. Now it looks like I'm making you uncomfortable.
00:52:11Alistair brought her onto the project. I can't let this turn into a scene.
00:52:15Fine.
00:52:18Alistair, what are you doing here? Maren and I were just talking.
00:52:21Maren said no. That should have been the end of it.
00:52:24She brought drinks for the whole team. There's nothing wrong with that shake.
00:52:28She brought one for everyone. Miss Langfield was just trying to be nice.
00:52:32Then why are you crying?
00:52:34I turned her down and she thought I was rejecting her.
00:52:39I brought drinks for the whole team. There's nothing wrong with that shake.
00:52:42So do I.
00:52:43What?
00:52:44She said no. She doesn't owe you an explanation.
00:52:51Of course.
00:52:54Finish it.
00:52:56Satisfied?
00:52:57We're leaving.
00:53:06She's wolf-less.
00:53:07What makes her think she's good enough to be his Luna?
00:53:10Harper Reed. You know Maren Calloway?
00:53:12She's the reason I got dragged into a disciplinary hearing.
00:53:15Tell me everything you know about her.
00:53:16What's in it for me?
00:53:17A paid internship with one of the Lanford family projects.
00:53:20Send me everything you can find on Maren.
00:53:21Do that and the internship is yours.
00:53:25Corbin, drive. They're gonna see us.
00:53:27It won't start.
00:53:28This car breaks down too?
00:53:33You'd rather hide under the seat than let anyone see us together?
00:53:35If an instructor and a student hide a relationship, the Academy can investigate us.
00:53:38We're married. The Academy requires disclosure and reclusal from grading.
00:53:41We don't need their permission.
00:53:43The disclosure and grading reclusion paperwork is ready.
00:53:45File it tomorrow.
00:53:49Easy. Take it slow.
00:53:52How did you know?
00:53:53I can feel your nausea through our mate bond.
00:53:57So every time I feel sick, you feel it too?
00:53:59Yeah. So stop pretending you're fine when you're not.
00:54:02I'm not pretending. For our pups, it's worth it.
00:54:04Drive.
00:54:05I thought the car wouldn't start.
00:54:07Looks like it made a pretty quick recovery.
00:54:15Alpha, we're here.
00:54:16Grey wolf plushie?
00:54:17I want the grey wolf plushie.
00:54:20The grey wolf plushie?
00:54:23What's this grey wolf pluffy she's talking about?
00:54:25It's a limited edition collectible plush.
00:54:27The latest drop sold out in minutes.
00:54:29Find one by morning.
00:54:30Yes, Alpha.
00:54:37Alpha, dinner is ready.
00:54:39Let her sleep.
00:54:40I'm going to the family estate to get some of my grandmother's ginger snaps.
00:54:50Maren, we're having our high school reunion at the Silver Pline.
00:54:53Supper club tonight. You have to come.
00:54:55It's kind of a bad time for me.
00:54:57You've skipped every reunion we've had.
00:54:59Mr. Shaw's here tonight and he was just asking about you.
00:55:01Mr. Shaw's there?
00:55:02Yeah.
00:55:02Okay.
00:55:03I'll come.
00:55:07I'll eat when I get back.
00:55:12Take me to the Silver Pines Supper club.
00:55:16You drove all the way.
00:55:18Back here just for some cookies?
00:55:20I wanted some.
00:55:21Is that a problem?
00:55:28Alistair?
00:55:29Are you just going to keep walking?
00:55:30Or are you going to tell me what I did wrong?
00:55:32That shake.
00:55:33Maren said no and you kept pushing her to drink it.
00:55:36That's not like you.
00:55:37I was just trying to make her feel welcome.
00:55:39Maybe.
00:55:40But the way you reacted made me suspicious.
00:55:43If I find out you hurt my mate or my pugs, not even the Langford family will be able
00:55:48to protect you.
00:55:48You think I put something in the shake?
00:55:50I'm not accusing you of anything.
00:55:51I'm warning you.
00:55:54Wait.
00:55:54If I cross the line, I can apologize.
00:55:56I'm not the one you owe an apology to.
00:55:57I'll apologize to Maren in person.
00:55:59Then do it now.
00:56:00Fine.
00:56:00I'll come with you.
00:56:01A wolf-less girl will never hold on to the Luna title.
00:56:10She hasn't shown up to a single reunion since graduation.
00:56:13Guess she finally decided to grace us with her presence.
00:56:16She used to live off student aid and she doesn't even have a wolf.
00:56:19There's no way she paid for that outfit herself.
00:56:22Maybe she finally found a pack willing to take her in.
00:56:26After all these years, all they still see is the wolf-less girl.
00:56:31Come on in.
00:56:31Look who else showed up.
00:56:34Maren.
00:56:35It's been a long time.
00:56:36Mr. Shaw.
00:56:39Mr. Shaw was just asking when you get here.
00:56:41She was always your favorite student.
00:56:42I remember all my students.
00:56:44And I remember this was your favorite.
00:56:46You still remember after all these years.
00:56:52Maren, what's wrong?
00:56:54My stomach hurt.
00:56:55Let's get you to a hospital.
00:56:58Alistair, what's wrong?
00:57:00Get Dr. Witweker to the private suite.
00:57:02Maren's having pain in her lower abdomen.
00:57:03Alpha, she went to the Silver Pine Supper Club.
00:57:06Send me her location.
00:57:06The driver just sent it over.
00:57:08I'll forward it to you now.
00:57:11I'll take you to the hospital.
00:57:20I was just about to take her to the hospital.
00:57:22That won't be necessary.
00:57:25And you are?
00:57:25My combat training instructor.
00:57:28And you are?
00:57:29This is Mr. Shaw.
00:57:31He was my teacher in high school.
00:57:33Nice to meet you, Mr. Shaw.
00:57:34I haven't had dinner yet.
00:57:36Since we're all here, let's eat together.
00:57:38No, thanks.
00:57:39I just want to go home.
00:57:40You were in too much pain to stand a minute ago.
00:57:42Eat something first, then I'll take you home.
00:57:46Maren said you were her high school teacher.
00:57:48You look really young.
00:57:50Mr. Shaw won a statewide award for his physics research.
00:57:52You came here with Mrs. Langfield.
00:57:54I assumed the two of you were close.
00:57:56The Langfields and the Ashlands have been allies for years.
00:57:59Alistair and I grew up in the same circle.
00:58:01That's all it is.
00:58:03Have some juice.
00:58:05Thanks.
00:58:06Maren was one of the best students I ever taught.
00:58:08She's always been exceptional.
00:58:10Yeah.
00:58:11I know.
00:58:13Alistair's always been a little intense.
00:58:15Don't take it personally, Mr. Shaw.
00:58:17Did you forget why you're here?
00:58:19Maren, I crossed a line earlier today. I'm sorry.
00:58:22I accept your apology.
00:58:24I don't want this to get in the way of us working together.
00:58:31It's getting late.
00:58:32Marlon, I'll take you home.
00:58:36There's something I need to talk to Mr. Shaw about.
00:58:38Okay, let's step outside.
00:58:42We should probably get going too.
00:58:44Come to Silver Pine and take Vivian home.
00:58:45Yes, Alpha.
00:58:46You're not coming with me?
00:58:48Corbin will take you home.
00:58:51I found out later those scholarships were actually you covering my application fees.
00:58:55And putting money in my lunch account.
00:58:57You weren't supposed to find out.
00:58:59I donated the same amount to the school student assistance fund.
00:59:02Now someone else who needs help can get the same chance I did.
00:59:05You did good, Marlon.
00:59:06Are you seeing anyone?
00:59:07I'm married.
00:59:09I guess I missed my chance.
00:59:10I'll get a ride myself.
00:59:12If you take me home, my husband might get the wrong idea.
00:59:14Then I shouldn't make things more complicated.
00:59:16Good night, Maren.
00:59:19Alistair?
00:59:21You're already back?
00:59:22Where's Vivian?
00:59:23Corbin took her home.
00:59:24I'm gonna take a shower.
00:59:27What's going on between you and Mr. Shaw?
00:59:29He was my teacher.
00:59:30Back up a little.
00:59:31My stomach was hurting earlier.
00:59:33Was he ever anything more than your teacher?
00:59:35No.
00:59:36That's all he ever was.
00:59:37I'm not lying to you.
00:59:38Then what am I?
00:59:40My husband.
00:59:42Then why do you keep pulling away from me?
00:59:53Our prenup never said we had to share a bed.
00:59:56The prenup doesn't decide this.
00:59:57You do.
00:59:58Do you want me to stop?
01:00:01Yes.
01:00:06Look at me.
01:00:07Say my name again.
01:00:08Alistair.
01:00:09Wait.
01:00:10Could this hurt the pups?
01:00:12If anything feels wrong, tell me.
01:00:14I'll stop immediately.
01:00:20Mrs. Ashbird, the alpha is waiting for you downstairs.
01:00:22He has something he wants to show you.
01:00:26The Michigan Applied Physics Prize?
01:00:27This is yours?
01:00:28My name's on it.
01:00:30Mr. Shaw's research came in second that year.
01:00:32You were the one who got first place?
01:00:33Surprised?
01:00:34A little.
01:00:35Come on.
01:00:35We're going to the academy together.
01:00:38Maren, Alistair won't be able to save you today.
01:00:41There's a project delivery waiting for you down at the lower loading dock.
01:00:44It's addressed to you.
01:00:45Why are you the one telling me?
01:00:47Disciplinary services assigned me to work down there.
01:00:49Logistics told me to bring you the slip.
01:00:54Where is it?
01:00:55That's her.
01:00:56Grab her.
01:00:57Let go of me!
01:00:58Help!
01:01:01Mr. Thorne?
01:01:02That's her.
01:01:03Because of her, the alpha returned your academy donation and refused to renew your northern
01:01:06supply contract.
01:01:07She's even prettier than the pictures.
01:01:08You'll get every penny of the hundred grand I promised you.
01:01:11This is kidnapping.
01:01:12The PAC council won't let you get away with this.
01:01:14Nobody knows you ever came down here.
01:01:16I'm Alistair's mate, and these are his pups.
01:01:18If you touch me, he will find you.
01:01:19Vivian is the one who's going to be Luna.
01:01:22You're just some wolf-less student.
01:01:24I've never had a woman pairing pups before.
01:01:27The alpha's mate?
01:01:29Then let's see if he can find you before this van is gone.
01:01:34Get away from me!
01:01:36Alistair can feel every time I get hurt.
01:01:38You don't even have a wolf.
01:01:40Who's going to believe the alpha actually claimed you as his mate?
01:01:44If he can feel it, then let's make sure he hurts right along with you.
01:01:52Alpha, Maren's missing.
01:01:54Her phone and files are still in the project office.
01:01:58The last security footage shows Harper taking her into the lower service corridor.
01:02:03Lock down every academy exit.
01:02:05Pull the security footage and access lies for the main building, service corridors, and loading dock.
01:02:09The pack house guards are already locking down the lower exits.
01:02:12Maybe she'll just step for a while?
01:02:14She wouldn't leave her phone and project fires behind.
01:02:29You're not getting away with this!
01:02:34Let's go of me!
01:02:36Alistair!
01:02:38Let's go of me!
01:02:40Alistair!
01:02:42Murder!
01:03:02Don't touch me!
01:03:05Maren, look at me.
01:03:06It's me.
01:03:08You really came!
01:03:11I'm here.
01:03:11I'm here.
01:03:12You're safe now.
01:03:12She said she was your mate!
01:03:14I thought she was lying!
01:03:16Now you know.
01:03:18Preserve the security footage, access logs, and medical records.
01:03:21Submit every charge to the pack council.
01:03:23Kidnapping my mate, harming my pups, no deals.
01:03:26Yes, Alpha.
01:03:28The doctor's waiting at the pack house.
01:03:30I'm taking you to him now.
01:03:32The bleeding has stopped, and all three pups have steady heartbeats.
01:03:36We still need to keep an eye on her palm and the back of her head.
01:03:39She shouldn't be alone tonight.
01:03:40If she starts bleeding again or gets dizzy, call me immediately.
01:03:43You can let Dr. Wicker do that.
01:03:46I'll do it.
01:03:47I should have protected you better.
01:03:50Until we find out who's behind this, pack house guards stay with you.
01:03:53This wasn't your fault.
01:03:55Where's Harper?
01:03:56Academy security has her in an interview room.
01:03:58The pack council already sent people to take over.
01:04:00Tell Academy security to turn on the recorder.
01:04:02Yes, Alpha.
01:04:04Take care of her.
01:04:07Who told you to kidnap Maren?
01:04:12You couldn't have arranged Baxter and two rogues on your own.
01:04:15Nobody told me to do anything.
01:04:17Give me a name.
01:04:18Whatever you say goes on the record, and straight to the pack council.
01:04:22Get Maren down to the lower storage area.
01:04:24Once it's done, one million dollars goes into your account.
01:04:27What if something goes wrong?
01:04:28Then keep your mouth shut.
01:04:30If you say my name, every piece of evidence will point back to you.
01:04:35And your father's Delta rank won't be enough to save you.
01:04:39Last chance.
01:04:40Who's behind this?
01:04:42There is no one else.
01:04:44I contacted Baxter and lured Maren down to the lower storage area.
01:04:48I'm a senior, and my father commands a Delta patrol unit.
01:04:52Why should some wolfless girl get everything over me?
01:04:54And end up as the Alpha's mate?
01:04:56Maren doesn't need your approval to prove what she's capable of.
01:05:00Keep digging through her calls, accounts, and everyone she's been in contact with.
01:05:03Yes, Alpha.
01:05:10You're staying at the pack house and resting today.
01:05:12Can I at least keep working on the joint defense plan from here?
01:05:15No.
01:05:16Whitaker put you on medical leave.
01:05:17Is that going to hurt my project grade?
01:05:20Not one point.
01:05:21All you need to do is rest.
01:05:24Alpha, the pack council representatives are here.
01:05:26The study is ready.
01:05:27Stay here and get some sun.
01:05:29I'll have lunch with you as soon as the meeting's over.
01:05:35If Mercer Logistics joins the joint defense project,
01:05:38we can finally put this plan into practice.
01:05:42How's Maren doing?
01:05:43She and the pups are stable.
01:05:47She got away again.
01:05:53Sorry, I didn't realize you were in a meeting.
01:05:55Wait for me outside.
01:05:57I need to ask you something.
01:05:59Give me ten minutes.
01:06:11Mercer Logistics is taking proposals for Northern Transport Security at the Miss Lounge tonight.
01:06:17I want to give Mercer my plan myself.
01:06:20Wither told you to stay at the pack house today.
01:06:22This deal could be huge for the joint defense project.
01:06:25I'll have Corbin contact Mercer and set up a formal meeting.
01:06:28Once Whitaker clears you to go out, you can pitch it to him yourself.
01:06:31You're not going to have someone else pitch it for me?
01:06:33It's your plan.
01:06:38The doctors say you've been doing really well lately.
01:06:41Mrs. Calloway.
01:06:42I'm Alistair.
01:06:44Do you remember me?
01:06:45You're the alpha who helped us that night in the rain.
01:06:48And you're Maren's instructor.
01:06:50And her husband.
01:06:51Husband?
01:06:52Maren married you?
01:06:53Yes.
01:06:54Then why isn't she here with you?
01:06:56She's been having a rough time with the pregnancy, so she's resting at the pack house.
01:07:00I'm here to take you to see her.
01:07:02She's feeling sick again?
01:07:06Hey, hey.
01:07:08Take me to her right now.
01:07:16Let's go.
01:07:18Aren't you supposed to be at the academy?
01:07:21The meeting ended early.
01:07:23Alistair left the study in the middle of it.
01:07:26What happened?
01:07:28Maren Calloway.
01:07:29Who's Maren Calloway?
01:07:31She's a wolf-less student in Alistair's combat training class,
01:07:34and she's the one who designed the joint defense plan.
01:07:36She's also living in his private suite now.
01:07:39Alistair moved one of his students into the pack house.
01:07:42There are some things that aren't mine to explain.
01:07:45You should ask him yourselves.
01:07:49Tell the driver we're going to the pack house.
01:07:52Now.
01:07:53Yes, sir.
01:07:54The wolf-less girl.
01:07:56The Ash Thralls will never accept her.
01:08:06The Alpha went to the Miss Lounge for the Northern Route fundraiser.
01:08:09Ethan Mercer and several pack council representatives are there, too.
01:08:12He'll be back before 10.
01:08:13There's no time to set up a formal meeting.
01:08:15Mercer leaves Michigan tomorrow morning.
01:08:18I have to get this proposal in front of him tonight.
01:08:26May I see your invitation, please?
01:08:28I'm in charge of Cinder Hollow Academy's joint defense proposal.
01:08:31I need to speak with Ethan Murren.
01:08:33I'm sorry, but your name isn't on the guest list.
01:08:35Mr. Mercer's in a private reception right now.
01:08:37I can make sure he gets your proposal.
01:08:38No, thank you.
01:08:39I'll wait for him here.
01:08:46You got married and still haven't introduced her to any of us.
01:08:50She's injured.
01:08:50She's supposed to be resting at the pack house right now.
01:08:55I can't smell a wolf on you.
01:08:57Who let a wolf-less in here?
01:08:58I'm only here to deliver a proposal.
01:08:59Please move.
01:09:02Everyone in there has rank.
01:09:03You don't belong here.
01:09:04Fine.
01:09:05I'll leave on my own.
01:09:08Let go of me!
01:09:11Alistair!
01:09:15She told you to let go.
01:09:17Alpha, I was just removing a wolf-less who didn't have an invitation.
01:09:22She's my mate.
01:09:23Save the hallway footage and turn him over to event security.
01:09:26Yes, Alpha.
01:09:30You snuck out here by yourself just to see Ethan Mercer?
01:09:33I have to talk to Ethan Mercer.
01:09:35We'll talk inside.
01:09:39I need Ethan Mercer to see this proposal tonight.
01:09:41So you left the pack house without telling me?
01:09:44He's leaving tomorrow morning.
01:09:46I couldn't wait for a formal meeting.
01:09:48Ethan?
01:09:49Mercer has a proposal she'd like you to look at.
01:09:51Mrs. Ashworth?
01:09:53If I'd known you two knew each other, I wouldn't have spent all that time waiting out front.
01:09:56Let's talk in the conference room.
01:10:04This proposal covers the security gaps along the northern transport route.
01:10:08Would Mercer Logistics be willing to join the Joint Defense Project?
01:10:11Yes.
01:10:12I'll push back my trip tomorrow morning and meet with your project team and the PAC Council representatives.
01:10:17Alistair, did you hear that? He accepted the proposal.
01:10:20I heard.
01:10:21I'll be ready for tomorrow's meeting.
01:10:34Whittler told you to rest.
01:10:36Why didn't you tell me before you left?
01:10:38You're my husband.
01:10:39I shouldn't have ditched the guards and come out here on my own.
01:10:44Did she just say husband?
01:10:48Looks like he's been keeping something from us.
01:11:01Maren, these are my grandparents.
01:11:04This is Maren Calloway.
01:11:06She's my wife and my fated mate.
01:11:09You legally got married and didn't tell the family?
01:11:12The marriage certificate and academy relationship disclosure have both been filed.
01:11:16Whether we announce it to the whole PAC is Maren's decision.
01:11:20Your mate bond has already formed.
01:11:23I can't feel it.
01:11:25I don't have a wolf of my own.
01:11:27Just because you can't feel it doesn't mean it isn't there.
01:11:29She's also bearing three pups.
01:11:31Three?
01:11:32Whitaker's been monitoring me.
01:11:34All three are stable right now.
01:11:37The medical staff will follow Whitmadel's instructions.
01:11:40And the pack house guards will keep you safe.
01:11:43Cinder Hollow will protect you and the pups.
01:11:48The rest of the pack doesn't even know who I am yet.
01:11:51This bracelet belongs to the Luna of the Ashfield family.
01:11:54The mate bond chose you.
01:11:56You don't need anyone else's permission.
01:12:05She doesn't even have a wolf.
01:12:07How can she possibly be Luna?
01:12:09She's Alistair's mate and the woman he chose as his wife.
01:12:13A wolf-less girl with no rank has no right to wear that.
01:12:17I don't have rank.
01:12:18But my father died depending Sildur Hollow on the northern border.
01:12:23He died fighting for this pack.
01:12:25No one gets to decide your worth based on whether you have a wolf.
01:12:29Vivian, the ring commission is over.
01:12:32Give me back my mother's diamond.
01:12:33Because of her?
01:12:35Because of what you did.
01:12:39The one million dollars paid to Harper came from an account controlled by the Langford family.
01:12:43We also recovered your communications with Harper from before Maren's kidnapping.
01:12:49And as for the milkshake, Whitaker had the residue tested.
01:12:52It contained a drug that could induce a miscarriage.
01:12:54You paid Harper to hand my mate over to Baxter and two rogues.
01:12:59And you tried to kill my pups.
01:13:00Those records don't prove I gave the order.
01:13:03Our money, your messages, and the drug in that milkshake prove enough.
01:13:06The pack council has issued a detention order.
01:13:09The Langfords and the Ashwarns have been allies for generations.
01:13:12An alliance doesn't put you above pack law.
01:13:16My mother's diamond.
01:13:18Now.
01:13:31There's someone else waiting for you.
01:13:38Mom?
01:13:39I remembered this recipe today.
01:13:42The cinnamon rolls you loved when you were little.
01:13:44You remember?
01:13:45I remember it clearly today.
01:13:47I was scared I'd forget again, so I wrote it down.
01:13:52You actually found one.
01:13:54You asked for it in your sleep.
01:13:57The mate bond chose us first.
01:13:59Then we signed an agreement and made the marriage legal.
01:14:02But I still owe you a real proposal.
01:14:05Maren, this time, will you choose me?
01:14:07Will you take me as your husband and your mate?
01:14:09Yes, I will.
01:14:21Del's recipe. I made them myself.
01:14:28They taste just like moms.
01:14:30Then I think I deserve a reward.
01:14:36Alistair, the pups are coming.
01:14:38Call Whittaker. Get the car out front.
01:14:41It hurts so bad.
01:14:44Look at me. Squeeze my hand.
01:14:49Labor has started.
01:14:50We need to deliver all three pups by C-section.
01:14:53The OR is ready.
01:14:56I'm scared.
01:14:57I'm staying right here with you.
01:15:00If Maren wants you with her, go scrub in.
01:15:02I want him with me.
01:15:06First puff is out and doing great.
01:15:12Are you hurting anywhere?
01:15:17Where are the babies?
01:15:19They're all healthy.
01:15:20They're all healthy.
01:15:21They're in the nursery.
01:15:23I saw them, but I wanted to stay until you woke up.
01:15:29I've been waiting outside the OR this whole time.
01:15:31They finally let me come see you.
01:15:34Mom, did it hurt this much when you had me?
01:15:36It did.
01:15:37But when I saw you, all I felt was happiness.
01:15:41Good night, my pups.
01:15:43They've had you all day.
01:15:44Are you jealous of your own pups?
01:15:46Yeah.
01:15:47The rest of the night is mine.
01:15:50Say good night to them first.
01:15:51Good night, pups.
01:15:53Call us if they need anything.
01:16:02Call us if they needَ
01:16:02Give us an excuse and give us advice for her.
01:16:03Call us if we can give you anything.