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lectura de poder, y esta serie tiene una trampa muy bien puesta.

Los tres lobos parecen los fuertes. Tienen presencia, tienen carácter, ocupan el espacio. Pero su fuerza depende de que ella los mantenga: la casa, la comida, la razón por la que están juntos.

La serpiente es lo contrario. No tiene nada, no pide nada y no necesita que nadie lo sostenga. Por eso es el único que puede quedarse cuando todo lo demás se cae.

Y el detalle que lo decide todo: cuando la familia le impone un matrimonio, ella no discute. Acepta. Y esa aceptación es la primera vez en toda la serie que ella mueve una pieza sin que nadie lo vea venir.

El poder aquí no es quien grita más. Es quien no necesita permiso.

✨ Lo que me gustó:
- Los lobos nunca pierden su estatus. Simplemente deja de importar.
- Silas no quita a nadie del medio. Solo está donde tiene que estar.

✨ Resumen: el que puede irse en cualquier momento es el que se queda por elección.

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

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