I slowly regained consciousness with a heavy pain in my chest, the pain unbearable. With a wince as I struggled to open my eyes but couldn’t. 

Where am I? 

The beeping sound of a hospital monitor filled my senses. I felt my wolf stirring within me as if trying to tell me something. 

After trying hard to regain full consciousness, I finally did, my eyes snapping open with a gasp.

The first thing I noticed was the high ceiling above me. My vision was blurry, but it soon cleared as I grumbled weakly, “I didn’t do it…” At that moment, I hadn’t fully regained myself, so my words came out without control. “I didn’t do it…” I repeated, feeling the pain in my chest increase.

Then my memories came flooding back—the betrayal— my death!. How could they have done this to me?

“You’re awake,” a voice said, shocking me. I turned my eyes towards the sound and saw a man sitting there, a magazine in his hand as he flipped through it. 

He was dressed in a suit but I couldn’t see his face.

 My heart leaped in my throat upon seeing them.

Another man sat nearby, wearing a cold expression as he stared at me.

The one staring coldly at me had black hair brushing gently against his face, his silvery eyes that complemented his perfect features boring into mine.

 I gulped just by looking at him. They both exuded an air of danger that sent chills down my spine.

 My wolf stirred within me at the  eye contact we made. Whether it was the fact that he looked gorgeous or the fact that he resembled a predator eyeing its prey, something about him stirred things within me.

The other man closed the magazine in his hands, and he looked similar to the one staring coldly at me. His hair was golden brown, complemented by his beautiful blue eyes. 

He had a calmer aura surrounding him. His features were also perfectly arranged on his face, from his eyes to his nose and lips. 

They were both a sight to behold—it was obvious the gods had taken their time creating something as beautiful as them. 

Were they even real, or had I lost my life and now I was in heaven being watched over by angels? I opened my mouth to speak, but the pain I felt was intense.

My wolf wouldn’t stop stirring within me, adding to my discomfort. I wondered what was happening. Why was she reacting to these two? Just then, my wolf whispered something that shocked me beyond words: *Mate…*

I looked at them in shock, wondering how that was even possible. How could one of these guys be my mate? I had a mate, but he brutally betrayed me. I had heard of second-chance mates, but that was a miracle—it barely happens to anyone.

 Was the Moon Goddess mocking me by giving me a second-chance mate? Was she mocking my suffering and the betrayal I had gone through?

*How can one of them be my mate?* I asked my wolf through a mind link, feeling very confused. There was silence for a while before she finally revealed something, dropping a bombshell on me: *One of them isn’t your mate…* She paused before adding, *Both brothers are…* I was shocked beyond words by what she said. What does she mean, both are? How was that even possible?

“Who are you guys?” I asked the pressing question. They looked at me for a while, not saying a word, forcing me to ask, “How are both of you my mates? That doesn’t make any sense.” I groaned in pain, trying to soothe my growing headache.

I didn’t miss the low growl that escaped one of the brothers.

“I’m Tyler Grey, and this is…” the one with the golden brown hair introduced, glancing at his brother before adding, “Alec Grey.” Tyler and Alec Grey… where have I heard that name before? I sat up straight, and that was when I noticed—my bump. 

It was gone. I placed my hand on my stomach as I looked at them, then back at my stomach. My eyes glistened with tears as I looked at them.

“My baby, where is he?” I asked, panic setting in. No, there’s no way I lost my baby. 

“Where the fuck is my baby?” I asked, my hands shaking as I pulled away the hospital sheet, ready to stand up, but Alec finally spoke, his voice powerful.

“Your babies are fine, and you will see them soon.” I froze at his words.

“Babies?” I asked, but they didn’t say a word. I held my head, feeling a growing headache, and just then someone entered the room. Upon seeing the two men seated opposite me, the person bowed and said,

“The doctors said we can see them now.” They looked at me, then back at him, dismissing him. Tyler then rose to his feet, walked towards a wheelchair, and wheeled it to me.

“The Moon Goddess really works in mysterious ways. One moment she tells us we are not destined to have a mate, and now she sends one,” he said, his eyes traveling up and down my frame before adding, “a very interesting one at that…”

“My baby. Take me to see my baby, I need to see my baby,” I said, panicking and trying to control my heartbeat. Alec looked at me before standing up. Just then, he walked toward me, making me panic. 

What was his plan? Before I knew what was happening, he leaned down, his face close to mine, making me gulp as I took in his features more closely. 

I couldn’t help but wonder how someone could look this good. His silver eyes bored into mine, his scent filling my senses. It was so intoxicating, and having him this close sent my wolf spiraling.

Without giving me time to speak, he scooped me into his arms, cradling me gently. I couldn’t help but stare at him as he slowly placed me into the wheelchair. 

Tyler then went behind and started pushing me out of the room. He wheeled me for a while until we finally arrived at the place where my baby or babies were.

Tears rolled down my cheeks as I stared through the transparent glass. I placed my hands on the glass, seeing them in an incubator, looking weak and unhealthy. 

“They are all mine?” I asked. A doctor standing nearby said, “All three of them are. They were born almost three months before their due date due to the stress you endured.”

“ You are lucky the Lycan kings were here to help; things could have turned out very badly.” At the mention of those names, my ears perked up as I turned to look at them. No wonder their names sounded so familiar. 

They were the rumored ruthless and dangerous Lycan Kings of the south who had unleashed a bloodbath in the supernatural underworld, wiping out entire packs and rogue clans in a couple of minutes. 

How are they my mates?

What joke is this? 

How did they even save me? 

Was it one of them who grabbed my hands, preventing me from sinking to the bottom of the river?

The doctor didn’t stop there and continued, “Because your babies were born too early, they are having trouble breathing and are on machines to help them. Unfortunately, this means they are at high risk of not surviving.” 

At that moment, I nearly fell out of my wheelchair, my heart breaking into pieces. 

What have I done to deserve such a horrible fate? Can’t they just take my life and let them live? Why does this have to happen to me?

 “We are doing everything we can, but the next 48 hours will be critical in determining their chances of survival” the doctor added. 

“For the sake of your life, nothing must happen!”

I immediately started sobbing, unable to withstand the pain I was feeling.

“Yes…,” the doctor stuttered before walking away.

At that moment, I wanted to kill Brandon and Emily.

 I wanted to make them fight for their lives like my babies were. I wanted to do everything I could to make them pay, to make them suffer beyond words. I wanted to punish them.

“Who did this?” I heard Tyler’s voice.

“You should have let me go after them!”

“If the Moon Goddess is finally going to give us a mate, the best we can do is make whoever caused her pain live a life filled with torment,” Alec added. I sniffed back my tears, lifting my head to look at my babies through the glass again, right before Alec added, “Who did this, and tell us what you want.”

My fists clenched as I remembered the sound of guns laced with wolfsbane being fired at me.

 The smile on Brandon’s face as he watched me fall off the cliff. The way Emily betrayed me beyond words, lying about me in front of everyone. They not only endangered my life but now the lives of my babies. I can’t forgive them for that. 

They have to pay.

“I want to see them suffer for what they did to my babies,” I said, clenching my fists. “I want to watch them burn, watch them beg and fight for their lives just like my babies are doing right now.” I paused, taking a deep breath before adding,

“ I want revenge.”

Tyler's POV 

I sat beside her, watching her as she slept peacefully. Watching her sleep, I couldn't explain how I felt. I felt both happy and pissed at the same time. It made my chest ache and it felt like my heart would burst any minute.

We finally found our mate, one we were made to believe that we weren't destined to have. I should be happy and I am but it didn't quench the fury in my heart. 

How could any sane man do this to his mate? Have her battered up like this and treated like a dog. 

"I didn't do it, I didn't kill him," she whimpered in pain, restless in her sleep and I made to touch her, to comfort her. 

"I won't do that if I were you," Alec muttered, stepping into the room and I withheld my hand, frowning. 

"We both know that touching her in her sleep these past few days hasn't ended well for either of us. You'll only make her more hysterical."

I gritted my teeth in anger, my face clouded in anger as I watched her battle in her sleep unable to help her. I wanted to hold her in my hands, comfort her and tell her everything is going to be fine but I couldn't because of what her bastard ex mate did to her. 

"I hate what this is doing to her. I hate seeing her in pain, unable to do anything alleviate her pain. What kind of mates are we if we can't do anything?" 

"I hate it as much as you do Tyler and it's taking me every ounce of strength in my body not to storm into that pack and rip the head of everyone that made our mate and her pups suffer. They deserve to burn in the deepest part of her for putting her through pain," Alec growled, his eyes red and burning with fury. 

I know without doubt that Alec meant every single word he just said and I knew that he wouldn't hesitate before burning their pack to the ground but what was holding us back was her, our mate. She wanted to do things her way.

"Alec," I called calmly, facing him and he simply watched me, not replying.

"Why do you think we were mated to the same woman?" I blurted out, asking the one question that has been plaguing me for days. Alec's face crumpled into a frown and he walked towards the bed, taking a seat beside her as he cast his gaze upon her. 

"I don't know anything about mates Tyler. I'm the wrong person to be asking this question. The priestess would have a better explanation but one thing I know for sure is that the goddess decided to bless us with a gem. I don't know what she is playing at by making both of us her mates but I know our mates need us."

"But she hates us," I sighed sadly.

"Ever since she woke up she's been nothing but cold to us. Our touch repulses her and the sight of us disgusts her. She hates us Alec. How are we supposed to help our mate out when she hates us this much? It's been 2 days and she has refused to tell us her name or say a word to us."

"Tyler," Alec looked up, meeting my eyes, his face devoid of emotions. 

"Do you want to let her go?" He asked, taking me by surprise, I felt my wolf stir within me, offended by his question. 

Why would he ask me if I wanted to let her go? Why would I ever want to let her go when she is the miracle I've always wanted. 

A mate to call mine.

"Never!" My wolf growled, clouding my eyes with fury.

"I can never let her go! She is mine!" I deadpanned, taking control back from my wolf. I couldn't lose control here with our mate still sleeping. 

"I thought as much," he replied, nodding, making me confused. 

"You're right, she hates us. The sight of us disgusts her, our touch repulses her and she has refused to acknowledge us till now but it doesn't change the fact that she is ours and I'm never letting go of her!" He growled, his possessive side showing. 

"I don't know how long it's going to take for her to finally acknowledge me, acknowledge us but I'm going to wait and stay by her side till she finally sees me as her mate. I have all eternity and if it means waiting till the day after eternity, I'll wait. So think it through Tyler, are you going to let her go or wait till she finally acknowledges us?"

I turned towards her, watching her. The moon goddess finally gave me a mate, I'd be a fool to let her go. Alec was right, we had all eternity to wait and I was going to wait even if it takes forever. 

"I'm never letting her go Alec, she is the moon's goddess blessing to me, I'd be crazy to let go of the one good thing the moon goddess has done for us," I affirmed and Alec nodded.

"It will take time but we'll be here all the way."

Our mate stirred in her sleep, slowly opening her eyes. 

"Brandon," she whispered, staring at me and I frowned. 

Is that the name of the asshole that did this to our mate? I glanced at Alec, communicating with him quietly.

"Brandon, is that you?" She sat up, touching my cheeks and I sighed in relief, her touch alone calming my nerves but then the look on her face suddenly changed. 

"Betrayer! You hurt my kids! I'll kill you," she glowered and tried to lunge at me but Alec was fast enough to hold her down, stopping her from attacking me. 

"Put yourself together, that's Tyler not Brandon!" Alec yelled, shaking her out of her illusion.

"Alec," she whispered, recognition flashing in her eyes as she turned to me, accessing me. 

"Tyler."

"We're here for you, Ivy," I smiled, even though my heart hurts seeing her in pain. 

"Ivy? Who is Ivy?" She frowned, looking confused.

"It's the name we both came up with since you won't tell us your name," Alex replied, letting go of her once he was certain that she is calm now.

"My name is November, November Adams. You can just call me Ember," she said, frowning. 

A nurse cleared her throat behind us, interrupting us and we turned to face her, glaring at her. Ember was finally talking to us and the last thing we needed was interruption.

"I apologize for the interruption Alphas," she apologized, quivering in fear. 

"The boys-" 

"My boys, what happened to my babies? Are they alright?" Ember panicked, looking scared. Alec and I both held her hands, calming her down. 

"The boys are both out of danger at the moment but the doctor still has them under supervision to be sure they are truly alright," she replied , smiling and I watched Ember breathe out in relief.

"What about my baby girl?" 

The nurse's face changed in an instant and Ember noticed it. 

"I'm sorry-"

Ember's POV 

I couldn't help but smile watching the guys play around with the boys. It's been a month now in the hospital and the boys have improved a lot these past few weeks. 

Most times I just look at them and can't help the tears that fill my eyes. They were the one good thing in my life that makes me happy right now. 

The day the doctor declared them to be out of danger had to be one of my best days ever. I was glad that Atlas and Levi were perfectly ok but Arabella-

Unlike the boys, the doctor said her immune system was not so strong and she was weak. I almost lost her but the doctors did all they could and the reason she is still pushing through is because of everything they've done. 

Everyday that passed by I'm grateful to the moon goddess for keeping them safe for me. I don't know how I would have survived if anything had happened to them. They were the one thing keeping me going and waking me up everyday. Even when I just wanted to give up on life and just scream fuck it all, I remember that there are three angels depending on me, three angels that I can't let down and three angels that mean the world to me. 

"Alec you're doing it wrongly! That's not how to carry a baby!" Tyler chuckled, holding Atlas in his hands as he watched Alec struggle with Levi.

"It's not my fault. Levi is just trying to frustrate me!" Alec complained, battling with holding Levi. I giggled finding it amusing and both guys immediately glanced at me, looking surprised. I immediately went back to frowning. 

"Did you just laugh?" Tyler asked, flabbergasted and I frowned. 

"Me? Laugh? You probably misheard things," I replied, denying it and he frowned, facing Alec.

"Didn't you hear her giggle just now?"

Alec gawked at me and I looked away, unable to keep up with his intense gaze. Alec had a way of forcing the truth out of you with just his eyes and I hated the fact that I can't resist his eyes. 

"I heard her giggle too," Alec replied, a smile forming on his face and I frowned. 

"I don't know what you guys are talking about," I huffed, still lying through my teeth. 

"Mommy is a bad liar," Tyler sang, playing with the baby and I turned sharply to face him as Atlas giggled, trying to grab one of his fingers. 

"Hey! Stop calling me a liar in front of my baby!" I threw a pillow at him, offended and he ducked, easily dodging it. It was only after I threw the pillow I remembered that Tyler was holding Atlas.

"OMG," I gasped, covering my mouth. 

"Don't worry Ember, it's not like that little throw of yours can hit me," Tyler smirked, intentionally trying to get on my nerves and I glared at him, getting riled up already. 

"Cut it out Tyler, Ember needs her rest. Provoking her won't help her rest," Alec stepped in immediately, stopping me from saying what I wanted to say to Tyler.

"You're no fun brother," Tyler rolled his eyes, looking bored and I nodded at Alec grateful.

One thing I've come to realize about the Lycan brothers is that, Tyler is the jovial and hyperactive one, always out stirring up trouble while Alec was the calm and gentle one, always ready to make peace and amends. I won't call him totally innocent because there are times where he could be a sly devil but he could also be an angel. Both brothers complimented each other well. I should be happy to have them as my mate but I was not. I didn't want a mate, especially not two.

They were both sweet and unlucky to have me as a mate. For the first two weeks I couldn't help but transfer all my hatred and pent up anger for Brandon and Emily to them but they never for once left me or got offended. It only made them try to get close to me. It was annoying and I hated the fact that they wouldn't take the memo that I didn't want them, I didn't want anybody. I just wanted to take care of my kids and have my revenge. 

The next two weeks, I slowly began to warm up to them but I still found them pretty annoying. Tyler constantly tried to make me laugh and talk about myself and when I wouldn't bulge he would end up telling me about his childhood days with Alec. Alec barely had anything to say so all he did was sit beside me in silence and help me in every little way possible. As much as I enjoyed hearing tales about their childhood from Tyler, I found comfort in the silence with Alec. It felt like there was a silent communication between us in silence. 

Today was literally the first time in weeks that I smiled which is why they were both shocked and thrilled. No matter what they did, one thing they have never been able to successfully get out of me was a smile but today I actually smiled after a month. 

"Good afternoon, Miss November," the doctor smiled, stepping into the room and I simply nodded, acknowledging him.

"Your highness," he bowed at the twin brothers. 

"Doctor Marcel, I was wondering when I was going to see you," Tyler smiled, trying to put Atlas to bed.

"I apologize for been absent. I was trying to come up with a new drug for Arabella. Her body was beginning to reject the old drug," he explained.

"Arabella, is she ok?" I asked, looking concerned. 

"Not to worry Miss November, she is in great hands and responding well to treatment. In no time she will be out of the incubator like her brothers," the doctor assured me, smiling and I sighed in relief. 

"Thank you, Doctor....." I paused, forgetting his name. 

"Marcel," Alec completed for me.

"Thank you, Doctor Marcel," I said.

"No need to thank me, I'm only doing my job Luna," he replied and I frowned . 

"It's Ember," I corrected but he simply smiled, not replying.

"Marcel, when will Ember and the boys be getting discharged?" Alec asked, looking serious and I frowned, wondering why he was asking.

"That's why I'm here actually. We've been watching Miss November and the boys for a while now and I've decided that they are fit to be discharged already," he announced and I frowned, feeling displeased. My baby girl was still in the hospital and I didn't want to leave her here all on her own. 

"Can't I stay till when Arabella is ready to be discharged as well? I don't actually have anywhere to stay at the moment." I asked, frowning.

"Ummm, actually," The Doctor glanced at Alec, not knowing how to respond."

"Thank you, Marcel, we'll handle the rest from here," Alec responded, dismissing him. 

"Thank you, Alpha," he sighed in relief, walking away. 

"What was that for? He hasn't given me an answer to my question," I glared at him, pissed by what he just did. 

"That's because he doesn't need to answer your question sweetheart," Tyler replied, grinning.

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"It means you're moving in with us Ember, you and the boys. Bells will join us when she is strong enough to leave the hospital," Alec announced, his eyes unflinching.

My mood immediately turned sour and every bone in my body shook with anger. 

Who the hell do they think they are, trying to dictate and impose their decisions on me. 

"We already have a room prepared for you and the kids. My sister is-"

"Who says I am moving in with you guys?" I spat coldly, cutting Tyler short.

"I....we.... Thought you didn't....." Tyler shuttered not knowing what to say while Alec remained composed, watching me scrupulously. I couldn't help but wonder what was going through that head of his. 

"You said you didn't have anywhere else to go to. So Tyler and I are offering you a place in our house," Alec took over from Tyler, explaining. 

"Why?" 

"Because you're our mate Ember," he replied and everyone went silent. 

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense and I hated it but I knew I couldn't ignore this issue forever. They were right, they were my mate but I didn't want them not after what Brandon did to me. They were sweet, loving and kind. I didn't deserve them. I don't even think I can ever being myself to love them. So long I was with them I would only keep hurting them because I was not capable of loving any man anymore. 

"Tyler," I called.

"Yes," he looked up, expectantly, Atlas asleep in his hands. 

"Alec," I called as well and he simply met my gaze, answering with his eyes. 

"I, November Adams reject you both as my mate......"