The Alpha Brothers’ Shame

I finally died in the cellar because of the silver dust.

When my soul left my body, I found myself standing beside my three alpha brothers.

They had just returned to the pack with Elsa. Kane and Kelvin were holding her by the claws.

Kane said in a gentle voice, "Good thing we got to the infirmary in time. Otherwise, Elsa's recovery would have taken much longer."

"The healer said your wolf is still too weak," Karl added with concern, handing her a moonstone to restore energy. "You'll need Moonlight Healing on the next full moon."

A nearby guard hesitated, then said, "My alphas, Aria has been locked in the cellar for three days... and there hasn't been a single sound from her."

Kane interrupted him sharply, sneering, "Why are you mentioning that vicious she-wolf? Today is a day to celebrate Elsa's recovery, not spoil it with talk of her."

The guard opened his mouth again, but their icy glares silenced him.

"That heartless creature," Kelvin spat. "She knew Elsa was allergic to nuts, yet still gave her that cake!"

"I was so stupid to think she had finally accepted Elsa as part of our family," Karl growled. "Turns out she tried to kill her over a cake!"

Hearing this, Elsa widened her eyes and trembled deliberately. She stammered, "Will Aria be angry after she's released? I was the reason she was punished… What if she takes revenge on me and drives me out of the pack while you're gone?"

"Don't worry, Elsa," Kane reassured her coldly. "She did this because she was spoiled by us for too long. This punishment will teach her a lesson. She won't hurt you again."

After speaking, he tried to mind-link me several times—but of course, there was no answer.

Kane frowned, assuming I had blocked the mind-link out of anger.

He checked. The last time I had mind-linked him… was three days ago.

"What a cruel wolf," he muttered. "She hasn't even cared to check on Elsa's condition."

At that moment, Elsa gently touched his paw, tears shimmering in her eyes.

"I don't want Aria to misunderstand me," she choked. "All I ever wanted was her companionship. She's always been my best sister… If I've upset her somehow, then it must be my fault."

Kane wiped away her tears, sighing. "You're such a kind she-wolf, Elsa. Aria, on the other hand… is heartless and ungrateful."

Kelvin clenched his fists, eyes cold. "She tried to kill a family member just to gain our attention? How could she be so ruthless?"

Karl nodded firmly. "She's been locked up for three days. If she doesn't admit her mistake and beg Elsa for forgiveness, I'll drive her out of our den for good."

Standing beside them as a soul, all I felt was bitter irony.

Our parents died in a forest fire, and after that, my three brothers poured all their love into me.

They found Elsa in a rogue pack and brought her home—to "keep me company," to "ease my loneliness."

I welcomed her with sincerity, gave her everything I had…

And in return, she framed me again and again—accusing me of hurting her, claiming I fought for attention.

And every time, my once-loving brothers turned colder, more distant.

This time, she faked a near-death allergy reaction from an almond cake I didn't even know she was allergic to.

I wasn't even allowed to explain. I was just thrown into the cellar, the air thick with silver dust.

My wolf howled for help—but they ignored her cries.

"Stop howling!" Kane shouted. "This is what you deserve!"

Kelvin locked the silver chains himself. Karl stacked heavy objects at the entrance so I couldn't escape, even if I tried.

And now…

Now they stood there, fooled by Elsa's lies, comforting her like she was the victim.

My wolf watched with a hollow smirk of despair.

My mighty alpha brothers—

The ones who once vowed to protect me, who claimed they loved me most in this world—

You were the ones who killed me with your own hands.