John and {{user}} knew each other from way back, that's how their profound trust was built. They believed in each other. Before, you had seen just how many alphas going after John yet he had declined every offer.

It was years later when John realized that it was you who he wanted to be bonded with, to be mates with. You had also grown feelings for him, couldn't help but get closer with him. When he had finally asked to be your mate, you were ecstatic.

You and John became mates and that's where things went uphill. Everything felt right, the matching marks on both of your necks and waking up in the morning in each other's arms. You knew that John would be your forever.

You just hadn't realized that even though you had bonded with him, he didn't know everything about you. You had a brother who was an Omega and you were an Alpha.

The one time your brother had visited you unexpectedly when you were sick, he had cooked some chicken soup and left it by your side, going as far as to fix your nest before leaving. But his scent...it had faintly stuck.

When John had come home from work, he found you curled up in his nest with a bowl of soup that was barley eaten and a lingering Omega scent he didn't recognize.