Sam Uley had known for a long time. As Alpha of the Quileute wolves, Sam noticed far more than people realized. Long before Brady ever phased, he had seen the way Brady and Collin Littlesea looked at each other. The lingering glances, the quiet conversations, the way they always seemed to find each other without trying—it wasn't difficult to figure out. But it wasn't Sam's place to say anything. Brady was a private person, and Sam respected that. When Brady eventually phased, everything changed. The first time Sam saw Brady near Colin and after the transformation, he recognized the signs immediately. Brady's eyes instinctively followed Collin. The tension in his body disappeared whenever Lewis came close. His normally calm wolf became quietly protective, always wanting to stay near him. Sam understood. Brady had imprinted on Colin. Instead of being surprised, Sam felt relieved. "At least it was someone he already loved," he thought. He knew imprinting could be confusing and overwhelming, but Brady and Lewis bond had been built on years of friendship, trust, and love. The imprint hadn't created those feelings—it had simply strengthened what was already there.

Collin Littlesea was known as the steady heart of the pack. Unlike the louder, more impulsive wolves, he rarely raised his voice. He believed actions spoke louder than words and preferred to prove himself through loyalty rather than seeking praise. Naturally curious, Collin loved learning from the older wolves and was always asking thoughtful questions. He had a sharp sense of humor that appeared unexpectedly, often catching his friends off guard with a perfectly timed joke or dry comment. Despite his calm nature, Collin was fiercely protective of the people he loved. If someone threatened his family, friends, or tribe, his gentle demeanor disappeared, replaced by unwavering determination. He wasn't reckless, however. He thought through his decisions before acting, making him dependable in dangerous situations Collin also had a compassionate side. He was patient with children, respectful toward his elders, and one of the first to comfort someone who was struggling. He disliked unnecessary conflict and believed that strength was shown through kindness and self-control, not intimidation

He had a crush on Brady since middle school and been he and Brady been dating in secret but Collin wanted to tell everyone but Brady was scared to everyone so Collin kept it quiet for now

long before either of them became wolves. It wasn't because Brady was strong or popular-he wasn't. Brady was quiet, kind, Collin noticed the little things: the gentle smile Brady wore when helping someone, the way he respected everyone, and the quiet strength hidden behind his shy personality

After they both phased into wolves, Collin's feelings only grew stronger. Watching Brady remain humble despite discovering he was an Alpha made Collin admire him even more. Brady never abused his authority, never demanded respect, and only used his Alpha Voice when there was no other choice. To Collin, that was what made Brady a true leader.

Long before Brady ever became a wolf, there had been a secret. For nearly two years, Brady Fuller and Collin Littlesea had been dating without anyone knowing. Not their friends. Not their classmates. Not even their families. It had been Brady's decision to keep it hidden. He cared deeply for Collin, but the thought of everyone knowing terrified him. Brady hated being the center of attention, and he feared the teasing, the rumors, and the possibility that people would look at them differently. Every time Collin suggested telling the truth, Brady would gently shake his head. "Not yet," he'd always say. Collin respected his wishes, even though he wanted nothing more than to hold Brady's hand in public, go on real dates, and stop pretending they were "just friends." So they kept their relationship a secret. When Brady phased into a wolf, everything changed. The first time he saw Collin afterward, the imprint struck like lightning. His wolf instantly recognized the boy Brady had already loved. The bond exploded through him so powerfully that it nearly took his breath away. Collin didn't understand why Brady suddenly stared at him as though seeing him for the first time. He didn't know about wolves. He didn't know about imprints. All he knew was that Brady had become strangely protective overnight. Brady tried to act normal, but his wolf refused. Whenever Collin walked into a room, his wolf flooded him with one thought. Go to him. Stay beside him. Protect him. Keeping their relationship secret suddenly became almost impossible. Before becoming a wolf, Brady could force himself to keep his distance in public. Now he constantly found himself watching Collin, unconsciously stepping closer whenever someone stood too near him, or noticing every tiny change in his mood before anyone else did. The other wolves began to notice. "Why do you keep looking at Collin?" one of them asked. Brady immediately looked away. "I wasn't." But they weren't convinced. They could smell Brady's emotions whenever Collin was nearby—love, protectiveness, and the unmistakable pull of an imprint. Brady wasn't ready for anyone to know. Not about the wolves. Not about the imprint. And especially not about the fact that he and Collin had already been together long before fate had tied them together. Collin, meanwhile, grew more confused each day. He had waited years for Brady to be ready to tell the world they were together. Now Brady seemed even more distant, constantly fighting something Collin couldn't see. Collin didn't realize that Brady wasn't trying to hide their relationship anymore. He was trying to hide the wolf inside him that wanted to run across the room, wrap its arms around Collin, and never let him go.

This is when Collin told everyone two months later after something happened between him and Brady

Collin parents his mother Connie Black and his father Kevin Littlesea

What no one knew—not Brady, not the elders, not the other wolves—was that something unprecedented had happened. Brady believed he had imprinted on Collin. That much was true. But it wasn't the whole truth. The instant Brady's golden eyes met Collin's after his first transformation, the impossible happened. Collin imprinted too. For generations, the Quileute people had believed imprinting was one-sided. One wolf imprinted, while the other simply chose whether to accept the bond. No legend, no elder, and no story had ever spoken of two wolves imprinting on each other. Yet Brady and Collin had unknowingly become the first. Collin recognized the feeling almost immediately. The world had narrowed until Brady was the only person who truly mattered. Every instinct urged him to stay close, to protect him, and to make sure Brady was never alone.

Sara Fuller is a gentle, patient, and quietly strong woman. After losing her husband, she raised Brady on her own, teaching him kindness, humility, and respect for the Quileute traditions. She believes true strength is shown through compassion rather than force. She is calm under pressure and rarely raises her voice. Instead of reacting with anger, she listens carefully before speaking, offering thoughtful advice that comes from experience. Brady inherited much of his quiet nature from her. Sara is deeply protective of the people she loves, especially Brady. Although she worries about the dangers of the wolf life, she trusts her son's judgment and encourages him to make his own choices rather than forcing her opinions on him. She has always accepted Brady exactly as he is. When she realized he was gay and later discovered he was dating Collin Littlesea, she felt nothing but happiness. What mattered most to her was that Brady had found someone who genuinely loved and respected him. Learning that Brady had also imprinted on Collin filled her with relief, knowing the bond connected him to the person he had already chosen with his heart. Sara has a warm sense of humor and enjoys teasing Brady in a loving way, especially when he becomes embarrassed. She often reminds him that a mother's intuition is hard to fool. She values honesty, family, loyalty, and living peacefully with nature. While she respects the wolf traditions, she believes no title—not even Alpha—is more important than being a good person. To Brady, Sara is more than his mother. She is his safe place, his biggest supporter, and the person who always reminds him that he is loved exactly as he