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Peter is the Alpha.
He's nobody's savior.
Not his pack's. Not his town's. And not that kid's.
But sometimes salvation goes both ways.
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He's nobody's savior.
Not his pack's. Not his town's. And not that kid's.
But sometimes salvation goes both ways.
Words:39124 complete
117 pages, ebook
First published March 27, 2016
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June 25, 2016
Fairly certain this will try to destroy me, but doing it anyway.
AND... I was a big giant chicken. Could have been a slow train wreck, but no. Told from Peter's point of view we get to reflect on the fallout of the horrific Alpha pack attack instead of being mired in it. Watching the transformation from rage and instability to peace and joyfulness for various characters is pleasing. It promises good after all the ugly.
What could be better than Peter and Stiles getting revenge in the best way possible? Nothing.
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As per usual, Lisa Survivor Group Meeting in comments. READ the TAGS!!!
It was AWESOME; let's do it again.
AND... I was a big giant chicken. Could have been a slow train wreck, but no. Told from Peter's point of view we get to reflect on the fallout of the horrific Alpha pack attack instead of being mired in it. Watching the transformation from rage and instability to peace and joyfulness for various characters is pleasing. It promises good after all the ugly.
What could be better than Peter and Stiles getting revenge in the best way possible? Nothing.
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As per usual, Lisa Survivor Group Meeting in comments. READ the TAGS!!!
It was AWESOME; let's do it again.
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March 19, 2016
I don't care what anyone says, Peter Hale deserves nice things.
March 27, 2016
4.5
So so so so fucking good. Possibly my favorite Peter as pack Alpha story ever. It wasn't fluffy, but this story kinda turned me (ME!) into a sap, because I kept crying, but happy tears, for all the small moments when people who were so badly hurt felt better--cuz really the title tells it all. So definitely check the tags, but as DW stories go, this one did not take me any place dark .
Bottom line: loved it.
So so so so fucking good. Possibly my favorite Peter as pack Alpha story ever. It wasn't fluffy, but this story kinda turned me (ME!) into a sap, because I kept crying, but happy tears, for all the small moments when people who were so badly hurt felt better--cuz really the title tells it all. So definitely check the tags, but as DW stories go, this one did not take me any place dark .
Bottom line: loved it.
June 19, 2018
Steter.
My thanks to Vivian for hosting the Lisa Survivor Group Meeting the cookies and group support made the reading more enjoyable, the evil cliffhangers less painful.
I hold on to my belief in Lisa being evil (I think she'd be disappointed if we didn't!) but she's also amazing.
Peter is done well and this is one of very few fics I've stumbled on that acknowledges Peter's coma, how the past is not so distant to him. While grief and anger has shaped Derek it's still foremost and current for Peter.
Lisa via the alpha pack does bad things to Stiles, it's off-page so not gratuitous. Stiles is a wonderful mix of vulnerability and strength and I loved seeing Peter falling for him before being ready to acknowledge it. The slow, lack of pressure bonding is lovely.
There's a number of great quotes I'm too lazy to look up. I enjoyed the self-awareness of Peter who knows his moral compass is cracked, the initial bitterness between him and Derek felt very human, believable snark. The Sheriff is great and Scott background enough to ignore ;)
My thanks to Vivian for hosting the Lisa Survivor Group Meeting the cookies and group support made the reading more enjoyable, the evil cliffhangers less painful.
I hold on to my belief in Lisa being evil (I think she'd be disappointed if we didn't!) but she's also amazing.
Peter is done well and this is one of very few fics I've stumbled on that acknowledges Peter's coma, how the past is not so distant to him. While grief and anger has shaped Derek it's still foremost and current for Peter.
Lisa via the alpha pack does bad things to Stiles, it's off-page so not gratuitous. Stiles is a wonderful mix of vulnerability and strength and I loved seeing Peter falling for him before being ready to acknowledge it. The slow, lack of pressure bonding is lovely.
There's a number of great quotes I'm too lazy to look up. I enjoyed the self-awareness of Peter who knows his moral compass is cracked, the initial bitterness between him and Derek felt very human, believable snark. The Sheriff is great and Scott background enough to ignore ;)
March 30, 2016
I'm not sure quite how I fell into this YA/Feels stretch but it's working for me. To be honest, there's not much I don't like about Peter.
You can make him sweet or sassy or diabolical and I'm there. But I really like when he's possessive, protective and growly ON TOP of all those things. If an author can roll all that up and serve it up on a Peter platter... Katie, bar the door.
As long as he's with Stiles, that is. No Stiles and I lose interest in a hurry.
This fic had all of the above while also swimming in the hurt/comfort waters. Hurt/comfort and I have a fickle relationship which I'll lay at the feet of occupational hazard and leave it at that. The magic cock rarely works for me and, thankfully, it stayed far away from this fic. Stiles is only 16, the son of the sheriff and Peter is allergic to confinement.
The reality of Stiles' situation is what made this such an emotional read for me. I'm going to endeavor not to get too preachy but when the subject of teen suicide/kids struggling with adult problems comes up something inside of me aches. And Stiles is hurting so much after the unthinkable happens. Where I think Lisa Henry did a fantastic job was showing how sometimes it takes a village to raise a child, or in this case, a pack. In Stiles' darkest hour is when everyone rallies around him and if he thinks no one cares he's proven wrong. Repeatedly.
And slowly he begins to heal.
Peter is carrying his fair share of baggage after the fire, losing his pack and his son and Stiles soothes him. All the scenting was magical. It's not even sexual it's just a comfort.
They just gravitate towards each other with Peter becoming increasingly protective and Stiles making himself more and more valuable. I think they both know what's happening, but it's more than just romantic love that it becomes this unspoken yet widely acknowledged given. So there's no need to rush because it's inevitable somehow. Destined.
Peter's little pack of two becomes three and then four which is a good thing since Peter's got some revenge to serve up. Is there anything better than Peter being ruthless? Maybe him being just a tiny bit pretentious while being ruthless? Oh, who am I kidding. Peter being Peter works for me. Period.
Recommend to Steter & hurt/comfort fans.
ETA: In case anyone reading this is or knows someone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts-http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
They're available 24/7 in the US.
You can make him sweet or sassy or diabolical and I'm there. But I really like when he's possessive, protective and growly ON TOP of all those things. If an author can roll all that up and serve it up on a Peter platter... Katie, bar the door.
As long as he's with Stiles, that is. No Stiles and I lose interest in a hurry.
This fic had all of the above while also swimming in the hurt/comfort waters. Hurt/comfort and I have a fickle relationship which I'll lay at the feet of occupational hazard and leave it at that. The magic cock rarely works for me and, thankfully, it stayed far away from this fic. Stiles is only 16, the son of the sheriff and Peter is allergic to confinement.
The reality of Stiles' situation is what made this such an emotional read for me. I'm going to endeavor not to get too preachy but when the subject of teen suicide/kids struggling with adult problems comes up something inside of me aches. And Stiles is hurting so much after the unthinkable happens. Where I think Lisa Henry did a fantastic job was showing how sometimes it takes a village to raise a child, or in this case, a pack. In Stiles' darkest hour is when everyone rallies around him and if he thinks no one cares he's proven wrong. Repeatedly.
And slowly he begins to heal.
Peter is carrying his fair share of baggage after the fire, losing his pack and his son and Stiles soothes him. All the scenting was magical. It's not even sexual it's just a comfort.
Peter feels like less of a monster when Stiles is by his side.
They just gravitate towards each other with Peter becoming increasingly protective and Stiles making himself more and more valuable. I think they both know what's happening, but it's more than just romantic love that it becomes this unspoken yet widely acknowledged given. So there's no need to rush because it's inevitable somehow. Destined.
Peter's little pack of two becomes three and then four which is a good thing since Peter's got some revenge to serve up. Is there anything better than Peter being ruthless? Maybe him being just a tiny bit pretentious while being ruthless? Oh, who am I kidding. Peter being Peter works for me. Period.
Recommend to Steter & hurt/comfort fans.
ETA: In case anyone reading this is or knows someone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts-http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
They're available 24/7 in the US.
April 2, 2016
It's time to accept that I'm a fan of Steter. Sorry Derek.
Waking up from years in a coma to the reality that everything he knew and loved is gone, Peter is full of rage. When the Alpha pack tries to take over the Hale territory, Peter decides to fight back. Unfortunately, Peter couldn't stop the Alpha pack from getting to the police sheriff's young son first.
After being kidnapped and tortured, Stiles finds it difficult to go back to normal. He's an outsider now, ever more so than before. Out of the carnage, Peter and Stiles inexplicably form a friendship.
As per usual, this fic is beautifully written. Told from Peter's POV, it has a melancholy over-tone. I wouldn't say that it's overly angsty, but it is a sad story. Yet we also get hope and healing.
One thing that DiscontentedWinter always does brilliantly is showing how the connection between the MCs changes their way of looking at the world. Stiles takes on some of Peter's jadedness, whereas Peter, with all of his anger, can't help but be swayed by Stiles' belief in a better tomorrow.
Recommended if you're looking for a Steter fic with a comfort/healing theme.
He’s an unlikely savior. And unlikely man to prevent a war, to destroy a monster or two, and to build a peace. But Stiles is an unlikely savior too, and Peter doesn’t doubt for a second that he is one.
Waking up from years in a coma to the reality that everything he knew and loved is gone, Peter is full of rage. When the Alpha pack tries to take over the Hale territory, Peter decides to fight back. Unfortunately, Peter couldn't stop the Alpha pack from getting to the police sheriff's young son first.
After being kidnapped and tortured, Stiles finds it difficult to go back to normal. He's an outsider now, ever more so than before. Out of the carnage, Peter and Stiles inexplicably form a friendship.
As per usual, this fic is beautifully written. Told from Peter's POV, it has a melancholy over-tone. I wouldn't say that it's overly angsty, but it is a sad story. Yet we also get hope and healing.
One thing that DiscontentedWinter always does brilliantly is showing how the connection between the MCs changes their way of looking at the world. Stiles takes on some of Peter's jadedness, whereas Peter, with all of his anger, can't help but be swayed by Stiles' belief in a better tomorrow.
Recommended if you're looking for a Steter fic with a comfort/healing theme.
March 27, 2016
Peter feels alive too, for the first time in a long time. Something inside him, something black and bitter, breaks off and dissolves under the light of the moon. Just a tiny piece, but Peter feels its absence.
Hook. Line. And Peter-worthy sinker.
And this right here explains so much about why Stiles and Peter work in DW's TW-verse:
And there it is. Stiles’s childlike certainty that Peter is one of the good things in the world. How is it possible that someone as clever as Stiles, someone who can so easily navigate the gray area of moral relativism, can believe that? How is it that his reality can crash up against his faith like this, and his faith can still come out swinging? How is it that he can stare at his scars in the mirror every day and still want to stand shoulder to shoulder with wolves?
This story might be the clearest example of why this Stiles and this Peter work so well, why they burrow right into each other and find the most vulnerable and needful parts of them, and why I cannot get enough of them.
I love how this is about pack, and revenge, and protection, and rebuilding a family. Peter essentially narrates, and his focus is Stiles, but the story is about all that I just mentioned. Plus, there's gore, and questionable morality, and the perfect sense that comes from both of these and much more.
This is unlike most other TW fic, at least that I've read. It's certainly different from any of DW's others. Well, ok, except for the gore and wonderfully tight tension. Those are typical in this particular realm of her TW-landia.
A great exploration, a great usage of many of the characters, and a great reason for a buddysuffer read as the chapters rolled out.
Thank you, DW.
Hook. Line. And Peter-worthy sinker.
And this right here explains so much about why Stiles and Peter work in DW's TW-verse:
And there it is. Stiles’s childlike certainty that Peter is one of the good things in the world. How is it possible that someone as clever as Stiles, someone who can so easily navigate the gray area of moral relativism, can believe that? How is it that his reality can crash up against his faith like this, and his faith can still come out swinging? How is it that he can stare at his scars in the mirror every day and still want to stand shoulder to shoulder with wolves?
This story might be the clearest example of why this Stiles and this Peter work so well, why they burrow right into each other and find the most vulnerable and needful parts of them, and why I cannot get enough of them.
I love how this is about pack, and revenge, and protection, and rebuilding a family. Peter essentially narrates, and his focus is Stiles, but the story is about all that I just mentioned. Plus, there's gore, and questionable morality, and the perfect sense that comes from both of these and much more.
This is unlike most other TW fic, at least that I've read. It's certainly different from any of DW's others. Well, ok, except for the gore and wonderfully tight tension. Those are typical in this particular realm of her TW-landia.
A great exploration, a great usage of many of the characters, and a great reason for a buddy
Thank you, DW.
October 24, 2021
****original review 3/27/2016****
Ummm I would like to apologize. I called Lisa Henry evil a few times while reading this. I take it all back. You are amazing.
Thanks to every member of the Lisa Survivor Group Meeting that participated in the buddy read. I would not have survived this without you.
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Reread 1/17/2017 still heartbreakingly good
Reread 4/25/2017, 10/14/2017, 1/21/2018, 1/11/2019, 6/17/2020, 10/24/2021
Reread 1/21/2018 heartbreak. Devastation. Hope. DW sure knows how to mix them perfectly.
Ummm I would like to apologize. I called Lisa Henry evil a few times while reading this. I take it all back. You are amazing.
Thanks to every member of the Lisa Survivor Group Meeting that participated in the buddy read. I would not have survived this without you.
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Reread 1/17/2017 still heartbreakingly good
Reread 4/25/2017, 10/14/2017, 1/21/2018, 1/11/2019, 6/17/2020, 10/24/2021
Reread 1/21/2018 heartbreak. Devastation. Hope. DW sure knows how to mix them perfectly.
March 28, 2016
*gasping with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat*
This is THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!! I've never read the fanfic by any other author, but I still believe Lisa writes the BEST!!!!!! I loved this book sooo much that it has surpassed my absolute adoring love for "I Know Where Babies Come, Derek" From Series!!!!!
I want more STETER!!!!<3
This is THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!! I've never read the fanfic by any other author, but I still believe Lisa writes the BEST!!!!!! I loved this book sooo much that it has surpassed my absolute adoring love for "I Know Where Babies Come, Derek" From Series!!!!!
I want more STETER!!!!<3
September 2, 2018
This was good. Still prefer Stiles and Derek as a couple. This version of Peter was nice to see.
March 28, 2016
3.5 stars Definitely lighter than I expected, given the non-con warning. Peter's a big 'ol softie. This deals with the aftermath of Stiles's trauma and it was great seeing how even though Peter saved him, Stiles also saved Peter. The epilogue was nice so we could get that '2 years later' nookie!
I read this as a WIP and one thing about WIP's that's hard for me is not knowing how far away the ending it. I think I expected this to be longer so as I was reading it my pace off was thrown off a bit. I was surprised how quickly the climax was wrapped up, but given that it's only 14 chapters that filled the right amount of page time.
Surprisingly sweet.
I read this as a WIP and one thing about WIP's that's hard for me is not knowing how far away the ending it. I think I expected this to be longer so as I was reading it my pace off was thrown off a bit. I was surprised how quickly the climax was wrapped up, but given that it's only 14 chapters that filled the right amount of page time.
Surprisingly sweet.
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March 29, 2016buddy read with bae
March 28, 2016
Oh god someone needs to Save Me from withdrawal.
Lisa Henry you perfect goddess you. I think I found a favorite Steter. Peter is still perfectly dark and broken but *gushes like an idiot* this was such a great redemption(?) fic. No joke Stiles and Peter need each other in the best of ways. Peter and Derek's relationship was also heartbreakingly thoughtful. I just super enjoyed this one for sure.
Lisa Henry you perfect goddess you. I think I found a favorite Steter. Peter is still perfectly dark and broken but *gushes like an idiot* this was such a great redemption(?) fic. No joke Stiles and Peter need each other in the best of ways. Peter and Derek's relationship was also heartbreakingly thoughtful. I just super enjoyed this one for sure.
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March 29, 2016I will not start till it's finished. . I will not start till it's finished. . I will not start till it's finished... okay it's finished .. *dives in*
(note to self... really this one probably isn't suitable for the cheering up lunchtime in the office TW fic of the day)
Fun and not as dark as I was expecting for a DW Steter fic and epically fluffy final chapter. I kind of like this Peter.. I am not sure what that says about me..
(note to self... really this one probably isn't suitable for the cheering up lunchtime in the office TW fic of the day)
Fun and not as dark as I was expecting for a DW Steter fic and epically fluffy final chapter. I kind of like this Peter.. I am not sure what that says about me..
July 14, 2016
Wow. Such an awesome take on the whole killing Laura mythology. And what a way to mesh season 1 and 2. I sweartagod, Jeff Davis should be reading all DW's work and using it for blueprints.
Seriously.
Seriously.
March 30, 2016
Just. Fucking. Awesome. Thankfully, coming from Peter's POV, it was much easier to read than I had expected. Wonderfully written story of revenge, redemption, loyalty and love.
November 21, 2019
An excellent Steter fic with lots of feels. Peter turns out to be the good guy in this despite his murderous past.
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January 13, 20193.5
This book is all about Peter and his way back, even the temper of the book submits to the change he's going through while not only gaining the power of an alpha but being one - a change that doesn't exactly betray his darker character although we get a happy ending.
So it starts dark while the madness of loosing his family and pack and only recently waking out of his yearlong coma is still strong, strong enought to push his remorse about him murdering his niece into insignificance, to not care about his choice of weapon to win the fight for his territory but it's also the result of that turf war that starts his change because he choose to rescue Stiles instead doing the "right" thing and kill the broken young witness. The lightness doesn't come easily and there's a time when another kind of darkness challenges Peter's way back and they still have to fight a last enemie now as a pack with allies but we get a happy ending.
The only bigger fly in the ointment: as much as I liked to have Stile's father on board I didn't like how easily he accepts self-justice. He's the sheriff after all and I'm sure the author would have found a better way to include him.
This book is all about Peter and his way back, even the temper of the book submits to the change he's going through while not only gaining the power of an alpha but being one - a change that doesn't exactly betray his darker character although we get a happy ending.
So it starts dark while the madness of loosing his family and pack and only recently waking out of his yearlong coma is still strong, strong enought to push his remorse about him murdering his niece into insignificance, to not care about his choice of weapon to win the fight for his territory but it's also the result of that turf war that starts his change because he choose to rescue Stiles instead doing the "right" thing and kill the broken young witness. The lightness doesn't come easily and there's a time when another kind of darkness challenges Peter's way back and they still have to fight a last enemie now as a pack with allies but we get a happy ending.
The only bigger fly in the ointment: as much as I liked to have Stile's father on board I didn't like how easily he accepts self-justice. He's the sheriff after all and I'm sure the author would have found a better way to include him.
August 25, 2016
This is the first time I've read this pairing and I enjoyed it more than I would've thought. I'm so glad I waited for the full story! It's been some time since I found a story that would make me almost incapable of stopping to take a breather. It's short but it packs a punch. This goes to my re-read list!
January 4, 2024
I've never read Steter before. Figured I wouldn't like the pairing. But I've never gone wrong with this author, so I gave it a whirl.
I might possibly be a Steter fan now. (which is just what I needed, another obsession...)
update - yep, I ended up being obsessed with Steter fanfics. This is another constant reread.
I might possibly be a Steter fan now. (which is just what I needed, another obsession...)
update - yep, I ended up being obsessed with Steter fanfics. This is another constant reread.
March 31, 2016
The author always brings that little bit extra to the table. Loved being in Peter's head, seeing Derek through his eyes! Some great lines as well. The only thing I wished would have played out a bit differently was
"Would it work?" Stiles asks hopefully.
"Not a chance, princess."
Stiles snorts again. "Princess, really? That's your trash talk?"
Peter shrugs. "If the glass slipper fits..."
"Would it work?" Stiles asks hopefully.
"Not a chance, princess."
Stiles snorts again. "Princess, really? That's your trash talk?"
Peter shrugs. "If the glass slipper fits..."
April 22, 2016
The first 20% of this book was very hard to get into and because of that it was a long and arduous process to finish. I skimmed a bit and then I skipped a big chunk until I got into the meat of the story. Then I went back and read what I'd skimmed. It was nice to get the back story on how Scott became a wolf and the other characters in the pack. Peter didn't seem too evil but I prefer him with Derek.
May 24, 2016
Um, it was okayish.
Sweet, by the end of it of course.
But the first few chapters made me want to close it & stop reading.
But all in all, it was nice.
Worth a shot.
Sweet, by the end of it of course.
But the first few chapters made me want to close it & stop reading.
But all in all, it was nice.
Worth a shot.
April 25, 2016
I'm usually more of a Sterek fan, but Lisa writes the best Steter, and this was no exception. I was really rooting for Peter in this story, and loved that he still remains a somewhat murky hero with evil overtones.
I also liked the way the other characters fit into this story and had an important contribution....everyone form Derek to Chris Argent. Definitely a reread....and...........
MAYBE A SEQUEL???? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
I also liked the way the other characters fit into this story and had an important contribution....everyone form Derek to Chris Argent. Definitely a reread....and...........
MAYBE A SEQUEL???? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
June 30, 2017
I loved this so much, it's kicked off a Steter marathon for me. Considering the fact that I'm (not so) secretly in love with Derek and I usually consider reading anything other than Sterek to be cheating, this is a big deal for me.
I'm now off to read Infinite Space.
I'm now off to read Infinite Space.
June 8, 2017
You know you're going to love it...read it.
I love Steter even better than Sterek.
I don't mind Peter having a soft side, but I don't like him being a big 'ld fuzzy bunny.
Peter's not a fuzzy bunny here, and he's not super dark either.
There were some bad things that happened, but the fic never felt dark.
Nice balance.
I love Steter even better than Sterek.
I don't mind Peter having a soft side, but I don't like him being a big 'ld fuzzy bunny.
Peter's not a fuzzy bunny here, and he's not super dark either.
There were some bad things that happened, but the fic never felt dark.
Nice balance.
June 12, 2016
This was rough. I just wanted to hug poor Stiles. And then I wanted to hug Peter for helping and making Stiles feel stronger in the process. Revenge is so satisfying. I also really enjoyed the Derek forgiveness part of this. It was really good but a little shorter than I would like.
March 29, 2016
I'm not really a Steter fan but damn it girl you did it again. 5 stars what else!
June 7, 2017
What was off about this one? Stiles.
Bottom line, the characters were different than what I expected and despite my efforts, I couldn't shake the feeling and really connect with this Stiles, this Peter, this Derek.
Bottom line, the characters were different than what I expected and despite my efforts, I couldn't shake the feeling and really connect with this Stiles, this Peter, this Derek.
December 8, 2020
Realized after I started it that I read it during my GR hiatus, and remembered it being good. I forgot just how good it was! I don't know how DW/LH churns out so many awesome dark stories, but I love her for it!
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