The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 29: Goodbye

Scarlett’s POV

​I sank onto the edge of my bed, my chest tight with grief and restless adrenaline.

I can’t just go, I thought, my fingers digging into the thin mattress. Not like this. If I left now, the last memory I would have of the triplets—the boys who were once my entire world—would be rejection and pain. I had held Liam, even if he hadn’t held me back. I had felt the spark of our bond one last time. But Leo and Leon... I couldn’t leave without seeing them, without hearing their voices once more, even if it was just to hear them tell me to get back to work.

​My wolf, Zoe, whimpered. She wanted her mates. She wanted to be close to the power that radiated from them, even if that power was currently aimed at hurting us.

​"Just once more," I whispered to the empty room. "One more time."

​I stood up, quickly splashing cold water on my face to hide the tear tracks. I smoothed down my servant’s tunic, ignoring the way my head throbbed. I needed to find them before the final prayer began, while the pack was still milling around the garden buffet.

​I slipped out of my room and moved like a shadow through the corridors. I knew their habits; I knew where they escaped to when the pressure of being "perfect Alphas" became too much.

​I followed their scent and found Leo first.

​He was in the small training courtyard behind the main hall, away from the mourners. He was punching a heavy sandbag with brutal intensity. His shirt was discarded, and I could see the muscles in his back rippling with every strike. He looked like a god of war, fueled by a rage I knew I had caused.

​"Leo," I said softly.

​The sandbag swung violently as he stopped mid-punch. He didn’t turn around immediately. His breath came in heavy, ragged gasps.

​"I told you to stay out of my way, Scarlett," he growled, his voice low and full of rage.

said, taking a tentative step forward. "I just... I wanted to say thank

my face, and for a split second, his

stone archway. "I didn’t do it for you. I did it because no one in this pack hits a female without my permission. You

eyes, searching for the

He leaned in, his scent of whiskey and rain suffocating me. "Three months,

dismissing me with a single cold shoulder. I swallowed the lump in my

found him in

house that felt truly quiet today. He was standing by the tall windows, staring out at the

​"Leon?"

didn’t jump. He didn’t even flinch. He just took a slow sip of his drink. "You’re supposed to be

whisper. "I just wanted to see you. To say I’m sorry... I know you are in

was saying this, but this was the only excuse I could give

different from Liam’s conflict or Leo’s rage.

dead... so don’t stand here pretending you care. Just leave. Get

I nodded slowly, backing toward the door. "You’re right... I’ll stay away. You won’t ever have to see

turned back to the window, his reflection in the glass looking older

with a heavy heart but a clear mind. I had seen them. I had said my goodbyes. It was enough. I had all the reasons I needed to never look

the kitchens, but instead of picking up plates for the meal, I

to my room, I reached under my pillow and pulled out the smartphone Lana had given me and the small bag I’d hidden. I didn’t have much,

up for the evening meal. The triplets would be at the head

a triplet or a jealous servant, but instead, I was met with the stern, weathered face of Sir Golden, the

ready?" he asked, his

voice caught in