The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 41

Chapter 41: He Knew

Scarlett’s POV

​Alpha Ethan didn’t even blink at Liam’s outburst. He slowly tilted his head, his expression remaining composed.

​"You did call me," Ethan admitted, his voice terrifyingly calm. "You pleaded. You begged. And I told you I was too busy. Do you remember that part, Liam?"

​Liam’s jaw tightened. "But you went! You got her!"

​"I went for myself," Ethan countered, his eyes flashing with annoyance. "The moment I ended that call, your request meant nothing to me. Anything I did after that..."

His gaze shifted briefly to me.

"...I did for myself."

The meaning of his words hit like a blow.

"So yes," he finished, voice dropping colder, "I got Scarlett for myself."

​"You..." Liam moved to attack Ethan, but Alpha Lennox caught him, wrapping an arm tightly around his waist and dragging him back.

"Control yourself!" his father snapped.

Ethan let out a quiet scoff, completely unimpressed. ​"Why are you all so triggered by this anyway?" he asked, his tone laced with curiosity. His gaze moved lazily between the triplets.

a servant. A traitor’s daughter you couldn’t wait to get

at Liam. Then Leo. Then Leon. I was screaming inside, begging—just once—for one of

Tell everyone the truth! My wolf whimpered in the back of my mind, her spirit flickering as she waited for a claim that never

jaw tight. Leo bared his teeth but stayed silent. Leon just stared at his empty hands, his shoulders slumped in defeat, yet his arm was still

spoke the word mate. Not one of them was bold enough to admit their secret in front of their fathers and

said, his voice dropping into a satisfied purr. He looked at Alpha

red and puffy from crying. She looked at the wreckage of her brothers’ expressions and then at me with a mixture of

Leon, placing a hand on his trembling arm. "Leon, let go.

fingers finally lost their strength. He let go of my arm, his hand falling limp at his side.

his hand around my wrist, pulling

prevails. Uncles, I trust the guest wing is ready? My woman and I have

guiding me toward the grand staircase. I felt the heavy, suffocating weight of their stares—the triplets’ silent grief and the fathers’ resentment—burning

reached the top of the stairs, and Ethan led me down the long hallway of the North Wing. He pushed open the heavy doors to the master guest suite and led me inside. The moment we were across the threshold, he shut the doors, let go

Scarlett," he

hadn’t even realized

"You knew they were the ones who sent you. You knew

smirk returning to his lips. "I didn’t stop them from claiming you, Scarlett. Their fear did that. I just gave them the opportunity to show you exactly where you

​My brows pulled together.

Does he know...?

walked toward me, stopping just inches away until I was forced to look up into his cold, handsome face. "The answer to your question is yes; I

My lips parted, but no

turned around and began unbuttoning the buttons

you know?" I managed

armchair. Then, his fingers moved to his shirt. One by one, the buttons gave way

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