The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 53: Silenced me

​Scarlett’s POV

​"Please just leave," I whispered, my voice shaking. "Someone might see you. If your father or your brothers find you here, they’ll kill us both."

​Liam didn’t even flinch. "I don’t care," he growled, his eyes never leaving mine. "Let them come. Let them see exactly who you belong to."

​I frowned, the anger rising up to meet my fear. I tried to turn away, to ignore the anger radiating from him, but he was faster. Before I could move, he lunged forward and pushed me against the wall. His large, muscular body pressed firmly against mine, pinning me in place. The scent of him—woodsmoke and forest—swirled around me, making my head spin.

​"Let go of me, Liam," I snapped, struggling against his grip. "Let go, or I’ll scream. I’ll draw the attention of every guard in this hallway. I’ll make sure everyone knows the future Alpha is lurking in the servants’ quarters."

​A dark, twisted smile touched his lips. "You won’t dare."

​He was right, but I couldn’t let him win. I opened my mouth to yell, to prove him wrong, but he moved instantly. He slammed his palm over my mouth, muffling my voice. My heart hammered against my ribs.

​In a moment of pure desperation, I bit down on his hand. Hard.

​"Damn it, Scarlett!" he hissed, jerking his hand away.

the chance. He lunged again, but this time, he didn’t use his hand. He sealed my lips with a kiss that was nothing like Ethan’s. This was raw. This was violent. This was two years of suppressed longing and unspoken

fight him. I hated him. I hated that he stayed silent while I suffered. I

about my pride. She didn’t care about the last two years. To her, Liam was her mate, and that was all that mattered. The mate bond roared to life, surging through my veins like fire, melting my resistance until

escaped my throat. Zoe began to purr deep in my mind, her tail wagging at the contact. I felt Liam moan against my mouth, a sound of pure relief and hunger, as he kissed me deeper. His tongue traced my lips, demanding entry, and

I had built. Liam’s hands were everywhere, his touch possessive, and for a split second, I forgot to hate him. I forgot the floors I scrubbed and the

reality of everything

his. I used every bit of strength I had to shove his chest, creating a gap between us. My chest was heaving, my lips

hissed, my voice trembling with a mix of fury and

heartbeat, his eyes dark and clouded with hunger. For a terrifying moment, I thought he wouldn’t move. I thought he would lunge back at me and claim what the bond was screaming for.

didn’t say a word. He just backed away, his gaze never leaving mine, and disappeared over the balcony railing just as quickly as he

the room, my legs shaking so hard I had to grip the bedpost to stay upright. My wolf, Zoe, was whimpering, mourning the loss of his touch, but I

had even hit the ground outside when

scent that drifted through the cracks was softer, like

​Leo.

whispered, his voice muffled by the heavy wood. "Please... open up. I know