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.

help, but he didn’t give me 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

chest with my fists, my mind screaming at me to fight him. I hated him. I hated that he stayed silent while I suffered.

was all that mattered. The mate bond roared to

of pure relief and hunger, as he kissed me deeper. His tongue

were everywhere, his touch possessive, and for a split second, I forgot to hate him. I forgot the floors

everything snapped back

tearing my mouth away from his. I used every bit of strength I had to shove his chest, creating a gap between us. My chest was heaving, my lips swollen and

out!" I hissed, my voice trembling with a mix of fury and tears.

I thought he wouldn’t move. I thought he would lunge back at me and claim what the bond was screaming for. But then, he blinked, the green of his eyes fading back

just backed away, his gaze never leaving mine,

grip the bedpost to stay upright. My wolf, Zoe, was whimpering, mourning

feet had even hit the ground outside

the balcony this time. It was the door. And the scent that drifted through the cracks was softer,

​Leo.

the heavy wood. "Please... open up. I know