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.

didn’t waste a second. I filled my lungs, ready to scream for 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

screaming at me to fight him. I hated him.

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 my hands stopped

sound of pure relief and hunger, as he kissed me deeper. His tongue traced my lips, demanding entry, and I gave in. I hated myself for it, but the bond was

every wall 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 snapped

shove his chest, creating a gap between us. My chest was heaving, my lips swollen and stinging from the

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

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. But then, he blinked, the green of his eyes fading

backed away, his gaze never leaving mine, and disappeared over the balcony railing just as

center of the room, my legs shaking so hard I had to grip the bedpost to stay upright. My wolf, Zoe, was

think Liam’s feet had even hit the ground outside

door. And the scent that drifted through the cracks was softer, like rain on dry earth and

​Leo.

whispered, his voice muffled by the heavy