The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 56: The Chase

​Scarlett’s POV

​I looked around the woods, feeling trapped. I knew he wasn’t bluffing. Leon was the most disciplined of the triplets, and when he set his mind to something, he never let go. If I didn’t give him what he wanted now, he would humiliate me in front of everyone I knew.

​Zoe was pacing in my head, sensing my distress. She wanted out. She wanted to show him that we weren’t weak.

​"Fine," I spat, my voice thick with resentment. "But stay back. If you move an inch closer while I’m changing, I’ll rip your throat out before I even find my paws."

​Leon rolled his eyes, clearly not moved by my threats.

​"Turn around," I commanded, I snarled.

​Leon’s brow arched, and he let out a short, dry laugh. "What? Don’t be ridiculous, Scarlett. You have a wolf now, and soon you’ll be shifting with the entire pack during training. Seeing each other naked is something you should be used to by now."

​I didn’t budge. I kept my arms locked over my chest, my glare fixed on him. "Until then, I’m still allowed my privacy. Turn around."

in case you haven’t noticed, I’m standing here naked too. It’s not like I’m hiding anything

I shot back, my frown deepening. "Now, my choice is for you to turn your back. I am

eyes as he took a half-step closer. "What is it,

gaze. I knew exactly what he was doing—he was rage-baiting me, trying to get under my skin to make me lose my composure. He wanted me to snap

decided to play his game, but with much sharper teeth. I let my gaze drop slowly, trailing down his chest, over his

looked back up at his face, a mocking tilt to my lips. "Well, I can see why you’re insecure," I said smoothly. "I’ve seen Leo and Liam naked during their shifts recently, and from what I’m seeing..." I gestured

from his face instantly. His pupils dilated until his eyes were almost entirely black, and a low, angry growl rumbled deep in his chest. I had hit

you say?" he

feeling a surge of triumph even as my heart hammered against my ribs. "And sadly for you, Leon, I’m actually proud of my body. If you want

and pulled it over my head, tossing it onto the damp leaves. I followed with my pants, leaving me in nothing but my underwear. I saw his eyes track every movement,

eyes darkened until they were pits of obsidian, his chest heaving with a jagged rhythm. I didn’t

woods was deafening, but I could feel it—his desire

calling to Zoe, and let the change

was complete, I shook out my fur and stood tall on four paws. I looked up at him, and I saw his eyes widen