The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 59: Let’s Leave This Place

Scarlett’s POV

​"You didn’t know the triplets’ sisters are here?" the girl continued, her voice full of excitement and gossip. "They arrived late last night. The Silver Lake Alpha’s daughters. They say each one is a perfect match for the brothers."

​I stood there, paralyzed. I had no idea.

​"I heard after the engagement today, the wedding will happen in less than a month," another maid chimed in, clinking a stack of silver plates. "A triple wedding. Can you imagine the power that will bring to this pack?"

​I couldn’t take it. The air in the kitchen suddenly felt too hot; I felt like I could collapse. I turned on my heel and bolted, stumbling out into the hallway. My eyes were clouded with tears, but I blinked them back with a fast intensity. My wolf, Zoe, was howling inside me, a mournful, pain-filled sound that made my head throb. She felt the bond being suffocated, and for once, I didn’t have the heart to tell her to be quiet.

​"Scarlett?"

​I stopped and turned to see Ethan. He was leaning against the stone wall, looking every bit the Alpha in a tailored black suit that made his green eyes pop. After that kiss we shared, I didn’t know how to look at him.

​He stepped toward me, his brow furrowed. "Why are you crying?"

​"I’m not," I lied, my voice cracking. I wiped my face quickly with the back of my hand. "Something just... something got into my eyes. The kitchen is full of flour and smoke."

​Ethan didn’t look like he believed me for a second. He reached out, his hand hovering near my shoulder as if he wanted to pull me in but wasn’t sure if I’d let him.

lie to me, Scarlett," he said softly. Then, his expression shifted, becoming more serious. He looked around the busy

led me down a quiet corridor and into his guest suite, closing the door behind us. The sudden silence of the room was almost as suffocating as the noise in the kitchen. He turned

triplets’

and smoke felt pathetic now. I lowered my head, a stray tear

tears, Scarlett," Ethan said, stepping closer. He didn’t touch me, but I could feel the steady warmth of his presence. "If they are too weak to claim you—if they would rather trade a soulmate for a

taking

whispered. "Please... can we just go back to your

didn’t have to watch them stand before

courtyard below. "I wish we could, Scarlett. Believe me, I want nothing more than to put you in my car and never look back

​"Then why can’t we?"

reason," he said. "And I

My chest tightened.

I wanted to

But I didn’t.

have loyal men who can escort you across the border. You’ll be safe there. I’ll join you as soon as my business here is finished. A week, maybe

The thought of being alone in a

my face one last time.

said, stepping closer until I could see the flecks of gold in his green eyes. "Two weeks at the maximum, Scarlett, and then we are gone from this