Chapter 61: Why Not You

The triplets turned at the same time, their breaths catching as the back doors of the hall swung open. For a moment, everything seemed to slow down.

​A woman walked in, and she looked nothing like the broken girl they once knew.

​Scarlett walked in with her head held high, her hand resting confidently on Alpha Ethan’s arm. She wore a deep red fitted dress that hugged her body perfectly. Her chocolate brown hair, usually tied in a messy knot, was now loose, falling in soft waves over her shoulders.

​She was, simply, the most beautiful woman in the room.

​Scarlett did not look at them. She did not even glance at the dais where they stood in their golden robes. Calm and steady, she let Ethan lead her to the front row and sat down directly in their line of sight.

​Inside the brothers, their wolves went wild.

​Seeing her on another man’s arm, looking like royalty while they stood trapped in their fathers’ plans, made their blood boil. A deep, possessive growl echoed in their minds. Mine. Mine. Mine. They had to fight to keep the sound from escaping their throats.

​The ceremony began, but the triplets were barely aware of it.

​The High Seer spoke about legacy and strength, but Leon’s eyes stayed on the curve of Scarlett’s neck. The pack elders brought out the ceremonial oils, but Liam could only focus on Scarlett’s hand brushing against Ethan’s knee. Even Leo, who was usually calm, found himself staring at her lips.

out, pulling them back. "By the power of the Great Wolf, we name Leon, Liam, and Leo

hall, shaking the walls.

​They were finally Alphas.

​But they felt nothing.

was missing something. It felt empty...

"to secure our future and strengthen our bloodline, we proudly announce the formal engagement of our new

cheered even louder. The excitement in the room grew wild. Camila, Bianca, and Talia stepped forward, their faces glowing with pride as they looked at

the front row, Scarlett felt like her heart was

heavy, desperate stares on her, but she refused to look at them. She stayed still, her

sealed, and the ceremony

Laughter and cheers rose as servants moved around with trays of food and wine.

sisters stepped forward and stood beside the brothers, smiling

not paying attention

kept drifting

​Again and again.

stop

gaze. Bianca’s brows pulled together, and Talia’s lips pressed

not

were looking

breath, her

know," Talia replied quietly, but there was

said nothing, but her gaze

the hall, Ethan leaned slightly toward

you want to get out of here?" he asked softly, already sensing

​Scarlett didn’t hesitate.

​"Yes," she replied.

word, Ethan stood and offered his hand. Scarlett took it and, together, they rose from

started walking toward the

​A sharp pull.

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