The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 155: The Mark

Scarlett’s POV

​The flight to Australia felt like it lasted forever. I spent most of the time curled up in the leather seat, staring out at the endless blanket of clouds. My mind was a mess. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Leo’s face, heard his voice, and felt the heat of his skin against mine. Then, the memory would shift, and I would see the dark, hungry eyes of those two Alphas in the room. I would feel the snap of bones under my teeth and the warm spray of blood.

​When the jet finally touched down, the sun was shining brightly over a beautiful city. The man who had been looking after me—a man I later learned was named Friedrich—helped me off the plane. I realized during the flight that Friedrich wasn’t a werewolf at all. He was a human, a very powerful and wealthy business partner of Ethan’s who happened to be in Nigeria for a big meeting. He was calm, professional, and didn’t seem bothered by the fact that he had spent the night transporting a girl who turned into an invisible wolf.

​Friedrich took me to a stunning five-star hotel suite. It was the kind of place that looked like it belonged in a movie, with floor-to-ceiling windows that showed the blue ocean in the distance. He made sure I had food, clothes, and everything I needed before stepping out to make some calls.

​"I will be nearby," he said with a polite nod. "Ethan will be here soon."

​I spent the entire day alone in that luxury. I walked around the room, my feet sinking into the soft carpet, but I felt like a prisoner. I kept thinking about the two Alphas. I kept wondering if I had truly killed them. The image of the skin peeling back from that man’s arms haunted me. I wasn’t a killer—or at least, I hadn’t been until my wolf took over.

​Today was my birthday. I was twenty-three years old today. Instead of celebrating with friends or family, I was halfway across the world, hiding in a hotel.

I remembered my seventeenth birthday clearly.

The noise. The teasing. The way I had rolled my eyes while secretly enjoying every second of it. The way I didn’t have to think about danger... or hiding... or blood.

My chest tightened.

now. Like it belonged

eventually drifted back to the Full Moon Pack. I could only imagine

now. I knew the pack would be in an uproar. Only Ethan could tell me what was happening or what had happened, and the wait

began

voice rang clearly

of the mind link or the

was him. Truly

ago. It was my own fault; I had told him that it was better if he didn’t visit me often. I needed to stay hidden,

hugging him as tight as I could. Ethan caught me easily, his strong arms wrapping around me like a shield. He smelled exactly the same... But He felt different, though. His shoulders were broader, and his grip was stronger. I pulled back just a little to

turned him into someone truly impressive. He had

door, his eyes scanning me from head to toe. "Are

were still shaking. "But Ethan, I’m so scared. I think I killed those men. I think

hands on my shoulders to steady me. "I have handled everything back in Nigeria. I have people on

is going on? Are the authorities

shook his head. "First of all, no one is looking for a killer because the Alphas

felt a massive weight lift off my chest. "Really?

they will

wasn’t a murderer made it easier to breathe. But the relief didn’t last long. Ethan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at me, his brow

a growl. "Why did you participate in that contest? You were supposed to be in hiding. You were supposed to stay out of gatherings. Why did you take such a huge