The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 193: In Danger

Scarlett’s POV

​"You aren’t going back to your apartment," Chen said, his voice firm as he gripped the steering wheel tight. "It isn’t safe there. I am taking you to my house. It has good security and guards at the gate."

​I was too tired to argue with him. I just nodded and leaned my head against the cool glass window.

​When we arrived at his large estate, the security guards quickly opened the gates, and Chen drove us straight up to the front doors. He led me inside, walking me up the grand stairs to a large, beautiful guest room.

​"You are safe here, Scarlett," Chen said softly, turning on the warm lights. He looked into my eyes, his face full of deep worry. "Do you have any idea who those men could be? Did you see their faces?"

​"No," I whispered, looking down at my hands. "I have no idea."

​Chen sighed, running a hand through his neat hair. "Maybe it is some jealous art rival. Your painting just sold for fifty million dollars tonight, Scar. The art world can get very ugly and dangerous when that much money is involved."

​I nodded, pretending to agree with his human logic. "Maybe you are right," I said, faking a small smile. But inside, my stomach twisted. I knew it wasn’t an art rival. Normal human painters don’t hire masked werewolves with guns to shoot up a crowded riverside restaurant.

and gently kissed my forehead. "Get some rest. No one can get past the security gates tonight. I

I said softly. He gave me one last caring look and closed

shut, the silence of the room felt heavy. I threw myself onto the soft guest bed, burying my face in my

my mind, her voice sharp and anxious. Think about it, Scar. They are the only people who

ceiling. I don’t even know what to think anymore, I replied to her. But it makes sense. Three years ago in Paris, someone tried to kill me in my own room.

alone, I opened my mind and reached out for a mind link. I

days, I didn’t usually talk to him much. Ethan had moved on with his life. He was happily married to his fated mate, he got his happy ending, and they were even expecting a baby now. I didn’t like

popped into my head, sounding surprised but warm.

voice shaking. I was at a restaurant in China with a friend, and a masked werewolf opened

roared through the link, his Alpha instincts flaring up

those assassins to my room in Paris three years ago. The scent of the wolves was the same. And it happened just a few hours after I talked to the triplets on the phone and told them I was alive. I

buzzing with protective anger as he processed the news. Scarlett, that place is not safe for you anymore, he said firmly. If someone knows you are in China and they are actively sending shooters, you need to leave right now. Come to my pack. We have the best warriors, and my borders are locked down tight. You will be

my eyes, thinking about his offer. It was a very good idea, and I knew Ethan would protect me with his life. But then I pictured his pack house. I pictured his new life, his