The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 227: In His Arms

Scarlett’s POV

​The door clicked open slowly, and Leo stepped into the room. He looked completely different from the fierce Alpha who had just been ready to tear Leonard apart downstairs. His shoulders were tense, and his usual confident smile was nowhere to be found.

​He didn’t rush toward me. Instead, he closed the door quietly behind him and stayed near the entrance, as if he were afraid that one wrong move would make me kick him out.

​"Hey," he said softly, his sea-blue eyes locking onto mine with a look so full of sorrow it actually pinched my heart.

​I mean, can you blame me for softening up? One minute I wanted to throw a pillow at his face for leaving me alone today, and the next, he looks like a lost puppy who just needs a hug. It is honestly exhausting how much power these triplets have over my emotions.

​"Hey," I replied, shifting my weight on the mattress. I looked at his exhausted face and sighed, moving over to make some space. "Come into bed, Leo."

​He hesitated for a second, looking down at the sheets and then back at me. Without a word, he sat down on the edge, unlaced his heavy boots, and took off his shoes, setting them neatly on the floor. Then, he slid onto the mattress, crawling up until he was sitting right beside me.

fingers shaking slightly as he gently touched the edge of my oversized shirt, right over

still hurt?" he

it’s fine. The skin is just a little tight," I told him, keeping my tone gentle. "But you need to talk to me, Leo. What happened this morning? Why did

down at his large hands, his jaw clenching hard as he fought back his emotions. "Because I’m a coward, Scar. Every time I see Liam and Leonard looking at you, feeling so grateful that you’re back... it feels like a knife in my chest. They don’t know

breath caught in my throat. His eyes were glassy, full

house today, under the same roof with them while it was supposed to be our time, I was going to snap. I couldn’t handle the

hands, his broad shoulders shaking slightly as the weight of the day—such

is not something you ever get used to. It completely

him, wrapping my arms tightly around his neck and pulling his heavy frame against my chest.

as he let out a long, shaky breath against my skin. I could feel his heart hammering wildly against my own ribs,

you, Scar," he choked out, his voice muffled against my shoulder. "If that arrow had been an inch closer to your chest... if your healing hadn’t kicked in... I would

letting my scent calm his frantic wolf. The air in the room was a bit chilly, and with the exhaustion from pushing out the poison finally taking its

my heart softening even more.

beneath the thick blankets right beside me. The moment the covers settled over us, he immediately pulled