The Triplet Alphas' Secret Mate

Chapter 238: Worried

Scarlett’s POV

​After we finally collapsed, tangled together in a mess of limbs, sweat, and cum, sleep claimed me in fits. I kept waking up crying, only for one of them to pull me closer, kiss my tears away, and remind me they were still here.

​When the first gray light of dawn crept through the windows, my heart shattered all over again.

​Leo and Leonard were already moving quietly around the room, pulling on their clothes and heavy boots. Liam stayed in bed with me, his massive body curled protectively around mine, refusing to let me go even as his brothers prepared to leave.

​I sat up slowly, the sheet pooled around my waist, tears already spilling fresh down my cheeks. Leo finished buckling a strap on his arm and turned to me, sea-blue eyes filled with a storm of love and determination.

​He came over and knelt by the bed, taking my hand. "We’ll be back before you know it, Scar. This war is nothing compared to coming home to you."

​Leonard approached from the other side, leaning down to press one last deep, lingering kiss to my lips. "Stay safe with Liam. Let him take care of you. We’re fighting for this — for us." His voice was rough, thick with emotion he rarely showed.

​I nodded, unable to speak past the lump in my throat. Liam’s arms tightened around my waist from behind, his chest warm and solid against my back. He was staying. At least one of them would be here, guarding me and the pack. But the thought of Leo and Leonard marching off felt like my heart was being ripped away.

​They kissed me one final time — Leo fierce and possessive, Leonard slow and soul-deep — before pulling away. Their wolves brushed against mine through the bond, a silent promise.

brother," Leo said to

his

they were gone. The door clicked shut behind Leo and Leonard, leaving the room feeling painfully empty despite Liam’s

sobbing openly now like a child. He held me tight,

against my temple, his voice thick. "They’ll come back. I swear

words helped, but the ache in my chest remained. My body was still sore and marked from last night’s emotional lovemaking, a bittersweet reminder of what we had shared. Liam kissed my forehead,

and fed," he said gently. "Then we’ll wait together. Whatever comes next, we face it

washing away the dried sweat, cum, and tears from the night before, but nothing could wash away the heavy dread in my stomach. Liam was incredibly sweet, gently soaping my back

don’t want you staying in this room while they’re gone. It smells too much like all of us, and it’s just going to

nodded slowly, too tired to argue.

deeply of his comforting scent. I climbed straight into his bed, pulling his heavy blankets up to my chin. I just lay there, staring at

a soft kiss to my lips. "I have to go check on the packhouse security and make sure the

whispered. He gave my hand one last squeeze and left, the door clicking shut

didn’t know why I felt so incredibly scared, but it felt like a terrible storm was about to break right over my head. I lay there feeling so useless and weak. I was supposed to be a powerful warrior, but here I was, hiding in a bed while my mates went to bleed on a battlefield. I wanted to help. I really, really

mind link and

Leonard? I called out mentally, my thoughts