Chapter 42

The bed shook as Thea tried to stifle her sobs. The pillow was wet from all the tears she shed in silence. “Hey, darling, what’s wrong?” Kai said.

The triplets caressed her until she could speak.

“I didn’t shift,” Thea finally said. “What if I’m human?”

“Then nothing changes,” Alaric said.

“You’re still our mate if you’re human,” Conri said. “We love you no matter what.”

“Can a human even be goddess gifted?” Thea said.

“I don’t see why not. If werewolves can have humans as mates, which they do all the time, the goddess can choose humans to be gifted,” Alaric said.

“I have two werewolf parents from long lines of werewolves. Alphas at that. Why wouldn’t I have a wolf?”

“Maybe it’s too much magic for one person to handle?” Conri said.

“You could still shift. It doesn’t have to be the day you turn eighteen,” Kai said.

“Have you ever heard of anyone shifting if they didn’t on their birthday?” Thea said. The triplets were silent. “ This is why I didn’t feel the matebond before like you guys did. I don’t have a wolf. We have to tell your parents.”

“Why? What do you mean?” Conri said.

“They may want to cancel the mating ceremony,” Thea said.

“Not a chance,” Alaric said.

“They love you,” Conri said.

“It’s not up to them who our mate is,” Kai said.

“Let’s just tell them and see what they say,” Thea said. The four showered, got dressed, then made their way down to the Alpha’s office. He was already in there with Luna Ada and Thea’s parents.

said.

Dad,” Thea said. Her voice broke. “ Before you say anything else, I have to tell you. I didn’t shift.

would never mind link with them, with anyone, and suddenly she understood the people who talked about broken hearts. She felt sharp pain inside her chest. A heaviness settled on her. It made it difficult to stand upright, to breathe, to

over, and wrapped Thea tight in her arms. This was the first time any of their parents had

The pain in her voice reached everyone in the room. Their hearts ached for

feel her emotions through the matebond, and tears fell from their eyes. Their wolves howled

Alpha Ulric said. “I know it hurts, but do

him but stayed in her

go through with it?”

You’re my sons’ mate. Being

than most Lunas with wolves ever do,” Luna Ada said. “You’re a strong leader.

follow the same rules as everyone else. I do believe you have a wolf, but she’s not ready to come out yet. Even if she never comes, nothing has

is why you have three mates,” her mother

be a liability my whole life?” Thea said, fresh tears

your body to mature, and your wolf will come in the future. It could be any number of things. We just don’t know. One thing we all know is that you strengthen this pack. The moon goddess herself came

patient, have faith, follow my instincts. My path won’t be easy, but I’m the one who has to walk it.” Living in the werewolf

in store for you

Thea nodded.

dear?” her

let her go. They both moved back to their chairs, but Conri pulled Thea onto his lap. He held her tight against him. She didn’t try to move to her seat like she usually would have to show respect in the Alpha’s office. She needed the comfort of her mates. Kai and

while they celebrate. They’ll be on a high from the surge of magic. The pack

she thought about all the pack activities she would never be able

Alpha Ulric continued. “The more open you are, the more the magic of the bond will flow to every member of the pack. Don’t hold back. Put your heart and soul into it. As your bond to each other builds, reach out to the pack. No one has ever seen a mating ceremony with more than two people, so I’m not sure if anything different needs to happen. Follow your instincts.

and

are done in private because they only affect the two people marking each other. An Alpha’s mark affects the entire pack. It’s not a test for the new Luna and Alpha, but it does give the pack an indication of the kind of leaders they will be. If they can include the pack in their intimate moment to share the magic they have, the pack grows stronger. Everything an Alpha and Luna do is for the pack. Even when you have pups, those pups are their future leaders and protectors. The pack

to make sure you’re ready to go for tonight.” Thea wondered if the real reason for keeping them separated was so they didn’t accidentally mate and mark each other before the ceremony. “Your mother and Luna Ada will help you get ready, Thea. Sons, you’ll be spending the

a little while.” Thea left the Alpha’s office. Her guards looked at her, concerned. She knew they could

down. She turned, made her way to her room, and looked at her phone. She had a lot of happy birthday wishes. She texted thanks to everyone who wished her a happy

Misty called right away.

“Are you okay?”

“Big no,” Thea said.

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