Triplet Alpha Claim

Phera Evans thought she'd left her family and pack behind after being devastated by the only three people she ever loved: Axel, Damon, and Zane White, the future alphas of the Red Moon Pack and her older brother and sister's best friends. Determined to forge her own path, Phera leaves the wolf multiverse and becomes a skilled charted accountant and elite warrior at the prestigious Wolf Academy of the Elite in California.But fate has other plans for Phera. Forced to return to the Red Moon Pack, she discovers that the once arrogant playboys she once craved are now ruthless and vicious alphas of the most powerful pack in the multiverse. And they're determined to make her theirs, no matter what. After all, Phera was always meant to be theirs from the beginning, and they'll stop at nothing to claim their princess.As Phera's heart battles with conflicting emotions, she must decide whether to open herself up to love again. When an eternal bond ties her to Axel, Damon, and Zane, will she resist their advances or give in to the passion and desire that still burns between them? Don't miss out on this captivating tale of love, loyalty, and second chances.‘Alpha Triplets Claim’ storyline is based on the very first novel I read by a talented author know as Eva Zahan and the storyline is from her book ‘Ace’s Trap’. Despite having the same sequence in the beginning the book has a different storyline and I wanted to bring it to the reader’s attention. I also want to let everyone know I’ve asked the author before hand if I can use her idea and she has agreed. I have the conversation with the author on my page H.A Shah.

Chapter One: Prologue 

I’ll like to make a point before you proceed ahead. ‘Alpha Triplets Claim’ storyline is based on the very first novel I read by a talented author know as Eva Zahan and the storyline is from her book ‘Ace’s Trap’. Despite having the same sequence in the beginning the book has a different storyline and I wanted to bring it to the reader’s attention. Since I’ve been getting a lot of hate for saying it’s completely plagiarized. That being said I also want to let everyone know I’ve asked the author before hand if I can use her storyline and she has agreed. I have the conversation with the author on my face.book page [H.A Shah Readers] for anyone wnating to confrim before going ahead. If anything after this all I can is don’t read the story and don’t discredit it because it takes lots time and effort to write a story and make it perfect

Chapter One: Prologue

Phera POV:

Growing up, you always have this one person who would always leave their mark in your life. Whether it be your friend, sibling or parents, but everyone always has that one person. In my case, I had three, but sadly instead of leaving a happy memory in my mind, it was one that, to this day, makes my heart bleed. And bleed to the point where nothing can mend it.

Growing up, everyone my age looked at our future alphas: Axel, Damon and Zane, as their big brothers and future leaders. But for me, they were my best friends, my shoulders to cry on, basically my everything. What started as a crush eventually developed into full fledge feelings over the years; however, I never once showed it. It was wrong because as much as it hurt my heart, I knew they only saw me as their best friend's little sister that was constantly following them.

However, I don't know if I had imagined things or not or if it was actually true, but when I turned thirteen, and they turned eighteen, they started to pay more attention to me. To them, I was their little sunflower. Even if they were busy, they always made time for me to consistently showing up to watch me at my warrior classes or gymnastic competitions. Besides my two best friends: Betty and Resse, the triplets: Axel, Damon and Zane, were the next thing to family to me apart from my actual family. But as I said, everything is short-lived. With whom I had planned my future with, for who I prayed to the moon goddess every night for me to be mated with all crumbled.

When the triplet's father, our then-current alpha and Luna, Alpha Rox and Luna Daisy White were killed in a rouge attack, forcing the triplets to step up as alphas, the murder of their parents made them closed off and cold. But, even then, they tried visiting me and spending time with me, but what really butchered my heart was when they mercilessly broke it into a million pieces on the night of my sibling's twenty birthday.

Chapter Two: You Have To Come Home Part One

Chapter Two: You Have To Come Home Part One

Phera POV:

"You got this, P, kick that douchebag's ass," I heard my friend Cindy shout from outside the ring as I wiped the blood droplet that trickled down my lip, where that asshole Steve had just punched me.

Wanting to be done with this fight. I charged toward Steve, going left and turning right at the last moment, ducking down and kicking him off his feet. He lands on his back with a thud as I straddle him and hold his neck in a chokehold, cutting off his air supply. He moves his arms and legs like a fish out of water, but my grip doesn't budge from his neck, keeping him in a tight hold just like the coach had taught me. After a few more seconds, I see him turn a little blue, but he refuses to tap out. I lean down and whisper in his ear.

"Come on, Stevey boy, you don't want all your conquests seeing you pass out on me, do you?" I said.

I thought that would trigger him since male wolves and their ego were too big for me to comprehend at times, but he didn't relent, applying a little more pressure which had him spluttering. After relentlessly trying to get out of my hold, a few seconds later, he gave up and tapped out, letting go of his neck insistently when the coach announced me as the winner— I jolted both arms in the air as my fellow students cheered for me. Looking down, I see a pissed-off Steve that has me chuckling. Lending him one of my hands to get up, he grabs it and gets on his feet. Not a second later, he punches my arm playfully and drapes it around my shoulder.

"I let you win, shorty." Said, Steve

I gave him an eye roll as we made our way out of the ring.

"Oh, I'm so sure you did," I said, elbowing him in the stomach.

"Hey! I'm serious; I didn't want to break your record. Take it as pity." Said Steve, which had me laugh and shake my head at the douchebag of a friend of mine.

It had been eight years since that dreadful day. Eight years of growth and wall building around my heart to help me reach where I am now: number one at the Wolf Academy For The Elite. After the triplets and Newmara had cold-heartedly broken my heart that night, I promised myself to go far away where they wouldn't be able to hurt me again. After a night of crying and begging my parents, they had agreed to send me to earth to finish my high school at the academy, to which the triplets happily signed off on. Not once did they try to reach out in these eight years, and not once did Newmara apologize to me for that night. She acted as if everything was fine and dandy and that she hadn't broken her baby sister's heart into a million pieces. It's been eight long years since I've seen the pack. I refuse to go back, to return to the place where only bad memories shadow the good ones. Even though I miss my parents, Nate and my best friends: Betty and Reese, I still haven't returned. They usually come down during the holidays to meet me. Newmara had tagged along repeatedly, but I've kept my distance, the bond we once shared long gone. I put up with her since she's my older sister, and mom and dad had taught me better than to be petty unlike some.

After finishing high school at eighteen, my parents wanted me to come back and look for my mate since I hadn't found him in the academy. Still, I refused because, deep down, I had a feeling I knew who my mates were, but the fear of it being true kept me here in California, away from the wolf multiverse, away from the dreaded Red Moon Pack and away from my possible mates. Not wanting to return, I enrolled in the academy's undergraduate dual warrior and accounting program, telling my parents that I liked my life here and would only be held back in the pack. Even though my parents never mentioned why I started hating the pack and avoiding my sister and the triplets, I knew they knew why. However, as long as they didn't mention it, I was fine and dandy with not mentioning it either. Why bring up shit memories when I was making great ones here?

However, I had a feeling my happiness was going to be short-lived. I was supposed to graduate from my program in a week's time, and by the rules of the pack, if I didn't land a job in a wolf-owned company, I was expected to return to the pack. Even though my credentials were terrific, and I was at the top of my class for both warrior training and my accounting degree, I still feared for my future. There was always this what if in the back of my mind. Returning to Red Moon was a big no-no for me. I was broken out of my thoughts when I felt a pair of muscular arms encompass my waist and the scent of freshly cut grass invade my senses. I didn't need to turn around to know it was Josh, my boyfriend.

"Hi, beautiful." He whispered in my ear, pecking my cheek and turning me around, pulling me out of Steve's arms and pulling me in his. I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"She got you, good bro." Said Josh to his twin Steve.

"Hey, I couldn't be going and hurting my future sister-in-law," Steve replied.

That had Josh chuckle but me stiffen at the relationship suggestions.

Over the years, I had dated a number of guys. However, most, if not all, only lasted two weeks. The feeling of being touched by anyone other than the triplets repulsed me, which usually ended up with me breaking up with them. I even felt guilty, to get the triplets off my mind, I used to distract myself with other guys in hope of just getting some sort of peace of mind that didn't involve those three. It always made me think about how was I any better than the triplets now, they rotated girls like a chicken on rotisserie. But, with Josh, it was different. We became fast friends on the first day of classes and, eventually, best friends. Fast forward seven and half years later, he finally asked me out, and I agreed. Josh wasn't like the other guys I used to be with. He was caring and considerate. Even though he desired to take our relationship to the next level, he never pushed past kissing, seeing that I wasn't ready, which in all honesty, I wasn't sure I would ever be ready. The thought of sleeping with anyone other than the triplets felt like I was betraying them which was crap because they had no issues diving tongue deep into my sister.

Feeling me stiffen in his arms, Josh looked towards me. Silently asking me if I was okay, and I just nodded. Even though I knew he didn't believe it, but he let it go. That's what I loved about him the most. He wasn't pushy, and there was always this sense of understanding between us, when to and when not to push each other.

Before Josh could get another word out, I felt my phone vibrate in my back pocket. Grabbing it, I saw mom was facetiming me. I smiled at Josh and told him I would be right back as I made my way to the tree line. Picking up her call on the last ring before it could hang up, I was graced with both mom and dad's smiling faces.

Gosh, how I missed them.

"Hello, darling! Did we catch you at a bad time?" Asked dad,

Even though they were smiling, they seemed a bit nervous.

"No, no! I just got done with warrior training. What's up?" I said, taking a seat under my favourite maple tree.

I saw them glance at one another, then at someone that was probably standing in front of them, and then looking back at me with a hopeful look.

"Sweetie, there's no easier way to say this, but you have to come home, and you have to return tonight."

That was all mom said to have me take in a sharp breath and stiffen on my spot.

Chapter Three: Going Home Part One 

Chapter Three: Going Home Part One

Phera POV:

"Sweetheart, your sister's mating ceremony is this weekend, along with your brother's accession ceremony to beta."

Were mom's words as they replayed in my head over in a loop.

Newmara's mating ceremony?

Mom hadn't mentioned if she had found her fated mate or if she had taken a chosen. The gut-wrenching feeling that maybe the triplets had chosen her as their mate and luna. Even though I felt that the triplets were my mates, I wasn't sure. It was just my instincts telling me that could be the case, but I had never returned to the Red Moon Pack on or after my eighteenth birthday. The thought of it being true and then probably getting rejected because they preferred my sister over me would have been the last straw. I would've dived so deep into an abyss that I wouldn't have been able to come out. Even though it was stupid of me to assume things, I didn't want to risk it. I always believed the triplets knew of my feelings for them. Hell, even they at times seemed to show affection more than they would to a best friend's younger sibling, but it could have been my delusional teenage mind convincing me that was the case. Whatsoever, it's been years, and no matter how fresh or old the wound inside me was, I would never admit that night still plagued my mind. Not like anyone knew either. The triplets and Newmara were alone on that baloney. Not even Nate was anywhere close by. Newmara and the triplets broke my heart in such a way that even if it was confirmed that the triplets were my mates and I their Luna, I don't think I would have it in me to accept them.

"You okay there, beautiful?" I heard Josh say from beside me in the seat.

His voice broke me out of my thoughts of my miserable teenage day. Despite arguing and making a gazillion excuses to mom and even dad, they didn't relent and forced me to come back for Nate' and Newmara events. And, being the scared little person I was when it came to the probable chance of facing the triplets, I dragged Josh with me. His pack is neighbours with my pack anyway, so it wasn't hard to convince him. Even though I was going more for Nate than Newmara, the journey and stay was still something I was dreading. From what my parents told me, Red Moon had become the most feared and powerful pack after the royal pack, which was run by the alpha king and queen in the wolf multiverse. According to dad, the triplets had become ruthless over the years, and wolves and packs feared them. And, with Nate ascending to beta, that meant the triplets would be present. If they were mating Newmara they'd be definitely there as well, but the point was the chances of hiding out and not being seen by them were slim to none. For all the tough shit I say at the academy and act all high and mighty because I'm top of the warrior class, that whole macho shimmers down to as tiny as an ant when the thought of me confronting the triplets come to mind. Goddess! I wish they didn't have such an effect on me! But my luck was absolute trash when it involved them.

"Phera, Phera," Josh said, snapping his fingers in front of my face bringing me back to reality once again.

"Lost you there again, beautiful. You okay?" Asked Josh as he put his arm around my shoulder.

He stared into my eyes for a bit, and then a spark of realization sparked in his eyes as he gave my shoulder a comforting squeeze.

"It's them, isn't it? The triplets. You're scared about coming face to face after so many years." Asked Josh, seeing right through me.

I hadn't hidden anything from Josh, he was my best friend before my boyfriend, and he knew how much I cared and wanted the triplets. And then how mercilessly they and Newmara broke my heart and never looked back. Even though I had told him constantly that I wouldn't be able to love him like I did the triplets, Josh never seemed to care. Though he was cool with it, I wasn't. Josh had been hurt before when he found his mate, she had rejected him because she was human and too scared of our world. At the time, I was there to help him pick up the pieces, and I didn't want to be the cause of his heart shattering again. Because if my mate showed up and it wasn't the triplets, I would be accepting him. There's no bond like the mate bond, and as outstanding as Josh was, I don't think I'd be able to choose him over my mate. But, he was willing to take the chance and even said that if I found my mate and wanted to leave with him, he wouldn't stand in the way. Goddess! I always ask the goddess why couldn't Josh be my mate. He was perfect in every way! Feeling Josh squeeze my shoulder, I looked at him and gave him a small smile, not denying or agreeing with his question. And, being the amazing boyfriend/best friend he was, he immediately picked up on my feeble try and sighed.

"I get you're scared or more like nervous but don't be Phera. Years have passed, and they haven't once asked about you or tried to contact you. I doubt they'll do it now. Plus, don't think about all this. What's supposed to happen is gonna happen. Why plague your mind about it now and torture yourself? You just focus on being there for your sister and brother, despite how much you don't want to be there." Said Josh.

This time I gave him a genuine smile, pecked his lips, and laid my head on his shoulder. He was right! The triplets hadn't even bothered looking or getting in contact with me, and they even happily signed off my request to study at the academy. They wouldn't be wasting their time on me when I magically decided to return to the pack. Plus, Josh had a point, I should focus on my siblings. I was thrilled Nate was finally ascending. He denied taking the title when the triplets did, saying he wanted to train at the royal pack and complete his studies before ascending. This was a big thing for him and our family, and not being there because of something that was no one's fault but mine was being selfish. And, even with what Newmara did after knowing her baby sister's feelings, I still didn't wish for anything bad to befall her. Chosen mate or fated, I just wanted her to be happy.

"Alright, we're here. Have your pack sigils and papers out before you get to the portal. Warriors will be there to check all necessary paperwork and allow you to pass to the wolf multiverse." The driver boomed over the speaker of the bus.

Getting down from the bus with Josh right next to me. I held my pack sigil necklace tight in my palm and the pack affiliation papers in the other, looking deep into the woods where the tiny sparkles of the portal could be seen.

It's now or never, Phera.

Chapter Four: Going Home Part Two 

Chapter Four: Going Home Part Two

Phera POV:

I tapped my foot constantly on the forest floor as Josh and I waited for our turn to pass through the portal. Paperwork needed to be present before crossing over to the wolf multiverse to ensure whether human or wolves crossing over were part of a pack. Humans were unaware of the presence of the supernatural world unless one was mated to a wolf. The portal had to be guarded twenty-four-seven just in case of any unforeseen hiccups. Not like a human could see the shiny white thing, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

The anxiety that Josh had managed to calm down was slowly creeping back into my heart. In just a few moments, I'll be on the other side of the portal, in the wolf multiverse and then the Red Moon Pack. I hadn't been back to both places since I came to California. Had anything changed in the pack? Were Beth and Reese the same? Even though we facetime and talked over text daily, it wasn't the same as meeting in person. And even deep in the tiny crevice of my heart, I wondered if the triplets would be happy to see. Hell, would they even recognize me? I was brought out of my thoughts when the guard next to the portal boomed in a loud voice for me to come over. Walking over, he didn't bother looking towards me and lent his hand over for the paperwork which I gave.

"What pack?" He asked

"Red Moon Pack under the rule of the alpha triplets," I said

His nonchalant attitude immediately changed once I told him where I was headed. He straightened immediately and looked at me. He stared at me for a second, something like recognition flickered in his eyes, and he handed me back my papers.

"You may go, Ms. Evans." The guard said respectfully and gave me a small smile.

What the hell was that?

Why'd he gone from jerk to respectful?

As far as I remember, this wasn't protocol. The guards on duty were supposed to ask a few questions, then the affiliation sigil. But the guy didn't bother with anything.

"Ahh, are you sure? Do you want to see the affiliation sigil?" I asked.

I didn't need problems on the other side just because the guard over here was being a lazy turd.

"No, you're good, Ms.Evan's. Just pass on through." The guard said.

Okay, I guess. I turned around, trying to see where Josh had been left behind. Spotting him next to a bulky guard as he checked over his paperwork. It seemed as if the guard was giving him unnecessary trouble. Just as I was about to go to him, the guard that checked over my paperwork stopped me.

"Ms. Evan's, you cannot go back. Once all paperwork is checked, you have to pass through. Otherwise, no entry will be given until twenty-four hours." Said the guard.

Oh, now he remembers protocol.

"But I just wanna see if my boyfriend needs any help. He's going with me to my pack..." before I could finish, the guard cut me off, this time with a stern voice.

"As I said, Ms. Evan's, you go back then you can't cross until twenty-four hours. Now, if you could please pass. There are other people in line." Said the guard.

What the hell!

Douchebag!

Just as I was about to give him a piece of my mind. I caught Josh waving in my direction, I turned to him, and he gave me a reassuring smile. Mouthing to for me to pass and he'll be there soon. Even though I didn't want to pass without him just in case he couldn't get through I knew mom and dad were on the other side waiting. Plus, Josh seemed to be handling the matter fine. I would probably end up fighting with his guard and make things worse. Sighing, I gave him a nod and passed through the portal.

The moment I passed through, I felt the pressure on my head, making my ears pop. Going through it was like riding on a plane, just that it took a couple of seconds rather than hours, but those seconds always gave me a massive headache. Which was funny; since being a wolf, I had heightened senses and healing abilities, so a headache should be the least of my worries. However, that wasn't the case when travelling through the portal. Just as I passed through and walked out on the other side, my senses were on alert to the new environment. Well, it wasn't new, but it had been eight years since I set foot in the wolf multiverse. Looking around, it was the same as I left it with minimal changes in construction, the woods around the portal just more green. I could see the newly planted trees and new pathway, which probably led to the wood's edge where I would find my parents. I contemplated waiting for Josh right here, but with the way the guards were staring me down, I doubt they let me. But that wasn't what I thought was weird, every person ahead of me that passed through the portal was asked for their paperwork and sigils, but in my case, they just gestured for me to move ahead. I even got a few curious gazes from the wolves around me. I was just as clueless as them about the special treatment. Maybe it was because I was from Red Moon. Dad did mention how much power the pack holds now after the triplet's hard work over the years in both the wolf relam and earth. Plus, I was the only Red Moon member that lived in the human multiverse, so they mustn't have seen me as a threat. I was just spewing random ideas in my head for the reason for this treatment, but honestly, I didn't know what the reason was. I would have to ask Nate or my parents about this ordeal or if they had anything to do with it.

After lingering and trying to walk as slow as I could, in hopes of Josh catching up, I gave up. Just as I was about to start making my way towards the edge of the woods, I felt an arm go around my shoulder. The contact made me freeze. Just as I was about to ram my elbow in the person's gut, I heard Josh.

"Woah Woah there, beautiful. It's just me." Said, Josh

Turning around to face him, I playfully shoved him.

"Don't creep up on me like that, you'd be on the floor right now if you didn't speak up," I said.

He just chuckled and put his hands up in the air in surrender. I chuckled and pushed him. Dropping his arm around my shoulder again, we made our way out.

"What took you so long? There were like at least seven people that came before you, and you were right behind me." I asked.

Josh frowned a bit and spoke up.

"I don't know. That guard was being a total dick! Even though I had all my paperwork, pack sigil and even an invitation to your pack and even told him I was the future beta of the blue moon pack, he was just giving me a hard time." He said.

What the heck?

What was up with the patrol today?

Were they new or just dicks?

Before I could get another word out, I heard my name being called and then suddenly, I felt the air being knocked out of me when I was crushed in a bone-crunching hug. But unlike before, I remained calm and giggled, wrapping my arms around who, no doubt in my mind, was my mom. Her roses and honey scent wafted through my nose, making me calm. I nuzzled into her neck as I felt her tears on my shoulders.

"Your back, my love. Oh, how you've grown." Mom said.

I untangled myself and held her hands, giving her a huge smile.

"I missed you, mom," I said

"I missed you, honey. We all did." Said mom, giving my hands a squeeze

"What about me, sweetheart? Haven't forgotten about your old man, have you now?" I heard dad saw from behind mom.

I rolled my eyes and chuckled before I jumped into his stretched-out arms, nuzzling into him.

"Your so dramatic, daddy. You and mom saw me like a year ago," I said.

"Hey, don't sass me, young lady. A year is a long time without seeing my pup." Said daddy as he let me go and dropped his arm around my shoulder.

I saw Josh from the corner of my eye, on the side. He stood quietly with a polite smile, waiting for me to introduce him. I left daddy's arms and ushered Josh close. Just as he stood next to me, I turned to mom and dad, who looked inquisitive.

Mom and dad knew that Josh and I were best friends, but I hadn't told them we were dating now. My parents were always big about waiting for your mate and all that crap. And, as much as I agreed with them, there wasn't anything wrong with dating someone if you hadn't found your mate, especially considering what mine and Josh's relationship was like I doubt it would've mattered.

"Josh, this is my mom, Lara Evan and my dad, Beta Larry Evans. And, mom and daddy, this is Josh, my best friend and boyfriend." I said, trying my best to slow down my heartbeat as I introduced Josh to them.

If they were shocked, they didn't let it show. Surprisingly they acted as they had already known. I was expecting a full-blown disbelief reaction from them, but they both smiled, shook hands with Josh, and asked him questions about himself as we made our way to the waiting car. Even on the way to the Red Moon Pack, my mom and Josh constantly talked. They were even cracking small jokes to now with one another. This day just kept on getting better and better, I sarcastically thought.

However, everything was forgotten when I saw Red Moon's Pack borders closing in, and the moment we crossed the border, I felt my wolf stir in my head restlessly. Shaking the thought off as being back after so many years, I placated myself, but that was me being delusional as always.

Just as the car stopped, and daddy helped me off the car. Three of the most mouth-watering scents wafted through my nose. The first one of pine and musk, the second one of cedar and musk and the third of grass and musk. The scents sent shivers down my body. Then I heard my wolf screaming the one word I had waited so long to hear.

'MATE'

But my happiness was short-lived when I heard not one but three identical claims, growling 'mate' at the front of the packhouse. My eyes locked with the people who had destroyed me almost a decade ago: the alpha triplets.

Chapter Five: I Don't Want This

Chapter Five: I Don't Want This

Phera POV:

Why moon goddess? Why mate me with the three who broke my heart and who would instead choose my sister over me? To them, I was their future beta's and best friend's little sister, who they hadn't bothered contacting or even tried meeting throughout the years. What hurt more was that they knew! They fucking knew I was their mate on that night all those years ago when they cozied up with my sister. A Luna was supposed to make her alpha strong, but here were my alphas, my mates, who happily sent me off and didn't bother coming to me all these years. Even when I turned eighteen, and they knew I could feel the bond, they still denied coming forth. I was broken out of my thoughts when I felt Josh squeeze my hand, but before I could even turn to him or anyone else, three ferocious growls rang out in the air. I was suddenly thrown back in pair of muscular arms, the smell of cedar and musk wafting through my nose, and my skin tingled with sparks that did nothing but send shivers of joy down my spine. I didn't need to look up to know that I was caged in Damon's arms. His touch and aura made me want to submit to the bond and snuggle into him, but I fought it as I squirmed in his arms, trying to get to Josh, who was now on the floor with Axel and Zane towering over him.

"No, stop! Get away from him." I yelled.

However, my screams went to deaf ears. Looking around, I see my brother and dad with their heads bowed and on the side, mom was petrified on the side with her hand over her mouth and neck bared. Why weren't they stopping them? How could they let this happen? Josh didn't do anything wrong! He was my boyfriend after all! The moment I saw Zane raise his arm to punch Josh, I screamed out again, still trying to get out of Damon's hold.

"I swear to the goddess you touch him, and I will reject you all right now," I said

When the triplets heard the word reject, Damon's arms around me loosened, and Zane's arm was stuck mid-air. All three looked at me with nothing but sadness and longing in their eyes. I scoffed! Longing? Where the hell were they all these years? Where were they when I needed my best friends? Fuck this! Fuck this stupid bond between us. Taking advantage of their distracted state, I shoved my elbow in Damon's gut, which was hard as steel and ended up hurting me instead but got the desired effect. His arms fell from my waist, and I darted towards Josh. Standing between him and now all three brothers.

"Sun..." I cut him off as Axel started saying.

"Don't! You all lost the right to call me that when you all happily signed my departure form and not once bothered calling or reaching out to me despite knowing I was your mate all these years." I said.

I saw the triplets flinch at my tone. From the corner of my eye, I could see my family's mouths on the floor at my audacity to talk to the alphas in such a way. But I was far from caring. I was hurt, and they probably didn't even know why I despised them but then my gut always told me they knew and did it on purpose. A mate could smell their mate almosta mile away and I was right outside the baloncy that night. I knew of their womanizing ways and, despite that, wanted to be with them but them being with Newmara was something I just couldn't look past. I would always think they would prefer her over me: their mate, their fated mate. I wasn't even sure if they were Newmara's chosen mate or if she found her fated mate. I bent down to help Josh stand up, giving him an apologetic smile when I lent my hand forward, and he grasped mine, the same possessive growls were heard again, but I rolled my eyes this time. As much as I was being all high and mighty, I wouldn't dare roll my eyes in front of my alphas. My ass would be in for it from my mom and dad for disrespecting them. However, Josh had seen what I did and raised an eyebrow at me with an amused grin which had me chuckle.

As much as he was acting as if everything was okay right now, I know we had a complicated conversation once we were alone. There was no doubt that I wouldn't be accepting the triplets as my mates, but that didn't mean I was okay with dating Josh now, knowing who my mates were. Plus, now that we've met and the bond had been established, they would feel everything between Josh and me, albeit we just kiss, but they would feel it. And as much as I hated them, I couldn't do that to them.

Why must you always fuck me over, Selene?

"You better get your hands of our mate before we beat you to a pulp, pup." Axel seethed out.

I felt Josh flinch from the aura the triplets were emitting; however, I didn't care! Unlike everyone else, their aura did not affect me as I was their mate, their equal. Not caring what they had said, I grabbed Josh's hand in a tight grip. Being the shorty I was, once standing, I was surrounded by four towering imposing men. The triplets easily towered over Josh; their intimidating stare could probably have a grown man shit his pants.

"You three need to back down! Josh is my guest." I said

"A guest that is not welcomed in our pack." Damon sneered.

"As far as I know, Blue Moon is an ally to the pack and Josh, being the future beta of the pack, should always be welcomed." I countered.

I was not having any of this! They had no right to prance into my life being all possessive like they've been a part of life this past decade! As if they had a right to anything in my life!

"As the future beta, yes. As our mate's boyfriend, fuck no!" Sneered Zane

This time my jaw hung open. How the hell did they know Josh was my boyfriend? I hadn't told anyone back at the pack about him, except for Resse and Betty, and I could bet my life they wouldn't say a word about it. Seeing my shocked state, the triplets chuckled. Not the one where someone is amused but a dark one.

"What did you think, love? We approved your request to study in the human multiverse without having backup sent with our mate to look after her." Said, Axel

His words snapped me out of my shock, anger flaring in me at his words. Backup? Mate? Were they serious? They knew! They fucking knew all this time! That means they knew what I felt for them as a mate could always sense their mate's feelings, vaguely, but they could, even if a mate wasn't of age. They probably even felt the betrayal I felt that night when I saw them with Newmara. And, they have the audacity to stand in front of me, acting as if they own me.

I wasn't the love-struck teenager that used to grovel for their attention. No! I was a strong independent she-wolf now! And, no way in hell would I bend backwards for my so-called mates because they had finally decided to man up and claim me.

"I don't care what you did or what you do; however, I do know if Josh leaves, I'll be leaving with him to go back to the academy," I said.

As much as I wanted to say back to his pack, it was like my mouth had a mind of its own and denied getting the words out. The bond was trying to make me submit, trying to make sure my mates weren't hurt. My wolf whined in my head to let the whole thing ago that it had been years. But I couldn't! If they were oblivious of the fact of me being their mate, I would've understood. But they knew when they paraded around those girls around the pack, they had a different girl on their arm every week, not to mention when they had cuddled up with my sister in her room baloney while the door was fully open not even trying to hide what they were upto. The memories were like daggers to my heart. Probably sensing my distress, the triplets tried coming toward me, but I stepped back from them and held my hand out.

"No, please! I can't; I just can't right now. Josh and I are going to my house." I said, challenging them to go against what I just said.

Their eyes flickered from black to grey as they fisted their palms with gritted teeth with sneers on their faces as they nodded their heads. Sending a mental thank you to the goddess. I turned around, not bothering to look towards my family or anyone else, as Josh and I walked the opposite way of the packhouse down the street towards my house. The distance between our bodies was noticeable, our hands to our sides as we were both lost in our thoughts. We were just a few minutes from my place when I heard Josh's heartbroken voice.

"This is the end for us, isn't it, P." Said Josh.