The Triplets And Their Mysterious Mate

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Tate POV

I was still on edge about her leaving. I worried that one of us would make a mistake, causing her to vanish without a trace. The thought gnawed at me, a constant source of distress. Even though she promised to let us know, the uncertainty weighed heavily on my mind. If she were to disappear, I vowed to search tirelessly until I found her.

"Thanks for this morning, Tate," she said, breaking the tense atmosphere. "I haven't had fun like that in a long time. It was nice getting to meet your dragon wolf, his name is Hero, right?"

"Yes," I replied, my voice laced with a mixture of pride and hesitation. I paused for a moment, realizing how much she must have missed out on in life. She had spent so much time on the run. In contrast, my brothers and I were fortunate to have a loving and supportive family. The dangers we faced seemed insignificant compared to what Calaista had endured. I made a mental note to discuss with my brothers ways to make up for her past, to ensure her happiness.

As she leaned into me, I tightened my embrace. Her warmth enveloped me, offering a sense of security amidst the uncertainty. But her words reminded me that her smile was often a facade, concealing the deep wounds she carried. "You're holding me a little too tight, Tate," she laughed. "Mind putting me down? I need to take another shower."

I loosened my grip but didn't let go. Hero, ever protective, wouldn't allow it. Instead, I carried her into the bathroom. The sound of rushing water filled the room as I managed to turn on the shower, still holding her in my arms. "You okay? You're acting like a zombie," she asked, her head tilted in curiosity.

"I need..." I started to say, but she interrupted, her voice filled with understanding. "Your eyes are bright again. Hero is fighting you. If holding me helps, I guess that's fine. But my body may need a break from...well, you know."

I chuckled softly, appreciating her concern. "I'll just wash you, that's all," I reassured her. Gently, I placed her down in the water, my hands lingering on her for reassurance. The shower was quick, a blur of water and fleeting moments. As we stepped out, a sense of foreboding washed over me. I sensed someone approaching, someone who wasn't my brothers.

"Stay here," I instructed Calista, her worried gaze meeting mine. "I sense someone is coming to the door, but it's not my brothers. Don't worry, you're safe." With a nod, she stayed behind as I left the bedroom and made my way to the door. Peering through the small window, I shook my head, a mix of relief and caution flooding my senses.

“You've got to be f*****g kidding me,” I muttered under my breath, frustration etched on my face, as I swung open the door and stepped outside.

"Why the hell are you here?" I asked, my voice tinged with annoyance.

"Nice outfit, furry lizard," the visitor said. An obnoxious vampire we called family stood there, wearing a smug expression on his face. The sun's rays reflected off his pale skin, casting an eerie glow around him.

"Where's the rest of you? You look awkward when it's only one," he joked. I could feel my cheeks flush with anger, the heat rising beneath my skin.

"Shopping for food," I retorted. The vampire burst into laughter, the sound echoing in the quiet street.

"Shopping? f**k, I should have gone to town first. That would have been entertaining," he chuckled, his voice filled with amusement.

"Why are you here, Colson?" I demanded, my voice sharp.

"Come on, I know you're happy to see me," he said, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Not really," I muttered, my words barely audible. Colson, though not technically a blood relative, had become a fixture in our lives. He had supported my family for generations, starting from my grandmother's time. He had attached himself to my sister and my brothers as we grew up, much to my annoyance.

"Your mom asked me to come," Colson explained, his tone filled with a hint of pride. I raised an eyebrow, skeptical of his claim.

"Really?" I questioned, my voice laced with doubt. Colson laughed.

"I'm the best at getting information, kid. And you three have been very secretive. That's not like any of you, not even you hot head," he teased, a playful smirk on his face.

"We have our reasons. We're all good, so it's time to go," I said firmly.

"I'm tired. I'm an old vampire. It would be rude not to let me in so I can relax. I mean, you three did go and rent that private beachfront house. Your mother was a little shocked by that one, so I got to take a first-class trip on the unicorn express here," he explained, a hint of excitement in his voice. Panic surged through me.

"Wait, no. That means Skye..." I started to speak, my voice filled with concern. Colson held up a hand, a reassuring smile on his face.

"Chill, Skye is busy. She simply gave me a lift. But do you really think your sister would be happy to know you don't want to see her?" he said, his words laced with a knowing tone. I sighed.

"It's complicated," I muttered again.

I saw Dean and Cade approaching, their footsteps echoing on the pavement. They stopped abruptly, their eyes widening as they locked gazes with Colson.

"Well now, we have the three little devils," Colson remarked, his voice carrying a hint of amusement.

Cade approached first, his confident stride creating a sense of authority. He was skilled in handling Colson, adept at navigating any situation that arose. Meanwhile, Dean hurriedly made his way inside, his footsteps quick and purposeful. I knew he was going to inform Calista.

As Cade engaged in conversation with Colson, Dean's voice appeared in my mind, linking our thoughts. "Care to explain why Calista has marks all over her chest?" he inquired.

I couldn't help but burst into laughter. "We had a little fun," I replied, amusement coloring my words.

Colson's attention momentarily shifted towards me, and then he glanced at the bags that Dean had placed down. "Sure is a lot of food when only Dean eats," he observed, his voice carrying a note of curiosity. His gaze moved to another bag, and he bent down to retrieve a pair of undergarments. "You three trying something new, kinky," he chuckled, his voice laced with humor. Suddenly, his expression turned more serious. "You three are hiding something, so out with it," he demanded.

Dean's voice resonated in my mind, breaking the silence. "Bring the clothing in for Calista. She said it's okay if Colson is family; we can tell him," he instructed.

"We found our mate," I said, the excitement evident in my voice.

"Well, that answers why you three have been silent. Poor thing must be trapped in a bedroom," he joked, his words laced with a hint of amusement.

"Let me bring this to her. Cade, bring Colson in, and we will fill him in. We have been given permission," I said, causing Colson to look at me.

"Permission, oh my, this is good," he said with a smirk forming on his lips.

I walked into the bedroom. The bed now, neatly made, awaited the clothing Cade and Dean had gotten for Calista. Placing the bag gently on the soft fabric, Calista looked inside, her eyes widening at the sight. "You guys really did not need to get me so much," she said, her voice filled with gratitude.

Dean pulled out a few things, the sound of rustling fabric filling the room. Trying to lighten the mood, I couldn't help but ask, "So, who got the lingerie?"

Dean's eyes met mine. "Me," he replied with a sly smile.

"How did you know the bra size?" I asked.

His response made Calista's face flush, the rosy color spreading across her cheeks. "I estimated based on my hands," he said, causing a mixture of embarrassment and amusement to wash over us.

Calista quickly diverted the conversation, going through the bag to change the topic.

"You got me dresses," she asked, holding one up.

"Cade, did I picked out the casual stuff? I know it's more your style," Dean said. She ran her fingers along the smooth fabric, appreciating its texture.

"The dresses are actually nice," she commented, picking one and feeling the delicate fabric against her skin. She then grabbed a lingerie set and carefully dressed herself well i put on some pants.

"Okay, ready," she said, a smile spreading across her face.

"Sorry about this. We really did not know he was coming," I said, feeling a sense of guilt.

"I know, it's all good. If you guys say he can be trusted, I'll trust you," she replied, her voice filled with understanding. As I looked at her, my heart raced, and I couldn't help but admire how stunning she looked in the dress.

Dean led the way out to the living area, and the sounds of laughter and conversation filled the air. "So, you are what the furry lizards have been hiding," Colson said, his voice laced with curiosity.

Confusion washed over Calista's face as she asked, "Furry lizard?"

I could feel my irritation growing, already annoyed with Colson's presence. He stood up and walked closer to Calista, and Dean and I quickly positioned ourselves in front of her, protective instincts kicking in. "You really think I'm going to do something to your mate?" Colson said, pushing past us and extending his hand towards Calista.

"Names Colson. I was sent here to keep these three in line, but it looks like you may already be doing that," he said, his voice smooth and confident.

Calista shook her head, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "I'm Calista. They definitely are a handful, but so am I, making them move here and all," she replied.

Colson's eyes lit up as he realized the reason behind our beach rental. "Ah, so you are the reasoning behind this beach rental," he said with a knowing smile.

I glanced at Calista, making sure she was okay, and then nodded to Cade. "We are going to need a lot of help moving forward, but we don't want the whole family gathering just yet. We also need to find a safer location real soon with access to the ocean," Cade explained to Colson.

Excitement sparked in Colson's eyes as he absorbed our words. "Wait, did you three find the Siren?" he asked eagerly.

Cade nodded, his expression serious. "We did," he confirmed.

Colson's urgency grew as he spoke, "Then we need to get a move on before the demons get them."

"We are, but it's not easy for them to move due to the potion sample we sent to Amaris.” Cade explained.

"You need to at least alert your parents," Colson said, his voice filled with concern.

Calista stepped forward. "I am the Siren," she said, her voice carrying a melodic tone. Colson's eyes widened, his surprise evident on his face before it transformed into laughter again.

"This is priceless," Colson said between laughs. "I mean, we should have known since the phoenix and unicorn are part of your family. It only makes sense that the goddess fates you three to the Siren." His words hung in the air, a mixture of disbelief and amusement.

"Dean, why don't you take Calista into the kitchen with you?" Cade suggested. "Make something to eat. Tate and I will catch you up on things, Colson." As they left for the kitchen, Cade motioned for us to step outside again.

"So, why haven't you told your parents yet?" Colson asked, his voice tinged with confusion. "You three have been non-stop talking about finding your damn mate, and then you go silent the moment you do, even if she is the Siren. I don't get it."

"We messed up," I confessed, my voice heavy with regret. "We messed up by assuming she was a monster, by saying the dark Siren was. She forgave us, but we can't erase what we said. We need to earn back her trust."

Colson shook his head, a mixture of disbelief and disappointment etched on his face. "What the hell is wrong with you three? I mean, me saying something like that is normal, not your family."

"We can't change the past," Cade said, his voice filled with determination. "But we can make things right now. She hasn't received our marks yet, but she's given her mark to us. She's lived her entire life on the run and in hiding. We didn't want to stress her out with the entire family. And if I told our dad, you know for a fact they would be here before I finished the damn conversation."

Colson nodded in understanding. "I guess that's true. You're lucky it's just me. Your mother and Skye would be making some interesting fur ball BBQ if they knew what you called her."

"The potion released has made it difficult for her to maintain a human form," Cade said, his voice filled with concern. "But it's not safe for her to stay in the ocean either. Tate went with her today, but he linked me. It hurts her to shift back. We need to find the cure Amaris spoke of, and fast."

"That was the other reason I came," Colson revealed, his voice serious. "The demons know the cure to what they created. However, in the only areas Amaris traced the plant, there is also demon activity. It's not going to be easy."

"I'm worried," I said, my voice filled with concern.

"Link your parents, fill them in now. We need my wife here, she can help. Do you think your mate will be okay with this?"

"Yes, she will be okay with it." Cade responded.

Colson's face softened, a flicker of relief visible in his eyes. "Good. But we still need to find a way to get her out of here. Your sister might come in handy," he explained. I nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "We know, but we also trust her when she says she can't leave this area right now."

"So she accepted all three of you?" Colson asked.

Cade's response was filled with happiness. "Yes, she did."

"I'm happy for you three. You have me and the rest of the family standing behind you," Colson said, a hint of pride in his voice. "But I'm still the best and favorite, since I was the first one to meet your mate," he added with a smirk as we heard some commotion.

As we made our way back inside, the commotion grew louder. The sound of Calista's voice reached our ears, filled with a mix of annoyance and skepticism. "You sure you can cook? By the looks of it, you're trying to poison me."

Laughter erupted from us as we stood in the living room, unable to contain our amusement. Dean's voice, laced with determination, responded to her. "I can, just give me a chance."

"You had your chance, admit defeat."Calista's sharp retort echoed through the room.

"She totally has you three on leashes. I like her."Colson's words cut through the laughter, his amusement evident as Dean came out of the kitchen.

I made a move to go to the kitchen, but Dean's warning stopped me in my tracks. "I wouldn't. She'll bite your head off if she's hangry. It's clear she's not to be messed with at times like this."

I shook my head in agreement, realizing the power she held. "She's going to keep the three of you in line. Best to know now that she's the boss," Colson said, a hint of admiration in his voice.

Taking advantage of the moment, my brothers and I linked our parents. It was time to fill them in, to share the weight of the situation and seek guidance.