Mated to the Alpha Triplets

Chapter 16: Mine

Ottilie POV

“Oh my god, I get to go to the triplets' birthday party?” I knew Lily had been listening to mine and Jamie’s conversation, she probably had her ear pressed up against the door the second I closed it.

I watched in amusement as she danced around the room. “Hold on a second,” I said before she got too over excited, “I don’t think I’m going to go.”

She stopped and rolled her eyes at me. “Are you bloody mad?” she replied, “The future Alpha’s of this pack who may or may not be your mates have pretty much demanded you attend their birthday party AND you get to bring me but you’re not going to go?”

I nodded, “Lily, the pack cannot stand me and it’s so public, not only do they have no idea why the triplets are now being nice to me but at midnight if I am their mate EVERYONE will know about it and I still don’t know if I can forgive them.”

I’d been struggling internally with this for a while now. I couldn’t deny that there was an attraction to all three of them, just their scent could send me into a tailspin but could I forgive everything they had put me through? I wish my parents were still around to help me and guide me, my Dad had always been so good with advice. I had Lily but she was a romantic and had a crush on all three of the boys for years so she was absolutely no help in the slightest.

“Do you not think maybe they might know what they’re doing? I can’t imagine they’d put you in danger deliberately and I also don’t think they’d try and rush you into any kind of decision.” Lily said seriously, sitting down on the end of my bed. “They’ve given you all this,” she looked around the room in awe, “I just don’t think they’d do anything to jeopardise what they’re clearly trying to build with you.”

I sat down heavily on the sofa and let out a huge sigh. She spoke sense and although I didn’t want to admit it the main reason I didn’t want to go was out of fear. Not fear of the pack, but fear of what might happen if I was their mate. Would they reject me? Was this all just a cruel trick? I couldn’t go back to being the pack slave again, I’d rather be a rogue.

“Please Tills,” Lily begged walking over and getting on her knees in front of me, “I really want to go, I promise I won’t leave your side and also, I might even find my mate, you know there are people from neighboring packs coming.” This was true, as one of the more powerful packs we often hosted other allied packs, it was a good opportunity to build relationships and for our members to find their mates. The last one hadn’t been great though, Tanya and her minions had beaten me so severely beforehand they’d broken my wrist and several ribs. I’d had to serve all the guests with a split lip and broken bones whilst they looked at me with unveiled disgust.

I sighed again, she clearly wasn’t going to give up. “Fine,” I said, “but I’m doing this for you, not for them.”

Lucy jumped up, eyes sparkling. “Amazing!” She exclaimed, clapping her hands in excitement. “We only have like four hours to get ready, oh my goddess, what are we going to wear.” I watched as she ran around the room like a mad woman.

Lily and I walked down the stairs into the bustling entrance hall. I had been hoping to arrive after everyone else already had so we could slip into the party without anyone realising we were there but it seemed that luck was not on my side that evening.

Like I was drawn to them, I instantly spotted the boys by the front door welcoming guests, Ariana purred loudly the second she saw them.

They look incredible, she said appreciatively.

I couldn’t disagree, all three were dressed in black tie, their muscles bulging in their suits. Jamie’s hair was slicked back from his face, his jawline looking even more defined than usual. Noah’s usually messy hair had been scrapped back into a bun. But Harry was the real shock, he’d shaved his golden locks off down to a buzzcut and he looked impossibly handsome. I wasn’t the only person who thought so. I could see some of the female guests looking at them appreciatively, especially the ones from neighbouring packs. Before I could stop her, Ariana growled loudly as one of them, a trashy blonde with huge fake boobs, touched Jamie’s arm flirtily.

I froze as the whole room turned to look at me. The boys were staring at me with wide eyes, Harry’s eyes raked up and down my body, drinking me in. I had to admit I looked pretty good, my dress was high necked to cover up the diamond marking but my arms were bare, whilst the black floaty floor length skirt fell to the floor. I looked innocent as hell, at least until I walked and my whole leg was visible from the indecently high side split. Lily had coaxed me into a pair of sky high stilettos that gave me more height than I was used to. “Every guy likes heels,” she’d said, “and it would be criminal not to wear these with this dress.”

Luna Maria was staring at me with undisguised hatred, it was so strong I could almost feel it washing over me. She gave me one last look before clearing her throat and turning to her sons, introducing them to yet another peroxide, over made up she-wolf. Thankfully chatter resumed and Lily and I were able to make our way down the rest of the stairs without too much trouble.

“Goddess did you see the look on their faces,” breathed Lily, “they want you so bad.”

As I turned to reply, I tripped. I waited for the inevitable pain but instead felt a pair of arms around me, catching me before I fell. I looked up into a twinkling pair of amber eyes and gasped.

“You should be more careful little wolf,” purred the stranger, “it would be a shame to miss the party because you broke your neck, especially as we haven’t even had a dance yet.”

As he set me down, I stared at him in wonder, I didn’t think that it would be possible for anyone to outshine the triplets when it came to looks but this guy could definitely give them a run for their money. Like everyone else he was in black tie but that’s where the similarities ended. He must have been at least 6ft 8 and from what I could tell, all muscle. His hair was jet black and shoulder length, the lower half of his face covered in three day old stubble. I could see ink peeking out of the top of his shirt, a part of me itched to tear his clothes off so I could see it. He smiled, clearly amused at my fascination with him.

“Is there something on my face?” He leaned slightly in so he was inches away from me.

“Sorry,” I stuttered. “I didn’t mean to…” I didn’t finish my sentence before he grinned widely.

“It’s ok little wolf,” he said softly. “I don’t mind being stared at, particularly by a female as intriguing as you.” He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed it softly, “a pleasure to meet you.”

The second he kissed my hand sparks flew, a delicious smell of cedar and honey engulfed me making me jump in shock.

It’s like he’s our mate, said Ariana in my head, clearly confused. But he can’t be?

Lily nudged me, bringing me out of my haze.

“Oh yes sorry, this is my friend Lily,” I offered, introducing her to the tall, impossibly sexy stranger in front of me.

“Lovely to meet you Lily,” he purred, smiling at her kindly. “And you are?” He asked, turning back to me.

“Ottilie,” I said blushing at his intense stare.

“Ottilie,” he repeated slowly, like it was the most delicious name he’d ever heard. Suddenly he stepped back as I felt a presence behind me.

“Alpha’s,” he said bowing respectfully, “thank you for inviting me.”

“Alpha Damon,” said Harry, moving in front of me. “I didn’t think you were coming, you never come to these things."

Before I knew it I'd been completely manoeuvred behind the boys, I could feel anger coming off of them in waves almost as if they were jealous of my interactions with Alpha Damon. I hadn’t heard of him before, I didn’t really know much about the neighbouring packs but it was obvious by the way that the triplets were staring him down that there was no love lost between them.

Lucy nudged me again, “what the hell?” she whispered, "The Blood Moon pack NEVER come to our events, the only reason we aren't at war with them is because their old Alpha is our Alpha's brother."

"What?" I said confused but before I could question her further Alpha Damon responded.

"Ah but we're cousins, surely you can make an exception for me and my Beta?" His eyes twinkled in amusement, daring them to challenge him. Before they could reply he stepped around them to me and extended his arm. "Besides, Ottilie promised me a dance, it would be wrong to make her go back on a promise wouldn't it?" Without thinking and without looking at the triplets I took his arm. Noah growled softly, "Ottilie what do you think you're doing?"

I looked up at him defiantly. "Dancing," I said softly, "I might not have much practice with parties but I'm fairly sure they involve dancing."

Alpha Damon chuckled as he swept me away from them, I looked back at Lily apologetically but she shook her head and gave me a thumbs up, the Alpha’s looked furious, their eyes swirling to black as we walked away.

“Why do I get the feeling that my cousins aren’t too keen on me taking you away from them,” he said quietly as he steered me into the ballroom.

I shrugged as casually as I could, “No idea,” I replied. “I barely know them.” It was sort of the truth, I might have known them my whole life but I didn’t really know anything about them anymore.

The ballroom had been decorated exquisitely with gold and black balloons that filled the ceiling and black silk drapes that covered the walls. Enormous candles were spaced out throughout the room, with the lights off it created quite the atmosphere. As we passed through the room, people turned to stare. At first I thought it was at me but I quickly realised they were all staring at Alpha Damon.

He ignored it though, grabbing two glasses of champagne off a passing tray before handing me one.

“To you,” he said, staring at me intently as he raised his glass. “Ottilie D’Luca.”

I started with shock, “How the hell do you know my full name?” I looked at him accusingly.

“You have her eyes,” he replied, expertly sidestepping the question, “how could I not know who you are?”

I opened my mouth to respond but he placed a finger on my lips, again sparks flew and a deep heat pooled in my belly.

I don’t get it, said Ariana, there’s some sort of bond there, I just can’t tell what it is.

“We have a lot to talk about,” he said quietly, looking around as he did so, “but not here, I don’t want to be overheard.”

I took a huge gulp of my drink, my head whirling with questions, who was this guy and how did he know who I was. Did he know my mother? I could barely remember her but I know that I looked like her, that’s why everyone still hated me, I was such a stark reminder of what she’d done.

Alpha Damon led me on to the dance floor, sliding an arm around my waist before bringing me close. I could feel the stares of the triplets on me as he moved me effortlessly. His hand stroking the top of my neck. His touch was electric yet so calming at the same time.

An enormous growl made me whip round, the triplets were marching towards us, fury in their eyes.

“Get away from her,” snarled Harry, grabbing me by the waist and almost throwing me behind him.

Alpha Damon snarled back at him, his bright blue eyes swirling to black.

“I think you’ll find she was perfectly happy with me,” he said icily, stepping forward menacingly.

“SHE’S MINE.” Harry roared, his fangs elongating as his whole body began to shake. I stared in shock as Jamie and Noah began to shake as well before all three of them roared, “MINE.”