TRIPLE STEPBROTHERS INFERNO

Chapter 4

Harper's POV

Though sadness filled my heart, I felt relieved that I wouldn't have to face the triplets anymore, especially Damon. I never got tired of calling him a devil because that was what he represented.

My mind flashed back to the humiliation I received at the hall and I strongly decided that I wouldn't experience such anymore. As I packed the few rags that I had as clothes, I thought of where to go next.

I had to be quick about it or I'd have to listen to my mother's lengthy advice. I didn't need her to dissuade me from my decision, it was something I had made up my mind to do.

She couldn't understand how I felt because though she was also looked down on, she wasn't tortured by the triplets.

I had finished packing my clothes then sat to think of where to go to. It occurred to me that though I had been planning on leaving the pack, I had no place in mind. I palmed my face at how stupid I was then paced around the room.

The woods were unsafe for now because of the rogues that were lurking around. They tried invading our pack but were sent away by the guards who were valient. Even though I felt worthless, I still hoped that I would meet the person that would light up my world.

The neighboring town was a good place to go since no one knew me there. It would be easier to start my life afresh and I'd have to make sure that they don't find out about my past.

I heard some footsteps by the hallway so I clutched onto my bag, already dressed into something lighter. I had folded the black dress I wore for the mating ceremony, and I planned to discard it once I left the pack.

Keeping it would only remind me of the pain I went through today which I was something I didn't want.

The steps got closer to my room and I could tell that it didn't belong to my mother. I wondered who wanted to see me after everything that had happened and I prayed that it wouldn't be my usual visitor. I picked up the scent when the person was close enough and then I realized that it was Damon.

"Harper!" I heard him whisper. I rolled my eyes. He was the only one amongst the triplets that usually took the trouble of coming to my room to rile me up.

Atlas would rather send a maid to call me then he do whatever he wants with me. Adonis also disturbed me but it wasn't like the others, he only bullied me when I got in his way.

"Yes," I replied sharply, adjusting my worn out dress that looked like it would only last for one more month.

He came in immediately, still putting on his clothes from the ceremony which reminded me of how eager he was to reject me.

Since I was leaving, I decided to make the most of it. He smirked as he saw me holding onto my back while I stared back at him. The last thing I would do was allow him talk down on me again.

"You're finally leaving, I can't wait to see your a*s out of here." He said and I scoffed.

"I know you will be relieved by my exit, I'd have you know that it was tortorous staying here. You and your brothers need to learn how to be human because you obviously aren't one," I spat to his surprise.

"You're talking back now, huh? I guess we did the right thing in rejecting you. It would be a mistake for the goddess to mate you to someone else because you will only bring bad luck to him," He blurted to spite me. Surprisingly, I was unaffected by his mean words.

"You want to know what I'll do once you leave?" He asked and continued almost immediately as I didn't care to reply.

"I'll ask the maids to clean this room and every part of the house you've walked into because I don't want anyone to be affected by your bad luck.” He sneered at me while I pushed my way forward.

His words didn't matter to me anymore, and replying everything he said would give him reasons to say more demeaning words that I wasn't ready to listen to.

"Excuse me," I said harshly trying to get his hulk frame away from the door.

I didn't want my mother walking in on me. She wouldn't let me go and if she saw that I struggled further, she would cry and I hated to see her cry. I also hated that she knew how much her tears affected me and used it against me.

"You're not going anywhere yet, you still have things to do for me." He said and I stared at him and began to laugh.

The door swung open with force causing him to lose composure. He almost fell on the ground which made me laugh harder.

Serves him right, I thought.

Atlas waltzed into the room with his hands in his pocket. He looked aloof like he didn't do anything to hurt me today. It was for my own good anyways as I couldn't imagine how much t*****e they would have subjected me to.

"Thought I'll find you here." He said and glanced at me then continued talking to his brother.

"The mating ceremony is still on and you're here with her?" He asked, perplexed.

"Yeah, I just came to say good riddance to the bad rubbish. Doesn't it feel good to know that we won't have this worthless bastard omega with us any more?" He said dreamily.

I snorted loudly and walked towards the door, tired of their annoying chattering, to find a guard outside.

"Have you been standing for a long time?" I asked and let him into the small room I and my mother stayed. Somehow, my eyes caught the shelf which used to hold some of books and I remembered how I had taken that spot as my safe haven.

"Yes," He replied reluctantly and walked into the room, bowing to the brothers.

"What do you want?" Atlas asked him with a harsh tone.

"The Alpha wants to see you both as well as Omega Harper," He informed us and I could see Damon stare at his brother in dismay.

Atlas allowed him to leave obviously wondering why their father sent for them, including me.

"What is father up to?" Damon asked breaking up the silence that had become uncomfortable for me.

"There's only one way to find out. Let's go," Atlas said left while Damon snickered at me and followed suit.

Though I was to leave the pack house, it would be so wrong of me to ignore the Alpha's summon. He had done a lot of things to help my mother and so it felt proper for me to honor his invite.

I had only been to the Alpha's chamber once, that was when he asked us to join the pack. I could remember how happy we were to finally have a pack that we could identify with.

If only I knew how wrong it would turn out, then I'd have persuaded my mother to reject the offer.

He had a court where he held his meetings which was different from the his room. His room was at the third floor of the building and it was rumored have the best decor and paintings. That wasn't my business anymore since I was leaving soon.

Atlas and Damon had used the elevator while I used the stairs. I jogged all the way up suddenly feeling energy surge through me.

I got the court later and met them all sitted waiting for me.

Where they waiting for me? I thought.

I looked at the Alpha and saw my mother sitting beside him. My eyes widened in surprise as I began to ponder on the relationship between the both of them. She smiled at me but frowned when she saw my bag hanging over my shoulder.

"I'm sorry for being late," I apologized, bowing my head nervously.

The epilison was present as well so I knew whatever that was about to happen was serious.

"You are forgiven," He said with a kind smile while I looked at the triplets and saw them frown.

I almost stuck out my tongue to mock them. Their frowns didn't matter to me, because there was nothing they could to me in the presence of their father.

"Thank you, Alpha,"

"You must be wondering why I summoned you," He said and I nodded.

"Yes, Alpha," I said fiddling with my fingers nervously. I held the side of my dress to contain how anxious I was. My mother had always told me to comport myself before any high ranking personality so I tried my best to compose myself.

"It is because your mother has been mated to me," He announced.