MATED TO THE ALPHA TRIPLETS

HANNAH POVI barely slept that night, every time I tried closing my eyes, I couldn’t get the image of Elias, smiling comfortably with the other girl while putting his hands on her waist, off my mind. By morning, I was already looking deranged due to my lack of sleep throughout the night. It felt like the universe was mocking me for thinking I was allowed to rest.I dragged myself out of my bed quietly so I wouldn’t wake my mother. The apartment was cold. Our heater had stopped working again and I made a mental note to call the landlord later, even though I knew what he would say. I moved towards the kitchen and fixed tea for my mother the way she liked it, counting the pills she had to take this morning.Life did not pause because I was heartbroken, heartbreak was a luxury I couldn’t afford at this stage of my life. Bills were piling up, my mother's medications still needed to be bought. I still needed to be strong for my mother if not for myself.When I stepped into my mother's room

HANNAH POVThe day of the ritual arrived faster than I was ready for. I woke up with a heavy feeling sitting in my chest, I still couldn’t talk myself out of the ritual.The room felt quieter than usual, and the walls felt like they were about to close on me. I stood up from the bed and went to get ready for the ritual. They didn’t give a particular dress code, so I decided to wear something random. After dressing, I went to the kitchen the prepare my mother tea and her drugs as usual. My mother was still asleep by the time I reached her room. I stood by her door longer than I needed to, watching her chest rise and fall unevenly. She looked smaller somehow, fragile in a way that made my throat tighten. I wanted to wake her up. I wanted to tell her everything. I wanted her to tell me not to go, but I already knew she would. So I stayed quiet. I dropped her tea and pills on her bed stand, and left the room. I moved through the apartment carefully, getting dressed, packing nothing b

HANNAH POVThe gates closed behind the limousine with a deep, echoing sound. I pressed my hands against my thighs, my fingers trembling as the car rolled deeper into the palace grounds. The building loomed ahead of us, massive and unforgiving, its stone walls glowing faintly under the moonlight. Towers stretched into the sky like silent watchers, their windows lit with a warm glow that did nothing to calm my nerves.I felt like I’ve entered into prison, with no hopes of leaving. The alphas words still ranged in my head like a bell. “YOU BELONG TO US.” I wasn’t a property that they could just decide they own, but I knew I couldn’t do anything about it. No one spoke as the car came to a stop. The door opened and cold night air rushed in, carrying a strange scent that made my chest tighten. Something wild. Something ancient. I was overthinking everything but I just couldn’t stop myself from thinking. I wished this was all a dream, and I’ll just wake up in the familiar comfort of my roo

HANNAH POVThe knock came in the morning, interrupting my sleep. I didn’t even know how I drifted off to sleep. The knock startled me and I was up on my feet in seconds. “Hannah.” I froze at the sound of my name. I recognized the voice immediately. Calm and also controlling. It was Kael. “Breakfast is ready.” I didn’t answer.For a moment, there was only silence. My heart thudded painfully against my chest as I waited, unsure of what would come next.“Hannah,” the voice came again, firmer this time. “You are expected downstairs.”I swallowed hard, and my throat suddenly became dry. My fingers dug into the fabric of the bedspread as fear crept slowly up my spine. I thought of the paper they had slid across the table earlier. The words burned into my memory. The way they had looked at me like I was something they already owned. I needed my freedom and I needed to be my own person. And if I wanted to be free, I needed to fight for it. “No,” I whispered, though I knew they couldn’t he

SELENE POVThis was never how it was supposed to go. I had planned everything down to the smallest detail. Every outcome was meant to bend in my favor. For years, I had positioned myself carefully beside the Draven triplets, not as a threat, not as an outsider, but as. someone they trusted and they needed. Someone they would one day choose to stand by their side. With me at their side, the kingdom would have been unstoppable. The Devon triplets ruling with strength and fear, and me by their side, guiding, influencing, controlling. A witch as their bride is the best decision they would have ever made. Power didn’t need to sit on the throne to rule if I’m with them, but Hannah decided to spoil my plan. When I saw her during the ritual, I knew she was going to be trouble. I hoped she wouldn’t have succeeded, but she ended up being the chosen one. Seeing her at the dining table, I knew she was going to be a threat to my plan. But she’s getting worse with every minute she spends here. A