เข้าสู่ระบบChapter 12The sight hit me like a punch to the heart. Their hands—Hunter’s on the curve of one woman’s hip, Logan’s fingers splayed possessively across another’s waist, Dean’s arm slung low around a third—looked far too comfortable. The women were gorgeous. They had sleek hair and designer dresses. They laughed at something Logan said, one of them tilting her head back. The triplets looked every bit the powerful, untouchable men they were.My stomach twisted so hard I thought I might be sick right there.“They gave me freedom,” I reminded myself, but the words felt bitter on my tongue. “I asked for it. I fought for space outside the contract, outside their control. This is what I wanted.“But seeing them like this—touching other women the way they’d touched me—made something feral wake up inside my chest. A hot ugly Jealousness clawed up my throat. My fists clenched and unclenched at my sides. I forced my face into something neutral, but my pulse hammered loudly.Nathan returned wi
Sloane I cleared my throat, trying my best to hide the box, but Hunter walked toward me and glanced behind me. He spotted the flowers first—I could tell before he looked back at me.“Flowers?”“Flowers? From who?”I looked at the three of them and remembered last night. I didn't want to start another fight, so I looked down at my fingers.“Nathan…” my voice trailed. “He invited me to be his plus one at the party tonight.”“The dinner party with investors?” Logan asked. I nodded; that was definitely the party.I could tell they didn't like it one bit, but they kept quiet.“It's fine then,” Dean said out of the blue, and I looked at him quickly. I stared, watching their body language, but they all acted detached.“Since this is what you want… we won't force you otherwise,” Dean said, and the other two nodded.I was about to say something, to tell them I wasn't interested in going with Nathan but with them instead, but before I could, they headed for the door.“See you at the party,” th
Sloane I walked out of the car, following Gen. When we both got to the gates, they opened after she put in the password. We walked past the fountain until I spotted Hunter hanging around. He had his back against the pillar, leaning on the solid block, both arms tucked under each other.I slowed down when I spotted him and then told Gen to go on and wished her good night. She gave me a large hug and left me with Hunter. I took a pause, said a singular prayer before I strode to where Hunter stood.He looked like he wasn't in any mood ready to talk to me so I changed my mind. I moved forward, about to walk in when I heard him call after me.“He dropped you off?”I turned to him and nodded before I gave a resounding yes.“Do you like him?” he asked, a question that threw me off guard. I shook beneath my feet and then I looked at him. He looked empty as he stared at me. In his eyes held something I couldn't quite place.“He's just a friend.”“That you like?” the question came out.“I don'
Logan's The blow came, resounding in my ears. I touched my face, blood oozing from my nose. Before I could move, Dean grabbed my neck, squeezing tight as I tried to breathe for air. Hunter rushed between us and tried to separate us, but it was of no use. When Dean was angry he acted like a feral beast. My hands were on his as I kept tapping, trying to free myself from his grip.I did eventually and shoved him away; my hit came immediately. I struck his cheek and he took two steps back. Suddenly, everyone gathered around us, pulling us apart as they tried to stop the fight.But I wasn't going to back down. How dare he hit me for Sloane? The same woman who just wants her decisions to be taken seriously?Fuck this.I struggled until I broke the grip of the people holding me down. I took fast strides to Dean and grabbed his chin, ducking him with my elbow. He staggered, taking a few steps back. They held me again but I wouldn't back down.As I tried to move forward, Dean somehow broke f
Sloane Nathan froze, his lips on mine but he didn't push further. He didn't try to kiss me back or touch me, and somehow that made me feel bad. I pulled away, and his hands came to my neck, his eyes locked on mine but they weren't filled with anger, no. They were filled with care and genuine concern.Instantly, embarrassment hit me. It felt like a wave of guilt.“Are you okay?” Nathan asked, concern lacing his voice.I pulled away, watching him as he stood. Instantly, Dean walked to us and placed a hand on me, trying to pull me away, but Nathan held him back.“Let go of her hand,” Dean said. It felt like the ground should break and I would fall right in. Embarrassment washed over me while the anger slowly dissipated.I tried to get free from Dean but he held onto me tight, his eyes on Nathan.“No. You both are clearly upsetting her, so no.”“No? Nathan,” he said, looking down where our hands were interconnected. “Get your hands off her.”“No,” he refused.“I won't say this another t
Sloane When Gen said she needed to get something from the resort, I played dumb, acting like I just didn't see Nathan walk into the same building. I swallowed slowly and clung to her as we walked in. We took the elevator, and a few minutes later we stepped out onto the third floor. She had told me to wait, probably to sit in the waiting area while she walked in to get something.I nodded, watching her leave. I walked past a door, just in time to hear my name. I paused and turned toward the door.“Who was in there?” I whispered as I got closer. I placed both hands on the door, crouched at the opening, and tried to listen in. People watched me like I was some kind of crazy freak; they minded their business, sure, but still had eyes on me as they measured my every second.After what felt like hours, I could finally hear a voice, Hunter's, through the door, and then more. They were talking about me to someone inside.I then heard Nathan's voice, intrigued, until Dean said I was off-limit
Sloane“Mom!” he shouted. “A little privacy, please.”She stopped mid-track with just enough time for me to stick my head out of the water, breathe properly, then shove it back under.“All right then, I'll be waiting for you downstairs,” she said and walked out of the room. The moment she was gone,
Sloane I signed the contract.I was no longer just Sloane Moon. I belonged to the triplet Alphas of the Moonlight Pack. I was theirs to use. Their pet.For the first time today, I left the comfort of the room and roamed the house. The plan was to learn every single part of this building in case I
Sloane I woke up to bright sunlight stabbing my eyes the moment they snapped open. Logan sat beside me, holding a tray of food, a cunning smile on his face.“Good morning, angel,” he said, setting the tray on the bed. I looked at it: toasted bread, sunny-side eggs, and a steaming cup of hot chocol
SloaneI had gone through pain all my life and right then, revenge was the only thing I wanted. The only thing I craved, but not at the expense of letting them use me. They had gone outside that time, leaving me free access to the window.I should have escaped, but I didn't.I didn't move.Instead,







