The Alpha's Unwanted Genius Triplets

TerraThe entire penthouse was filled with the crème de la crème of werewolf society. Alphas from packs across the country had flown in to celebrate Nathan's 20th birthday and his official crowning as the new Alpha of our pack.I felt completely out of place among all these powerful, glamorous people. As an orphan without a family, I didn't have the fine clothes or fancy upbringing like the other girls here. But Nathan never cared about any of that. He had always treated me as his equal, his best friend, and now, his girlfriend.I glanced around nervously as I entered the party, hoping none of Nathan's snobbish relatives would give me a hard time tonight. A few of them shot me dirty looks, whispering behind gloved hands. They had never approved of Nathan's attachment to a poor stray like me. I lifted my chin, refusing to let their contempt shake my confidence. Nathan loved me, and that was all that mattered."Terra, you look beautiful!"I turned to see Lily, Nathan's cousin, waving at

TerraThe bell on the café door jingled as another customer walked in. I plastered a smile on my face, willing myself to get through another shift."Welcome to Sunbeam Café, what can I get started for you?" I recited in a chipper tone.The man rattled off his order, oblivious to my inner misery. I nodded politely and got to work making his latte. Just six more hours until freedom.I still couldn't believe this was my life now—slinging coffee and pastries at Moonbeam Café in the tiny town of Willow Creek. A far cry from my days as Luna back home. Here, no one knew who I was or cared about my tragic fall from grace. I was just Terra, the quiet new girl who kept to herself.And that was exactly how I wanted it. After Nathan so cruelly chose his mate over me, I had shifted into wolf form and run until I collapsed, desperate to escape the excruciating heartbreak. When I finally shifted back two days later, I found myself near the outskirts of Willow Creek, hundreds of miles from the Cresce

Terra"No running in the hallway!" I called as my three rambunctious boys came barreling out of the exam room, amber eyes shining with mischief. They continued thundering down the clinic's narrow hall, dodging nurses and patients. I shot an apologetic look to the elderly couple exiting the room after them."Luke! Levi! Landon! Freeze, now!" My "mom voice" finally got their attention. They skidded to a stop, lowering their heads guiltily.I fixed them with my best stern glare. "What have I told you about running wild in the clinic?""Sorry, Mom," Levi mumbled, scuffing his shoe. His brothers echoed apologies, unleashing their most pathetic puppy dog eyes. My resolve instantly crumbled.With a sigh, I knelt and held out my arms. "C'mere munchkins." They tumbled into my embrace, tangling me in a mass of gangly limbs. Despite the chaos my spirited wolf cubs created, I cherished these noisy group hugs. Their boundless energy and affection filled my days with light."Let's head to daycare n

NathanOne bleak evening, after a futile session trying to coax him to eat, I emerged red-rimmed and bleak only to find Jade waiting, flawlessly groomed as always. Her tapping foot signaled bad news brewing.Sure enough, she fixed me with a glare. "Going to explain where you've been all day? Not that you would even notice my absence."I sighed deeply, much too exhausted for another fight. "The healer was here for hours again. Father is...not improving. I need to be there for him now."Jade rolled her eyes. "Always dramatic excuses. You know I need you here representing the pack, not wasting time at your father's sickbed."Her callousness ignited my simmering temper. "He's your pack Alpha still, however convenient you find it to forget," I hissed through clenched teeth. "Show some respect.""Or you'll what?" Jade challenged, stepping closer. Sickly sweet perfume cloyed the air between us. "Face it, Nathan. You need me to play doting mate, keep this pack behind you. Where would you be o

Nathan"How is he today?" I asked softly, resting a hand on Elder Vera's slumped shoulder.She shook her head wearily, face etched deep with lines of worry and grief. "The fever continues burning unchecked. His spirit dims further each time he wakes."I swallowed thickly, nodding. After months battling this mysterious wasting sickness, Father had finally taken a sharp turn last night, his stubborn vitality flagging. Now we raced against time to save him before the traditional remedies proved useless.But desperation made my next request no less distasteful. "Vera, please give us the room. I must speak privately with my father."Her expression clouded with concern. But she patted my hand in acquiescence before slipping away to grant us privacy. Father's rheumy eyes blinked open at her departure, wandering until they settled unsteadily on me. I settled gingerly on the bedside chair and clasped his limp hand in both of mine."Father, I'm so sorry to disturb your rest," I began gently. "B