Irresistible

Nyra's pov.

I felt it too. I had tried to ignore it, but the bond formed, like a visible string, connecting me to all three of them. 

My heart stopped, and again, I took a step back. This wasn't what I planned, this wasn't supposed to happen, it had never even happened, so why me?

“No… you don't know what you're talking about.” My voice was frail, and my eyes moved from one sweaty brother to the other. 

“We know you feel it too, the pull.” Kael insisted, rage crossing his eyes as he stepped in front of his brothers. “You cannot deny it.”

I chuckled, but nothing was funny. I was simply trying to convince myself that this was a cruel joke by the moon goddess. It was unheard of to be mated to three men, plus, I already had a mate who rejected me. 

“That's funny, because I don't even have a wolf, so how can I recognize a mate bond?” I tried to convince them and myself. 

Ronan, brooding in the corner with eyes that held a scary calmness, let out a grunt. “The goddess is not foolish.” 

“Why are we standing around and talking about this!? We have to claim what's ours!” Kael cut him off, his palms balling into fists as he prepared to lunge towards me. 

Dante held Kael's shoulder from behind, but all their eyes were on me, restraint visible in them. It was like their wolves were fighting to be let out, and I felt it in the depths of my soul, the same craving that I felt the first time I was mated. Except, this time, it was stronger. 

“We cannot claim her if she does not want to be claimed.” Dante pointed out and I gulped. 

“What!?” Kael snapped his head over to Dante who nodded calmly. 

“She will have to accept the bond first.” 

“He's right.” Ronan added. 

I couldn't stand there anymore, so I took off in the direction of my room, slamming the door shut as soon as I entered. Leaning against my door, I tried to calm the storm within me, but it was futile. 

Mated to three men? Three brothers? It had to be a cruel joke. Gosh! What the hell was I thinking accepting to be a maid for three dangerous Alphas? And now I was in another mess. 

How was this even possible? I didn't have a wolf, I had never felt her, and yet I could feel a bond as strong as this? No, I would not let things escalate, I would have to find a way out of their house as soon as I could. 

I crawled underneath my duvet that night, hugging my knees to my chest and shutting my eyes tight. I had hoped to wake up the next morning and discover that this was all a dream, but their voices kept me awake. 

They were restless, untamed, and vicious. They wanted me badly, they called out to me, but I shut them out and ignored them even though it hurt. 

I left my room the next morning looking like a mess, my head still spinning from everything and the lack of sleep. I had hoped to sneak off to class without being noticed that day but Ronan was in the kitchen when I walked in, causing me to stop in my tracks, air leaving my lungs. 

“Good morning.” I greeted, trying to act like everything was normal despite the fact that my heart was racing.

He didn't respond, he just stood there in his sweatpants and tank top, pouring himself a cup of coffee. I cleared my throat and moved towards the cabinets. I needed to get started on breakfast, but smelling him in that kitchen made things so difficult. 

I was busy getting some sugar off the cabinet when I felt his presence pressing down on me, insufferable and choking. I swung around so fast that I almost took out my back, expecting to find him right behind me but he was still in the same spot, sipping his coffee. 

“What?” He raised a brow at me, like I had lost my mind. 

“N… nothing.” I shook my head and turned away, continuing with breakfast with shaky hands. 

“I don't know how long you intend to keep running from the truth.” He scoffed. 

“There's no truth. You and your brothers just want to mess with me. I'm not falling for your little prank.” I answered, keeping my voice low but stern, refusing to give off any hints. 

“We'll see how long you can keep this up.” He sneered, right before his footsteps faded out of the kitchen. 

I was finally able to breathe, my fingers now trembling violently, unable to pick up a spoon. How was I supposed to stay under the same roof with my supposed mates and hide the bond? I had to figure something out. 

I finished breakfast, ate and got ready for my classes. I had just two today, the rest of the afternoon was free because the hockey team had an important game. I wasn't going to the game like everyone else, especially since the triplets would be there. 

Just before I grabbed the doorknob, Dante's voice came, like a calm to a storm, carrying danger even though it was masked. 

“Already off? I think it's way too early.” 

I gulped. “I like to get settled in first.” 

He let out a scoff. “You sound like a nerd.” 

My jaw ticked, and without bothering to turn back, I pulled the door open. However, he spoke again, stopping me in my tracks. 

“How long do you think you can escape your inevitable fate?” 

That was when I turned, slowly, but fast enough to catch the mischievous grin on his perfect face. 

No! Why the hell would I think that? Why was I thinking about how good he looked? 

“What fate?” 

“You know exactly what I'm talking about.” He answered, tugging on his pajamas. “You cannot run away from us.” 

“I will not fall for your tricks. I'm not afraid of you or your brothers.” I said with a raised chin and arms crossed. 

He took only a step closer, and his scent filled my nostrils, instantly making my knees buckle. I almost lost my balance. Almost. 

“What you don't know, dear Nyra, is the lengths my brothers are willing to go to keep what belongs to them.”

My heart dipped. He let out a low growl and turned his back on me. 

“Good luck… you'll need it.”