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We meet in the middle of campus with a few other people we know. The bar we are going to is pretty close, within walking distance. My stomach keeps clenching with the thought that Adolf is probably calling me, and my phone is in my room. I know that Esme made good points, and she’s right, but it doesn’t make it any easier. I’m essentially ignoring my fated mate, and I have no idea what’s going to come of that. “Everything okay?” I look up into the concerned face of my best friend. I plaster a s
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  • Three's A Crowd   CI

    ~Third Person~The three sit on the floor, their despair filling the room. Apollo and Atlas both lean on Akia for love and support. She pushes all questions aside and comforts them. Being with them brings up her own loss, but she doesn’t take the time to dwell.The Alphas tell her all about their mother as they go through her things. They each bring up different stories about her that come to their mind. There are stories that the brothers didn’t know and some that they both hold fondly in their minds.Akia listens to all of their stories, not missing the love that echoes in their words. Her heart grows knowing that they had such an amazing person in their lives, even though they lost her so early. She tried to keep her mind on the present and not wander on how they all lost someone special at young ages.One glaringly obvious thing was that Ares was

  • Three's A Crowd   C

    “YOU FUCKING LIAR! YOU LIED TO ALL OF US, YOU FUCKING BASTARD!” I pull back slightly and send my fist into his stomach. He doubles over and grunts again. He lifts his head to look at me, but I push my fist into his face before I make eye contact. I punch him again, making him fall to the ground. “You tell me the fucking truth! Why did you lie?! Why did you tell us that Mom ran away when you knew she was dead?!” I’m breathing heavily, almost overwhelmed by my and Luka’s anger.Father coughs, and I notice blood sprays out. I should feel guilty, but I don’t. Mom's leaving was hard on me. I kept hoping and praying that she would return. I didn’t know what to do with myself or how to navigate my teen years. I especially had a hard time with Ares. When mom would usually be there to comfort me and walk me through things, I was left without anyone. Father was hard on Atlas because he was the oldest.

  • Three's A Crowd   XCIX

    ~Atlas~I watch Apollo storm out, confusion taking root in my soul. Something is really wrong, and I have no idea what it could be. What I do know is that whatever it is, it has Apollo and Luka in a chokehold.I look down at the folder in my hand and know that whatever is inside is going to change my life forever. I’m barely aware of Marcus in the room with me. It’s his stench that reminds me he exists.I pull my hand away from my body with the intention of opening the folder. My hands are shaking, and I can barely breathe. I take a deep breath in and slowly let it out, opening the folder as I do.The white paper is bright with words in black jumping off the page. I let my eyes skim the paper, each section making my heart drop a little more. “Wh…” My throat is thick with emotion, and my eyes are starting to blur. “Where did th

  • Three's A Crowd   XCVIII

    As crowded as it is, Ares could be in the mall, and we wouldn’t know. He could be watching us, waiting for the perfect moment to snatch me. I wanted to get out of the packhouse and even wanted to get off packlands for a while, this is true. It’s also true that I didn’t think this through all that well. I didn’t fully consider the dangers and opportunities that being on packlands provided. I probably should have listened to Atlas and Apollo and stayed where I was. I swear if I make it back home safely, I won’t question their choices again.My anxiety is in overload, and though I haven’t seen him, I swear Ares is behind every corner. I just need a moment to pull myself back together. I pull Esme into a shoe store, wanting to escape the crowd and eager to look at shoes. We walk further in, but I bump into someone on their way out. “I’m so sorry.” I don’t look up, my mind pleading for

  • Three's A Crowd   XCVII

    ~Akia~It’s been amazing having those I’m closest to under the same roof. I feel bad because I’ve been spending so much time with them, and not much time with my mates. I know they are missing me, and I miss them. I guess I’m just basking in the comfort right now. It isn’t even that my mates don’t comfort me; I just have a lot going on.As great as this has been, I’m feeling a bit stir crazy. I haven’t been off packlands since I got here. It isn’t just me feeling this way, Esme agrees. Uncle D and Auntie Kyla are telling me to settle down; it isn’t that serious. I hear them, but I just want out. “So, have you asked them yet?” I sigh and turn my head to Esme. She really, really wants to get out of here for a bit.“No, not yet.”“What are you waiting for?” Esme flops on the couch next to me. “Just ask them already, will ya? They will agree because you’re their mate.” I shake my head.“Look, they are just trying to keep us safe. What if Ares appears and snatches me?”“Goddess! It’s not l

  • Three's A Crowd   XCVI

    ~Ares~I’ve been up and down this block, grabbing women. They are supposed to be professionals, supposed to excel at making men feel good. They are all shit! I feel nothing but anger. They can’t even help me get it up!I push another one out of the car and drive off, not caring to listen to her complaints. I’m quickly losing myself, and I don’t know how to stop the fall. I don’t know how to fix everything that seems to be breaking around me.I lift the block between Adolf and me. I can barely see him in the dark corners of my mind. The only thing visible is his eyes. Well, isn’t this an interesting development? Don’t start, Adolf.Don’t start what, human? Don’t start telling the truth? Don’t explain how royally you fucked up?I KNOW, OK! I know. My chest is heaving, my breathing heavy. I know that I fu.cked up and all of this is my mess.I told you to grab her as soon as we found her. She was amenable to us. She had hearts in her eyes when she looked at us. You should have marked her

  • Three's A Crowd   XXV

    ~Apollo~We both watch her walk out, and I can’t tell you how strong the urge is to follow behind her. I just want to spend every second with her, but I have a feeling that Atlas wants to talk. I have no idea what he wants to talk about, but I need to say my piece first. The only problem is that I

  • Three's A Crowd   XXIV

    ~Roul~I open my eyes, and I can tell the exact moment that she realizes that there’s been a switch. She steps back in a bit of a panic. I reach forward, quickly and pull her forward by her hips. There’s no way that I’m letting her get away from me.There’s a bit of fear in the air, but it’s unnece

  • Three's A Crowd   XXII

    ~Apollo~I sit back in the chair, my eyes never leaving her. I don’t know what’s wrong with her, but clearly something is. How else do you explain her passing out twice in one night? This time, I brought her to the clinic so she could get checked out.The door creaks open and closes quickly. “I won

  • Three's A Crowd   XXI

    ~Akia~I groan and move my body. My head hurts a bit, and my body is a little sore. I’m lying on something soft, so that’s something. I pry my eyes open and practically jump out of my skin when the memories come flooding back.I was out at the karaoke bar, and Bree claimed someone as her mate. He h

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