All Chapters of CONSUMED IN THE TRIPLET ALPHAS' HEAT : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

LiraSitting on a stone platform near the den ruins with late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the wreckage, I watched Tova laugh with a group of young women nearby. They were sorting through donations, at least there was a bit of normalcy against the backdrop of devastation.Riven stood across the clearing, apart from the crowds that surrounded Jax. Our eyes met. He gave a subtle signal. Come here.My first instinct was to stay put. We were in public. What would people say? A servant talking to an Alpha? But he was waiting, watching, and something in his gaze made it impossible to refuse.Standing, I walked toward him with my heart hammering and awareness prickling across my skin. Eyes followed me. I could feel them."Are you okay?" My voice came out concerned.Riven's hand found the small of my back, guiding me slightly away from prying eyes. Then it dropped lower, squeezing my butt subtly. Gasping softly, I glanced around to see if anyone had noticed."I need you." His voic

Kain Late afternoon sun cast orange shadows across the den ruins as I moved through the displaced families. Unlike Jax, who commanded attention with charisma and charm, my presence was quieter. But no less effective, I hoped.I checked on families one by one, listening more than talking. Making mental notes of who needed what. The Hendersons required more blankets—their youngest had been coughing. The Carmichaels needed help rebuilding their loom. Elder Marta's hip was bothering her again and she needed to see Sarah.Coordinating resources without fanfare was how I worked best. While Jax rallied people with speeches and Riven organized, I simply moved through the wreckage and remembered every face, every need, every promise I made."Alpha Kain! Alpha Kain!"A group of young pups rushed toward me, their faces bright despite the devastation surrounding us. They clustered around my legs."Teach us the war chants! Please!"Exhaustion pulled at me. I was stressed, preoccupied, running on m

LiraI barely slept after sneaking back from Riven. I had a feeling something terrible was about to occur. Plus Kain's contradictory behavior made me feel worse. I kept staring at the ceiling, replaying what Kain saw last night. "Everything is fine. You're fine."After he was gone, I tried to leave my room. Every step downstairs felt heavy. Servants whispered when I passed. Zuri smirked from across the hall. The whole house felt like it was watching me, judging me, knowing something I was trying to hide. I nearly collided with Jax in the hallway."Why did you leave my room last night?"His tone was casual but his eyes were sharp.My mind raced. "I... I went for morning prayers."Jax studied my face. I held my breath."Come have lunch with me.""I'm not hungry.""I insist."We sat at the main table. Just the two of us at first.Jax talked about waking up feeling good for the first time since the fire. About how caring for him had soothed something broken inside. But then his tone shift

KainDownstairs, I could hear the servants. Still gathered, still whispering. I descended the stairs slowly, each step deliberate. The crowd in the main hall quieted as I appeared, but the whispers didn't stop completely."Witchcraft...""Healed instantly...""Dangerous..."I stopped on the bottom step, surveying them all. "This is a private family matter. Return to your duties."My voice was cold and authoritative. The servants scattered immediately. But I knew the rumors wouldn't stop. They'd spread to the pack, to the regional council.Damage was already done.Through the mind link, Riven's voice came sharp: I'm at Sarah's. Then he called and put the phone on speaker. Through Riven's perspective, I heard the conversation."The serum you gave me earlier. What exactly was in it?"Sarah sounded confident: "Feverfew, willow bark, lavender. Basic headache relief. Why?""Nothing that could heal wounds?""Heal wounds? No."Riven explained what happened with Angie. He never mentioned Lira

Lira Kain called all the servants to the main hall. He stood at the front, commanding. "There will be no more talk of witchcraft. Lira used a serum. There is no evidence of anything supernatural."The head cook spoke up. "Then why didn't she use it on herself? If it heals wounds, why is her face still beaten?"The question hung in the air. Everyone waited for an answer.Something broke inside me. All the fear, the lies, the pressure."Because I couldn't find the bottle!" My voice rang out, sharp and loud. "Zuri destroyed it when she attacked me!"Everyone went silent. Even Kain and Jax froze.I myself was surprised. I never raised my voice. Never confronted anyone. But I just did. In front of everyone.Jax was looking at me with something like pride. That encouraging smile. The one that said "yes, fight back." I went quiet."Let me make something very clear." Jax's voice carried authority and threat. "No one in this house, living or dead, will ever raise a hand to Lira again. Because