Lahat ng Kabanata ng Owned by the triplet: Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

The past week had been the most frustrating seven days of my life. I knew the triplets were scared, and I knew they loved me, but their protection was starting to feel like a cage made of silk. I couldn't even walk to the bathroom without at least one of them trailing behind me like a giant, worried shadow."Elena, sit down," Alaric said for the tenth time that morning. I had merely reached for a glass of water on the kitchen counter."I am just getting water, Alaric," I said, huffing as I pulled the glass away from him."You shouldn't be stretching your arm like that," Killian growled from the doorway. He was leaning against the frame, his arms crossed over his chest. "The doctor said you need to keep your heart rate down.""The doctor said I could start light activity three days ago!" I snapped. I turned around to face them, putting my hands on my hips. "If one of you growls at me because I coughed or tripped over a rug one more time, I am going to lose my mind."

The air outside was cold. It was that early morning chill that gets right into your skin and makes you shiver. We walked toward the center of the square, and I could see the crowd already waiting. There were hundreds of them, maybe thousands. They were quiet, which was almost worse than the shouting. It felt like everyone was holding their breath.Alaric stopped at the edge of the open space. He turned to me and grabbed my arms. His hands were warm, but his face was like a mask."You don't have to do this," he whispered one last time. "We can leave. We can just go.""We talked about this, Alaric," I said. I tried to keep my voice from shaking. "I have to."Silas leaned down and pressed his forehead against mine. "Just remember what Jax told you. Don't try to be stronger than her. You aren't. Just be faster."Killian didn't say anything. He just squeezed my hand so hard my bones popped, then he let go. The three of them stepped back, taking their places near the f

By the time a week had passed, I was finally starting to feel like a person again. The bruises on my face had turned a light yellow, and I could breathe without my ribs sending a sharp pinch through my side. The best part, however, was that I was finally allowed to leave the bedroom without three men acting like I was made of thin glass.I was sitting at the small table in the kitchen, enjoying a piece of toast, when the triplets walked in. They were all dressed in casual sweaters and jeans, but they had that look on their faces—the one that meant they had been planning something behind my back."Good morning, Elena," Alaric said. He walked over and kissed the top of my head. "You look like you slept well.""I did," I said, looking at the three of them. "What’s going on? Why are you all looking at me like I’m a surprise present?"Silas grinned and leaned against the counter. "Well, we’ve been talking. Now that things have calmed down, we want to make sure you stay sa

The restaurant was tucked away down a quiet side street where the lights were dim and yellow. It looked like an old house that had been turned into something special. There were no people waiting outside, and the windows were covered with thick curtains.Emma stepped out of the car first, looking around the street before she held the door open for me. As soon as my feet hit the ground, Alaric was there, tucking my arm into his. Killian and Silas followed close behind, their eyes scanning every shadow.Inside, the air smelled like roasted garlic and expensive wine. A man in a suit met us at the door. He didn't ask for a name; he just bowed and led us toward the back. We walked past a few tables where people were talking in low voices, but we didn't stop until we reached a corner that was completely hidden.A heavy curtain was pulled back to reveal a large, round table inside a private booth. The seats were covered in soft leather, and the table was already set with plates

The next morning, the sun felt too bright. I had barely slept. Every time I closed my eyes, I kept seeing the doctor’s face and hearing those three words over and over again. Elena was still asleep next to me, her breathing steady and quiet. She looked so peaceful that it made my chest ache even more. I wanted to wake her up and tell her everything, but I knew I couldn't.I slid out of bed as quietly as I could and headed for the kitchen. Silas and Killian were already there, drinking coffee and talking in low voices. They looked up the second I walked in. They’ve always been able to read me better than anyone else."You look like hell, Alaric," Killian said, setting his mug down. "Did you stay up all night watching her?""Something like that," I muttered, grabbing a glass of water.Silas stood up and walked over to me, his eyes narrowed. "It’s more than that. You’ve been acting weird since you saw the doctor last night. Is everything okay? Did he find something else