The Fate of the Triplet Betas

Chapter Three - Mate

Hey Zara. It's so good to finally know you.

Zara yipped in my head and I bite my lip. With my wolf finally known to me, I wasn't aware that Sebastian and Huxley were trying to talk to me.

Darlin'. I think you should go back to your friends.

I shake my head and blink my eyes. Huxley was holding me by the shoulders and looking into my eyes.

"Ayla? Are you okay?" he asked while tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. I shake him off and I step back.

"I'm fine Hux," I told him. "Just talking with my wolf."

"Oh, that's great Ayla," Huxley said, sounding a little defeated. He is disappointed that we aren't Mates.

"Even though we aren't Mates Hux, I hope you can still be my friend," I told him. He nods his head and smiles softly, but his eyes say otherwise. I turn to Sebastian and he just shrugged his shoulders then he walked away, probably in search for Stephanie. Sebastian is a man of very few words.

Huxley turned around and dispersed with the crowd. They all seem to be heading toward the lake. Some are stripping n***d, but others are just swimming fully clothed.

I shake my head and I head over to the drink table to pour myself more bourbon. The stir of my wolf feels amazing in my head. She wants to come out now, but I tell her its too soon. Besides, I want my brothers to shift with me for the first time. We are connected and it just wouldn't feel right shifting alone.

Darlin' do you smell that!

I look up from the drink table and my new drink falls to the ground as the most sweetest smell passes though my nostrils. It sends chills down my spine and I quickly follow the scent of coconut and mint. Interesting combination, but the smell of coconut and mint gives me a calming effect.

I continue following the scent through the dirt lot full of cars and I stop in my tracks as I stare wide eyed at Jack Bradley who is sniffing the air with his eyes closed. Jack is my Mate. I don't know if I should be scared or happy. Zara tells me to be happy and I decide to listen to her. I take small steps until I am in front of him. I tilt my head up and I clear my throat. He opens his eyes and looks down at me. This man is almost the same height as my brothers, maybe an inch taller.

"Mate," we both whisper.

Jack raised his hand and caresses' my cheek. I end up closing my eyes as the smallest of tingles travel from his hand onto my cheek. This is the Mate bond and I can't get enough of it. Now that pull in my head from earlier makes sense now. Somehow my body knew he was my Mate before I even knew. Jack's thumb runs across my bottom lip and I look up at him.

"Mine," he whispered.

"Yours," I vowed.

Jacks leaned down like he is about to kiss me. I go up on my toes and I close my eyes as I wait for his lips, but the sound of a girl whining causes Jack to pull away with a groan. I silently groan as well. The aching in my chest longs for him and I want to ravage his month with my own.

"Jack come on. Julie and I are cold and tired. Besides we have that early morning meeting with Alpha Eric."

Jack sighed and glared at the woman. He stares at her like my brothers stare at me, annoyed. He finally turns and looks at me with a soft smile.

"What Pack are you with my love?" He asked, his mouth so close that I can feel his breath on my cheek.

I swallow the lump in my throat and I find the courage to speak. "Moonstone," I squeaked. I bite my lip as I blush hard. I hope he didn't catch that. Jacks uses his thumb to pull my chin, freeing my lip and he kisses me softly.

The spark from that single kiss had me tingling deep down in my core, even if it only lasted a few seconds.

"I'll see you again my love." Jack turned around and followed the two girls behind him to a black Toyota Corolla. I should've felt jealous by the girls being so close to my Mate, but then it hit me.

I gasped and my eyes widened.

The Triplet Alphas! Jack has two sisters like I have two brothers. Kyle and Brad don't have to share a Mate after all. I shiver at the thought of my brothers. Ew. Nope don't need that image in my head.

I turn around and I take out my phone to text Kyle. I tell him that I'm ready to go home, casually mentioning that Jenna is preoccupied with her Mate Brian and that the host is drunk off his a*s.

An immediate response back.

(Ha! I knw it. B right there.)

I shake my head at my phone and I walk over to a stump in the ground and I take a seat.

"Did you need a ride love?"

I jump at Jack's voice behind me and I hold my hand to my heart to stop it from racing. I hope he doesn't make scaring me a habit of his.

"Um no, I have my brother coming to get me," I told him while avoiding looking him in the eye.

"Want me to wait with you? I'm sure my sisters wouldn't mind," he casually joked. I roll my eyes at him.

"You don't have to. I wouldn't want your sisters to be mad at me for holding up their ride," I stated. I stare forward, but I can feel Jack's burning gaze on the back of my head. Geez, if this is how we are now then imagine how intense it will be once we finally mark each other.

I know sweetheart. It will be pure bliss. Zara purred at me.

"I'm going to wait anyway," Jack decided. He sits down on the stump with me, but with it being so small he wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me onto his lap. I can't help the little giggle that escapes my lips when he buries his nose in the crook of my neck, obviously smelling my scent. I place my hands on top of his hands that are wrapped around my waist and I lean my head back onto his shoulder.

It felt like forever when Kyle's mustang finally pulled up. I immediately stand up so Kyle doesn't see me in Jack's lap, but it was too late because he was already out of the car. He slams he door and he wouldn't stop glaring at Jack, but Jack just stood up and hooked his thumbs in the belt loops of his pants. Jack is so calm and I love it.

"What are you doing here with my sister?" Kyle grunted. He thinks he's going to defend my honor like Huxley tried to do earlier.

"Kyle stop. Jack is my Mate," I admitted, standing in front of him with my arms crossed. Kyle's face looked confused, but he lost it immediately when Jack's sister appears in front of us. She is ignoring me and Jack and only staring at Kyle. I step back and Jack grabs my arms gently.

"Let them confess their Mate bond then we will drag them home," Jack whispered in my ear. My cheeks burn red and I smile softly while biting my lip.

"Mate." Kyle and his Mate say. They look lost in each others eyes. Did Jack and I look that stupid a couple minutes ago? Kyle and his Mate share a kiss then Jack kisses my cheek. "Time to go," he whispered.

"All right Judy! Come on, you can see him in the morning." Jack grabbed her arm, but even I saw Kyles snarl coming just as Jack pulled her away. I put myself between them and I hold my hand straight out in front of Kyle so he didn't rip my Mate apart for grabbing his Mate.

"Let's go Kyle. I'm tired," I persuaded. Kyle blinked his eyes and stepped back.

"Sorry about that," he said, running a hand through his hair. He turns around and heads over to the car. I glance back at Jack and I role my eyes at Kyles behavior. Jack smirked and shrugged his shoulders. I chuckle at him being cute and I kiss my hand then I blow it at him. He caught it in the air kiss and placed it on his heart. That gesture made my cheeks burn pink so I hurriedly follow Kyle to the car. I buckle myself into the passenger seat and Kyle drives us back to the Packhouse. I wonder if Jack and his sisters are staying in the guest rooms or the guest house at the edge of the Pack border.

Guess we'll find out when we get home.

I don't know if I am going to ever get some sleep knowing my Mate is staying in the Packhouse.

. . . . . . .

They didn't follow us home, so they are staying by the border. I'm a little relieved, but also disappointed because my Mate is too far away. I can feel Zara whimpering in my head about it.

Kyle parked at the curb and we made our way upstairs. I pause by my door before opening it and I look at Kyle.

"How are you holding up?" I asked, crossing my arms and leaning against the wall.

Kyle ran a hand through his hair and sighs. "My Mate. She is beautiful, but what am I going to tell Brad? I don't think he and I share a Mate. It's weird, but I know that Judy is mine and mine alone."

"Kyle. Jack and Judy have a third sister, Julie. They are the Triplet Alpha's. Julie must be Brad's Mate since Judy is yours," I explain. Kyle looks at me with his brow furrowed. I nod my head to his silent question and it finally clicks.

"OH!"

He smiled really big and picks me up in a giant bear hug.

"Ok now put me down you big bear," I managed. He was squeezing me kind of tight because he is so much bigger then me.

He sets me down and ruffles my hair. I roll my eyes and we depart ways. I open my door and I change out of my clothes into an old band t-shirt that says ACDC on it and a pair of gym shorts. My comfy sleeping clothes.

I felt a strange chill down my spine like someone was watching me. I open the small window door that leads out onto the balcony and I step outside then I lean against the railing. My room is the only one with a balcony because its a master suite. My Dad spoiled me and gave me the biggest room because I'm his 'little girl'. I stare out at the forests edge with longing. Our Packhouse has a nice backyard view of the woods which makes it perfect for training, but there was a lone wolf hiding in the shadows at the edge of the trees. It was too dark to see if this was a rogue or if it was someone on patrol. What was weird though is that it felt like the wolf was staring at me.

I squint my eyes to see if I could see if it was a Pack wolf, but I can't see anything except its red eyes which seemed to glow in the darkness. I blink my eyes and the wolf disappears. I whip my head side to side while my eyes follow the forest edge. It's gone.

I hurry back inside and I lock the balcony door. I shut the curtains and I get ready for bed. I brush my teeth in a haze, then I turn off the lights and crawl into bed. I try not to think about the wolf with red eyes as I close mine. Sleep comes at a slow pace and I dream of Jack, my Mate.