The Fate of the Triplet Betas

Chapter Two-The Party

I took a shower to wash the dirt and grime from training off my body and I shaved every crevice. I normally don't get all dolled up for anybody, but if there is a possibility of me finding my Mate then I want to look my absolute best. When I finish with my shower, I wrap the towel around myself and I sit in front of my vanity. Like Jenna always said I never need to wear makeup, but I only apply some eyeliner and mascara to make my blue eyes pop.

I rummage through my closet for a black v-neck long sleeve shirt and I pair it with black jean shorts. My gladiator sandals will go great with this outfit. The shirt dipped low so my cleavage was clearly noticeable, but that's okay because I want to be noticed tonight. I admire myself in the full length mirror on the back of my door and I finish off my look with ruby red lipstick.

I decide to just curl my hair so it cascades down my back. It stops just at my waist and I smile at my reflection.

"I look Hot," I said to the empty room. I still have 30 minutes until Jenna gets here so I sit on my bed and I scroll through my phone. I end up playing Kandy Krush to pass the time.

There was a knock on my door and Kyle pokes his head in.

"What's up bro?" I asked, closing my game and leaning back on my hands.

Kyles opens the door more and leans against the doorframe.

"Dad is back early from Blood Stone Pack," he mentioned casually.

"I thought he wasn't coming home until tomorrow," I said, leaning forward and resting my elbows on my knees. Kyle shrugged.

"Well. he's back and he's not alone. The Alpha's came with him."

My eyes widen. The Alpha's? Blood Stone is the only Pack we know who has three Alpha's because they are triplets. Most of the time we refer to one Alpha when we talk about them because we only see one of them, but no one has actually seen all three of them together, except my Dad and Brian of course. If all three of them are coming here to our Pack then something big must be happening.

"Don't read too much into it. Just have fun at the party, but not too much fun. Call me later when you need to be picked up." Kyle turned and walked away, leaving my door wide open.

Gee thanks for that thought Kyle. I bite my lip and I think about what's been happening around the border while fidgeting with my Moms necklace that my Dad gave me a month after her death. It is just an M because that's her first initial of her name, Mary. It helps me too feel close to her when I am stressed. We've had one or two rogue attacks last month, but those were just small wolves that weren't part of the rogue Pack. What could be happening that would bring the Alpha's here?

My phone pings, indicating a text from Jenna.

Here b***h, come outside.

I roll my eyes at the screen. Jenna is my best friend, but she calls me b***h a lot. I send a quick text to Brian about Jenna being here then I walk out into the hall, closing my door behind me.

I meet Brian outside on the porch and he gazes down at me. I can tell he's staring at my cleavage.

"My eyes are up here buddy," I smirked, punching him in the arm. Brian Is 5 foot 7, so I don't have to crane my neck to look him in the eye. Brian only smirked at me and I rolled my eyes in return. Maybe Brian and Jenna will be Mates. It makes sense because Brian's wolf is all black with golden eyes. An Alpha wolf Mated to a white wolf. Sounds about right. Their behaviors are almost alike as well.

Jenna's Honda civic is parked at the curb and Brian tenses as we walk closer to her car.

"Are you okay?" I asked him.

"Do you smell that?" He scrunched his nose and inhaled deeply. "That is the most amazing smell ever."

Uh-oh. My theory of Jenna and Brian might be true after all.

I open the passenger door and Jenna's gaze shifted to Brian. Oh great, this is going to be a long night.

"Mate!" Both Jenna and Brian said it at the same time. I sighed.

"Come on lovebirds, lets get going," I interrupted, getting in and shutting the door. Jenna shook her head and bit her lip. Is she blushing? Damn that's a first. I have never seen Jenna blush before and she has it bad because she's beet red. Brian gets in the backseat and I sigh. The smell of l**t fills the air and I feel uncomfortable.

I roll my window down a c***k to try and get some air, but the smiling faces of Brian and Jenna are starting to creep me out.

"So, what should we expect for this party?" I asked, trying ease the tension of weird.

"I don't know. Huxley has something new planned, but he wouldn't tell me," Jenna said, driving down the road.

Hmm, weird. What could Huxley be planning? I hope its not anything bad like skinny dipping again. I am not stripping down unless its to let my wolf run. I can't wait to meet my wolf at midnight.

Jenna parked in the dirt lot by the lake and I nearly tumble out of the car trying to breathe in the fresh air. I place my hands on my hips and I inhale the fresh lake air. Brian and Jenna's l**t smell was fogging up the car so bad that I couldn't breathe. I definitely will not be riding home with them later. I finally catch my breathe and I glance at Jenna who just jumped into Brian's arms and they were having a full on make out session against the car. Good for you Jenna.

I spot Huxley by the drink table along with Sebastian and a couple guys that were from both their Packs.

Huxley smiles and waves me over. I glance back at the make out couple and I shake my head. Guess I'm on my own now.

"Hey Ayla. Glad you could make it," Huxley expressed, pouring himself a cup of beer from the keg. Sebastian raises his cup as if he was saying the same thing, but he was too preoccupied with his girlfriend Stephanie. She was latched onto his neck like a baby drinking milk from its moms breast, or like a vampire sucking someone's blood. I grimaced from the mental image and turned away from them.

"Well Jenna convinced me," I confessed. Huxley smirked and handed me cup of beer he poured then he comes around the table. He puts his arm around me and I suddenly felt uncomfortable. this will be a long night indeed.

"Well, Jenna seems a bit busy so you should stick with me tonight," Huxley slurred. He brings the cup to his lips and downs it. How is he already drunk? The party is just getting started. I glance at Sebastian and he shrugged his shoulder like he knew what I was thinking. He puts his arm around Stephanie and they head over toward the lake. I sigh and I chug the cup of beer I had in my hand. I shrug Huxley off me and I pour myself something stronger, bourbon.

I down my drink and I go for a second cup when I hear Huxley behind me shouting. I turn around and he is bumping chests with his buddies from his Pack. They do some weird handshake that ends with them yelling with their tongues out. I roll my eyes and I sip my drink. I am already buzzed, but not drunk so I'll keep it that way. It takes awhile for a werewolf to get drunk which begs the question, how long has Huxley been here and how many drinks did he have?

"Same old Hux, he's always the first to get drunk at his own party," a girl off to the side said. There were murmurs of agreement from the girls around her. Well, that answers that question.

I wander around holding my cup and taking little sips. I see Jenna and Brian have moved to swimming in the lake, fully clothed while making out. I make idle chit chat with a few girls from school, but all they wanted to do was gawk at the boys and decide which one they want to hook up with.

I sighed and I find my way off to the side and I lean against a tree watching the party. Some people were dancing to the music, some were jumping in the lake, and others were too drunk to know what was going on. Why did I come here? I don't know if I want any of these boys to be my Mate by how they are behaving. I don't even know how much time has passed because I have never been a party girl, so it could almost be midnight already.

"You look like you need some company." The voice sounded soft and husky but it made me feel good for some reason and I can't explain why.

I turn to my left to see a very cute guy leaning against a different tree and he was smiling softly at me.

"That sounds good. This party has gotten a bit out of control and I can't seem to spot the host anywhere," I hinted, taking a small sip from my cup. The guy nodded his head and started walking closer to me.

"What's your name pretty lady," he breathed, resting his hand on the trunk next to my head. He is tall, probably the same height as my brothers, but it's hard to tell because he is leaning down so his face was just inches from my face. My arms dropped to my side, my cup falling and spilling out all over the ground. Why does he look so handsome? His emerald green eyes bore into my blue eyes and I admired his crooked lips that curve up into a smirk.

I swallow the lump in my throat. "My names Ayla and yours is?"

I bowed my head and I peek up at him through my lashes like Jenna taught me to in flirting situations. I bite my lip and I can smell the thick leather from the jacket he was wearing. His black hair was styed upward, but there was no sign of gel which means he can wake up looking perfect.

He bent down and leaned in closer so his lips were right next to my ear, his breath sending chills down my spine.

"Jack Bradley." he whispered gruffly.

Was it possible to be turned on by a single mention of his name? But I was also terrified for two reasons. One, his voice was soft and velvety that I wanted to jump his bones right here right now and two, Jack Bradley is the name of one of the Alpha's of Blood Stone Pack. My voice had dried up and the only thing I could do was stare into those bright green eyes that bore into me. It’s like we were the only two people around and I felt a sort of pull to him like he belonged to me. His eyes were so relaxed that I found it impossible to take him serious. He sure doesn't look like a strong Alpha that is the youngest Alpha to take over. He doesn't look like he would hurt a fly, much less his former Beta.

I shake those thoughts away and I bit my lip. My eyes traced the outline of his face. Strong cheekbones, small dimple in his chin and his lips were curved into a small smile. He leans in close as if he’s about to kiss me and I close my eyes as I lean into him.

"Jack! What are you doing here! This party is for invited guests only!"

I flinch at Huxley’s loud voice and my eyes spring open. Jack growled in frustration, but he quickly collects himself and stands up, he turns around to face Huxley with an annoyed yet serious expression.

I peek around the very tall Jack to see Huxley and it looks like he can barely stand. Oh Gawd, Hux please don't try and defend my honor while being flat out drunk. I roll my eyes and I cross my arms.

"I'm sorry Huxley, but I heard there was a party so I thought I would go and mingle," Jack assured him. He was very calm and his voice caused the pull in my head to get stronger, kind of like a tug on a rope.

"What are you even doing here anyway?" Huxley slurred. I sigh. He is so not in the right mind set to start a fight.

Jack shrugged. "It's a private matter that doesn't involve your Pack so run along now and go back to your Party."

Huxley growled in anger, but the look on Jack's face makes Huxley turn around and walk back to the party with a huff.

My jaw drops in shock. I have never seen Huxley turn away from a fight, even when he's in his drunken state. Jack has some skill and it's kind of hot. He might not be my Mate but I could make out with him for a bit if he's up for that.

Jack turns around and stared at me. I thought he would step forward to kiss me but he sighed and walked off to the side toward the dirt lot where all the cars were parked and disappeared.

Should I follow him? Probably not. I lean back against the tree with a huff and I watch everyone all gather together. People were getting out of the lake, even Jenna and Brian ended their make out session. What is going on?

"ALL RIGHT EVERYONE! IT'S ALMOST MIDNIGHT, WHERE OUR VERY OWN AYLA JOHNSON WILL FINALLY BE 18!" Huxley shouted over the crowd. Oh no. It's a surprise party. I can't help but smile anyway. Everyone hoots and hollers and they all turn to face me.

"COME UP HERE ALMOST BIRTHDAY GIRL," Huxley shouted, smiling big.

I smirked at him. Where was the crazy drunk Hux that was slurring at Jack just five minutes ago? I shake my head and I run over to join the crowd and they begin counting down the seconds. I cover my face with my hands to hide the blush creeping its way on my cheeks. Huxley and Sebastian are standing so close that I feel very small. They really want the Moon Goddess to make one of them my Mate. I shake my head and I listen to them scream Happy Birthday.

Hey there Darlin'.

I can feel the small purr of my wolf in the back of my head.

My name is Zara and I am your wolf.