Entangled With The Alpha Triplets

Five

As the evening crept in, I found myself sitting by the window, watching the orange hue of the setting sun cast a warm glow on the academy grounds. My mind was still fixated on the drama that had occurred earlier in the laundry room, and the harsh words that Asher had directed at me.

I couldn't shake off the feeling of shame and humiliation that had consumed me since then. It wasn't just Asher's words that stung, but also the fact that he had never bothered to apologise or show any sign of remorse for his behaviour.

As I sat there lost in thought, my mind drifted back to the past, to the day my parents had sold me off to the academy. They had betrayed me, using my status as an omega for their own selfish gain. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be in this situation, being yelled at and belittled by arrogant alphas like Asher.

The sound of the door opening interrupted my thoughts, and I turned to see who it was.

As Zane entered the room, his eyes immediately fell on me, and he walked towards me with concern etched on his face.

"Hazel, are you doing okay?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.

I forced a small smile on my lips, grateful for his presence. "I'm fine, Zane. Just lost in thought," I replied.

He took a seat next to me, his body close to mine. The warmth radiating from his body felt comforting, and I leaned into him, relishing in the feeling of his strong arms around me.

"Would you like to go for a swim? It might help clear your mind," he suggested.

I hesitated for a moment, not sure if I was up for it, but the idea of being in the water was tempting. "Okay, that sounds nice," I said, looking up at him with a small smile.

Zane led me to the pool, the water glimmering under the soft glow of the moon. I stood at the edge of the pool, hesitant to take off my clothes in front of him. But Zane didn't seem to mind, he stripped down to his swim shorts without a second thought, his chiselled abs and muscular arms on full display.

He dove into the pool, the sound of the water splashing around him. I couldn't help but admire the way his body moved, powerful and graceful at the same time.

"You coming in?" he asked, his voice low and husky.

I hesitated for a moment before nodding, pulling off my clothes and revealing my own swimsuit. I waded into the water, feeling the coolness of the pool against my skin. We swam around the pool, the tension between us growing with every touch and every gaze.

As we floated in the pool, Zane's eyes lingered on me in a way that made my heart race. I felt exposed and vulnerable under his intense gaze, but at the same time, a rush of excitement coursed through my body.

Zane's hand brushed against my thigh, sending a jolt of electricity through me. I couldn't help but let out a small gasp, the intensity of the moment almost too much to handle.

His gaze locked onto mine, his eyes dark with desire. "You have the most mesmerising eyes I've ever seen," he said in a low, husky voice. "I can't seem to look away."

I felt a shiver run down my spine at the intensity of his gaze, and the way his voice seemed to caress every word. He stepped closer to me, his hand reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear.

"You are not just an omega to me, Hazel," he whispered, his breath hot against my skin. "You are so much more."

I felt my heart skip a beat, the tension between us almost palpable and I knew that something was building between us, something that I wasn't sure I was ready for.

Before I could even respond, the rumbling of my stomach interrupted our moment, reminding me of my hunger.

Zane chuckled, his hand still resting on my cheek. "I guess it's time to get you something to eat," he said with a smile.

But at that moment, I didn't care. I knew that this was just the beginning of something that could be both beautiful and dangerous.

I finally nodded, unable to form any coherent words. I still couldn't help but wonder if there was something more between us. But I quickly pushed the thought away, knowing that it was foolish to even entertain the idea of being with an alpha like Zane.

As we stepped out of the pool, Zane reached for a towel and wrapped it around my shoulders, rubbing it gently against my skin to dry me off.

His touch was tender yet possessive, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of desire as his hands traced the curves of my body. I tried to ignore the heat that was building up inside of me, but it was hard to resist the pull of his intense gaze.

“Thank you.”

As we entered the cafeteria, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The stares and whispers from the other werewolves were nothing new, but tonight, there was something different. A tension in the air that made my skin crawl.

Zane must have felt it too, because he kept a firm grip on my hand as we made our way to the food line. But just as we were about to grab our trays, a voice interrupted us.

"Zane, baby! I've missed you so much!" A tall, blonde girl appeared out of nowhere, throwing her arms around Zane's neck.

I felt a surge of jealousy and insecurity wash over me, as I looked at the way she clung to him, her curves pressed against his muscular body.

But before I could even process my emotions, she had turned her attention to me, a sneer on her pretty face.

"Who's the little omega? Your new toy?"

I felt a hand on my waist, and turned to see Zane glaring at the girl.

"Back off, Tara. You have no right to talk to Hazel like that."

But Tara just laughed, her eyes scanning me up and down.

"Oh, come on, Zane. You know how I get when I see a cute little omega like her. Why don't we have some fun and take off her clothes?" She reached out to grab my shirt, but Zane's grip on my waist tightened.

"That's enough, Tara. Leave now, or I'll make you leave."

Tara just rolled her eyes, but finally relented and sauntered away, her laughter ringing in my ears.

I turned to Zane, my heart racing with a mix of fear and gratitude. He had stood up for me, protected me from harm.

"Thank you," I whispered, my eyes locked on his.

But before anything more could be said, the rumbling of my stomach interrupted us once again, and Zane chuckled, pulling me along to the table where we could finally eat in peace.

As we walked back to my room, I couldn't help but feel grateful for Zane's company. He had made me forget about the drama earlier and had even managed to put a smile on my face.

I noticed that Asher and Tyler were already fast asleep in their beds, their steady breathing the only sound in the room.

"Thanks for today, Zane. The pool was fun and the food was great too," I said, turning to face him.

He simply shrugged, "It was nothing. Just trying to make you feel better."

Zane walked me to my bed and helped me get under the covers, “Goodnight.”

His hand lingered on mine for a moment before he let go and walked over to his own bed. He turned off the lamp on his nightstand, plunging the room into darkness, before settling down under the covers.

I lay in my own bed, feeling a strange mix of comfort and unease. I was grateful to Zane for the fun we had at the pool and for his kindness at the cafeteria, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that he was more than just a friend. There was something possessive and domineering about him that both scared and intrigued me.

I silently berated myself for even entertaining such thoughts, knowing that it was dangerous to fall for an alpha, let alone one as complex as Zane. I turned over in my bed, trying to get comfortable, but the mattress felt too hard and the room too silent.

After a few minutes, I couldn't take it anymore. I got up and walked over to Zane's bed, standing by his side. He looked up at me, his eyes gleaming in the darkness.

"Is something wrong, Hazel?" he asked, his voice low.

"I...I just can't sleep," I admitted, feeling embarrassed.

He sat up in bed, his eyes scanning my face. "Do you want to sleep next to me?" he asked, his voice deep and husky.

I hesitated for a moment before nodding, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. Zane patted the empty space next to him, and I climbed into bed, feeling his warm body next to mine. I resisted the urge to snuggle closer to him, knowing that it could only lead to trouble.

Zane's arm brushed against mine, sending shivers down my spine. I closed my eyes, trying to calm my racing heart, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep next to him.

****

As I drifted off to sleep, I found myself in a dark and eerie forest. The air was thick with a sense of foreboding, and I could hear the sound of something slithering through the underbrush. I tried to run, but my feet felt heavy as though they were weighed down by chains.

Suddenly, a pair of glowing red eyes appeared in front of me, and I froze in terror. I could feel the dark force emanating from it, threatening to consume me. As I tried to back away, the eyes began to multiply, surrounding me in a circle of fiery orbs.

I screamed, but no sound came out. It was as if I was trapped in a nightmare from which there was no escape. The eyes began to move closer, and I could feel their heat scorching my skin.

Immediately, I bolted upright in bed, my heart pounding against my chest. I was drenched in sweat, my body trembling with fear. The images from my dream were still vivid in my mind, and I couldn't shake off the feeling of impending doom.

"Hazel, are you okay?" Zane asked, his voice laced with concern.

I clutched at him, my heart racing. "It was so real, Zane. The darkness... it was all-consuming."

"What darkness?" Zane asked, concern etched on his face.

"I don't know. I couldn't see it clearly. But it was... powerful. It was threatening the pack," I whispered.

Zane's eyes narrowed, his jaw set. "We'll deal with it. Whatever it is, we'll handle it. You're safe here, Hazel."

But I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that lingered in my chest. And then, as if on cue, a voice whispered in my ear, a voice that I knew wasn't real but chilled me to the bone nonetheless. "You cannot escape your destiny, Hazel."

I couldn't tell anyone about the dream, not even Zane. But deep down, I knew that something big was coming, something that would change everything. And I had no idea if I was ready for it.