Resisting the Alpha Triplets by Cara Anderson

Ch. 6 Let’s Talk

Mallory’s POV

Nathan drove me home after dinner at the pack house. I knew he had a long drive back to his territory so I was pleasantly surprised when I invited him in and he actually agreed. He’d already gone above and beyond to pick me up at the airport and drive me home.

“Did you enjoy your homecoming dinner, love?” Nathan asked me as we snuggled on the couch together watching a movie.

“Mmmhmm,” I hummed blandly. “It was nice, I guess.”

“You guess?” he prompted, his way of asking for more information.

“It’s just weird being home again.” I elaborated. “I’m super excited to see mom, of course! And it was great to see Alpha Carl and Luna Erika. They’ve always been like family to me. But the triplets were acting weird. I’m almost sure they’re up to something.”

“Why do you say that?” Nathan seemed genuinely curious.

“They were being nice. They’re never nice!” I told him, remembering how they used to harrass me. “Not Colton. He’s been indifferent since he started dating Darcy. But the younger two never missed an opportunity to bully me.”

“Hmm, sounds to me like they were smitten with you. Maybe they’ve grown up since you left.” He suggested.

“Smitten?” I snorted. “I doubt it. But even if they were, all they did was make me loathe them.”

“Even if they were, they missed their chance because you, sweetheart, are all mine now.” He professed, pulling me into his lap and capturing my lips in a sweet kiss.

I turned to straddle him, intent on deepening the kiss, when the front door banged open and mom came stumbling in with her arms full of groceries. Nathan immediately jumped up to help her as she thanked him profusely, all while shooting me an apologetic look. I was going to have to get used to the lack of privacy again.

“Why don’t we take a moonlight walk?” I suggested when Nathan returned from helping mom carry the bags to the kitchen.

He took the hint and readily agreed. But as we were walking down the drive, he suddenly spun me around and pinned me against the side of his car, pressing his muscular body into mine.

“Where were we?” He said in a husky, sensual tone, sending delectable tingles through me.

“Right about here.” I reminded him, threading my fingers through his dark hair and pulling his lips to mine.

Nathan nipped my bottom lip, making me gasp. He slipped his tongue between my parted lips, and the kiss quickly turned heated, exploring and tasting each other completely. Soon, he kicked my feet apart and wedged his leg between mine, pressing against my pussy with his huge thigh muscle. I couldn’t help but grind against it, enjoying the delicious friction right where I needed it.

Just as Nathan’s hand slipped under my shirt, skimming the flesh at the edge of my bra, two car doors slammed shut, startling us and making Nathan pull away. The scents of leather and tobacco and bergamot and cinnamon reached me before I could even look in their direction.

“Fuck!” I cursed under my breath. Why were those two so intent on ruining my life?

Nathan left quickly after they arrived, refusing to stay even when I pouted at him. I was furious, not even close to buying their bullshit story that they were worried about me.

“What the fuck do you want?” I growled at the youngest two triplet brothers.

“Is that any way to talk to your Alphas?” Cary’s arrogance never ceased to annoy me.

“Future Alphas.” I reminded him, sticking a pin in his inflated ego. “With any luck, I’ll find my mate and be long gone before that day comes.”

Their chests rumbled with a stifled growl when I said that but they didn’t argue the point.

“I’ll ask again. Why are you really here?” They were both on my last nerve.

Clay and Cary just smirked, then crowded in on either side of me, slinging their arms over my shoulder.

“We told you, we were worried about you.” Cary stated matter-of-factly, like he wasn’t spewing total crap.

“Let’s get you inside, little wolf. It’s late and you shouldn’t be out here alone.” Clay said, and I hated myself a little for the tiny thrill I felt when he called me by the pet name he’d given me.

“In case it escaped your notice, I wasn’t alone.” I grumbled under my breath but they pretended not to hear.

“Hello, Maeve!” They greeted my mother when we entered the house.

Then they walked straight over to the couch and pulled me down between them, making themselves at home.

“What are you doing?” I gritted out under my breath, my irritation rising quickly.

“Spending time with our pack members.” Cary leaned over and breathed in my ear. I was hopeful he missed the little shiver that ran through me at his hot breath on my skin but his amused chuckle told me he definitely noticed.

“Two of my three favorite boys!” My mother crooned, feeding their already monstrous egos and earning an eye roll from me.

“You’re too sweet, Maeve!” Cary nearly purred at her, making her blush. “But since you’re one of my three favorite girls, that means a lot to me.”

“Impressive.” I muttered.

“What’s impressive, darling?” Cary asked, already wearing a smug grin.

“That with so, so many girls to choose from, you were able to narrow it down to just three.” It was my turn to smirk as I watched his face fall, obviously not expecting my jab.

“Well, I’m off to bed.” Mom announced. “You three enjoy catching up!”

Great! She had nothing better to do than monopolize Nathan’s time when he was visiting but when two guys I actually don’t want to spend time with show up, she can’t desert me fast enough. Traitor!

“Oh, we’ll definitely enjoy ourselves. Goodnight Maeve,” Clay’s suggestive comment either went right over my mom’s head or she willfully ignored it.

Either way, I ended up alone in a dimly lit room with only the two manwhores for company. Lucky me.

“So, let’s talk, darling.” Cary turned his whole body to face me.

Clay practically lifted me off the couch, pulling my back against his chest so I was facing Cary.

“Will you quit manhandling me?!” I snapped at him.

“How would you like me to handle you, little wolf?” He murmured against my cheek.

I shot him a glare over my shoulder, telling him how little I appreciated his question.

“What do you want to talk about?” I asked, crossing my arms over my chest with an impatient huff.

“How long have you and the Winter Woods Alpha been together?” Cary asked with a frown.

“Almost a year, not that it’s any of your business,” was my snippy response.

“Are you sleeping with him?” Clay asked boldly.

“That’s really none of your fucking business!” I gritted out, clenching my teeth to keep from shouting at him.

“So that’s a no.” Cary needled me, but I refused to dignify his comment with a response. He could think what he wanted.

“Maybe you should worry less about my sex-life and more about yours. It must be difficult remembering all the women you have to avoid after you fucked them over.” I snapped back.

“Somebody sounds jealous.” Clay taunted.

“Of your harem of sluts. Hardly!” I spit out, my chest burning with rage.

“So we like to fuck. I’m not going to apologize for it. I don’t see a mate-mark on my neck.” He replied haughtily.

“An attitude I’m sure your future mate will appreciate. What a lucky girl.” I said, heavy on the sarcasm. “If she doesn’t reject you on the spot to avoid the humiliation of being seen as one of your whores.”

I may have gone too far with that last comment. Clay obviously thought so because he wrapped his hand around my throat and tipped my chin back roughly, forcing me to look at him.

“Still too sassy for your own good, aren’t you, little wolf?” He ground out angrily. “I can guarantee you, when it comes to our mate, no one will be rejecting anyone.”

“Whatever helps you sleep at night.” I bit back, yanking his hand away from me. “I think it’s time for you to leave. I have to get up early to drive to Winter Woods to see my boyfriend.”

“No you don’t!” Cary barked. “You will meet us on the training field at seven am. Our parents invested a lot for you to earn that Warrior designation. The least you can do in return is help us train the pack.”

“But-,” I started to argue.

“No buts, little wolf.” Clay said, cutting me off. “Loverboy can wait. Your time belongs to us until we say otherwise.”

And then they got up and left without a backward glance.

“Uuuugh!” I screamed, hurling a throw pillow at the door.