A NEW HOME, A NEW FATE
CHAPTER TWO
The car's tires hummed against the road as I sat in the passenger seat, staring blankly out the window. The street lights flickered past like ghosts, their glow illuminating the tears that still clung to my lashes.
I had barely spoken to my mum and she hadn't offered much explanation either.
The urgency in her voice had left no room for argument.
I tightened my grip on my dress, the fabric now dry but still carrying the weight of my humiliation. I had spent years dreaming about my mate, believing in the bond that was supposed to be unbreakable. Yet, in a matter of minutes, Jason had shattered it without a second thought.
The video was fake. I knew it.
But he hadn't even hesitated…
Mum cleared her throat, breaking the silence. "We’ll be there soon."
I turned to her, finally asking the question that had been burning in my mind. "Where are we going?"
Mum's hands gripped the steering wheel tighter. "Alpha Richard's pack."
I frowned. The name sounded familiar. "Why?"
Mum let out a slow breath. "Because it's the only place that will take us in."
That answer didn't sit right with me. There had to be more to it.
"Mom… why did we have to leave so fast?"
Mum hesitated. "Because if we didn’t, we'd be in serious danger."
My stomach twisted. "Danger From who?"
Her mother didn't answer. Instead, she focused on the road, her expression unreadable.
I bit my lip but didn't push further. I was too exhausted to keep fighting for answers.
I knew eventually, she would say something.
We stood in front of a large iron gate. A towering wall surrounded the estate making it impossible to see inside. The only thing visible was the thick forest that lined the area, its shadows stretching out under the moonlight.
Mum rolled down the window and spoke into the intercom. "Margaret Lewis and my daughter, Alicia. Alpha Richard is expecting us."
There was a brief pause before the gates groaned open. She drove through, following the winding path that led to a massive three-story mansion at the center of the estate.
My breath caught in her throat.
The house wasn't just big, it was large from every angle. The structure loomed over us, its walls painted in deep shades of grey, with large windows reflecting the dim glow of the outdoor lanterns.
Mum parked near the entrance, cutting the engine. "We are here."
I forced myself to move, stepping out of the car. The cool night air brushed against my skin, sending a shiver down my spine.
The front door opened before we could knock. A middle-aged man with sharp green eyes and an aura of authority stood in the doorway. Alpha Richard.
Mum bowed her head slightly. "Alpha."
He smiled in acknowledgment before his gaze settled on me "You must be Alicia."
I swallowed. "Yes, sir."
His eyes studied me for a moment before he stepped aside. "Come in."
I followed my mother inside. The warmth of the mansion was welcoming. The interior was just as grand as the outside, polished wooden floors, a high ceiling with a sparkling chandelier, and a staircase that split into two directions.
Alpha Richard led us to a sitting area, where he gestured for us to take a seat.
Mum sat first, but I remained standing, my hands clenched into fists.
Alpha Richard arched a brow. "Do you have any questions?"
I met his gaze. "Why are we here?"
He didn't look surprised by my directness. He leaned back in his chair. "Your mother and I have been together for a while now. She called, asking for help, and I don't turn my back on loved ones."
I glanced at her mother, but she kept her expression neutral. They've been together?? What does that even mean?
Alpha Richard continued, "You're welcome to stay here, but there are rules. You will treat this place as your home and respect the pack." His voice darkened slightly.
“You will not bring trouble nor fight with Nobel pack members.Understood?"
I nodded stiffly.
Alpha Richard's expression softened a fraction. "Good. A room has been prepared for you. Unfortunately my boys had to stay over at their granny’s place tonight, you'll get to meet them tomorrow. Also you'll be enrolling in school tomorrow.”
My heart sank. School. As if I hadn't already endured enough humiliation, now I had to face an entirely new environment.
Mum placed a hand on my arm. "Everything will be okay."
I wasn't sure about that.
Alpha Richard stood. "It's late. You should get some rest."
“I just pray she gets along with the boys.” My mum whispered to the Alpha.
I followed a maid up the stairs, down a long hallway, until we reached a door at the end.
"This is your room," the maid said before walking away.
I stepped inside and froze.
The room was massive. A four-poster bed sat in the center, covered in soft grey sheets. A window overlooked the backyard, where I could see the treetops swaying in the wind.
I closed the door behind me and leaned against it, exhaling sharply.
“What was happening to me?” I mumbled, but just then, My wolf growled, stirring an outburst of excitement as she whispered into my ear “Mate…”
I yanked my hand away, taking a shaky step back.
The guy narrowed his eyes, studying me.
"Who are you?"
Before I could answer, two more figures appeared beside him.
Identical faces.
Identical gazes.
Three of them.
My heart pounded and I could feel my legs shaking vigorously.
I heard girls screaming their names and from the look of things I could tell they were the most popular guys of this high school.
Adrian. Alexander. Arnold.
The famous triplets.
And judging by the way my entire body reacted to them, there was no mistaking it.
They were my mates. I felt overwhelmed with different emotions. Should I be sad or excited? What if…
Just then my daydream was interrupted by the triplets.
“Who are you?”
I didn't bother to talk, instead I tried to walk away but just then, I was pinned against the wall by all three of them. My heart beat intensified with every step they took closer to me, my wolf growled again, yarning for a touch as the irresistible scent dominated
every part of me, igniting something I felt was dead. I felt their breath against my neck and I shivered.
“Where do you think you are going?”