Her Triplet Alphas by Joanna J novel Chapter 90

Chapter 29: Pre-Vacay Pressure regarding Dangerous Woman Chasity Calix

After the bath, Chasity seemed more relaxed. Felix’s idea might have actually worked. Perhaps, she had been carrying this fear of being around water especially if we were present. Maybe, she was finally

able to release some of that old fear. We all dried off and got dressed in Chasity’s room. Chasity was wrapped in a huge towel, sitting on the edge of her bed. She waited for us change before she reached for her own clothes.

“Do you need help drying your hair?” Asked Alex. “No, that’s ok,” she said politely.

“Are you sure, Luna? I don’t mind at all. It’s my pleasure,” he said, running his fingers through her tangled curls.

“No, Alex, it’s ok, i’ll meet you guys at dinner,” she said shyly. My brothers and I were in tees and sweatpants now but she seemed more embarrassed than ever.

“She probably wants some privacy to change,” I said gently. “Let’s give her that,” I said pointedly to my brothers who reluctantly followed me out the door.

I saw Felix edging around the hallway beyond her bedroom door. “What’re you doing?” I asked. “Waiting for her to change. I want to talk,” he mumbled. “Perhaps, we could talk in the meanwhile,” said Mom, seemingly appearing out of nowhere. Alex jumped a little. He had not been expecting her to be standing there when he turned around. “Yes, of course, Mom, what do you want to talk about?” I asked, concerned.

“Let’s go somewhere more private,” she said, lowering her voice though no one was around to overhear us, except perhaps Chasity but I could guarantee that she was not listening at the door. She was never particularly curious or concerned about the affairs of our parents.

We followed Mom upstairs to one of the conference rooms. There was tea prepared with tea biscuits and cakes. She used to do this whenever she delivered bad news to us as children. Thus, teatime became an omen, a harbinger of something nefarious or otherwise upsetting. We sipped our tea politely. Alex took full cream milk but no sugar. Felix took two sugars but no milk. I took two sugars and full cream milk. Mom drank her tea with no sugar and no milk, plain. I did not know how she did that.

“What were you three up to in Chasity’s bathroom when I came knocking earlier?” Asked Mom. “We were taking a bath,” said Felix bluntly.

“The three of you? You haven’t done that since you were toddlers,” simpered Mom.

“The four of us, obviously, Mom,” said Alex sheepishly. “We would never take a bath as three grown men just like that.”

“Chasity doesn’t know how to take a bath on her own,” laughed Mom.

*She’s traumatised from the ice fishing hole incident and we’re helping her. Exposure therapy if you will,” said Alex curtly

Mom nodded. There was a long pause.

“You know it’s so funny,” chuckled Mom. “When you three were about to turn twenty-one without a

Chapter 29: Pre-Vacay Press Luna to reign alongside you, your father and I almost considered some of the offers we had been getting.”

“Offers? Excuse me,” said Felix, narrowing his eyes.

“From other packs. Alphas who have only daughters, no sons. They would love to have triplet son-in-laws and to have an allegiance with our pack. We considered introducing you to a select few of those girls to see if there were any sparks. Not everyone is lucky enough to find their mate. Not every Luna is her Alpha’s fated mate. Most are but there are exceptions,” explained Mom.

“Now that we have our mate, you have dismissed them all, have you not?” Asked Alex, looking concerned.

Mom laughed airily. “Yes, of course, of course,” she said reassuringly. “Ok, well what is this about then?” Asked Alex, leaning forward and taking her hand,

“I’m a bit concerned about you three going away alone with Chasity,” said Mom, whispering Chasity’s name like she was afraid to say it.

This conversation was going to make me angry and I was not easy to anger but I could feel it already.

“Why is that?” I asked quickly.

“Because, she clearly harbours some ill-will towards you three. You were old rivals as children,” said Mom.

“We were not rivals, we were bullies and we’re atoning for that. What are you saying, Mom? That we’re in danger from five-foot-four if she stands on her tip-toes Chasity? We’re twice her size and there’s three of us so we’re six times her size,” said Felix, laughing.

“She could set you up,” hissed Mom.

“Is this real life? Are you serious? Where’s the camera? This is a joke right? A prank?” Asked Felix, raising his voice, theatrically looking around for a hidden film crew.

“Keep your voice down,” hissed Mom.

“Mom, you think Chasity will what… assassinate us on our trip?” I asked, looking at her with wide eyes.

Mom pursed her lips. “Not in so many words,” she said. “But you’ll be vulnerable.” “No, Mom,” said Alex, his voice strained. “She’ll be vulnerable.”

“How would Chasity afford the kind of hitman it would take to take us down? That’s top of the line,” said Felix frankly.

Alex snorted with laughter. “She has your credit cards, doesn’t she?” Said Mom. “You do know that she is a high school student,” said Felix. “Meaning?” Asked Mom.

“Meaning that we pay her credit card balance. The charges are itemised and readily available. It’s called online banking and I did not see hitman anywhere on there,” grumbled Felix.

“She could do it herself. Put something in your drinks,” said Mom. “You’re hysterical,” I said softly “No, I’m not, Calix, Honey,” she cried. “Don’t Calix Honey me,” I said, stone-laced. My brothers stiffened Mom stared at me.

“I didn’t mean to upset you. I gave birth to you. I just want you to be safe,” she said. “All I’m asking is that you take a lew pack warriors with you.”

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“Absolutely not,” I said before my brothers could respond. They looked at me, shocked, but they gave no protest.

“What’s the harm in taking security? The security will protect Chasity too as your Luna to-be,” said Mom, back-tracking.

I shook my head. “Think about it. You have a few more days until you leave so you can think about it,” said Mom. “No,” I said. “Calix,” said Mom. “We don’t have a few days before we leave,” I said, incensed by this ridiculous conversation. She would say anything to cast doubt on Chasity. “Yes, you do, I looked at the tickets,” said Mom. “How did you look at them?” Asked Felix suddenly,

“On Christmas Day when she opened it in front of everyone,” said Mom pointedly. “I don’t remember her reading the details aloud and the print is pretty small,” said Felix. “What’s your point?” Asked Mom.

“Did you go into her room …like while she was sleeping? To double-check the details of the tickets and reservations?” Asked Felix.

“Why would you say such a thing?” Laughed Mom. “Because I was locked out of my phone this morning.” revealed Felix. “Me too,” said Alex softly. “That means someone tried several wrong passcodes,” said Felix

“That must have been Chasity trying to see if you’re messaging other girls or something.” said Mom.” That has nothing to do with me. Calix hasn’t said anything about his phone.”

“Mine doesn’t have a passcode,” I admitted, feeling naive now for not having one. I would make one now. “I’m just concerned. That’s all,” mumbled Mom. There was a long tense silence. Mom began to cry. “You hate me! You all hate me. You’ve turned on me,” she cried. She began to sob bitterly. Good grief.

“Mom,” I said exasperatedly. J went over to her and hugged her. Alex rubbed her back. Felix patted her on the head. “How do you know Chasity doesn’t want revenge?” Said Mom, sniffling.

“Because the best revenge would be to reject us and she has not done that,” said Alex softly, taking a napkin and drying Mom’s eyes.

“Mom, you have to stop this…this…vendetta against Chasity,” said Felix. “For want of a better word,” he chuckled.

“Just one pack warrior, suggested Mom. “No, none,” i insisted. “I don’t think it’s a good idea,” mumbled Mom. “Anyway, think it over in the days leading up to the trip.

“We’re leaving tomorrow,” my wolf told me to say. Mom jumped

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“What? Why tomorrow?” Squeaked Mom. “Oh, I’ve gone and made it worse. Now, you’re in a hurry to get away from me.”

“This will be healthy for us, Mom, especially for you. You need to spend some time with Dad, away from Chasity and Chasity needs some space from you,” I said frankly.

My brothers were looking at me with total shock in their eyes but I could tell they agreed with me.

“I’ve tried to befriend her! I bought her those pyjamas!” Said Mom defensively, blowing her nose. Felix

Mom was acting more nuts than usual when it came to her co-dependency on Baby Boy Calix and believe it or not, Baby Boy Calix was acting like Big Boy or maybe even Big Man Calix. He decided to move up our trip date without consulting me or Alex or even Princess Chasity. Chasity was a little brat when she was ready. What if she simply refused to go? We had not done our second bath orgraduated to our dip in the pool. Were we royally f****d?

After Calix and Alex managed to calm Mom down, we went immediately to Chasity before dinner. We knocked on her door. She opened it.

“Hey, I’ll be out to dinner in just a few minutes,” said Chasity, smiling. “Hey little minx,” I said. She giggled. I did not think I had ever called her that out loud before. “Change of plans, Chasity,” said Alex apologetically.

“We’re extending our trip! We’re leaving bright and early tomorrow! I texted our travel agent and he’s making the new arrangements! Same presidential suite, same hotel, same first class accommodations, just sooner and therefore longer. More time for you to relax away from this pack house,” said Calix, really trying his best to sell it.

Chasity frowned. “Princess,” I cooed, stroking her cheek. “Why the sad face?” “What about my bath in the morning and practising in the pool?” She said softly. “We can take baths on our trip. We won’t have to jump straight into the ocean,” laughed Alex.

Truth be told, if this trip was successful in the way we wanted it to be successful, she would not see much of the beach.

“I have to pack,” she mumbled. “I am a pro at that,” offered Alex. “Want me to help you get organised right after dinner?” Chasity nodded. Alex kissed her forehead. “Ok, ok, cool,” I said.

That had been suspiciously easy. Had Chasity always been this chill? I recalled her being much more combative than this.

“You’re good with the new plan?”I confirmed.

She shrugged. “I want to go away from here,” was all she said. I pulled her in for a hug. My brothers hugged her too.

Dinner was just as tense as expected. Chasity had no idea of the argument we had had with our paranoid mother. I did not know what Dad knew. He was busy cutting his steak into even pieces. He was having an Alex moment,

“The boys are leaving tomorrow,” said Mom stiffly. The cooks seemed surprised.

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“We’re going to miss our wonderful Alphas,” said one of them. “Safe trip, Alphas, and do hurry home. It’ll be so quiet without you,” said the other. “Chasity, you must be excited. You’ve never travelled,” said Dad. A feeble attempt at conversation but at least it was an attempt.

“I went on a trip with my parents when I was little but I don’t remember it so well so yeah, this will feel like the first time,” she said.