Mated to the Alpha triplets novel Chapter 16

Olivia

When I entered the room, Logan was still lying in bed, looking paler than before. He managed a weak smile as he saw me. "Olivia, I'm glad you're back."

I approached his bedside and checked his temperature. It had spiked again, and he was clearly feeling worse. "Logan, your fever is getting worse. We should call for a doctor," I said with concern.

He reached out and took my hand in his, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through me. "No, Olivia, I don't want a doctor. I want you to stay with me."

I felt torn, my sense of duty pulling me in one direction and my growing feelings for Logan pulling me in another. I couldn't deny the connection that had formed between us, but I also couldn't ignore the fact that just a few days before, he had rejected me as his mate.

"Logan, I'm just a maid," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I'm no one. I can't stay with you like this. It's not appropriate."

His eyes locked onto mine, his mouth opening and closing, but he could say nothing. My heart broke just a little more as he remained quiet.

I searched his eyes for answers, but all I found was a deep yearning that mirrored my own. My resolve began to crumble, and I knew I couldn't deny my feelings any longer.

As I hesitated, the room seemed to close in around us, and the world outside faded away. It was just Logan and me, tangled in the web of emotions we couldn't escape.

And then, just as our lips were about to meet, a sudden commotion in the hallway outside the room shattered the moment. The door burst open, and in walked Lucien and Lucas, their expressions a mix of surprise and anger.

A chilling silence enveloped the room as we all stood frozen in time, our hearts racing with uncertainty.

Lucas growled, his inner wolf reacting to the situation, his eyes locked onto our intertwined hands. Lucien's jaw tightened as he took in the scene before him.

Logan, still holding my hand, tried to sit up, his fever-fueled weakness making it a struggle. "It's not what it looks like," he stammered, his voice shaky.

Lucas's eyes flashed with anger, and he bared his teeth in a feral snarl. "Really? Because it looks like you're trying to seduce the maid, the mate we all decided to reject."

I pulled my hand away from Logan's as if I'd been burned, a deep blush coloring my cheeks. Panic surged through me as I realized the gravity of the situation. I had just shared an intimate moment with one of the triplets, the very thing I had been trying to avoid. And now his brothers had caught us in the act.

Lucien remained quiet, his gaze shifting between us. His expression was inscrutable, but his clenched fists revealed his tension. It was as if he were holding back his own emotions.

Logan attempted to explain, his voice desperate. "I didn't mean to... I just... Olivia was helping take care of me, and..."

Lucas interrupted him, his anger simmering. "Enough excuses, Logan. This is unacceptable."

I took a step back, my heart pounding in my chest. What had I done? I never intended for any of this to happen, and now everything had spiraled out of control.

Lucas turned to me, his voice harsh. "Olivia, you need to leave."

I nodded, unable to meet his gaze. Without a word, I fled the room, leaving behind the shattered remnants of a moment that should never have occurred.

As I walked down the hallway, my footsteps echoing in the empty corridor, I couldn't escape the feeling that everything had changed.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I retreated down the corridor. I felt like a fool for allowing myself to be swept away in that moment with Logan, and now I had to face the consequences. 

The weight of shame and regret settled heavily on my shoulders, and I couldn't help but wonder how this would affect my already complicated position as the maid to the triplets and their rejected mate.

I returned to my own small room in the palace, my thoughts racing. I needed to clear my head and figure out how to navigate this unexpected turn of events. The room felt suffocating, and I opened the window to let in some fresh air.

From my window, I could see the palace gardens bathed in moonlight. The beauty of it was a stark contrast to the turmoil inside me. I leaned against the windowsill, tears streaming down my cheeks, as I grappled with the tangled mess of emotions.

What had happened between Logan and me felt like a cruel twist of fate. Just when I thought I could move on and focus on my duties, my feelings for him had resurfaced, stronger than ever. And now, not only had my heart been laid bare, but it had also exposed me to the wrath of his brothers.