Mated to the Alpha triplets novel Chapter 17

Olivia

I got dressed and picked up my bag to head to school. I got to the driveway and saw that the triplet’s car was nowhere to be seen. I felt stupid when I realized that they had gone off to school without me. 

Of course, they left without you. What were you expecting? Just because they did it once, it meant something. They only did that because the Alpha told them to. You have got to stop having expectations. Besides, I think it’s better this way.

I brushed the emotions warring in me off and started walking to school, picking up my face to avoid being late. I saw Josh waiting for me at the school entrance and my mood instantly lightened up. I ran to meet him and we both headed into the classroom. My eyes and that of the triplets met but I quickly retracted mine. I saw Helen sitting next to Lucien and placing her head on his shoulder. I said nothing and went to my seat, smiling at Josh when he asked if I was okay. 

The teacher came in shortly and broke the news to us. “Tests will be starting next week. Make sure you read your books very well. The presentation will also hold as stated, so ensure you're all well prepared as it will be carrying forty per cent of your grade.”

The whole class grumbled and the teacher smiled. 

The morning sped by and soon the bell rang and it was time for lunch. Everyone immediately paired off with their group partners, probably to discuss and work on their projects.

Josh patted my back before also heading off to join his group members who were waving him over.

I guess the part of the presentation carrying forty per cent of our grade scared everyone. Nearly everyone is ditching lunch to work on their presentations. I thought absentmindedly 

I looked around to see if the triplets and Helen were still in class. To my surprise, they were and were all staring at me, the triplets with stern faces, Helen with a brow raised. I couldn’t bring myself to go over to me, so I remained where I was seated. Just then, Lucas yelled out my name angrily, causing the whole class to fall silent.

I stood up hurriedly, rushing over to them with my face burning as the entire class stared at me. Everyone returned to their discussion except Josh who gave me an assuring smile before turning his attention back to what he was doing. 

I remained standing when I got to them while they were all seated. Helen stood from her chair and asked me to sit. I was so surprised. Before I could say anything, she was already sitting on Lucien’s lap.

“You are getting heavier, Helen. What have you been eating?” Lucien said smiling.

My heart stung as she leaned back against him and giggled. I meant nothing to them, yet I was always in pain whenever they were with another female. I felt another pinch of pain as I wondered why they didn't seem to be able to feel the mate bond while I was always in constant pain because of them.

Logan cleared his throat and I turned to look at him, a weird look crossing his face briefly before being immediately replaced by a harsh look.

"We didn't call you over to have you stare at our faces. You heard what the teacher said about our group presentation earlier, didn't you? We expect that you are finished working on it, aren't you?

Still caught up in the weird expression on his face, I didn't process his words.

“Olivia!” Lucas yelled.

I was jolted back when I heard my name. I apologized and asked Logan to repeat what he had said. Lucien groaned like he thought I was stupid while Lucas just glared at me.

“You were here the whole time, Olivia. Please focus. This is a group presentation, we can't afford to have a bad grade just because you're not focused.” Helen said.

Ha… this coming out from someone who was more than happy to dump all the work on me. I thought.

“Logan asked you about our presentation. You should be finished working on it, right?.” Helen added.

Are they being serious right now, I already gave them all the work I had done so far on the topic.

“Yes, I did everything you asked me to do but I already gave it to you guys yesterday after lunch," I replied.

“When was that?” Lucas' eyes narrowed.

“Yesterday… after lunch.” 

“Ohh… that piece of paper. It only contained stupid stuff which was in no way related to our topic so I discarded it.” Lucas said.