Mated to the Alpha triplets novel Chapter 22

Olivia

My jaw dropped at my mother's question. "In love with the princes?" I repeated, incredulously. "Mom, they're my employers, not my boyfriends!"

“I was only joking, Liv. Why do you sound so shocked?” My mom said as she approached me with a cup of water.

I took the water from her and gulped it down in a second. 

“I’m not in love with any of those annoying brats.” I said.

“Hmm, you sure?” My dad asked.

“Yes, Dad.”

“Then, why did you insist on working when you are hurt?” He added.

“I only said so because I wasn’t hurt. You know Dad. I will get better soon.” I said.

My parents looked at me suspiciously, still not satisfied with my response. I quickly stood up and limped into my room before they could ask me another ridiculous question. One I might not be able to answer.

I shut my door and flopped down on my bed. I drifted off to sleep and was woken up by my mom to come have dinner. I finished my food and quickly headed back to my room to study. With everything that had happened, I felt completely unprepared for our upcoming tests. 

I can’t be a bullied omega and at the same time dumb. I need to keep up my grades if I want to get out of here someday.

The next morning, I woke up with a start. The sun was already up, and I knew I was late. I quickly got dressed and grabbed my bag, rushing out the door.

I grabbed some food to eat on my way and quickly headed out, screaming out my goodbye to my mom and dad. Josh was standing outside, he was on his phone and smiling. 

“That must be Gwen.” I said as I tapped him on the shoulder.

“Oh, Olivia. Good morning.” He said acting coy.

“Hmm, good. Avoiding my question?”

“No… yes… it’s Gwen. She asked me to send her a picture of our school. I’m only texting to tell her that I will do so once I get to school.” He said 

I continuously teased him as we walked to school and then I lost myself in my own thoughts. Just then, Josh tapped my shoulder.

“Olivia, what’s wrong?”

“I’m… fine, Josh. I was just thinking of how nice it would have been if my mate had been someone like Gwen. Someone who would make me smile every morning. A mate who would care for me and look after me.” I said sadly.

“Common, Liv. I’m sure the princes will come around.” He said.

His brows furrowed as he looked down and saw the bandage on my foot. 

“What happened?” He asked surprised.

“You were so focused on your dear Gwen, you didn't even notice this. I’m now getting jealous as I'm beginning to think that Gwen will take you away from me.” I replied and smiled teasingly.

“Stop joking, Liv. Tell me what really happened.”

I told him how I got hurt and he advised me to be careful when dealing with Helen. We arrived at school. Just then, the triplets arrived, their car zooming into the parking lot as music blasted out. They alighted and Helen came out of the car with them. She waved at me and quickly came over to me.