Mated to the Alpha triplets novel Chapter 56

Olivia's POV

After school, Josh drove me to the palace. On the way there, we were both silent and I couldn't stop thinking about what Logan had done.

I knew I ought to be grateful to him for solving my bullying problem, but at the same time, I felt… disgruntled.

I had prided myself on not letting the bullying and taunts get to me, but the knee-weakening relief I had felt when I realized I wouldn't be bullied anymore ate my pride severely.

I had suffered for years at the hands of my classmates, and yet, just one word from Logan had put all that to an end.

Why? I thought to myself as I nibbled on a fingernail, a poor habit I thought I had gotten rid of.

Why would Logan do that, now of all times? He's been extraordinarily nice to me and the other two seem to be warming up to me as well. I don't know what to think, I don't want to get my hopes up, and I definitely do not want to be that girl that allows men to walk all over her all in the name of being mates.

"Maybe because as strong as they think they are, they also can't deny the mate bond."

I startle out of my thoughts and turn to Josh.

Did I say all that out loud?

"Yeah, you did," he replied, giving me a brief glance before turning his attention back to the windscreen. "And you're biting your nail again. You only do that when you're extremely stressed. Are you okay?"

I leaned my head back against the headrest, closed my eyes and let out a huge sigh. "Honestly, I'm not sure. I'm tired and I'm overwhelmed. It's all just a mess."

"It'll be okay, Liv."

"Yeah, thanks."

We arrived at the palace and I got out of the car and he did the same.

"Why are you getting out of the car? You don't have to walk me in. You should be head on home."

"Pssh, I'm not walking you in, brat," he teased. I'm going in to see Skyle," he continued. 

That was when I remembered that I had asked Skyle if Josh could visit him in the palace but I hadn't told Josh about his response. 

I looked at him confused and seeing my expression, he explained that Skyle had asked him to visit him in the palace at Helen's birthday party, after I had left. He also wanted to thank Skyle for instructing his driver to take Gwen home after the party was over.

I nodded and apologized for forgetting to relay Skyle's response to him. He smiled at me to let me know it was fine and we both headed into the palace. I led him to Skyle's room. I knocked on his door, calling out that I was the one at the door and he asked me to enter. Josh followed me in.

Skyle was happy to see Josh and I left the two after thanking Skyle for standing up for me when I was accused of theft on Helen's birthday. I went to my room to get changed, and returned to my duty post in the kitchen. 

However, I couldn't focus on the work I had to get done, as my curiosity was getting the best of me. I was still pondering on why Logan had instructed the whole school not to bully me anymore. And regardless of how I felt about the whole thing, I knew I had to thank him for what he had done.

I left the kitchen and headed to the triplets' suite and knocked on the door. Hearing no response, I went in and saw that Logan was the only one in the living room of the suite. He was sitting on the couch, fully immersed in his writing. I cleared my throat for him to make him aware of my presence and that was when he looked at me.