Fated to the Alpha–And His Triplet Brothers novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223: Cloudy demons

*~Aurora’s POV~*

The tension was thick enough to choke on. The wolves circled me, eyes glowing, teeth bared. I could feel the hatred rolling off them like heat from a fire. I clenched my fists, willing myself to stay calm.

I didn’t want to kill anyone today.

Today had already been bad enough. My heart was still bleeding, my head still echoing Leon’s words. I didn’t need another reason to bathe my hands in blood.

Still... if they pushed me, I would.

I drew in a deep breath, steadying myself. But then...it hit me.

A strange breeze slithered through the clearing, cold and light, but carrying something that made every hair on my body rise. The air changed, charged, whispering of power that wasn’t mine.

Something... someone else was here.

The wolves stiffened too. They felt it. The leader — tall, gruff, scar across his cheek smirked at me. "Do you call for backup, witch?" he growled.

I tilted my head. "I thought you were more than enough to handle me."

"Oh, we are," he said, laughing, and the rest of them joined in, low and cruel.

But my magic buzzed in my fingertips, trembling. My instincts screamed, leave. Now.

Something in that aura wasn’t wolf. It wasn’t human either. It was... older. Sharper.

"What’s wrong, witch?" one of them sneered. "You look scared."

I smiled faintly. "Run."

He blinked. "What?"

"I said... run."

Before he could blink again, I vanished — teleporting up onto the thick branch of an oak tree above the clearing. My breath hitched. My heart thundered so loud I could hear it in my ears.

Below, the wolves spun in confusion. Then — it began.

A sound floated through the air. A voice that sounds so eerily beautiful.

It wasn’t just music. It was magic. A melody that coiled through the air like silk, sweet and poisonous at once.

I clutched my ears. "What the hell is that?" I muttered. The song was almost unbearable — too sweet, too perfect, like honey poured straight into your veins.

But the wolves... gods, the wolves were entranced.

Their growls died. Their jaws slackened.

"Wow..." one whispered. "What’s that sound?"

"It must be a girl," another said dreamily. "A beautiful girl."

I stayed silent, crouched in the shadows, watching.

Then she appeared.

From between the trees, a woman stepped into the clearing — or perhaps floated. Her skin shimmered under the moonlight, pale as glass. Her hair — long, white, cascading down her back like silk. And her eyes... piercing blue, glowing faintly like the ocean under a full moon.

And she was completely naked.

"What in the Moon Goddess’ name..." I breathed.

The wolves were hypnotized, moving closer like moths to flame.

"What kind of goddess are you?" the leader asked, his voice shaky with awe. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"The kind," she purred, smiling wickedly, "that blesses you with her body."

They laughed, every ounce of instinct drowned under her voice.

"Are you alone?" one asked. "Why are you here, naked?"

She tilted her head, lips curling. "You can call me Lost," she said softly. "And I’m here... because I want to satisfy you."

Their pupils dilated. Heat pulsed through their veins. I could see it — the raw lust, the spell binding them in invisible chains.

Then she lifted her hand, beckoning to the leader.

"Come."

Could they possibly mean my Heather?

I shook my head. No. There’s no way. But then... what did the man mean when he said, I’ve made appearances to her five times?

The Lord of all demons? Visiting a baby? What kind of twisted business could he possibly have with her?

The moment they vanished into the night, I jumped down from the tree, breath quick and shaky. I didn’t care if my legs ached or my heart raced — I needed to find Hazel. If what I’d just heard was true, if they were talking about our Heather...

Immediately, they began to move, their white-haired heads vanishing into the air like a cluster of clouds dissolving into the night. The moment they were gone, I jumped down from the tree and rushed back to my carriage. I pushed the driver’s lifeless body aside and climbed in, turning the carriage back toward New Orleans.

My heart pounded in my ears. I had to get back to Heather and Hazel. I knew I’d vowed never to return to New Orleans, but I couldn’t let my feelings for Leon stop me from saving that little girl’s life. Still, one question echoed in my mind—why would demons be after a child? And what connection did their Lord have with her? The thought alone was unsettling.

Maybe it was the panic, or maybe my magic pushed the carriage faster, but I reached the High House much sooner than I’d left. And to my surprise, there was a celebration going on. I’d only been gone since morning—there hadn’t been a single hint of an event before.

I stepped down from the carriage and scanned the crowd. The only familiar face I could find was Caden, standing outside and talking to someone. The moment his eyes landed on me, his expression froze. He quickly excused himself and hurried over.

"Aurora? What are you doing here? I thought you left—you couldn’t even tell me goodbye," he said, half-stammering.

"I... I wanted..." I tried to speak but shook my head. "I want to see Hazel and Heather. Now."

I started toward the entrance, but he grabbed my arm.

"I’m sorry, Aurora. You can’t go in."

"Why not? It’s urgent—I need to see them immediately."

I tried to move past him, but he stepped in front of me, blocking my path with his body.

"You need to leave now, Aurora," he said quietly. "You won’t be welcomed inside."

I almost punched him right there. "What do you mean I won’t be welcomed inside? This is my home—my pack! I’ve sacrificed, burned, and risked my life—more times than I can count—for this pack. And now you’re telling me I’m not appreciated?"

He swallowed hard. "You don’t understand, Aurora."

"To hell with whoever doesn’t appreciate me! You need to move, Caden."

"I can’t," he said firmly. "Please. Go back to wherever you were heading. Don’t make this harder for either of us."

"Why are you saying this? Why are you stopping me?" I demanded.

"Because things have changed," he said, voice breaking slightly. "And if you go inside now... you won’t like what you see."