373RD POV.The aura of the triplets fuses into the air, seeping into every inch of the atmosphere. In the distance is an ocean, clashing against its own body in a hefty wave.The air blows with rage and a howl of an external presence, wandering within the breezes.In the eerie scene are the triplets. They all have their eyes closed, their legs crossed under them in a sitting position, and a powerful connection of willness in their middle.Kade, tightening his grasp on Kieran’s and Kyle’s, speaks. “Brother, it is again the time when the crescent shape of the moon elevates the strength between us. It is yet another night of ritual where we connect our minds for betterment.Finishing, he joins back with his brothers in their silence. The ritual became one through Kade, who realized a long time ago that when they all focused their minds into one, like a big spherical ball, they could grow their powers.So, ever since then, the brothers have always performed the connectivity whenever the
38Kaya’s POV.My smile brigtens at the sight of the morning light, radiating into the room to beautify the interior decor.Ever since I’ve been captured by the triplets, I really thought it was the end for me, that is, enjoying the sight of the morning sunlight. It was so for some time, but Aiden turned out to be the guardian angel I needed in my life.He really did help me out.I roll out of bed and stretch, my bones releasing a crunchy sound almost inaudible to the ear.I go to the other side of the bed, stopping in front of the cabinet to pick up a robe, which I throw over my shoulder. Sighing, I make my way to the balcony.It’s been over two weeks since the triplets called on me; it’s as though they’ve forgotten me. They don’t even ask for anyone to check up on me or keep me confined to the room, a
39Kaya’s POV.“I did say it that you’d not regret this.”Is that a boast I sense from Aiden?I shake my head to glance at the naturalistic beauty, “if we are to count the whole trekking, then trust me, yes, I did regret following you.”Aiden laughs, “ouch, that hurts. But well, I am about to make it up to you.”“Ooh, in what manner do you plan to do that?” I wiggle my brows, joining into the laughing sensation as well.It’s fun being with Aiden. I could say that I’m tired but trust me, it was worth it, looking back at all the fun I had along the way. Everyday, he gives me a reason to laugh and I can’t thank him enough.I’ve come to forget my worries and now, just enjoying the moment.“We are here...” T
40Kaya’s POV.My senses come alive, and a groan is released through my throat as I try to pick myself up from the ground. I can’t make sense of where I am for a while, as it is all dark.My hands rub a side of my head, wincing at the pain resulting from the action.“What...” My voice is a whisper that trails off into the air as my orbs shift around to make sense of my surroundings.Following the rays of the dim light from the candles, I hear a rattle in the distance—no, close to me. Before is Aiden, chained to the wall.His hands are above his head, tucked into the chains. My eyes flare as my brain reels back to what happened earlier, just before I got sucked into the darkness.We were taken by the sex slaves. Clara hurled me off, and my head hit a tree, which made me pass out.“Ho
413RD POV.“You cannot enter. That’s an order.” Says a guard at the entrance to the triplets’ study room, but Lyra isn’t planning on stopping.“And someone as little as you would stop me?” Rather, she barges in, walking in with grace as though she owns the space.Kade waves off his hand at the guard when he tries to hold Lyra back. The guard nods his head before he goes back to his spot.“Your highness,” Lyra is just starting when Kieran halts her voice from coming out of her throat when he grabs her by her throat and runs her against the wall.He holds her there, his eyes burning into her face. “It was an order that we did not want to be disturbed. What have you come here for?”“My Lord, it is important. Something I am certain you want to be informed of, especially
42Kaya’s POV.I’ve wondered and wonder even more what the future holds for me. Every time that I get hurt by these bastards, I think it’s the worst that could ever happen to me until a much more hurtful event occurs.Raising my gaze, my insides burst into another fragment of tears, rushing to the outside, and I can’t control it.I’m hiccuping; my nostrils are wet and running with mucus. I can’t even bring myself to clean it off. Talk about my face?It’s all wet from tears. They’d dry, and I’d hiccup for some time before, again, I would start crying.I wish I could just die, but no, these bastards want me to suffer. And, coming to think of it, what did I ever do to them? What was my offense?That’s what pains me more. What did I do? What was my offense? Did I ever hurt any of them? Or is this some curse that is bestowed on me that I must continuously get punished by these bastards?I wish they could rot in hell. I wish they could get crushed within the wind, and I’d never have to see
43Kaya’s POV.“She doesn’t look like she had a good morning, Kade.” Kyle speaks as he shifts his attention to me.“No, I didn’t.” My voice is a whisper, but it holds as much power as I’d like. I’m pained, and seeing these bastards and these cowards before me in a delightful mood makes me realize how really unfair this world is.How unfair destiny is.“She speaks.” Kade speaks, and he sits down, his back leaning against the chair.“She’s angry.” It would have been surprising that Kieran throws Kade an awful gaze, but not in this situation of mine.“Why am I here?” I ask before a smirk lands on my face. I’m hopeless, and I’ve reached a state where there is really nothing else to lose. I’ve lost my family. I’ve lost the one person I used to call a friend, Melissa, even though she betrayed me as well. And lastly, I lost Aiden, whom I have grown to see as a brother.Then, I lost my own body to these ruffians’ accord and my flesh—everything for them to control. My mind is the only thing le
443RD POV.Kade turns his back to his uncle when he reaches the arc, where he has rested his left arm, his eyes fixated on the ground. “You didn’t have to interrupt like that, Uncle. By the way, the reason you’re here is invalid.”“What have you all become?” Jared’s eyes shift from Kieran to Kyle, then lastly to Kade’s back. His mind is spiraling out of control, unable to comprehend the thoughts going through the triplets’ minds. “Have you really thought I’d allow things to go as easily this time around?”“What do you want?” Kyle chimes into the conversation, altering the motive for Kade to speak back.“I have said it many times. The girl must be killed. It seems she has had her presence rooted in your minds. The three of you have lost your minds.”Kade flips to face his uncle, his face lowered so he’s gazing through his lashes, and his voice is a low rumble, cold and toneless, “that is no way to speak to your Alpha, uncle.”“Only if it was the alpha I raised.”“And what are you tryi