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ALYSSA’S POV

Ingrid and I were in the living room, waiting for our father to attend to us as he had called for our attention. For him to have called my attention to, then it was definitely something very important and I was glad to take a break from the bathroom wash.

Suddenly, we heard his heavy steps down the stairs. The way he cleared his throat, made me feel uneasy as I feared him a lot. His aura was totally cold and I ensured to always be on my best behavior whenever he was around me. But for Ingrid, he was like the sweetest father ever.

“I called you girls to make an important announcement.” He said as he had his seat across the sofa where Ingrid sat and I stood a little distance away from her.

“We all know that Lunas come from our family and it has been like that for generations. Now, it is time choose a mate for the Alpha Princes which will happen tomorrow’s night, and you, Ingrid will be the Luna.” Father informed us and my heart broke into two.

Usually, it was the first daughter they started from, and I was minutes older than her, but father had skipped me on purpose. It was definitely because he hated me, and I looked ugly especially because of the scar across my lower cheek and my neck.

Then he turned to me and had an irritated look on.

“And as for you, I don’t want to see you at the front line when our family is out to see the Alpha Princes. You are too ugly to be seen, and I do not want a single stain on our family’s pride. Also, you must put on your best behavior.” My father cautioned me, and with a broken heart I nodded.

I couldn’t protest or ask him questions because that would only mean punishment for me. So, he dismissed me and wrapped his arm around Ingrid who went to meet him. I went back to scrub the bathroom, and sighed deeply. Just when I thought I would have a chance at leaving this house finally to be with people who would love me, all hopes have been dashed away.

“Well, I guess I have no hopes of anything exciting happening tomorrow being my 18th birthday as well.” I said under my breath and sighed deeply.

As usual, Ingrid was going to get things that would make her happy, and best of all, she is going to be the one to be presented before the Alpha Princes. Lucky her. I sat at the edge of the bath tub and looked at the sky from the window and sighed again.

“I’ll be fine.”

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The next day, a party was thrown for Ingrid and I still worked hard like a mid. The celebration lasted until evening when it was time for the coronation ceremony. Ingrid had been dressed well, and she was looking so pretty and attractive. And as for me, I felt so insecure because of the scar on my face.

On getting to the ballroom, my father greeted some prominent people until the Alpha Princes were said to be approaching us. I stood at the back, but the moment I saw them walking towards us, a wave of energy overwhelmed my body, and my wolf became excited as I stared at the triplets approaching us.

The first was Reynold, his hair was dark as the night, falling over his face, yet unable to shield his piercing blue eyes. His lips seemed to hold a permanent scowl on his face, despite how plump and inviting they were. And oh! His skin, covering that perfect jaw line was as smooth as porcelain. 

The second of the triplets, Ryan, had lovely brown curls that turned a rare shade of gold as the light hit it. His eyes seemed to speak a thousand words that ruffled the feathers of my heart. He was as calm as a dove with those rings on his smooth slender fingers catching every eye.

The third, Reece, running a hand through his silver hair, caught the ladies off guard as he seemed to explode in ethereal beauty. His eyes, a haunting grey was fixed solely on Ingrid, my twin sister. It could make me dream.

But then, as they got closer, their intoxicating scent filled my nostrils and drew my heart closer to them. The sweet sensations and adrenaline I felt through my veins was overwhelming and right there, my wolf said the word, “Mate.”

My heart jumped in excitement and my dashed hopes became alive again. If they noticed me, they would also know I’m their mate. There was a possibility that they would choose me over Ingrid.

But I got disappointed again when they kissed Ingrid’s hands and accepted to date and consider her as their future Luna. My heart broke into a thousand pieces and I made my way out of the crowd to a secluded part of the palace and leaned against the wall. Tears filled my eyes up, but I tried my best not to allow them fall even when it burned my eyes.

“Don’t cry. Don’t cry.” I said to myself and sniffled as I raised my head to look at the sky.

Remembering when Reece gave me a flower, years ago, I thought we shared a connection, but now, it seemed like he didn’t care. My mates who are definitely sweet would now be attracted only to Ingrid.

“Hey.” I heard a soft voice and I cleaned my eyes and looked towards the direction of the voice only to see my mates.

Hope rose in my heart again and I felt happy. Did they perhaps come to see me because they cared?

“My Lords.” I called them in a low tone and my eyes fell to the floor.

“Don’t call us that. Hmm. So, you are our mate.” Reece said, and I looked at him while he checked me out.

I smiled lightly, happy that they had noticed.

“Yes.”

“Gosh. This is the biggest mistake the moon goddess has ever made.” Reece uttered, sizing me up with his eyes.

My heart dropped and it was as if a punch with blades had been driven into my heart.

“Yeah, I know right? How can she be this ugly and less attractive?” Ryan said, and folded his arms.

“We are definitely rejecting you.” Reynold finally spoke after staying silent for a while.

“No. Please don’t. Please don’t reject me.” I pleaded with my palms rubbing against each other.

“Of what use can you be? We don’t want someone as ugly as you are as our mate. Also, you are just a weak omega.” Reynold uttered coldly.

“Please don’t do this to me.” I pleaded earnestly.

I didn’t think I was ready to go through the pain of being rejected. My heart felt so fragile and I couldn’t bear the thought of going through excruciating pain.

“Please I’ll do anything to satisfy you guys. Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do it. Just don’t reject me.” I continued to rub my palms together desperately, hoping that they would show me mercy.

“Hmmm. Really? You will do anything?” Reece asked me, and I nodded my head almost immediately. “Good.” He said, then turned to his brothers and they had a little meeting which I barely heard what they said to each other until they walked back to me.

“The only thing you can do is to become our personal slave. And when I say personal slave, it means you will do just anything for us; on the bed and off the bed.”