Lahat ng Kabanata ng Triple Temptations: Mated To The Hot Triad Kings : Kabanata 111 - Kabanata 120

Astrid's eyes widens. "What happened to the boy?""We let him go," Phoenix continues. "It was an uncharacteristic act of mercy from Blaze, and it shocked everyone who witnessed it. I never saw that boy again, but I like to think he lived a better life because of that moment of compassion."Astrid beams softly. "See? Even the toughest warriors have a heart. That moment shows that Blaze isn't just a ruthless leader, he has a soul capable of mercy, even if he rarely shows it."Phoenix nods, a distant look in his eyes. "Perhaps you're right. Blaze is a complex man, shaped by his experiences and battles.""Enough about Blaze, let's talk about Dexter instead. I'm surprised Dexter is scared of horror movies," Astrid remarks, her tone a mix of disbelief and amusement. "This is the same guy who practically ripped a man's head off."Phoenix couldn't help but laugh at the memory. "Yeah, it's difficult to believe. Dexter just took him down with brutal efficiency, no hesitation."Astrid nods, her

Dexter looked at Astrid with newfound respect. "You controlled the earth? That's extraordinary!"Astrid glances down, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. "It's no big deal, the whole earth thing came out of nowhere." she mutters, her voice barely audible.Dexter shook his head, "No big deal? Star, what you did was nothing short of remarkable. You protected both you and Phoenix against impossible odds. Don't downplay your abilities."Phoenix chimes in, his voice filled with pride and admiration. "Dexter's right, Star. You were spectacular out there. Without you, we wouldn't have made it. You need to give yourself more credit."Astrid looked up, meeting their eyes, still feeling a bit overwhelmed by the praise. "I just did what I had to do."Dexter smiles warmly, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "And that's what makes it so incredible. In the face of danger, you stepped up and did what needed to be done. That's the mark of true strength and bravery.""When you controlled the e

It was Astrid's turn to share her story, and she began hesitantly, clearly burdened by her family's complex history."My family's pretty complicated," she starts, her voice wavering. "I have five siblings, and I'm the eldest daughter from both my parents' sides. My dad had a son before he met my mom. My parents were planning to get married, but things fell apart, and my mom left without telling my dad she was pregnant. "She ended up having two babies, my sister and me, but we were separated at birth by my dad's new wife. She took my sister into her home as a hostage, while my mom thought my sister had died. Meanwhile, my dad had no idea he was living with his daughter all along. My dad's wife also had twins, a boy and a girl, who are a constant pain. I only recently found out I have a dad."Dexter and Phoenix exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of shock and empathy. They had never heard anything quite like this before."Your family sure is complicated," Phoenix remarks gently,

"Alright, let's take a trip down memory lane. How about we share our favorite childhood memories?" Phoenix's eyes lit up with excitement. "Oh, I've got one! When I was about seven, my mom took me on a fishing trip to this secluded lake in the mountains. It was just the two of us, surrounded by nature. I caught my first fish that day, and we roasted it over a campfire. It's a memory I'll never forget." "Every summer, my mom would take me and my sister horseback riding along the countryside. She had this old horse named Thunder, and despite my initial fear, I loved those rides. We'd explore trails, gallop through meadows, and she'd tell my sister and me stories about her adventures when she was young." Astrid smiles as she recounted the memory. Phoenix chuckles. "That sounds exhilarating, Star." Dexter nods, intrigued. "It must have been quite an experience, bonding with your mom and sister like that." Astrid eyes gleams with fond memories. "It really was. Those rides were my escape

Dexter couldn't hold back any longer. He wrapped his arms around Phoenix, pulling him into a tight embrace. "I had no idea, Phoenix," Dexter whispers, his voice choked with anguish. "I really had no idea you went through all that. But you're not alone anymore. You have us, and we'll always be here for you. We're your family now, and we'll never let you go through that again."Phoenix clung to Dexter, his sobs quieting as he felt the warmth and comfort of his friend's embrace. "I would do anything to not lose that friendship," Phoenix continues, his voice filled with pain. "Even if it means rejecting Astrid. Perhaps I was never meant to have the two. Maybe this is just my lot in life.""Don't say that!" Dexter exclaims, his voice tinged with desperation. "Astrid is as much as Blaze's mate as she is ours. After all Blaze has done for me, I feel so ashamed of myself for not being able to bring myself to reject her. However, if I do lose her, there's no telling if I will get a second cha