Wanting Her Back (Her Alpha Triplet Mates)

Crescent Moon Pack

Willow's POV

"Mate!" I heard a loud growl which startled me from my slumber. My gaze met with that of the triplets who were staring at me intensely, unlike they had ever done before. Asher slowly approached me with Aiden and Axel hot on his tail.

"Mine!" they growled again. I thought I had heard them wrongly the first time but my ears weren't playing tricks on me. I heard right. Everyone was well aware, that their birthday was today. A huge preparation that I had helped with was in progress. They had gotten their wolves and I was their mate. My heart was pounding heavily. I scooted over on my little bed when I saw them approaching.

Asher's hands gently caressing my thigh made my thoughts all jumbled together. I couldn't bear to look them all in the eye. It should be a crime for people to look so perfect. Aiden raised my chin up with his hands. As soon as my gaze met with their ocean-blue eyes, I melted.

"W...we shouldn't be doing this," I stuttered. They never liked me. If the Alpha and Luna someone like me had laid with their sons, I would be in so much trouble.

"Who says we can't? You are our mate and we can do whatever we like," Axel replied in a husky tone. All rationality flew out of the window. The truth was that I had a huge crush on them for a very long time and now I was their mate? It felt like a dream come through. Asher began to take off my nightgown. I knew what they wanted from the look on their faces and I wanted them too. I always had. When their lips fell on mine, I felt on top of the world.

******

The following morning, I woke up with a smile on my face. I glanced around but the Thane brothers were gone. My smile faltered. I was a bit disheartened but I understood they had to get ready for their birthday party. My body ached from last night's activities but I was happy. My insides were filled with more joy than I could fathom because my first time had been with the triplets just like I had always dreamed of.

"You lazy girl! Isn't it time to get to work already!" The loud voice jolted me from my reverie. It was the head maid. If I wasted any more time, I would get seriously punished. I got on my feet and threw on my clothes, I folded the bloodied sheet from last night and threw them among my things in the cramped basement after making a mental note to wash them as soon as I was done with my chores. I rushed out of the room combing my hands through my hair.

"Your royal highness, I see you've decided to grace us with your presence," the head maid sneered.

I stopped abruptly looking down at my feet. "I'm s...sorry..."

"Keep your useless apologies to yourself. I have a party to plan and I want to start on a good note. I'm not about to let you ruin my mood," she declared. I nodded.

"Well then, why are you standing there shaking like a leaf? Get your filthy self out of my sight before I change my mind!" she yelled at me. I rushed out of her presence and made my way to the kitchen. I still felt a little sore from yesterday. It was quite a wild night and I was tired but I wasn't about to tell anyone that. I kept glancing around in search of the triplets but I didn't catch sight of them anywhere.

"Oh look, the fatty is here," A maid like myself called out to the rest. They all wiped their hands with towels and dropped the work they were doing before I arrived.

"Get to work," she muttered with a smirk. I glanced at the pile of dishes and my jaw dropped.

"I can't possibly finish all of that," I mumbled.

"Do we look like we care? Put your weight and strength to good use," she retorted. She bumped her arm into mine before walking off. The rest followed after her leaving me all alone. One would think that after years of being called words like fat, pig, and overweight, I would begin to get used to it. I never did. It still hurt each time. I made my way towards the dishes before the head maid would find me once again.

Everyone looked down on me in the pack. I was treated worse than an omega even by the omegas themselves. There wasn't a day I wasn't reminded that I was still alive thanks to the Alpha's generosity. My father was the beta to the Alpha, that was until he was accused of betraying the Alpha, planning a coup to take his position. My father was labeled a traitor along with my mother. They were both killed as punishment for their crimes while I was spared. I was asked to be grateful that I wasn't killed just like them.

However, my life was worse than hell. I got bullied by everyone. I've always been bullied in school since I was a child because of my weight. It only got worse after my parents died. I was bullied in school and in the pack house. The only place where I could be safe and have time for myself was my little room which was the basement. I even had thoughts of running away after high school because I couldn't take it anymore. But all that was about to change. The triplets were my mates now. I never thought I would find my mate but now I have and it was the best feeling in the world.

As soon as I was done with the dishes, I began to clean the pack house. Everyone was busy preparing the pack house for the triplet's eighteenth birthday. The house was bustling with activities but I still hadn't seen them anywhere. I didn't dare go towards their room. I knew we had a connection now but it still wasn't possible. There was a huge difference in our status. They were the Alpha's sons while I was the daughter of a traitor worse than an Omega. The moon goddess brought us together. I was sure they were going to accept me as their mate in front of everyone just like the custom demanded.

By the time I was done with cleaning, it was getting dark and the guests were beginning to arrive. I rushed towards my room and took a shower. I wore my favorite dress, styled my hair, and even applied makeup on my face. I smiled brightly into the mirror. If they were going to accept me as their mate in front of everyone, I had to look the part.

I walked outside to the garden and it had the most beautiful decoration I had ever seen. I glanced around in awe till I bumped into someone. The glass she was holding fell from her hands.

"I'm sorry. It was a mistake," I hurriedly apologized. I recognized her because she was part of the students who bullied me in school.

"Your existence is a mistake! How dare you touch me!" she yelled drawing the attention of others. I knew where this was headed and I didn't have any time for that. All I wanted was to meet with the triplets and as the goddess would have it, my gaze met with theirs, just a little distance away. I smiled and walked towards them. I was well aware of everyone's gaze on me.

"What do you think you are doing?" Asher's cold tone stopped me in my steps. The smile disappeared from my face. There was something wrong. This wasn't how they looked at me during the middle of the night.

"Seems like the pig has a crush," someone called out in a sing-song voice. They all laughed at me.

"Just take a look at her clothes. She looks like a clown," another added. I looked towards the triplets and they had smiles on their faces. I couldn't say a word. Everyone's attention was on me and I was here for their amusement.

"Has she no shame? Traitor daughter!"

"How dare she set her eyes on our future Alphas? Disgusting piece of shit!"

Their words hurt me but I was more interested in what was going on with the triplets. I took in a deep breath and made up my mind to say something. Just as I opened my mouth to speak, Axel beat me to it.

"You think you are worthy of being with us? Do you think you are worthy of being our mates? That's not possible. We will never accept a mate such as yourself. I Axel Thane..."

"I Aiden Thane..."

"And I Asher Thane, We all reject you as our mate. Your place is in the gutter like you belong. Not with us," they declared coldly. Their words hit me like a ton of rocks. I couldn't believe my ears. Someone pushed me to the ground and I fell with a thud bruising my knee. I winced.

"Mates? Does she really think she's your mate? What a joke!" Someone laughed throwing their drink at me.

"B...but I thought..," I stuttered with tears in my eyes. I thought we had something special going on.

"B...but...but," someone mimicked me and they laughed again.

"Hey Nina, you wanted some pork earlier. Why wait for the pig to arrive when we have her?" Axel asked pointing towards me and they all laughed. Their laughter echoed in my ears as more drinks were poured on me. My heart was shattered into a million pieces. Dreams come through? More like a nightmare.

Willow's POV

I watched in horror as the crowd made jest of me, their laughter and snickers piercing my heart like a thousand knives. I couldn't believe I had let my guard down, that I had been so stupid to think the triplets actually wanted me.

They made me feel wanted... they made me feel so beautiful that for the first time, I saw colors instead of plain black and white, my heart was shattered beyond measure, I couldn't explain how this had hurt me so bad, it was worse... worse than anything I had to face.

"How could they do this to me?" I thought, tears streaming down my face. "After everything we shared, after they made me feel seen and wanted...this is how they repay me?"

"What were you expecting, do you think the triplets will want to have anything to do with you? Be for real Willow!" Sophia, a wannabe girlfriend to the triplet said and I held in my breath.

I felt her hand on my shoulder, but I shook it off. "Leave me alone, Sophia," I said, my voice shaking.

"I need to get out of here," I mumbled to myself.

Sophia looked at me with a mockery smile, but I looked away, pushing past her, and ran. I didn't stop until I reached the safety of the basement I had known as my home, I collapsed on the torn mattress, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Why did I think they wanted me?" I cried, pounding my fists on the pillow. "I'm such an idiot. I should have known better. No one wants someone like me. I'm a disgrace."

"How could I have let myself dream that way, what was I thinking? How could I have been so stupid? So fucking stupid!" I wailed louder, this hurt so bad, no words were enough to explain how I truly felt.

I thought back to the night we shared, and how they had made me feel like I was the only person in the world. But now, I realized it was all a lie.

"They used me," I whispered, my heart heavy with grief. "They used me for their own amusement, and now they're discarding me like trash."

I remembered the way Asher had smiled at me, the way Aiden had touched my hair, the way Axel had whispered sweet nothings in my ear. It had all been a ruse, a way to get me to let my guard down.

"I'm so stupid," I cried, my body shaking with sobs. "I should have known better than to trust them."

I cried until I was tired until I could cry no more, and lay on my back, looking at the ceiling. Something inside of me began to stir. It was a spark of anger, instead of feeling sorry for myself I was enraged, I was angry and I couldn't let them keep on pushing me to the side always, they have done more than enough!

"I won't let them do this to me," I said aloud, wiping my tears. "I won't let them break me."

I took a deep breath, thinking about what I was going to do, I would pack my little belongings, leave this pack, and start anew. I would show them that I was more than just a laughingstock, more than just a rejected mate.

I wiped my tears and sat down on the bed, it was way past midnight and people were busy right now, this was the perfect time for me to run away, from this pack and everything that comes with it.

I stood up and looked around searching for my belongings, something I could leave with and I found out I had little to none, I didn't let that deter me and I quietly made my way out of the basement.

I slowly walked out of the pack house, I made sure I didn't call attention to the guards and as soon as I was far away from the pack house, I ran as fast as I could, my heart pounding in my chest. I had to get out of the pack, away from the triplets and their mocking laughter. I didn't dare look back, fearing what I might see.

I was able to make it to the edge of the pack's territory, I slowed down, my breath coming in ragged gasps. I threw stones at the other side to catch the attention of the guards and when I noticed their eyes were away from me, I was able to make it out of the border.

I kept on running, into the wilderness, scared of rogues but that didn't stop me and not for once did I look back, I had never been this far from home before, and the wilderness stretched out before me like an endless sea.

I walked for hours, the darkness seeming to swallow me whole. I stumbled over roots and fallen branches, my feet aching with every step.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I saw the lights of a city in the distance. I stumbled towards them, my legs trembling with exhaustion.

As I entered the city, I felt relief wash over me. I had made it. I was safe.

But my relief was short-lived. As I crossed the street, I didn't see the car coming. It hit me with a sickening thud, and I felt myself flying through the air.

I landed hard on the pavement, my head spinning. I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me, and I fell back down.

A female voice screamed, and I saw a car screech to a halt beside me. Two figures leaped out, a boy and a girl, and rushed to my side.

"Are you okay?" the boy asked, his voice full of concern.

I tried to speak, but my voice was barely a whisper. I felt myself fading away, my vision blurring.

The girl's face appeared above me, her eyes wide with worry. "Oh my goddess, she's hurt! We have to call an ambulance!"

I tried to nod, but my head felt like lead. I was unable to speak, unable to move.

Everything went black.

*

I gasped and I slowly opened my eyes, groggily taking in my surroundings. I was met with an unfamiliar ceiling and the smell of antiseptic, which quickly made me realize I was in a hospital.

A gentle voice spoke up beside me, "Oh, thank the goddess you're awake!"

I turned my head to see a kind-faced girl with a warm smile. She quickly grabbed my hand and moved closer to me.

"My name is Ruby," she said, her eyes filled with concern. "I'm so sorry to say that I was the one driving the car that hit you. I feel absolutely terrible about it. I didn't pay so much attention on the road and it almost cost your life, I feel so stupid right now."

I tried to speak, but my voice was hoarse. Ruby quickly handed me a glass of water, which I gratefully accepted.

A young man with a friendly face moved closer to us. "Hey, I'm Jason. I was riding with Ruby when the accident happened. I hope you're doing okay. We made sure to rush you to the hospital immediately when you collapsed, we are so sorry for what we caused."

I nodded, still trying to process everything.

"We should let the doctor know she had woken up," Ruby said and Jason nodded. She pressed a button at the side of the bed and a few minutes later, the doctor came in and examined me.

"Is everything alright doctor?" Ruby asked and the doctor nodded.

"Of course, she is fine, just a bit battered and bruised. She fainted out of exhaustion and with enough rest, she will be back on her feet before you know it," he replied and they let out a deep sigh.

"That's great to hear!" Ruby smiled and the doctor nodded.

"I will prescribe some drugs for her to use, she will be discharged soon."

"Thank you, doctor," they both chorused.

As soon as the doctor left, Jason turned to look at me, "So, where do you stay? We can give you a ride home if you'd like."

I hesitated, unsure of what to say. I didn't have anywhere to go, no home to return to.

"You should ask her about her name," Ruby mumbled and moved forward.

"My name is Willow," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "And I don't have anywhere to go. I was wondering if maybe...you could help me out for a little while. I promise I'll be out of your hair within the week." I felt so embarrassed letting those words out of my lips but I didn't have a choice.

Ruby's face lit up with a warm smile. "Of course, Willow! You're more than welcome to come stay with us. It's the least we can do after what happened."

I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me. "Thank you so much, Ruby. That's incredibly kind of you."

Ruby waved her hand dismissively. "It's no problem at all. We'll get you all settled in and comfortable. And maybe, just maybe, this is my way of saying sorry for hitting you with my car! So don't feel too bad and we can talk about you when we get home, okay?"

"Okay," I mumbled and she smiled.

"That's great, I will go and meet the doctor so that you can be discharged," Ruby said and I nodded, all I did was lay there and watch them walk out of the room.

Willow's POV

I sat on my bed, lost in thought, my mind racing with several thoughts at once. It had been weeks since I moved in with Jason and Ruby, and they had been kind and understanding, never prying into my past. But I knew I couldn't stay here forever. I needed a plan, a way to move forward.

Just as I was getting caught up in my thoughts, I felt a tap on my back. I turned to see Ruby standing there, concern etched on her face.

"Willow, what's wrong? You've been lost in thought for a while now, and I've been trying to get your attention," Ruby said, her voice soft.

I let out a deep sigh and apologized, "I'm sorry, Ruby. I just have a lot on my mind."

Ruby sat down beside me, her eyes filled with kindness. "You can share with me, Willow. I've noticed how quiet you've been since you moved in. I didn't want to pry, but I want you to know that I'm here for you."

I hesitated, unsure if I should open up to Ruby. But something about her gentle demeanor put me at ease. I took a deep breath and began to tell her everything - about the triplets, about being their mate, about the rejection.

Ruby listened intently, her expression changing from shock to anger. "Those bastards!" she exclaimed when I finished. "How could they do that to you?"

I shrugged, feeling a mix of emotions. "I don't know. I thought we had a connection, but I guess I was wrong."

Ruby put her arm around me, pulling me into a hug. "You're not wrong, Willow. You deserve so much better than those triplets. They're idiots for rejecting you."

I felt a lump form in my throat as Ruby's words comforted me. Maybe, just maybe, I could move on from this and find happiness again.

"Thanks, Ruby. Just talking about it makes me feel a little better," I said, smiling weakly.

Ruby smiled back. "Anytime, Willow. We're here for you, and we'll support you no matter what."

"Your support and help for the past weeks have been a great deal for me, I really appreciate it," I mumbled and I looked at Ruby. "I should be going soon," I said, trying to sound strong. "I don't want to overstay my welcome."

Ruby's expression turned concerned. "Where will you go, Willow? You can't just leave without a plan."

I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. I didn't have anywhere to go, no family to turn to. I felt a pang of fear at the thought of being alone again.

Ruby seemed to sense my fear. "You don't have to leave, Willow. You can stay here with us. The house is big enough for all of us."

I was taken aback by her offer. "Really? You'd let me stay?"

Ruby nodded. "Of course. We're happy to have you here. You're not disturbing us at all."

I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me. "Thank you, Ruby. Thank you so much."

Ruby smiled. "It's nothing, really. Now, tell me, are you done with high school?"

I shook my head. "No, I didn't get to finish."

Ruby's expression turned thoughtful. "Well, you can enroll in my school. You can start on a school loan, and we can help you with the rest."

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. A chance to finish school, to start anew. I felt a surge of hope.

"Really? You'd do that for me?"

Ruby nodded. "Of course. We want to help you get back on your feet."

I thanked her again, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes. I had never felt such kindness from strangers before.

"Thank you, Ruby. Thank you for everything."

"Oh please don't make it sound like it's something big," she joked and chuckled

"It's something big Ruby, you don't know what this means to me and how I won't have to regret leaving the pack even with all the humiliation I faced."

She let out a deep breath and held my hands. "I understand you perfectly Willow, I have been there when I lost my parents, I felt lost and I thought there was no way forward until I met Jason who made me stand on my toes again, luckily my parents left this big house for me. If Jason was kind enough to see through me during my darkest days why can't I do that with you I can't lie, I love your presence here, you made it feel homely."

I smiled and I couldn't help as a tear escaped my eyes, I pulled her into a hug and she chuckled. She wrapped her hands around me and sighed beautifully.

*

I walked into class, feeling accomplished. I had never thought I'd be able to attend school again, but thanks to Ruby's help, I was finally back on track. The loan they had secured for me had been a lifesaver, and I was determined to make the most of it.

I took my seat and I noticed Ruby smiling at me from across the room. I smiled back, feeling grateful for her support. She had been with me every step of the way, encouraging me to keep going even when things seemed impossible.

She came say next to me but as the lesson began, I started to get a strange feeling. My head was spinning, and my vision began to blur. I tried to focus on the teacher's words, but they seemed to be coming from far away.

"Willow, are you okay?" Ruby whispered, tapping my shoulder. "You've been staring off into space for a while now."

I quickly cleared my throat, trying to cover up my confusion. "I'm fine, Ruby. Just a little...distracted."

"Okay," she mumbled and we continued listening to the teacher, I tried my best to focus even though it was hard, and when the class was finally over I let out a deep breath.

"Let's go to the food canteen," she muttered and I nodded.

We resumed walking and suddenly my legs became too heavy to carry, I tried to move but I couldn't and my legs gave out on me. I felt myself falling, and then everything went black.

I woke up to meet Ruby's worried face hovering above me. "Willow, oh my god, what happened? You just collapsed!"

I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me, forcing me back down. "I...I don't know," I stammered. "I just felt really dizzy all of a sudden."

Ruby's expression turned serious. "We need to get you to the nurse's office. Now."

I nodded weakly, still trying to process what had just happened. What was wrong with me?

As we walked to the nurse's office, Ruby kept a tight hold on my arm, supporting me. "Do you think it's stress?" she asked, her brow furrowed with concern.

I shook my head. "I don't know. I've been feeling okay, just a little overwhelmed with schoolwork."

The nurse examined me, asking me questions and taking my pulse, her expression turned grave. "Willow, I think we need to run some tests. I need to be sure," she said and I turned to look at Ruby, all I could do was nod.

My heart racing as the nurse took my blood and walked away, I wondered if I had a deadly disease, Ruby gently stroked my hair when she noticed how worried I was. "You'll be okay, Willow. Just breathe." Her calming words did little to ease my anxiety.

The nurse returned with a sympathetic smile and a folder in her hand after a while, I felt an adrenaline rush and sat down immediately. "Is everything alright?" I asked and her lips were in a thin line before she handed over the result to me.

"Willow, the test results show that you're...pregnant." She mumbled.

My world crumbled. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. Pregnant? How could this be? I thought back to that fateful night when I discovered I was mated to the triplets. It all made sense now. I gasped, and tears burst forth like a dam breaking.

Ruby's arms enveloped me. "Shh, it's okay. We'll get through this."

The nurse nodded. "I think it's best if you go home and process this news. We can discuss options later."

I nodded numbly, still trying to wrap my head around the situation. Ruby gathered our bags, and we left the school in silence.

*

A week passed, and I struggled to come to terms with my new reality. I barely ate, and tears became my constant companion. This wasn't the life I planned for myself, how could I be pregnant? I was so lost in their touch that I didn't realize what that might cause to me.

One evening, Ruby and Jason confronted me seeing the way I had been on my own. Refusing to attend classes. "Willow, you need to think about what you're going to do," Ruby said gently. "You can't keep avoiding this."

Jason added, "Yeah, it's been a week. You need to make a decision."

I took a deep breath and let my shoulders sag. "I've decided to keep the baby."

Ruby's eyes widened. "Are you sure? Have you thought this through?"

I nodded. "I know it's not ideal, but I can't bring myself to...you know. And luckily, we'll be graduating soon. No one will find out. I'll give birth and apply to college. I'll make it work."

Jason frowned. "It won't be easy, Willow. You're still in high school."

I knew he was right, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that this baby was meant to be, I can't kill my own child, abandoning my child after I had been abandoned so I shook my head swiftly. "I'll figure it out. I have to."