Mated to alpha triplets at all-boys school Chapter 47

Ashley pov

“God, Gio, just leave and let us be. Ash and I have a lot to discuss, especially after this health scare. He is my friend, that’s all. Now, get your ass out of here, close that door and leave us be. While you’re at it, get me some coffee so I don’t fall asleep waiting for when the doctor will finally get here,” Nathan groans and runs a hand through his hair.

Only now do I realize how tired he looks. Nathan has dark circles under his eyes and his eyelids are only half open, as if he’s struggling to stay awake.

“Okay. Just don’t think about cheating on me, okay? You told me, you’ll think about giving me a chance, remember?” Gio still stalls and when his eyes find mine, it almost feels like he’s asking for forgiveness without speaking the words.

Reluctantly, I offer him a weak smile and nod. Somehow, the action seems to do the trick because he instantly looks relieved and leaves the room, closing the door behind him.

“See what I meant when I said I can’t call the problem small at all?” Nathan mutters and chuckles, clearly amused by his own words.

Sure, I see what he means, but I also understand that he’s in big trouble. Gio isn’t just a big man - he’s massive - and hell, is he scary. Someone like him might be insanely unpredictable. But then again, despite his size and looks, Gio might as well be a big teddy bear, completely harmless to those he loves.

And it just so happens that I believe that Gio might truly love Nathan. Too soon? Sure. But not impossible. At least judging by the way Gio looks at his Professor and how eager he is to please him.

“Where were we before the asshole decided to barge in and insert himself in this conversation?” Nathan asks, pulling me out of my thoughts.

“Well, I was asking what if you left with Gio after all? I know it’s not the most perfect scenario, but what if? He seems to be a little obsessed with you already and no matter how indifferent you’re trying to come across - I can see you’re already quite into him. Maybe this is the sign that it’s time to move on? There has to be a reason why we met so close to the moment you met your mate. Letting go of the past and embracing the future?”

Nathan waves me off and scoffs. “As if. One day, maybe, I could think about the possibility, but not now. It’s too soon. Not only you haven’t reclaimed your pack and built it back to its former glory, but honestly, it’s also that I’m not ready for a step like that. Unlike popular opinion, not everyone devotes their life chasing an idea of happiness.”

While his words are sincere, I can’t claim they’re positive. There’s this sad undertone in his voice, but it seems that the sadness is coming from within himself, not from his attempt to convince me about something.

“Okay,” I give in.

Arguing about his personal life won’t lead anywhere. Truth be told, I have no business when it comes to Nathan’s affairs and everyone deserves to keep their private life as it’s supposed to be - private.

One day, perhaps, if he ever trusts me enough, he will tell me more. Until that day comes, the best I can do is sit back and provide as much comfort as I can.

The silence that follows is comfortable, one I invite closer to relish in it. Sometimes, the thoughts in my mind are so loud, they overwhelm me so moments like these are ones I enjoy the most.

“My love life and issues aside, I know this is a lot to ask, but I must do that to understand you better. What happened with you and Kaiden?”

I side-glance at Nathan and quickly look away. He’s gazing at me with such intensity. I know he’s trying to show I can trust him, but in reality, I feel like I’m stripping myself bare in front of him by revealing my secrets.

There’s still this doubt in my mind, one that questions if I should trust him at all, but eventually, I decide to take the leap and risk. If he betrays me, it’s on him, I’ve done my best.

“There was this party happening. Kaiden’s birthday. A lot of important guests arrived and the whole place was buzzing with happiness. Just before I was assigned to work, the rest of the workers, native to his pack, did the worst thing to the day. They chopped my hair and enjoyed the misery in my eyes. Afterwards, the event coordinator arrived and took me to the grand ballroom where they held the celebration.”

I have to stop and take a few breaths to quickly chase away that memory, despite bringing it up myself. Having my hair cut off like that was a blow below the belt, still is, but I rather forget it for good.

Natha’s hand on mine pulls me out of my thoughts and instead of focusing on the support he’s trying to provide, I push through.

“I did as I was told. Not like I had any other choice, right? Well, after the people arrived and started mingling, Kaiden arrived soon after. The moment I realized he was my mate was stupidly the happiest moment of my life so far. And then, he broke it all, shattered even. In front of everyone, he rejected me, told me I’m basically useless and could never be the queen he wants. And then he banished me.”

I’m surprised tears don’t flow down my cheeks. Instead of the pain and hurt I felt before, now there’s nothing but anger. That has to be a good sign, right?

“And then what?” Nathan whispers and squeezes my hand, encouraging me to say more.

The only issue is that I don’t get what more I could tell him. Frowning, I turn my head to look at him. “What do you mean and then what? What could have I done then? Of course, I turned around and left. He banished me, I took the chance and ran towards the freedom I wanted.”

“Shit!” Nathan hisses and jumps to his feet, grabbing the sides of his head in frustration. “You didn’t accept the rejection?”

“What?” My eyes widen as panic surges through me. “I was supposed to accept it? Why didn't anyone tell me that?”

Slowly, bit by bit, everything starts to make sense. The reason why Kaiden is here, looking for me and why the triplets don’t feel the mate bond at all. In a way, I’m still tied to Kaiden, like it or no