Mated to alpha triplets at all-boys school Chapter 64

Elias pov

Following Ash like some lovesick puppy isn’t as bad as I first assumed. Okay, maybe not a lovesick puppy, but rather a guard dog would be a more appropriate way to describe what I’m doing right now.

Her, fuck, his recovery is getting a little quicker taking the fact that he’s been doing his rehab like the doctor suggested.

God damn it, it feels so weird to address Ash as him these days, especially after I found out that Ash isn’t a he after all.

It still feels all sorts of wrong, if I’m being completely honest. Not only because I know that there’s this massive secret looming over our heads, but also because I can’t look at him the same anymore.

Initially, I thought of the guy as some sissy. He complained too much, whined and got hurt too often.

Knowing the true facts - the tables have turned completely. Just the understanding that there’s a young, strong woman, standing against the strongest of the Alphas is mind-blowing.

“See, I told you I had a good feeling about the kiddo even before she told you the truth. Perhaps from now on, you should listen to me more often, huh?” My wolf grumbles from the back of my head.

I hate it when he is right and hate it even more now that I know the truth. Ever since Ash walked into our lives, the animal has been oddly fond of her. Maybe it’s all because she’s a girl?

“No,” he barks and shakes his head. “It has nothing to do with gender. It’s just the feeling that the person isn’t half as bad as you initially assumed. And besides, we can’t trust your judgment simply because you’re too suspicious of everything and everyone. You’re like a cranky, old man,” he snickers at the last remark.

I roll my eyes, even though he doesn’t really see my reaction. “You’d be the one to speak.”

From that, I must look like some lunatic, standing aside from everyone as if I have something to hide and talking to myself. But then again, maybe humans would look at me in some weird way, but the men around me probably wouldn’t - if not them, who else would understand?

“Yes, exactly that,” he chuckles. “All that aside, it’s not hard to admit that you are fond of the girl. Trust me, just saying that aloud, especially around your brothers, wouldn’t hurt you. The truth is that all of you are oddly obsessed with the girl, even despite the fact that only you know Ash is a chick. Honestly, I believe Ethan might have a suspicion too. Like, he’s been so into Ash, it’s getting a little ridiculous. He’s the lovesick puppy from the bunch.”

I shake my head, not really sure why. Maybe I’m trying to deny that I might have any sort of feelings towards Ash, or maybe I’m trying to deny that so do my brothers.

“You’re so full of shit,” I grunt, half meaning the words, half laughing at his audacity.

“I don’t get this pride shit. Seriously, Elias, how hard it is to admit something, especially if we’re talking about a thing as simple as your own feelings?” He presses, clearly intent to ruin the rest of my day.

Shit, it started so good with Ash’s rehab and the classes flying by, he just has to ruin it all for me, right?

“Ha, and here you are, thinking about Ash again,” he shows off his bloody wolfish grin. “You feel something. You have a functional heart as it turns out. And maybe, that damn muscle skips a beat every time you think about Ash. I like this. I like the new, improved Elias. This version of you is way better than what I’ve been used to.”

“I didn’t mean to think about Ash, he’s just a part of my day, that’s all. I promised the Professor that I would take care of him, didn’t I?” Not sure whom I’m trying to convince with these words - maybe it’s me, maybe it’s him. Someone, for sure.

“Yeah, that’s what it is about now, huh? Not like you insisted on taking care of the poor little puppy, not were forced to do it, right?”

Shit, he has me in some sort of a verbal chokehold. I can’t deny the facts and can’t lie my way out of this either. It’s a fucking shit situation, regardless of where I look.

Perhaps I am kind of forced into a corner with this one, but I’m not willing to admit anything at all. Also, sadly, I can’t exactly block the asshole out because he will instantly assume he has won. That’s not something I’m willing to allow happen.

“Can we drop this? Please?” I hate how fucking weak I sound as I plead with the damn wolf for some semblance of mercy. Any at all.

“Nope,” he spits back, popping the ‘p’ for some extra dramatic effect.

“What do you want me to do then? Admit something? Fuck, no, that’s not going to happen, so this conversation will last an eternity unless one of us backs down. And for the record, that’s not going to be me.”

“To start, you could actually admit something,” he mutters.

“Yeah, and what’s that?” I nearly growl the words, growing increasingly annoyed with his taunting.

“Maybe the fact that ever since Ash came clean with you about her gender, you’ve been acting a little off? Like you actually have more sympathy for her and there’s this insane urge within you to protect her? Maybe even a bit of desire, huh?”

Most of what he says is true. I’ve been a little more protective around Ash, but that isn’t because she’s a girl. I’d say the sole reason for the change of attitude is the fact that I know how it feels to hide away from something that hurts you so deeply, you do anything to escape it and hide away.

Our situations might not be the same, but it’s somewhat close. The bottom line is that I understand that shit happens - especially bad shit. Ash has to have gone through something serious to result in pretending to be a guy.

Whatever it is, I don’t want to pry until Ash is ready. But for the time being, all I can do is stand by her side, show my support and protect her from everything that might come her way. Until she’s ready to reveal her secret, I’ll keep it as if it’s my own.