Mated to the Triplet Alphas

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Working On It

The question hung in the air, catching all of us off guard. The triplets exchanged glances, and I realized with a start that despite our engagement, we’d never actually discussed a timeline for our wedding.

Lucas cleared his throat first, taking the lead as always. “Actually, we’ve been thinking about that.” His green eyes flickered to me, gauging my reaction. “I was hoping to have the wedding once Hazel felt comfortable in her role as Luna.”

Liam nodded, his warm smile spreading across his face. “But with recent events, we feel the pack needs to understand just how important she is to us.” His fingers found mine, squeezing gently.

“Which is why we hope to have the wedding as soon as possible,” Levi finished, bouncing slightly on his heels. “We’re looking at next month.” He flashed me his trademark grin. “That is, if Hazel agrees.”

All three pairs of eyes turned to me, hopeful yet cautious. The sudden wave of emotion caught me off guard, and I felt tears welling up before I could stop them.

“Oh, Goddess,” Lucas said hurriedly, his usual composure slipping. “We don’t have to rush if you don’t want to. It was just an idea—”

“No, no,” I tried to say, but the words caught in my throat as tears spilled down my cheeks.

“We’ve already done lots of preparation,” Levi promised, his playful demeanor replaced with genuine concern. “The venue, flowers, everything you’d want.”

Liam looked sheepish. “I hope you don’t mind, but we found some old journals of yours. You wrote about your dream wedding, and we’ve been using them as reference.”

“You—you did?” I managed to choke out, imagining them poring over my childish scribbles and secret hopes.

“If it’s too much, too fast—” Lucas started, but I shook my head vigorously.

“These are happy tears,” I explained, wiping my cheeks. “I want to marry you all as soon as possible. Next month sounds perfect.”

The tension visibly drained from their bodies. Lucas’s shoulders relaxed, Liam’s smile grew even brighter, and Levi pumped his fist in the air triumphantly.

“Yes!” he exclaimed. “I told you guys she’d say yes!”

My grandfather watched our exchange with amused eyes, a small smile playing at his lips.

“Well, that settles that. I’ll be sure to clear my calendar.” He paused, his expression turning more serious. “Speaking of calendars, what exactly are you planning to do with that chap?”

The room fell silent.

“Which... chap?” Liam asked carefully, though I suspected he knew exactly who my grandfather meant. noveldrama

“The one who looks like he could be your brother,” Percival clarified, confirming my fears. “Leo.”

The air around us instantly thickened with tension. I felt Levi stiffen beside me, his earlier joy evaporating.

I glanced nervously at my mates, unsure how to proceed. Leo was a complicated topic. I knew Levi struggled with the idea more than his brothers. While I had Lucas’s blessing, Levi’s hurt was visible.

“I should check on dinner,” Levi said abruptly, his voice strained. He stood up, avoiding my gaze. “Excuse me.”

Before I could stop him, he’d disappeared into the kitchen.

Percival raised his eyebrows. “I seem to have touched a nerve.”

“It’s complicated,” I admitted.

“I see.” My grandfather nodded thoughtfully. “Well, I should probably get going. It’s been a long day, and you clearly have some things to discuss.” He stood, straightening his suit jacket with practiced ease. “I’ll be in town for a few more days. Perhaps we can have lunch tomorrow?”

“I’d like that,” I said, rising to hug him goodbye.

After walking my grandfather to the door and promising to call him in the morning, I returned to find only Lucas and Liam waiting in the living room, their expressions concerned.

“I should talk to Levi,” I said, wringing my hands nervously.

Lucas nodded. “He’ll come around, Hazel. He just needs time.”

“Leo is a difficult subject for him,” Liam explained gently. “For all of us, really, but Levi’s always been more...”

“Possessive,” Lucas finished. “More impulsive with his emotions.”

“What about you two?” I asked, searching their faces. “How do you really feel about Leo?”

Liam sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Honestly? It’s hard. No one wants to share their mate. It’s different to share you between the three of us because we’ve shared everything almost all our lives.”

He turned and exchanged a glance with Lucas, who nodded in encouragement.

Liam turned his warm eyes back to me. “But if he truly is your fated mate too, then he has every right to be in your life. And if that makes you happy, then I want that for you.”

“I feel the same,” Lucas added, his steady gaze holding mine. “This situation isn’t typical, but then again, nothing about us has been typical from the start.” He smiled slightly. “Three mates instead of one, and now potentially four.”

“So you’re okay with it?” I pressed.

“We’re working on being okay with it,” Liam corrected gently. “For you.”

I nodded, understanding the distinction. “And Levi?”

“Levi wants what makes you happy too,” Lucas assured me. “He’s just having a harder time accepting it.”

“Go talk to him,” Liam encouraged, squeezing my hand. “He might be upset, but he loves you more than anything.”

Taking a deep breath, I headed toward the kitchen, rehearsing what I might say. Through the window, I glimpsed Levi’s silhouette on the back porch, his shoulders hunched as he stared out into the darkening forest.

My heart ached seeing him like this—the usually bubbly, carefree triplet looking so burdened. I pushed open the back door, the cool evening air raising goosebumps on my arms.

“Levi?” I called softly.