Ari’s POV
A 16-hour flight, 2-hour bus ride and I’m standing outside the gate of Conrad Pack.“Name?” The guard asks.Out of habit I reach for the information card my parents had made me for.My name is Ariella Zillard. I am mute.Juliet- We don't need these anymore.I inhale deeply and smile.“Ariella Zillard,” I tell him. I hope no one puts together the royal last name. Most people have no idea we even have a last name.He checks a list, asks for ID before scanning it and opening the gate.“Kale,” he calls to a Warlock who comes over. “This is Ariella Zillard. She is in Philmore Hall.”Juliet- Yummy!Me- Mate?Juliet- No, but I approve of this snack.“Kale,” He holds out his hand and smiles.I smile and take his hand, “Ari.”He takes my duffle and puts it in the back of the ATV. Then, we are off up a steep hill. When we peak, I see the school.There is a large courtyard with a fountain.Kale stops the ATV and points out the building.“As a freshman, you will be mostly in the all-white building over there,” He points to his left and I see a four-story white building. “Once you decide your major, you will be there and whatever area of study you chose. The dorms are all over here.”He points to the right and I see several multi-story buildings.“WOW,” I say amazed.“Yeah, everyone lives on campus, including the future Alphas, who can see their packhouse from here.”He points off in the distance and a very large stone building sits on a hill overlooking the valley between us.“The pack,” Kale tells me. “Is on the other side of the house in the next Valley. But if you want some night life we can head into Syracuse. It’s only 45 minutes away.”“I’m not much of a party animal,” I laugh.“Well, you are living at the Philmore, so all the rooms are soundproof. Hopefully your housemates won’t disturb you.”“Only werewolves in Philmore?” I ask as he starts to drive down the road again.“Nope, VIPs, so are you an Alpha’s daughter?” He asks.I nod. I don’t want anyone to know I’m actually a princess. I see how people react to Alicia when they find out and I don’t care for that kind of attention.Juliet- I want it from him. I can feel the magic. You know, if we take birth control, we could totally have that magic inside.Me- I thought wolves only wanted their mates.Juliet- I don’t know why I am so horny for this guy. Just a feeling he is important.When we arrive at a brick building, Kale parks and helps me out. He carries my bag to the foyer. There are four elevators, and we enter the first one to open.“Your Dad must be important. You are on the same floor as the Alpha Triplets, the top,” Kale hits the 8th floor and up we go.Kale takes my bag and leads me up to a door. He unlocks it and opens it for me to go in.“Thank you,” I smile at him.“You’re welcome,” He hands me the key.I have an apartment! WOW! There is a full kitchen, living room, balcony and I see a king size bed through the open French doors.“Would you like to come in?” I ask.He checks his watch.“I’m off duty,” He smiles. He is about 6-foot tall, muscular build, not like my brother but still he is not scrawny.“So, where do you live?” I ask, closing the door.“Scruggs Hall,” he smiles. “Where the normal folk are.”“What does that mean?” I ask, checking the kitchen. The pantry and fridge are stocked well. “Pop?”“Sure,” He sits at the bar.I take out two and let him choose.He takes it.We chat about school. I find out he is a sophomore, his father is a Warlock of a Coven in Jamaica, we like the same music, and he really loves his family.I tell him about my past but only the good stuff.“It’s almost dinner time and I need to return the ATV, want to go to the dining hall? Or are you too good for the dining hall?” He smirks.“Bring it on,” I smile, and we head out.“So, Germany, what are you going to miss most?” He asks as we drop of the ATV and start the hike back to the campus.“The woods, I think. I shifted in January and will miss the woods for running. Juliet and I like to get out,” I use up a lot of energy to say all that at once.Kale picks me up seeing I’m struggling and carries me to the dining hall.When we get there, he puts me down.“I’ve been wanting to ask all day. What happened to your voice?” Kale asks, holding the door for me.“I had an accident before I got my wolf. I was mute for 14 years. My wolf is healing me as best she can,” I whisper, not wanting to hurt my voice.Kale and I had been talking for hours now and my voice was tired to say the least.Kale leans down and whispers in my ear.“I, personally, hope she never heals it beyond this. You have an awful sexy voice.”I giggle and blush.Kale shows me the ropes of the dining hall and I pay for my food before joining him and few others at a table.“Hey everyone, this is Ari, she doesn’t talk much but she is really nice,” Kale tells his friends. “This is Andra, Melissa, Courtney, Jacob, Carl and Lewis. Melissa and Courtney are a couple and the rest of us are single.”I nod to everyone.“Werewolf,” Andrea smiles. “I was so worried I would forever be the only one in this group!”I smile.Jacob and Carl are vampires, but they seem friendly. Lewis, Melissa and Courtney are like Kale.It’s nice to meet them and chat.Jacob and Lewis live at the Philmore, and the others live in Scruggs Hall. They are all sophomores.“Hey, want to take the tunnel to the dorms?” Jacob asks.“There are tunnels for Vamps, to stay out of the sun,” Kale explains.“That sounds fun,” I smile and take Kale’s hand. He is coming with me for sure.Juliet- If we give him our virginity, I’m good. Just let me come forward a little to enjoy it.Me- Down girl.When we enter the tunnel, Lewis asks me to growl. I let Juliet forward and her growl echos.“Wicked!” Jacob laughs. “Andra, that is a growl.”“She is an Alpha, her growl is bound to be better,” Andrea rolls her eyes.“Hey, party is my place bitches,” Lewis tells us.I look up at Kale and snuggle into his arm. He kisses my head.“Want to take a breather in your room first?” He whispers. I nod.When we get to my hallway, an Alpha growl makes us freeze.Juliet- MATES!Finch’s POV“Anderson, left hook,” My Beta, Turk, is instructing my eldest triplet as he fights my youngest triplet. “Finley, keep that guard up. You hear me telling Anderson what to throw you should be reacting to it. Anderson, let your wolf out if you can’t handle Finley.”I chuckle. My wolf, Duke, is also laughing. He has never been very connected to the boys. I think he sees them as the reason his mate is gone. I don’t resent them, but I think Duke does.“Remember when you told us to be nice to Finley because we were older and stronger?” Carter, my middle triplet son, asks as I stand next to him.“I do indeed,” I raise my eyebrows.“You lied,” Carter turns to look at me and I see his jaw healing.“You can’t be mad at him for putting in more effort than you and Anderson put together,” Turk reminds Carter.Carter clears his throat and looks down.I give him a shoulder squeeze as Finley finally blocks Anderson and lands a strong right to the chest.I clap as Anderson lays at his b
Ari’s POVKale holds me behind him as we are pushed into my apartment.“It's okay,” I tell Kale. “They are my mates.”“What the hell is your name and title?” A boy with a Farrah Fawcett flip asks.“Why is that important?” I demand. My voice cracks but I hold my head high.“Answer my brother,” a guy doing a Zach Morris impression growls at me.Juliet- They want to reject us.She is whimpering a little but not the howling in pain I would expect.My jaw drops slightly. As I look at them.“Why are you so angry?” I ask, realizing this is not how meeting my mate should go.“We don’t want you, give us your name and rank,” Farrah states again.“Wait,” I hold up my hands. “You don’t know me, why would you not want me?”“We don’t want a mate until after college. Just accept the rejection now and we will claim you after graduation,” A second Zach Morris explains.My heart clinches. I back up and Kale catches me.“Get your hands off of her,” all three growl at him.This pisses me off. They want f
Finch’s POV“So, what do you think?” Turk asks me as we head back to the packhouse.We are both laughing.“Either one comes out alive and the other is free, or they come out loving each other,” I can’t help the laughter. “Are you expecting the boys to come back tonight?” Turk asks, looking down the driveway way from the school.“I am not expecting them back for a couple of days. We have a large group of females who are here as new students and here for the summer session,” I follow his eyes and see the outlines of the boys coming down the driveway.“Did they walk?” Turk asks.“It looks like it. Did they leave their cars at the school?” I ask and we start walking to meet them.“They look sick,” Turk tells me. “That would explain why they are back so early,” I watch them.“You don’t think that they?” Turk trails off as we get closer.Duke- If they did, I will rip them apart! Me- No, you will not.Duke- You are right, but I will want to.Duke sits down in my mind and has a constant g
Third PersonThe next morning, all three triplets are standing outside Ariella’s door with flowers and scripted apologizes.When they hear the door start to unlock, they kneel down in front of her door.Ariella jumps back at the sight and Kale catches her.“We screwed up,” Anderson starts.“You were right the pain is too much,” Carter continues in a robotic voice.“Please, forgive us,” Finley pleads.They all three hold up their flowers.Juliet- I can’t hear their wolves anymore but I'm not buying this.Ariella- I thought you were going to heal.Juliet- I did. The magic of our Warlock fixed all the broken pieces inside of me.Ariella- So, sex fixed you?Juliet- Okay, the sex was nice, but he healed me.Ariella- I read Anderson and Carter as this is forced because they hurt too much. Finley really seems sorry.Juliet- Finley was the one who didn’t want to reject us.Ariella- I can’t keep Kale if I give them a chance.Juliet- Stab me in the heart.“Finley, I'm sorry, but they don't mean
Months Later (American Thanksgiving)Ari’s POV“Good morning,” Kale whispers as we untangle from last night.“Do you have to go home?” I ask with a whine. “I can’t imagine sleeping alone.”Kale smiles and captures my lips. Kale and I can’t get enough of each other.The triplets have been trying to win me back every day and I am determined to either always keep Kale or find a second chance.After Kale and I climax, we shower together.“Come with me,” Kale says as he packs his bag. “It would be nice to introduce you to my family.”I smile and pull my packed bag from the closet.Kale erupts in laughter.“Sorry, I was hoping you would ask me!” I giggle.“You are the silliest girl,” Kale pulls me to him for a long deep kiss. “I can’t believe you are with me.”“Why?” I ask, looking up at him. He has one arm around me, holding me close and the other hand holding my face.“Because I’m not good enough for you. But you and I laugh so much. Even when we disagree, we end up laughing. It’s so easy
Several weeks later (before end of Fall Term)Finch’s POV“Here is the Dean’s List,” Turk hands me the list.“The boys are not on here,” I say, shaking my head.“Have you seen them?” Turk asks me. “Their mate must be walking funny. She keeps them in agony every night.”I can’t help but laugh.Duke- I think they are simply getting a much-needed lesson.“It will end when she marks someone,” I laugh. “Honestly, we both warned them.”Turk shakes his head.“Anyway, there is a standout you need to know about,” Turk tells me. “Ariella Zillard. Her background is classified, but she has top marks in all her classes. She also has been impressing the trainers at the University.”“Werewolf?” I ask, trying to pull up her file.“Yeah, but I can’t find her pack,” Turk tells me.“Whoa,” I say, seeing her picture attached to her file. “She is beautiful.”Turk looks over my shoulder. “If you find 18-year-olds attractive.”I roll my eyes.Duke- I approve. So pretty.“Enjoying what the goddess has creat
Ari’s POVI pull back and go to the bathroom. Am I ready? Do I want my second chance? What about Kale? Can I just leave and pretend this isn’t happening?Juliet- Bet Kale understands. He is a great guy. But we have a mate! Our mate! We need to be running to him now.Me-What about Kale?Juliet- Bet he understands.I pull out my phone, I just need to hear his voice.“Hey, Baby, you okay?” Kale asks concerned.“My second chance is here,” I say quickly. “I don’t know what to do.”Kale is quiet for minute and then answers. “Yes, you do. You know what to do. Go to him. Have your perfect moment. I’ll move out tonight.”“NO,” I say quickly. “No, don’t leave me.”“Ari,” he says my name and I want to vomit. I’m Baby, my name is Baby. “You know you want your second chance. You deserve that perfect moment. All I ask is that we can be friends.”“I love you, Kale,” I say as a tear falls.“I love you too. I love you enough that I want what is best for you. Your second chance is best for you. It’s ok
Finch’s POVDuke- Move, or I will take over!I start running, but she is fast! I can’t believe how fast she is.I let Duke take over and he has to stop when he gets inside the dorm building. I shift and put on a pair of shorts.Duke- Upstairs.I follow her scent and sure enough, I find her door. It’s open, so I enter.She is crying. The most beautiful woman in the world is crying and being held by a Warlock.Duke- Kill him.Me- We need her to like us.Duke- Kill him, mark her, done deal.Me- She was the boys' mate. Any idea the hell they will feel if I mark her.Duke- Serves them right.“You will NOT hurt him,” She speaks with authority. An Alpha, nice. I almost want to comply, but Duke is so near the surface.“I won’t hurt him, if he lets you go,” I promise, ignoring Duke and forcing him down.Duke- Her wolf, oh my perfect mate wants us.Ariella steps away from the Warlock but stays between he and I.“Okay, I’m not in his arms anymore. I think you know I can’t be mated to you,” Ari