Mated to the Triplet Alphas-Chapter 53: The Party

My stomach twisted into knots as Lucas’s sleek black SUV pulled up to the curb outside Sophia’s house. I’d never been to a real party before—not as a guest, anyway. Usually, I was the one cleaning up after the Sullivans’ lavish gatherings.

“You look beautiful,” Lucas said from the driver’s seat, his green eyes meeting mine in the rearview mirror.

I smoothed down the front of my new emerald dress—one of many outfits from our shopping spree. “I’m not sure I belong here.”

Liam squeezed my hand. “Of course you do. You’re our mate.”

“That’s exactly what makes me nervous,” I admitted. “Everyone will be watching me.”

Levi leaned forward from the backseat. “Let them watch. They’ll just be jealous that we got the prettiest girl in the pack.”

His compliment made me smile despite my anxiety. I took a deep breath and reminded myself that this was my new reality. Being with Lucas, Liam, and Levi meant I would someday be Luna of the Emberfang Pack. I needed to start getting comfortable in the spotlight.

“Remember,” Lucas said, his voice taking on that authoritative tone that sent shivers down my spine, “you’re not just anyone, Hazel. You’re our mate—the future Luna of this pack. Hold your head high.”

I nodded, squaring my shoulders. “Okay. I’m ready.”

But as we stepped out of the car, I realized I wasn’t ready at all.

Sophia’s “house” was actually a sprawling mansion on the edge of pack territory, and it was packed with people. Music pulsed from inside, and the front lawn was dotted with groups chatting and laughing. This wasn’t just a small get-together—it was a full-blown event.

“I thought this was going to be a small party with a few friends,” I whispered, panic rising in my chest.

“Welcome to pack social life,” Levi grinned, placing his hand on the small of my back. “It’s never small.”

Before I could protest, Sophia came rushing down the front steps. Her fiery red hair was styled in loose waves, and she wore a short red dress that hugged her curves and complemented her hair.

“Hazel! You came!” She pulled me into a hug. “And you brought your men. Perfect!” She turned to the triplets and smiled with teasing propriety. “Welcome to my humble abode, Alphas.”

“This is... a lot of people,” I managed to say.

Sophia waved dismissively. “Just a few pack members and some neighboring wolves. Come on, let me show you around. Callum is here somewhere—I saw him by the pool earlier.”

“Woah, hold it,” Levi said, stepping forward. “You’ve got wolves from neighboring packs too?”

“They’ve all registered with the office for a temporary visitation pass,” Sophia said with a pout. “Don’t worry about it. I’ve hired some security staff as well to make sure there are no strays mixed in.”

The triplets shared a look but otherwise didn’t say a word. Taking their silence as approval, Sophia grinned.

She linked her arm through mine and led us inside.

The house was even more impressive on the inside, with high ceilings and modern furnishings. Every room we passed was filled with people drinking, laughing, and dancing. True to Liam’s word, the backyard featured a massive pool where several people were splashing around or lounging on floating chairs.

What struck me most was how people reacted to our group. The crowd literally parted as we walked through.

Some nodded respectfully to the triplets, acknowledging their status as future Alphas. Others stared openly, whispering to their friends. Several girls squealed when they spotted Lucas, Liam, and Levi, while their eyes narrowed when they saw me beside them.

A few guys let their gazes linger on me a bit too long, eyes traveling down my body in a way that made my skin crawl. Their stares didn’t last long, though. Lucas stepped forward, wrapping his arm possessively around my waist and fixing them with a glare that could freeze fire. The message was clear—back off.

“Everyone’s staring,” I muttered, pressing closer to Lucas’s side.

“Let them,” he replied, his thumb stroking small circles on my hip. “They’re just getting used to seeing us together.”

As we continued our tour, I noticed more and more people turning to look. I caught snippets of their whispered conversations.

“That’s the maid?”

“How did she end up with all three of them?”

“She’s their mate? All of them?”

Heat rose to my cheeks, but I remembered Lucas’s words and kept my head high. This was my new life, and I needed to own it.

We reached a large living room that had been transformed into a dance floor, where dozens of people were moving to the beat of a popular song. Sophia suddenly squealed and waved to a group of girls across the room.

“Oh! My friends are here,” she said, already backing away. “I need to say hi. You guys have fun, okay? Drinks are in the kitchen, food is on the back patio, and feel free to use any of the rooms—except the ones with closed doors.” She winked before disappearing into the crowd.

Lucas’s hand tightened on my waist. “What do you want to do first?”

I looked around at the party in full swing. People were dancing, laughing, drinking—having the kind of fun I’d only ever watched from the sidelines for years.

“I’m not sure,” I admitted. “I’ve never really been to a party as a guest before.”

“We could get drinks,” Liam suggested.

“Or find somewhere quiet to talk,” Lucas added.

Levi wiggled his eyebrows playfully. “Or find one of those rooms with open doors.”

I laughed and shook my head at him. “Behave yourself.”

“Never,” he replied with a wink.

I was about to suggest we find Callum when the music changed. The heavy beat dropped into something slower, more sensual, and I recognized the song immediately—it had been playing on the radio constantly, one of those infectious tunes I couldn’t help but dance to when I was alone in my room.

Without thinking, I grabbed Levi’s hand. “I love this song!”

Liam grinned. “Does that mean you want to dance?”

Instead of answering, I took his hand too, then reached for Lucas. Their surprised expressions made me smile as I pulled all three of them toward the dance floor.