Offered to the Triplet Alphas

Chapter 143: Chapter 143: Island Escape

A hand reached out, plucking the glass from my fingers just as I was about to take a sip. I turned, startled, to find Leo standing beside me with a raised eyebrow.

“I don’t think so, sweetheart,” he said, bringing the cocktail to his own lips and draining it in one swift motion.

“Leo! I was going to drink that,” I protested, watching as he set the empty glass back on the bar.

His eyes fixed on mine with a mixture of concern and amusement. “Did you forget something important?”

I stared at him blankly for a moment before realization crashed over me. Pregnant. I was pregnant. Heat rushed to my face as I remembered that alcohol was off-limits now.

“Oh,” I said quietly, feeling foolish. “I completely forgot.”

Leo’s expression softened. “Good thing I was here then.”

“Thank you,” I said sincerely, grateful that he’d stopped me before I made a mistake. “I guess I’m still getting used to the idea.”

“Understandable. You’ve had a lot on your mind.” His eyes flicked to the dance floor, where guests continued to celebrate. “Speaking of which, where have you been hiding? I looked for you earlier.”

I shifted uncomfortably, aware that my absence had been noticed. “I was just... around.”

Leo snorted. “Around? Try again, Hazel. You disappeared with the triplets for nearly an hour.”

“I didn’t think anyone would notice,” I admitted, unable to meet his eyes.

“I always notice when you’re not in the room.” His voice dropped lower, more intimate. “I find myself watching you whenever you’re around.”

My breath caught at the sincerity in his tone. Leo had always been difficult to read—sarcastic and aloof one moment, unexpectedly warm the next. But right now, there was no mistaking the genuine emotion in his eyes.

unsure what to

stepped closer, one hand settling on my waist. “I couldn’t help but notice all three of your husbands got to dance with you tonight.” His lips quirked up in a playful smile. “Seems unfair that

we can’t have that, can we?” I took

to be held by him. Different from the triplets, but no less

my slightly disheveled appearance with a knowing look. “Even if you

furiously. “Stop

chest where we pressed together. “Just stating

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morning, we left

aboard the yacht, still tired from the wedding festivities that had stretched late into the night. After that, it had been hours of traveling. I hadn’t

Liam appeared beside me, holding out a steaming

said gratefully, taking the

through pre-departure checks with focused efficiency. Levi was sprawled on one of the deck chairs, sunglasses already in place. And Leo stood

a yacht?” I asked, joining

the ‘exclusive’ Sullivan island getaway too,” he replied, his tone casual but

engines roared to life, and soon we were cutting through the waves, leaving the mainland behind. I sat next to Leo, enjoying the sea spray and sunshine. Occasionally, one

but marvel at its beauty—pristine beaches, lush greenery, and a stunning modern villa perched on

was just how I

noting

I admitted. “You’ll understand what

have to say, cousins, your family certainly

snorted. “You’re welcome to head back to Emberfang if

against him. “If you leave, my brothers and I would be more than happy to have

clearly intending to kiss me, when Leo’s hand shot between us, pushing Levi

happening,” Leo said

laugh at