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

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.

I found myself laughing. “Well, we can’t have that, can we?”

to be held by him. Different from the triplets, but no less powerful. We swayed together as the music played, neither of us speaking for several

he finally said, his eyes taking in my slightly disheveled appearance with a knowing look. “Even if

blushed furiously. “Stop

vibrated against my chest where we pressed together. “Just stating

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left Emberfang right at

had stretched late into the night. After that, it had been hours of

holding

I said gratefully, taking the

deck chairs,

on a yacht?”

he replied,

the mainland behind. I sat next to Leo, enjoying the sea spray and sunshine. Occasionally, one of the triplets would join us, stealing a kiss or wrapping an arm around my shoulders before returning to

approached the private island, I couldn’t help but marvel at its beauty—pristine beaches, lush

how I

asked, noting my

“You’ll understand what I mean when

low whistle. “I have to say, cousins, your family certainly knows

to head back to Emberfang if it’s too much for

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

to kiss me, when Leo’s hand shot

Leo said

couldn’t help but laugh at their childish