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

couldn’t help but notice all three of your husbands got to dance with you tonight.”

that, can

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

eyes taking in my slightly disheveled appearance with a knowing look. “Even if you do look thoroughly...

blushed furiously.

where

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next morning, we left

festivities that had stretched late into the night. After that, it had been hours of traveling. I hadn’t slept

me, holding out a

I said gratefully, taking the offered

on one of the deck chairs, sunglasses already in place. And Leo stood at the railing, surveying the boat with what

yacht?” I

the ‘exclusive’ Sullivan island getaway too,” he replied, his tone casual but with an underlying edge. “Funny how things

next to Leo, enjoying the sea spray and sunshine. Occasionally, one of the triplets would

island, I couldn’t help but marvel at its beauty—pristine beaches, lush greenery, and a stunning modern villa perched on

was just how I remembered

Leo asked, noting my

understand what I mean

docked, Leo let out a low whistle. “I have to say, cousins, your family certainly knows how

head back to Emberfang

Leo could respond, Levi wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me against him. “If you leave,

leaned in, clearly intending to kiss me, when Leo’s

happening,” Leo said

help but laugh at their