Her Triplet Alphas – Chapter 81: Chasity’s Feuding Family
Calix
I was afraid for my goddess. I was grateful for what April and June had done for Chasity, but that didn’t absolve them of all guilt.
They had risked their lives standing up to that bodysnatcher. In doing so, they had given Chasity time to find her parents, and they had given my brothers and me time to get to her.
ed them twice as much. No, four times as much, since s
those were-f
ies.
ing them to the bridal party was way too lenient.
ked and suspicious about the whole thing after finding out there was a chance that the head bodysnatcher could be at large. Sure, it was a slim chance, but it was still a possibility.
to her original body in time, she could be alive somewhere,” I said with a sigh, sharing my con
ure plans involved Chasity ruling at my side, so Mom cultivating a relationship with Chasity was nonnegotiable for me.
t even know the exact time limit for ge
pine at the very thought of that villainess being aliv
o, wouldn’t the body starve or become dehydrated while the were-fox was in her new body?
again? Who says she even has an old living body to go back to?” Wondered Mom.
n drips and hooked up to a respirator or something,” I said, growing more anxious by the minute.
ex is right” said Dad, walking into the bed
, Dad was used to finding me sitting with Mom in their room for one of our talks,
of a man instead of a boy. When I was little,I admit I did go crying to Mom a lot. Those days were different.
ick hair.
s brushing their hair. The whoosh of the brush was comforting. I used to watch my Mom get ready at her vanity, and now, I wo
gh. Alex and I hardly ever teased each other.
both got enough o
ehind Mom. “If she were smart, she’d keep her original body close by and relatively healthy!”
said Mom, nodding absentmindedly.
one so lovable.
inside and out, not get along? They probably had so much in
if she’s alive. A good Alpha anticipates potential dangers and puts measures in place before the dangers are actually upon us, explained Dad. “Prevention is the best remedy! Said Dad encouragingly.
commending me for once.
ot to me because it was hard to come by.I was much closer to Mom but her praise wasn’t really a good indicator of if l was doing a
ortal too, aren’t they?”I grumbled.
humans do, added Mom quickly.
fying of fates.
eal their bodies?” I said incredulously.”Just so you can look you
her hand to her chest.
know you wouldn’t, I said, backtracking quickly.
uld,” chuckled Dad.
blanched.
e you!” She respo
his face as quickly as it had formed.
ing and wrinkling already,” joked Dad awkwardly.
.
ey were senior citizens.
-aged humans and were-foxes have flecks of grey in their hair” said Dad, tugging on
id dismissively. “Stealing another person’s youth is despicable,” I said firmly.
‘ said Dad proudly.
d.
man out of you,” said Dad, looking pleasantly surp
ed.
, said Mom.
to me. I think she changed all three of us for the better.
embraced by this family.
ting patientiy for me in my room.
ey, i chuckled, a huge grin forming on my fac
pletely welcome!”I added quickly, sitting next to her on the bed and pressing my lips to her
ller.
ould play together, since we usually do stuff I like to do, she said with a shrug. “I want to know more about all of your hobbies
looked a little embarrassed.
er my television.
lap.
was snuggled against my chest with the top of her head just under my chin. I kissed her forehead and nuzzled her periodically.
. I was about to light one of the Epic Bosses.
ould play a less scary game” I offered.
the door.
voices coming from downstairs.
and headed towards the argument. I was close behind her, watching over her as she carefully traversed the stairs. I
ipants of the downstairs argument became clear.
not like your own!” Bellowed Chase.
eply offended.
our grudges on a child!”
han stellar Chasity’s childhood had been. I felt a pang of shame. He had probably thought he had left her in good hands. He must have spent years thinking Chasity was being doted on or at the very least treated with some kindness.
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see my Mom close to tears but she had done Chasity such a disservice. I couldn’t defend her in good faith without making my bride and the
h one arm in front of her protectively.
hell were my brothers?
Felix
ent of Chasity pissed me off, but it did not justify Mom’s resentment of an innocenit child left in her care. Two wrongs did not make a right.
l I realized Chasity wasn’t playing Mario Kart or whatever stupid game Calix had in his room like I had thought. My younger brother’s bedroom was empty. F**k
and my babies were down there in the midst of potential stressors then. Not on my watch.
SAW THE BODY SNATCHERS IN ACTION!” shouted Chase so loudly that the houseshook.
perfect for words. She was technically fromAlpha stock. I could hear her little gasp of fright in response to her father’s show of power. I practically flew down the staircase, sh
d Calix.
sment in my room, I snapped.
ave sat everyone down and begged for forgiveness the moment our entire family had been reunited. They needed to atone for what they had done. You don’t just treat your ex-step-niece like s*t and shrug it off like it’s nothing.
rs and I could p
n this house, the coldest Alpha in the north, was far from it. My Dad took the cake and every other dessert available with the help of Mom, of course.
tting a comforting hand on Chasity’s shoulder.
ght behind her.
type to strike a she-wolf.
let’s sit down and talk about it,” said Alex, in hushed tones, ever t
d to glare at Alex. Chalice raised her head
u have a right to know what C
were definitely listening t
ing her family in this.
I reasoned.
ears and years worth of stuffed animals, dolls, clothes, letters and cards he had been keeping for
missed too.
didn’t think she needed an easy-bake oven to play with, but I had banned her from real cooking so I might as well provide an alternative.
nd I are, “said Alex to Chase.
o Chalice and
I mean it, he said.
Alex’s shoulder
thers and myself.
s well.
e wasn’t all that sorry wasn’t helpful anyway, so I kept quiet, which is not something I’m good at, but l needed a peaceful environment for my baby and our unborn babies.
ief.
al liking to Calix, who was already referring to him as “Grandpa.”
He’s apologized on his parents behalf several times, Chan
a word at that exact moment and got in her car and f****gdrove away. if I had been twelve years old I would’ve been devastated,
seriously just leave?” Said Chase, flabb
hold no malice towards Chasity,” said Dad, his expression grim. “…I wasn’t supportive of Ronnie kee
ought I had.
sighed and retired to his room.
Chalice and chance were moment
on the living room couch.
” Whispered Chalice to me specifically.
ed.
me. In fact, we were reading between the very same lines.
.
one?
x.
x’s schtick not mine.
for her and the pups.
Calix
wanted to distract her and she seemed to like watching me play.
with my lack of progress in the game. i could feel my Mom’s outrage when she left.
sed me she would.
my therapist!” Chasity blurted out
so much. I felt like a shitty husband- to -be for having not kept abreast of this. She could’ve had several therapy sessions already if l’d kept a better handle on this.
much, expecting him to do all the scheduling. There was no reason why I shouldn’t handle this. Alex had made the initial appointment a couple of days be
t hesitation.
ht and the proposal.
e contact on my phone.
ig family counseling session too,” insisted Chasity quickly.
to focus on herself.
atives had come to their senses.
uch drama Chas…”I began.
making the family appointment. I suppose Mom could storm out of the therapy just like today if she felt so inclined. I just had to get her to at least show up in the first place. She just needed to give it a try.
ter than I could. I just had to get her there. I had no doubt in my mind about Chasity benefiting from therapy though. My godd
ry day. She was even eating much less sugar because she didn’t want her “sweet tooth to affect the pups.
ctantly. I called the number and put the phone to my ear. I
appointment, one family fiasco, coming right up”!
picked up.