Mated to the Alpha triplets

Chapter 17. The Public Outburst

Olivia

I got dressed and picked up my bag to head to school. I got to the driveway and saw that the triplet’s car was nowhere to be seen. I felt stupid when I realized that they had gone off to school without me.

Of course, they left without you. What were you expecting? Just because they did it once, it meant something. They only did that because the Alpha told them to. You have got to stop having expectations. Besides, I think it’s better this way.

I brushed the emotions warring in me off and started walking to school, picking up my face to avoid being late. I saw Josh waiting for me at the school entrance and my mood instantly lightened up. I ran to meet him and we both headed into the classroom. My eyes and that of the triplets met but I quickly retracted mine. I saw Helen sitting next to Lucien and placing her head on his shoulder. I said nothing and went to my seat, smiling at Josh when he asked if I was okay.

The teacher came in shortly and broke the news to us. “Tests will be starting next week. Make sure you read your books very well. The presentation will also hold as stated, so ensure you're all well prepared as it will be carrying forty per cent of your grade.”

The whole class grumbled and the teacher smiled.

The morning sped by and soon the bell rang and it was time for lunch. Everyone immediately paired off with their group partners, probably to discuss and work on their projects.

Josh patted my back before also heading off to join his group members who were waving him over.

I guess the part of the presentation carrying forty per cent of our grade scared everyone. Nearly everyone is ditching lunch to work on their presentations. I thought absentmindedly

I looked around to see if the triplets and Helen were still in class. To my surprise, they were and were all staring at me, the triplets with stern faces, Helen with a brow raised. I couldn’t bring myself to go over to me, so I remained where I was seated. Just then, Lucas yelled out my name angrily, causing the whole class to fall silent.

I stood up hurriedly, rushing over to them with my face burning as the entire class stared at me. Everyone returned to their discussion except Josh who gave me an assuring smile before turning his attention back to what he was doing.

I remained standing when I got to them while they were all seated. Helen stood from her chair and asked me to sit. I was so surprised. Before I could say anything, she was already sitting on Lucien’s lap.

“You are getting heavier, Helen. What have you been eating?” Lucien said smiling.

My heart stung as she leaned back against him and giggled. I meant nothing to them, yet I was always in pain whenever they were with another female. I felt another pinch of pain as I wondered why they didn't seem to be able to feel the mate bond while I was always in constant pain because of them.

Logan cleared his throat and I turned to look at him, a weird look crossing his face briefly before being immediately replaced by a harsh look.

"We didn't call you over to have you stare at our faces. You heard what the teacher said about our group presentation earlier, didn't you? We expect that you are finished working on it, aren't you?

Still caught up in the weird expression on his face, I didn't process his words.

“Olivia!” Lucas yelled.

I was jolted back when I heard my name. I apologized and asked Logan to repeat what he had said. Lucien groaned like he thought I was stupid while Lucas just glared at me.

“You were here the whole time, Olivia. Please focus. This is a group presentation, we can't afford to have a bad grade just because you're not focused.” Helen said.

Ha… this coming out from someone who was more than happy to dump all the work on me. I thought.

“Logan asked you about our presentation. You should be finished working on it, right?.” Helen added.

Are they being serious right now, I already gave them all the work I had done so far on the topic.

“Yes, I did everything you asked me to do but I already gave it to you guys yesterday after lunch," I replied.

“When was that?” Lucas' eyes narrowed.

“Yesterday… after lunch.”

“Ohh… that piece of paper. It only contained stupid stuff which was in no way related to our topic so I discarded it.” Lucas said.

“What?!” I was surprised.

I spent the entire night working on that topic and he just dumped it.

"What are you talking about? That basically contained a summary of all you need to know about that topic. I spent the entire night working on that!"

"Keep your voice down."

I can't believe him right now.

"Don't tell me to keep my voice down, you're telling me that you threw away something I worked my ass off on. You dumped everything on me and you still have the guts to ridicule…" my voice trailed

off as Lucas stood up menacingly.

"I have the guts? Do you remember the person you are currently speaking to?"

"How the hell could I forget?" Someone in the room gasped as the entire class was now focused on us. From the corner of my eye, I could see Josh making his way towards me.

At that point, I knew I should have backed down, but the events of the past days had taken a toll on me and I could not hold back my outburst.

"Oh so mighty heir to the throne of the Red Moon Pack! How could I forget when you have made my life a living hell for as long as I could remember?! I never asked for any of this! I didn't ask to be an Omega nor did I ask to be your mate! What have I ever done to you?! Nothing! And yet, you…" Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Josh reached me just as my shoulders drooped and tears began spilling out of my eyes. He apologized to the triplets who were now all on their feet and led me out of the classroom.

He led me to the empty science lab and closed the door behind us before taking me into his arms as I promptly burst into tears.

Josh held me tightly as I sobbed, my emotions finally pouring out. His comforting presence helped me regain my composure, but the pain of everything that had transpired weighed heavily on my heart.

“It’s okay, Olivia.” He said as he patted my back.

I sniffed and accepted the handkerchief he handed to me.

"I'm so sorry, Olivia," he whispered, his voice filled with empathy. "You don't deserve to be treated like that."

I nodded, unable to find words to express the whirlwind of emotions inside me. It was as if all the pent-up frustration, anger, and sadness had burst forth in that moment, leaving me feeling both relieved and vulnerable.

Josh gently wiped away my tears and asked, "Do you want to talk about it?"

I took a deep breath and nodded. "I just... I can't understand why they treat me this way. They rejected me as their mate, and yet they keep me around, making my life miserable. It's like they enjoy tormenting me."

Josh listened attentively as I poured out my feelings, sharing the torment I had endured since coming to the palace and the confusing mixed signals from the triplets. He didn't interrupt, offering his silent support.

When I finished, he sighed and spoke softly, "Olivia, it sounds like they're conflicted. Maybe they're struggling with their own feelings, but that doesn't excuse how they've treated you."

I looked up at him, searching his eyes for understanding. "Do you think they're just playing with me?"

He shook his head, his expression serious. "I can't say for sure, but I don't think it's that simple. There's something deeper going on with them, and it's affecting you. You deserve better, Olivia."

His words offered a glimmer of hope, and I felt grateful for his unwavering support. "Thank you, Josh. You've been a true friend to me."

He smiled gently. "Always, Olivia. I'll stand by your side no matter what."

I wiped off my tears and Josh walked me back to the class. My thoughts kept drifting back to what had happened earlier between Lucas and me. I had no idea what I was going to say or what would happen when I saw the triplets. I decided to just ignore them and go back to my seat like nothing had happened. By then, I didn’t care about the group presentation, I was just going to focus on doing just my part and no one else's.