The Triplet Warriors and Their Pup Mate novel Chapter 11

~Ellie’s Point of View~

I was having the most amazing dream, it was about my maple syrup heart throb. I couldn’t understand where he went, why didn’t he come back to check up on me? It seemed like we really shared a moment when he found me, but maybe I was just woozy.

I dreamed that he was with me, caressing my hair, stroking my arm. I knew I had been given his shirt, I just knew it was his, it had to be! Why would he do that and then just never show himself to me again?

I definitely felt like there was something everyone was keeping from me, but they were all so nice and I didn’t want to seem ungrateful. I was up quite late thinking about everything and worrying about what would come next. What were they going to do with me? It seemed like they didn’t even know. I put that aside.

I felt so relaxed, so at ease. My bed felt exceptionally warm and snuggly. I sighed and stretched, and heard a thud! I jumped at the sound and flicked my eyes open.

There was a man sitting in the chair by the window, but he looked a bit shaken. Wait, was it … my dream boat?!

“Are you … did you cut your hair?” I was incredibly confused.

I paused and he moved toward me, and sat on the end of the bed. He didn’t have a smell and it puzzled me. Was I crazy? Everyone had a smell…

“You’re not … maple syrup,” I asked, cocking my head to the side.

I felt incredibly confused, but I needed to hear him, I wanted him close. Why was he here though?

He looked like maple syrup ... maybe I hallucinated his hair being longer, but … his smell?

He laughed with his whole body, and I loved it. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but he seemed so welcoming, so relaxing to me.

“No sweetie, I’m … my name is River.”

I smiled at him, I mean he was gorgeous. Perfect smile, dark brown hair, not too long but enough that I could run my fingers through it, which I found myself desperately wanting to do.

He had sky blue eyes and the cutest dimples, just like my maple syrup. Surely they both had mates, they were far too hot to be single.

“Do you know the guy that saved me? You look just like him,” I said, hopeful. I gave him my best smile.

“Yes, that’s my brother, Hunter,” he smiled.

“Wow! Twins? That’s so cool,” I giggled and clapped my hands.

He laughed and I found myself feeling self-conscious. I really could use a bath. I could smell myself and it wasn’t pretty.

“We’re actually triplets, believe it or not. Hunter is the oldest, then me, and Skyler is the youngest,” he said, getting up to stand and taking a step toward the door.

He looked … nervous? Did I make him nervous? I’d have to think about that later. Play it cool!

“Triplets!! I’ve never seen triplets before,” I beamed, wondering where the rest of them were hiding. I wanted to see them all, line them up! My mind had to see them all to believe it.

“Well Hunter is actually bringing up your breakfast, he’ll be here in a minute, and I’m not sure where Skyler is but he’s around. How are you feeling,” he said.

I hoped he stayed awhile, I could listen to him talk all day, his voice was smooth and calming.

“Much better, the Goddess has truly blessed me, I’m very lucky. Although, they said I can’t go home, so I have been worried about what’s going to happen to me,” I said.

I wondered if he knew what the heck was going on. Surely he did.

“Well that’s actually why we’re here. We wanted to know if maybe you wanted to go live with our family, I have two teenage sisters and I think you all would get along great,” he said, timidly.

He was so welcoming, I just wanted him to hold me, his arms looked so big and strong and...

What the heck was wrong with me?! I never felt like this about any of the guys in my old pack, but then again none of them looked at me like this guy. He looked like he wanted to crawl right in bed with me and honestly, I’d probably let him!

Calm down Ellie, jeez!

Another thought hit me quickly, and I had the old fear about looking at males that weren’t Tyson. Alpha Gunner beat and imprisoned several males who dared try to speak to me or look at me when I was growing up.

But Godfrey said we were far from there, surely they couldn’t get me here. Not in a house full of so many different creatures! Just then another one came in, and I grinned.

“Hunter,” I asked, with an urgent but excited voice and pointed at him.

He smirked, “way better than Hunter! I’m Skyler.”

He sat on the end of the bed where River had previously sat, and I beamed. They were identical, all three of them, my goodness!

Just then the third one came in with a tray of food and my stomach flipped, but then my smile fell.