Mated to the Triplet Alphas

Chapter 46: Morning Light

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Morning Light"The Dark Hour?" Liam’s brow furrowed. "What’s that?"

Levi looked equally confused, but something about the name tickled my memory. I’d heard it before, but where?

"Wait," I said slowly. "That’s what Luna Evelyn mentioned when she was talking about my parents."

Lucas nodded, his expression grim. "I overheard your conversation with Mother that day. I’ve been re

"Is all of this really necessary?" I asked. "It was just one guy, and he’s... dead now."

Levi’s expression turned unusually serious. "One guy who managed to get onto heavily guarded Sullivan property without triggering any alarms. One guy who was willing to die rather than give information. This wasn’t some random attack, sunshine."

When he put it that way, my stomach twisted with renewed anxiety. I reached for his hand, needing the contact.

"I’m sorry," he said, softening. "I didn’t mean to scare you. But I need you to understand why we’re being so cautious."

"I understand," I said quietly.

He brushed a strand of hair from my face. "Good. Now, what do you want for breakfast? I’ll have the kitchen send something up. I’m thinking pancakes. Lots of them, with blueberries—"

A shrill ring cut through his words. I glanced over at my bedside table where my phone was vibrating furiously, the screen lit up with my alarm.

“Is someone calling?” Levi asked, raising an eyebrow.

I matched his frown.

“Not that I know of,” I said.

Reaching for the bedside table, I grabbed my phone before my eyes landed on the reminder that occupied the entire screen.

"Oh no," I groaned, the realization hitting me. "Shit, I completely forgot. I have work today."