Owned By Her Triplet Bullies
Chapter 58

Emma's POV

"Uhmm, Emma?" John called out to me.

"Hmmm," I replied, glancing towards him.

"What are these on your neck?" he asked, his eyes trailing over my neck.

"Hickeys of course. What else would it be?" I said absentmindedly. I'm much more concerned about the boys than what is on my...neck? I stilled when I noticed the room was in silence. My eyes widen in realization. What did I just say? "Okay, someone has gotten audacious," he said, his voice filled with amusement. I slowly turn towards him.

"Forget I said anything?" I whisper pleadingly, even though I doubt he will.

"Hell no. You have to tell me everything about these hickeys on your neck," he probes impatiently. I tried to get up and run away, but he pulled me back to the chair immediately.

"Don't even dare leave me hanging after spilling that juicy detail," he said, holding onto my hand tightly.

"Okay fine. I won't run," I promised, and he slowly lets go of my hand, listening attentively to what I had to say.

"So last night the boys and I went to a party and then when we came back, this happened," I said, tugging my shirt up to hide the marks. He scowled at me.

"That's it? The marks magically appeared?" he asked skeptically. I blushed brightly at his intense stare. I'm sure he knows what happened. He just wants to hear me say it.

"From the way you are blushing, I already figured out what happened," he said with a sigh. I know what he must be thinking, I had told him I would never accept the boys, but I went ahead to sleep with them.

"I know what you must be thinking. But John, I could not resist anymore. I yearn to be with them badly. I don't know how to explain it, but it feels like t*****e when I'm not around them and what happened, well, happened," I explained.

"I understand. I heard the mate bond can get really crazy. Are you completely sure about this? You won't regret it?" he asked, concern evident on his face.

"I'm sure, and I don't regret anything that happened," I replied confidently.

"Just be careful. Don't get hurt," he pleaded.

"I will," I replied.

"Emma, I never knew you could be so naughty. It's true what they say, you can never know someone completely. That greatly applies to you," he said teasingly. I blush remembering everything I did and said yesterday. I'm beginning to feel hot all over again. I shook my head, pushing those thoughts to the back of my head. I have more pressing matters at hand.

"The triplets reprimanded Hailey this morning because of me. They had a huge fight, and they said they would stop speaking to her if she didn't apologize for all she did to me. Hailey refused and walked out angrily. She said we were going to regret it," I explained worriedly. He stared at me in shock.

"Angry Hailey is always bad news. Was that why you think she did it?" he asked.

"I don't know. On the one hand, I don't think she would because she cares about the boys. On the other hand, I think she did because of what happened this morning and her hatred for me. But the latter outweighs the former," I said.

"I don't know. On the one hand, I don't think she would because she cares about the boys. On the other hand, I think she did because of what happened this morning and her hatred for me. But the latter outweighs the former," I said. "I won't put it past her doings. We very well know that she can do anything to get what she wants," he replied, and I nodded. I suddenly remembered the boys asking me to stay put.

"I have to go now. I will see you later," I said to him and left the room hurriedly. I wonder if the boys are back now. I met Hailey on the way to my room. I don't know how I got the courage, but I find myself moving towards her. "Hailey," I called. She turns around and frowns when she sees me.

"Can we talk?" I asked. She glanced around us for a while.

"Is there another Hailey here?" she mutters, still glancing around.

"No, I was referring to you. Look, I know you hate me but whatever you are doing, just stop it already," I utter confidently.

"Excuse me? Have you lost it?" she asked in disbelief.

"I'm perfectly fine. You were behind that article, right?" I asked, staring at her intently.

"You must have gone completely crazy. I don't blame you, though, I blame the boys for associating with the likes of you. That is the only reason you have the audacity to stand before me and spout trash," she spat viciously. "And what is wrong with the likes of me?" I inquired curiously.

"You are a slave, an omega, lowest in the social ladder. You are not worthy to stand before me," she retorted angrily.

"But the boys think I'm worthy of standing before them,"

"You...," she starts, but I cut her off.

"I don't care what you say or do to me, but don't drag the boys into this. Please," I pleaded politely.

"How dare you! You have the guts to stand before me because the boys support you, right? There have been girls like you who thought they could come in between us, but in the end, they tucked their tails between their legs and ran away in shame," she utters with disdain. "Were any of those girls their mate?" I asked curiously. Her face turns livid with anger. I sighed. I didn't come here to argue with her. I only wanted to plead with her, so she could take the article down if she was the one. "They can never have a mate like you. They will never settle for less when they can have more. You will only end up in tears again," she replied. People were already stopping to stare. I didn't want to cause a scene. "If it were you, take the article down before the boys find out. They might send you packing instead of scolding you," I said to her and without waiting for her to respond, I walked away. But I could tell she was fuming in anger. I take a walk outside when I catch sight of Alexander and Julian. I hurriedly headed towards them.

"Emma, we told you to stay put," Alexander said with a frown.

"I couldn't wait any longer. Where is Philip?" I asked curiously.

"We can't find him," Julian replies, getting frustrated.

"What do you mean by that? Where is he?" I inquire nervously.

"We would not be here if we knew," Alexander retorted.

"What is going on? I saw the news," I said to them, and they stared at me shocked.

"How?" Julian asked.

"What do you mean? It's everywhere," I said. Alexander's phone started to ring.

"It's Mum again," he mutters, putting the phone back into his pocket.

"Can you please tell me what's happening?" I asked, clearly frustrated by the silence. They both glance at each other.

"You didn't really do it, did you?" I asked, gazing at them doubtfully. I'm bound to start having doubts since they won't speak up.

"Of course not. We might be many things, but definitely not murderers," Julian replied with a frown.

"So, what is going on and where is Philip?"

"We said we don't know. We've been looking for him everywhere, too. You should hear this from us not from anybody else, so you won't misunderstand," Alexander said. I gulped nervously.

"This happened five years ago. It was in this exact same pack. We came on a trip, and we decided to go hunting in the woods. Xander also came with us. We were friends then. Something happened and we all split up. I was with Alex while Philip and Xander were together. We suddenly heard a scream and we followed the sound. Only to meet with Philip all covered in blood, with Xander staring at him with fear. There was a boy about our age laying cold and unmoving on the floor. Philip said he didn't do it, he was just trying to help the boy from the rogue that attacked him, and Xander also agreed with him. We believed him way before Xander even backed him up.

Alexander continues. "But when the police came, he changed his statement, saying that he saw Philip kill the boy. We had to swoop in and say we were present when the attack happened. We were all arrested for murder but as minors, we weren't tried but locked up in a juvenile home. I don't know why, and I don't care, but Xander changed his statements after a few months, and we were released. Philip still feels guilty occasionally that all this was his fault. Which is probably why we can't find him anywhere," he sighed, clearly frustrated.

So that is the reason. If so we need to find Philip quickly.

"You both look over there and I will look around that area," I said to them. They nodded and left. I see someone walking towards the hotel. A physique I know too well. I hurriedly ran towards him trying to catch up.