Desired By Three Alphas; Fated To One-Chapter 19: The Truth

Hailee’s POV

Everyone rushed to Nathan, overjoyed that he was okay. My mother moved quickly to my side and held me tightly. Luckily, she did—because I was so weak, I might’ve collapsed without her support.

Nathan, still the center of everyone’s attention, suddenly locked eyes with me. I could see the concern burning in his gaze.

"Hailee... are you okay? You’re... you’re sweating," he said, voice full of worry.

Immediately, everyone turned to look at me.

"She’s fine," my mother answered quickly, tightening her hold on me. "She’s just shaken by the accusation. That’s all."

Before anyone could speak further, the door burst open. Two guards stepped in, dragging a terrified Ariella between them.

The moment Nathan saw her, something changed. His entire body tensed. He stepped off the bed with sudden strength, anger written all over his face. Without a word, he stormed toward her.

When he reached her, he grabbed her by the throat and slammed her against the wall.

Everyone gasped.

But no one moved to stop him.

"You bitch!" Nathan growled, his voice filled with disgust. "How dare you try to use a love spell on me?!"

Ariella trembled in his grip, gasping for air, her eyes wide with fear. "I–I don’t know what you’re talking about—"

"LIE to me again," Nathan snarled, tightening his hold, "and I swear, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life."

Her lips trembled. Her eyes darted around the room, looking for help—but no one came.

"Okay! Okay! I did it!" she cried out finally. "I did it!"

Nathan dropped her suddenly, and she collapsed to the floor, gasping for air and holding her neck.

"Why?" Nathan demanded coldly. "Why would you do something so disgusting?"

Ariella’s voice shook as she spoke, still sitting on the floor. "Because I love you, Nathan! I didn’t want to be just some fling. I wanted more... I thought if I used the spell, you’d see me differently. You’d want me."

Nathan’s face darkened with disgust.

"You’ll never be anything more than what you already were," he said coldly. "You’re not the one I want. You never were."

Ariella broke into sobs, but Nathan didn’t even look at her again.

His eyes returned to me—and his brows creased instantly.

I couldn’t even stand properly anymore. My head was spinning, and my body felt too heavy.

"Hailee—" he started.

"We need to go," my mother interrupted. "Hailee wasn’t feeling well before she was brought here."

"Oh, we are sorry about that," Nathan’s mom apologized.

Nathan’s eyes didn’t leave me. "I’ll drive you," he said firmly.

But before he could take another step, Alpha Dominic stepped forward. "No, Nathan," he said sharply. "You’re just recovering. You shouldn’t be driving anywhere."

"But—"

"No," his father interrupted again, this time more gently. "Let the guards take them. You need to rest."

Nathan looked torn, his jaw clenched and fists tight at his sides, but in the end, he didn’t argue.

He turned to one of the guards. "Make sure they get home safely," he said, his voice low but commanding. "Don’t leave until they’re inside."

The guard nodded quickly. "Yes, Alpha."

My mother nodded once in thanks, then helped me toward the door. My legs felt like jelly, but I managed to walk with her support.

As we passed Nathan, his hand brushed mine lightly—just a gentle touch—but it sent a warmth through my chest that made my breath hitch.

"Rest, Hailee, I’ll see you tomorrow," he whispered.

I gave a weak nod, too tired to say a word.

And then we left the room.

The night air outside was cold, but I didn’t even feel it. My body was heavy, my head spinning. All I wanted was to lie down.

As the guards opened the car door for us, I leaned against my mother and whispered, "I’ll be okay." freewēbnoveℓ.com

She didn’t answer—just held me tighter as the car pulled away from the pack house, heading home.

We got home safely.

The guards waited until we were inside before leaving, just like Nathan told them to. I didn’t say a word on the way in—I didn’t have the strength. My legs wobbled, and my head felt light, like I was floating. I was dizzy. Weak.

Mother led me straight to my room.

She helped me sit on the bed, took off my robe, and pulled the blanket over me. She didn’t speak for a while. Just moved around quietly, tucking me in like I was a child again.

I knew it was coming.

I felt her watching me.

Then finally, she sat on the edge of my bed and took my hand in hers.

"You shouldn’t have done that," she cautioned softly, her thumb brushing over mine.

I looked away.

"I had to do it," I whispered.

She leaned closer, her voice even softer now. "You could’ve died, you know that? That kind of dark energy... it’s not something to play with."

"I wasn’t playing," I said quietly. "I couldn’t watch him suffer. I had to do something."

"And what if it had consumed you instead?" Her voice cracked slightly. "What then, Hailee? What would I have done without you? What would I have told them?" she asked worriedly, and I understood her fear. If anything happened to me, mother would be in big trouble.

I took her hand into mine and smiled. "Don’t worry, Mother... I’m fine, and nothing will ever happen to me," I assured her.

She sighed but nodded. "Please don’t do it again... if they find out you are using this ability, they will be angry at you."

I scoffed. "I don’t care anymore, Mother. What they think or feel doesn’t matter to me," I said flatly.

Mother looked like she wanted to say more, but she held back her words... which was a good decision because I was getting tired of the topic.

I leaned back on the pillows, trying to steady my breathing. The ache in my chest was still there, a dull reminder of what I had taken from Nathan.

"I think I’d like to start healing myself now," I said quietly, glancing up at my mother.

She stood, brushing my hair from my face. "Alright," she nodded. "If you need anything... anything at all, just call me."

"I will," I whispered.

She pressed a kiss to my forehead and gave my hand a gentle squeeze. "Rest, my love." Then she quietly left the room, closing the door behind her.

The silence that followed was comforting.

I closed my eyes, inhaling deeply. Slowly, I began to draw the energy inward, letting my body start its healing process. My palms warmed, my heartbeat steadied. It would take time—but I would be okay.

Just as I was sinking into that quiet space of focus and calm...

A soft tap sounded.

My eyes flew open.

I froze.

Another knock—gentle but firm—this time against my window.

For a second, my heart jumped in panic.

Then I slowly turned my head toward the curtains, my body still heavy.

I pushed the covers off and stumbled to the window, using the wall for support. My fingers trembled slightly as I grabbed the curtain.

When I pulled it back—

My breath caught in my throat.

It was Nathan.

Standing right there outside my window.

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