Fated to the Alpha–And His Triplet Brothers novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Young Lilith XVIII

*~Young Lilith’s POV~*

Another month slipped by, and my stomach had grown heavy, round, and impossible to ignore. I was now well into my third trimester. Six months had passed since I’d been with Wendy, and in that time, we had grown closer than I ever thought possible.

I knew her daily routine by heart—the way she hummed when she prepared herbs, the exact time she rose to check the garden—and she knew mine, right down to the hours when my body begged for rest.

But still, I had never told her the truth. She knew nothing about my crescent blood, nothing about the shadows of my past. I hadn’t dared cast spells in front of her, partly because my body was too weak to even attempt such things, but also because I wanted to keep her safe. And yet, despite my silence, Wendy cared for me with a devotion that almost felt maternal. She studied me carefully, always providing the right mixture of herbs, always ensuring I ate enough to keep the child inside me strong. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Sometimes, my baby would kick hard, just as it was doing now. I was crouched beside the fire, helping Wendy stoke it, when the sudden thump from inside made me gasp. My hand flew to my stomach.

Wendy rushed to me instantly, worry in her eyes.

"Oh my God, are you all right?"

I exhaled and gave her a strained smile. "It’s kicking again."

Relief softened her face, and then she laughed warmly. "I can’t wait to know the gender of this child."

I nodded, rubbing my stomach. She guided me back inside the house and eased me onto the bed. "Very soon," she said with a twinkle in her eye, "in just a few weeks, our baby will be here. Have you thought of any names?"

I hesitated, then answered softly, "If it’s a boy, I’ll call him Henry. If it’s a girl... Hazel."

She smirked. "That’s a lovely choice."

But before I could reply, a sharp noise cut through the calm. A sound from outside—sharp, heavy, unmistakable. My heart froze. I struggled to my feet, my instincts pulling me toward the doorway.

What I saw made my blood run cold.

An arrow was buried deep in Wendy’s chest. She staggered, her eyes wide in pain. Behind her, figures moved through the shadows—sniffing, prowling. Wolves. My heart sank. Not just any wolves. Blue Moon wolves. I recognized their faces.

Panic surged. I ran back into the house, whispering the only spell I could still manage. "Versa." My body flickered, and I vanished into invisibility just as they entered.

"She isn’t here," one of them growled. They searched briefly, then left, their scent lingering long after their footsteps faded.

The spell broke, and I collapsed to the floor, gasping. Slowly, I pulled myself to my feet and stumbled outside.

Wendy’s body lay crumpled in the dirt.

I knelt beside her, tears spilling freely. "I knew I shouldn’t have stayed. Now you’re dead... all because of me." My voice cracked. I whispered the spell again. "Versa."

The ground opened, six feet deep. Gently, I laid her body inside, my hands trembling. Then I covered her back with earth. "Rest in peace, darling. You were such a sweet soul."

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