Owned By Her Triplet Bullies
Chapter 106

Xander's POV

I continued to eat my food without looking at Emma. I knew she had regained part of her memories. I overheard them talking. Despite losing her memories, I could see the connection she had with the triplets. They told me all about what happened before we heard she had died. I had been so upset that I refused to speak with them for months. Emma did not deserve that kind of treatment. Although I only knew her for a few weeks, I could tell she was a very nice person and she was in love with the triplets. They were equally in love with her but the two parties involved were not ready to admit that yet. After we heard the fake news of her death, I could see the toll it took on them which was why I forgot about everything and was there for them. Not because I felt guilty for what happened in the past or because I felt like I owed them. But because I knew if I was in their shoes, they would do the exact same thing for me. I knew what they did was terribly wrong and no explanation could justify it but, they were terribly sorry for their actions.

I could never forget the joy on their faces when they realized Emma was still alive. Emma was still very angry but I had to do everything I could to help my friends out. I saw how happy they were when they were together. This was a sensitive topic and I was treading on dangerous waters but someone had to do something right?

"Everyone was aware I was leaving," she replied curtly.

"I did not ask about everyone. I asked about the triplets," I said. Ria nudged my foot under the table but I ignored her.

"They are part of everyone in the pack house, aren't they?" she inquired taking a sip from her water.

"Did something happen between you guys?" I asked.

"Yes," she replied. I quickly looked towards her, she sliced her sausages on her plate.

"It did?" John asked skeptically. I knew John hated my friends now and wanted Emma to have nothing to do with them but that won't stop me from asking about what I have in mind. Emma looked up.

"We talked about the Alpha's wife's condition and how their next appointment was going to be," she replied. I felt disappointed by her answer. Did they talk about Hailey? That was not what I was expecting at all. They were still supposed to have some kind of connection right? Why was she sounding so nonchalant and cold?

"What? That's it?" I inquired in surprise.

"Why Alpha Xander, were you expecting something else?" she asked.

"Yes, Emma I was...,"

"For the last time call me Ximena. I don't care what you used to call me in the past but this is who I am now. Do you understand?" she said firmly.

I stared at her in shock. I almost could not recognize her anymore but do I blame her though? Of course not. What she had been through had hardened her into the person she had become today. I knew a lot about being hurt and heartbroken. I had experienced it numerous times from my parents and the worst way to deal with it was being closed off and in denial which was exactly what she was doing.

"Listen to me, Emma. I don't know if you ever considered me a friend but I thought of you as a friend and I still do. You need to talk about this. Giving yourself a false name and life won't change a thing. Let's all sit down and resolve this issue amicably," I advised. She chuckled. "What are you now Xander? A therapist? I think you should give that advice to your friends, they need it more than I do,"

I was about to speak up in response but Ria beat me to it.

"Okay, Ximena let's discuss when our next appointment should be. I believe Xander should be on his way now," she said.

"But Ria," I protested. I did not want to pick a fight with her. I just wanted to talk things through.

"I actually just came here to say goodbye to John. I will be on my way now. I need to get back home. Thanks for the breakfast though," Emma said standing on her feet.

"Are you upset?" I inquired.

"Upset? Why would I be upset? Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and I don't really care what anyone says. But hey, congratulations on being crowned Alpha. I'm genuinely happy for you," she replied with a smile.

"Bye Ria, I will call you soon," she said as John followed her out.

"Bye, see you soon," Ria called out after her. Immediately they disappeared out of eyesight, Ria tried to smack my head but I dodged right on time. I was already expecting that.

"Do you have to be so violent all the time? How does John put up with you?" I grumbled.

"I'm only violent towards people who deserve it and you totally do. What the hell was that for?" she asked quite angrily.

"What was what for? I was only trying to help," I replied.

"Help who exactly? Does Emma look like someone who needs help from you?" she asked.

"Yes, she does," I responded firmly. Ria sighed.

"Emma looks happy and fine to me. She's married with kids now. Do you want her to change her entire life because she regained her memories and remembers the triplets now? You should know things might not be able to go back to how it was before. Alexander is also married to Hailey. Let's leave them to work on their relationship and if they don't want to, then it's also okay. Not all mate bonds work. John and I aren't mates remember but look at us now," she said using her relationship as a case study.

I did envy what John and Ria shared. Although they were not mates, they had such a deep connection and loved each other immensely. I'm sure the moon goddess made a mistake on their part. I was really happy for my cousin though. She had been through a lot and she deserved happiness. I was ready to end John for good if he didn't treat her right, he was lucky he did. Although we do fight a lot, we cared for each other but we were just not keen on showing it.

"Not everybody is as lucky as you and John Ria. Alex and his brothers are still in love with Emma and I'm sure she feels the same way. She's just hurt because of the past. Have you seen Alex lately? He looks miserable. One can tell right away that he isn't happy," I replied.

She scoffed. "Is he a kid? Did anyone hold a knife to his throat to get married to Hailey?" she asked unfazed.

"Ria, don't be cruel," I said.

"Cruel? You weren't in our school Xander else you would have seen what cruel means. They did so many awful things to her. And even after replaceing out they were mates, they still believed that snake over her. Her anger and hatred are justified," Ria responded. She poured water into her glass and gulped it down angrily. By snake she meant Hailey.

"Just thinking about this is making my temper flare up. They should all thank the moon goddess I was not in Emma's place," she muttered. I rubbed my eyes tiredly.

"We had a discussion about everything and they are deeply sorry Ria, they f****d up but they are ready to make amends," I said.

"Make amends how? What's done is done. There's nothing anyone can do to change the past anymore. And honestly, I don't want Emma to ever get in a tangled-up situation with Hailey ever again. Let's just leave them to their destiny," she replied. I had promised the boys I was going to help them talk to Emma but I failed, miserably. This is going to be a really tough ride for my boys. My phone suddenly rang.

"It's uncle," Ria said. I already saw that it was my father but I was not in the mood to pick up. He continued calling persistently.

"Are you ignoring Uncle again? Is it because of the Luna issue," she inquired curiously. I nodded. I had thought Father would change after he saw how greatly I've impacted our pack since I was crowned but no, he didn't. He was hell-bent on fixing me up in an arranged marriage which I never wanted. He never failed to make mention of Alexander and how his pack was flourishing because he had Hailey on his side. If only he knew.

I wanted a relationship based on love which meant I had to replace my mate. And if I never do, I might as well be single forever.

"We all have our inner demons, don't we?" Hailey muttered as we both sipped from our glasses of water with a sigh.