Owned By Her Triplet Bullies
Chapter 85

Julian's

POV

My vision was slightly blurry as I tried to steady my steps while walking into my room. I must have had a bit too much to drink. Stepping into my room, the first thing my eyes met was a bag lying on the bed, with a note on top. I picked up the note, blinking several times to get rid of the dizziness. Confusion creased my face as I read it. Carrying the note, I made my way to Alex's study.

"Alex, why did you write me a note and what party..." I trailed off upon opening the door and replaceing Philip there as well.

"You're here too?" I asked.

"Did you also get a note and a suit?" Philip inquired.

"I did. Did you also get one?" I asked, and he nodded. I turned to Alex, narrowing my eyes.

"What is this about?" I asked him.

"I never sent any suit or note. Hailey did," he replied. I tightly clenched the note in my fist. Just hearing that name already made me furious. "Why? And what party is she talking about?" I asked angrily.

"It's a party celebrating a businessman's new venture. Top-class people have been invited, and it's also a charity event," Alex explained. "So? How does that concern me?" I asked.

"We've all been invited, including Hailey," he replied.

"I still don't see how that concerns me. Let Hailey go to the party; that kind of stuff suits her perfectly," I retorted, turning to leave.

"We have to go, Julian. We are going," he said firmly, stopping me in my tracks.

"What did you just say?" I asked in disbelief.

"We are all going. You, me, Alex, and Hailey," Philip repeated Alex's words, emphasizing the names.

"You too? You're seriously going to the party?" I asked incredulously.

"Yes," he curtly replied. I stared at both of them in disbelief. I knew how much they despised that woman. Why on earth would they agree to go to a party with her and be seen with her? This is so unlike Alex. Parties were not his thing, and to think he agreed to Hailey's wishes is simply unbelievable.

"Why?" I asked, but they didn't respond or offer any explanation.

"You both can go to the party, but count me out," I said, turning around to leave.

"Hailey said..."

"Hailey can go f**k herself," I growled furiously, cutting off Philip abruptly.

"Julian, calm down and listen to us. Hailey..."

"Hailey this, Hailey that. I'm sick and f*****g tired of hearing that name. Since when have you started acting on her every whim too? Are you scared of her now?" I inquired, cutting off Alex.

"Don't you dare! I'm not scared of anyone. Need I remind you that I'm still your Alpha? I might be your brother, but right now, I'm speaking to you as your Alpha. So sit down and listen to me while I'm still being nice," he replied, equally angry.

"Alex, please don't go there. We shouldn't fight over her. She's not worth it," Philip pleaded, coming between the both of us. He seemed to notice my seething anger.

"No, Philip, let him speak. Alpha, right?" I scoffed, walking toward him.

"Guys, stop," Philip pleaded.

"You've got something to say? Say it," Alex replied. I was so angry that I spoke without thinking.

"You're only an Alpha because you lied and hid behind a woman. You're nothing but a coward who can't stand up for himself."

"What the hell, Julian?" Philip whipped his head towards me in shock. I realized my mistake after uttering those words.

"Alex, don't take what he said seriously. We both know he didn't mean it. He's drunk and angry," Philip pleaded. Alex glanced at me before speaking. "No, Philip, he meant it. He wouldn't have said it if he hadn't thought about it. Coward, huh? It's quite amusing coming from you," he said to me. "And what is that supposed to mean?" I asked.

"I admit, I lied. Yes, I completely agree, but I did it to secure our father's throne. I didn't have a choice since the council was already closing in on us. Do you think I enjoy being mated with her? Waking up every morning to realize that I'm married to her is pure torture for me. Do you think you're the only one who despises her? I did what I did so you both wouldn't have to. Coward? At least I did something to help our parents and the pack. What have you done, except get drunk all day long?" he retorted calmly.

I glared at him, panting hard from anger. The way he spoke to me so calmly irked me the most, not the indirect insult. I admired his composure, even during an argument. But I definitely wouldn't admit that to him. We were having an argument right now, and I was mad at him. Very mad.

"What did you just say to me?" I asked, getting dangerously close to him. Philip gently held me back with his hand as he stood between us.

"Exactly what you heard. I never said anything that wasn't true," he replied nonchalantly.

"You!" I growled loudly, throwing a punch at him, hoping it hit his face and formed a huge red bruise. I would be satisfied once I succeeded in riling him up. Unfortunately, the punch hit Philip. Hard. He held his jaw painfully. I was sure it hurt because I threw the punch with so much force. He had a bleeding cut on his lip, but I was sure it would heal soon enough.

"Phil, are you okay?" I asked, trying to help him off the floor where he had crashed. He swatted my hand away.

"What the hell, man? I told you both to stop already," he responded, looking very angry.

"It wasn't my fault. Why did you get in the way anyway?" I muttered. Alex stood silently without saying anything.

"Seriously? Would it kill you to admit your wrongdoings for once in your life?" Philip asked in disbelief.

"You should have gotten out of the way. Don't be a wimp; it will heal soon," Alex replied.

"I can't believe the people I was just holding back from tearing each other apart are now agreeing on something to prove me wrong," he said incredulously.

"When did we want to tear each other apart?" I muttered. He scoffed. A knock sounded on the door, interrupting us from our conversation. The person came in after not getting a response for a while.

"Good evening, Alpha. The Luna sent a tie that would match her dress for you," she said.

"Get out and tell her she can wear the tie herself," I replied.

"Drop it on the table and leave," Alex said. I glanced at him in surprise. The maid left it on the table, bowed, and took her leave.

"Hailey told me that if we didn't accompany her to the party, she would disclose everything to our parents and the pack, including the true reason behind our marriage," Alex explained.

"She's bluffing. She wouldn't take such a risk with everything she has," I reassured them.

"I'm not sure if she's bluffing or not. She seemed quite serious to me. Even if she is bluffing, can we really afford to take that chance?" Alex asked, glancing at both of us.

I pondered it for a while. Alex was right; he had sacrificed and endured so much with her over the years. I couldn't be selfish enough to jeopardize all of that now.

"I hate this," I muttered. All I wanted was to peacefully rest in my room, not spend the entire evening with Hailey while struggling to keep myself from strangling her with every passing second.

"We all do, but we don't have a choice. This will be over soon. It's just a party, something we can endure after spending six years under the same roof as her," Alex said. I nodded in agreement. "Fine. I'll go and get dressed," I replied. Alex nodded, but I lingered awkwardly for a moment.

"Anything else?" Alex asked when it became apparent that I had no intention of leaving.

"I just wanted to say that I'm... um...," I trailed off. He raised an eyebrow, silently urging me to continue.

"I'm sorry for calling you a coward. It was wrong of me," I mumbled.

"What? I didn't hear you clearly," he said with a straight face. I wanted to punch him in the face again. I knew he heard exactly what I said, but he just wanted me to repeat myself.

"I said I'm sorry," I repeated. I was in the wrong, and I had upset him. It was only right to apologize.

"I don't think I heard...," he trailed off after I glared at him furiously. He chuckled.

"What I said was equally wrong. I apologize," he said.

"Isn't anyone going to apologize to me as well? Julian, you punched me, and Alex, I took the punch instead of you," Philip complained.

"Go and get dressed, Philip," we both said simultaneously. Philip angrily threw his shoe at me, but by the time it reached the door, I had already left.