The Alphas' Runt

Chapter 2: The Triplets

The pack was buzzing with excitement, frantically trying to prepare for the big party tomorrow. It has been a long awaited 4 years for the return of their dearest Alphas to be. That's right, Alphas. The Moonflower pack was blessed with three successors to their current Alpha. Alpha Henry and Luna Rosaline Wilkinson beared male triplets, Damien, Ethan, and Finn. The triplets had been away in London for the past 4 years, experiencing the human world and enjoying a small slice of freedom. They each attended different universities, pursuing their own passion.

Damien, the oldest took up architecture and design. Being the oldest of the alphas, he bears the greatest responsibilities. Standing at 1.9m with a wide build, Damien looked like he could shoulder the load with ease. With dark brown, messy hair with eyes of matching shades, Damien oozed with confidence in every stride he takes. With a stern and almost grumpy look, it came as a surprise when he announced that he had been accepted into Design school. The oldest was rigid and logical, but he took a great interest in architecture ever since he built his first treehouse. The 7-year-old had been absolutely delighted, grinning from ear to ear that day. Designing fascinated him, from the swirly marble patterns to loud, colourful prints. He loved being able to put together a home that reflected the personalities of its owner. The completion of a successful remodelling of a pack house was one of the rare occasions the pack saw him smile.

Unlike his older (by 7 minutes) brother, Ethan, the middle child, always carried a warm smile on his face. With a dimple on his left cheek, light brown hair, and blue eyes, Ethan was an eyesore. He was the good natured, kind boy ever since they were young. Sentimental and caring, Ethan was well-liked by everyone in the pack, and well, just about anybody else. Standing at 183cm tall, he was the shortest among the triplets but that does not discount his amazing body. Since young, Ethan has had a gift for creativity and the arts. He could manage a little of everything, but his true passion was in Ballet. A dance often dismissed as "only meant for girls" with negative connotations such as weak and fragile; Ballet is so much more. Ethan had been teased countless of times when he was young for taking part in such an "unmanly" genre of dance. Yet time and again, he easily proved that fragile masculinity was part of his bullies' characters rather than his. Years of hard work, sweat, and passion sculpted his lean physique and had earned him a place in the Royal Ballet School in London.

Just like his older brothers, Finn was no outsider to breaking stereotypes. With his blonde hair, light blue orbs and signature grin, Finn looked like your typical jock who specialises in breaking hearts. Indeed, the youngest of the house was the troublemaker of the household, often at the receiving end of scolding from his parents and Damien. Finn was great at sports, soccer, boxing, basketball and hence, wore the jock title like a crown. He played the part of a fuckboy just as well, often scoring on both ends. But here's the twist, Finn loves learning. He would have been crowned valedictorian for being such an all-rounder had he not been skipping classes and getting caught one too many times making out in the janitor's closet. The rebel did not care much about his grades, so as much as he did about acquiring knowledge. Science became one of his favourite subjects when he got introduced to the world of experiments. Small fires and disasters were some of his favourite childhood memories. However, Finn's favourite subject was still maths, which was why he ended up with a double degree – in Accountancy and Biology.

Just like how they are fraternal triplets, the soon-to-be Alphas could not be more different. Despite all being in London for the past 4 years, they had attended different schools and spent more than half their time there, apart. Though they shared an apartment, with different schedules and break times, it was difficult for them to spend more time together beyond the usual greetings and occasional mealtimes together. The only bonding time they had was taking trips to various parts of Europe for the past four Christmases. Growing up in a close-knitted family, especially spending all of their childhood times together for the past 18 years, it had been challenging at the start for the boys to adjust to their new lives in London, especially for Ethan. Though they had made new friends, and formed new relationships, things were still incomparable with how it was at home. While a little sad to leave behind the new lives they have formed at the start of their adulthood, the triplets were excited to go home. It would mark the beginning of another journey – learning to take over the pack, and hopefully, finding their mate(s) along the way.

Truth to be told, Damien and Ethan had been a little upset at being unable to find their mate(s) throughout the past 4 years. While the purpose of their little Christmas trips was to spend time together and to explore the various countries, they could not help but to anticipate finding the one(s) for them after all. Yet, when their mini searches had turned up with no results even after visiting several packs, the older two triplets had felt slightly despaired, thinking about how big the world is and how much they would have to search before finding the right one(s).

On the other hand, Finn had been elated of the searches turning up empty. There was still so much to do, and so much to explore in the world, ladies aside. He did not want to be bound by love and the fear that comes with having a mate. A mate would end up being the center of his world, and that was the least of Finn's wants for now. He wanted to travel, to explore, to learn, and not to be confined by his mate and only focused on her and her safety. He wanted to be able to do his own things without having to worry about someone else constantly. So yes, Finn was hella glad he was still single.

The triplets do not know if they would share a mate, or each have a mate of their own. It could happen either ways as seen with other twins, and triplets. But it did not matter to them. They knew they would accept their mate regardless if they are sharing or not.

Mate searching aside, the triplets could not wait to get back to their parents and their pack, well, at least for Ethan. Damien barely showed emotions while Finn had a hard time leaving his girlfriends behind, which his brothers had downright disapproved of. But deep down, Ethan knew they were excited to see their families too, which was why they had all agree on going back a day earlier than what they had told their parents. They wanted it to be a surprise for the folks.

Little did they know how much of a surprise they would be getting too.