Desired By Three Alphas; Fated To One
Chapter 52: In Trouble Again

Chapter 52: In Trouble Again

Hailee’s POV

It was already 11 a.m., and I haven’t stepped out of my room. I was terrified—terrified they have found the dead bodies. I was terrified if they already knew it was me. I was terrified if the warriors were on their way to come get me. Did someone see us? If so, I knew I was in big shit.

I thought of calling Peter and explaining everything to him, but I just got out of trouble barely 24 hours ago, and now I was calling him for another? Nah!

Swallowing nervously, I slowly sat on the bed as I wondered what would happen if they knew I killed them. They will never believe my words. To them, I was just an omega.

Suddenly, a knock landed on my door, and I jerked in fear. "Who is that?" I asked, sounding so terrified that I barely recognized my own voice.

"It’s me." Mother’s calm voice sounded. By the calmness of her voice, I knew they haven’t found out it was me. Sluggishly, I stood up from the bed and went to the door. Opening it, I met Mother’s concerned face staring back at me. She stepped into the room and gently closed the door behind her, her eyes filled with concern as they searched my face.

"You’ve been in here all morning," she said softly. "No breakfast, no water... not even a sound."

I swallowed hard and looked away, unable to meet her eyes. If she knew... if she even had an idea what I’d done last night—

"You’re worried, I know," she continued, misunderstanding my silence. "But it’s okay. The video’s been taken down."

I stared at her, numb.

I wish it was about the video. I wished I could just be worried about some gossip or rumors. Something that could fade with time. But I wasn’t. Because my hands were stained with blood—real blood. Me making out with Callum and the video being leaked out wasn’t my concern. What troubled me were the two dead bodies lying cold in the woods, and the fact that I had killed them. Not because I wanted to... but because I had to. Mother had no idea. No clue what was truly tearing me apart inside. And I couldn’t tell her. Not yet. Maybe not ever.

I forced a nod and gave her a small, broken smile. "Thanks, Mom. I... I really needed to hear that."

She patted my hand and stood up. "You’re strong, Hailee. Don’t let anyone make you feel small."

I nodded and watched her leave. I had barely slumped back onto my bed, trying to quiet the storm in my chest, when another knock landed on my door.

My heart skipped. Again?

"Who is it?" I called, voice shaky.

"It’s me—Lila," came her familiar voice from the hallway.

I stood up slowly and opened the door. Lila stepped in quickly, closing it behind her. Her expression was twisted with unease.

"Have you heard?" she asked, her voice low and sounding terrified.

I blinked. "Heard what?"

She sat on the edge of my bed and leaned closer. "The Gamma’s sons—Maro and Abilty—they were found dead. In the forest. Their bodies..." she hesitated, "They were torn apart, Hailee. Brutally. It’s all over the pack. Everyone’s talking."

I felt my blood drain. She didn’t stop.

"Their fathers are furious. The Alpha is angry. Really angry. They’ve sent for the Seer."

I swallowed hard. My throat was dry, my palms cold.

"The whole pack’s in chaos," she whispered. "I mean... I didn’t even like those two, honestly. They were jerks. But whoever killed them—" she paused, her voice growing even softer, "didn’t just kill them. They were... ripped. Shredded."

She looked up at me. "People are scared."

I looked away. My heart thundered in my chest. I could feel it in my ears. I couldn’t hold it in anymore.

"It was me," I whispered.

Lila blinked. "What?"

I looked up slowly. "It was me, Lila. I killed them."

Her eyes widened, lips parting in shock. "What...? H-Hailee, what are you saying—?"

"They tried to rape me," I said, my voice shaking. "In the woods. After I left the hospital. They dragged me... hit me... held me down."

I saw her face change—shock melting into something darker.

"I lost control," I said, swallowing back the lump in my throat. "I didn’t mean to... but it just—something in me snapped. I didn’t have a choice."

For a moment, she said nothing. Then her jaw clenched.

"They deserved it," she spat. "I once heard whispers that they assaulted an omega. A girl from the eastern quarters. But nothing ever came of it. Her family couldn’t even speak up."

She stood up, pacing the room.

"They deserved what they got," she said again, quieter this time.

I sat there, still trembling. "I’m scared, Lila... The Seer—they’ll know. They’ll see everything."

She turned toward me. "Then you need to call Peter. Now. You have to tell him before it’s too late. If the Seer points to you in front of the Alpha Council—"

"I’ll be executed," I whispered.

Lila nodded grimly. "Or worse."

I reached for my phone with trembling fingers. Everything inside me was spiraling... but I knew she was right. I had to tell Peter. Before it was too late. My fingers trembled as I unlocked my phone. Lila stood silently by the door, watching me, her arms folded tightly across her chest. I scrolled to Peter’s contact and tapped the call button.

The phone rang once. Twice. Then his voice came through the line.

"Hailee? You are calling me twice in two days for the first time," he said, clearly confused.

I swallowed hard. "Peter... I messed up again."

He groaned under his breath. "What did you do this time?"

I shut my eyes. "Two boys attacked me last night... Gamma Magnus’s eldest son and Gamma Daniel’s son. They tried to rape me in the woods."

The line went completely silent.

I continued, my voice shaking, "I fought back. I lost control. My powers took over. I... I killed them, Peter. I killed them both."

More silence. Then, finally, he exhaled sharply through the phone.

"Those bastards! You did the right thing," he said, his voice calm. "You don’t need to feel guilty about protecting yourself."

"But they have called for a Seer—"

"I’ll take care of it," he cut in firmly. "Don’t say a word to anyone else. And Hailee... stay inside."

And with that, he ended the call.

I stared at the screen, my heart still pounding. He said he’d handle it. And I am sure he would. If he can’t, then they would. I just hope I’m not too late.

Suddenly, Lila gasped.

I looked up sharply. "What is it?"

She was staring at her phone, her eyes wide with shock.