CHAPTER 111: LET YOUR THREE MEN...

Rhea pressed the brakes gently, bringing her car to a stop in front of the towering iron gates that guarded the mansion. She glanced at the uniformed guards standing on either side. The gates didn’t open.

Lowering her window, she leaned out slightly. "I’m here to see Leia," she said in a polite tone.

The guards exchanged a brief look before one stepped forward. "Apologies, miss. The Alpha has restricted all outsider entries into the mansion for the next few days."

With a quiet sigh, Rhea turned off the engine and stepped out of the car. She walked up to the gate, pulling out her ID card from her wallet and holding it up.

"I’m from the pack. Please," she said earnestly, "just ask the Alpha if I can speak with Leia. I won’t take long."

The guard examined her ID carefully, then gave a small nod. "Please wait here," he said before heading toward the mansion.

Rhea returned to her car, hopeful that the Alpha might make an exception. But before the guard could return, someone familiar approached, Lucien’s beta, Caleb.

"Caleb," she greeted with a faint smile.

"No one’s allowed to visit Leia for now," Caleb said directly.

Rhea frowned. "What? Why? I’m not here to cause trouble. I’m genuinely concerned. She hasn’t answered any of my calls, and I just wanted to check on her."

"She’s fine. Just resting," Caleb replied. "But under Alpha’s orders, no visitors are allowed unless it’s absolutely necessary."

The news stung, but Rhea didn’t press. She understood how protective they could be, especially when it came to Leia.

"Then... at least give this to her," she said, walking to the back of her car and lifting a neatly arranged fruit basket. "I brought it for Leia. I hope she gets better soon."

Caleb gave a brief nod and motioned for the guard to open the gate. As it creaked open, Rhea handed the basket over, her gaze lingering toward the mansion.

"Thank you," she said softly, then stepped back toward her car, watching as the gate slowly closed again.

"I wonder how much she got injured that she had to take such a long rest," Rhea murmured. She stepped back into the car and drove off.

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Inside the mansion, Caleb handed the fruit basket to a waiting servant.

"Please take this to Miss Leia’s room," he said. "Tell her it’s from her friend, Miss Rhea."

The servant bowed respectfully. "Yes, Beta," she replied, then turned and made her way upstairs with careful steps.

A few minutes later, she reached Leia’s door and gave it a soft knock. "Alpha, Miss Rhea has sent something for Miss Leia," she called from outside.

"Come in," Lucien’s deep voice rumbled from within.

The servant gently pushed the door open and stepped inside, carrying the basket with both hands. She hesitated for a moment, eyes flicking toward the bed where Leia remained seated, then looked at Lucien for instruction.

"Place it on the table," he said calmly, nodding toward the side table near the window.

She obeyed without a word, setting the basket down with care before bowing slightly and leaving the room.

Once the door clicked shut, Lucien glanced at the basket.

Lucien walked over to the table to inspect the basket. Nestled between the neatly arranged fruits was a small card tucked into the handle. He picked it up, glancing at the handwriting before turning back toward the bed.

"Why didn’t Rhea come inside?" Leia murmured, her voice still a little hoarse from rest. "I would’ve been happy to see her. Give me the card... and don’t read what’s written on it."

"I already did," Lucien replied with a faint smirk as he made his way back to her. "Too late. You told her that you have feelings for all three of us."

Leia’s brows furrowed. "Huh? What?" Her eyes widened with panic.

Lucien sat on the edge of the bed and handed her the card without a word, though amusement flickered in his gaze.

Leia quickly snatched it and read the message:

"Get well soon. Let your three men take care of you. Who knows, you might finally get the clarity you’ve been avoiding."

Her cheeks turned crimson in an instant. She lowered the card, biting her lip.

Lucien tilted his head slightly, watching her reaction. "You made my head spin the other day, telling me how confused you were... and yet it seems you confided in someone else. Trusted them enough to admit you have feelings for all three of us."

Leia averted her gaze, unable to meet his intense stare.

Lucien leaned in slightly. "Why not tell me instead?"

"It’s not that easy to tell you," Leia muttered, lowering her gaze before quickly snapping her head back up. "And don’t you dare spread your pheromones again," she warned, narrowing her eyes at Lucien, who looked far too amused by her fluster.

Before he could respond, the door swung open.

"Leia! We made lunch, come eat first!" Kieran announced cheerfully, stepping in with a tray balanced in his hands.

Behind him, Ronan followed with another tray. Leia’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, and she quickly turned to Lucien, gesturing at him to stay silent. With a swift motion, she tucked the card from Rhea under the pillow just as the others entered fully.

Sliding out of bed, she slipped her feet into her slippers and made her way to the sofa. As she sat down, the rich aroma of the dishes drifted up to her.

"Mmm... but why does it look like you brought so little?" she asked, raising an eyebrow as she examined the contents.

"We’ll eat later," Ronan said matter-of-factly, placing his tray on the small table beside her. "Right now, it’s all about you."

Lucien remained seated on the bed, watching the exchange quietly. Just then, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He pulled it out, and his brows drew together in a small frown.

"I’ll be back," he said curtly, rising from the bed and walking toward the door.

Leia glanced at him briefly, her curiosity piqued, but before she could say anything, Kieran was already setting a bowl in front of her.

"Come on, you need strength," he said, giving her an encouraging smile.