Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 8: Eighteenth Birthday

Chapter 8: Eighteenth Birthday

Two days later.

Olivia's POV

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Olivia... happy birthday to you."

My mother's soft singing pulled me from my sleep. Slowly, I forced my heavy eyelids open, meeting her warm gaze as she sat beside me on the bed. A bright smile lit up her face as she held a tiny cupcake with a single candle on top.

A matching smile spread across my face as I sat up.

"Happy eighteenth birthday, my love," she said cheerfully. "Now, make a wish and blow out the candle."

Sucking in a deep breath, I hesitated. It wasn't that I didn't know what to wish for—I had too many wishes. I wished for my father's release, for him to be proven innocent because I knew in my heart he was. I wished for our old life to be restored, for the respect we had lost to return. And maybe, just maybe, I wished to find a mate who would love me.

So many wishes, but in the end, I summed them up into one.

Closing my eyes, I whispered, "I wish to be happy again," before blowing out the candle.

When I opened my eyes, my mother's warm smile remained.

Are you ready for the mating ceremony?" she asked.

I hesitated. The mating ceremony was a tradition for every wolf who turned eighteen. It was a grand event where one's wolf would emerge, and if their mate was present and of age, they would find each other.

But there would be no ceremony for me.

The only mating ceremony happening today was Anita's. She was convinced that at least one of the triplets—Levi, Louis, or Lennox—would turn out to be her mate.

"Mother, I don't feel like going. Besides, the ceremony is for Anita," I murmured.

She sighed and placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Just attend, darling. Who knows? You might meet your mate."

I scoffed. "A mate who will probably reject me? Or worse, an omega like me?"

Mom offered me a reassuring smile. "The Moon Goddess has something planned for you. Just trust in her."

standing. "Get dressed and meet me in the

of my room. Years ago, I had fantasized about this day—how I would get my wolf, how a ceremony would be held for me. For once, I used

made my bed. After a quick shower, I pulled out the dress my mother had bought for me. It wasn't

and studied my reflection

okay to look

I slipped on my

mansion, I could see how busy everyone was. Today was Anita's birthday—she

preparing food, and ensuring everything was perfect for Anita's big day. The scent of fresh flowers and baked goods filled the air, but instead of making me feel excited, it only reminded me of

that today was my birthday

my head low as I walked toward the kitchen, where I knew my mother would be. She was probably busy helping with

brows slightly furrowed in

beautiful, my love," she said, wiping her hands on her apron before

forced a small smile. "Thank

your eighteenth birthday, but don't let it ruin your day. Who knows what

Fate.

fate the day our lives fell apart. The only thing that excites me today is that I will get my wolf tonight. My better

for the ceremony. As much as I hated being here, I didn't want to leave my

on kneading the dough, trying to push aside the bitter feelings stirring inside me, the kitchen door swung open. A

she called, hesitating slightly before stepping closer. "Anita wants

sighed and gave me

became. The halls were

Anita's door, I took a deep breath and

her voice

and my eyes immediately spotted what was displayed on

crystals, and a velvet-lined box filled with dazzling jewelry. The sight of them alone was overwhelming, but what made it

her voice dripping with satisfaction. She gestured grandly toward the lavish

"Levi got me this," she said, her fingers trailing over the delicate beading. "He said it would make

has such good taste, don't you think? He said they were meant for someone who would

silent, my

She knew.

knew how much I had once admired the

was rubbing

jewelry box, opening it to

she purred, lifting the necklace, "is from Lennox. He said a Luna should