Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 18: Regrets

Chapter 18: Regrets

Lennox's POV

"Keep shut, Anita, just keep shut!" I snapped in anger and frustration.

Anita's eyes widened in shock. I had never spoken to her like this before, but today, I did—and I didn't regret it. I was furious, not just at her, but at myself.

I had hit Olivia.

What the hell was I thinking? Had I lost my damn mind? How could I have let myself be provoked into striking her?

My wolf howled angrily inside me, and where I stood, I felt so ashamed of myself. I looked at my brothers, Levi and Louis, and they had a blank look on their faces. But without saying a word, I turned around and left the dining table.

Reaching my chambers, I paced around my room, running a hand through my hair. I regretted what I did.

Yes, I wanted Olivia to suffer for what she said to me all those years ago—for the pain she caused me. But not like this. Never like this. I had never imagined hurting her with my own hands.

Damn it!

A knock landed on the door, and by the comforting smell of flowers, I knew it was my mother. She had been out of the pack for some weeks and had only returned last night.

Sighing softly, I composed myself. "Come in, Mother."

The door opened, and she stepped inside. I forced a weak smile. "Good morning, Mother," I greeted.

"Morning, Alpha Lennox," she replied, bowing slightly, and I frowned.

"Mother, you know you shouldn't be doing that. I am your son. You are my mother."

doesn't change the fact that you are still an Alpha—you

to

Mother spoke, sounding

and showed her the

nodded and took a seat while I sat on the bed, across from her, her sharp eyes scanning

tone calm, but I could hear the disappointment in it.

chest tightened, and I clenched my fists. I knew what was

Olivia," she continued, her voice laced with disappointment. "Your wife.

her gaze. "It was a mistake," I admitted, my voice rough. "I—I lost

my sons to be weak men who let their anger rule them. You are an Alpha, but more than that, you are a husband. A leader. Do you have any idea what you've

the pain she caused me—but never like this. Never with my own hands. My wolf growled inside me, still

muttered. "I regret

head, studying me. "Regret

my gaze, frowning. "What do

Even if they don't speak of it,

course, she would. How could she forget that her own mate—the man meant

happen again, Mother," I said under

now, but no less firm. "When you were younger, you adored Olivia. You wanted her as your mate. I saw the way you and your brothers loved her. That's why I wasn't surprised when Anita didn't

Lennox. You

clenched my jaw,

never told anyone

The pain she caused.

these years, still echoed in

ashamed to

please, I don't want to talk about it," I said

Anita. If that's the case, take her as your mistress.