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."

change the fact that you are still an Alpha—you and your brothers,"

need to argue with Mother; she always

talk?" Mother

nodded and showed her the

and took a seat while I sat on the bed, across from

earlier," she said, her tone calm, but I could hear the disappointment

I clenched my

way you slapped Olivia," she continued,

looked away, unable to meet her gaze. "It was a mistake," I admitted,

men who let their anger rule them. You are an Alpha, but more than that, you are a

told myself that I wanted Olivia to pay for what she did years ago, for the pain she caused me—but never like this. Never with my own

know," I muttered.

tilted her head, studying me.

my gaze, frowning. "What do

if they don't speak of it, they will remember. They will question your control. And Olivia… she will

tightened. Of course, she would. How could she forget that her own mate—the man meant to protect her—raised a hand

won't ever happen again, Mother," I

you and your brothers loved her. That's why I wasn't surprised when Anita didn't turn out to be your mates. But Olivia…"

her head. "No, Lennox. You can't tell me that's

my jaw,

had never told anyone what

The pain she caused.

words that, even after all these years,

ashamed to say them

talk about it," I said in a tone that left no room

you and your brothers really like Anita. If that's the case, take her as your mistress. Sleeping with another woman while married is wrong, but you are Alphas. If you must, then