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

knew there was no need to argue

talk?" Mother spoke,

nodded and showed her the

I sat on the bed,

passing by the dining hall earlier," she said, her tone calm, but I could hear the disappointment in it. "I saw everything,

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

slapped Olivia," she continued, her voice laced with disappointment.

to meet her gaze. "It was a mistake," I admitted, my voice rough.

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

for the pain she caused me—but never like this. Never with my own hands. My wolf growled inside me, still furious—not at Olivia,

muttered.

head, studying me. "Regret is not

frowning. "What do

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

forget that her own mate—the

won't ever happen again, Mother," I said under

she asked, her voice softer 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 turn out to be your mates. But Olivia…" She paused, tilting her head. "Tell me, Lennox. What changed? Why do you and your brothers suddenly hate this girl? Is it because her father

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

clenched my

had never told anyone what

The pain she caused.

that, even after all these years,

too ashamed to say them out

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

seems you and your brothers really like Anita. If that's the case, take her as your