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

I knew there was no need to argue with

Mother spoke, sounding

and showed her the

I sat on the bed, across from her,

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

clenched my fists.

you slapped Olivia," she continued, her voice

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

let their anger rule them. You are an Alpha, but more than that, you are a husband. A leader. Do you

chest. I had told myself that I wanted Olivia to pay for what she did years ago, for the pain she

I muttered. "I

her head, studying me. "Regret is

gaze, frowning. "What do you

Your staff saw what happened. Even if they don't speak of it, they will

could she forget that her

ever happen again, Mother," I

another moment before she spoke. "What happened, Lennox?" 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

head. "No, Lennox. You can't

clenched my jaw, looking

never told anyone what Olivia said to

The pain she caused.

all these years, still echoed in

was too ashamed to say them

I said in a tone that left no

my gaze for a long moment before finally sighing. "It seems you and your brothers really like Anita. If that's the case, take her as your mistress. Sleeping with another woman while married is