Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 29: Ceremony

Chapter 29: Ceremony

Olivia's POV

I sat before the dressing mirror, combing my hair, but my thoughts kept wandering. I couldn't get my mind off the kisses I shared with Louis in the woods and Lennox in my room. I knew I shouldn't think about it—that I should take my mind off it—but I couldn't. The memories wouldn't fade, and my wolf kept purring softly in my head, making it impossible to wipe them away.

A soft knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts.

"Come in," I said.

The door opened, and the two new maids the triplets had assigned to me walked in. Unlike the others, they seemed respectful—perhaps because they had only recently been employed.

"Good morning, Luna," they greeted with a bow, and I forced the best smile I could manage. These days, I had almost forgotten how to smile.

"Luna, we're here to prepare you for the ceremony. It's almost starting," Nora, the younger maid with short blonde hair, said.

I turned away from the window, confusion evident on my face. "A ceremony?" I asked.

"Yes," Lolita, the older maid with curly black hair, replied, swallowing hard. I could see the hesitation in her eyes, like she was struggling to say what needed to be said. After a moment, she spoke, her voice low and uneasy. "Today, the Alphas are taking Miss Anita as their concubine."

I froze, my fingers gripping the comb tightly as Lolita's words sank in. So soon? The triplets were really doing it? They couldn't even give it time—they were taking Anita as their concubine just three days after our marriage?

My wolf let out a furious growl in my head, and I clenched my jaw to keep from letting the sound slip out. My chest ached, and my hands trembled slightly, but I forced myself to remain composed.

calm and

"Yes, the

down on my lower lip

not go?" I asked, hoping for any

but you have to be there. In fact, the

of the pack, to show everyone how much they loved Anita and how little they wanted me. Who takes a concubine just

to sit still as they began preparing me. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions—anger, betrayal, humiliation. My wolf continued to growl softly in my head, restless and hurt. I hated how vulnerable I felt—how exposed

mirror. My eyes looked hollow, the light in them dimmed, and I barely recognized myself. I knew this would happen from the beginning, but somehow I had hoped—foolishly—that it

possessively in the woods, as if I was something precious to him. And Lennox… his kiss had been rough and demanding, almost like he wanted to claim me. I knew I shouldn't

teeth as Nora slipped a blue gown over my shoulders. It was stunning—rich sea-blue velvet with intricate gold embroidery along the neckline and sleeves. It matched my eyes, but right now, I didn't care. I didn't want to look beautiful

me to do your makeup?" Nora asked cautiously,

leave my

gown and fix my hair. Once they were

look beautiful, Luna," Lolita whispered, almost as if she felt sorry for

I mumbled, forcing

the mirror. I was dressed beautifully, but the pain in my eyes was

room, Nora and Lolita led me toward the pack hall where the ceremony

could feel their eyes on me the moment I stepped inside—curious, pitiful, and some even scornful. My eyes settled on the triplets who were standing

to her curves, her lips painted a deep red. She gave me a smug smile, her gaze gleaming with triumph. My stomach twisted with nausea, but I kept my face blank, refusing to let her see how much she

triplets', but I looked away and walked over to the seat meant for me. I sat down, fixing