Chapter 48: The Race

Chapter 48: The Race

Olivia's POV

"That should never happen again. It should not happen again."

Those were the words I kept repeating to myself all day. I hated how my body reacted to their touch. It wasn't right—it should never feel like that again.

"But you know we can't control that," my wolf whispered gently. "Your body will always respond to their touch. That's the power of the mate bond."

Her voice only fueled my frustration.

"Fuck the mate bond," I snapped.

My wolf, sensing that I'm already pissed, decided not to talk more, leaving me to my anger.

"Luna, it's time for the race. Are you joining?" Lolita and Nora asked as they stepped into my chamber.

I sighed, feeling drained. I didn't have the energy for the night race, but maybe it would help clear my mind.

"Sure. Let's go."

I left the room, Nora and Lolita following behind. As we walked through the mansion, staff bowed their heads respectfully. Some did it naturally, having grown used to acknowledging my presence. Others? They were clearly forcing it.

them and kept walking until we reached the yard—already packed with excited pack members. Tonight was Race Night. A male and female would pair up and sprint through the woods. The first

these races with one of the triplets. They always let me win. But all of that ended the day my father was accused of stealing. Ever since then, I didn't join in

Anita standing beside the triplets. She wore tight black leggings and a cropped blue top that left most of her stomach exposed. She was smiling—laughing even—at

didn't care about that—but because she looked too happy. Too light. Too energetic for someone who had just lost a pregnancy a few

she was never pregnant,"

The healer confirmed it. There had been blood. Still, something felt…

back and laughed at something

slightly as he approached, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I blinked, startled. "Partner?"

as Luna, tradition

curious. Some judgmental. And of course, the triplets were watching too. Anita had her hand wrapped around

until my eyes landed on

Jerek," I

stepped forward with a warm, easy smile. "I won't go easy

how I like it. But don't worry—I'll

and rolled his eyes. "Come on, Olivia. We were kids

"Let's see about that."

the cold. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with

feel eyes on me, more than just the usual. I turned slightly—and there he

Levi.

jaw clenched, eyes fixed right on me and Jerek. His expression was unreadable, but I didn't need to be a mind reader to know he wasn't happy. His gaze lingered too long, burning with something

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