Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 49

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.

Tonight was Race Night. A male and female would pair up and sprint through the woods.

let me win. But all of that ended the day my father was accused of stealing. Ever

spotted Anita standing beside the triplets. She wore tight black leggings and a cropped blue top that left most of her

had just lost a pregnancy a few days ago. I expected her to be

she was never pregnant,"

it.

not to let my emotions show as I stepped closer to the crowd, but my jaw clenched when Anita threw her head back and laughed at something Louis said. My chest tightened—not with jealousy, I told myself—but with disbelief. Was she really

one of the warriors bowed slightly as he approached, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Would you like to

I blinked, startled. "Partner?"

your first race as Luna, tradition states that you get the privilege

of course, the triplets were watching too. Anita had her hand wrapped around Louis' arm now, like she belonged there. Like she wasn't lying,

until my eyes

choose Jerek," I

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

"That's how I like it. But don't worry—I'll beat you, just

Olivia. We were

"Let's see about that."

picked up slightly, rustling the trees at the edge of the woods and sending a shiver through my skin, though it wasn't from the cold. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with anticipation. All around me, pack members began pairing up, laughing, whispering, some throwing curious glances in

just the

Levi.

away, his arms crossed over his chest, jaw clenched, eyes fixed right on me and Jerek. His expression was unreadable, but I didn't need to

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