Fated To Not Just One, But Three

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

me win. But all of that ended the day my father was accused of stealing. Ever since then, I didn't join in any

tight black leggings and a cropped blue top that left most of her stomach exposed. She was smiling—laughing even—at something one of them

was with them—hell, I 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 days ago. I expected her to be mourning. Grieving. But Anita didn't look like a woman who had just lost a

was never pregnant," my

healer confirmed it.

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 so quick

me out of my thoughts.

I blinked, startled. "Partner?"

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

watching too. Anita had

crowd until my

Jerek," I

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

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

laughed and rolled his eyes. "Come on, Olivia. We were kids then. You can't compare it

"Let's see about that."

breeze 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,

me, more than just the usual. I turned

Levi.

and Jerek. His expression was unreadable, but I didn't need to be a mind reader to know he wasn't happy. His gaze