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.

A male and female would pair up and sprint through the woods. The first to return would be crowned the

me win. But all of that ended the

standing beside the triplets. She wore tight black leggings and a cropped

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

she was never pregnant," my wolf muttered

my head. The healer confirmed it. There had been blood.

and laughed at something Louis said. My chest tightened—not with

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

I blinked, startled. "Partner?"

tradition states that you get the

the triplets were watching too. Anita had her hand wrapped around

scanned the crowd until my

choose Jerek,"

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

But don't worry—I'll beat you, just like old

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

"Let's see about that."

a shiver through my skin, though it wasn't from the cold. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with anticipation. All around

me, more than just the usual. I turned slightly—and there

Levi.

but I didn't need

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