Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 97: Gifts

Olivia's POV

It had been a day since I returned from the Shadow Pack, and I hadn't left my room.

Not that the triplets had grounded me—no, it was simply that I didn't want to leave. I didn't want to see their faces.

I wished they would just accept my rejection, be with Anita, and let me move on with my life. But no. They were like predators, and I was their prey. I knew they were never going to let me go.

Sighing heavily, I pulled away the blanket. Lately, something had felt… off. There was a strange sensation inside me, something I couldn't quite explain, but deep down, I knew something wasn't right.

Dragging myself from the bed, I crossed the room and pushed the curtains aside. I opened the windows and inhaled the fresh morning breeze. My gaze swept over the pack—the towering trees, the distant forest—and a heavy sigh slipped from my lips.

I used to adore this place. It had once been my home. But now? Now, all I wanted was to forget everything and leave this place behind.

Start a new life…

There was so much outside these walls. So many people—good people—who wouldn't see me as the daughter of a thief, who wouldn't hate me the way the triplets did. Men like Alpha Gabriel.

I knew it was too soon to think that way, but Alpha Gabriel seemed like a good man. And the way he looked at me… it reminded me of how the triplets used to look at me once, years ago.

I wished I could see him again.

But I knew that wouldn't happen anytime soon.

The triplets would never let me leave this mansion alone ever again.

A soft knock echoed against my door, pulling me from my thoughts. I already knew who it was—Lolita and Nora, my personal maids. I straightened up and called out quietly, "Come in."

The door creaked open and the two girls stepped inside. But instead of the usual tray of food or fresh linens, they were both carrying armfuls of surprises. Boxes wrapped with golden ribbons, hangers filled with stunning dresses and glittering shoes, and a large bouquet of white roses—my favorite. My brows knitted in confusion.

"What's going on?" I asked, stepping forward slowly.

Lolita smiled shyly. "The Alphas sent these… each of them," she said, setting down the clothes on the velvet chaise.

Nora nodded and placed the roses gently on my dresser, beside the unopened chocolates. "These are from Alpha Louis. He said he remembered that white roses and dark chocolate are your favorite."

hitched. So

carefully lifted the lid. "This one is from Alpha Lennox," she said softly, pulling out a velvet-lined case filled with stunning jewelry. Diamonds, pearls, and

Levi. He said… well, he didn't say much. Just that he noticed your

know what to feel—anger, confusion, or the unwanted warmth crawling into my heart. They hurt me… broke me. And now? Now they

me… part of me still remembered

were they

off to the Shadow

they were… sending

the gifts that would make any woman's heart melt but not mine… I felt something

Lolita and Nora, who seemed even more excited about it than I

my eyes, I felt my

This was too surprising.

Something was definitely wrong.

turned to the girls, who were still smiling

surprising," I said slowly, crossing my arms. "Don't you think something's wrong

quick, guilty glances, and to

apron. "We, um,

quickly, her voice dropping to a whisper, as if she was sharing a great secret. "You know, during

beat. Full moon? My mind raced, calculating quickly—and realization

full moon was happening

lights in the sky—they were dangerous times, especially for marked females like

went into heat. Our bodies craved the touch of our mates with an intensity that

satisfy us… it was said some females went as far as sleeping with other

big frown etched

Now it made sense.

weren't

were pretending—playing nice—because they wanted me to let them

didn't want to risk me turning

Anger boiled inside me.

could they

to trick me like

turned around sharply, making Lolita and