Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 99: Miss Her

Lennox's POV

The moment Olivia stepped into the bathroom, the room fell into a heavy silence. Louis stood rigidly by the bed, Levi looked like he was forcing himself not to move, and I—well, I couldn't stop staring at the door she'd just vanished behind.

My wolf was restless. My heart was worse.

Then the door creaked open.

She stepped out slowly, and time stopped.

The dress hugged her body like it was made just for her. The midnight blue fabric shimmered with every step she took, flowing like water, clinging to her waist, showing off every soft curve. The sheer sleeves gave her an air of grace, while the neckline dipped just low enough to make my throat go dry.

She looked… stunning.

No, she looked like she belonged on a throne, not in this room—like a queen. Our queen.

I didn't realize I was staring until Levi nudged my side and whispered, "Close your mouth, Lennox."

I ignored him.

She stood in front of us, arms crossed again, but not as tightly this time. She raised a brow. "Well?"

"You look…" I cleared my throat, unable to stop myself from stepping forward. "You look perfect."

She rolled her eyes, but I saw the pink rising on her cheeks.

Louis opened his mouth like he wanted to say something, then just gave a slow nod, his eyes still locked on her.

Then I spotted the last piece we hadn't given her yet—the diamond necklace, resting on top of the box. I picked it up carefully and walked over to her.

"Can I?" I asked.

second, hesitating. Then, without a

against her skin as I clasped the necklace around her neck. She shivered slightly, and

just a little. "It's beautiful," I said softly, "but not

to face me again, her

very good at flattery, Lennox," she said softly, then looked away from me and toward

stunning, but it wasn't just the dress. It was her. And for a heartbeat, I wanted to forget everything. I wanted to forget that she'd hurt me, that things had fallen apart. I wanted to pretend we were in good terms, just like we were before.

she would've been throwing out snarky remarks like, "The clothes don't even look good," or, "Bet

was quiet. And I missed that, I

his throat gently. "You look beautiful, Olivia. And not because of the

a long, unreadable look. "You're all acting

we didn't know what was

"Thanks for the gift." She sounded

I didn't want to leave. I wanted to stay, right here, and keep looking at

you should go. Anita's sick and needs your attention.

exchanged a look with my brothers. A silent agreement passed between us before we nodded and

was like seeing her dressed in something we chose had robbed

"So… are we getting her more gifts, or are we stopping

sighed and sat on the bed. I thought of Olivia, of how beautiful and happy she looked. She might have hidden it, but I saw it… I saw how

her more things," I muttered, rubbing a hand down my face. "That

the wall, arms crossed, his expression unreadable. "More gifts? You think that's the

his eyes thoughtful.

Something unique… something only we can gift her… something that idiot won't think of gifting her." I

felt like I was competing with whoever that

to be careful. She already thinks we're trying to manipulate her because of the

we don't give her anything seductive," Levi added quickly. "No lingerie. No perfume. Nothing

even think of buying her

a brow. "Would you have complained if