Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 148: On Heat

Olivia's POV

It was 6 PM, and I could already feel my body reacting strangely. A sudden wave of heat washed over me. Discomfort prickled beneath my skin, and my nipples were already painfully hard. I swallowed hard as I curled into the bed, my heart pounding. I could feel it… my heat was coming. Soon, I'd lose control—and heaven help me, I didn't know if I'd survive it.

The door creaked open. Terrified, I looked up to see who it was, and a rush of relief hit me when I saw the maids step inside. They gave me a polite smile I couldn't return before they walked over.

"We're here to dress you and take you to the Alpha," the older one said.

I swallowed again, my throat dry.

Slowly, I shook my head and began backing up on the bed until my back hit the wall. "No… I-I don't want to see him."

The younger maid frowned, her hands holding a red dress that made my stomach twist. "You have to," she said softly, almost apologetically. "He said you must be brought to him before the moon rises."

My heart slammed against my ribs. I could already feel the ache starting in my lower belly, the warmth spreading through my core like wildfire. The room felt too hot, my skin overly sensitive. Goddess… it was happening faster than I thought.

"I'm not going," I whispered, shaking my head again, this time more firmly. "Tell him I said no."

The older maid sighed. "We don't have a choice. He gave strict orders. And if you don't come with us willingly… the guards outside will make you."

Tears burned in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. I was tired. Tired of being powerless. Tired of being dragged around like I was nothing.

"I'll scream," I said, my voice shaking. "I'll fight."

"You can try," the older maid said, almost sadly. "But that heat coming on… it's going to get worse. You won't even be able to resist him. And he knows that."

They stepped closer.

I slapped their hands away. "Don't touch me!"

The younger maid flinched, then dropped her gaze.

"Fine," I snapped. "I'll go. But I'll dress myself."

They both looked surprised, then nodded.

I grabbed the dress from her hand. Even touching it felt like betrayal to the triplets, like silently agreeing to be a sacrifice. Turning my back to them, I slipped it on with shaking fingers. My body was on fire, my limbs trembling, and I could barely get the fabric over my skin.

I didn't check the mirror.

care

have to sleep with a stranger. And my mates weren't

shoulder. Her eyes swept over my shaking form. "You look like you're being

what this is. I don't even know who this man is. What if he hurts me? What if…"

in firmly, sounding certain. "The Alpha

"You say that like

younger maid added. "He's not cruel.

I frowned.

people well. Be glad he's the one who

echoed, shaking my head. "Lucky to be bought like cattle? Lucky to be offered

They didn't answer.

rubbed my fingers over the choker wrapped around my neck.

something close to a smile. "He is. He just

My eyes widened. "Thirty-five?"

They both nodded.

was right when I

whispered. Goddess. It hasn't even been three

I said

his age… he did look

myself for thinking it, but something about him stirred me—even through the

to risk it.

said, her voice

him well. The Alpha, I mean. What about

expressions changed, frowns etching on

our place to speak about that," the older maid

tighter. What kind of man was I being taken to? Why wouldn't

there was a soft

turned toward me.

moved to open

I didn't feel ready.

Not even close.

back and followed them anyway. Because

I followed, my heart pounding. Every step toward his room

was already

nipples were sore just from brushing against the thin fabric of the dress. I wanted to cry. I didn't want this. I

had no

small nod, then pushed it open. Warm light spilled out into the hall. I could smell something masculine inside—strong, spicy, and clean. It hit me straight in the

she said gently. "He's