Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 208: A Call From Them

Olivia’s POV

"Perhaps she’s heard the rumors... maybe she knows I was once mated—married—to the triplets. Maybe that’s why she isn’t happy with me being here. Maybe she doesn’t want me for her brother..."

If that was the case, then... I understood her.

A soft knock pulled me from my thoughts. I inhaled quietly, and from the scent alone, I already knew it was Gabriel.

"Come in," I called gently. "The door’s open."

The door creaked as it pushed open. Gabriel stepped in and closed it quietly behind him. He gave me a warm, welcoming smile before walking over to the bed and sitting beside me.

"So... do you like your room?" he asked.

I smiled and nodded. "Yes. But it’s a bit too extravagant for someone like me," I added with a small laugh.

Gabriel chuckled. "You deserve more than that, Olivia," he said, his tone sincere.

I looked down, his words making my heart warm for a moment. A comfortable silence settled between us—quiet, but not awkward. Just peaceful.

Then Gabriel’s eyes lifted to my neck.

"Their marks..." he said softly, "they’re gone."

I instinctively raised a hand to my neck and nodded. I had almost forgotten about them. The mating marks. The ones I had carried for months. They had vanished after the rejection.

"Yes," I said, my voice low, but loud enough for him to hear. "I rejected them. A couple of hours ago."

Gabriel’s eyes widened in surprise, as if he hadn’t expected that.

There was a pause, and then he leaned in slightly, his voice gentler now. "And... are you happy, Olivia?"

I opened my mouth to answer quickly—too quickly. "Yes," I said with a smile.

But deep down, I felt something twist inside me.

Was I really happy?

Or was I just trying to convince myself I was?

Gabriel reached for my wrist and gently traced his fingers along the bracelet I wore. "This is beautiful," he murmured, admiring it.

I looked down at it too, my chest tightening.

"It’s a gift," I replied quietly. "From them..."

The words left a bitter taste in my mouth. Slowly, I unclasped the bracelet, my fingers trembling slightly. I stared at it for a second longer before placing it gently on the bed beside me.

"I don’t want anything that reminds me of them," I whispered.

energy shifted—subtle, but I felt it. His

behind my ear. His touch was soft, careful, like he was afraid I’d pull away. My breath hitched slightly, and before I could process

His lips met mine.

face, holding me there like he didn’t want to let go. And for a second, I let myself melt into it. I let myself believe I

the moment didn’t

me tensed. My body stiffened, and I pulled

softly, trying not to make it sound like

blinked, stunned at first, then quickly nodded and

rubbing the back of his neck. "I got carried away.

murmured, forcing a

his shirt. "I’ll let you get some

nodded. "Yes. Thank

me one last lingering look, then turned and walked toward the door. I watched him go, guilt slowly creeping into my

to be turned away like that. He

do this.

part of me felt bad for how things ended just now...

quickly picked up my phone and dialed a number. It rang a few times

on the other end of the call. It was Lolita’s

firmly, sitting up straighter on the bed. My heart beat faster just saying the words out loud. "My father isn’t dead. He’s alive. And I

a short pause on the other end

repeated, surprised. "Are you sure,

details yet, but I know he’s out there. Someone’s been lying to me... and I need the

start digging immediately," he said. "Do you have anything else I can use? A name? A

whispered. "But I believe Sir Damon may know

"And I’ll update you as soon

breathed,

the bed, staring up at the ceiling, my thoughts

to find

was alive and never contacted us.

Why?

I wasn’t born with them, and no one in my lineage had

Suddenly, my phone rang.

up quickly. The screen

That was strange.

Nora, Lolita, Gabriel, and Lolita’s

screen for a second. Then I

"Hello?" I said cautiously.

brief pause on

I heard a

voice that made my whole chest

"Olivia..."

Lennox.

froze, my hand trembling

begging. "Don’t hang up. I won’t bother you

throat tightened.

link," he added, his voice cracking slightly, "but... we wanted to hear