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.

between us again. But this time, Gabriel’s energy shifted—subtle, but I felt it.

reached up, brushing a loose strand of hair 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 what was happening, he

His lips met mine.

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

moment didn’t

waist, drawing me closer, something inside me tensed. My body stiffened, and I pulled back gently, placing a hand on his

said softly, trying not to make it sound like rejection, though

first, then quickly nodded

his neck. "I got carried

okay," I murmured, forcing a

his shirt. "I’ll let

nodded. "Yes. Thank

walked toward

that. He was kind. Gentle.

do this. Not

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

a number. It

end of the call. It was

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 need

a short pause on the

repeated, surprised. "Are you sure,

but I know he’s out there. Someone’s been lying to me...

said. "Do you have anything else I can

I believe Sir Damon may know something. Or

update you as soon as I find

breathed, ending

lay on the bed, staring up at the

to

know why he was alive and never contacted us. Why had he been hiding? Pretending

Why?

no one in my lineage had been a healer. I had so many questions, and

Suddenly, my phone rang.

up quickly. The screen showed an

That was strange.

Lolita, Gabriel, and

hovered over the screen for a second. Then I

"Hello?" I said cautiously.

pause

a voice

made my whole

"Olivia..."

Lennox.

my hand

he said quickly, his voice soft, almost begging. "Don’t hang up. I won’t bother you again. I just... I just wanted to make sure you got

tightened.

would’ve reached out through the mind link," he added, his voice