Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 214: Can’t Leave

Olivia’s POV

I sat anxiously on my bed, my mind racing with thoughts of how to tell Gabriel that I would be leaving tomorrow. Ever since my encounter with him last night, I hadn’t been able to sleep. I felt like I was suffocating... like if I dared to close my eyes, someone would attack me. That was how terrified and panicked I had become. I couldn’t explain it, but these dark, dreadful thoughts wouldn’t leave my mind.

"Pack your things and leave... you don’t have to inform him first," my wolf urged.

Agreeing with her, I stood to my feet, ready to pack my few belongings. But then a knock came at my door, and my heart leapt into my throat. I caught the scent instantly and knew it was Gabriel. Strange... when had I started panicking at his presence?

He knocked again, and I swallowed hard, forcing my mouth to open.

"Come in," I whispered, my voice trembling. "The door’s open."

The door pushed open and Gabriel stepped in, holding a massive bouquet of red roses in one hand and two elegantly wrapped gift boxes in the other. He looked calm, like nothing really happened last night.

"I came to apologize," he said gently, closing the door behind him. "For the way I spoke to you yesterday... I was angry. But I had no right to take it out on you."

I stared at him, my lips pressed tightly together. I was supposed to feel something... gratitude, forgiveness... but I felt nothing. Just a cold, suffocating feeling that wouldn’t lift.

He moved a little closer, holding out the roses. "These are for you."

I didn’t reach for them. I didn’t even move.

"I need to leave," I said quietly.

His hand froze mid-air. "What?"

the words out without letting my gaze meet his. "She said

carved itself deep into

"You’re lying."

my breath caught at the sight of the

his voice low but filled with annoyance.

still in his hand, now wilting from

finally, his voice colder now. "Not like this. Not while you’re angry with me. Not

by the window and placed the

you time," he said without looking

turned and walked out, closing the door behind. With a pounding heart, I stared

growled angrily inside

now... tell him you can take care of

belongings. My heart was racing, my

to a group of men. His

turned and saw Abigail wheeling herself toward

Why was she sounding this way? I thought she was supposed to be

I thought that’s what you wanted..." I

is what I want," she spat,

as I tried to understand her sudden anger, but deep down, a ripple of fear twisted through my stomach. Still,

Abigail!"

for your way, Gabriel!" she hissed. "Look at you! You’ve already fallen in love

My heart jumped. What?

jaw tightening.

now wild. "She’s got you wrapped around her little finger, and you’re too blind to see it. But I see it, and I won’t let