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?"

wants me back in her pack," I lied, forcing the words out without

itself deep

"You’re lying."

caught at the sight of the anger in his

feel it," he said, his voice low but filled with annoyance. I didn’t answer. I didn’t need

his hand, now wilting from the way his

angry with me. Not when I know

to the small table by the window and placed the gifts

looking at me.

another word, he turned and walked out, closing the door behind. With a

growled angrily inside

now... tell him you can

I quickly packed my few belongings. My heart was racing, my panic was increasing... I felt that strange

spotted Gabriel giving quiet orders to a group of men. His brows knitted when he noticed me with my bags,

turned and saw Abigail wheeling herself toward

brow furrowed. Why was she sounding this way? I thought she was supposed

that’s what you wanted..." I began, but she cut me

of you to think that is what I want," she spat, her voice trembling

fear twisted through my stomach. Still, I forced myself to stand tall. I wouldn’t show it. I wouldn’t let them see

with annoyance. "That’s enough, Abigail!" he

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

My heart jumped. What?

frowned, his jaw tightening. "Stop

she cut in, her eyes 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 this weakness destroy