Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 244: Should Be Thankful

Olivia’s POV

My eyes widened as I struggled to wrap my head around what Alpha Damien had just said.

"Now can you move away?" he groaned, already reaching for the door.

But I shook my head stubbornly. "No."

There was no way I was letting him leave. Not until I had answers. I couldn’t keep living in the dark.

"I have more questions to ask," I said firmly.

The look he gave me made it clear he was running out of patience—but I didn’t care.

"Why did you kill her?" I demanded. "You killed her... just for this, didn’t you? To make all this work?"

Alpha Damien’s eyes darkened. An irritated frown settled over his expression.

"And what makes you think I killed her?" he asked coldly.

I hesitated.

He stepped closer, his voice sharp with anger now. "What do you take me for, Olivia? A monster? A heartless man who slaughters innocent girls for convenience? Is that how you see me?"

I didn’t answer.

He scoffed, the anger in him growing deeper. "You should be on your knees thanking me."

"What?" I breathed, confused.

"I saved your fucking life," he snapped. "And I’m not just talking about Alpha Gabriel. You think he’s the only one who wants you gone?"

My brows furrowed deeper.

He pointed to the window like he could still see the crowd below. "There are people in this pack... and beyond... who would pay anything to see you dead. You don’t even know the half of it."

I swallowed hard.

"Being dead to them," he continued bitterly, "is the only thing keeping you alive. You should be grateful, Olivia. You’re safe. You’re breathing. And you get to keep your heart beating because of me."

to respond, but he didn’t give

time you want to accuse someone of murder, think carefully," he said, voice low and full of anger. "Because not everyone who lies to you is trying

back and reached

before walking out and

like that, I was

What did he mean?

together. The truth felt like a puzzle with half the pieces purposely hidden—and

the world? And if so... why were there people determined to kill

hear the murmurs, the music, the quiet sound of people

And somewhere in that stillness... I drifted

———

I opened my eyes again, the room was

through the curtains, casting pale shadows across the walls. I blinked slowly, my throat parched and dry. I sat up, groggy and disoriented. The clock on the wall told me it was

must’ve

stood and padded

hallways were quiet now. Everyone must have

the stairs, I slowed down,

a little farther and peeked from behind the

in the living room, standing in front

looked nervous, arms

And facing her—was Levi.

was stony, jaw tight,

my breath and

staying in your room," Levi

Anita flinched.

arms. "We don’t want to see your face. Not right

skipped

sounded... broken. Tired. Like grief had hollowed something

nodded slowly, biting her lip.

didn’t say

just turned and walked off,

before either of them could see

by the fireplace and I couldn’t go back

my footsteps, she looked up and stared at me blankly... she believed I was

the vibrant Anita I once knew seemed

her voice barely above

instinct was to ignore her and keep walking—but I couldn’t. That would seem