Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 261: Second Chance Mate

Olivia’s POV

I looked... different.

Beautiful.

Stunning.

My blonde hair had been pulled into a neat bun, delicately adorned with silver pins that shimmered in the light. My face was softly dusted with powder and highlighted in all the right places, giving me a glowing, flawless finish. A bold red lipstick settled on my lips, making me look like someone I barely recognized in the mirror.

"You look so beautiful, my lady," the maid standing beside me said with a warm smile.

I gave her a soft, sad smile in return. "Thank you."

But deep down, my heart ached.

At this moment, I missed Nora and Lolita. My closest friends. My sisters in spirit. They should’ve been here, fussing over my makeup and helping me into my dress while teasing me about the night ahead.

Pain hit my chest. I hadn’t seen them when I went back to the packhouse. Had they been reassigned?

Before I could drown further in my thoughts, a knock landed softly on the door.

"Come in," I said.

The door opened, and there stood Calvin—dressed in a tailored black suit with a red tie that matched my dress. He looked every bit the noble Alpha he was, confident and poised. But when his eyes landed on me, his expression shifted.

For a moment, he just stared.

"Wow..." he said finally, stepping inside. "You look absolutely breathtaking."

A small blush crept to my cheeks. "Thank you."

He walked over, extending his arm with a smirk. "It’s time."

I hesitated for a second, then took his arm as I stood. He glanced down at me with a proud smile, but I could see the concern in his eyes too.

"Are you nervous?" he asked gently.

I let out a slow breath. "A little."

He squeezed my hand. "Don’t be. You’re stronger than anyone in that room. All you have to do tonight... is be you."

holding onto his words like

held—I would

reassure me,

I glanced around, taking in the unfamiliar view. This territory... this home... it was supposed to be mine, yet it

courtyard. Guards stood along the path, dressed sharply, their expressions respectful as they bowed

hall. Grand, tall, and lit up like royalty

My heart fluttered.

squeezed my

though my throat was

and

eyes turned to us as

jewels and silks. A soft hum of whispers rose in the air as I stepped in beside

My eyes widened slightly.

to compose myself, feeling

from the

"Is that her?"

"The lost one?"

even more beautiful in

it get to me, but

leaned down to whisper, "You’re doing great. They’re

my gaze across the room again—until my eyes landed

skin, sharp features, dressed in a perfectly tailored

my mind, her presence

shifted uncomfortably, glancing at

murmured. "He’s a vampire. One of the oldest. From the High

I stiffened slightly.

a threat," Calvin added calmly. "He’s just

deeper than curiosity—it felt... knowing. Like he

I looked away quickly.

still feel his gaze burning on the back of my

reached a raised platform at the center of the room. A single table stood there, dressed in rich velvet and gold

sat down slowly, smoothing the skirt of my red dress with trembling hands. Calvin stood beside me, raising a hand slightly to

Calvin began, his voice deep and commanding. "Tonight, you are not just attending another gathering of the supernatural elite. You are here to witness the return of someone precious—."

watching the pride in his expression. But as he continued speaking, something stirred inside me. A strange sensation tickled inside me, it was faint

wolf suddenly rose in

She howled.