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

the night held—I would

smile that was meant to reassure me, he led me out of

the unfamiliar view. This territory... this home... it was supposed to be mine, yet it still felt like a dream I hadn’t

along the path, dressed sharply, their expressions respectful as they

pack hall. Grand, tall, and

My heart fluttered.

my

throat was dry. "As I’ll

opened... and

turned to us as

sharp suits, adorned with jewels and silks. A soft hum of whispers rose in the air as I stepped in beside my

My eyes widened slightly.

to compose myself,

echoed from the

"Is that her?"

"The lost one?"

more beautiful in

let it get to me, but it was overwhelming. My grip on

leaned down to whisper, "You’re doing

grateful smile, then turned my gaze across the room again—until my eyes

near the back, away from the main crowd. Pale skin, sharp features, dressed in a perfectly tailored

in my

at Calvin. "Who

followed my gaze. "Him?" he murmured. "He’s a vampire. One of the

I stiffened slightly.

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

deeper than curiosity—it felt... knowing. Like he could see things

I looked away quickly.

could still feel his gaze burning on the

the room. A single table stood

the skirt of my red dress with trembling hands. Calvin stood beside me, raising a hand slightly to draw the attention of

his voice deep and commanding. "Tonight, you are not just attending another

the pride in his expression. But as he continued speaking, something stirred inside me.

rose

She howled.