Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 264: Attention

Olivia’s POV

For a moment, I thought they would protest, stand their ground, challenge Calvin, and refuse to leave. And that terrified me. Because just looking at Calvin... I could tell he was close to losing it. His hands were still clenched, his breathing uneven. I had never seen him that angry before, but something told me... if he snapped, it would be catastrophic.

Thankfully, they didn’t push it.

One by one, the triplets gave a reluctant nod, turned around, and walked out.

The moment the door clicked shut behind them, silence fell like a heavy curtain. My wolf whimpered inside me, pacing restlessly, and a strange discomfort bloomed in my chest. She was still howling. Mates...

But I shut her out. I buried the ache deep and kept my face unreadable—even though inside, I was falling apart.

A few seconds passed before Calvin exhaled deeply and turned to me. The anger on his face was gone, replaced with concern. His eyes softened as they landed on me.

"You okay?" he asked gently.

"Yes," I lied.

But I wasn’t okay. Not even close.

I had just confirmed that I was related to the triplets... that our families were sworn enemies... and somehow, impossibly, they were my second chance mates.

The Moon Goddess must really enjoy messing with me.

I hesitated, then asked the question burning in my chest. "Calvin... what happened between our families?"

His jaw tensed slightly, but he shook his head.

"Today is a joyful day," he said calmly. "Let’s not ruin it with old grudges. I’ll tell you everything... soon. Just not tonight."

I wanted to press further. I needed to know. But I could see it in his eyes—he wasn’t going to say more right now.

So I let it go. For now.

He reached for my hand. "Come. Let’s go back to the party. Your guests are waiting."

I didn’t want to. I didn’t feel like celebrating. But I forced a smile, nodding.

Calvin led me back to the hall, and the moment we stepped in, I realized the party had come alive again. Music floated through the air. Glasses clinked. Laughter echoed in distant corners. Guests were chatting, dancing, and sipping wine.

second my presence was

died down. Heads

entire room’s attention

It was suffocating.

hand in support before letting go, nodding toward

a breath and nodded slowly, lifting my

they began to

One by one.

a respectful bow, his eyes dark and intense. "Alpha Kade of the Red Fang Pack," he introduced himself. "It’s an honor

a polite smile and

regal vampire lord with silver hair and piercing blue eyes. "Lord Vadim of the Eastern Blood Court," he said with a small smirk, taking my hand and pressing a kiss to it. "You’re

my hand quickly, trying to mask my discomfort. "Thank you

Beta from the Northern Wastes followed, then a warlock draped in midnight-blue robes. A

charm, others with flattery. Their titles varied, but they all

Their eyes.

unsettling hunger.

with admiration. Some tried to hide it behind respect, but it

They all wanted me.

inside me, restless and agitated. She didn’t

silent. Composed. Trying my best not to think of the

and found that same vampire who had caught my eye when I first entered. He stood a few feet away, deep in conversation with a woman in

Straight at me.

Our eyes locked.

I froze. Caught.

heat crawled up my neck. What was wrong with me? Why was I

me, nodding politely even though I had no idea what he was saying. My thoughts were a

is he,

hold back my curiosity, I blurted, "Who is that man?" I asked the Beta in front of me while my eyes flicked back to the vampire’s direction.

Frederick," the Beta responded. "A vampire lord. One

My eyebrows raised. "But he doesn’t

smirked faintly. "That’s the thing about vampires. They stop aging after a certain point. He’s well

parted in silent

not to stare

was little, vampires were the monsters in bedtime stories. Creatures of the dark. Enemies of werewolves. I still remembered those stories clearly—wolves and vampires at

vampires vowed to drink only animal blood or blood delivered from hospitals. Some went years without needing it at all. Most only required it