Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 306: Awake

Olivia’s POV

The seer stood across from me, her worried eyes fixed on mine. "Are you ready?" she asked for the last time.

"Yes," I breathed. "I’m ready."

She nodded once, her expression unreadable, then motioned for me to kneel beside the bed. My mother lay there, still as stone, her body pale and thin from ten years of being trapped in this cursed sleep. My hands trembled as I reached for hers.

"She’s been gone for a long time," the seer reminded me softly. "To call her back will take more than magic—it will take your spirit. Do you understand?"

"I understand," I whispered, my throat tight.

The seer began chanting in a low, rhythmic voice. Candles flickered, shadows dancing across the walls. A silver circle surrounded the bed, the runes glowing faintly as if waking from a long slumber.

"Place your palms over her heart," the seer instructed.

I did as told, pressing both hands gently against my mother’s chest. Her skin was cold, but under it, I imagined the faintest thrum of life—like a dying ember waiting to be fanned into flame.

"Call to her," the seer urged.

I closed my eyes, letting tears slip down my cheeks. Mama... it’s me. Please come back. I need you.

Heat began to build under my palms, slow at first, then stronger. My wolf stirred inside me, lending me strength. A golden glow spread from my hands, sinking into my mother’s body.

The seer’s voice rose, the ancient words flowing like a river. The glow deepened, brightening until it filled the circle with light. My body ached, my heart pounding painfully in my chest.

Her lips parted slightly.

"Mama?" I whispered, my voice trembling.

Her fingers twitched against mine. Her eyelids fluttered, just for a moment.

"She hears you," the seer said urgently. "Push harder!"

Pain lanced through me as I poured every drop of my energy into her. The light from my hands pulsed faster, stronger—until it felt like the air itself was vibrating. My breathing grew ragged, my vision blurring.

Then—

A gasp.

rose sharply, and her eyes snapped

as I leaned closer.

me, her lips trembling as if trying to form words. The seer’s voice

and held the shocked and confused gaze of my mother. She stared at me as if she was seeing a ghost, but even

you hear me?"

speak on her

mother’s gaze drifted past me, scanning the room before settling

heart pounded as I watched, unsure if she would recognize me. Then her gaze returned to mine, and a soft,

whispered, her voice

my eyes as I nodded and took

me...

those eyes that looked exactly like mine, lit up with a soft glow as tears gradually gathered in

her arms wrapped tightly around me, pulling me into her frail but

finally... meet you," she whispered against my ear, her voice shaking

I broke. Completely.

her shoulder, inhaling the faint scent of her skin that felt both strange

choked out, clutching her

hands trembled as they caressed my hair, her touch gentle but filled with a hunger only a mother could have

of this... for so long," she murmured, her voice breaking.

back just enough to look into her teary eyes. "And

standing quietly nearby, gave us a small, relieved smile. "Let her rest now, Olivia. She needs time to regain

holding

though searching for something

she asked, her voice laced with

right outside," I answered quickly. "Should

nodded quickly. "Yes... please call

squeeze before standing. "I’ll call

he’d been holding his breath this whole time. When his gaze lifted to mine, I didn’t have to say a word—he could see it in my

you," I told

no sound came out. Then, with