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.

and her eyes snapped

tears spilled freely as I leaned closer. "It’s me,

lips trembling as if trying to form words. The seer’s voice softened. "She’s back... but weak. You

was seeing a ghost, but even in that confused state, I could see the look of reconciliation

me... can you hear me?"

on her own..." the

on her. My mother’s gaze drifted past me, scanning the room before settling on the

her

you," she whispered,

eyes as I nodded and took

it’s me... your daughter...

soft glow as tears gradually gathered in them. Her lips trembled, and then, with a sudden burst of emotion, she reached

wrapped tightly around me, pulling me into her

meet you," she whispered against my ear, her voice

I broke. Completely.

my head in her shoulder, inhaling the faint

here, Mama... I’m really here," I choked out,

her touch gentle but filled with a hunger only a mother

voice breaking. "I thought... I’d never

fiercely, pulling back just enough to look

smile. "Let her rest now, Olivia. She needs time to regain

still holding

though searching for something

she asked, her voice

answered

"Yes... please call

a reassuring squeeze before standing. "I’ll

Calvin leaning against the wall, his arms folded, eyes closed like he’d been holding his breath this whole

you," I

but no sound came out. Then, with slow, almost cautious steps,