Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 313: Disappointment

Olivia’s POV

Mother scoffed and gave a small shrug.

"Fine... tell us the truth," she hissed, the skepticism dripping from her tone. I could hear it clearly, but I chose to ignore it.

"I know what the triplets did to me is unforgivable—"

"I’m glad you know—" Calvin cut in sharply.

"Shut up, please," I snapped, my voice full of spite.

"Olivia... watch your tongue," Mother warned, her tone hardening. "That’s your elder brother. Ten years older than you and the Alpha of this pack."

I turned my glare to him. "Then he should act like one," I hissed back.

Mother’s eyes narrowed, that look of annoyance crossing her face again, but I ignored it.

Left to me alone, I saw no need to give them any explanation. They’d already made up their minds. But this... this wasn’t just about me. For the sake of the triplets—for the truth—I had to speak.

I drew in a slow breath, my chest tight with frustration.

"The triplets’ actions... the things they did... were because they were under a spell."

Calvin’s brows shot up, disbelief flashing in his eyes. "So I’m supposed to believe that?"

"Yes," I said firmly, my voice leaving no room for doubt. "Because I know them. I grew up with them. Those men loved me more than anybody in the world. They didn’t just care for me—they worshipped me."

Mother’s expression tightened, but I pressed on, my voice gaining strength.

"I know what real love looks like, and I know what it feels like when it’s taken away. The men I knew—the men who held me like I was the only thing that mattered—would never hurt me like that. Not in their right minds. So yes, I believe them.... Anita’s father twisted them into what you’ve heard about. But it wasn’t them."

My voice wavered slightly as I finished, but I forced myself to meet both their gazes.

"They were being controlled by a spelled letter... If you think I’m lying, then do the findings yourself."

There was a moment of silence as my words hung in the air. Then, suddenly, Calvin began to clap slowly, mockingly.

"Bravo," he drawled. "Truly... bravo."

eyes narrowed. "What’s

leaning forward slightly, "how can you be so foolish, dear little sister? So silly as to actually believe them? They are Alphas.

words hit like a slap, but I refused to flinch. I

weren’t Alphas yet. They were still heirs. Still vulnerable in ways you

humorless

can’t believe you’re this naïve," he

people I know better than anyone? Fine. But don’t stand there pretending you know my truth better than I do. You weren’t

flexed, but I didn’t

left for you to believe

don’t believe it,"

her here was supposed to be of great help to me—that she would understand me and be on my side—but

heard they are your second chance mates," she said, but I didn’t respond.

silly moves the Moon Goddess is playing at, but you are going to reject

I cut in. "I’m never doing that," I

me that look of disappointment,

you myself... see what you’ve become."

I swallowed back my pain. If I could endure all the terrible things the men I loved more than life did to me, then I can endure the hurtful words of a woman I barely met twenty-four hours

my feet, my hardened gaze locked

up to be a disappointment to you," I said, my tone

she hadn’t expected me

I didn’t mean it like

cut in, my voice rising just slightly. "You meant every word. You think I’m reckless, you think I’m naïve, you think I’m a fool for holding on to the people I love. You don’t understand me, and you don’t even want to try. You’ve already made up your mind about

mouth opened again, but I didn’t let her speak. I stepped closer to the bed, my

past few weeks, I’ve had people tell me who I should be, what I should feel, and how I should live. And I’m done. I’m done trying to fit into boxes that were never meant for me. I won’t reject them just because you say so. I won’t turn my back on what I know is the truth

softened a

"Olivia... I only—"

me to be the daughter you imagined in your head," I interrupted bitterly. "But that’s not me. And if that makes me a disappointment in your eyes,

Her lips trembled faintly.

"I truly didn’t mean—"

reshaped into someone you’ll approve of," I said coldly. "I am who I am. Whether you accept that or not

could say another word, before her voice

blink, replaced by the familiar

But it was empty.

frustration and disappointment. I didn’t even give myself time to think before I

Also empty.