Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 406

Chapter 406: Apology

Olivia’s POV

I went speechless... Of course I won’t mind... I hated the idea of me and Frederick having dinner alone or being seen alone with him, but then the realization that Frederick suggested that Selene could come with us was something unexpected....

This was Frederick—the same man who had cornered me with his obsession, who had sworn fire and brimstone if I didn’t belong to him. The same man who had snarled and threatened to tear down everything I loved if I dared to reject him.

And now?

Here I was, playing my part, pretending to want him, and he was the one suggesting she should come along. Suggesting Selene—Selene—could join us at dinner.

It felt wrong. Twisted. Like somehow, I had become the third wheel in a game I was supposed to control.

I forced a smile. "Of course I don’t mind," I said sweetly, though every word burned on my tongue. "Why would I?"

Selene’s lashes fluttered, and the faintest curve of triumph touched her lips. Frederick didn’t notice it, too busy pouring another glass of wine like this was all normal.

"I’ll go home and get something to wear," I said flatly. Frederick only gave a small nod, swirling his drink before taking another slow sip.

That was it. No protest. No insistence. No promise to provide me with anything.

Before I could fully process that, Selene’s soft little voice slipped into the air. "I... I don’t have anything proper to wear."

And without missing a beat, Frederick leaned forward, his eyes softening. "Don’t worry about that," he said smoothly. "I’ll get you a dress."

The words made me raise a brow.

A dress. For her.


to say the same thing to me. To at least glance my way, acknowledge me. But nothing

but Frederick said nothing about getting me a dress. It’s not like I wanted one... but he was supposed to at least say it... he was supposed to put me first and not Selene... I’m the one he wants... the one he is obsessed with,

obvious, and I don’t care. But my fear is Selene. What if she falls in love with him too? Then what happens to our plan? Of course Selene wouldn’t

the room any longer, I teleported back to my

the room.

walls of my old room in Nightshade

good

frowned. "Good?

maybe, he’ll finally let go of you. Isn’t that what you wanted? To

Free. That was the dream, wasn’t

then, another fear pricked at me. What if Selene fell for him too? What if she stopped caring about the plan,

over my face, groaning. "This is a mess," I muttered

stubborn. "It could still be the key to your freedom. If his obsession shifts to her, he


ceiling. My heart was torn

disguise...

open, and I frowned, glancing at it, because I

spat, glaring at him as he

stayed at the doorway, his hand gripping the frame. For a moment, I thought he would turn and leave. Then, with a deep breath, he crossed the room and sat beside me, his shoulders heavy.

the words failing him for one

expected. It’s heavy. He

expected to get one

"You weren’t

I thought I was doing the right thing. I thought being away from the triplets would keep you safe, keep you from being hurt again. I told myself I was protecting you. Now I see how wrong I was. I see

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