Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 449

Chapter 449: Give Him Time

Selene’s POV

Frederick took a small step toward me, his voice breaking slightly. "Selene, please... listen to me. I swear on my life—I didn’t poison your mother. I didn’t even know she was gone until now. But I’ll prove it. I’ll find whoever did this. I’ll prove my innocence to you." He looked so desperate it almost made me falter... almost.

"I don’t believe you," I said coldly.

He shook his head, his voice trembling. "You have to. Because I love you, Selene. I love you more than I’ve ever loved anyone."

A bitter laugh escaped my throat. "Love?" I scoffed. "Don’t insult me."

He looked stunned, but I pressed on. "You don’t love me, Frederick. You’re drawn to me — the same way you were drawn to her. To Hailee. Maybe that’s why you think you feel this way."

He blinked, confusion twisting across his face. "What are you talking about?"

"I’m a descendant of Hailee," I said, my voice steady even though my heart was pounding. "Through my father’s bloodline."

Frederick froze. "What?"

"Yes." I took a step closer, my voice cold. "I’m Hailee’s great-granddaughter. Just like Olivia."

flickering in them. I tilted my head slightly. "Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Maybe that’s why you’re so obsessed — because every

his head slowly, his expression torn between shock and pain. "Selene... no. That’s not

see you ever again in my life," I spat, and I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist, stopping me. His cold fingers wrapped around my warm skin, sending an involuntary shiver down my spine. My wolf stirred restlessly. It was maddening — how just his touch could ignite something in me I didn’t want to

at him because I didn’t know what


said, my voice low, shaking more

against my ear. "I’m not letting you go. Not now.

I froze.

going to prove my innocence, Selene. I will find out what really happened to your mother — and I’ll make whoever

pull my hand free, but his grip

Just a few. And if I can’t prove myself..." His voice faltered for a

deep in me, something that shouldn’t have existed. I didn’t want to care. I didn’t want to feel anything — not warmth, not hope, not love. But the way he

I whispered, my heart

gaze lingering like he was memorizing every detail of my back. Then, slowly, his fingers loosened

the words almost breaking apart in the air between us. "And

turned and

the distance, my legs gave out. I fell to my knees on the cold grass, my hands sinking into the damp earth. The scent of

my chest. My heart wouldn’t stop racing. Every word he said

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255