Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 473: Act

Selene’s POV

I sat at the edge of my bed, trying to focus on what my friend Daniel was saying, but my thoughts kept drifting. Everything had been chaos these past few days: Olivia’s ritual, Lennox’s condition, the constant tension in the air.

Daniel placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "You’re thinking about him again, aren’t you?"

I sighed, not bothering to deny it. "He is my mate, but I have to hate him, Daniel."

Daniel gave a half-smile. "You sure about that? Because your voice just softened when you said his name."

I frowned at him, but before I could reply, a familiar, faint scent drifted through the air—musky, strong, unforgettable.

Frederick.

My heart skipped painfully. I turned sharply toward the door, pulse racing. I didn’t even need to check. My wolf stirred uneasily inside me. He’s here.

Daniel followed my gaze. "What’s wrong?"

"He’s here," I whispered. "Frederick."

Daniel straightened, already sensing the tension in my voice. "Do you want me to leave?"

I hesitated, then an idea formed, wild and stupid but necessary.

"No," I said quickly. "I need your help."

His brow furrowed. "Help? With what?"

I stood up and took a shaky breath. "Pretend... pretend we’re together. That you’re with me."

"What?" Daniel blinked. "You mean—"

"Yes," I cut him off. "If he thinks I’ve moved on, maybe he’ll stop coming around. Maybe he’ll finally let me go."

Daniel hesitated. "Selene, that’s cruel."

I swallowed hard. "It’s the only way."

What do you

footsteps were closer now. "Just... play

lose my nerve, I leaned in and kissed

was awkward, rushed, but the moment our lips touched,

And there he was.

doorway, his expression one I’d never forget—shock, pain, disbelief, and rage all tangled

growling in guilt and confusion. But I

I couldn’t.

every part of me

to

Frederick’s hand gripped my arm, yanking me away from Daniel so fast

doing?" I shouted, pushing

I doing?

I said, forcing my voice to stay steady.

heavily. Then a bitter laugh escaped him,

I lifted my chin. "You have no right to question me, Frederick. What we had was a

against the wall

my voice trembling despite my defiance. "Just

he turned to Daniel,

at me for guidance.

said quickly, stepping forward. "You

step outside." He gave me a look—part worry, part warning—before walking out and quietly closing the door behind

second the door clicked, Frederick turned

"Frederick—"

get to

of me, pressing me against the wall. My breath caught in my throat. His body towered over mine, his eyes burning

me go," I said, pushing against his chest, but his grip

wasn’t hurting me, but his presence

you can replace me that easily?

back, anger and fear twisting together inside me. "I was never yours. What happened between

eyes darkened further. "It wasn’t for me,

back, my voice breaking. "I acted as if I liked you because I wanted to get closer so I could kill you." I

slowed, his

wolf stirred painfully inside me, whimpering, caught