Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 489: Healer’s Plan

Levi’s POV

I stiffened the moment I caught her scent. Honey mixed with nutmeg, faint but unmistakable. Olivia was close. Louis must’ve realized it too because he stopped mid-sentence, his expression shifting. But the damage was already done.

I turned just in time to see her step out from the corner of the hallway, one hand resting protectively on her belly, her eyes wide and full of confusion.

"Olivia," I said quietly, my chest tightening.

She looked between us, her voice trembling but sharp. "What did you mean by that, Louis?"

Louis opened his mouth to answer, but I cut in quickly. "He didn’t mean anything."

Her frown deepened. "That’s not true." She turned to Louis, her gaze demanding. "You said he acts like he doesn’t want Lennox to wake up. Why would you say that?"

Louis glanced at me, then back at her. "Oli, it’s not—"

"It’s because I don’t want you to do something reckless," I interrupted, stepping closer. "That’s all. He meant I don’t want you near Lennox because you might try to use magic again. It’s too dangerous for you and the babies."

Her lips parted slightly, as if she didn’t know whether to believe me. "So... that’s what you meant?" she asked, her gaze darting to Louis.

Louis stayed quiet, but I didn’t let the silence drag. "Yes," I said firmly, meeting her eyes. "That’s all he meant. Nothing else."

The tension lingered, heavy and uncomfortable. She stared at me for a long moment, her expression unreadable, then finally nodded, though I could see doubt flickering behind her eyes.

"Alright," she whispered softly. "If you say so."

a small smile that didn’t reach my eyes. "You should rest now, Olivia.

and walked slowly back

around the corner, I let out a shaky breath and rubbed my face with both hands. Louis stared at

one go. I knew what I was doing

going too far," my

Him too? He

for goodness’ sake. You should be on my side," I

at me. "But not with their recent development, Levi," he growled again, his voice echoing through

to use a spirit-binding ritual. Do you know what that means? They’d have to call his wolf back

that’s exactly what

teeth. "It would kill her," I hissed. "The last ritual almost did! I’m not risking her life for something that might not

healers said his heartbeat’s

my hair, pacing. "I don’t care. As long as Olivia lives, that’s

softened. "Even if that

harder than I expected. I turned toward the window, staring toward the pack land.

the price," I whispered, "then I’ll

hard, my voice shaking as I spoke again. "I

open. Louis stood there, his face hard and

he snapped. "If you won’t let Olivia do it, then let me try. We share a bond

already feeling the tension

who knows where Lennox is. You keep us out, you keep her out, and now you’re

something that’ll risk Olivia’s life or yours. Right now,

jaw tightened. His eyes glimmered with hurt and rage. "And you think that makes you right? That makes you the only one who

I didn’t answer.

Levi. Your equal. Stop treating me like some kid brother who doesn’t know what he’s doing!"