Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Full Circle

(Trigger Warning: This Chapter contains explicit content and is intended for mature readers.)

“Levi?” I called softly.

He didn’t turn around immediately. His shoulders remained tense, his gaze fixed on the darkening forest. The usual playfulness that defined him was nowhere to be seen.

“Hey,” he finally said, his voice lacking its typical energy.

I stepped closer, wrapping my arms around myself against the evening chill. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” he answered too quickly.

“Levi,” I said gently, moving to stand beside him. “I know you better than that.”

He sighed, running a hand through his dark hair—a gesture so similar to what Liam had done moments earlier that my heart ached at the reminder of their connection as triplets.

“It’s nothing,” he insisted, but his clenched jaw said otherwise.

I placed my hand on his arm. “Please talk to me.”

Levi finally turned to look at me, his green eyes stormy with emotion. “What do you want me to say, Hazel? That I’m thrilled about sharing you with someone else? With Leo of all people?”

His voice cracked slightly on Leo’s name, and I felt a pang of guilt pierce my chest.

“I just want you to be honest with me,” I whispered.

Levi exhaled sharply, his shoulders slumping. “Fine. I hate it, okay? I absolutely hate it.”

back. This was the Levi few people got to see—the one behind the jokes

We’ve shared everything our entire lives. Our birthday, our clothes, our

I nodded, understanding.

He’s not part of our unit. He’s our cousin we didn’t even know

I

be okay with him being your fated mate too?” Levi shook

I said quickly. “I won’t accept Leo as a mate if you guys aren’t comfortable

he reached out to grab my hands. “No, no, don’t do that,” he said urgently. “Don’t make promises

“But—”

you to deny a part of yourself. If Leo is truly your fated mate too, then...” He swallowed hard. “Then I’ll learn to

will?” I

lips quirking up slightly. “That’s the best I can offer right

his hands.

might be hung up on Helena, but I’ve seen how he looks at

moment, the tension

a run?” I suggested suddenly.

eyes lit up. “Now that’s the best

The night air kissed my bare skin as I folded

reforming. Seconds later, I stood on four paws, shaking out my silver-gray fur. Beside me, Levi’s massive black wolf towered

trees. I followed close behind, reveling in the freedom of running through the forest. The scent of pine and earth filled my nostrils as we weaved between

strangely familiar. We ran for what felt like hours but was probably only minutes, until we reached a small clearing bathed

washing over me. A crystal-clear pond reflected the starry sky, surrounded by wildflowers that glowed

to his human form, and

said breathlessly,

his voice soft. “When you ran away

first time I saw your

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