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.”

raw honesty in his voice made me step back. This was the Levi few people got to see—the one behind the jokes and flirtatious

entire lives. Our birthday, our clothes, our toys—” He gestured vaguely between us. “This doesn’t feel weird because it’s always been the three of

I nodded, understanding.

not part of our unit.

know,” I said

your fated mate too?” Levi shook his

to be okay with it,” I said quickly. “I won’t accept Leo as a mate if you guys aren’t comfortable with the idea. Besides, we don’t even know if Leo wants me that way. He’s probably

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

“But—”

you to deny a part of yourself. If Leo is truly

I

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

his hands.

Leo not wanting you,” Levi added, a hint of his usual playfulness returning. “He might be hung up on Helena, but I’ve seen how he looks at you.

in silence for a moment, the tension gradually easing

I suggested suddenly. “Clear our

lit up. “Now that’s the best idea I’ve

both stepped off the porch and began removing our clothes. The night air kissed my bare

wolf take over, feeling the familiar rush of my bones shifting and reforming. Seconds later, I stood on four paws, shaking out my silver-gray fur. Beside me, Levi’s massive black wolf towered over my smaller frame, his

with his muzzle before taking off into the trees. I followed close behind, reveling in the freedom of running through the forest. The scent of pine and earth filled my nostrils

path that seemed strangely familiar. We ran for what felt like hours but

me. A crystal-clear pond reflected the starry sky, surrounded by

to his human form, and

I said breathlessly, looking around.

finished, his voice soft. “When

first time I saw your wolves,” I murmured, memories

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