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.”

me step back. This was the Levi few people got to see—the one behind the jokes and flirtatious

our entire lives. Our birthday, our clothes, our toys—” He gestured vaguely between

I nodded, understanding.

bitter. “He’s not us. He’s not part of our unit. He’s our cousin we

know,” I

being your fated mate too?” Levi shook his head, laughing without humor.

aren’t comfortable with the idea. Besides, we don’t even know if Leo wants me

he reached out to grab my hands. “No, no, don’t

“But—”

upset, yes,” he admitted. “But that doesn’t mean I want you to deny a part of yourself. If

will?” I

his lips quirking up slightly.

squeezed his hands. “That’s more

kid yourself about 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. The mate bond isn’t something even he

in silence for a moment,

I suggested

up. “Now that’s the

removing our clothes. The night air kissed my bare

Seconds later, I stood on four paws, shaking out

off into the trees. I followed close behind, reveling in the freedom of running through the forest. The scent of pine and earth filled

ran for what felt like

A crystal-clear pond reflected the starry sky, surrounded by wildflowers that glowed silver in the

his human

breathlessly, looking around.

day,” Levi finished, his voice soft. “When you ran

time I saw your

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