Triple Fated: A Romance Novel

Chapter 313: Disappointment Olivia's POV Mother scoffed and gave a small shrug.

"Fine... tell us the truth," she hissed, the skepticism dripping from her tone. I could hear it clearly, but I chose to ignore it.

"I know what the triplets did tois unforgivable-" "I'm glad you know—" Calvin cut in sharply.

"Shut up, please," I snapped, my voice full of spite.

"Olivia... watch your tongue," Mother warned, her tone hardening. "That's your elder brother. Ten years older than you and the Alpha of this pack." I turned my glare to him. "Then he should act like one," I hissed back.

Mother's eyes narrowed, that look of annoyance crossing her face again, but I ignored it.

Left toalone, I saw no need to give them any explanation. They'd already made up their minds. But this... this wasn't just about me. For the sake of the triplets-for the truth-I had to speak.

I drew in a slow breath, my chest tight with frustration.

"The triplets' actions... the things they did... were because they were under a spell." Calvin's brows shot up, disbelief flashing in his eyes. "So I'm supposed to believe that?" "Yes," I said firmly, my voice leaving no room for doubt. "Because I know them. I grew up with them. Those men lovedmore than anybody in the world. They didn't just care for me-they worshipped me." Mother's expression tightened, but I pressed on, my voice gaining strength.

"I know what real love looks like, and I know what it feels like when it's taken away. The men I knew-the men who heldlike I was the only thing that mattered-would never hurtlike that. Not in their right minds. So yes, I believe them.... Anita's father twisted them into what you've heard about. But it wasn't them." My voice wavered slightly as I finished, but I forced myself to meet both their gazes.

"They were being controlled by a spelled letter... If you think I'm lying, then do the findings yourself." There was a moment of silence as my words hung in the air. Then, suddenly, Calvin began to clap slowly, mockingly.

"Bravo," he drawled. "Truly... bravo." My eyes narrowed. "What's that supposed to mean?" "It means," he said, leaning forward slightly, "how can you be so foolish, dear little sister? So silly as to actually believe them? They are Alphas. Charms and spells don't work on Alphas. That's basic knowledge." His words hit like a slap, but I refused to flinch. I forced myself to meet his gaze head-on.

"When they were charmed," I said steadily, "they weren't Alphas yet. They were still heirs. Still vulnerable in ways you clearly don't understand." Calvin's mouth tightened, a humorless smirk playing on his lips.

"I can't believe you're this naïve," he muttered. "Defending the very people who—" "Enough," I cut in sharply, my voice trembling but loud. "You think I'm naïve because I refuse to hate the people I know better than anyone? Fine. But don't stand there pretending you know my truth better than I do. You weren't there." His jaw flexed, but I didn't look away.

"I have told you the truth. It's left for you to believe it or not..." "I don't believe it," Mother cut in.

I moved my gaze in her direction and held it. For a moment, I was disappointed in her. I thought having her here was supposed to be of great help to me-that she would understandand be on my side-but from the look of things, it seems I might be wrong.

"I heard they are your second chance mates," she said, but I didn't respond. I just looked away.

"I don't know what silly moves the Moon Goddess is playing at, but you are going to reject them..." "I won't!" I cut in. "I'm never doing that," I said firmly.

Mother's brow furrowed as she gavethat look of disappointment, and despite how much it hurt, I didn't care. "I should have raised you myself... see what you've become." She sighed, disappointment dripping in her tone. Those words from her hurt... it hurt so much, but I swallowed back my pain. If I could endure all the terrible things the men I loved more than life did to me, then I can endure the hurtful words of a woman I barely met twenty-four hours ago.

Slowly, I got up on my feet, my hardened gaze locked on her.

"Well... I'm sorry I grew up to be a disappointment to you," I said, my tone sharp and loud.

She blinked, her lips parting like she hadn't expectedto respond that way.

"Olivia, I didn't mean it like that—" "Oh, but you did," I cut in, my voice rising just slightly. "You meant every word. You think I'm reckless, you think I'm naïve, you think I'm a fool for holding on to the people I love. You don't understand me, and you don't even want to try. You've already made up your mind aboutbefore you even got to know me." Her mouth opened again, but I didn't let her speak. I stepped closer to the bed, my fists curling at my sides.

"For the past few weeks, I've had people tellwho I should be, what I should feel, and how I should live. And I'm done. I'm done trying to fit into boxes that were never meant for me. I won't reject them just because you say so. I won't turn my back on what I know is the truth just to make you proud of me." Her eyes softened a little.

"Olivia... I only-" "You only wantto be the daughter you imagined in your head," I interrupted bitterly. "But that's not me. And if that makesa disappointment in your eyes, then so be it." Her lips trembled faintly.

"I truly didn't mean-" "I'm not here to be fixed or reshaped into someone you'll approve of," I said coldly. "I am who I am. Whether you accept that or not is up to you." And before she could say another word, before her voice could soften enough to makefalter, I teleported away.

The room aroundvanished in a blink, replaced by the familiar walls of Lennox's room.

But it was empty.

I frowned, my chest tightening with a strange mix of frustration and disappointment. I didn't even give myself tto think before I teleported again-this tinto Levi's room.

Also empty.

Gritting my teeth, I teleported once more, appearing in Louis's room. But it was empty.

Exhaling hard, I opened my mind link to all three of them.

"Where are you?" Lennox's deep voice cthrough first, filled with concern.

"At an Alpha meeting." Louis's voice followed, warmer but distracted.

"Heading out to take care of something. Won't be around for a bit." Then Levi's voice came, calm and curious.

"I'm in the study room. Is there something wrong?" I didn't even hesitate. I teleported straight into the study, my heart pullingtoward him like it had a mind of its own.

The moment I appeared, Levi turned towardin surprise-but before he could say a single word, I closed the distance and threw myself into his arms.

His warmth envelopedinstantly, his scent wrapping aroundlike the only safe place in the world.

His strong arms closed aroundwithout question, holdingtightly.

"Olivia... what's wrong?" he murmured into my hair.

I didn't answer. Instead, I buried my face deeper into his chest, breathing in his scent like needed it to stay standing. My fingers clutched the fabric of his shirt, refusing to let go.

He didn't pushto speak. He just held me, one hand rubbing slow, m steady circles over my back. The silence between us was heavy, but his warmth was steady - comfortingin a way nothing else could. My chest ached. My thoughts felt too loud, too sharp. I just wanted them to stop. I wanted everything to stop, just for a while.

"I'm in a bad mood," I finally whispered, my voice low and strained. "I need... something to makeforget. To make this feeling go away." His arms tightened around me, his eyes searching mine. "How?" he asked softly.

I didn't answer with words. My gaze stayed locked on his, my breathing quickening. Slowly, my hands slid down from his chest, my fingertips tracing the line of his abdomen before stopping at his waistband. "Olivia..." he murmured, but I only stepped closer, my voice dropping to a plea.

"Make love to me."