Fated To Not Just One But Three novel Chapter 29

Chapter 29: Ceremony

Olivia's POV

I sat before the dressing mirror, combing my hair, but my thoughts kept wandering. I couldn't get my mind off the kisses I shared with Louis in the woods and Lennox in my room. I knew I shouldn't think about it—that I should take my mind off it—but I couldn't. The memories wouldn't fade, and my wolf kept purring softly in my head, making it impossible to wipe them away.

A soft knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts.

"Come in," I said.

The door opened, and the two new maids the triplets had assigned to me walked in. Unlike the others, they seemed respectful—perhaps because they had only recently been employed.

"Good morning, Luna," they greeted with a bow, and I forced the best smile I could manage. These days, I had almost forgotten how to smile.

"Luna, we're here to prepare you for the ceremony. It's almost starting," Nora, the younger maid with short blonde hair, said.

I turned away from the window, confusion evident on my face. "A ceremony?" I asked.

"Yes," Lolita, the older maid with curly black hair, replied, swallowing hard. I could see the hesitation in her eyes, like she was struggling to say what needed to be said. After a moment, she spoke, her voice low and uneasy. "Today, the Alphas are taking Miss Anita as their concubine."

I froze, my fingers gripping the comb tightly as Lolita's words sank in. So soon? The triplets were really doing it? They couldn't even give it time—they were taking Anita as their concubine just three days after our marriage?

My wolf let out a furious growl in my head, and I clenched my jaw to keep from letting the sound slip out. My chest ached, and my hands trembled slightly, but I forced myself to remain composed.

"It's happening today?" I asked, my voice calm and cold, though my heart was pounding.

Lolita lowered her gaze, clearly uncomfortable. "Yes, the ceremony is about to begin."

Anger surged through me, and I bit down on my lower lip to keep myself from screaming.

"Can I not go?" I asked, hoping for any way out.

Lolita shook her head. "Sorry, Luna, but you have to be there. In fact, the Alphas specifically asked us to come get you."

My frown deepened. "Those bastards," I muttered under my breath. They wanted to humiliate me in front of the pack, to show everyone how much they loved Anita and how little they wanted me. Who takes a concubine just three days after marriage?

Swallowing my pain, I nodded to the maids. They moved closer, and I forced myself to sit still as they began preparing me. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions—anger, betrayal, humiliation. My wolf continued to growl softly in my head, restless and hurt. I hated how vulnerable I felt—how exposed and broken I must look to them.

As Lolita gently braided my hair, I caught sight of my reflection in the mirror. My eyes looked hollow, the light in them dimmed, and I barely recognized myself. I knew this would happen from the beginning, but somehow I had hoped—foolishly—that it wouldn't.

I could still feel the warmth of their lips on mine—the way Louis had kissed me so tenderly but possessively in the woods, as if I was something precious to him. And Lennox… his kiss had been rough and demanding, almost like he wanted to claim me. I knew I shouldn't think about it. I knew I shouldn't want them. Yet, I couldn't help it.

I gritted my teeth as Nora slipped a blue gown over my shoulders. It was stunning—rich sea-blue velvet with intricate gold embroidery along the neckline and sleeves. It matched my eyes, but right now, I didn't care. I didn't want to look beautiful for them. I didn't want to play their little game of showing the world how content I was while they flaunted Anita like a prized possession.