Fated To Not Just One But Three novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53: Still Want Her

Levi's POV

I was taking one of my normal strolls when I walked into Olivia saving a drowning child. I was moved by instinct and handed my shirt to her, but she bluntly refused. I felt my heart clench at her refusal, but I masked my emotions.

From where I stood, I watched the mother of the child fall to her knees, thanking Olivia over and over for saving her baby's life. When Olivia met my eyes, she stared at me blankly and walked away.

Where I stood, I realized something… something I didn't want to realize. I wanted Olivia back… I wanted us to go back to how things were. Fuck, I really wanted to spend time with her. I wanted her attention.

Despite everything, despite the pain she has caused, despite how she tore my heart, Despite the nights I cried for the first time in my damn life because of her. I still wasn't able to stop loving her.

Watching Olivia hold that child close to her chest, soaked and shivering from the water, refusing even the smallest help from me… it shattered all the walls I'd built around my heart.

And made me realize I still loved her.

I didn't want to. I tried not to. But seeing her like that—brave, selfless, beautiful—it all came flooding back. Every moment with her.Every fight. Every night I stayed awake thinking about her. And fuck, no matter how hard I tried to bury it, the truth wouldn't stop screaming inside me.

I wanted her back.

But I couldn't tell anyone. Not Louis. Not Lennox. Not after how I cursed her, after I swore I hated her. They'd laugh in my face. Call me weak. Pathetic.

"Then you shouldn't fucking care," my wolf snapped inside me.

I clenched my jaw but didn't respond.

Moving to the other side of the training field, I ran into Louis and Lennox near the training barracks. They were standing near the open field, arms crossed, mid-conversation when I approached.

"Levi," Louis said, shooting me a suspicious look. "You've been spacing out a lot lately. Is it about Olivia?"

My heart skipped.

"What?" I asked too quickly.

Louis raised a brow, smirking. "Well, after you trained with her on the field, you've been acting strange. You're not… catching feelings again, are you? I remember what you told me yesterday, that you wanted her. Is that right?"

The words hit me like a punch to the gut. I felt the heat rush to my face, my skin suddenly feverishly hot as shame crept up my neck. My throat tightened, making it hard to breathe, let alone speak. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, a loud drumbeat that felt like it might give me away.

I forced a cold laugh, though it came out hollow. "You think I'd fall for her again?" I said, my voice laced with forced mockery. "Hell no. Why would I want someone like her? I hate Olivia, and it will remain that way."

Louis raised a suspicious brow at me. "But you told me…"

"Ignore it! I spat.

Louis and Lennox exchanged glances, and I couldn't tell if they believed me or not. I didn't stick around long enough to find out. I turned on my heel and walked off before they noticed my discomfort.

Back in my room, I slammed the door shut and paced the floor like a caged animal. My wolf wouldn't stop growling inside me.

"Coward. Weakling."

"Shut up," I muttered, dragging a hand through my hair.

"You want her, but you're too ashamed to admit it."