Fated To Three Betrayed By All Until She Rose (Leilani) by Ahvahh novel Chapter 125

**Healing Slowly But Surely**

**By R. Joseph**

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Another bloody lie.

Caelum.

Mad and jealous.

Those two words encapsulated the whirlwind of emotions swirling within me at that very moment.

I couldn’t stand the sight of Leilani parading her relationship with Frostclaw right in front of us, as if it were the pinnacle of achievement. It was infuriating. I loathed how she wouldn’t even spare me a glance without her expression darkening, her frown a stark reminder of my own inadequacy. Her indifference cut deeper than any physical wound, but what gnawed at me the most was the overwhelming sense of despair that washed over me as I watched her basking in the warmth of another man’s embrace.

The sight of their intertwined hands sent a surge of fury coursing through my veins, a fire igniting within me that begged for retribution.

“I hate to admit it, but they really do look good together,” my wolf, Ashen, chimed in, his voice echoing within the confines of my mind. That comment alone was enough to send me spiraling into a darker abyss of rage.

“Shut up!” I snapped back at him, my voice laced with venom. He huffed in response, retreating to the furthest corner of my consciousness, and I could sense his own hurt mirroring mine.

He was just as furious as I was—if not more—at the thought of our mate being with someone else.

With a snort of disdain, I turned away from Jarek’s retreating figure, only to collide with Chalice, her cheeks flushed crimson. Instantly, a frown creased my forehead.

“What happened to you?” I whispered, concern creeping into my voice.

Chalice sniffled softly, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as she murmured, “Leilani and Alpha Frostclaw ran into me on their way out. I think it was on purpose…”

Her voice trailed off, and she held out her dress for me to see—a dark stain marred the fabric. “She said such horrible things to me and ruined my dress… and it’s Chanel!”

That wretched girl!

In an instant, the flicker of sympathy I had felt for Leilani was extinguished, replaced by a blazing fury and annoyance. “What did she say?” I demanded, my voice sharper than intended.

“You don’t need to worry about that!” Chalice insisted quickly, her tone almost desperate. “I don’t want you to waste your energy on something so trivial.”

Her words should have been soothing, but instead, they only fueled my determination to stand up for her. It was clear to me that if we didn’t put an end to Leilani’s cruel antics, she would continue to torment Chalice without a second thought.

‘Chalice can hold her own, can’t she?’ Ashen remarked, his tone dripping with skepticism. ‘She has a wolf and is strong; why does her sister always manage to bully her so easily?’

I mulled over his words for a moment, but before I could formulate a response, Chalice’s hands found their way around my neck, pulling me into a warm embrace.

“You’re not trivial,” I muttered, irritation lacing my voice. “You’ve never been trivial… and you never will be.”

“I’m so sorry,” she whispered, her voice soft and soothing, making me raise an eyebrow at her. “But I don’t want you to be mad at her. Just ignore her.”

Chalice seemed poised to say more, but today, I found myself unwilling to listen. I didn’t want to engage in a conversation that felt pointless. An unsettling sense of discomfort washed over me, an anxious energy that I couldn’t quite shake. So, I did the only thing I knew would silence her, if only for a moment.

I kissed her.

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Two days later, the first news we received from the hospital was that Kael had finally regained consciousness. Zevran and I had been enjoying breakfast when the call came in, and without a second thought, we abandoned our plates and rushed out of the house, our hearts racing with hope.

When we arrived at the hospital, I was taken aback to find Kael sitting upright in his bed, looking surprisingly well given the circumstances. He appeared pale, with bandages wrapped around his legs and head, but the sight of him alive filled me with a wave of relief.

“It doesn’t,” Zevran interjected, his voice steady and firm. “This is about basic human decency, Caelum. What we are asking of you is not too much, and it has never been. Leilani, stubborn as she may be, has respected our bond by not being with any man. We should do the same!”

Goddess, sometimes I despised Zevran.

He was always so composed, but whenever Leilani was involved, I found myself brimming with irritation.

I rolled my eyes, unable to suppress my disdain. “Now you’re just masking your feelings with this nonsense. The reason you’re both so bothered by her is that you love her, and you can’t even deny it!” I snarled, watching as the color drained from their faces.

In a swift motion, Zevran lunged at me, grabbing my collar and delivering a hard punch to my face.

“That’s for being so foolish,” he hissed, but I couldn’t help but smile through the pain. It was evident my words had struck a nerve.

Kael was the first to regain his composure, his expression twisted with a mix of emotions. “I’m not in love with her. If anything, I hate her… but unlike you, I’m considerate enough to realize how our actions affect her.”

Another bloody lie.

“I hate her too, you know!” I shot back, frustration boiling over. “And that’s why I don’t give a damn about being considerate! You both are either foolish or lying to yourselves!”

The silence that enveloped us was deafening, thick with tension, and I could practically hear the rapid thumping of their hearts.

When Zevran finally stepped forward, his eyes darting between Kael and me knowingly, he said something that sent shockwaves through the air. “Since you both hate her so much and love Chalice, why don’t we just let her go? Why don’t we reject her?”

Before he could even finish his thought, I screamed, “No!” It wasn’t until I shouted that I realized Kael had echoed my sentiment.

We had both voiced our disagreement in unison.

And in that moment, it became painfully clear that we were all just bloody liars.