Fated To Not Just One, But Three Chapter 2: Accused

Olivia's POV

Pushing the door open, I t a furious-looking Lennox waiting for . His room was a ss. Clothes littered the floor, shoes thrown to each corner of the room. I was confused to see it in such a state because Lennox is a top-notch man when it cos to cleanliness; he loves everything tidy.

The mont he noticed my presence, he turned to , and our eyes t. I could see anger and hatred for in his eyes, and this baffled because, among the triplets, Lennox was the closest to when we were little. Back then, when my father was still a respectable warrior, he would bring to the pack house to watch him train, and on various occasions, my path crossed with the triplets. I was just seven years old then, and they were twelve years old, but we turned out to be great friends. In fact, I visited the pack house more often, and while my father trained other warriors, I played with the triplets.

But that was before.

Before everything fell apart.

Just like Anita, they severed all ties, acting as though we had never been friends.

"Who cleaned my room yesterday?" Lennox suddenly asked, his voice filled with rage that made my wolf whimper in fear inside .

I swallowed hard in fear and forced myself to speak. "I did."

Lennox's expression darkened, and he took another step towards , but out of fear, I instinctively took a step backward.

"Then tell , Oga," he sneered, his voice dripping with anger, "where is the diamond necklace I kept in my top drawer?"

I froze, my heart racing as Lennox's words sank in. A diamond necklace? I had no idea what he was talking about. My mind reeled, trying to recall if I had seen anything of the sort while cleaning his room. But all I could rember was organizing his scattered belongings, folding his clothes, and dusting the surfaces. There had been no necklace in the drawer.

"I... I didn't see any necklace," I stamred, my voice trembling as I t his accusing gaze.

Lennox's eyes narrowed. "Don't lie to , Oga," he growled, his tone laced with anger. "The necklace didn't just grow legs and walk out of the drawer."

"I'm not lying!" I protested, panic creeping into my voice. "I cleaned the room, but I didn't take anything. I swear!"

He closed the distance between us instantly, towering over with his imposing fra. "You expect to believe that?" he snapped. "You and your kind are all the sa. Thieves and liars."

His words hurt , and I felt my wolf stir with anger, but I quickly suppressed her. Defending myself against Lennox in this state would only escalate things.

"I didn't take it," I repeated, my voice steadier this ti. "You can search if you don't believe . Check my room. Check anywhere you want. I have nothing to hide."

Lennox studied , his jaw clenched tight. For a mont, I thought he might strike , but instead, he turned and began tearing through the room, pulling open drawers, throwing clothes onto the floor, and overturning furniture searching for the necklace.

I stood there, my lips pressed together as I fought to hold back my tears. The Lennox I had known as a child, the boy who had taught to climb trees, The boy who used to teach how to swim, who used to protect from his brothers' pranks, was gone. In his place was a cold, bitter man who saw as nothing more than a thief and a liar.

Minutes later Lennox stopped searching, his breathing heavy as he stood amidst the chaos he had created. The necklace was nowhere to be found. He turned to , his eyes blazing with frustration.

"I can't find it, Olivia. It's gone. That was a gift I got for Anita, a gift I wanted to give her on her eighteenth birthday. Do you know how much that cost ?" he asked in anger.

I swallowed hard in fear but stood my ground. "I did not take it..."

"Lies!" he angrily cut off.

Lennox exhaled sharply, rubbing his temple. "This doesn't make sense," he muttered. "You cleaned my room. You were the last one here." His gaze hardened. "Don't lie to , Olivia. Where is it?"

When I remained silent, his eyes blazed.

"You are a thief, just like your father! A thief!" he cursed, and I pressed my lips together, holding myself back from answering him.

Lennox's words hit like a blow to the chest. A thief. Just like my father. It didn't matter how hard I worked, how much I tried to keep my head down and stay out of trouble, this pack would always see as the daughter of a disgraced warrior.

"Only two people ca into this room yesterday," Lennox continued, his voice low and sharp, like the growl of his wolf ready to pounce. "You and Anita. So, tell , Olivia, who else could have taken it?"

I stiffened at his words, the pieces clicking together in my mind. Anita. Of course. She had been in his room yesterday. I rembered seeing her standing by his dresser, pretending to admire a frad photograph.

I knew Anita better than anyone else. She was cunning, always looking for ways to get what she wanted. I rembered the ti she stole a pack warrior's silver bracelet, only to cry her way out of trouble. Or the ti she frad a servant for breaking the Alpha's Favorite vase, earning the poor girl a week in the dungeons.

And now, she had done it again. But this ti, I was her scapegoat.

Who would dare enter Lennox's room and steal sothing so valuable?

No one.

No one except Anita.

But the words were heavy on my tongue. I couldn't say it. Not to Lennox. If I accused Anita, I'd only make things worse for myself. No one would believe . Lennox would defend her, just like everyone else did.

"I didn't take it," I said again.

Lennox let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "You think I'm stupid, don't you?"

I bit back a retort, my wolf growling in frustration. I wanted to scream the truth at him, to tell him that Anita was far from the innocent, perfect girl he thought she was. But I couldn't. Not without proof. And even if I had proof, it wouldn't matter. Anita had the triplets wrapped around her finger.

"You know what, Olivia?" Lennox sneered, taking another step toward . "I'm done wasting my ti with you. If that necklace doesn't turn up by the end of the day, I'll make sure you and your mother are punished. Severely."

His words sent a chill down my spine, but I stood my ground, eting his gaze. "I didn't take it," I repeated one last ti, my voice steady despite the fear coursing through .

Lennox glared at for a mont longer before turning away, his shoulders tense with rage. "I give you until the end of today to return that necklace. Get out," he growled.

I didn't need to be told twice. I turned and left the room, my heart pounding as I walked down the hallway. Once I was far enough away, I leaned against the wall, my legs trembling beneath .

Anita. She had to be the one who took the necklace. I knew it in my gut. But how could I prove it without putting myself in even more danger? The triplets wouldn't believe , and Anita would just deny it, twisting the situation to make look like the villain.

"Here you are, Olivia," a guard said as he walked over to . "Levi is looking for you, and he doesn't seem happy."

The guard's announcent made my heart sink in fear.

"Why? What happened?" I asked, terrified.

Joshua, the guard, shook his head. "I don't know, Olivia, but he is really furious and demanding for you."

Shit! What could it be this ti?