Fated To Not Just One, But Three Chapter 97: Gifts

Chapter 97: Gifts

Olivia's POV

It had been a day since I returned from the Shadow Pack, and I hadn't left my room.

Not that the triplets had grounded —no, it was simply that I didn't want to leave. I didn't want to see their faces.

I wished they would just accept my rejection, be with Anita, and let move on with my life. But no. They were like predators, and I was their prey. I knew they were never going to let go.

Sighing heavily, I pulled away the blanket. Lately, sothing had felt… off. There was a strange sensation inside , sothing I couldn't quite explain, but deep down, I knew sothing wasn't right.

Dragging myself from the bed, I crossed the room and pushed the curtains aside. I opened the windows and inhaled the fresh morning breeze. My gaze swept over the pack—the towering trees, the distant forest—and a heavy sigh slipped from my lips.

I used to adore this place. It had once been my ho. But now? Now, all I wanted was to forget everything and leave this place behind.

Start a new life…

There was so much outside these walls. So many people—good people—who wouldn't see as the daughter of a thief, who wouldn't hate the way the triplets did. n like Alpha Gabriel.

I knew it was too soon to think that way, but Alpha Gabriel seed like a good man. And the way he looked at … it reminded of how the triplets used to look at once, years ago.

I wished I could see him again.

But I knew that wouldn't happen anyti soon.

The triplets would never let leave this mansion alone ever again.

A soft knock echoed against my door, pulling from my thoughts. I already knew who it was—Lolita and Nora, my personal maids. I straightened up and called out quietly, "Co in."

The door creaked open and the two girls stepped inside. But instead of the usual tray of food or fresh linens, they were both carrying armfuls of surprises. Boxes wrapped with golden ribbons, hangers filled with stunning dresses and glittering shoes, and a large bouquet of white roses—my favorite. My brows knitted in confusion.

"What's going on?" I asked, stepping forward slowly.

Lolita smiled shyly. "The Alphas sent these… each of them," she said, setting down the clothes on the velvet chaise.

Nora nodded and placed the roses gently on my dresser, beside the unopened chocolates. "These are from Alpha Louis. He said he rembered that white roses and dark chocolate are your favorite."

My breath hitched. So he still rembers.

Nora then moved toward the largest box and carefully lifted the lid. "This one is from Alpha Lennox," she said softly, pulling out a velvet-lined case filled with stunning jewelry. Diamonds, pearls, and eralds glistened in the morning light. "He said you used to tell him how you admired your mother's jewelry box, so he thought you should have your own."

Lolita glanced over at the shoes and clothes she had brought. "These are from Alpha Levi. He said… well, he didn't say much. Just that he noticed your old clothes don't fit right anymore. He picked all of this himself."

My chest tightened. I didn't know what to feel—anger, confusion, or the unwanted warmth crawling into my heart. They hurt … broke . And now? Now they were sending gifts like I was so princess they were trying to win over.

My frown deepened as I stared at the presents. But part of … part of still rembered the way it used to feel when they looked at like I was their entire world.

Still, why were they sending presents?

They were supposed to be furious with —for sneaking off to the Shadow Pack, for being around Alpha Gabriel.

Yet here they were… sending gifts?

Confused, I stared at the gifts that would make any woman's heart lt but not mine… I felt sothing wasn't right. These n hate , so why are they sending gifts all of a sudden?

I glanced at Lolita and Nora, who seed even more excited about it than I was.

Narrowing my eyes, I felt my stomach twist into knots.

This was too surprising.

Sothing was definitely wrong.

Straightening, I turned to the girls, who were still smiling like I had won the lottery.

"This is… surprising," I said slowly, crossing my arms. "Don't you think sothing's wrong here?"

At my words, they exchanged quick, guilty glances, and to my shock, both of them blushed, their cheeks turning pink.

"Well…" Lolita began, fidgeting with the hem of her apron. "We, um, think it's because of the full moon…"

Nora nodded quickly, her voice dropping to a whisper, as if she was sharing a great secret. "You know, during the full moon week, males offer gifts to their mates… it's tradition."

My heart skipped a beat. Full moon? My mind raced, calculating quickly—and realization slamd into .

The full moon was happening in a week.

And full moons weren't just about pretty lights in the sky—they were dangerous tis, especially for marked females like .

During the full moon, we went into heat. Our bodies craved the touch of our mates with an intensity that could drive us mad.

If our mates weren't around to satisfy us… it was said so females went as far as sleeping with other males just to calm the unbearable urge.

A big frown etched on my face.

Now it made sense.

The triplets weren't being sweet.

They were pretending—playing nice—because they wanted to let them touch .

They didn't want to risk turning to soone else.

Anger boiled inside .

How could they do this?

How could they try to trick like this—just because the full moon was coming?

I turned around sharply, making Lolita and Nora jump.

"Take it back," I said, my voice low but full of anger.

Lolita blinked at . "W-What?"

"I said take it back!" I snapped louder, glaring at them. "All of it. Every single thing. I don't want their stupid gifts!"

"But Luna Olivia…" Nora said softly, hugging the jewelry box closer to her.

"I don't care!" I shouted. "Tell the Alphas I don't need their fake gifts or their stupid flowers or anything from them! I don't want anything that reminds of them!"

Lolita looked like she was about to cry. "B-But if we return them, they might—"

"I don't care what they do!" I cut her off quickly. "Let them be angry! It's not my problem! I won't let them buy with presents! I won't forget what they did to !"

Both ladies looked scared now, but I didn't care. My heart was pounding and my hands were shaking.

"Now," I said, my voice cold. "Take everything out of my room before I throw it all out the window."

Lolita and Nora quickly grabbed the clothes, shoes, chocolates, and jewelry, almost tripping over each other as they hurried out the door.

When they were gone, I sank onto the bed, my thoughts spinning wildly.

The full moon was coming.

And I was in trouble.

I couldn't escape it.

I would go into heat.

And I wouldn't be able to resist them…

"Shit," I whispered, burying my face in my hands.

"What should I do? Lock myself up? Hide? Run away?"

I was so confused. So lost.

Suddenly, I heard heavy footsteps storming down the hallway.

I already knew who it was.