Triple Fated: A Romance Novel

Chapter 405: Unease

Olivia's POV

| teleported back to Frederick’s mansion. The halls were quiet, but | could hear soft laughter coming from the

sitting room. My wolf's ears twitched and my brow furrowed. | walked quickly down the hall and peeked through

the archway. There Selene was, sitting by the fire with a cup of tea, acting so calm and happy. Her hand was

bandaged, and she looked almost... comfortable.

And across from her sat Frederick. His chair was leaned back, a glass of wine in his hand. His eyes were on her,

so soft, like he was admiring her. Selene smiled softly. "You don’t need to worry about me, Lord Frederick. I'm

already fine."

But Frederick's lips curved into a smirk. "I'll decide when you're fine," he said, his voice low.

My stomach twisted; my brow furrowed. What was happening here? Why did it feel like this was not supposed to

be happening? | knew the triplets thought it was good that Selene was getting closer to Frederick so he could

trust her, but I, on the other hand, didn't like this idea. There was this uneasiness deep inside| couldn't just

overlook.

As if noticing my presence, they both turned and looked in my direction. The moment Frederick saw me, he

straightened up and had a panicked look—like a man caught cheating. | frowned and began descending the

stairs, my eyes fixed on Selene as | tried to establish a mind link with her, which worked because somehow we

were related.

"And what exactly is this?" | demanded, my eyes narrowing at her.

Selene kept a calm expression, but her spiteful voice responded through the mind link. "What? I'm playing my

part well."

My jaw clenched. "I don't like it. | don’t trust this. Just make him feed from your poisoned blood like we planned.

What is all this—this connection you're building with him?"

Her lashes fluttered as her lips curved slightly—too slightly, like she was mockingin secret. "Connection? Oh,

Olivia... maybe it's not about the plan at all. Maybe you're just jealous."

My chest tightened, my wolf snarling at the accusation. "Jealous?" | snapped back. Why would she even think

that?

Selene’s expression remained calm even though her voice was spiteful through the link. "Yes. The triplets”

attention isn’t enough for you anymore, is it? You want Frederick's attention too. You want him looking at you the

way he looks at me. You want the attention he gives me... goddess Olivia... three men aren’t enough for you—

you want four!" She mocked, while outwardly she tilted her head and smoothed her hair like nothing was wrong.

Her words angered me, though | refused to let it show on my face. My anger increased, and | took a step closer,

letting my anger ripple through the bond between us.

"Don’t flatter yourself," | hissed. "This isn’t about wanting him. This is about not trusting you."

She scoffed and tried to respond, but Frederick's words got my attention.

"I have been calling your mobile line, Olivia... you were not picking up," he said.

| frowned. My phone was still back in Nightshade Pack, while | had been with the triplets in Full Moon Pack. But |

wouldn't tell him that. Instead, | spat, "And why should | answer? Clearly you've been enjoying yourself in my

absence." My tone dripped with jealousy, though it was all an act—an act meant to convince him Selene and |

weren't working together.

Frederick's brows furrowed, his smirk fading into something unreadable. His gaze darted betweenand Selene

as if sensing the tension. "Olivia," he said slowly, his voice deeper now, "what are you saying?"

| crossed my arms and lifted my chin. "Wasn't that what it looked like? Sitting here with her, wine in hand,

staring like she was the only thing that mattered?"

Selene’s lips twitched, amusement glimmering in her eyes though she kept quiet. | could feel her satisfaction

buzzing through the bond like static.

My wolf bristled, snapping inside me. Frederick leaned forward in his chair, placing his glass aside. His eyes

locked on mine. "You think I'd choose her over you?" His voice was low and vibrated with annoyance.

| took a step closer, putting on my best act. "It's not about choosing," | spat. "It’s about you forgetting about me

the moment you met this lady. Why don’t you just letgo and be with her!" | snarled.

Selene shifted in her seat; her voice was sly through the mind link again. "You sound exactly like a jealous lover,

Olivia. Keep going—he might just believe it."

My hands clenched at my sides, but | forced myself not to react. | knew she wasn't praisingbut rather

mocking me.

He rose slowly, his gaze never leaving mine. Instead of anger or denial—he smirked. That smug, knowing curve

of his lips that always made my wolf bristle.

"If you're jealous," he said, his tone dropping into something dark and velvety, "it only proves you care. And | like

that."

My frown deepened. Jealous? Care? Joke on him to believe my act.

| shook my head sharply. "That's not what this is..."

But he stepped closer, cuttingoff. "You don’t have to hide it. The anger in your eyes, the way you storm in

here ready to tear Selene apart... it tellseverything." His smirk deepened. "You wantall to yourself."

Behind him, Selene bit her lip to keep from laughing, her eyes glittering like she'd won something.

| scoffed inwardly. This was just an act, and yet here he was—believing it.

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"My staff would never," Frederick replied sharply, his jaw tense. "They value their lives too much to betray me."

Still, Selene shook her head, her eyes wide, her voice quivering. "I'm scared..."

And then—just as | thought I'd heard enough—Frederick’s words stunned me.

"Then cwith us," he said firmly. He turned toas if the decision needed my blessing. "Olivia won't mind."

My entire body stiffened. My suspicion had just been confirmed.