Olivia’s POV
I raised a brow, staring at Levi, wondering what condition they could possibly add now. “We’ll agree to her request and reject her—but she has to remain in Full Moon Pack,” Lennox muttered.
A deep frown spread across my face as I glared at them. “I am not staying here,” I spat angrily. The triplets exchanged a worried glance before settling their gazes on me. “Olivia, this is for your safety. We can’t ignore the warnings and prophecy,” Levi said, sounding worried.
My frown deepened. Before I could retort, one of the elders spoke. “And what prophecy is that?”
Lennox stepped forward, squaring his shoulders. “Our seer warned us clearly. She must not leave this pack. There is danger waiting for her beyond our borders.”
I scoffed. “You mean the seer you asked to lie, just so I could remain trapped here?” I spat. Lennox’s jaw clenched. “That’s not true.”
“Oh, really?” I folded my arms tightly across my chest. “You want me to believe anything that comes out of your mouths now? After everything?”
Levi stepped forward, his voice gentler. “Olivia, please. We’re not trying to trap you. You just don’t understand the risk—”
“I understand perfectly,” I snapped, cutting him off. “You want to reject me but still keep me locked up like some… cursed pet. For your own guilt? Or is it control?”
Louis spoke, seemingly frustrated. “You think we want this? We’re trying to protect you.”
“No,” I said sharply. “I can take care of myself. I have been doing that for years. I don’t need your help now.”
The room fell into tense silence until one of the elders cleared his throat. “This isn’t going anywhere until the seer is brought before the council. If she truly had a vision, we need to see her for ourselves.”
Lennox hesitated, then gave a stiff nod. He motioned to the guard near the door, who came forward as Lennox quietly gave him the order to fetch the seer.
Minutes dragged by, heavy and suffocating, as everyone waited in strained silence. My heart pounded—not from fear, but from anger and frustration. They thought they could control me with fake concern. Not this time.
The door creaked open, and soft footsteps echoed in the hall before the seer stepped in. “Seer,” Elder Grant called gently. “You’ve given a warning regarding Lady Olivia. Speak now, before the council, and let all present hear the truth.”
The room fell silent again as all turned to her. Her gaze swept the room before settling on me. A strange chill ran down my spine as her cloudy eyes locked onto mine. For a moment, something flickered in them—pity? Fear? I couldn’t tell.
“The vision came clear and strong,” she rasped. “If she leaves the Full Moon Pack, death will follow her.”
A murmur rippled through the room. “Lies,” I snapped before anyone else could speak. “You’re saying exactly what they want you to say. Just like they told you to.”
She shook her head slowly. “I speak only what the spirits show me, child—Your leaving will bring ruin upon you.”
Lennox took a step forward, his expression tight. “We didn’t pay her, Olivia. We didn’t ask her to lie. We want you safe.”
“Then reject me and let me go!” I fired back. “You can’t have it both ways. Reject me and release me, or keep me and face the truth that you’re too selfish to let me be free.”
Levi’s jaw clenched. Louis turned away, running a hand through his hair, frustration pouring off him in waves.
“Seer,” Elder Corbin pressed, voice firm. “Tell us—is there any way to break this fate? Any path where the girl may leave without this doom?”
The old woman hesitated, her thin fingers twisting the beads at her wrist. Then she shook her head. “There is none.” She tilted her head toward me. “As long as she leaves, death will fall on her.”
The elders muttered among themselves. I stared at the seer, a bitter taste rising in my mouth. “Convenient,” I said coldly. “Everything tied to them. Always them.”
Lennox met my eyes. Worry and concern were obvious, but I didn’t let it affect me.
“I’m not staying,” I said, breaking the silence. “No prophecy, no vision, no lie you tell will keep me caged here.”
“Olivia—” Levi started, stepping forward, but Elder Corbin raised a hand, stopping him.
The room stayed quiet for a moment, filled only with tense breaths and fast-beating hearts. Elder Grant turned toward me. “Lady Olivia, do you truly wish to leave? Even after hearing the seer’s words?”
“Yes,” I said firmly, not hesitating. “If I stay here, I will kill myself.”
A sharp gasp echoed across the room. The triplets stiffened like they’d been slapped. Pain flashed across their faces. “You don’t mean that,” Levi whispered.
“I do,” I said, my voice trembling. “If I stay here, I’ll die piece by piece. I won’t survive this.”
The elders began deliberating softly among themselves. I looked across the room and locked eyes with Alpha Damien. He didn’t speak, but he gave me a slow, approving nod. This was strange; these men were his nephews. Why would he take pleasure in their suffering?
Then I turned to face the triplets: Lennox, Levi, Louis. Their eyes were wide, panic slowly rising.
Elder Grant cleared his throat. “We have heard her decision. The council has discussed… and we will respect it.”
“No,” Lennox barked, stepping forward. “You can’t—”
“She has made her choice,” Elder Mariam cut in calmly. “She is not a child. She can take care of herself.”
“She’s our mate!” Louis shouted. “Our bonded mate!”
“And she has rejected your bond in her heart,” Elder Grant said sternly. “You cannot force her to stay here.”
The triplets looked devastated, but the elders remained firm. Elder Corbin turned to me again. “Lady Olivia, if something happens to you… will you place the blame on this council, or any among us?”
“No,” I said quietly. “Whatever happens next is on me. I won’t blame anyone.”
Levi ran a hand through his hair, eyes glassy. Louis looked away, jaw clenched. Lennox just stared, stilled, like he’d been frozen. I could tell they would do anything to stop this… but this was the council’s decision, and there was nothing they could do about it.
I met the seer’s gaze. She held it—then slowly shook her head. A knot of unease twisted in my chest, but I forced it down.
“Olivia… don’t you think you should reconsider?” my wolf whispered, sounding anxious.
I shook my head. This was the triplets’ plan to scare me—but I wouldn’t fall for it. Elder Mariam spoke. “Then it is settled. Lady Olivia is free to leave if she wants to.” “No,” Lennox growled, stepping forward. His voice was firm, but I heard the pain shaking in it. “You can’t do this. We won’t let her go.”
My chest tightened. Elder Grant’s eyes narrowed. His voice stayed calm, but it was cold and sharp. “You may be Alphas of your pack, but don’t forget—we are Elders of all werewolf clans. Disrespecting us means disrespecting all werewolf law.”
Elder Mariam leaned forward, her tone full of hate. “Unless you’re declaring war on the council, I suggest you remember your place, Alpha Lennox.”
Lennox froze. I saw his fists clench. He wanted to fight. I knew he did. Levi looked like he was grinding his teeth. Louis’s eyes burned with anger… fear. For a second, I thought they might actually explode. But they stayed silent. Their anger and helplessness filled the air.
Then Lennox looked at me. I saw the pain in Lennox’s eyes. I felt it. And I hated that I still loved him. Loved all of them. But I held my ground. I stood tall, even as my heart ached. Even as my body screamed at me to run to them. But I didn’t. I couldn’t. Because deep down, I knew this was the right thing to do.
Elder Corbin’s voice cut through the silence. “Lady Olivia,” he said authoritatively, “we will now begin the rejection. Since all parties are present, it will be done immediately—before the council.”
The air turned heavy. This was it. I was about to reject them. And I was about to lose them. Forever.