Fated To Not Just One But Three novel Chapter 555

Chapter 555: No greater Love

Lennox’s POV

They say there is no greater love than the love between a father and his children. Tonight... I understood it. I felt it in my bones. I felt it in the way Liam hugged me without thinking twice. I felt it in Leon’s shy smile. I felt it in little Leo squeezing my hand like he was holding onto something precious.

It hit me harder than any pain I have felt these past days.

It was pure. It was real. It was unconditional.

For a moment at that dinner table, I forgot the wheelchair. I forgot the wolf I lost. I forgot the shame. I forgot every damn thing that broke me.

All I saw... all I felt... was them.

I almost cried, God, I almost cried right there at the table, but I forced myself to breathe steadily, to hold it in. I did not want the boys thinking their father was weak.

So I focused on them alone. I ignored everyone else. Levi’s stare. Louis’s guilt. Olivia’s teary eyes.

They did not exist to me. Only my boys did.

After dinner, I hugged each one close, whispering goodnight. Liam hugged me twice. Leon kissed my cheek. Leo climbed onto my lap for a second before the guard gently lifted him down.

When the guard asked where I wanted to go next, I did not even think.

"The fountain," I said.

I needed air. I needed silence. I needed space to breathe.

He wheeled me through the halls. Servants bowed quickly, too quickly. Their eyes dropped just a little too fast. Golden must have given them a warning. But I would deal with them later.

The night air at the fountain was cool. Soft. The sound of running water calmed me, soothed the part of my heart that had been burning all day. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, letting the calm sink into my bones.

Then I heard footsteps.

Light ones.

Annabella.

She walked closer and stopped beside me. "Alpha, are you cold? Should I bring a blanket?"

I kept my eyes closed. "No. I am fine."

She hesitated. "Should I call for warm tea?"

"I said I am fine," I replied more firmly.

She nodded and took a step back. I heard her turn to leave, but something in me stopped her.

"Annabella," I said quietly.

She paused instantly.

I opened my eyes slowly and turned my head just enough to see her.

Her hands were clasped nervously in front of her. She did not look me in the eye.

"What happened today with Olivia," I said, my voice low but sharp. "Do not ever let that happen again."

She swallowed hard.

"I do not care if I am angry at her. I do not care if she provoked me. I do not care what you think you know. You do not speak to her like that. Not in my presence. Not even behind my back."

Annabella’s shoulders tensed. She lowered her head even more. "I understand, Alpha, it will not happen again."

I nodded once. "Good."

She bowed deeply before turning and walking away, her steps small and silent. Something told me she was embarrassed. Maybe ashamed. She cared for me too much, and it clouded her judgement.

The moment she disappeared around the corner...

Olivia walked out from behind the stone pillar and stopped beside my wheelchair.

I stiffened instantly.

I did not look at her. I did not acknowledge her. I did not even breathe properly.

She folded her hands in front of her, staring at the fountain with me. "I am glad you joined us for dinner," she said softly. "The boys were really happy."

I did not respond.

She waited.

Then she tried again. "And you seemed better. More relaxed. It made me feel relieved."

Still nothing.

She turned a little toward me, her voice barely above a whisper. "Lennox..."

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