Fated To Three, Betrayed By All… Until She Rose novel Chapter 136

**Healing Slowly But Surely**

Two miserable girls in scandalous dresses

Leilani.

“Guess what? I brought you a mango cake!” Maya exclaimed, her voice bubbling with excitement as she burst into my kitchen, carrying a large box that promised sweetness and warmth. The rich aroma of freshly baked mango cake wafted through the air, and my heart fluttered at the sight of it. She placed the box on the counter with a flourish before enveloping me in a tight hug, her enthusiasm infectious.

My eyes sparkled at the sight of the cake, and a smile crept across my face as she leaned in closer, playfully ruffling my hair. “Alpha Jarek mentioned you needed a mango cake and asked me to bring this for you,” she said, her tone teasing yet affectionate.

“Oh,” I replied, a hint of sarcasm lacing my voice. Of course, he did!

Maya’s brows furrowed as she scrutinized the cake. “But why do you need one this big?” she asked, curiosity piqued. She moved away slightly, settling onto the stool nearest to me as I began to slice some tomatoes, the knife gliding smoothly through the vibrant red flesh.

With a light shrug, I replied, “It’s for Chalice. She adores mango cakes, and I thought it would be a fitting wedding gift for her tomorrow.”

The moment those words left my lips, Maya’s expression darkened. She snorted, disbelief etched across her features. “You want to give Chalice a gift after everything? Do you not realize she’s marrying your mates? Your motherfucking mates?!”

I know. I know. But honestly, who cares about those three ridiculous mates right now? This is about me repaying her in kind! I pushed those thoughts aside and said, “That’s not the only gift I have for her tomorrow. It’s merely the tip of the iceberg.”

“Leilani!”

“What?!” I shot back, a mix of annoyance and amusement bubbling within me.

“This is absolutely insane! At this point, I can’t tell if you’re just incredibly kind-hearted or woefully naive. Why on earth would you do this?!”

“Trust me, you’ll understand everything tomorrow,” I replied softly, lowering my voice conspiratorially. “Just make sure my gifts are presented to them only after they’ve exchanged their vows, okay?”

Maya turned to me, her expression shifting to one of contemplation. “Now that sounds suspicious. Is there something more to this that I don’t know yet?”

I smiled slyly. “Oh, there’s definitely tea, but you’ll have to witness it to savor it. So, make sure you’re dressed in your most stunning outfit tomorrow and bring some popcorn.”

She giggled, her excitement bubbling over. “Of course, I will!”

With that, I returned to my cooking, reveling in the plans I was concocting while Maya busied herself alongside me, her cheerful chatter filling the kitchen as we prepared lunch together.

Later that evening, Maya and I ventured out to a boutique to pick up dresses. After rummaging through our closets for what felt like an eternity, we both agreed that nothing we owned was jaw-droppingly beautiful enough for Chalice’s wedding.

As we entered the chic boutique, a wave of vanilla enveloped me, and I rolled my eyes, turning to Maya. “She’s here,” I said, my voice dripping with disdain.

“Who’s here?” Maya asked, her curiosity evident.

“Hello, sister!” Chalice’s overly saccharine voice echoed across the room, grating against my nerves. I glanced up to see her sandwiched between her two friends, their faces twisted in distaste as they spotted me.

Maya’s expression shifted to one of irritation, and she leaned in to whisper, “Let’s get out of here!”

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