Olivia's POV
The hall fell into complete silence as my words sank in. I swallowed hard, forcing myself to glance at the triplets seated across from me. All three of them stared back. There was no expression on their faces—their features blank—but through the bond, I felt it. Their pain. It was suffocatingly painful.
Elder Grant cleared his throat, breaking the silence.
"Lady Olivia, may you please explain why you wish to reject your mates? Remember, the mate bond is sacred—something we do not take lightly. If your reasons are not valid, we will have no choice but to deny your request…" He paused, his words hanging heavy in the air. "But if they are… we will dissolve the bond."
The hall went silent as all eyes were fixed on me, even the triplets. For a moment, the words refused to come. My throat tightened. Where do I even begin?
"Lady Olivia, you don't have to be scared… go on, speak." The only female in their midst encouraged.
