Master of the game

Olivia's POV

I was right when I suspected one of the alphas was about to say something, and I knew it would be a disaster if I let him do it. This was a plan I had made for years, and I wouldn't let anything prevent me from achieving my goal.

“Let her speak,” the other alpha with green eyes spoke, and I faked a smile before clearing my throat. Actually, I had nothing to say, but I knew I had to come up with something.

“Umm, I just want to thank everyone here at the table. It's a privilege to be seated with the famous Luciano family, and I'm also grateful for your warm welcome. Thank you very much,” I said and looked at one of the twins, who didn't seem pleased by my words. Obviously, he thought I was going to announce that I was their mate. Only if he knows what I have in store for them.

“What do you think you are doing?” My wolf, Lolita, growled, but I paid no attention to her.

“My dear, we are so happy to finally meet you. Austin has said so much about you. He has told us how much he loves you, and we do hope you love him the same,” Lady Catherine spoke while I scoffed within me and faked a smile. “Of course, I love Austin so much,” I added and looked at one of the alphas, who had a disapproving look on his face. “He is the love of my life, and I can't wait for us to get married and be one,” I said and saw Lady Catherine's face brighten up with a smile. She was happy that someone was going to settle down with Austin.

“What about your mate? What if you meet your mate someday, then what happens?” One of their fathers asked, and I smiled. “I don't think I have a mate,” I said, looking in the direction of the alpha with the sea-blue eyes. “Because if I do, then I should have met him a long time ago,” I added and saw the frown on his face deepen. “And besides, I don't think I will love any man or my mate the way I love Austin here, so I don't think there will be a problem with that, sir,” I explained and looked at the man who asked the question.

I could see that he wasn't satisfied with my words, but he chose not to push it further. “Very well then,” he said, and I faked a smile before looking at Austin, who had a big smile on his face. “I love you,” Austin mouthed to me, and I felt disgusted by it, but I forced a smile and mouthed the same words to him.

“You two shouldn't make us feel jealous,” Lady Catherine said, and I forced a chuckle from my lips, making sure it seemed real. “There is nothing to be jealous about, Lady Catherine. Your husbands are here with you,” I teased, and I saw her blush before she took a sip of her drink.

I will make sure to cease your smile.

I looked in the direction of the green-eyed alpha and could see that he was burning with rage, but surprisingly, he was holding himself back. I smirked at him and then moved my gaze to the other alpha, who had the same look on his face. Joke on them to actually think that I would announce to everyone that we were mates when I knew that they wouldn't be able to do it themselves because of Austin's Manic depressive illness.

Austin has told me how much his brothers love him. In fact, every member of his family pampers him because of his condition. They never say no to him, and they try to avoid anything that would make him sad. So, I knew for sure that his brothers wouldn't be able to tell everyone that I was their mate because they knew the effect it would have on Austin. So, they decided to let me say it myself, but they never knew I was the master of this game myself.

“I think you should go and rest. Tomorrow we will have a lot to talk about,” Lady Catherine said, and I faked a smile before nodding my head. “Thanks for the meal and goodnight,” I said and got up on my feet.

Without looking at the alphas, I placed a kiss on Austin's cheek before I bowed my head to everyone and left the dining area.

As I took the stairs to my room, I could still feel everyone's eyes on me, especially those of the alphas.

Within a few minutes, I located my room and shut the door. I began pacing around as I thought of what to do. The plan seemed easy for me, but coming here and seeing that I was mated to the alphas was something disturbing.

“Stop all this, Olivia,” my wolf warned, but I ignored her and sat on the bed. With a frown playing on my face, I bent down to take off my shoes, but then a sudden atmosphere filled the room. Out of curiosity, I lifted my head to see the two identical alphas standing before me. “Mates!” Lolita howled in my head, causing my breath to seize in my chest.