The maître d' recognized me immediately. "Mrs. Frost, welcome back. Alpha King Stone's private dining room is prepared as requested."I led our group through the restaurant, enjoying the envious glances from other diners. The private dining room, known as the "Moonlight Chamber," was exclusive to Et
(Olivia's POV)"Is that so? Are you so sure?" I asked Victoria with a sneer, watching her face closely.Victoria's perfectly painted lips twitched slightly. "Of course!" she retorted, but I could see the uncertainty in her eyes.I took a step closer, lowering my voice. "Victoria, I overheard Eleanor
(Olivia's POV)"Let's go home."Three simple words from Ethan's lips to Victoria, yet they pierced my heart like silver. I kept my eyes fixed on my plate, refusing to watch as he wrapped his arm around Victoria's waist, supporting her "drunken" form.I could feel his amber eyes on me as they passed,
"It's so warm in here," I murmured, deliberately exposing more skin as I leaned closer to Ethan. I placed my hand on his thigh, my touch light but suggestive.Ethan remained still, his amber eyes unreadable as they stared straight ahead. I had expected him to be at least slightly affected by my prox
(Olivia's POV)I stumbled forward, my nose colliding with a hard chest. Pain shot through my face, tears instantly welling in my emerald eyes. Looking up through my blurry vision, I saw Ethan Stone's amber eyes watching me with that unreadable expression he'd mastered over years of being Alpha."Wh
(Ethan's POV)I held Olivia close against my chest, her small frame shivering from her unexpected dip in the Moonlit Reflection Pool. The moonlight caught the droplets of water in her chestnut hair, making them shimmer like tiny crystals."Why did you pretend to be sick on your second day at Canis E
"Here," I said, draping it around her shoulders without looking. "This will help."The blanket's special moonstone fibers would help regulate her body temperature and provide comfort. I'd had it installed in all my vehicles after Lily's illness, a precaution that now served her mother.Olivia wrappe
(Olivia's POV)I sat at Lily's small study desk, my fingers tracing the worn edges of her notebook. The room felt frozen in time, preserved exactly as she'd left it. Her scent—a delicate mix of baby powder and moonflowers—still lingered faintly in the air, a ghost of her presence that both comforted
"I want you to authorize Connor Blackthorn's release," I stated firmly. "Today.""He tried to kill you," Ethan growled, his protective instincts flaring."That's my concern, not yours," I countered. "You lost the right to protect me when you abandoned me and Lily."The words hung between us, sharp a
(Olivia's POV)Rain pounded against my windshield as I drove toward Stone Pack Enterprises headquarters. The wipers fought a losing battle against the downpour, much like my emotions battled against the memories this place evoked.I gripped the steering wheel tighter. No way was I going to Ethan's M
(Olivia's POV)Morning sunlight streamed through my kitchen window as I carefully arranged fresh moonberries atop a stack of fluffy pancakes. The rare berries had cost a small fortune, but my mother deserved something special.I packed the breakfast into my Crystal-Infused Thermal Food Container, en
(Victoria's POV)"He attacked me like a wild animal!" I sobbed, clutching Ethan's arm as tears streamed down my face. "She knew I couldn't defend myself with my paralyzed legs!"My wolf whimpered pathetically inside me, playing up our victimhood. The bruises on my face were already darkening, and I
The door shuddered as something—or someone—slammed against it from the outside."Victoria!" Ethan's voice called, concern evident in his tone.With a splintering crack, the door flew open, kicked in by Ethan's Alpha strength. He rushed in, his amber eyes taking in the scene before him.(Ethan's POV)
(Olivia's POV)Victoria's legs were useless, dragging on the ground like dead weight as I pulled her across the private dining room floor by her hair. Her perfectly styled blonde locks twisted in my grip as she whimpered pathetically."Not so powerful now, are you?" I whispered, my voice eerily calm
Olivia was alive. My mate had returned from the dead, only to reveal she was engaged to Lucas Blackwood. The pain of that revelation had been consuming me since the night of Gwendolyn's gathering.But regardless of her feelings toward me, I would protect her. Connor Blackthorn would remain imprisone
(Olivia's POV)Two years ago, my life changed forever. Not just because of Lily's death, but because of what came after.The car accident should have killed me. My brakes failed on a winding mountain road, sending my vehicle plummeting over the edge. By some miracle, I survived the initial impact, t
"Ms. Winters!" Gwendolyn exclaimed, steadying me. "You're hurt!"I looked down to see blood seeping through my dress. The cut wasn't deep, but it was bleeding freely.From the corner of my eye, I saw Ethan moving toward me, concern etched on his face. For a moment, our eyes met, and I saw the Alpha'