André's POVI was getting some paperwork done in my office when I heard a soft knock at my door.I looked up and gave a soft ‘come in’. I already knew who was at the door. "I didn't think that I would find you here. I simply took a lucky guess. And to be honest, all my hopes were staked on you being with your new lady friend."I chuckled at his reply, and he settled in the chair opposite me."Is there any news for me?" I asked Doran, dropping my pen and looking at him."None for now, actually. But I think I should be the one asking you that question. Nicole is getting restless; any news on that?"I exhaled deeply and relaxed in my chair. I honestly hadn't given Nicole any thought; she had disappeared from my mind just as quickly as when the guards dragged her out of my study. I never let my mind dwell on her for too long."I know that she's starting to step out of line. She even came to my office and was begging me to tell her how she can be a part of my life."Doran looked surprised
Olivia's POV The last week has been full of me doing my best to avoid André. I was upset that I had hurt him, and I knew that he probably needed some space away from me.I watched him in the shadows, and I could still see the sadness in his eyes when he looked around, and I ducked out of his sight.I still didn't want him telling anyone about our relationship, and I knew that he was more than ready to take it a step further.I was in my room, lying on my bed. The breeze was cool and I heard André's car zoom off as he was going to work. I had taken a lot of time to give André's proposal some thought, and I had concluded.Maybe it was time to tell everyone.I had given it a lot of thought and the consequences that I was so afraid of didn't seem to be much or even a reason to be afraid.My mother already knew that once André found his mate, she was supposed to step down. It wasn't my fault that she had gotten cosy in the position for too long. I also didn't like the way she acted around
Olivia's POV I walked into the living room and was uneasy as the eyes followed my every move."... She is so beautiful.""I love her dress.""She has lovely eyes." The comments were wonderful and uplifting, but I wouldn't say I liked all the eyes staring at me. It especially made my plans crumble. How would I look, telling all these people that I was André's mate when my mother had all introduced me to them as her daughter and, hence, André's stepdaughter?I immediately began to have cold feet. None of this was what I had in mind. It was all ruined.My mother took me by the arms, and we walked around the room, greeting guests. My cheeks hurt terribly from keeping a fake smile when there was nothing to smile about.I met many of her friends and a few council members, and they talked about how beautiful I looked and how lucky André was to have me as his stepdaughter.I managed to slip my arm out of my mother's while she was conversing about something unrelated to the business and disap
Olivia's POV I was stunned and scared. What was going on? Was someone watching me? I looked around nervously, but it was pitch black in the places in the moon's shadow. I couldn't see if anyone was lurking in the bushes.I hurried inside and rushed upstairs, scared to look back. Somewhere in my mind, I could hear footsteps hurrying behind me.I reached the top floor, and without warning, I burst into André's room.It was quiet; he wasn't around. I sat on the bed and curled myself into a ball. I would sit there and wait for him till he was back. I didn't want to go back to my room. I didn't want to be alone.I pulled out my phone and looked at the text again. There was no number, and my mind was reading every word repeatedly; each repetition was more sinister than the last. Did someone want to harm me? What did this person know about me? I tried not to cry and cuddled André's pillow, filling my lungs with his scent.I hoped he would hurry back soon. I was tired and drained from my tr
André’s POV Olivia went to school early the next day, and I was alone in my office. I needed to give the phone to Doran for him to analyse the text message. I had already called him to my office, but he was running late.The afternoon felt a little lonely, and all I could think about was my night with Olivia, having her wrapped in my arms and whimpering softly. She looked beautiful when she was asleep. So peaceful and delicate.Soon, there was a knock at my door."Come in."The door opened gently, and Doran walked into the office."Good afternoon, Alpha.""Doran, I was waiting for you. I need you to analyse a text message for me. He gave a weak smile and lowered himself on the chair."A reply to the greeting and a little small talk wouldn't hurt before we got down to business. Don't you think?"I chuckled lightly, pulled out the phone, and placed it on the table."Doran looked at the phone suspiciously, opened it, and saw the text message. He was silent for a while, and then his lips
Olivia's POV In school, I was completely restless throughout the day. I always found myself looking over my shoulder, trying to make sure that nobody was following me. I was scared, almost to the point of paranoia.I did feel better last night when I was with André, but now, I am alone. All my fears rushed back into my head, and my heart was hammering wildly in my chest.As I looked around, everyone looked suspicious. Every staring eye and every whispering lip seemed to spell danger for me.I had tried my best to keep my relationship with André as secretive as possible. But now, the cat was out of the bag. Where had I been careless? Was it when we made out in the meadow? Was it our continuous car escapades? Was it our little shopping spree?I frowned and thought again. It was most likely the shopping spree! Somebody had been watching us and the person had taken a picture and sent it to my mother. There was no way that it was just a coincidence.Someone was telling André and I that thi
Olivia's POVI spent the rest of the day in school, worried and paranoid. Jaxon couldn't understand my behaviour, so I refused to explain it.I tried my best to focus, but my head was cloudy and hazy. I couldn't explain the relief I felt when the school bell rang, and I went to the parking lot to see Pierre waiting for me.I glanced around at the cars suspiciously before I entered the car with Pierre. I was still convinced that someone was watching me, and I still couldn't rest."How was your day, Miss Olivia?"I had zoned out for a bit but pulled myself back to reality just in time to answer his question."Uhmm... Yeah... school was good."I felt my pocket and heard the note crinkle. I took it out and read it again. Maybe I should tell André about it. He would know what to do.I stared at it again and bit my lower lip in worry.No. There was no need to bother him about it again. He said he would trace the text on my phone and find out who sent it. There was no need to make a big deal
Olivia's POVI felt uneasy as André held me closer to him. His friend continued to stare at me in disbelief with his eyes wide open."This is the mystery lady? André, you have got to be kidding me."André snarled and threw him a death stare."Doran, get your act together, or I will throw you out of the window from this rooftop.”He adjusted his face and gave a smile to André."You have to calm down, André. I'm just surprised. All I'm saying is that all we needed to do to get you to fall in love was to bring a young, pure beauty. I really didn't think that this was your type."I looked up at André, and he rolled his eyes at Doran."She is my fated mate."Doran’s mouth fell open in surprise, and he glanced at me. I felt my knees become weak. Why did André have to set up this dinner? "You can't be serious," Doran said after a moment. "What did you do to the Moon Goddess in your past life for her to reward you with someone so beautiful?" I felt a giggle burst out of my mouth, and relief