Olivia's POVEthan’s voice slammed into my mind. “Play your part.”I wanted to roll my eyes, cursing his hypocrisy. He could be the most arrogant wolf in the room. For now, I had no choice but to obey. I wrapped my arms around him, pressing close, and allowed a bashful smile to spread across my face
Olivia's POVEthan and I sat outside the restaurant, wrapping up the final details of our wedding announcement.It surprised me we were on the same page with a lot of things and could agree on things pretty quickly. Our conversation had been quick and efficient, all business.“That should cover ever
Olivia's POVEthan’s arrogance grated on my nerves. His words hung in the air, smug and condescending.“Don’t flatter yourself,” I shot back, crossing my arms to steady the frustration boiling inside me.He didn’t react to the jab, just leaned back against the seat and continued, “Chloe’s endgame is
And because of that NDA I couldn’t.“I didn’t expect it to come to this,” I said softly, staring out the window. “I didn’t think things would get this complicated.”Ethan didn’t respond, and I didn’t push. This was the mess we’d made. All I could do now was keep playing my part.***I sat at the edg
Olivia's POVThe mention of a wedding struck me like a blow. I’d had one disastrous almost-ceremony and was planning another that wasn’t real.I was definitely the girl who’d dreamed of the perfect wedding growing up. I pictured an event full of love and joy and an endless garden of roses. But now i
Olivia's POVEthan’s head dipped slightly. Anyone who wasn’t actively looking for it would never know, but it was enough.Grace's face lit up with excitement, like she'd just won some priceless gift.“Really?” she breathed, practically glowing with anticipation.The sight of her made my stomach twis
I gasped, stepping back instinctively as she hit the ground hard. Blood began to seep from her cast, dripping to the floor. I was about to call for help when Marlus rushed over to help Grace.“Grace!” Marlus’s voice was full of frustration. “The doctor told you to rest! You’re making everything wors
Olivia's POV“Yes,” I blurted out, crossing my arms and planting my feet. I stared Ethan down. “It’s just for show anyway. Any dress will do. I don’t see the point in wasting time and energy on meaningless things.”The second the words left my mouth I felt the flicker of anger darken his expression.
I answered with a sharp, “Derek,” skipping any formalities.“Olivia,” he greeted, his tone clipped but calm. “I thought you’d want to know; Chloe’s already maneuvering against the Council’s investigation. She’s leveraging her allies, muddying the waters, and, unsurprisingly, framing you as the one p
Olivia's POVThe familiar hum of Lunera Beauty’s lab greeted me like an old friend, a place where I could lose myself in precision and creativity.After the tension of the Alpha Council, the calm air and rhythmic tapping of my tools against glass felt grounding. But beneath my focus, so many emotion
“Why now?” I asked. “Why give this to me?”“Because without my own Pak I can’t win this fight,” he said simply. “But you can. And… I meant what I said. I have feelings for you, Olivia. Real ones. Enough to do what I can to see you safe.”I stepped back, clutching the flash drive tightly. “You don’t
Olivia's POVMy phone buzzed sharply, interrupting my train of thought. Seeing Derek’s name on the screen immediately set my nerves on edge.“Olivia,” his voice was clipped, as always, but I caught the faint edge of urgency. “The Alpha Council has called an emergency meeting. You’re expected to atte
“Marlus,” I greeted as I stepped out of the vehicle.“Ethan,” he replied, falling into step beside me as we headed toward the main building. “I’ve got an update you’ll want to hear.”“Go on,” I said, my tone clipped, though I kept my strides measured.We entered my office, and I gestured for him to
Ethan's POVThe air was thick with tension as I stepped into the room where Isabella was waiting. Her scent, once so familiar and grounding, felt foreign now – a bittersweet reminder of what had been and what would never be again.My wolf paced uneasily, the last tendrils of our bond with her barely
“Enough to warrant this kind of response?” I asked, my tone sharper than I intended.“Kerrick says this is precautionary,” Mia said, her voice steady. “We can’t afford to be caught off guard. Especially not with Aiden released and planning who knows what.”The mention of Aiden sent a shiver down my
Olivia's POVThe room felt suffocating despite its size, the walls closing in as I sat across from Mia in my office at Lunera Beauty. My fingers curled around a steaming mug of tea, but I barely felt the warmth.My mind was stuck replaying the moment Marlus informed me that Matthew had been taken in
She didn’t know about Matthew. And I had been too distracted to fill her in.Shit. ***Olivia’s head snapped up, her eyes narrowing. “What’s this about Matthew?”I exhaled, my hands flexing at my sides as I chose my words carefully. “Let’s talk somewhere private,” I said, gesturing toward the door.