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.
Olivia's POV “Love Reborn from Shattered Bond: Alpha Ethan & Olivia’s Unlikely Union,” Mia snorted at the news headline as she read it aloud. “These reporters are just making shit up now.” “I don’t know, Ethan and I are unlikely, and Aiden did in fact shatter our bond.” I adjusted my wedding dre
Olivia's POV With all eyes, and cameras, on us, I had to push aside my feelings and focus on radiating joy. I wanted to confront Ethan, but that would have to wait until we were alone. My mind raced, trying to sort my thoughts into something I could say to sound rational. It was in the contract
Olivia's POV My hands trembled beneath, but I forced my expression to remain calm. Breathe. I can’t show fear. “Even if scarred,” I said slowly, meeting Amelia’s crazed gaze, “a wolf won’t so easily abandon their Fate Mate. Everyone knows that.” Amelia’s sneer deepened, her grip tightening on th
Olivia's POV The sound of howls shattered the calm of the Pack House, followed by the sharp, piercing call of the perimeter alarm. My heart dropped as I rushed to the window, hearing chaos at the forest’s edge. “Luna!” A warrior burst through the door, his face pale with urgency. “We’re under at
I crossed my arms, standing a few feet away. “Why am I here?” He chuckled softly, stepping closer. “Straight to the point. I admire that about you. But tonight, it’s not about what I want; it’s about what you can offer.” My stomach twisted, not used to others knowing about me. “Is this a test?”
Olivia's POV I stood in the center of the training yard with Mia, watching as my Pack warriors sparred under the fading light. Their dedication was a small source of comfort amidst the chaos swirling in my mind. But even here, the tension was palpable. Everyone knew the stakes of the upcoming vo
*** Ethan’s Pack House was unusually quiet as I stepped inside, the soft hum of distant conversations barely audible. My heels clicked against the polished floor as I made my way to his office, a mix of determination and hesitation churning in my chest. I was ready to get answers, and I wasn’t l
Olivia's POV The restaurant Matthew had chosen was understated but elegant, its warm lighting and quiet ambiance a stark contrast to the turmoil in my chest. I adjusted the hem of my blouse as I stepped inside, scanning the tables until I spotted him. Matthew rose as I approached, his smile easy
Matthew’s smile faded, replaced by an intense stare. “Then maybe he’s blinded by ambition.” The comment hung in the air, unsettling yet tempting. I looked away, searching for something to say, but nothing came. When I glanced back at him, Matthew’s expression had shifted, lighter now. “If you ev
Olivia's POV The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wrapped around me like a comforting blanket as I pushed open the door to Witches’ Brew Café. It was one of my favorite escapes, a place where I could decompress, surrounded by the hum of quiet conversations and the faint clatter of cups. I stepped
My fingers curled against the edge of his desk, the wood groaning under the pressure. "She’s not turning to anyone else," I said, my voice low, taut with barely contained fury. Derek raised an eyebrow, his smirk deepening. "Is that so? How well do you truly know your Luna? Do you understand what d
Ethan's POV The restless energy in my wolf had reached a boiling point, its agitation clawing at me with every passing moment. It was no longer just a growl in the back of my mind, it was a roar. And he demanded action; he demanded Olivia. You’re waiting too long, he snarled, pacing within me li