Olivia's POV The entire day, Ethan's attention lingered on me like a presence in the room. His wolf seemed closer, too, watching me with an intensity I hadn’t felt before. It was the small things: how his gaze seemed to follow me as I moved, and the tension in his jaw whenever I spoke to someone
Aiden’s handwriting was immediately recognizable: bold and elegant, his was a script designed to make a statement. I unfolded the letter, and his words leapt off the page: Liv, Isn’t it curious, this situation we find ourselves in? Forced into a connection with others, yet always circling back
Olivia's POV The tension from Aiden’s letter lingered like a shadow over me as I found Ethan in his office. His presence calmed me, but I could feel my nerves vibrating beneath the surface. I took a steadying breath and told him about Aiden’s veiled threats and insinuations, recounting each line f
He tasted like wine, and I suddenly needed to know what the rest of him tasted like. Tearing my lips away just long enough to tug the shirt over Ethan’s head, I bent down and pressed a row of kisses down his neck, lowering myself between his legs. “Olivia…” Ethan’s voice came out raspy and deep,
Ethan's POV Alpha Gideon’s presence always carried an edge of formality, so I knew he wouldn’t waste time with pleasantries today. I watched him as he took his seat across from me at the restaurant, his gaze sharp and calculating. “So, Ethan,” he began, placing his drink down with a precise mo
Ethan's POV As I paced the office, Marlus’s words sank in, each one like a drop of ice water down my spine. “This isn’t just about her showing up again, Ethan,” Marlus warned, crossing his arms as he watched me, his brow furrowed with worry. “If Isabella’s back now, it’s not a coincidence. Chl
Olivia's POV The butterflies in my stomach threatened to morph into a Mothra-sized nausea with the Alpha Council vote here. Slipping the earring into place, my phone buzzed with a message. Derek: “Aiden intends to use the bond (or lack thereof) against Ethan. If you won’t act, Olivia, I may ha
Her gaze softened as she looked at Ethan, and I felt like a third wheel – out of place and unwelcome. “I wanted to see you,” she murmured, her voice filled with a longing that was impossible to ignore. “I’ve… I’ve missed you, Ethan.” Her words were quiet, but loud enough for those nearby to hear
The thought of giving in, of betraying her trust, made me sick. But if the formula was the only way to secure my position and protect the Packs, could I afford not to? *** I clenched my fists, pacing back and forth, unable to shake the gnawing jealousy from hearing about Olivia’s visit to the ho
Ethan's POV I stepped into Gideon’s office, the air heavy with the scent of leather and old cigars. Gideon sat behind his wide mahogany desk, hands folded, an unreadable look in his eyes. “Ethan,” he greeted, voice rich and smooth, though I detected a sharpness beneath it. “I trust you’ve been b
Olivia's POV I leaned over my desk at Lunera Beauty, meticulously arranging the new ingredients. Each scent was another piece of the puzzle, something I could control. Unlike… everything else in my life right now. This project – this formula – was my grounding force, something truly my own, and
Ethan's POV The memory of Isabella’s arrival lingered. Her face, her words – everything about her felt like a ghost coming back to haunt me. I couldn’t deny she had once been a part of my life, but everything had changed. Even knowing that, her presence stirred a strange unease within me, one I
Olivia's POV Every instinct warned me that tonight would bring me closer to a line I wasn’t sure I was ready to cross. As I entered the dimly lit room, Derek’s commanding presence filled the space. "Olivia," he greeted, watching me closely, his gaze too knowing. "I admire your resolve. Not many
Olivia's POV I needed a breather. A single moment alone to collect myself and try to make it out of here without passing out. I splashed water on my face trying to wash away the anxiety that had been building the entire meeting. I knew Isabella had a history with Ethan, he confessed as much. Sh
Her gaze softened as she looked at Ethan, and I felt like a third wheel – out of place and unwelcome. “I wanted to see you,” she murmured, her voice filled with a longing that was impossible to ignore. “I’ve… I’ve missed you, Ethan.” Her words were quiet, but loud enough for those nearby to hear
Olivia's POV The butterflies in my stomach threatened to morph into a Mothra-sized nausea with the Alpha Council vote here. Slipping the earring into place, my phone buzzed with a message. Derek: “Aiden intends to use the bond (or lack thereof) against Ethan. If you won’t act, Olivia, I may ha
Ethan's POV As I paced the office, Marlus’s words sank in, each one like a drop of ice water down my spine. “This isn’t just about her showing up again, Ethan,” Marlus warned, crossing his arms as he watched me, his brow furrowed with worry. “If Isabella’s back now, it’s not a coincidence. Chl