Olivia's POV“I, Aiden Virek, take the title of Mate to Luna Olivia Hartwyn, joining Thorne Ridge Pack. I pledge my loyalty, power, protection and lifeblood.”Aiden lowers to a knee and presses his forehead to my stomach, exposing the nape of his neck in the traditional show of submission to a Mate.
Olivia's POVStrong arms lock around me and the man mumbles something that might be a curse.“I could be convinced to give you a bigger tip... but I’d rather have yours.” I inwardly cringe at the terrible line.“We should probably behave” I mumble, “but I don’t want to.” I want to let go and feel so
Olivia's POVThe pit of dread I’ve had since I hung up the call with Mia just kept growing. I knew whatever was waiting for me was going to be bad.Lunera Beauty was my passion. I knew there were those in the Pack that thought I shouldn’t have a career, that being the Luna should be enough. I also k
Olivia's POV“Yeah, that’s me and Ethan.” I admitted to Mia. “Believe it or not, with everything going on with Aiden and the money mess it hasn’t exactly been important.” I felt the need to explain so she wouldn’t think I was hiding things from her. “I was hurt and messed up after the weddin
Olivia's POVMy fingers drummed on the polished mahogany table, desperately trying to keep my face unreadable against the insulting offer, and the cloying scent of stale cigars. Sitting across from me and Mia, Alpha Gideon leaned back causally. I wanted to smack that smug look off his face.
Olivia's POV“I’m sorry, but I’m going to need you to repeat that.” There was no way Alpha Ethan Blackford said he wanted me to be his Luna.First, he tried to pay me off to keep quiet about our night together, then we end up in the gossip papers and, and now he’s asking me to Mate him.This guy is
Olivia's POVThe drive to Storm Haven Pack with Ethan was silent. Neither of us felt the need to fill the space with superficial conversation. It seemed pointless given the weight of the entire situation.After the confrontation with Grace and my acceptance of the ‘business arrangement,’ I wasn’t in
Olivia's POVThe hour drive back to my Pack House in Thorne Ridge territory was tense, but my body relaxed as we pulled into the drive.As I moved to unbuckle my seatbelt, I stole a glance at Ethan. His profile was hard, hands tight on the wheel. He was beautiful half-draped in shadows from the fadi
Aiden’s words circled like vultures, picking at every insecurity I had. You’re the placeholder. He’d said it with such smug certainty. I clenched my fists, hating how those words lingered despite my resolve to dismiss them. As I rounded the side of the house, I spotted Amelia sitting on a low ston
Olivia's POV The woods at the edge of my Thorne Ridge lands were quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze. I walked the narrow trail alone, hoping the solitude would clear my mind. The fresh air usually helps, but so far today, I was still tense. I paused, inhaling de
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