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
Olivia's POV I was immersed in my work, the hum of Lunera Beauty’s lab soothing the chaos in my mind. Rows of test tubes lined the counter, each one containing a variation of my latest formula. The idea of adapting it for medical diagnostics had taken root, and I was determined to make progress.
He looked defiant, but there was a flicker of unease in his eyes as Marlus and I stepped into the dimly lit room. “You’re going to talk,” I said, letting my voice carry the weight of my Alpha authority. “And if you’re smart, you’ll do it now before I lose my patience.” The Rogue smirked, his spl
Ethan's POV The night was unusually quiet, the kind that made my wolf uneasy. I sat at my desk, a stack of Council documents untouched as something prickled at the edges of my focus. Marlus had stationed warriors at every entrance after Aiden’s capture, but the gnawing feeling that something was
As the meeting continued, I forced myself to focus on the discussion, offering input where I could. But the nagging sensation that Ethan had noticed something – something I hadn’t meant to reveal – clung to me like shadows. When the meeting ended and Kerrick and Marlus left, Ethan stayed behind. H
Olivia's POV I stepped into the room, trailing after Ethan. I was shaken up and angry with myself for allowing Aiden to get to me, and I wasn’t going to let Ethan keep me out of this meeting. Marlus and Kerrick were already seated, a stack of reports spread across the table. Their expressions we
“She’ll draw him out,” Marlus said beside me, his voice low and steady. “He won’t be able to resist if he thinks he’s still in control.” “He won’t see it coming,” I replied, my tone sharper than I intended. My wolf prowled restlessly within me, eager for action. Kerrick approached from the shado
Ethan's POV Marlus and one of Olivia’s warriors, Kerrick, entered my office with a quiet urgency that set my wolf on edge. Between them, Amelia hovered nervously, her hands wringing together, her expression pinched. “We have something,” Marlus began, his tone grave as he handed me a folder. “Ame
I crossed my arms, anger bubbling beneath my confusion. “You know that’s not true.” Ethan’s wolf flickered in his eyes, his control slipping for a moment. “Do you have any idea what this looks like? To the Pack? To the Council? They already doubt us. This just makes it worse.” “Doubt us?” I shot
Olivia's POV The whispers had turned into a roar, drowning out the quiet moments I so desperately needed. Every glance from someone in like at the coffee shop, every passing comment from a stranger, seemed tinged with suspicion. Derek’s shadow loomed large, and the gossip about our so-called all