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.
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
“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
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
“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
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
“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 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
Olivia's POV The sunlight filtered softly through the nursery window, casting a golden glow over the room. I sat in the oversized rocking chair, holding one of the twins – our daughter, Marley – close to my chest. Her tiny fingers curled around mine, her soft coos a melody that calmed my heart.
My heart raced, but not from fear. This was it, the moment I’d been bracing for, waiting for, and dreading in equal measure. “Breathe, Luna,” Maren’s soft voice instructed. I tried, but it was impossible to focus with the mix of emotions swirling inside me. Anticipation. Pain. Joy. Panic. The
Ethan's POV I sat at my desk, staring at the reports of final integration for the Pack merger. The words blurred together as my thoughts wandered to Olivia. My wolf stirred, not with restlessness but with quiet contentment. A smile tugged at my lips as I ran a hand through my hair. If someone ha
As Kelvin left with his warriors, I turned to Olivia, her expression contemplative. “You’ve built something incredible,” I said softly. “And now, it’s going to make a difference far beyond what we imagined.” She smiled, the tension easing from her shoulders. “We’ve built it,” she corrected. The
Ethan's POV Alpha Kelvin’s arrival was as unexpected as it was intriguing. I stood on the porch of the Pack House as his car pulled into the driveway, flanked by two of his warriors. His presence here wasn’t entirely surprising; Kelvin had been a consistent ally, but the timing piqued my curiosity
He shook his head, stepping forward. “No, thank you. I won’t stay long.” His voice was confident as ever, but lacking the usual edge. We led him to the sitting area, the warmth of the fire casting shadows across his face. He sat stiffly, hands clasped in front of him, and for a moment, I could see
Ethan's POV I stood at the edge of the newly built meeting hall. Inside, the chatter of Stone Haven and Thorne Ridge Pack members blended into a hum of anticipation. The final steps of the merger were unfolding, and for the first time, everything felt... right. I glanced across the room where
Ethan stepped closer, his presence grounding me in a way no one else could. "You’ve been handling it flawlessly, though. Everyone’s captivated by you tonight." I tilted my head, raising an eyebrow. "Captivated? That’s a strong word." He smirked, his voice dropping into a softer, more teasing ton
Olivia's POV Crystal chandeliers cast shimmering reflections across the floor of the Lunera Beauty gala, the elegance of the venue matched only by the energy buzzing through the room. Dressed in a sleek gown that hugged my frame, I stood at the edge of the crowd, watching as Council members, Alp