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
I answered with a sharp, “Derek,” skipping any formalities.“Olivia,” he greeted, his tone clipped but calm. “I thought you’d want to know; Chloe’s already maneuvering against the Council’s investigation. She’s leveraging her allies, muddying the waters, and, unsurprisingly, framing you as the one p
Olivia's POVThe phone felt heavy in my hand as I stared at Aiden’s name on the screen. A strange mix of frustration and determination swirled inside me.Aiden’s release was a glaring failure of the Alpha Council’s judgment, and the knowledge that he was out there, likely scheming his next move, set
My pulse quickened, but I didn’t flinch. “You’ll be waiting a long time,” I said, my voice icy. “Because Ethan will end you first.”There was a moment of silence, and I wondered if I’d struck a nerve. Aiden’s delayed response was filled with hatred, “Let’s not forget, I know all about your little ar
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
My pulse quickened, but I didn’t flinch. “You’ll be waiting a long time,” I said, my voice icy. “Because Ethan will end you first.”There was a moment of silence, and I wondered if I’d struck a nerve. Aiden’s delayed response was filled with hatred, “Let’s not forget, I know all about your little ar
Olivia's POVThe phone felt heavy in my hand as I stared at Aiden’s name on the screen. A strange mix of frustration and determination swirled inside me.Aiden’s release was a glaring failure of the Alpha Council’s judgment, and the knowledge that he was out there, likely scheming his next move, set
I answered with a sharp, “Derek,” skipping any formalities.“Olivia,” he greeted, his tone clipped but calm. “I thought you’d want to know; Chloe’s already maneuvering against the Council’s investigation. She’s leveraging her allies, muddying the waters, and, unsurprisingly, framing you as the one p
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
“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 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
“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
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
“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