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 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