Chapter 10

Zander's POV

From Olivia's reaction when she saw me at the dinner party, I knew she thought it was the first time we'd met.

I read shock and confusion in her bewildered expression.

But actually, we'd crossed paths before, not at some meticulously planned event, but by sheer chance.

The moment I first saw her was etched indelibly in my memory.

It was at a werewolf school in Los Angeles, a place that groomed future leaders of wolf packs.

Olivia stood out even among a crowd of exceptional students.

Her beauty and charm were hard to resist.

My wolf felt a strong pull towards her.

Every time I got close to Olivia, my wolf seemed more excited.

But if that was the attraction between a pair of destined mates, then why didn't Olivia feel the same about me?

She only saw me as a stranger who went to the same school as her, which made me uncomfortable.

However, that was only part of the reason I didn't approach her.

I stayed away because I was afraid.

I was certain I'd lose control around her, wh