Alpha Zander's POV
I narrowed my eyes slightly, regarding her with a mix of scrutiny and amusement, before speaking in a deliberate and unhurried manner, "I don't have a new lover."
Of course, there was never an old one, either.
"Alpha Zander, this isn't something you should be telling me," Olivia replied fearlessly, meeting my gaze with a steadfast and direct look that delved deep into my eyes.
We stood there, locked in a silent contest of wills, neither willing to back down or concede easily.
Eventually, it was Olivia who couldn't bear the heavy atmosphere any longer.
Her eyes fluttered as she murmured, "I need to go, Alpha Zander."
"Mm," I responded in a low voice, still standing in place, my gaze as intense as before.
Olivia seemed to feel a strange sense of guilt and unease under my gaze. She unconsciously glanced at Wendy.
Wendy noticed her strange and asked with concern, "Ms. Johnson?"
This inquiry brought
Third person's POVMarsh's steps abruptly halted, the soles of his shoes scraping against the ground with a faint sound, his body swaying in response.Inside, he was waging a fierce battle, his teeth clenched unconsciously, his hands balling into fists.He desperately wanted to turn back and look at Zander, the thought swirling madly in his mind as if an invisible force was tugging at him.After all, he and Zander had been evenly matched rivals for so many years; if he turned to scrutinize Zander's expression, he could roughly judge the truth of his words.A flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes, the muscles in his neck tensing, as if he were about to turn.Yet, his body seemed to be sealed by some mysterious force, not making the motion to look back.Marsh himself was puzzled, his brows furrowing deeply, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.Why couldn't he turn back?He kept asking himself over and over.
Third person's POVIt had been nearly a month since Marsh last returned to the Dawn Pack for a meal.The last time he was here, he stayed for only a few brief minutes before swiftly departing.On the night Hailey was punished, he left without delay after carrying out the disciplinary action, without any hesitation.Moira, as a mother and wife, had no way to detain her husband or keep her son by her side for long.Today, when she saw Marsh return, her face immediately bloomed with more smiles.She warmly said, "Marsh, you're back."Marsh merely nodded slightly before walking to the dining table and sitting down, greeting, "Alpha Justin."Alpha Justin glanced at him and calmly said, "Let's eat first. After the meal, I have an announcement to make."Since Hailey's punishment, she had become much more docile recently.At the moment, aside from Moira's concerned inquiries about Marsh's well-being, the only sounds at th
Third person's POVAlpha Justin did not delve further into the topic but turned his gaze to Hailey.With a stern expression, he said, "You need to behave yourself. If you cause another incident like the last one, it won't be as simple as just following the pack's rules for punishment!"Hailey, who was already shocked and displeased by Alpha Justin's previous words, instantly lost her courage when he directly issued such a severe warning to her.She hung her head, her spirits dampened, and responded meekly, "I understand, Alpha Justin."Alpha Justin gave a slight nod of approval, then looked at Moira, "You used to have pleasant conversations with Olivia. Since you are also satisfied with this former Luna, just invite Olivia out for coffee when you have time and work on building your relationship."Moira, who never dared to go against Alpha Justin's wishes, kept nodding, "I see, Alpha Justin.""Alright, go about your own business," Alph
Third person's POVHunter was welcoming his fiftieth birthday, but in his heart, he initially did not plan to make a big fuss about the birthday banquet.In his view, fifty was just a halfway station in life, and it was fine to pass it low-key.However, Olivia's heart was filled with guilt.Recalling the past three years, she hadn't been able to accompany Hunter on a single birthday due to various reasons, which became a hard-to-heal wound in her heart.She felt that only through a grand birthday banquet could she slightly make up for her debt to her father.Thus, she strongly persuaded Alpha Hunter to change his mind and make his fiftieth birthday banquet a grand affair.As for Alpha Hunter, he had his own small calculations.Seeing his daughter go through the trials and tribulations outside, his heart was full of pity and protectiveness for Olivia.He thought that by taking this birthday banquet as an opportunity, he w
Third person's POVOlivia lightly raised the corners of her mouth, her smile perfectly balanced, exuding politeness without being overly familiar.Marsh gazed at Olivia before him, instantly capturing the subtle aloofness and coldness in her light brown eyes.That gaze was like a sharp little knife, piercing his heart directly.Zander gracefully raised his glass, gently clinked it with Olivia's champagne flute, and said softly, "Ms. Johnson, you are especially charming tonight."Olivia slightly curved her lips, revealing a faint smile, and responded quietly, "Thank you."Beside them, Marsh looked at the smile on Olivia's face, finding it unusually glaring.He subconsciously clenched the stem of his glass tighter, his thumb applying pressure unconsciously.There were a thousand words he wanted to express, but he was never as eloquent or persuasive as Zander.In the end, Marsh chose to swallow all the words back down.
Third person's POVThe scale of the banquet was grand, and the scene was spectacular. The guest entry alone lasted nearly two hours.By eight o'clock in the evening, the guests had mostly arrived, and Olivia and Hannah returned to the backstage area together.Their former classmates had also been invited to the banquet, but with the hustle of the day, Olivia had no time to entertain them specifically, only offering a brief greeting as they entered.Upon arriving backstage, Olivia and Hannah spotted Dominic talking with Hunter. Olivia raised her eyebrows slightly and walked over.Seeing her return, Alpha Hunter and Dominic ceased their conversation and turned to her. Hunter asked with concern, "Tired?"Hunter's reluctance to hold such large banquets was not only due to his preference for low-profile affairs but also because Olivia was the sole person in the Red Moon Pack responsible for handling such events.Every time they held a banq
Third person's POVOlivia gracefully shifted her position, her calm eyes directly facing Zander, and asked with a composed tone, "What do you want to say, Alpha Zander?"Zander's deep eyes flickered with a glimmer, as if there were a thousand words he wanted to express, yet he concealed them in an instant.His gaze inadvertently swept towards Hannah, a hint of displeasure rising in his heart. She always seemed to interfere at crucial moments.Hannah, sensing Zander's look, became displeased. "Alpha Zander and Olivia are not on intimate terms. Is there something I can't hear?"Zander ignored Hannah's provocation, focusing all his attention on Olivia, silently contemplating how to make her believe him.Olivia slightly raised an eyebrow, her eyes showing a hint of rebuke and helplessness. "Hannah."This simple address seemed to carry an undeniable power.Hannah glared at Zander, her look as if it could shoot arrows, before she tur
Third person's POVOlivia couldn't help but let out an exasperated laugh. She found the two men's behavior utterly unreasonable. "Fine, then fight it out."With that, she walked straight through them and left.Her heart was filled with exhaustion and disappointment. She was unsure how to handle the complicated situation.However, she hadn't taken more than a few steps when a loud "bang" echoed from behind, startling even the guests inside the banquet hall.Some noticed the commotion and were coming to investigate what had happened.Not wanting to escalate the situation, Olivia had no choice but to return, looking at the two men who were fiercely trading blows.Her eyes held anger and helplessness as she said, "Today is my father's birthday. Are you sure you want to fight and ruin tonight's party?"Her words had some effect, and both Zander and Marsh paused for a moment.But in an instant, as if driven by some invisible f
Third person's POVOlivia looked at Hannah with an amused smile, "Should I tell Blanche you have something to do and won't be joining us?""On second thought, we're such close friends. There's no need for such formalities, right?"Hannah quickly changed her tune, fearing Olivia would leave without her.Olivia, well aware of Hannah's character, hummed and turned to go upstairs.Hannah followed
Third person's POVOlivia fell into a deep sleep as soon as she changed into her pajamas, her body and mind desperately needing rest to recover from the exhaustion.This sleep lasted until the sun was high in the sky the next day. When Olivia opened her eyes, it was already past nine in the morning.After freshening up, Olivia discovered numerous messages from Hannah.Raising an eyebrow, she unlocked her phone and clicked into the message list.
Third person's POVMarsh remained silent, and Alpha Justin waited for a moment, but received no explanation.Furious, he threw the book in his hand forcefully. "Marsh, are you mute? Your silence will only make things worse. Your actions might trigger tension between our pack and the Red Moon Pack.""Alpha Justin, it's getting late. You should rest early," Marsh said, preparing to hang up the phone.The next moment, he heard Justin ask angrily, "Do you really not want to reco
Third person's POVIn the werewolf world, different packs have their own territories and complex interpersonal relationships. A large pack like the Red Moon Pack, with its Alpha holding an extremely high status, any conflict with him could trigger a series of chain reactions."Do you think I'm stupid?" Marsh retorted.Zander was clearly pretending to be unconscious!As the Alpha of the Blackthorn Pack, Zander couldn't be that weak.
Third person's POVWarwick noticed that Marsh wasn't responding at all.He turned to look and saw Marsh's face was pale, his forehead covered in a dense layer of sweat.Alarmed, Warwick asked, "Alpha Marsh, don't scare me. What's wrong with you?"March gritted his teeth and, with difficulty, managed to say, "Stomach pain.""I'll take you to the hospital," Warwick declared, immediately reversin
Third person's POVFifteen minutes later, the car pulled up to the Lightmark Hotel.Olivia turned her head to look at Zander. Under the cover of shadow, the bruises on his face were still clearly visible.She could sense the faint scent of the wolf tribe on Zander, a unique smell that mixed wildness and strength, which was hard to conceal even in human form.Olivia glanced and said, "Alpha Zander, we've arrived at the hotel."
Third person's POVOlivia swallowed hard, her gaze instinctively shifting towards the dark hospital window in an attempt to divert her attention.She repeatedly told herself not to be affected by the scene before her. This was just a simple exchange of favors."Try some?" Suddenly, a hot dog was offered right in front of her.Zander lifted his head, his eyes filled with tenderness and anticipation, a faint smile playing on his lips.Olivia leaned back slightly, flustered as she said, "No, thanks."Zander just smiled, his grin growing brighter, as he once again offered the hot dog to her lips and whispered, "Be a good girl. Open your mouth." His voice was incredibly gentle, using the word "good girl" as if he were coaxing a child.His gaze was fixed on Olivia, seemingly waiting for her to accept this small sharing.In a moment of distraction, Olivia unknowingly took a bite.Instantly, her face flushed slightly, feeling a
Third person's POVOlivia and Hannah left the hospital together, taking only about ten minutes to return to the car.Hannah quickly got inside, but Olivia did not follow.At this moment, Olivia was feeling conflicted. She knew Hannah was puzzled and didn't understand her intention to buy food for Zander, yet she couldn't ignore his plight.She told herself silently that this was just a gesture to repay a favor, with no other emotional entanglements.Hannah was taken aback and asked with confusion, "You're not really planning to buy him food, are you?""Go back first," Olivia said, signaling the driver to start the car, her tone resolute and leaving no room for argument.She feared that if she hesitated any longer, she might change her mind."Hey, Olivia, why bother with him..." Hannah tried to dissuade her, but Olivia only pressed her lips tightly together, offering no response.She turned and walked towards the convenie
Third person's POVHe gazed down at Olivia, who looked breathtakingly beautiful tonight, a sight he had never seen before.In his heart, he truly wanted to compliment her, but before he had the chance, the despised Zander had already seized Olivia's attention.Just like now, before he could expose Zander's pretense, Olivia had already concluded that he was the cause of tonight's chaos."I know," Marsh responded in a deep voice, still looking down at Olivia, waiting quietly for her to continue.However, Olivia didn't say anything more. She just gave him a cold look before turning around and leaving resolutely.The news of Zander and Marsh fighting over Olivia spread rapidly within minutes.At such a grand event, it was nearly impossible to conceal their public brawl.As the host of the banquet, the Red Moon Pack, considering Zander's fainting and hospitalization, logically should send a representative to follow up on the matter.