Third person's POV
Olivia 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
Olivia's POV"Thank the Moon Goddess, you finally came back to me, my love," my mate cooed to Emily Brown.Today, my mate Marsh Walton was officially crowned the Alpha of the Dawn Pack.Right after he swore to make the pack thrive before all shifters in the pack square, he took Emily's hand, confessing his love for her.Everyone was stealing glances at me, talking in whispers. The awkward tension was almost palpable.I froze on the spot, staring at the "love birds" in disbelief.Because I was Marsh's mate and Luna! I should've been the one sharing the moment of glory with him!"You okay, Luna Olivia?" Marsh's Beta, Jeffrey Sanders, shot me a concerned look.I forced a smile, telling him I was fine.Only the Moon Goddess knew I was bleeding inside.Of course I wasn't okay! My mate was acting all lovey-dovey with another she-wolf at his accession ceremony!I walked over to the table and grabbed a glass of red wine, trying to drown my sorrows.The bitter taste of alcohol spread in my mou
Olivia's POVLying on the floor, I felt utterly helpless. Luckily, the pain soon subsided.Tears started to cloud my eyes as a deep sense of betrayal washed over me.Despite it being my first time feeling the pain, I knew what caused it—my mate had been staying by Emily's side, probably acting intimately.Just like how Emily kissed Marsh earlier today.In the werewolf world, when your mate snogged someone else after marking and claiming you, you'd experience such intense pain.It was like an alarm from the Moon Goddess.If they got physical, I could be in for even worse torture.I'd heard cases of werewolves who got weak and ended up losing their wolves because their mates had cheated on them.If I kept turning a blind eye, it was only a matter of time before that tragedy befell me.Making up my mind, I made my way to the bathroom and freshened up.When I stepped out, Beta Jeffrey approached me, saying, "Luna Olivia, Alpha Justin wants you to meet him in the reception room.""Where's
Olivia's POVThe heavy iron gate slowly slammed shut behind me.The thud of metal echoed in the basement, like a final verdict on my fate.Chill air rose from the ground, sending shivers down my spine as goosebumps rose on my skin.Just when I thought I was gonna be alone in the dark forever, I heard footsteps approaching.Beta Jeffrey showed up holding a dim oil lamp, the flickering light dancing on his stern face.I looked up at him, a glimmer of hope welling up inside me."Jeffrey," I called out, my voice echoing in the empty cell, "you know I'm innocent, right?"He avoided my gaze, a helpless look on his face."Luna Olivia, I..." he hesitated, clearly torn between loyalty and justice."Please get me outta here," I pleaded, my voice shaking a bit. "This isn't right."His eyes showed sympathy, but it was soon replaced by determination."Luna Olivia, I'm sorry, but I can't defy the Alpha." His voice was low, laced with a hint of helplessness.And just like that, I was left alone in t
Olivia's POVI froze, unable to believe what I just heard."Could you be more ridiculous? If it weren't for me, he would've been more severely injured, idiot," I shot back, my voice dripping with sarcasm.Emily wrapped her arms around Marsh's waist, her head resting on his chest."Marsh didn't need you. They were just about to kick those nasty rogues out before you got here," she choked out, yet her gaze at me was defiant."I said that to you because I was worried about Marsh. Why did you humiliate me?"I glanced over at Marsh, hoping he would defend me. After all, I had just saved him.If I hadn't lunged at that rogue, he would be suffering from more than just a shoulder wound.Yet, there wasn't a hit of gratitude in his eyes, only anger and disappointment.Facing all shifters from the Dawn Pack, he snapped in a cold voice, "Olivia, you're still grounded, yet you ran out without my permission and even caused chaos during the battle."I stared at him, rage boiling inside me."I did al
Olivia's POVAnger and disappointment toward Marsh devoured me.When I finally found him, he was in the middle of trying on a new suit under the service of an Omega. He looked dashing, yet I wasn't in the mood to admire his charm.A hint of unease flashed across his face as soon as he saw me, but he quickly regained his composure."What are you doing here?" he asked."I'm here to ask what you're prepping for," I cut to the chase as I had run out of patience.He avoided my gaze, snapping, "None of your business.""Is that so?" I sneered, "The pack tailor met up with Emily today. I heard he was making her an evening gown. What's that about?""Watch your tone! I am your Alpha!" he snapped.Then he waved his hand. The Omega got the hint and left with the suit.Instead of answering my question, he impatiently pushed me away, trying to leave."Are you getting ready for Alpha Zander's dinner party?" I kept pressing.Marsh took a deep breath, finally admitting, "Yeah. Alpha Zander's throwing
Olivia's POVI ignored him.The party got even livelier as Alpha Zander's deep and authoritative voice sounded again."However, I'll only pick one main partner for this project. And that's exactly why I'm here. To scope out and choose the right fit."I noticed Marsh's face turned sour, a hint of anxiety flashing in his eyes.Apparently, he was eager to get in on this deal with Alpha Zander.But the awkward greeting he just pulled didn't do him any favors.Literally, he himself threw a rare chance down the drain. I guessed he must rack his brains trying to make up for it.The guests around me were still engaged in heated discussion. After all, the collaboration with Alpha Zander would bring them anything they wanted—wealth, power, status, etc.Just then, an Alpha around Marsh's age stood up.He took his date's hand and approached Alpha Zander, introducing himself, "Nice to meet you, Alpha Zander. I'm Raymond, and this is Avila, my mate, and the one and only Luna of my pack."He stresse
Olivia's POVAs Alpha Zander's voice just fell, I heard the guests gasp in surprise.Marsh's face darkened. Clearly, he wasn't expecting Alpha Zander to back me up in public.Emily froze, the smirk dying on her lips."Well, Alpha Zander—" Marsh stammered, trying to explain, but Alpha Zander just waved his hand, signaling him not to continue."I've made myself pretty clear," said Alpha Zander, his voice dripping with authority.Emily squeezed out her reluctant apology through gritted teeth, "Since that's the case, I'll apologize for what I've done."With that, she walked toward me with her wine glass in hand.Noticing the flicker of annoyance in her eyes, I took a step back, but it was too late.She had pretended to trip over her dress and spilled the wine all over my white gown.The crisp sound of the glass shattering on the floor made the crowd kick up a low buzz of surprise.The deep red stains on the white fabric stood out, like a pristine canvas marred by a sudden, violent stroke
Olivia's POVMy thoughts were a whirlwind as I left the lounge.Alpha Zander's offer had caught me completely off guard.I gotta make a choice, but it wasn't easy.With heavy steps, I descended the stairs and paused at the landing.I called out to my wolf, trying to discuss with me about what had happened."Elara, what do you think about Alpha Zander's offer? As long as we become his Luna for a year, we'll get our freedom and power back," I whispered.After a moment, Elara's voice sounded in my mind, sounding a bit raspy."I'm not sure, Olivia. Marsh is our mate. Perhaps we should figure out a way to win him back instead of leaving with someone else.""I used to have the same idea, and I've tried. But he's clearly obsessed with Emily. And I don't wanna waste my time on an unfaithful mate," I sighed."Have you thought it through? If we reject Marsh, we might not get a second chance mate."Marsh's blatant betrayal and our weakening mating bond had left my wolf weak and insecure.I sooth
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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