Olivia's POVHannah and I arrived at a small alley downtown, known for its cheap yet delicious food.It was also a popular hangout for the homeless and gangsters.But as werewolves, we didn't fear them.We took a seat, ordered our food, and chatted while we waited.Soon, the tasty snacks arrived.Hannah and I were both a bit hungry and started to eat.After a while, the sound of brakes squealing near the street caught our attention.I looked up and saw Marsh getting out of a car.I smiled at Hannah and said, "This is probably my least favorite kind of coincidence."Marsh came over, looked at me, and said, "Come back to the Dawn Pack with me.""I don't understand your meaning." I turned my head, not wanting to continue the topic.Marsh persisted, "You are still my mate and the Luna of the Dawn Pack."I put down my cutlery and said to Hannah, "Are you done eating? Shall we take off?"Hannah wiped her hands and said, "OK."We got up and headed out, deliberately ignoring Marsh.We walked
Olivia's POV I looked up and found that sure enough, Marsh and Beta Jeffrey were over there at the booth not far away. Before I could respond, Hannah continued, "C'mon, just show that jerk Marsh that you've got rizz." I shook my head, feeling a bit helpless. "Mates should be loyal and trust each other. Tests and provocations like these are completely meaningless, especially since my bond with Marsh is nearly broken because of Emily." "So? What do you say?" Zander asked with a smile like he didn't notice Hannah and me whispering. I beamed, "Thanks, but no. I drove here." I didn't drink alcohol tonight, so I didn't need anyone to take me home. After speaking, I headed over to the other side of the bar where some friends were hanging out, just to let them know I was heading back. Zander, being the sensible type, didn't press further. Hannah trailed behind and wondered with a puzzled look, "Why not take Zander up on his offer? I know you don't wanna be his girlfriend, but you coul
Olivia's POVI had just driven out of the bar when I suddenly realized I had forgotten my phone.Not wanting to turn back, I just parked on the side of the road and walked there.As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the bar, however, I heard Marsh insult me.Immediately, I felt a sharp pain in my chest.But I soon shook it off."He's lying!" Elara chimed in my head. "His wolf craves us."Her words didn't cheer me up at all."Ignore them!" I responded to her in my mind, then I kept striding toward the bar.Elara grumbled a bit but didn't argue with me.Beta Jeffrey, who gave me a glance from the corner of his eye, nudged Marsh with his elbow."What?" Marsh snapped, sounding a bit annoyed.Then he turned around, looking at me with a frown.Rolling my eyes upward, I walked to the counter, asking the bartender for my phone.After getting it, I headed out, ready to leave.Just then, I heard Zander chuckle, "Well, if that's how it is, then great! You definitely won't mind me pursuing Ms.
Olivia's POVI stared at the roses in silence, thinking, 'Since I've just decided yesterday that I'm not gonna respond to Zander's advances for now, I can't take them.'Thus, I said to the assistant, "Take these away; they're yours now."She looked shocked. "What?"Before she could say anything more, I pushed through the door and walked into my office.Moments later, I headed back out with the report Wendy had given me this morning."Ms. Johnson, would you like some coffee?" the assistant asked while holding the bouquet."Thanks, but no. I need to talk to Mr. Bell about work," I replied with a smile.My gaze swept over the bouquet—the red roses looked so vibrant.After losing in thought for a while, I tore my eyes away. With the file in hand, I then clicked my way straight to Morgan's office in heels.Due to my dissatisfaction with Morgan, I walked with big strides.When Morgan's assistant saw me, he froze for a second. "Ms. Johnson, are you here to see Mr. Bell?""Yes." I nodded."I'
Olivia's POV"Ms. Johnson, are you off work? Do I have the honor to have dinner with you?" Hannah's voice came through the phone."Why are you so free today?" I asked with a smile."I've familiarized myself with the work of the pack recently, so I've been quite free this month," Hannah replied casually.After pondering for a moment, I asked, "Where do you wanna go for dinner?""The Starry Night!" she exclaimed excitedly. "The new steakhouse that just opened.""I'll be there in half an hour.""Cool, I'll be waiting for you, Ms. Johnson."Half an hour later, I found Hannah at a booth at the steakhouse. My gaze fell on the plate of snacks on the table. "How long have you been waiting for me?""I've been here since I gave you the call."I shook my head helplessly and realized that she really had a lot of free time.Then, I sat across from her and handed her the menu. "Order whatever you want. My treat.""Sweet! That's what I like to hear!" She grabbed the menu without hesitation.Once we
Olivia's POV"I can't dance," I said.Well, in fact, I could. I just didn't wanna dance with him."Don't worry. I won't get mad even if you step on my toes," he replied with a grin.I was rendered speechless.Before I could protest, Zander had already taken my hand and led me onto the dance floor.As I stood there, I caught sight of Marsh. He didn't speak, but his expression was icy.I'd never seen that possessive look on him.If it were before, I'd feel flattered. But now, it just made me sick.I turned back to Zander, shifting my focus onto our steps.On the dance floor, our movements started syncing up like we were born to do this together.As the rhythm shifted from soft to upbeat, under Zander's lead, my movements became light and confident. The hem of my skirt traced graceful arcs in the air as we spun around.People around us seemed to be affected by our vibe, instinctively clearing a space for us in the center of the dance floor.Everyone started to fix their gaze on us.Deep
Olivia's POVI was strutting in my high heels, heading away from Marsh step by step.The whole hallway echoed with the click-clack of my stilettos."You're angry," Elara spoke in my mind."I hate it when he meddles in my business," I told her."Maybe he's finally remembering we're his mate," she joked, which was a rare case. Then she added, "I can sense his anger, although pretty faint."I got what she meant. Marsh still had some pull over me, but it was definitely fading.Marsh's presence annoyed me, so I found Hannah and said straight up, "Let's go."She raised an eyebrow at me and asked, "What's wrong? Did you run into someone in the ladies' room that upset you?"I nodded slightly. "I bumped into Marsh on my way back."Hannah's face lit up with understanding. "Oh, you ran into a nut, huh? No wonder!" she shrugged and said.I chuckled a bit when suddenly I heard footsteps beside me.When I turned around, I saw Beta Jeffrey standing there, about to greet us.Compared to Marsh, he see
Olivia's POV"Good evening, ladies." The car window rolled down, and I saw Zander smiling at us as he spoke.Hannah gave me a meaningful look and said, "Well, looks like you won't have to drive by yourself later."I knew what she was inferring, so I shot her a sideways glance and replied, "I'm not ready to accept his help just yet.""I can't handle any more accidents late at night, so sorry, but I think it'll be the best if you accept his help."I snorted, "It's not up to you."As we spoke, Zander had already gotten out of the car and walked up to us, asking, "Did your car break down?"'He's quite forward,' I thought to myself.Then I politely replied, "Yeah.""Did you call for a tow truck?""Um-hum."Just as I finished speaking, the tow truck crew showed up.Wendy walked over and said, "Ms. Johnson, you may as well leave with Miss Watson now."I glanced at Zander standing beside me, feeling reluctant to get too involved with him. So I nodded. "Okay."I signaled Hannah to follow befor
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.
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