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
Olivia's POVThe next morning, I turned on my phone and saw a text message from Hannah.It had a link to some news article.Still groggy, I rubbed my temples as I clicked to read it.Turned out my dance with Zander last night was posted online.Zander was not only the Alpha of the Blackthorn Pack but also the future CEO of the Wells Group in San Francisco.Yes, his dad was still running the show for now, but it didn't stop Zander from being influential in San Francisco and even Los Angeles.In the eyes of others, he was a handsome and wealthy man born with a silver spoon.And I was just Marsh's cast-off—an unrecognized Mrs. Walton.In the eyes of netizens, I was Zander's new girlfriend.Not only did the video of me dancing with Zander spread online, but photos of me hitching a ride in his car after my car broke down also circulated.The headlines from those gossip media outlets became increasingly absurd, with sensational titles like "Fiery Romance" and "Unbreakable Bond."I let out a
Olivia's POVI hadn't downed this much booze in years, and my stomach was empty.Even though Wendy helped me drink a few glasses later on, I still had quite a bit throughout the night.After dinner, I escorted them to the door.As soon as I turned around, I felt a strong discomfort in my stomach. I tried my best to suppress it and said to Wendy, "I'm going to the bathroom."After saying so, I dashed to the bathroom and barely made it before I hurled everything up.After that, I felt a lot better.Werewolves had a strong self-healing ability, which was not only evident in injuries but also in situations like this. I could quickly recover from physical discomfort.I splashed some cold water on my face and sobered up."You good?" I couldn't help but check in with my wolf."I'm not vibing with this booze. I prefer the red wine from the Red Moon Pack," Elara responded in my mind.I did go on the conversation with Elara. Instead, I grabbed a paper towel to dry my hands.That was when I spot
Olivia's POV"The horse ranch. It's been a long time since I rode a horse!"I thought for a moment and realized that it was indeed so, and I said, "Alright.""Cool! I'll swing by tomorrow morning at nine!""Got it. Get some sleep then."After hanging up, I chugged a glass of milk and hit the hay.The next day around eight, Hannah rolled up in her car.March in LA usually meant rain, but today was a rare sunny day.As I was staring out the window, Hannah suddenly called out to me, "Olivia, what did you say to Zander that night?"I arched a brow and asked, "Nothing. Why?"Hannah took out her phone and tapped on Twitter. "Here, see for yourself."On her screen was Zander's tweet, reading, "Day 16 of pursuing Olivia." The update stopped on that day."He gave up just like that?" I exclaimed in astonishment.I wasn't bummed or anything—just kinda puzzled.Hannah snorted disdainfully and said, "So, he's just a jerk!"Suddenly remembering what Zander had said that day, I raised an eyebrow and
Olivia's POVIt had been a long time since I raced horses with anyone. Back in the day when I was a child, I would run and race with the folks in the Red Moon Pack.The wind blowing on my face right now reminded me of the good old days.I couldn't help feeling relaxed.Speaking of which, Zander's equestrian skills were better than I had imagined.He was right on my tail, sometimes just half a meter behind, sometimes leading ahead.I had always been competitive, so upon noticing that he was very close, I cracked that whip hard and pushed my horse to go faster.When there were 200 meters left to the finish line, I noticed that Zander was lagging behind me by nearly two meters.Feeling smug, I gave a laugh. Yet just then, the red horse suddenly galloped past me.When I realized what had happened and spurred on the horse, it was too late.By the time I got to the finish line, Zander had already pulled up his horse.He turned around and looked at me with a triumphant gaze, saying, "Olivia,
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