Chapter 116

Olivia’s POV

Reed whispered something into my ear, his warm breath sending a shiver down my spine. “You look stunning, Olivia. Absolutely radiant.”

A blush crept up my cheeks. "Thank you, Alpha Reed. You clean up well yourself."

As the music swelled, I allowed myself to be whisked away into a dance. Reed held me close, his touch gentle yet commanding. In moments like these, I could almost forget the lingering shadows of my past. As the song came to an end, I excused myself from reed and made my way to the bathroom. But on my way there, I heard arguing, and one of the voices sounded familiar.

It was Lidia, her hand gesturing sharply at Alpha Derek, who stood rigid, his face contorted in anger. I strained to hear, my sharp senses catching fragments of their heated conversation.

“You think you're too for me; you are nothing but a pathetic whore.” Alpha Derek's voice cut through the air.

I stepped forward, my wolf already stirring within me. "Is there a problem here?" I asked, my tone icy