Chapter 125 Chapter 68: The Healer’s Compassion–1 Chapter 68: The Healer’s Compassion (Olivia’s POV) After asking about the situation, Hosh sat up in bed, his bandaged right arm propped awkwardly on a pillow. The absence of his hand was jarring, even beneath the wrappings. He was hunched over his phone,
Chapter 124 Chapter 67: A Tangled Web of Compassion and Betrayal 2 I typed a quick response, making an excuse about work. Natalie was useful, but my focus needed to be on Olivia now. Walking to my car, I allowed myself to imagine the future–Olivia and I as neighbors, running
Chapter 123 Chapter 67: A Tangled Web of Compassion and Betrayal–1 Chapter 67: A Tangled Web of Compassion and Betrayal (Olivia’s POV) “So what exactly is the situation with these siblings?” I asked Emma as we sat in my office at Moonlaw Legal Services. Emma’s usually cheerful face was drawn
Chapter 122 Chapter 66: An Awkward Revelation–2 I rolled my eyes but couldn’t help smiling at my friends. As embarrassing as their teasing was, it came from a place of love. “You two are impossible,” I said, heading for the door. “That’s why you love us!” Lily called after me.
Chapter 121 Chapter 68: An Awkward Revelation t Chapter na An Awkward Revelation you Rebecca’s private estate on the outskirts of verdale was everything yet expect from a wealthy werewo home–gudeus elegant and secluded enough that the one would hear my mortified exacth what needed right new ans. Which was
Chapter 120 43 Points > Chapter 65: Cruel Alpha, Tender Mate–2 I leaned against the doorframe, unable to suppress my smile. “I’m enjoying the view p> He turned then, his ice–blue eyes warming as they took in my disheveled appearance. His gaze lingered on my bare legs before returning to
Chapter 119 Chapter 65: Cruel Alpha, Tender Mate–1 Chapter 65: Cruel Alpha, Tender Mate (Connor’s POV) +3 Points “What would I kill you for?” I asked coldly, my ice–blue eyes piercing through Jessica Sullivan’s terrified form. She cowered in the metal chair, her once–beautiful features now marred by bruises and
Chapter 118 Chapter 64: Morning After Chapter 64: Morning After (Olivia’s POV) +8 Points > My face burned with embarrassment as Connor’s ice–blue eyes twinkled with amusement. The memory of my drunken behavior at the Moonlight Club last night made me want to crawl under a rock and never emerge.
Chapter 117 < Chapter 63: Drunken Conf 48 Points Chapter 63: Drunken Confessions– 2 I called Frank Langley, keeping my voice low to avoid disturbing Olivia. “I need you to bring my toiletries and a change of clothes to Ms. Winters‘ apartment,” I instructed. “Leave them outside the door. No
Chapter 116 Chapter 63: Drunken Confessions – 1 Chapter 63: Drunken Confessions (Connor’s POV) I watched Olivia sleep, her face peaceful in the soft glow of the bedside lamp. She looked so vulnerable, so different from the fiercely independent woman I knew her to Just as I was about to
Chapter 115 < Chapter 62 Moonlit Confe Chapter 62: Moonlit Confessions–2 What happened next caught me entirely off guard. She suddenly leaned up in my arms, her movement surprisingly quick for someone so intoxicated. Before I could react, her soft lips pressed against my cheek in a warm, lingering kiss.
Chapter 114 I said nothing, my lips tightening as we moved closer through the crowd. There on stage stood Olivia, her honey–brown hair slightly mussed, amber eyes bright with intoxication. She swayed unsteadily, clutching the microphone with both hands as she belted out what might have been a popular song,
Chapter 113 Chapter 61: Drunken Confessions – 1 Chapter 61: Drunken Confessions (Connor’s POV) The rich aroma of aged whiskey mingled with expensive cigar smoke as I settled into my chair at Quinn’s estate. The familiar weight of playing cards in my hands felt almost foreign after weeks of barely
Chapter 112 Chapter 60: Temptations, Investigations, and Revelations– 2 “We traced her whereabouts,” Frank continued. “She’s already been smuggled out of the country. However, the identities of those who escorted her remain unknown. Both our private detectives and the police hit dead ends quickly; the clues keep breaking off, as
Chapter 111 O 3/3 < Chapter 60. Temptations, Chapter 60: Temptations, Investigations, and Revelations – 1 Chapter 60: Temptations, Investigations, and Revelations (Ethan’s POV) I finished my third cigarette, yet the agitation in my chest refused to subside. The image of Olivia leaning into Connor, her leg casually resting against
Chapter 110 Chapter 59: Cooperation in Ashes– 2 My gaze drifted back to her. She was smiling radiantly while savoring a perfectly cooked piece of venison, animatedly sharing something with Connor. “Yesterday, I won a really tough case,” she was saying, her amber eyes bright with pride. “The evidence alone
Chapter 109 Vote Chapter 59: Cooperation in Ashes – 1 Chapter 59: Cooperation in Ashes (Olivia’s POV) I had just settled into my seat at the restaurant when movement caught my eye. Ethan Grey was approaching a nearby table where a young
Chapter 108 Chapter 58: Unexpected Encounter–2 The warmth of his touch sent pleasant shivers up my spine. After everything we’d been through–the failed engagement ceremony, Grace’s k g, Connor’s injury- these small moments of normalcy felt precious. My stomach growled audibly, and Connor laughed. “Someone’s hungry p> I blushed. “I
Chapter 107 Chapter 58: Unexpected Encounter – 1 Chapter 58: Unexpected Encounter (Ethan’s POV) The drone of yet another airplane engine still echoed in my ears as I stared out the car window. These past weeks had been nothing but a blur of hotel rooms, conference tables, and rejection after
Chapter 106 + Points> He reached out to ruffle my soft honey–brown hair, eyes full of tenderness. “I had to wait for you to grow