LOGINCamilla gave a dismissive wave of her hand. "Asher will take care of Abel. That snake crossed the line when he attacked Olivia. Asher won’t let him get away with that.""And Cassius?" Richard’s voice was sharp; his gaze locked onto hers. "What do you plan to do about him?"A small, cold smile tugged at Camilla’s lips. "Cassius will be handled. I’ll shut him up with some contracts and money. He’s predictable, and he knows better than to bite the hand that feeds him." She paused, leaning back in her chair. "It’s politics, Richard. You and I both know it’s not always about who’s right but who has the upper hand." Richard exhaled deeply, his eyes searching hers. "Sometimes I wonder if Asher knows the weight of the world we’re handing him."Camilla’s smile faded, her face growing serious. For a moment, something flickered in her eyes, something softer, but it disappeared just as quickly as it came. "He’ll figure it out," she said, her voice quieter now. "He’s smart. And strong. I wish Ash
Asher strode into his father’s office, his mind racing with everything he had uncovered. The door clicked shut behind him, and Alpha Richard looked up from behind his desk, his piercing eyes narrowing at his son’s serious expression."Asher," Richard greeted, leaning back in his chair. "What brings you here?"Asher didn’t waste any time. "It’s Abel. He was behind the attack on Olivia in Alaska."Richard’s expression darkened instantly." Abel?" he repeated, his voice low and dangerous. "That snake has always had ambitions for my position. But attacking your mate—he’s sunk lower than I thought possible."Asher nodded, his own anger simmering just beneath the surface. "He’s been scheming for a while now. We have the evidence, Dad. Shouldn’t we revenge? Bring this to the Council and get him punished."Richard leant forward, his brows furrowed in thought. For a long moment, he didn’t speak, his sharp gaze fixed on a point somewhere behind Asher. His eyes were fixed on Camilla."Yes. We’ll
Asher’s gaze finally met hers. He shifted uncomfortably, like he was trying to find the right words but struggling to get them out. "It’s about everything that happened with Detective Fred, Veronica, and how we got everything cleared up."Olivia frowned, confused. "What do you mean? I thought we were lucky that Fred dropped the charges and helped clear Veronica’s name."Asher’s jaw tightened, and he looked away for a moment, staring at the floor. "It wasn’t just luck. I... I asked Fred to lie. I used my position as the future Alpha to... influence him. He’s a werewolf, Olivia, and he’s bound to follow Alpha commands. I told him to fake the evidence and arrest Veronica so that you would agree to come with me."Olivia's breath caught in her throat. She stared at him, her mind reeling as the weight of his words sank in. "Wait, you manipulated the whole thing? You made Fred lie about the investigation?"Asher nodded slowly, his eyes filled with guilt. "I did it to protect you. To protect
Olivia stood at the doorstep of Helen and Veronica’s cosy little home, knocking gently. She had promised Asher she’d extend a personal invitation to the pack barbeque, but part of her had wanted to come by on her own to see how Helen and Veronica were doing.The door creaked open, and Helen appeared, her face a mixture of surprise and curiosity. "Olivia, hey," she said, stepping aside to let her in. "Wasn’t expecting you this early.""Hey, Em," Olivia smiled. "I wanted to come by and invite you and Veronica to the pack barbeque. It’s tomorrow. Should be fun—good food, lots of people." She grinned, trying to sound casual.Helen raised an eyebrow. "Pack barbeque? Is it... like, a wolf thing?"Olivia laughed. "Well, kind of. But it’s more of a community thing. Everyone’s welcome, even humans. Alpha Richard personally invited you both, so you don’t have to worry about feeling out of place."Helen glanced over her shoulder towards the hallway, where Veronica’s voice could be faintly heard.
After the initial warmth of the reunion, the air had turned tense as Olivia noticed the change in Marcus and Juliette’s demeanour. They exchanged wary glances.Olivia sensed something was wrong. She could feel the unspoken weight hanging between them, the tension thrumming just beneath the surface. Finally, Marcus took a deep breath, his eyes locking with hers."Olivia," he began, his voice steady but carrying an edge of urgency. "There’s something we need to tell you."Juliette shifted nervously besides him, her hands twisting in front of her as she glanced at her brother before looking at Olivia with concern."It’s about Alpha Cassius.""He’s furious," Juliette added, her voice quieter but filled with emotion. "He’s angry with us and with you."Olivia's brow furrowed as she studied the two of them. "Thats obvious."Marcus exhaled slowly, his hands flexing as if trying to release the tension building inside him. "Cassius wanted us to join your pack, Olivia. But not as allies—not out
Olivia paced nervously back and forth in her room, the soft fabric of her dress swishing with each step. The large windows allowed the late afternoon sunlight to stream in, but it did little to ease the growing anxiety. Her gaze flickered occasionally towards the door, half-expecting it to burst open with news at any moment.Across the room, Cade sat contentedly at a small table with his nanny, happily absorbed in colouring. Creating a wild mix of colours that had no rhyme or reason.It had been sometime since Asher and Carlisle had gotten to rescue Juliette and Marcus.Olivia's phone buzzed on the nearby dresser, causing her heart to leap into her throat. She rushed over and grabbed it with trembling fingers. Her breath hitched as she read the message:Asher’s back.Without a second thought, she dropped the phone onto the bed and rushed towards the mansion’s entrance. She needed to see them—to know they were all alright.As she descended the grand staircase, the massive front doors o







