The Bride He Never Wanted

OLIVIA It felt like forever since I’d seen him. Two whole weeks without his scent, his voice, or the warmth of his touch. My fated mate had been away in the human world, tending to business. He was the manager of the second biggest penthouse in the city, so he had to split his time between that life and the one here in the pack. Still, it didn’t make the distance any easier. I glanced at my reflection one last time, pressing my lips together to perfect the red lipstick. The deep shade stood out against my fair skin, and I wanted him to see me that way when he walked through the door.My gaze drifted to the small box at the edge of the bed.Inside was the new lingerie I’d gotten just for tonight. I ran my fingers over the silky fabric and felt my cheeks warm. I could already picture his reaction, the way his eyes would darken the moment he saw me in it tonight, after our outing.My heart skipped just thinking about it. It had been too long… two whole weeks without him, and I couldn

OLIVIA “It’s… it’s from home,” she whispered, her voice breaking. “My cat… Snowy, she’s missing. The guards said the gate was left open and she ran into the woods.”“Oh no,” Logan said, concern immediately flashing across his face. “That’s not good. The woods are crawling with rogues lately.”Mia sniffed, wiping at her cheeks. “I know. She’s just a baby. I raised her since she was a kitten.” Her gaze shifted to Logan. “You were always good at tracking animals… right? Could you maybe... please help me find her? Just for a bit?”Seriously?My pulse hammered in my ears.It took everything in me not to roll my eyes.Of course, Logan’s protective instincts kicked in immediately. “Of course,” he said, already reaching for his jacket. “I can pick up her scent if we leave now before it gets too cold.”I clenched my jaw. “Logan…”He turned to me, his eyes full of apology. “Babe, it won’t take long. I just don’t want anything to happen to the poor thing before a rogue gets to her.”Mia sniff

OLIVIA I was boiling.What the hell was the meaning of all this? He left me stranded in the rain… and now Mia was in his house? Doing what, exactly? The moment I stepped into the house, soaked from head to toe, I didn’t even stop to think. My entire body trembled from anger. I stormed into my room, yanked the wet dress off, and threw it across the floor. “Unbelievable,” I hissed. “He left me. He actually left me.” I pulled on a pair of jeans and a loose sweatshirt while I ranted. My hands were shaking as I tied my hair into a messy bun. I didn’t care what I looked like. Not right now. Grabbing my car keys from the dresser, I made up my mind. I was going to his house. As I stepped into the hallway, I almost ran into my father. He was sitting in the parlour, still in his uniform, reading through a few papers. His eyes lifted when he saw me, his brows pulling together immediately. “Olivia? What’s wrong with you? You’re red as fire. Were you running?” “I’m fine, Dad,” I said quic

OLIVIAI was shaking with frustration.Logan was still breathing hard behind me when the knock came again. My pulse pounded in my ears as I stood, yanking my shirt down and storming toward the door.When I pulled it open, Mia stood there. Her hair was still damp, clinging to her face, her eyes wide and guilty.“I’m so sorry,” she said quickly, her voice trembling. “I didn’t mean to disturb you both. I just… I wanted to clear the air.”I stared at her, blinking once. “Clear the air?”She nodded, twisting her fingers together nervously. “About earlier. I didn’t want you to think I was trying to…” she hesitated, her eyes flicking toward Logan behind me, “...get in between you two. I just panicked when I saw him on the floor. I wanted to apologise… and also for interrupting your date tonight.”For a second, I almost laughed. Was this seriously why she knocked?I took a slow, deep breath, forcing my wolf down before she did something reckless. “Alright, Mia,” I said quietly. “Apology accep

MIAI smiled inwardly as Olivia stormed back into the bedroom, slamming the door so hard the walls rattled. Perfect. It was working… slowly, but surely.She could scream, curse, and act like she owned him all she wanted… but eventually, she’d break. And when she did, I’d be right there to take what she thought was hers.I brushed my fingers lightly over my thigh, The sting was real… but the satisfaction underneath it was even stronger. I couldn’t be heartbroken while Olivia got to be happy. If she thought she could have a perfect little life while I was left in ruins, she was wrong. Dead wrong.Logan’s touch brought me back to the present. His fingers were warm and gentle against my skin as he leaned closer, examining the spot where I’d “hit” myself. His brows furrowed. “Damn, it’s already bruising worse than I thought.:He looked up at me. “Stay still, okay? I’ll rub something on it to ease the pain, and I’ll make you a drink. The herbs will help it heal from the inside.”I forced a