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You’re coming with us

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

Alpha’s daughter

OLIVIAFor a second, she just stared at me like she couldn’t believe I meant it. Then her lips curved into a smile. “Really?” she asked.“Really,” I said, nodding. “Just for tonight.”Logan smiled too, his cute dimple appearing in his cheek. “That’s a great idea. Come on, Mia. Get ready… we’ll wait for you.”She nodded quickly and ran back inside, her hair bouncing behind her.I turned back to Logan, forcing another smile. “Just this once,” I murmured, teasing lightly.He chuckled, sliding his arms around my waist. “You’re too kind for your own good, you know that?”“Maybe,” I said quietly. “But I’m not heartless.”He brushed a strand of hair from my face and kissed my forehead. “That’s one of the things I love most about you.”It didn’t take long before I heard the click of heels against the floor.When I turned toward the doorway, I nearly forgot how to breathe.Mia stood there, wearing a short black dress that highlighted her curves like it had been stitched on her skin. Her hair,

He’s Ours

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

Go into my room

LOGANThe woods were darker than usual, the air filled with the scent of rain and wet leaves.With every few steps, Mia’s quiet sniffles broke the silence.“She couldn’t have gone far,” I said, crouching to sniff the damp ground. “Alright, I think I’ve got her trail.”Mia hugged her arms around herself. “She’s all I have left, Logan. I can’t lose her too.”I glanced at her. The sorrow in her eyes was raw, and she looked smaller somehow, standing there in her soaked dress beneath the looming trees. Being rejected was something no wolf should ever have to endure. Watching Mia… Olivia’s stepsister, go through it had been painful. She didn’t deserve that kind of heartbreak.“Hey,” I said gently, “we’ll find her. I promise.”She nodded, forcing a faint smile, and followed me deeper into the woods.The rain began as a drizzle and within minutes, it turned heavy, drenching us both. I wiped my face with the back of my hand. “There,” I said, sniffing again. The scent was stronger now.I stepp

The shock

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

You’re on top of my mate

OLIVIAI was shivering.Every single hair on my body stood on end. “What the hell is this?!” I screamed, my voice cracking, echoing off the cabin walls.Mia’s head snapped up, her eyes wide with panic. “Olivia…” she started, her voice trembling, “it’s not what you think!”“Not what I think?” I barked, my vision blurring with tears and anger. “You’re on top of my mate, Mia! Tell me how the hell this isn’t what I think!”She pushed herself off Logan quickly, her hands raised. “He collapsed!” she cried. “I swear, I didn’t… he just… he fell, Olivia! I was performing CPR!”I froze, trying to process her words through the red haze clouding my head.“CPR?” I repeated.Mia nodded frantically, tears streaming down her cheeks. “He was slumped on the floor when he came out of the bathroom. I heard the sound and panicked! He wasn’t breathing, Olivia. I was trying to save him, I swear!”Mia dropped back to her knees beside him before I could even speak again. Her trembling hands pressed against hi

She was still here.

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

Handle your little patient

OLIVIALogan ran a hand through his hair, sighing like I was the unreasonable one. “Liv, calm down, okay? She just…”Mia quickly cut in. “I hurt my thigh last night,” she said, rubbing the spot dramatically. “When I was outside looking for my cat… I slipped a little. It’s just a bruise, but it started aching this morning.”I stared at her blankly, not buying a word of it.“I asked Logan if he could help me put some ointment on it,” she continued, forcing a small, embarrassed smile. “But my leg’s super sensitive, so it tickled when he did it. That’s why we were laughing.”My jaw clenched so tight it hurt.“Tickled?” I repeated slowly. “That’s your explanation?”Logan finally stood, hands raised. “Olivia, it’s nothing, okay? She just needed help. Don’t turn this into something it’s not.”I let out a bitter laugh. “Oh, don’t worry, Logan. I’m not turning it into anything…. looks like it already is something.”Mia’s cheeks flushed, and she quickly pulled her leg off his lap, pretending to

The smart plan

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

Apology

OLIVIAI lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.Then I felt a warm hand slid around my waist pulling me back against him.“Don’t be angry with me, Liv,” Logan murmured, his breath brushing the side of my neck. “You know I love you. I just… I couldn’t stand there and watch your sister in pain. That’s all.”I didn’t respond and I tried to shift away, but his grip only tightened a little more. “She’s gone now,” he continued softly. “It’s just you and me. I promise, you’ll have all of me… all my attention. No distractions.”I scoffed quietly. “Logan, just leave me alone.”He sighed, pressing his forehead to my shoulder. “You know I can’t do that.”I could almost hear the smile in his voice when he added, “I love you too much to let you stay mad at me.”“Logan…” I started, but before I could finish, he reached over and tickled my side. I twisted instinctively, trying not to laugh, but the sound escaped anyway.“Stop! Logan, stop!” I gasped between giggles, pushing at his chest.He

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