"I searched for his birth parents for a long time after that," I said, gently pinching the pup's chubby cheek. "No one ever came forward."Oliver was quiet for a long moment—like he'd gone somewhere else entirely. Then he swallowed hard and repeated, "Found?""Yeah." I nodded, brushing my thumb over the pup's tiny hand. "It was winter too. I don't understand how anyone could abandon something so precious."My voice was heavy with sorrow—but Oliver's face broke into a grin. He shot to his feet, practically vibrating."That's perfect!"The pup and I both stared at him, equally confused.He caught himself, sat back down, and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "I mean... I could... be...""Be his father?"He lifted his head and looked me straight in the eye—dead serious."Healer Ivy, I've fallen for you at first sight. Will you accept me as your mate?"He didn't look away. His eyes were so bright, so intense, it almost scared me.I was completely stunned. The Alpha King—interested in m
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