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"You'll join us too, won't you, Olivia?" I asked sweetly, making sure everyone could hear. "After all, we're colleagues now.

She met my gaze steadily. "Of course, Victoria. I wouldn't miss it."

Amber Crest Restaurant was the crown jewel of Shadow Creek. As we entered the elegant establishment, I watched with satisfaction as my colleagues gasped at the inlaid walls and crystal chandeliers.

The maître d' recognized me immediately. "Mrs. Frost, welcome back. Alpha King Stone's private dining room is prepared as requested."

I led our group through the restaurant, enjoying the envious glances from other diners. The private dining room, known as the "Moonlight Chamber," was exclusive to Ethan and had never been opened to the public.

"Please, make yourselves comfortable," I said, gesturing to the plush chairs around the large table. "Order whatever you'd like. After all," I purred, glancing at Olivia, "Ethan is paying."

I instructed the waiter to bring wine from Ethan's private cellar and several menus.

"The venison with moonberry sauce is excellent," I suggested, watching Olivia from the corner of my eye.

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Chapter 41 A War of Wor

dishes. She seemed

it vibrated with an

said, rising from her sent. I need to use

watched as she walked not toward the restrooms,

followed her. She was heading through the garden outside the restaurant, moving quickly as if to meet

near a moonlit fountain. "Running off to meet my man?

with irritation. "Your man? Strange, I don't recall seeing your

ceremony."

play dumb, Olivia. I know you're

her arm free from my grip. "And what right

voice rising despite my efforts to

and bitter. "Is that why he rushes to your side at every call? Or is it because you've

by some ancient tradition," I spat, "but his heart belongs to me. It always has, and it

(Olivia's POV)

hung in the air between us. Her desperation was almost palpable. "Is that what you tell yourself

need to tell

head, almost pitying her. "If you were so confident, you wouldn't be following me around like

waiting for me at the corner, as

your dinner, Victoria," I said, turning to leave. "I've lost my appetite." til you admit

digging into my skin. "You're not going anywhere. Not until you were planning to meet

her grasp.