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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

She seemed completely unaffected by my attempt to intimidate

repeatedly. When it vibrated with an incoming message, a

her sent. I need

not toward the

through the garden outside

moonlit fountain. "Running off

turned, her emerald eyes flashing with irritation. "Your man? Strange, I don't

ceremony."

sarcasm infuriated me. "Don't play dumb, Olivia. I know you're trying to intercept

my grip. "And what right do you have to interfere if I

I insisted, my voice rising despite my efforts to stay calm. "He

was short and bitter. "Is that why he rushes to your side at

some ancient tradition," I spat, "but his heart belongs to me. It

(Olivia's POV)

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

need to tell myself anything. I know

"If you were so confident, you

vibrated again. James was waiting for me at the corner, as

leave. "I've lost my

skin. "You're not going anywhere. Not until you

free from her grasp. "I

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