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Chapter 266

"What is it?" I asked, signing the last of the previous batch of documents.

"The Beta from Ravenwood Pack called again about their proposal," Maxwell said carefully. "They're growing impatient for an

answer."

I waved a dismissive hand. "Tell them I'll review it by the end of the week."

"Yes, Alpha." Maxwell collected the signed documents and turned to leave.

The silence after his departure was almost oppressive. I hadn't visited Olivia at the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den since our

encounter in her mother's room. The memory of her eyes-those emerald green eyes that had once looked at me with such love

-now filled with pain and accusation was too much to bear.

Work was safer. Work made sense. The pack needed a strong Alpha, not one distracted by personal matters.

My phone rang, interrupting my thoughts. Olivia's name flashed on the screen.

My heart rate quickened as I stared at it. Why was she calling? Had something happened to her mother?

I answered immediately, unable to mask the hint of anticipation in my voice. "What's the matter?"

Olivia said,

me off guard. After

all the pain and anger, she wanted to

already

at Maple Grove," she replied before

a moment, phone still in hand, processing what had just happened. Olivia wanted to

Tonight.

gathered my keys and jacket. Whatever she wanted to discuss, it must be important. And despite everything, I couldn't deny the pull

I was

with the Northern Territory Press Corps in an

already heading for the door. "Handle it for me.

evident, but he nodded respectfully.

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hit me immediately. This wasn't the familiar interior of the

Rosewood Haven.

to clear my vision as I took in my

curtains drawn shut.

mind

dress wrinkled from sleep. How had I

back of the

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