"Amber Crest Restaurant, private dining room, seven o'clock tonight. Is this acceptable?"

Her response came quickly: "Fine."

My heart hammered against my ribs. She had agreed to meet with me. After everything I'd done, she was giving me a chance.

I typed another message, hope making me bold: "Shall I escort you tonight?"

"No need, I'll drive myself when I'm ready."

The rejection stung, but I couldn't afford to display my usual Alpha dominance and possessiveness. She had agreed to meet - I had to seize this opportunity to show her I had changed.

"Understood, seven o'clock tonight, I'll be waiting for you at Amber Crest Restaurant. Until then."

Olivia didn't reply, leaving me staring at my phone screen. My wolf paced anxiously within me, desperate to know her state of mind.

Was she angry? Resigned? Did she plan to tell me definitively that our mate bond was over?

I pushed those dark thoughts away. I had one chance to prove myself worthy of her forgiveness.

I immediately contacted Theodore Barnes, the restaurant manager. "I need the entire third floor reserved for tonight. Private dining, no other guests."

"Of course, Alpha Stone. Any special arrangements?"

lighting. Everything she

"I'll handle the details

me to Amber Crest Restaurant immediately. I needed to supervise

instincts demanded perfection for this crucial encounter with

moonflowers were arranged in elegant vases throughout the

candlelight replaced the harsh overhead lighting. The table was set with Olivia's favorite crystal

had to be perfect. This might be my only opportunity

I returned to my Alpha's Private Residence.

venue.

she liked. My wolf preened under the attention, hopeful that our mate might notice.

the real challenge - choosing

stood in my Master Closet for nearly an hour, changing outfits repeatedly.

looked right. The navy suit made me look too formal. The casual shirt seemed disrespectful. The

preparing for his

respectful silence despite what must have been bewilderment at

I asked, emerging in my fourth

imposing and look commanding in every

But I merely

nearly choked on suppressed laughter, but wisely remained

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