Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

"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?"

moonflowers. Soft lighting.

voice carried understanding. "I'll handle

had Maxwell drive me to Amber Crest Restaurant immediately. I needed to supervise

crucial encounter with my mate. Nothing could be

my watchful gaze. White moonflowers

table was set with

had to be perfect. This might be my only opportunity

met my exacting standards, I returned to my Alpha's Private Residence. I needed to prepare myself as carefully as I had prepared

venue.

took a thorough shower, using the sandalwood soap that Olivia had once said she liked. My wolf preened under the

challenge - choosing what to

for nearly an hour, changing outfits repeatedly. My usually confident Alpha demeanor was replaced

formal. The casual shirt seemed disrespectful. The charcoal

his first courting

despite what must have been bewilderment at his

of this one?" I asked, emerging

you're naturally imposing and look commanding in every outfit. Your physique and

flattery - it was simple truth. But I merely glanced at him with obvious disdain for his

suppressed