Chapter 48: The Race

Chapter 48: The Race

Olivia's POV

"That should never happen again. It should not happen again."

Those were the words I kept repeating to myself all day. I hated how my body reacted to their touch. It wasn't right—it should never feel like that again.

"But you know we can't control that," my wolf whispered gently. "Your body will always respond to their touch. That's the power of the mate bond."

Her voice only fueled my frustration.

"Fuck the mate bond," I snapped.

My wolf, sensing that I'm already pissed, decided not to talk more, leaving me to my anger.

"Luna, it's time for the race. Are you joining?" Lolita and Nora asked as they stepped into my chamber.

I sighed, feeling drained. I didn't have the energy for the night race, but maybe it would help clear my mind.

"Sure. Let's go."

I left the room, Nora and Lolita following behind. As we walked through the mansion, staff bowed their heads respectfully. Some did it naturally, having grown used to acknowledging my presence. Others? They were clearly forcing it.

reached the yard—already packed with excited pack members. Tonight was Race Night. A male and female would pair up and sprint through the woods. The first to return would

the triplets. They always let me win. But all of

spotted Anita standing beside the triplets. She wore tight black leggings and a cropped blue top that left most of her

for someone who had just lost a pregnancy a few days ago. I expected her to be mourning. Grieving. But Anita didn't look like a woman who

never pregnant," my wolf

confirmed it. There had been

laughed at something Louis said.

me out of

I blinked, startled. "Partner?"

first race as Luna, tradition

judgmental. And of course, the triplets were watching too. Anita had her

the crowd until my eyes

Jerek," I

a warm, easy smile. "I won't

chuckled. "That's how I like it. But don't worry—I'll beat you, just like old

and rolled his eyes. "Come on, Olivia. We

"Let's see about that."

of the woods and sending a shiver through my skin, though it wasn't from the cold. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with anticipation. All around me, pack

just the usual. I turned slightly—and there

Levi.

arms crossed over his chest, jaw clenched, eyes fixed right on me and Jerek. His expression was unreadable, but I didn't need to be a mind reader to know he wasn't happy. His gaze lingered too long, burning with something that felt

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