Chapter 280: We Meet
Olivia’s POV
I found myself standing outside the Nightshade Pack house, the cold breeze brushing against my face like a quiet slap.
I hugged my arms around myself, drawing in a shaky breath.
I hadn’t meant to come here. But my wolf had brought me... maybe she just needed space. Maybe I did too.
Either way, I was here now.
And I needed to clear my head.
So I started to walk.
I hadn’t really explored this pack. I’d been here for days, but always locked away in my room. I didn’t even know what the streets looked like or where they led.
With no particular direction, I followed the winding path into the heart of the territory.
It was quiet. Peaceful.
Houses lined the path, some simple and modest, others larger and regal. Children ran across the yards, their laughter echoing faintly. I passed warriors in training gear, older omegas tending to gardens, and a pair of elders sitting beneath a tree, sipping tea and chatting like time didn’t exist.
They saw me. All of them.
And as soon as they recognized who I was... they froze.
Surprise lit up their eyes. Some stood straighter. Others lowered their heads in respect.
I didn’t know what they saw when they looked at me.
But still, they bowed.
I nodded politely, offering a small smile as I walked past. I didn’t want respect... I didn’t want attention. I just needed air.
Eventually, I reached a quaint street with a few small shops—a bookstore, a flower stall, and a little café with a wooden sign swinging gently in the breeze. The smell of roasted beans and baked bread spilled out into the street, warm and comforting.
I was about to pass it when something caught my eye.
Through the large glass window of the café, I saw someone sitting by herself, a tall glass of coffee in hand.
I stopped.
My heart dropped.
My eyes widened.
knew that
from here, I would recognize her
a corner table, as she sipped her
I felt. This was the first time I was actually seeing her, and I had no idea what to do. Should I pretend I didn’t see her? Walk away?
walked toward the small
scent of coffee and cinnamon hitting my nose. The few people inside turned briefly, their eyes widening when they
gaze was
seen me
her chin resting in one palm, her fingers idly stirring her drink as she stared outside. She
a moment, just watching her. My chest tightened. She
and maybe it was the clink of the spoon or the shift in the air, but she finally looked up—and our
drain from her face. Her hand froze mid-air. Her
She recognized me instantly.
"Olivia..." she whispered.
she
tentative smile and moved closer, while she stood up slowly, looking stunned—like she was staring
heart thudded in my chest as I gave her
extending my hand for a handshake. "I’m
surprise, she didn’t take
and pulled
A real one.
Warm. Tight. Familiar.
guard.
so great to finally meet
back, her eyes were glistening a little. She offered a small, shy smile. "I would’ve come
by how open she was.
softly. "Of course I did... and seeing you
studied me like she was taking in
back at
looked so much alike
cheekbones. Same nose.
brown eyes, her long, silky black hair—the same color as my natural one (mine was blonde now), and then our
but everything else? It’s like
"Yeah... it’s a little creepy,
"Come on, sit with me," she said, motioning to the seat across from her. "I’d
for a second before sliding into the
around, I noticed a few people still
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