Chapter 283: The Party
Olivia’s POV
"Trust me, all eyes will be on you," Lolita teased with a wink, fluffing my hair as I checked myself in the mirror. I rolled my eyes and looked away, forcing a small smile. The truth was, I didn’t care about all eyes. I only cared about theirs—Lennox, Louis, and Levi. And they weren’t going to be there. So no, I wasn’t exactly excited.
Before I could sink too deep into that thought, a knock landed gently on the door. I paused—and even without opening it, I knew exactly who it was. His scent gave him away.
"Come in," I called, adjusting the strap of my dress.
The door creaked open, and Calvin stepped inside. I didn’t turn to look at him. Not right away. Not after what happened this morning. After everything we’d said... or yelled.
"Excuse us," he said, directing his words toward Nora and Lolita.
They both bowed slightly and slipped out of the room without another word.
Silence settled between us.
Tense. Quiet.
Until finally, he spoke.
"I’m sorry."
I turned slightly, eyes meeting his in the mirror.
"For what?" I asked quietly.
"For... reacting the way I did earlier," he said, his voice softer than I’d expected. "I didn’t mean to scare you. I just—" He paused, rubbing the back of his neck. "I’m angry. Not at you. Just... at what you went through. I can’t stop picturing it. I hate that I wasn’t there to stop it."
My expression softened, and I nodded slowly.
"I know," I murmured.
He took a breath and looked me over, his eyes lingering on my dress.
"You look beautiful, by the way."
I gave him a small, surprised smile.
"Thanks."
"Have fun tonight. You deserve that much."
I studied him for a moment before asking, "Aren’t you coming?"
He shook his head. "No. I’ve got a few things to handle—pack matters and some loose ends to tie up."
Of course.
Alphas are usually busy.
stepping closer, "anything off at all—I want
me to call you from a
firmly. "I want you to teleport straight to me. No hesitation. No second-guessing. Just get
serious, protective, and it made my
"Okay," I whispered.
"Promise me, Liv."
"I promise."
to leave. But just before he reached the
faint smile. "I love you. Don’t you
couldn’t help
a moment, staring at my reflection. My heart was
love you. Don’t
I? obviously
Lolita stepped back in, a mischievous grin tugging
done swooning?"
I snorted. "Barely."
I glanced over her shoulder. "Where’s
to help adjust my necklace. "Alpha Calvin
I frowned. "Juice?"
"Yeah. From the
brows pulled tighter.
send Nora? He
thought the same
a suspicious feeling
don’t just accept food or drinks from anyone—not unless it’s someone they trust completely. Especially not someone they just met
that... didn’t
I could dwell on it too long, a voice
"I’m here. You coming?"
Sofia.
I could sense the nervous energy behind
back. "I’m leaving
black car, my fingers tapping nervously on
of Lord Frederick’s estate—a tall, elegant home. It looked more like a royal hall than a house. Music drifted faintly from inside, and the scent of wine, candles,
and immediately spotted Sofia waiting
curves perfectly. Her long black hair was curled
she said, walking up to me and linking her arm with
too," I said with a smirk. "You
she leaned in. "Let’s
walked arm in arm through the grand doors of Lord Frederick’s
moment we stepped in, the
Heads turned.
Eyes widened.
all of them—every pair—landed on
interest
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