Chapter 80: Sulolde–1
Chapter 80: Suicide
(Olivia’s POV)
Connor’s fingers tapped rhythmically against his laptop as he continued his revelation, “Frederick Warner was raised by a powerful Alpha in America. He now commands his own pack and even possesses a private security force.”
My amber eyes widened with concern. The Implications of what Connor was telling me sent a chill down my
spine.
“Con, you need to be careful,” I urged, reaching for his hand. “If he’s as dangerous as you say…”
Connor’s ice–blue eyes softened as he looked at me. His fingers intertwined with mine, squeezing gently. “My concern isn’t for myself, Livvy,” he admitted, his voice low. “I’m worried he might target you as a means of attacking me.”
My wolf bristled at the thought, protective instincts flaring. “Me? But why would he-”
“Because you’re what matters most to me,” Connor interrupted, his gaze intense. “And Frederick knows that.”
I felt my heart skip a beat at his words, even as dread pooled in my stomach.
“There’s more,” Connor continued, his expression darkening. “Vanessa Reed has been working as Frederick’s accomplice in our territory.”
The revelation hit me like a physical blow. “Vanessa? But she’s your foster sister!”
Connor’s jaw tightened. “Yes. Her betrayal runs deep. My enforcers are retrieving her from America as we speak”
I struggled to process this information. The Vanessa I knew had always seemed devoted to Connor, almost obsessively so.
“No matter what,” Connor emphasized, his tone leaving no room for argument, “you must remember to take your bodyguards with you wherever you go in the future.”
Before I could respond, the doorbell rang, cutting through the tension in the room.
Connor closed his laptop and stood. That would be our lunch.”
I followed him to the door, momentarily confused. “You ordered food? From where?”
“The Silver Moon,” he replied casually, referring to a five–star restaurant known throughout Harbor City. “But they don’t deliver,” I pointed out, frowning slightly.
Connor simply smiled, his ice–blue eyes gleaming with subtle power. They will deliver if you want to eat.” The implication was clear- his influence as Alpha could overcome such trivial restrictions. I couldn’t help but smile at his confidence.
The delivery person handed over several containers of exquisitely prepared food, bowing respectfully to Connor before departing.
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Chapter 79 Family Secret.
Chapter 79: Family Secrets–2
The words tasted bitter in my mouth, acknowledging that my father had never truly loved my mother..
“My grandmother Eleanor hated this kind of woman who had no moral bottom line and destroyed other people’s familles, and my grandfather Gerald, who had been upright all his life, also firmly refused to let this kind of woman into the pack, letting her ruin our pack’s reputation.”
I paused, gathering my thoughts before continuing with the painful family history.
“At first, everyone in the pack was deceived by my father, thinking that he had really terminated the pregnancy and broken off his relationship with the woman outside.”
The betrayal still stung, even after all these years.
“Probably when I was five or six years old, my mother discovered the truth and had a big fight with him. At
that time, they were making a big fuss about severing their mate bond, and it even alarmed the elders of both the Rivers and Lin packs.”
I remembered hiding in my room, covering my ears as their shouting echoed through our home.
“Because theirs was an arranged mating. it was not only a matter between the two of them but also a major
event related to the interests of both packs.”
I sighed, remembering the tension that had filled our home for months afterward.
“Naturally, the mate bond remained intact. Due to pressure from both packs, my father broke off contact with Victoria, but my mother also had a knot in her heart because of this matter.”
The memory of my mother’s tear–stained face flashed before my eyes.
“When I was young, they often quarreled because of that woman outside and her son.”
I had grown up with the constant tension between my parents, learning early that mate bonds could be sources of pain as well as strength.
‘Later, I heard that Victoria passed away, and my father wanted to bring the illegitimate son, Frederick Warner, back to acknowledge him as part of the pack, but he couldn’t get past my grandparents.”
I remembered the fierce arguments that had erupted when my father had suggested bringing Frederick into
our home.
“In the end, it came to nothing. After a period of depression, he gradually returned to the pack.”
fer that.
But the damage had been done. Our family was never the same after
(Olivia’s POV)
After hearing this, I was speechless with shock. I didn’t expect that William Rivers, who appeared elegant, easygoing, and courteous on the surface, would be such an irresponsible Alpha who betrayed his mate.
I thought of the gentle Katherine Rivers almost jumping off a building and couldn’t help but feel sympathy and fear. If she had really committed suicide, Connor would have become a pup without a mother
If Victoria had entered the pack with her illegitimate son, Connor’s life would definitely not have been easy. Fortunately, such a tragedy did not happen.
Chapter 80: Suicide 1.
We settled at the dining table, the delicious aromas momentarily distracting us from the
conversation we’d been having.
This smells amazing,” I admitted, opening one of the containers to reveal perfectly seared venison with roasted vegetables.
Connor watched me with a soft expression as I took my first bite. For a moment, we could pretend we were just a nonmal couple enjoying a meal together, not discussing rogue packs and potential threats.
Just as we were finishing our meal, Connor’s phone rang. His expression shifted as he answered, immediately alert and focused.
“Yes? When?” he asked, his eyes flicking to me. That’s excellent news. We’ll be there shortly.”
He hung up and turned to me, a genuine smile breaking across his face. “They’ve found a bone marrow donor match for Leah Pierce. The donor is at Harbor City Memorial Hospital now, undergoing final compatibility
tests.”
I jumped to my feet, my heart racing with hope. “We need to go there right now!”
Connor nodded, already reaching for his coat. “I’ve already told Raymond to bring the car around.”
The drive to the hospital seemed to take forever, though Connor’s driver navigated the city streets with impressive efficiency.
When we arrived, we were directed to Leah’s floor, where Noah was pacing anxiously outside his sister’s
room.
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His face lit up when he saw us approaching. “Healer Winters! Alpha Rivers! The doctors just confirmed the donor is a perfect match!”
Relief washed over me like a wave. “That’s wonderful news, Noah. When will they do the transplant?” “Two days from now,” he replied, his eyes shining with unshed tears. “They’re prepping the donor and getting Leah ready.”
Noah suddenly dropped to one knee before us, his head bowed in a gesture of complete submission. This is really great. Thank you so much, Healer Winters. You saved my sister’s life. I can’t repay your life–saving grace. As long as you don’t dislike it, Little Moon and I will listen to you in everything in the future!”
I was momentarily stunned by the formal pledge. These were packless wolves offering their loyalty something incredibly rare and meaningful in our world.
“Please, stand up,” I said gently, touching his shoulder. “I’m very happy to be able to help Little Moon.”
I reached for Connor’s arm, drawing strength from his solid presence beside me. This time, thanks to my mate, he helped find the matching bone marrow.”
Connor nodded acknowledgment, his expression serious but kind. “The Rivers pack protects its own, Noah. You and Leah are under our protection now.”
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