Chapter 112: Hidden Desires and Unexpected Encounters
Chapter 112: Hidden Desires and Unexpected Encounters
(Ethan Quinn’s POV)
The shrill ringing of my phone pierced through the peaceful morning silence. I groaned, my voice rough with sleep as I fumbled for the device.
“Hello,” I mumbled, barely conscious.
“Quinn? Why are you answering the phone? Where’s Lily?”
Olivia’s surprised voice jolted me awake like ice water. My ice–blue eyes snapped open as panic shot through my system.
I sat up in bed with a jolt, clearing my throat. “Lily is still sleeping in the upstairs bedroom. Her phone was left on the living room sofa. I saw your call and answered it.”
My hand shot out to cover Lily’s mouth before she could make any sound. This relationship wasn’t ready to
be made public within our werewolf social circles.
I didn’t need to worry about gossip affecting my reputation as a beta wolf. People would only say I was a
playboy.
But it was different for a female werewolf. Pack members would gossip behind her back, calling her
shameless for having an affair with her stepbrother.
They would label her immoral. The rumors would drown her.
Lily stirred beneath the silk sheets, her naked form shifting against me. “Mm… who is it…” she mumbled
sleepily.
Her wolf was still drowsy from our passionate night together. She was completely unaware of the phone conversation happening above her.
“Oh, okay then. Have her call me back when she wakes up,” Olivia said, relief evident in her voice.
She seemed satisfied that Lily was safe and unharmed after the previous night’s events at the bar.
“Alright,” I breathed a sigh of relief as I responded.
After hanging up, I looked down at Lily beside me. My gaze darkened with renewed desire.
“Awake?” I asked softly.
Lily gave a half–hearted “hmm.“. Because she had just woken up, her voice was soft and delicate. The sound instantly ignited my wolf’s desire. I leaned down and kissed her lips, my voice husky.
“Baby, one more time?”
Lily instantly woke up upon hearing this. Her wolf suddenly became alert.
She grabbed the quilt and covered herself, looking wary. “You, get away!” she stammered.
My eyes were gentle, and a doting smile appeared on my lips. My wolf purred with satisfaction.
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Baby, do you know how alluring you look?”
Lily clutched the quilt tightly, her voice nervous. “Quirin, Quinn… don’t mess around. We were both drunk (234 night… we’re adults, I can pretend It didn’t happen.”
She took a shaky breath. “In the future… we’ll still be step–siblings.”
1 laughed in amusement, raising an eyebrow. “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was completely sober.”
Lily’s amber eyes widened in shock.
I slowly continued, “Baby, I was very clear–headed. I knew exactly what I was doing. Actually, I had already noticed my feelings for you, but I was restraining myself.”
My voice grew rougher with emotion. “Last night, when you ordered that male entertainer and leaned into his arms, I couldn’t take it anymore.”
Lily was incredulous. “You, you… you liked me all along?”
I gave a confirming “hmm.”
“Since when?” she whispered.
“I don’t know exactly when, maybe it was inevitable.”
Lily bit her lip. “But I… I’m not ready yet.”
I gently stroked her face, my wolf’s protective instincts surfacing. “Baby, do you have feelings for me?”
“No!” she protested quickly.
I chuckled softly, leaning down to kiss her again. This time, Lily did not push me away.
Passion ignited once more between us. At the height of our intimate connection, Lily no longer suppressed
herself.
She called out without restraint as our wolves responded to each other. I panted in her ear, my voice hoarse
with satisfaction.
“You’re lying,” I whispered with a satisfied smile.
(Olivia’s POV)
Days passed in Riverdale’s winter snow. It was mid–January in a blink of an eye.
On this day, I received a call from Thomas Wilson, the law firm director.
“Olivia, I heard you play golf?” he asked cheerfully.
I was still wondering who had told him when I remembered filling out an application form. I had listed golf among my interests and hobbies when I first joined the firm.
“Yes, Director Wilson, what’s the matter?”
The director chuckled. “I have a big client here, Harrison of Apex Industries. He’s passionate about golf. I’ve made an appointment with him to play at Southmere Royal Golf Course on the eighteenth.”
He paused. “I’d like you to come with me.”
I thought that accompanying the law firm director wouldn’t cause any trouble. “Okay, Director.”
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“This Harrison has several cases he could sign with us. If it works out, you’ll get twenty percent of the
commission.”
His tone became more serious. “Olivia, I know your family is well–established and you don’t need the money, but we lawyers need experience and must train our negotiating skills.”
The fact that I was from the prestigious Winters pack had spread throughout the law firm. The director had certainly heard about it.
“I understand, Director.”
“Alright, prepare well. I’ll have my assistant Marcus Thompson book the flights.”
“Okay.”
After hanging up, I looked at the calendar on my desk. It was January thirteenth.
Year’s Eve. I hadn’t seen Connor Rivers for half a month. It had been thirteen days since New
During this time, I had been working hard, trying not to let myself be idle. Once I was idle, I couldn’t help but think of Connor.
And my heart would ache terribly.
Entertainment news about Connor and actress Layla Lawrence’s supposed relationship was everywhere. I didn’t deliberately pay attention, but I would always hear my colleagues gossiping about them.
“Have you seen the trending news? Layla Lawrence and the Rivers pack heir went on vacation to a tropical
island.”
“They look so good together – such a handsome Alpha and beautiful actress are really pleasing to the eye! So
cute!”
“My goddess’s looks are beyond words. She’s the undisputed top celebrity in the entertainment industry! No one else is worthy of the Rivers heir except her.”
“Hey, I heard that Olivia from our law firm is from the Winters pack? Did you know she almost got engaged to that Rivers family member before?”
“Yes, yes, I know about this. It’s true. The Rivers heir used to be Olivia’s boyfriend. I’ve even seen him at the law firm entrance. He’s really incredibly handsome!”
“Ah? Really? Olivia and the Rivers heir–used to have a thing?”
“Shhh… keep it down, don’t let Olivia hear you…”
I stood at the break room door, holding a water cup. I heard the conversation inside, paused, and sighed helplessly.
I said nothing and turned away.
Sometimes, when I saw Layla’s huge poster on the LED screen in the mall, I would stop involuntarily. My heart filled with mixed emotions.
So that’s the type of woman he likes. Bea alluring.
Added to the library
iling with charm, enchanting and
Soon it was time for the business trip. I followed Director Wilson onto the flight to Southmere Territory.
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Passing through first class, I inadvertently caught sight of that face I longed for day and night. I suddenly stopped. A c***k appeared on my carefully composed expression. Connor Rivers, dressed in a black
his laptop.
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coat, looked aloof and noble. He sat in his seat reviewing documents on
Beside him, Layla Lawrence smiled brightly. Her star presence was unmistakable even in the confined space.
Sensing a burning gaze, Connor looked up from his computer screen. He met my amber eyes, his ice–blue gaze showing slight surprise.
The atmosphere became subtly charged. The air filled with unspoken emotions and the faint scent of longing tinged with bitterness.
Layla smiled openly and greeted me with practiced grace. “Miss Winters, we meet again.”
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