Chapter 259: Moonlit Reconciliation
Chapter 259: Moonlit Reconciliation
(Olivia’s POV)
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I raised my eyes and looked at Connor Rivers, pouting slightly. “Seeing that you canceled tomorrow’s itinerary and came back to explain, I will forgive you, but…”
I paused for a moment, watching his ice–blue eyes fill with anxious anticipation.
“But what?” Connor asked, his voice tight with worry.
“But you upset me. I’m very angry,” I said, my amber eyes still flashing with hurt despite my softening tone.
The pain from that night still lingered in my chest like a physical wound. Even knowing the truth now, the memory of Victoria’s fabricated moans and Connor’s labored breathing haunted me.
Connor stepped closer, his hands reaching for me. “Livvy, tell me what I need to do to make this right.”
I pulled back slightly, maintaining the distance between us. My wolf wanted to forgive him completely, but my human side demanded justice.
“First, you need to fire Victoria Hartwell,” I said in a serious tone. “Her malicious intentions and attempted sabotage of our mate bond cannot go unpunished.”
Connor’s expression turned glacial. “Consider it done. She’ll be dismissed from Rivers Pack Holdings immediately.”
“That’s not enough,” I continued firmly. “She needs to face consequences for her actions that night, including potential criminal charges for the wolfsbane poisoning.”
“I’ve already instructed Frank to pursue full legal action,” Connor replied without hesitation. “She’ll pay for what she did to us,”
I nodded, satisfied with his immediate agreement. But my next demand would test his patience.
“Second, you should not appear before me for the next half month.”
Connor’s face went pale. “Livvy, no. I can’t-”
“That has nothing to do with me,” I said coldly, cutting off his protests.
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“Half a month without you would feel like living a year,” Connor pleaded desperately. “Please, anything but separation.”
I crossed my arms, unmoved by his distress. “This is my punishment. You either accept it or
“Or what?” Connor asked, though his voice suggested he already feared the answer.
“Or I’ll ignore you forever,” I threatened, my wolf whimpering at the harsh words even as I spoke them.
Connor’s Alpha presence flickered with anguish. After a long moment, he bowed his head in
defeat.
“I accept your terms,” he whispered.
Half a month later, I found myself at the Moonhaven Resort Estate, finally able to relax after the emotional turmoil. The resort provided a picturesque setting with its lush greenery and tranquil atmosphere.
I had invited Lily and Rebecca Frost to join me for a girls‘ retreat. We needed this time away from pack politics and complicated relationships.
As evening approached, I made my way to the Moonstone Thermal Springs within the Ancient Moonlight Courtyard. The clear water was strewn with floating moonrose petals, creating an ethereal scene under the starlight.
I slipped into the warm healing waters, sighing as the tension melted from my muscles. The half–month separation from Connor had been torture for both of us, but it had given me time to process my emotions.
The sound of footsteps through the bamboo forest made me freeze. Someone was approaching the thermal springs.
“How did you come here?” I asked in surprise as Connor emerged from the shadows.
He began removing his clothes without hesitation. “The half–month period has expired, and I can’t wait to see you.”
My cheeks flushed as I watched him undress. “Can’t you wait for me to finish bathing?”
Connor stepped into the thermal springs, his ice–blue eyes locked on mine. “I’ve waited long enough, Livvy.”
My wariness grew as he moved through the water toward me. “What are you going to do?”
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Connor gave me a predatory smile that made my wolf stir with anticipation. “What do you think?”
Before I could retreat, he reached me and pulled me into his arms. Our bodies pressed together in the warm healing waters, skin against skin.
“The moonlit night is beautiful,” he whispered, his voice rough with longing after our separation.
When Connor lowered his head to kiss me, I dodged away. “Connor, wait. Lily and Rebecca are in the Shadowmere Courtyard.”
“So?” he murmured against my neck.
“This isn’t soundproof,” I protested weakly. “They’ll hear us.”
Connor chuckled, his wolf purring with satisfaction at finally being close to his mate again. He held me closer, his voice a seductive murmur in my ear.
“What are you afraid of? Wouldn’t it be more exciting this way?”
Despite my protests, Connor captured my lips in a deep, hungry kiss. Our passion escalated after the forced separation, months of tension finally finding release.
He lifted me in the thermal waters, our bodies entwining as our wolves rejoiced at their reunion. The moonlight reflected off the water as we kissed each other desperately, making
up
for the lost time apart.
My hands tangled in his damp hair as he trailed kisses down my throat. The warm water lapped around us as we held each other close.
“I missed you so much,” Connor breathed against my skin.
“I missed you too,” I admitted, my anger finally melting away completely.
(Rebecca’s POV)
Meanwhile, in the adjacent Shadowmere Courtyard, Lily and I were relaxing in our own thermal pool. The warm water felt divine after the long day of hiking through the resort grounds.
“This place is amazing,” Lily sighed contentedly. “Olivia really knows how to pick a retreat location.”
I nodded, though my mind was elsewhere. The peaceful setting reminded me of the complications waiting back home.
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“What about you? How has it been with James recently?” Lily asked, noticing my distracted. expression.
My expression dimmed as I thought about James. “It’s just like that, nothing has changed. He is still so distant because of his pack obligations.”
Lily frowned with frustration. “Are there any other potential mates you’re considering?”
I shook my head automatically, though Tyler Davis’s face flashed through my mind. He had confessed his feelings for me just a few days before this trip.
Seeing me looking dazed, Lily’s eyes lit up with curiosity. “Is there a male wolf you recently met? Do I know him?”
My cheeks flushed as I realized I’d been caught. “It’s Tyler Davis. He confessed to me a few days ago.”
“What? That’s explosive!” Lily was shocked, nearly splashing water everywhere. “Isn’t he Ethan Quinn’s friend?”
I nodded, my embarrassment growing. The complication of potentially dating within our social circle made everything more difficult.
“What did you tell him?” Lily pressed eagerly.
“I told him I needed time to think,” I admitted. “With James being so distant lately, maybe it’s time to consider other options.”
Lily grinned mischievously. “Tyler’s quite handsome. And he owns that successful restaurant downtown.”
“It’s not about his looks or money,” I protested. “But he seems genuinely interested in me, not just the Frost family connections.”
“That’s more than James‘ giving you right now,” Lily pointed out bluntly.
I sighed, sinking deeper into the warm water. “I know. But my heart still belongs to James, even if he doesn’t seem to want it.”
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