Chapter 246: The Luna’s Heartbreak


    Chapter 246: The Luna’s Heartbreak


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    The words hung in the air like a death sentence. Richard Winters‘ Alpha rage crumbled instantly, reced by a grief so profound it seemed <i>to </i>age him decades in mere seconds.


    His powerful shoulders sagged as memories of Sarah flooded back. Her gentle smile, her healing touch, the way she hummed while creating ceramic figurines with <i>young </i>Olivia.


    Richard’s amber eyes, once zing with fury, now glistened with unshed tears. The mighty Alpha whomanded respect from every werewolf in Riverdale <i>looked </i>utterly defeated.


    “Sarah,” he whispered, her name a prayer on his lips.


    Olivia watched her father’s transformation with a mixture of satisfaction and regret. She had


    struck the deepest wound possible, and the victory felt hollow.


    Through their pack mind–link, she spoke without words: *I’m leaving, Father.*


    Richard said nothing. He couldn’t find his voice past the crushing weight of old grief.


    Olivia turned and walked away, her footsteps echoing in the vast hall. Behind her, Richard


    remained frozen, lost in memories of his beloved first mate.


    After several minutes of painful silence, Richard slowly climbed the grand staircase to his private chambers. Each step felt like carrying the weight of the world.


    In the dining room, Natalie Winters surveyed the borate feast she had prepared with such hope. Roasted venison with moonlight herbs, Olivia’s favorite honey cakes, imported wine


    from the finest vineyards.


    The table was set for three with the family’s best china and crystal. Candles flickered in silver holders, casting warm light over the untouched meal.


    Natalie sighed heavily, her heart breaking for the fractured family she had tried so hard to heal. Years of effort, and still the wounds remained raw and bleeding.


    She began clearing the dishes with mechanical precision. The food would go to waste, just like her dreams of family unity.


    Olivia drove through the night toward Harbor City, her hands gripping the steering wheel with


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    white–knuckled intensity. The confrontation with her father reyed endlessly in her mind.


    She needed alcohol. She needed her friends. She needed anything to dull the ache in her


    chest.


    Pulling into Nightshade Bar’s parking lot, she immediately called Lily. The phone rang twice before Lily’s breathless voice answered.


    “Livvy? What’s wrong?” Lily sounded distracted, her voice slightly muffled.


    In the background, Olivia heard Ethan Quinn’s low chuckle and the rustle of sheets. Her friend


    was clearly in the middle of intimate bonding activities.


    “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have called,” Olivia said quickly, embarrassment flooding her cheeks.


    “No, wait!” Lily’s voice became sharp with concern. “You sound upset. I’ming right now.”


    “Don’t interrupt your time with Ethan,” Olivia protested. “I have Emma with me for protection


    anyway.”


    “Are you sure? I can be there in twenty minutes.”


    “I’m sure. Enjoy your evening.”


    After hanging up, Lily turned to Ethan with yful annoyance. “You distracted me during an important call.”


    Ethan grinned unrepentantly, pulling her closer. “Your friend will be fine. She’s a strong Luna.”


    But Lily’s expression grew serious. “Something’s really wrong. I can hear it in her voice.”


    Olivia tried calling Reba Frost next, but the calls went straight to voicemail. Reba was


    probably still dealing with her mysterious business in America.


    Desperate forpanionship, she called Emma Thompson. Emma answered immediately,


    her voice warm with <i>concern</i>.


    “Olivia? It’ste. Is everything alright?”


    “I need friends tonight,” Olivia said simply. “Can you meet me at Nightshade Bar?”


    “Of course! I’ll be there in fifteen minutes.”


    Next, she called Jade Mitchell, who responded with equal enthusiasm despite thete hour.


    “I’ll bring my car,” Jade offered. “We can make sure you get home safely.”


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    Within thirty minutes, both friends had arrived at Nightshade Bar. The supernatural nightlife venue pulsed with energy, werewolves and other creatures mingling in the dim lighting.


    They secured a private booth in the back corner, away from the main crowd. Emma


    immediately ordered an assortment of moonberry wine and other werewolf–safe beverages.


    But Olivia ignored the gentler options. She grabbed a bottle of moonfire whiskey and twisted


    off the cap with determined fingers.


    “Olivia, no!” Emma gasped as Olivia lifted the bottle to her lips. “That’s too strong to drink


    straight!”


    Olivia took a long pull, the liquid burning down her throat like liquid fire. Her amber eyes


    watered, but she didn’t stop.


    “What happened?” Jade asked gently, sliding closer in the booth. “What’s got you so upset?”


    Olivia lowered the bottle, tears streaming down her cheeks. “My father wants me to sever my


    mate bond with Connor. But I just don’t want to.”


    Emma’s expression softened with understanding. “Is it because of Connor’s connection to


    Frederick Warner? That whole revenge plot was terrifying.”


    “Yes,” Olivia nodded miserably. “Frederick had connections to corrupt officials in ckmoor


    Territory. Father thinks Connor is too dangerous.”


    “I can understand why Alpha Richard would be concerned,” Emma said carefully. “You were


    nearly killed multiple times.”


    Olivia’s voice cracked with anguish. “But Frederick is imprisoned now. His aplices are


    sentenced. The threat is gone!”


    She took another drink, the alcohol making her emotions more raw. “Why can’t I be with my


    true mate?”


    Jade ced aforting hand on her shoulder. “I understand your point, but I can also see


    your father’s perspective. He’s trying to protect you.”


    “I don’t care about protection,” Olivia dered fiercely. “I love Connor. Our wolves are perfectly matched. I won’t give up our bond.”


    Emma sighed, recognizing the unbreakable nature of true mate bonds. “The heart wants


    what it wants.”


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    “Maybe you should consider spending time with Adrian Sinir,” Jade suggested hesitantly. “He’s a good man, and he clearly cares about you.”


    “No.” Olivia’s refusal was immediate and absolute. “Connor has imed my heartpletely.


    No Alphamand can sever what the Moon Goddess has blessed.”


    The music in the bar suddenly stopped. Conversations died as every supernatural creature


    turned toward the entrance.


    Connor Rivers strode through the doors, hismanding presence filling the space. His


    personal security team nked him, while Vincent Crawford, the bar manager, hurried to greet the powerful Alpha.


    Connor’s ice–blue eyes scanned the crowd until they found Olivia through their mate bond.


    Seeing her tear–stained face and the bottle in her hands, his Alpha mask crumbled.


    Olivia looked up at him through her drunken haze, her voice soft and vulnerable. “Connor, hold


    me.”


    Connor immediately crossed the room and pulled his mate into his protective embrace.


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