Chapter 14: Car ident
Chapter 14: <b>Car </b>ident
(Olivia’s POV)
Theodore covered his reddening cheek, staring at me with those amber eyes full of hurt confusion.
“Darling, what’s wrong?” His voice was soft, wounded. “We always say goodbye with a kiss.”
The gathered pack members watched in stunned silence. I could feel their shocked stares boring into me as I frantically wiped the spot on my forehead where his lips had touched, using a tissue.
“I’m sorry!” I hurriedly covered my forehead, “I suddenly have a headache and can’t control myself.”
This wasn’t entirely a lie. Ever since my wolf fell into slumber, I often experienced intermittent severe headaches. Theodore’s expression shifted to worry and concern.
“Are you okay on your own? Would you like to rest in my office for a while?”
“It’s fine, you know, it’s better now.” I refused in a flustered manner.
“Drive carefully,” he said softly, bending closer. “Let me know when you arrive safely. He nced at his watch. “I still have some work to finish, but after that, we’ll pick up Leo together and head back to the ancestral hall.
Mother is so happy we’re moving back–she had Martha prepare all your favorite dishes.”
I noticed Caleb in my peripheral vision, standing by the roadside like a patient sentinel.
“<b>Okay</b>.” I managed, my voice barely audible.
I climbed into the Ferrari with shaking hands, my whole body trembling as I started the engine. Through the rearview mirror, I watched Theodore walk toward a nearby SUV where Caleb joined him.
Why would they need to travel together after dinner?
Instead of driving home, I found myself following the SUV at a distance, <b>my </b>hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles went white. The traffic flowed toward Crimson Pack Territory, toward our old house.
My heart hammered against my ribs <b>as </b>we approached The Northwood Manor. I’mpletely disappointed with this pack.
ra stood at the entrance, her face bright with anticipation. The moment Theodore stepped out of the SUV she threw herself into his arms with enthusiastic joy, like a lover weing her mate home.
But it wasn’t ra who made my <b>blood </b>freeze.
It was the woman standing behind her, smiling as she watched the reunion.
Evelyn
My <b>best </b>friend. The woman who’d wiped my tears just hours <b>ago</b>. The woman who’d called ra a b**th and <b>sworn </b>to beat her every time she saw her.
<b>They </b><b>entered </b>the manor <b>together </b>Theodore, ra, Caleb, and Evelynughing and chatting like <b>old </b>friends.
I sat in the <b>Ferrari</b>, staring through the windshield inplete shock. My mind couldn’t process what I was
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seeing. Images shed through my consciousness: Evelyn defending me, Evelyn’s tears over Caleb’s supposed betrayal, Evelyn promising to keep my secrets.
Why would my best friend be here, calmly socializing with the woman who’d destroyed my family?
My eyes stung, though I had no tears left to cry. The betrayal cut deeper than any de–deeper even than Theodore’s affair. Evelyn was supposed to be my anchor, my safe harbor in this storm,
I stumbled out of the car, my entire body stiff with shock. My legs gave out, and I crashed onto the <b>asphalt</b>, scraping my knees and palms raw. The physical pain barely registered through the emotional agony
Crawling to my feet, I approached the manor on unsteady legs. Through therge window, I could see them all gathered in the living room. Their voices reached my ears clearly.
“Honey, exin what’s been going on with Olivia these past two days,” Caleb <b>said</b>. “Theodore is worried sick.”
Evelyn’sugh was sharp, bitter. “Why does Theodore need to care about Olivia’s feelings when he’s been secretly with ra for five years?”
My world tilted. She knew. She’d known all along.
“Olivia is Theodore’s legitimate Luna<b>, </b>Caleb exined patiently. “If she ignores him in public, people will think
he’s bullying her. They’ll call him a heartless Alpha. This scandal could affect the Crimson Pack’s image and Theodore’s reputation. With our current prestige, it’s only a matter of time before Theodore bes Alpha <fn7fcd> This update is avable on find?novel</fn7fcd>
King of the Northern Territory.”
The words hit me like silver bullets. I wasn’t a Luna. I wasn’t even a wife. I was a political asset–a pretty ornament to polish Theodore’s Image while he indulged his true desires in the shadows.
The revtion that Theo had deceived me was painful, <b>but </b>Evelyn’s betrayal pierced my heart like silver needles dipped in poison. A violent spasm seized my stomach, doubling me over as agony radiated through
<b>my </b>core.
We were supposed to b
moments of our lives.
best friends, sharing each other’s joys and sorrows, witnessing the most sacred
I’d trusted her with my deepest fears, my most vulnerable <b>truths</b>. How long had she beenughing at
naivety?
my
The severe pain in my lower abdomen intensified until I couldn’t hear their voices anymore–only the roaring of blood in my ears. Cold <b>sweat </b>erupted across my forehead as my consciousness began to drift.
My body shook uncontrobly, but I couldn’t copse here. Not where they might find ine broken and helpless
I forced myself upright and stumbled back to the car on legs that felt like water.
(<b>Gods </b><b>POV</b><b>) </b>
<b>Just </b>after Olivia’s swaying figure disappeared into the darkness, <b>ra’s </b>sharp gaze followed her retreating. form, then revealed a satisfied smile.
She skillfully drew the kitchen curtains, walked lightly into the <b>living </b>room, carrying tea and exquisite pastries arranged on bone china:
Watching the conversation between Evelyn and Caleb made Olivia’s face turn pale, <b>and </b>she was filled with
face- she couldn’t keep her Alpha mate, and she couldn’t
the thrill of revenge. So <b>what </b>if she had a beautiful fa keep her friends either.
After ra set down the pastries, she said she needed to go upstairs to change clothes for the evening’s
activities, while Caleb continued his discourse on Alpha privilege.
“Every powerful alpha has several she wolves by his side,” he said. “Theodore <b>only </b>has ra, which <b>is </b>already quite restrained. Even if Olivia eventually discovers the truth, what can she <b>do</b>? She’s just an orphan, she
won’t be able to do anything-”
“Olivia cannot know” Theodore’s stern voice cut through Caleb’s words like a de.
But Olivia <b>had </b>known <b>all </b>along. Even while he <b>was </b>still feeling smug about himself, she had already begun.
nning her escape. Evelyn couldn’t help but <b>want </b>tough.
She could hardly <b>believe </b>that just one ra could break the bond between Theodore and Olivia,
Finally, Olivia had tasted the bitter pain of having her beloved taken away. Thinking of Olivia’s heartbroken expression just now, a dark smile of satisfaction crossed Evelyn’s lips.
“So, what’s been going on with Livvytely?” Theodore looked at Evelyn.
“Just some difort from <b>the </b>aftereffects of losing her wolf, don’t worry.” Evelyn said with a smile.
She had no intention of revealing Olivia’s n to Theodore. His love for Olivia was bordering on obsession- only when shepletely disappeared could he return to his former self. Only then would Evelyn have a chance to reim what she had long desired.
With everything said, Caleb and Evelyn prepared to leave. As Evelyn reached out to close the door, she saw raing down the stairs wearing only a sheer ck nightgown, her full breasts and hips on clear
disy.
Dirty b***h, seducing men with her n***** like a p********. Evelyn cursed inwardly. Once Olivia is gone, I’ll
deal with you properly.
Across the street from the courtyard, Olivia sat motionless in the driver’s seat of the Ferrari. Her face <b>was </b><b>as </b>pale as fresh snow, witnessing the second–floor curtains suddenly open, Theodore’s arms wrapping around ra’s waist, pulling her tightly toward himself, thrusting against her.
She tried to start the car, her hands shaking violently as she <b>fumbled </b>with the ignition. But then something
went terribly wrong.
Bright red blood began flowing from beneath her body, soaking through her dress in an ever<b>–</b>widening stain. Her eyes rolled back as the <b>double </b>assault of <b>physical </b>and emotional trauma overwhelmed her battered
system.
The <b>Ferrari </b><b>lurched </b><b>forward </b>suddenly, her consciousness escaping with it, but fortunately not at <b>high </b>speed. The car crashed into the manor’s decorative fence with a jarring screech of metal, the front bumper
crumpling and sparks flying.
The <b>crowd </b>instantly gathered, <b>their </b>voices filled with panic <b>and </b>confusion. Theodore, immersed in his s**** encounter<b>, </b><b>suddenly </b>looked up and turned <b>pale </b>the <b>moment </b>he saw that distinctive red sports car
roughly <b>pushed </b>ra aside, straightened his clothes, and ran out.
<b>My </b><b>little </b>wolf<b>! </b>My lovel
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