Chapter 217 Reunion and
<b>Chapter </b><b>217</b><b>: </b><b>Reunion </b><b>and </b><b>Subtle </b><b>Changes </b>
Chapter 217: Reunion and Subtle Changes
<b>(</b>Olivia’s POV)
The Alpha’s eyes showed fatigue as he gently shook his head. Dark circles shadowed his usually sharp <b>gaze</b>, and 1 could see the exhaustion Wein on <i>his </i>shoulders.
<b>“</b>Go upstairs and sleep for a while,” I suggested softly.
Connor replied warmly, “Alright.”
In the distance, voices rose one after another. I looked over to see uniformed figures moving <b>through </b><b>the </b>
vige with equipment and supplies.
“The Rivers pack rescue team has arrived,” I realized aloud.
Rachel Morrison was awakened by the noise and came downstairs, rubbing her eyes sleepily. “<b>What’s </b><b>that </b>
sound?”
I turned to look at her. “The rescue team has arrived.”
Rachel walked over and saw the man standing in front of me. Her steps suddenly stopped as she took in
Connor’s tall frame andmanding presence.
“Who is this?” she asked, curiosity evident in her voice.
1 paused, choosing my words carefully. “He is… the gentleman who calledst night. His surname is Rivers.”
Rachel’s tone became subtle, her eyes filling with gossip–hungry interest as she looked between Connor and me. I could practically see the wheels turning in her head.
At this moment, Frank Langley, who had tactfully stepped away earlier, walked over. He greeted me with
professional courtesy.
“Miss Winters, good morning.”
I smiled back. “Good morning, Mr. Langley, thank you for your hard work.”
I then introduced him to Rachel. “This is Mr. Rivers‘ assistant<b>, </b>Mr. Langley.”
Rachel’s eyes widened slightly at the mention of an assistant. She quicklyposed herself and warmly
invited them inside.
“Please,e in! You must be exhausted after traveling all night without sleep. I can arrange the empty upstairs room for you both to rest.”
Frank stepped forward, presenting me with a pristine phone box. “Miss Winters, Mr. Rivers bought this <b>for </b><b>you </b>when we reached Harbor City Urban Center.”
He almost slipped, nearly saying “Alpha” before quickly correcting himself. I could see him <b>realize </b><b>that </b><b>I </b><b>had </b>introduced them as friends rather than revealing our <b>true </b>pack identities.
I epted the phone with gratitude, touched by the thoughtfulness. Despite arriving <b>at </b><b>3:30 </b><b>AM </b><b>when </b><b>phone </b>stores were closed, Connor had still managed to get me a new phone after <b>learning </b><b>mine </b><b>was </b><b>damaged </b><b>by </b>
water.
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“Thank you,” I said, meeting Connor’s eyes. “You didn’t have to do this.”
Connor’s expression softened. “I wanted to make sure you could stay connected.”
I offered to cook Emma’s Healing Herb Noodles for them before they slept. Rachel immediately <b>protested</b>,
“Oh no, Olivia! You’re our guest. I should be the one cooking.”
I gave Rachel a meaningful look, hoping she would understand. “Please, let me <i>do </i>this. I want to.”
Rachel caught my expression and quickly nodded. “Of course! I’ll help with the wood–burning stove instead<b>.</b><b>” </b>
I prepared two bowls of venison and egg noodles with healing herbs, the familiar motions soothing <b>my </b>nerves. The rich aroma filled the small kitchen as Idled the broth over the noodles.
(Connor’s POV)
Frank hesitated internally as Olivia set the steaming bowl before him. His mind raced with uncertainty <b>– </b>was he worthy of eating noodles cooked personally by the Alpha’s mate?
He feared he might be dismissed from pack service for epting such an honor. Only after I gave him a subtle nod of permission did Frank dare to sit down.
He took his first bite and his eyes widened. “This is absolutely delicious, Miss Winters. Thank you so much.”
His enthusiasm was genuine, and I could see Olivia’s pleased smile at thepliment.
When I offered my bowl to Olivia, suggesting she eat first since she hadn’t had breakfast, Rachel watched with a knowing smile.
“You should eat first,” Olivia insisted. “I’m not hungry yet.”
I savored the noodles, each bite bringing back memories. It had been so long since I’d tasted Olivia’s cooking
– it was still the same beloved vor that made my wolf purr with contentment.
After the meal, Frank and I showered and changed into clean clothes before finally getting some rest.
Outside, the rescue team distributed disaster relief supplies and cleared roads blocked by mud, stones, and
debris.
The vige electricity was restored by noon, bringing life back to the smallmunity.
I woke at 4 PM to bright sunshine streaming through the window. Looking down from the second floor, I saw
Olivia basking contentedly in the courtyard sun.
She looked so peaceful, so beautiful, reminding me adorably of a little wolf pup sunning itself on a rock. My
chest tightened with affection.
Since returning from Harbor City, the rtionship between Olivia and me had undergone subtle changes. She was no longer cold and asionally sarcastic toward me.
(Olivia’s POV)
Though we hadn’t officially reconciled, there was an underlying romantic tension between us <b>that </b>even
outsiders could detect.
That afternoon, Reba Frost visited me at Moonstone Legal Partners. She burst <b>into </b>my <b>office </b><b>with </b><b>her </b>characteristic energy.
“Olivia Winters!<b>” </b>she announced dramatically. “We need to talk.”
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I looked up from my paperwork, amused by her theatrical entrance. “What’s gotten into you, Becky<b>?</b><b>” </b>
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Reba settled into the chair across from my desk, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “I’m here to interrogate you about your romantic exchanges with Connor Rivers.”
I nearly choked on my coffee. “My what?”
“Don’t y innocent with me,” Reba continued, leaning forward conspiratorially. “Your previously cold demeanor has transformed into bright, starry–eyed nces whenever his namees up.”
I felt heat rise to my cheeks. “That’s ridiculous.”
Reba pressed on relentlessly. “What exactly happened between <i>you </i><i>two </i>in that vige? Did you finally <i>give </i>
in to the mate bond?”
“Reba!” I protested, but she was undeterred.
“Come on, details! Did you two get intimate? The s****I tension between you is practically visible from space.” I deflected with humor, trying to regain myposure. “Isn’t this absurd? An <i>enemy </i>interrogating her rival?” Reba’s eyes lit up at my words. “Enemy–bestie!” she dered triumphantly.
I raised an eyebrow. “Enemy–bestie?”
“Yes! I want to be with Connor as the most important thing, but I also want to maintain our friendship as second priority.”
I couldn’t help butugh. “So you want both?”
Reba proudly dered, puffing out her chest. “Exactly! I have every right to be domineering as a young Alpha heiress.”
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