The next morning, however, Olivia jolted awake only to realize


    that she’d overslept by nearly an hour. She was supposed to


    meet Alexander at his home at eight–thirty, and it was already


    past eight.


    She rushed through her morning routine, throwing on her most


    professional.outfit (ck cks and a cream top). She barely had


    time to run a brush through her hair before she was out the


    door.


    When she finally met Alexander’s dining room in hisrge


    home, breathless and dragging her luggage behind her, she


    found the Alpha what appeared to be the most exquisite


    breakfast she had ever seen.


    “Good morning, Olivia. I trust you slept well?” he said smoothly,


    setting down his coffee cup.


    “I’m so sorry I’mte. I…” she trailed off as her gaze fell on his


    te.


    Perfectly poached eggs sat on his te,with vegetables and


    what looked like the most delicate pastries in the world. The


    aroma made her stomach growl audibly. Olivia swallowed hard,


    trying to suppress the hunger that bubbled up at the sight of


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    such incredible food.


    Alexander noticed the pure look of wonderment in her eyes.


    “Have you eaten?”


    “I… no, I was runningte and didn’t have time…”


    “Please, join me.”


    Before Olivia could protest, he had already signaled to Mike.


    Within seconds, Mike approached with a te that was every


    bit as mouthwatering as Alexander’s.


    “The eggs are from chickens raised on a small farm just outside


    the city,” Mike exined, as he set the te in front of her. “The


    vegetables are sourced from our rooftop garden, harvested this


    morning. The pastries are made with French butter and filled


    with fruitpotes that we prepare daily in our own kitchen.”


    Olivia was spellbound, eyes widening at each detail. Once Mike


    left, she mused, “I wish I had a butler like that.””


    Alexander chuckled softly. “That could be arranged.”


    *Author*


    Once Olivia hadpletely devoured the breakfast, Mike grabbed the duo’s luggage and drove them to the airport. Even


    though she’d initially been skeptical about this trip, she found herself feeling a swirl of excitement. She’d never been to the


    mountains of Linville, much less <i>a </i>resort there.


    She’d previously looked up the resort, only to discover that it


    was co–funded by Green group and the Wilde family. That only


    solidified that the resort promised luxury and breathtaking


    scenery.


    Her and Alexander went through the check–in and boarding


    processes at the private terminal swiftly and easily. And once


    they were in the private jet, Oliviapletely zoned out.


    Alexander was too busy going through important documents


    that he paid her no mind.


    Even when they descended and hopped into the SUV that


    began the trip through the countryside and to where the resort


    was located. Olivia pressed her face against the car window,


    quietly studying thendscape. Without realizing it, her eyelids


    grew heavy and she drifted into sleep.


    Alexander’s wolf noticed the moment Olivia’s breathing slowed.


    He turned and gently guided her head to rest against his


    shoulder rather than the window. Her dark hair spilled over his


    shirt, but he didn’t mind. He remained perfectly still, not


    wanting to disturb her.


    Olivia had no idea how much time had passed when she finally


    opened her eyes. When she did so, she realized she was leaning


    against what felt like the warm and flexible back of a chair.


    But something was very strange about this chair. It was


    moving.


    She turned her head slowly, eyes first meeting the crisp white


    fabric of Alexander’s shirt and the movement of his throat as he


    swallowed.


    Olivia sat up straight immediately, putting enough distance between them. “I’m sorry,” she mummured, heat already flooding her face. She couldn’t believe she’d been sleeping on her boss’s shoulder. How terribly unprofessional of her.


    She wracked her brain, trying toe up with an excuse as to


    why she’d let herself go so easily. Then she finally came up with


    something. “I watched a horror moviest night and didn’t sleep


    well, so I must have been exhausted.”


    Alexander’s lips curved into an amused smile. He knew what


    she was trying to do. “Ah, so it was the horror movie that made


    you seekfort in my arms? How interesting that fear would


    drive you to find safety right here.” He tapped his shoulder,


    clearly enjoying the mortified expression on her face.


    Olivia’s cheeks grew even hotter. “That’s not… I didn’t…”


    “It’s quite alright. I’m just d I could keep you safe from your…


    nightmares.”


    Olivia was so shocked that she nced at the tall man driving


    the car, but he‘ quickly averted his gaze.


    Alexander kissed his teeth, catching Olivia’s attention. The


    Alpha was shaking his head as if she’d done something so


    terrible.