spanng="EN"(Third–person’s POV)

spanng="EN"Theodore turned around sharply, his blood–red eyes locking onto the pack enforcer captain. “Where was she found?”

spanng="EN"The enforcer’s voice was breathless with excitement. “Alpha, facial recognition spotted her at the arrival gate. The system confirmed it was Luna Olivia ckwood.”

spanng="EN"Theodore’s heart hammered against his ribs. After three years of searching, three years of dead ends and false leads, she was finally here.

spanng="EN"He strode back toward the private dining room where Alpha Asher White waited. His movements were swift, predatory.

spanng="EN"“Alpha White,” Theodore said, his voice clipped with barely contained urgency. “I apologize, but I must cut our meeting short. An urgent pack matter requires my immediate attention.”

spanng="EN"Alpha White’s face darkened with annoyance. Theck of courtesy was insulting, especially in front of his niece.

spanng="EN"But Seraphina’s presenceplicated things. White couldn’t afford to create a scene that might embarrass his family.

spanng="EN"“Of course,” Alpha White replied stiffly. “Pack matters take precedence.”

spanng="EN"Theodore was already moving toward the door when Seraphina’s voice rang out behind him.

spanng="EN"“Theodore! Wait!” She chased after him, her heels clicking frantically on the marble floor.

spanng="EN"In the adjacent private room, Alpha White turned to Olivia with an apologetic expression. “Queen Olivia, I’m deeply sorry for my niece’s brash interruption. Her behavior was inexcusable.”

spanng="EN"Olivia’s hand clenched slightly at her side, but her voice remained steady. “It’s alright, Alpha White.”

spanng="EN"She leaned forward, her eyes sharp and focused. “However, you are aware of my identity. I hope you can keep it confidential, no matter who asks.”

spanng="EN"The weight of her words hit Alpha White like a physical blow. Guilt crashed over him as he realized how close he’de topromising her safety.

spanng="EN"“Of course,” he said quickly. “You have my word. Total secrecy and security.”

spanng="EN"He pulled out his phone, fingers flying over the screen. “I’ll arrange a hotel room registered under my mate’s name. A private car as well.”

spanng="EN"Olivia nodded approvingly. “Good. I’ll send you the proposal for the trapping system tonight. Once you approve it, I’ll implement the operation immediately.”

spanng="EN"After she left, Beta Ronan shook his head in disbelief. “Alpha, with respect, she seems too young and innocent for such a critical mission. Are you certain she can handle this?”

spanng="EN"Alpha White’s eyes shed dangerously. “Don’t judge a book by its cover, Beta. She is an internationally renowned top-”

spanng="EN"He caught himself mid–sentence, the words dying on his lips.

spanng="EN"“She is exactly what we need,” he finished firmly. “And you will not mention Queen Olivia to anyone. That’s an order.”

spanng="EN"In the car speeding through Stonehaven City, Gina immediately opened herptop. The screen disyed what looked like

spanng="EN"a simple Minesweeper game, but her fingers moved with practiced precision across the keyboard.

spanng="EN"She was erasing Olivia’s digital footprints, a task that had be routine over the past two years.

spanng="EN"“That Seraphina Kane is absolutely insufferable,” Gina muttered, her eyes never leaving the screen. “The arrogance on that she–wolf-”

spanng="EN"“Gina,” Olivia said softly. “Stop talking and let’s finish the work first.”

spanng="EN"Gina smiled yfully but fell silent, her fingers continuing their deadly dance across the keys.

spanng="EN"(Theodore’s POV)

spanng="EN"I arrived at the airport’s logistics office, my heart pounding with a hope I hadn’t felt in three years.

spanng="EN"A pack enforcer handed me a pickup sign. The name written on it made my breath catch: “Luna Olivia ckwood.”

spanng="EN"My mate. My Olivia. She was here.

spanng="EN"I clutched the sign like a lifeline and strode into the monitoring room. The staff member’s hands shook as he pulled up the footage.

spanng="EN"“Just ten minutes before you left, Alpha Theodore, the system identified your mate and a young woman walking out of the arrival gate.”

spanng="EN"The screen flickered to life, and there she was. Even from behind, even after three years, I knew that silhouette like my own heartbeat.

spanng="EN"But then the screen flickered with an unnatural interference. The image distorted, pixels dancing like static.

spanng="EN"When it cleared, Olivia was gone. Only the other woman remained, walking alone through the terminal.

spanng="EN"“Alpha Theodore,” the monitor staff stammered, his face pale with confusion. “I swear I confirmed it was your mate! How is she gone from the footage?”

spanng="EN"The hope that had surged through me crashed into a familiar abyss. This had happened before in Stonehaven City- surveince footage of her would vanish as if she had never existed.

spanng="EN"I once suspected that she had a special identity and capabilities. The guess resurfaced now, stronger than ever.

spanng="EN"But I would never be able to confirm it. All of her digital records had beenpletely erased.

spanng="EN"“Alpha,” a pack enforcer said hesitantly, “perhaps it was someone with the same name? A coincidence?”

spanng="EN"My eyes burned with unyielding stubbornness. “No. It must be my mate. My mate is back.”

spanng="EN"Just then, Seraphina Kane burst through the door, out of breath from chasing me.

spanng="EN"“Theodore,” she panted, trying topose herself. “I can ask my uncle about the European territory matterter. Whatever you need-”

spanng="EN"I cut her off, my gaze boring into hers. “What kind of expert consultant was Alpha White meeting today? Male or female?”

spanng="EN"She blinked, flustered by the intensity of my stare. “I… I think it was aputer expert. Something about a massive bank hack case.”

spanng="EN"The word puter” was all I needed. My mind raced, connecting the dots.

spanng="EN"“To the Sovereign’s Citadel,” Imanded, already turning away.

spanng="EN"Seraphina’s phone rang as I left. I heard Alpha White’s voice, cryptic and careful.

spanng="EN"“If she has time after her work is done, she might pay a visit to you and your parents.”

spanng="EN"(Third–person’s POV)

spanng="EN"Olivia arrived at a highly secure hotel in the Citadel. The building was fortress–like, its windows tinted ck against prying eyes.

spanng="EN"She entered her room and immediately turned on her phone. A missed call notification blinked on the screen.

spanng="EN"Pouring herself a ss of moonlight wine, she stepped onto the balcony. The evening air was cool against her skin.

spanng="EN"She reached out through their mate bond, her mental voice soft and apologetic. “Sorry, I was meeting with Alpha White. It was dyed.”

spanng="EN"Matthew’s calm presence filled her mind instantly. “Was it smooth?”

spanng="EN"“Yes, very smooth,” she confirmed, taking a sip of wine. “After I finish the job, I’ll visit your parents. Tell me what they like so I can buy gifts.”

spanng="EN"A hint of amusement colored Matthew’s mental voice. “No need. Just youing is enough.”

spanng="EN"A rare, yful smile touched Olivia’s lips. She settled back into the balcony sofa, her bare feet swinging lightly.

spanng="EN"“As your mate, and their daughter–inw, wouldn’t that be impolite?”

spanng="EN"From the adjacent room, Theodore walked onto the connecting balcony. His pack enforcer’s voice was tense with frustration.

spanng="EN"“Alpha, we’ve checked the surveince at the Sovereign’s Citadel too. No trace of Luna. And Alpha White is displeased and doesn’t want to meet with us again.”

spanng="EN"Theodore loosened his cor and lit a cigarette, the me illuminating his haggard features.

spanng="EN"“Aren’t they troubled by the bank system hacking? Let our people help them for free.”

spanng="EN"Hearing the familiar voice, Olivia looked over at the adjacent balcony.