(Olivia’s POV)

    “I’ll take you to the pack infirmary to apologize on behalf of my sister,” Bastian said anxiously.

    “it’s not necessary. It will heal on its own soon.” I took off the ring and put it in my purse, nning to find a time to return it to Matthew.

    Commander Garrett asked, “Luna Olivia, when can you start providing guidance?”

    “I’lle tomorrow,” I said calmly, shaking Commander Garrett’s hand with my other hand. “I won’t disappoint you, Commander Flint.”

    My sincere gaze made Commander Garrett feel a bit embarrassed. Just a few minutes ago, he had been skeptical of my persistence, thinking I was a high–maintenance figure he couldn’t afford to offend due to my

    mate bond with the Alpha King.

    It seemed I really was aputer expert. He would have to have a good chat with Alpha Asher White about

    his initial doubts.

    In the vehicle, I sat in the passenger seat looking at myptop. The time had been too short just now, and the Minesweeper system hadn’t been fully upgraded yet, but a few more sessions would do the trick.

    Bastian watched in amazement–I was ying Minesweeper! His Alpha Queen was truly a hidden talent!

    His sister was incredibly skilled and had been courted by major corporations since returning to the territory. He was surprised to see her at the Arcane Intelligence Division today, as she had previously been leaning towards Crimson Pack or Thorne Industries.

    The vehicle suddenly stopped by the roadside. I slowly looked up to see that Bastian had gotten out and opened my door, practically trying to guide me out.

    “Luna Olivia, you must get this injury looked at properly. I’ll cover all the medical expenses!”

    I was startled. No one had ever been so forward with me, but I realized Bastian didn’t mean any harm.

    Since being kidnapped and tied up with a silver rope by Silvanus earlier, the healing speed of my hand wounds had been very slow, and I hadn’t fully recovered even after such a long time.

    I gently pushed his hand away. “I’ll go in and have a look, just let go of me first.”

    Bastian finally realized what he had done and quickly let go, his face slightly flushed.

    I put away myptop, ced it in myrge briefcase, and led the way into the Infirmary. Bastian followed closely behind me.

    “Luna Olivia, let me carry your briefcase for you.”

    “No, thank you.”

    “Luna Olivia…” He tried to grab it again.

    I was speechless at his persistence. A cool, indifferent voice sounded nearby.

    In an instant, Bastian’s arms were seized, and he was pulled away from me by pack enforcers. I was pulled into an embrace, and the familiar scent of pine and authority filled my senses.

    Matthew Kane asked in a low voice, “Are you alright?”

    I shook my head abruptly and stepped back from his embrace. But Matthew saw my bleeding hand and pulled me back.

    “Did he hurt you?”

    “No, I did it myself by ident,” I said quietly, trying to remove his hand from my waist, only for him to grab my hand as well.

    “Hey, what do you think you’re doing! Let her go!” Bastian yelled, his hands held by the pack enforcers, unable to move. “She doesn’t like you holding her! You…”

    At his words, the pack enforcers instantly pinned him to the ground.

    I quickly exined, “He’s an employee of mypany! Please let him go!”

    Matthew nced over, and the pack enforcers pulled Bastian up from the floor. Bastian had a defiant look on his face.

    “Do you know who my father is?”

    I walked over anxiously, signaling for Bastian to be quiet. “I know him, he is…?”

    Matthew had the pack enforcers release Bastian. Bastian eagerly asked, “Who is he, Luna Olivia?”

    “He was touching you, don’t be afraid. This is the Sovereign’s Citadel, no one dares to act recklessly here. My father… is a pack Elder! He enforces thew!”

    As Bastian said this, he shot a disdainful look at Matthew.

    The Elder was Matthew’s ally. I couldn’t let his ally know the truth about ourplicated rtionship.

    I frowned, feeling troubled. Just then, Beta Tristan stepped forward.

    “This is our Alpha King, and the Alpha King’s mate.”

    Bastian looked at me, then at themanding man, and shrieked, “He’s your mate!”

    I was speechless. I regretted not asking Commander Garrett toe out with me today.

    Bastian’s mood swung dramatically. He rushed forward, trying to shake Matthew’s hand, but was blocked by

    Beta Tristan.

    “Luna got a cut on her hand from a ring whilepeting with my sister.”

    “Medical fees, nutritional supplements, emotional distresspensation, I’ll take full responsibility!” Bastian dered enthusiastically.

    Matthew nced at Bastian and said coolly, “That won’t be necessary.”

    Before Bastian could say more, he was escorted out of the Infirmary by the pack enforcers.

    Matthew walked up to me, reaching for my hand. I dodged him.

    Beta Tristan said, “The Master Healer is waiting for Luna Olivia.”

    Matthew asked coolly, “Shall we go take a look?” He lowered his hand.

    Hearing Beta Tristan’s words, I didn’t want to keep the healer waiting and walked in the direction Beta Tristan indicated. Matthew walked behind me.

    The healer quickly treated the wound. “Luna, be sure not to let it touch water for the next two days. Apply the moonlight herb salve once a day. It will scab over and fall off in two days. You cane back then for scar removal treatment. However, the scar removal treatment will be a bit painful.”

    I nodded, put the salve in my briefcase, and stood up to leave.

    (Matthew’s POV)

    I stepped out of the healer’s office, my expression darkening as I watched her hurried, retreating figure. She hadn’t only blocked my contact information, but Beta Tristan’s as well. She wanted nothing to do with me, and she was truly testing my patience.

    My gaze flickered as I saw her running back toward me, panting. For a moment, it was as if I were seeing our first meeting all over again, years ago in Europe.

    The way she had run toward me then, anxiously looking for hermunication device. Young, determined, yet so bright and radiant.

    She stood before me, took the mating ring from her briefcase, and held it out to me, panting, “Alpha King, here you go.”