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.”

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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 ia /iresort 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.