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Chapter 63 : Drunken Confessions - 1 Chapter 63 : Drunken Confessions ( Connor's POV ) I watched Olivia sleep , her face peaceful in the soft glow of the bedside lamp . She looked so vulnerable , so different from the fiercely independent woman I knew her to be . My wolf stirred protectively within me , satisfied to have her safe under my watch . Just as I was about to leave her bedroom , she stirred , her honey - brown hair splaying across the pillow .

Her slender fingers suddenly reached out , catching my shirt sleeve with surprising strength . " Don't go , " she murmured , her voice thick with sleep and lingering intoxication . " Tell me a … Grey … " I froze , ice flooding my veins . Had she just called out for Grey ? Ethan Grey ? My jaw clenched involuntarily , jealousy flaring hot and sharp through my chest .

After everything that man had put her through , after the way he'd treated her as a replacement for his first love , she was still calling his name in her sleep ? " Liv ," I said , my voice coming out rougher than intended . " What did you say ? " She tugged at my sleeve again , her amber eyes fluttering open briefly before closing again . " Story , " she mumbled more clearly . " Tell me a story … like when we were little … " Relief washed through me like a physical force .

Not " Grey " but a request for a story - a bedtime ritual from our childhood . I felt a smile tugging at my lips , amusement replacing the sharp sting of jealousy . " You want a bedtime story ? " I asked softly , brushing a strand of hair from her flushed cheek . She nodded sleepily , her grip on my sleeve not loosening . " Like before … " My heart swelled with tenderness . Even drunk , she remembered our shared past- how I'd read to her when we were young , during her visits to Riverdale .

I carefully lifted her into my arms , cradling her against my chest . Her honey - brown hair cascaded over my arm as I carried her toward the bathroom . She needed to < Chapter 63 Drunken Conf . clean up before properly going to bed . " Con ? " she murmured against my neck , her breath warm against my skin . +8 Points > " I'm here , " I assured her , my voice low and soothing . " Let's get you cleaned up first , then I'll tell you a story .

" She nodded drowsily , her head nestling trustingly against my shoulder . The simple gesture of faith touched something deep within me , awakening every protective instinct I possessed . The bathroom light seemed harsh after the dimness of the bedroom . I set Olivia down carefully on the closed toilet lid , keeping one hand on her shoulder to steady her as I turned on the shower . " Can you manage ? " I asked , testing the water temperature with my free hand .

She blinked up at me , her amber eyes unfocused . " Don't think so , " she admitted with a small , embarrassed laugh . I swallowed hard , my wolf stirring restlessly within me . This wasn't how I'd imagined essing her for the first time , but her wellbeing came first . Always . nfinite gentleness , I helped her out of her clothes , my touch clinical and ectful despite my wolf's possessive growls . I averted my eyes as much as possible , preserving her dignity even in her vulnerable state .

The shower was quick and efficient . I kept her steady with one arm while washing her hair with my free hand , the familiar scent of her honey - almond shampoo filling the steamy bathroom . " You're good at this ," she murmured as I wrapped her in a fluffy towel afterward . " I've had practice ," I replied softly , thinking of the times I'd cared for pack members after injuries or during illness .

After drying her off , I helped her into clean pajamas I found in her dresser - soft cotton things with little moons printed on them . They looked adorably innocent on her , a stark contrast to the sophisticated lawyer she presented to the world . Once she was settled back in bed , I pulled the covers up to her chin . " Now , about that story , " I said , reaching for my phone . O < Chapter 63 : Drunken Conf Her amber eyes brightened despite her drowsiness . " Really ?

" +8 Points > I nodded , scrolling through my phone until I found a collection of short stories I'd downloaded months ago . I'd never admitted it to anyone , but I'd gotten them thinking of her , remembering how she'd loved being read to as a child . " Once upon a time , " I began , my deep voice filling the quiet room , " there was a white wolf who lived at the edge of a great forest … " I read until her breathing evened out , her features relaxing into peaceful slumber .

Even then , I continued for a while longer , savoring this rare moment of unguarded intimacy between us . When I was certain she was deeply asleep , I carefully set my phone aside . I couldn't leave her alone , not when she was this vulnerable . But I also wouldn't take advantage of the situation by sleeping beside her without her explicit consent . Comments WI Watch Ads ( 0/20 ) > O