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Chapter 234 : The Alpha's Tenderness Chapter 234 : The Alpha's Tenderness ( Connor's POV ) I carefully placed Olivia in the bathtub , watching as the hot water embraced her delicate skin . Her fair complexion seemed to glow in the warm light , and I couldn't resist reaching for the Moonlight Cotton Towel . The soft fabric glided across her shoulders as I gently wiped away the evidence of our passionate reunion . My wolf purred deep in my chest , completely content at being able to care for our mate in such an intimate way .

The hot water brought color back to her cheeks , transforming her from the exhausted woman I'd carried here into something radiant . Her amber eyes fluttered closed as she relaxed into my touch . " Better ? " I asked softly , my voice rough with emotion . She nodded , a small smile playing at her lips . " Much better . " I continued my gentle ministrations , my wolf demanding this connection with its mate . Every stroke of the towel was an act of devotion , a silent promise that I would always care for her .

But as I watched her flushed cheeks and the way her lips parted slightly in contentment , something primal stirred within me . My wolf wasn't satisfied with just caring for her - it wanted more . I leaned down and kissed her face , unable to resist the pull . Her skin was warm and soft beneath my lips , tasting faintly of the jasmine - scented bath oil . " Connor , " she whispered , but there was no protest in her voice . I kissed her lips repeatedly , each touch sending electricity through our mate bond .

My wolf growled with satisfaction , but it still wasn't enough for either man or beast . The need to claim her , to mark her as mine , burned through my veins . But I forced myself to pull back , knowing she needed rest more than she needed my desires . After the bath , I carried Olivia to the Master Bedroom , her body warm and pliant in my arms . She felt so right there , like she belonged nowhere else but in my embrace . I set her gently on the bed and reached for the hair dryer , determined to take care of every detail .

As I worked the warm air through her honey - brown locks , she leaned into my touch . " Can you stay the night ? " she asked , her voice barely above a whisper . My heart clenched at the vulnerability in her tone . " Of course . " " Promise you'll only hold me? " she pressed , though her eyes held doubt . I chuckled softly , changing the sheets with meticulous care . " I promise to only hold you . " Chapter 234 The Alpha's Tenderness She gave me a look that said she didn't believe me for a second . " You said that before , and look what happened .

" " That was different , " I protested , though we both knew she was right . Our mate bond made it nearly impossible to resist each other . As I dried her hair , her expression grew distant . The contentment from moments before faded , replaced by something that looked like pain . " You lied to me before , " she said quietly . " About your feelings . About Layla Lawrence ." The accusation hit me like a physical blow . I set down the hair dryer and knelt beside the bed , taking her hands in mine .

" Olivia , I never lied about my feelings for you ." " But you used Layla for a fake relationship , " she continued , her amber eyes bright with unshed tears . " You made me think you'd moved on . " Guilt crashed over me in waves . " That was a well - intentioned lie , " I said , my voice thick with regret . " I was trying to protect you from pack politics and media scrutiny . " " By breaking my heart ? " The pain in her voice nearly destroyed me . " I'm sorry . I thought if you believed I'd moved on , you'd be safer .

I never wanted to hurt you ." She studied my face for a long moment , searching for the truth . Finally , she nodded , though I could see the hurt still lingered . After finishing with her hair , I stood and stretched . " I should cook something for us . " " You don't need to ," she said , following me toward the Manor Kitchen . " Dorothy probably left something . " But when we entered the kitchen , we both stopped short . The Pack Feast Warming Unit displayed " keep warm " in glowing letters , and steam rose from the Steaming Rack for Pack Meals .

A complete Four - Course Pack Feast sat waiting for us , perfectly prepared and maintained at the ideal temperature . " Dorothy must have made this while we were ... " Olivia's cheeks turned crimson as realization dawned . I couldn't help but grin at her embarrassment . " She has enhanced werewolf hearing , doesn't she ? " Olivia buried her face in her hands . " Oh god , she heard everything ." " It's fine ," I assured her , pulling her into my arms . " Dorothy is practically pack family . She understands mate bonds ." " I was so loud , " she moaned , her mortification complete .

I kissed the top of her head , my wolf rumbling with amusement and satisfaction . " You were perfect . " * Chapter 234 The Alpha's Tendemess Olivia suddenly pulled away and grabbed her phone . " I need to call Emma . " I watched as she dialed , her face still flushed with embarrassment . " Emma ? Did you eat dinner ? " she asked when her assistant answered . Even from across the room , I could hear Emma's strange tone through the phone . " Yes , I ate . Are you ... okay ? You sound different . " Olivia's blush deepened . " I'm fine . Just checking on you , " " Okay , " Emma said slowly .

" Well , goodnight then . " After hanging up , Olivia looked even more mortified . " She knows too ." I laughed , unable to contain my amusement . " The whole pack probably knows by now . " We moved to the Formal Dining Hall , where I served the meal Dorothy had so thoughtfully prepared . The food was excellent , but I was more focused on watching Olivia eat . " Please let me stay tonight , " I said as we finished dinner . " I promise to behave like a proper Alpha ." She looked at me skeptically .

" After I made you hide from Natalie earlier , I suppose I owe you that much ." Relief flooded through me . " Thank you . " " But you have to keep your promise ," she warned . I nodded solemnly , though my wolf was already planning ways to get closer to our mate . True to my word , I only held Olivia as we settled into the Master Bedroom for the night . She curled against my chest , her breathing gradually evening out as sleep claimed her . But my wolf wasn't satisfied with just holding her .

During the night , I found myself touching her face with gentle reverence , tracing the curve of her nose and the softness of her lips . She stirred slightly but didn't wake , too exhausted from our reunion to fully surface from sleep . I continued my gentle exploration , memorizing every detail of her features in the moonlight . Olivia slept soundly in my protective embrace , more peacefully than she had since our separation . There were no dreams , no midnight wakings - just deep , restorative sleep .

I watched over her through the night , my wolf content to guard our mate while she rested . When morning came , she slept straight through until she woke naturally . I watched the hour hand on the wall clock point to ten before her amber eyes finally fluttered open . It was a weekend , so she didn't need to go to Moonstone Legal Partners . She stretched languidly , then froze when she realized I was watching her . " How long have you been staring at me ? " she asked , though there was no real annoyance in her voice . " Not long enough ," I replied , pulling her back into my arms .

3/4 Chapter 234 The Alpha's Tendemars We dozed contentedly for a while longer , neither of us wanting to break the peaceful spell of morning . When Olivia finally tried to get up , she pushed at my chest . " Come on , we need to get up . " I tightened my arms around her , reluctant to leave our mate's nest . " Five more minutes . " She laughed and tried to stand , but her legs were sore from our previous night's activities . She stumbled , nearly falling before I caught her . I couldn't help but laugh at her predicament , my wolf practically preening with satisfied Alpha smugness .

" This is your fault , " she accused , though her wolf purred at my obvious satisfaction with our mating . B 5.4 % Comments