"Amber Crest Restaurant, private dining room, seven o'clock tonight. Is this acceptable?"
Her response cquickly: "Fine."
My heart hammered against my ribs. She had agreed to meet with me. After everything I'd done, she was giving
| typed another message, hope makingbold: "Shall | escort you tonight?"
"No need, I'll drive myself when I'm ready."
The rejection stung, but I couldn't afford to display my usual Alpha dominance and possessiveness. She had
agreed to meet - | had to seize this opportunity to show her | had changed.
"Understood, seven o'clock tonight, I'll be waiting for you at Amber Crest Restaurant. Until then."
Olivia didn't reply, leavingstaring at my phone screen. My wolf paced anxiously within me, desperate to
know her state of mind.
Was she angry? Resigned? Did she plan to telldefinitively that our mate bond was over?
| pushed those dark thoughts away. | had one chance to prove myself worthy of her forgiveness.
| immediately contacted Theodore Barnes, the restaurant manager. "I need the entire third floor reserved for
tonight. Private dining, no other guests."
"Of course, Alpha Stone. Any special arrangements?"
"White moonflowers. Soft lighting. Everything she prefers."
Theodore's voice carried understanding. "I'll handle the details personally, Alpha."
| had Maxwell driveto Amber Crest Restaurant immediately. | needed to supervise every detail myself.
My wolf's instincts demanded perfection for this crucial encounter with my mate. Nothing could be left to chance.
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vases throughout the private dining room.
Soft candlelight replaced the harsh overhead lighting. The table was set with Olivia's favorite crystal glasses and
the finest silverware.
Everything had to be perfect. This might be my only opportunity to win back her trust.
After ensuring every detail met my exacting standards, | returned to my Alpha's Private Residence. | needed to
prepare myself as carefully as | had prepared the
venue.
| took a thorough shower, using the sandalwood soap that Olivia had once said she liked. My wolf preened under
the attention, hopeful that our mate might notice. fo
Then cthe real challenge - choosing what to wear.
| stood in my Master Closet for nearly an hour, changing outfits repeatedly. My usually confident Alpha demeanor
was replaced by nervous uncertainty.
Nothing looked right. The navy suit madelook too formal. The casual shirt seemed disrespectful. The
charcoal jacket felt too severe.
Like a young wolf preparing for his first courting ritual, | second-guessed every choice.
Maxwell Chen waited outside the closet, maintaining respectful silence despite what must have been
bewilderment at his Alpha's behavior.
"What do you think of this one?" | asked, emerging in my fourth outfit change.
Maxwell spoke honestly: "Alpha King, you're naturally imposing and look commanding in every outfit. Your
physique and presence are undeniably powerful."
His praise contained no flattery - it was simple truth. But | merely glanced at him with obvious disdain for his
supposed lack of taste.
Maxwell nearly choked on suppressed laughter, but wisely remained silent.
| stopped asking his opinion and continued my frantic wardrobe changes. Each
outfit felt wrong, inadequate for the most important meeting of my life.
"Alpha," Maxwell finally ventured, "tis running short. Lateness would be disrespectful to Luna Winters."
Only then did | cease my display and
return to the first outfit | had fred a
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twenty minutes early.
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Maxwell excused himself diplomatically, leavingalone in the private dining
room.
| took my seat facing the entrance and fixed my amber gaze unblinkingly on the doorway. My wolf was alert and
anxious as | waited for my mate to arrive.
Every minute felt like an hour. My hands rested on the white tablecloth, occasionally clenching into fists before |
forced them to relax.
This was it. My chance to prove that | could be the mate Olivia deserved.
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commanded armies now sate m
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his estranged mate to give him one
final opportunity to make things right.