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Olivia POV

Needless to say, I didn’t get much sleep last night. Ace and then Ryker were insatiable, not that I’m really complaining. I never knew being mated could feel like this. I feel loved and desired 24/7. It’s an amazing feeling. I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that Ace is a royal Lycan. Why was Ryker dormant? Who

was Ace’s father? Did his mother know that his father was a Lycan?

I feel like I know better than anyone how Ace is feeling right now. I had no idea I was a wolf until days before shifted. Everything I knew about my life wasn’t even close to the truth. I should have been told when I was a

pup what I was instead of being kept in the dark. As much as Ace is trying to stay calm for mine and Della’s

sake, I can feel the torrent of emotions rolling through him.

I know he has more questions than I do. I think his biggest worry that keeps repeating in his mind is what

happens now. I think the man Liam kept referring to as the king is the only one that can give us answers to all our questions. “Are you ready to go Olivia,” Ace asks, breaking me out of my thoughts as I finish tying my

shoes.

“I’m ready, I just have to grab my resignation letter.” I move toward the printer that is in my dad’s old office

and print the letter I wrote before we went to bed last night. I really wanted to give proper notice, but with everything that is happening with Della and Ace, there is no way that can happen. I spoke with a few of the

girls I work with, and they agreed to cover my shifts, which I’m so grateful for. I would never want to leave my

coworkers or patients in the lurch.

I grab the paper off the machine and sign it quickly. We have to head back to the pack to drop Della off with

Amber before heading to the hospital. Once Della is fastened into the back seat of the car, Ace drives back

toward the pack. It doesn’t take long for us to pull up to the gate. I smile when Amber is waiting outside on the pack house steps. She looks so much brighter since all the wolfsbane has cleared her system.

I pray she finds a chance at happiness with someone who will actually love her. We step out and Ace grabs Della. We make our way over and Amber is smiling from ear to ear when Della yells “nana.” “Hello sweet pea. I’m so glad we get to spend the day together. I thought we could go to the playground before we have a picnic,” she says, and Della squeals. She looks back at me and Ace. “Thank you for asking me to keep her. I’ve missed spending time with her,” she says.

“Of course, you are her nana, Amber. You can spend time with her anytime you like,” Ace says. She reaches out and grabs my hand. “You are an amazing young woman, Olivia. Not many women would allow me to,” she starts to say, but I cut her off by wrapping her in a hug. “You are part of our family, Amber. I wouldn’t have it any other way.” She tightens her hold on me. After a few seconds, she steps back and I smile.

“Della, have fun with nana. Mommy and daddy will see you later.” She waves, and we make our way back the car. The drive to the hospital is in comfortable silence. I won’t lie and say I’m not nervous. I really like my supervisor, Jane, and I hate disappointing her, but I have to put my family first. I smile as the light catches my ring when I look down at my hand. Ace places his hand on my thigh and just that little connection quells my

nerves.

“Do you want me to go in with you?” “No, it won’t take me long. I’ll talk to Jane and grab my things from my locker. Then we can head to the realtor’s office.” “Are you really sure about selling the house, Olivia? Maybe

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you should think about it for a little longer. We can go back once a week and keep it maintained, he says, I lay my hand on his cheek. “It’s time to let go of that part of my life. My memories of my dad and my childhood are in here” I say pointing to my temple.

“All that matters now is our family. That’s what my dad would have wanted for me. He always just wanted me to be happy. Even when his life was falling apart he worried about me. A part of him will be with me wherever we live.” I press my lips against his before getting out of the car.

I make my way through the double doors and down the hall that leads to the offices. I knock twice before Jane calls out for me to come in. “Olivia, I wasn’t expecting to see you until tomorrow.

Can I help you with,” she asks. I hand her the letter and I can see the disappointment flash in her eyes. “I hope this isn’t what I think it is,” she says. “It is, and I really wanted to give you time to find someone new. Unfortunately, due to

unforeseen circumstances, I won’t be able to give two weeks, but I’ve managed to cover all my shifts so you

won’t have to stress.”

“Is there anything I can do to help so you’ll stay? I really hate to lose you, Olivia. You are an amazing nurse and the patients love you,” she says. “I appreciate that, Jane. Honestly, I’m sad to leave. I love this job, but I have family stuff that I have to deal with. I can’t thank you enough for giving me an opportunity and for all

I’ve learned. You are an awesome boss.”

“Well, I guess all I can do is wish you luck. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to call me. You’ll always have a job here, Olivia,” she says, extending her hand to me. I shake it, fighting back tears that threaten to fall. “I’m going to grab my stuff from my locker. Have a great rest of your day, Jane” I say, before heading out

of her office.

I make my way toward the break room, talking to a few of the nurses I’m friendly with on the way. They all

wish me luck and, despite feeling a bit sad, I know this is the right decision. I step into the break room and

head over to my locker. I empty everything into my bag. I’m just about to cross the room when the door opens

and f**king Dr. Edwards steps inside.

“Olivia, what a pleasant surprise. I thought you were off today,” he says. That’s not creepy at all you know my

days off, I say to myself. “I was, but I needed to collect my things. I’ve handed in my resignation.”

“Resignation, why on earth would you do something so stupid,” he asks. Danica tries to push to the surface,

but I hold her back. “I don’t think my decisions are any of your business, Dr. Edwards. Now if you’ll excuse

me, I need to go.”

“Actually, this is perfect. You were always spouting off about maintaining a professional relationship since we worked together, but now we don’t work together. I will pick you up at seven tonight for our first date,” he

says. “This guy is f**king delusional,” Danica says with a growl. “Dr. Edwards, that is not happening.”

“Olivia, I told you to call me Nicholas and it is absolutely happening. We will be good together, you’ll see,” he

says. “I’m not sure if you are intentionally trying to piss me off, but if not bravo because you are doing a

phenomenal job. I’m not dating you, not now, not ever. First, I’m engaged and second, I have no interest in

dating you.”

I move to step around him and he blocks my way. “Engaged, when the hell did that happen? You weren’t

engaged a few days ago. I think you are just playing games,” he says, stepping closer to me. “Dr. Edwards, I’m

warning you to get the hell out of my way, or you are going to regret it.” A sinister smile spreads across his face and my heart starts to race.

“I am one of the head doctors in this hospital, Olivia. You should be thrilled. I’m even interested in you. I’m

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sure your fiancée is just some low–class bum that can’t compare. I’m going to give you one last chance to do the smart thing, or I promise you I’ll make sure no hospital will hire you in a fifty–mile radius,” he says. The minute he takes a step closer and reaches his hands out for my shoulders, I bring my knee up.

He groans as soon as my knee connects with his balls. He staggers back and this time I don’t give him a chance to stop me as I step around him and out of the room. My heart rate starts to slow just as Ace starts making his way toward me. He pulls me into his arms. “Are you alright? I could feel your fear and anger. What the hell happened?” The door to the break room slamming open has both of our heads snapping in that

direction.

“You b**ch” the pr*ck says as he stalks toward us. “Nicholas,” Ace says, halting the a**hole in his tracks. “Ace, what are you doing here?” “I’m here for Olivia. Why the hell are you calling my fiancée a b**ch‘ Ace says, anger rolling off of him. The a**hole goes to open his mouth but closes it quickly. “It was just a misunderstanding. I need to get back to the ER,” he says. Scurrying away like the rodent he is.

I know Ace is going to want an explanation, but we need to get out of here first. I can’t have my mates losing their sh*t in a human hospital. Ace wraps his arm around me and leads me out of the hospital. Well, at least I