68. "Apologetic"

Olive’s POV

"I will go live with Dr. Griffin.”

As I spilled out my intricate plan to Lycan Aaron, a flicker of darkness danced in his eyes, a mysterious expression that I couldn't quite figure out. It seemed like a stormy rage was brewing inside him, but it wasn't aimed at me, but rather at the person I had mentioned.

A tense atmosphere filled his office, the heat rising with each passing moment. Even though he was in his human form, his powerful presence surrounded me, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable. Did my plea for freedom ignite his anger?

I was about to explain myself further, hoping to calm his fury, when a loud knock echoed through the door, breaking the silence.

"It's me! Helen!" a familiar voice called out.

My eyebrows furrowed upon hearing that Vincent's mate, Helen, had come to meet with Lycan Aaron. A sense of unease settled within me, casting a shadow over my already troubled thoughts.

"Come in," Lycan Aaron allowed Helen to enter, completely disregarding