IN THE SHADOWS

Olivia

swallowed hard. Antonio's trust felt like a noose tightening around her neck.

She nodded slowly, knowing she couldn't refuse. "Of course, Antonio. I'll help

her in any way I can."

Antonio's

face lit up with gratitude, and he reached across the table, squeezing Olivia's

hand. "Thank you, Olivia. This means more to me than you know."

But as he

left the room, Olivia's smile faded, her mind already spinning with the weight

of what Antonio was asking. Supporting Rachel was the last thing she wanted to

do, but refusing wasn't an option, not if she wanted to keep Antonio's trust

and her position as Luna secure.

Later that

night, Olivia found herself alone in the dim hallway, tidying up the last of

the evening's chaos. The house was quiet, the low hum of Antonio's conversation

with one of the pack members drifting faintly through the walls. As she turned