Olivia felt a sinking sensation in her chest. Trouble seemed to follow her wherever she went, no matter how hard she tried to avoid it. How did she always manage to provoke him when all she wanted was to calm him down?
"Don't stand there, move!" His voice sliced through the air, sharp and demanding.
She obeyed without a word, her steps hesitant. She expected him to follow, but the sudden murmur of a Beta guard's voice caught her attention. She could just make out the name "Candice" in the whispered exchange, and her heart skipped a beat. She froze, wondering if he would notice her sudden stillness.
"What is she doing here?!" His voice was cold, laced with an edge that made her shiver.
Exactly, what was Candice doing here? Olivia wondered also.