ontation with Victor and Elijah's intervention had left a strange impression, as if his return to Seacrest brought back more than

as waiting for her at the door, a warm smile on h

y, a respected figure in the Seacrest community. Elena had become an influential advisor in

eplied as she hugged her, taking a moment to sav

na glanced around curiously before turning back to Olivia. "I have to say I'm impressed.

deserve help, and if my skills can ease their suffering, then I'm happy

d, and all that entails... you know, you're not alone, Olivia. A lot of peopl

nd relief at these words. "Thank y

ed. His eyes moved quickly from Elena to Olivia, and he took a determined step forward. Olivia

r. He seemed to hesitate for a moment before continuing, as if searchi

expected offer. "Your help?" Victor, since

a lot to make up for, and that if I really want to be a part of my children's lives, then I have to show

g his help might complicate things, but at the same time, she saw it as an opportunity to understand if h

leaned toward Olivia and whispered, "He mi

n help me. But I warn you, I don't want empty promis

smile crossed his face,

r handle small repairs needed. At first, Olivia supervised him with a certain suspicion, but she noticed that he really

voice low and deep. "Olivia, I know that I have been a husband... a man, let's sa

, but she felt her heart tighten at this unusual vulnerability.

e," she finally whispered

but there's something else." Something that conc

ere is said to be an Alpha in the mountains, known for his cruelty, who seems to want to expand his

ways been a calm haven, where the clans respected strict rules of non-aggressi

l this? » she asked

lpha is determined, and no one has yet been able to stop him. I wanted to talk to you about it

arned something worrying. There was an incident in the neighboring village, near the border. Apparently a group

ed turn, and Olivia felt a shiver run down her spine. She had dreamed of p

eady. This danger is real, and they could attack at any time. » His gaze

council to discuss the measures to be taken. But

hey were now a team against this new threat. For her children, for her

e will prepare ourselves. For Seacrest, for our f