Chapter 175: The Alpha’s Return and Lingering Tensions
(Olivia’s POV)
Connor Rivers returned to Riverdale a week later, bringing with him the warmth of late April. The black shirt and trousers he wore emphasized his commanding presence, yet his ice-blue eyes softened the moment they found me.
I was reviewing case files at my desk when his familiar scent reached me. My wolf stirred restlessly, recognizing her mate despite everything between us.
“Liv,” Connor said, his voice carrying that gentle tone he reserved only for me.
I looked up, offering him a casual nod. My amber eyes remained guarded as I assumed he was here for his usual “inspection” of my work at the law firm.
“Alpha Rivers,” I replied formally, keeping my voice neutral.
Connor’s gaze shifted briefly to the new fac
