Chapter 71: A Tangled Web
(Connor's POV)
The night had stretched long, filled with reports and security briefings that demanded my full attention. As I finally left Rivers Pack Headquarters, the weight of responsibility pressed heavily on my shoulders. The first thing I wanted was to hear Olivia's voice.
I pulled out my phone and dialed her number, leaning against my car as I waited for her to answer.
"Hello?" Her voice was soft, heavy with sleep.
"Did I wake you?" I asked, unable to keep the smile from my voice despite the exhaustion pulling at me.
"Mmm, I was waiting for your call," she murmured, her words slightly slurred. "Just dozed off."
I slid into the driver's seat, starting the engine. "I'm sorry it's so late. I still wanted to tell you that today's matter is related to Jes
