Alpha's Regret the Luna is Secret Heiress (by Sylvia) novel Chapter 33

Chapter 20: The Void Left Behind–2

There was a pause on the other end of the line. “Alpha Ethan, you mean the special healing

broth Miss Winters used to make?”

“Yes,” I growled, impatience sharpening my tone.

Martha’s voice grew hesitant. “I’m afraid I can’t make that, sir.”

“Why not?” I demanded.

“That broth needs the herbs soaked overnight, plus fresh venison prepared in a specific way. Also, I only know the ingredients, not the proportions or the preparation methods Miss Winters

used. I really can’t do it.”

Frustration surged through me. Of course Martha couldn’t make it. No one could make it like

Olivia did.

“At least make plain broth,” I ordered, my voice tight with irritation.

“Right away, Alpha Ethan,” Martha replied, relief evident in her tone.

After hanging up, I massaged my temples, trying to ease the pounding headache. The silence

of the manor seemed to mock me, emphasizing just how much I had taken Olivia’s presence

for granted.

A knock at the door interrupted my thoughts. My heart leaped unexpectedly, hope surging

through me before I could suppress it.

“Come in,” I called quickly, unable to disguise the flicker of joy in my voice.

The door swung open, and my smile froze, then fell as Cassandra Evans stepped into the room. Disappointment crashed over me with surprising force.

“Why is it you?” The words escaped before I could stop them, cold and unwelcoming.

Cassandra’s smile faltered, her eyes registering the hurt my tone had caused. She clenched

her fists briefly at her sides, composing herself before approaching the bed.

“I heard from Martha you weren’t feeling well, so I came to see you,” she said, her voice

carefully light as she sat beside me. “Are you better, Ethan?”

I shook my head slightly. “I’m fine.”

Cassandra brightened her voice, clearly determined to ignore my cold reception. She pulled

out her phone and began scrolling through images.

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“Look, this is a guide for exploring Silver Lake Territory,” she said enthusiastically. “After Moonrise Peak we can go to the hot springs, and then there’s this amazing restaurant that serves the best venison in the territory.”

Her voice washed over me, becoming an irritating buzz in my ears. My headache intensified, and all I could think was that if it were Olivia sitting here, she would have quietly cared for me. She would have personally prepared my healing broth, spoon–fed me gently, her amber eyes watching me with concern.

The contrast between Cassandra’s excited chatter and Olivia’s gentle care gnawed at my nerves until I couldn’t bear it anymore.

“Enough,” I interrupted sharply. “We’ll talk tomorrow. I’m tired today.”

Cassandra’s enthusiasm deflated instantly. She withdrew her phone, hurt evident in her eyes.

“Are you annoyed with me?” she asked softly.

I sighed, feeling a faint trace of guilt beneath my irritation. “No, I just have a headache. The trip can wait till I’m rested.”

Cassandra nodded, her eyes downcast. She nestled closer, seeking my embrace, but I remained stiff and unresponsive. My mind was elsewhere, haunted by the emptiness Olivia’s absence had created–an emptiness I hadn’t expected to feel so acutely.

(Connor’s POV)

The private room at Riverdale’s exclusive club was filled with laughter and the clinking of glasses. Around the poker table, my closest friends were engaged in our weekly game, the air thick with cigar smoke and good–natured ribbing.

I glanced down at my cards, a smile playing at my lips. The weight of the new watch on my wrist felt good–a tangible reminder of Olivia’s thoughtfulness.

Gabriel Andrews, ever observant, noticed it immediately. “Hey, new watch? Looks good,” he commented, nodding toward my wrist.

I couldn’t help the broad smile that spread across my face. “Pretty nice, isn’t it? Liv gave it to me.”

Ethan Quinn whistled appreciatively, his eyes widening as he examined the Timber Wolf Chronograph. “Wow, Livvy’s gift, huh? Having a fiancée really makes a difference.”

I ran my thumb over the smooth face of the watch, remembering how Olivia’s eyes had lit up when I opened her gift. The memory warmed me from within.

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Gabriel frowned slightly, his expression turning thoughtful. “Strange. How come you’re accepting the Winters pack alliance? I thought your parents had other plans. The Rivers family’s status is way above theirs.“.

The question didn’t offend me. Gabriel had always been direct, one of the qualities | appreciated in him.

“It’s not just a family alliance,” I replied, my voice softer than usual.

“Huh?” Ethan Quinn’s jaw dropped comically. “If not an alliance, then what?”

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I set my cards down, ice–blue eyes meeting their curious gazes. “Three years ago, I sought out Richard Winters myself. I waited until Liv graduated, then approached him. I told him he could name any conditions–as long as I could marry Liv, I’d agree.”