The Betas Keeper

"Sneak Peek" "Olivia, wait," he said softly, his voice commanding her attention. "Just listen to me, please," he pleaded, his tone growing more urgent. "Olivia!" He snapped, interrupting her thoughts. Pausing in her steps, she turned around, her eyes flashing with anger. "What do you want? I've had enough of your games. I've tried too hard to win you over, and it's over!" Tears welled up in her eyes, emotions swirling within her like a chaotic vortex. She despised the sensation, longing for it to dissipate. The deep ache of betrayal stabbed at her heart as she gazed into his eyes. "I'm sorry if I got hurt, but I wasn't supposed to know, was I?" "It's more complex than you think," he replied, his explanation falling short. She shrugged, wiping away a tear that had escaped, and looked off into the distance, lost in thought. A moment of silence passed before their gazes met again. He approached, frowning, and spoke, "Olivia..." "We all have the right to love, don't we?" she asked, seeking validation. He hesitated, then nodded in agreement. Nodding to herself, she sighed, realizing the gravity of her decision. "I, Olivia Steel from the Nightingale Pack, reject..." But before she could finish, Damon's expression darkened, and he advanced, pushing her roughly against a tree, making her gasp in surprise. "You dare not say those words." --- In a more human tone: "Please, Olivia, hear me out," he urged, trying to regain control. "Listen to me for once," he insisted, his voice filled with concern. "Olivia!" He snapped, interrupting her thoughts, his frustration evident. Pausing, she turned to face him, her face flushed with emotion. "What do you want? I've given up on trying to win you over. It's over, Damon." Tears threatened to spill as she struggled with her feelings. "I'm sorry if I've been hurt, but I never expected this revelation, did I?" "It's more complicated than you think," he explained, unable to provide a simple answer. She wiped away a tear and looked off into the distance, contemplating. After a moment, she met his gaze again. "Everyone deserves the chance at love, don't they?" He hesitated, then gave a small nod, acknowledging her point. With a heavy heart, she prepared to speak. "I, Olivia Steel, of the Nightingale Pack, am..." However, Damon's face darkened, and he stepped closer, his actions cutting off her declaration. "You wouldn't dare say those words."