Chapter 109: Tangled Emotions

Olivera’s POV: Raul was insufferable. Stubborn as a mule. When I first tried being rude to him, I had hoped it would offend him enough to leave me alone, giving me the solitude I desperately needed. But no—this arrogant Alpha remained, lounging in the room as if he owned not just the space but everything within it. Which, in his mind, he probably did. When I suggested he leave, I foolishly thought his mistress was waiting, eager for him to return to their cozy, passionate rendezvous. But there he stood, defiant, unmoved by my pleas or snide remarks. What was he waiting for? As I sank into the warm bath, the water soothing my tired body, I tried to let go of my frustrations. The heat wrapped around me like a balm, easing the tension from my muscles. For a moment, I could almost forget he was out there. Almost. But my mind, traitorous as always, began to wander, dragging me down dark paths of worry. I couldn't stop thinking about Jeremy—my best friend, my rock—stuck in that filthy, st