Chapter 17: The Hidden Threat

Olivera exhaled in relief as she stepped into Nick's house, her nerves finally beginning to settle. Ever since Nick had led her away from the questioning man, her anxiety had been through the roof. She’d been certain that at any moment the Alpha of the pack would come charging after them, tearing her away from her newfound friend. The look on the man’s face still haunted her. When she’d turned to glance timidly at him, his hard expression chilled her to the bone, reminding her too much of the bulky, menacing figure from the previous night. **Perverts,** she thought bitterly, sinking into one of the sofas. The plush cushion embraced her tense body, giving her a momentary sense of calm. “Are you okay?” Nick’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts, and she nodded quickly. But the truth was far from it. She wasn’t okay, not even close. Still, Nick didn’t need to know the extent of her fear. She didn’t want him to go overboard in trying to protect her. After all, the Alpha was notorious