(Olivia's POV)

I got home earlier than usual that evening, feeling surprisingly energetic despite the day's emotional rollercoaster.

Thinking I hadn't seen Amanda in several days, and since that "old Alpha" wasn't back from work yet anyway, I decided to run over to Amanda Brown's house next door.

The familiar neighboring mansion always felt like a second home to me, and I was eager to catch up with my dear friend.

The person who opened the heavy front door for me was ...