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(Olivia's POV)

The elaborate mating ceremony was in full swing, with the Hayes pack elders exchanging formal pleasantries with the Reynolds pack representatives.

I found myself standing at the edge of the gathering, feeling increasingly suffocated by all the diplomatic formalities and rigid protocol.

I was grateful when Lily tugged insistently on my hand, her young face scrunched with obvious discomfort.

"Olivia, I really need ...