The Alpha’s Regret Claiming His Luna novel Chapter 290

Chapter 214: Trapped by the Storm

Chapter 214: Trapped by the Storm

(Olivia’s POV)

PARYS

The sky seemed to have a hole in it. Rain poured down in sheets, creating a deafening roar against the roof of Rachel’s modest home. I stood by the window, watching water droplets form a curtain under the eaves, blurring my vision of the outside world.

“It doesn’t look like it’s going to let up anytime soon,” I murmured, more to myself than to Emma who stood

beside me.

The village had no proper roads, just muddy paths that were now completely saturated. Each step outside would require extraordinary effort, pulling one’s foot from the sucking mud only to plunge it into another

patch of slippery earth.

Emma sighed. “At this rate, we’ll be stuck here for days.”

I nodded grimly, watching as James Morrison trudged up the path toward the house. He was completely soaked, his pants covered in mud up to his knees.

James burst through the door, shaking water from his hair like a wolf after a swim. “It’s getting worse out there,” he announced, handing the packages he carried to Rachel.

“You’re drenched!” Rachel exclaimed, taking the Fresh Venison Steaks and Herb–Crusted Lamb Ribs from her

husband.

James casually placed his umbrella under the eaves and moved to the wall to change his mud–caked shoes.

“The market was about to close. I barely made it there in time.”

Rachel disappeared into the kitchen with the ingredients, then returned with a towel for James. “Liv,” she said, turning to me, “I think you should consider staying longer. It’s not safe to travel in this weather.”

I frowned, my gaze fixed on the relentless downpour. “I have cases waiting for me back in Harbor City.”

“I understand,” Rachel said sympathetically, “but this rain isn’t going to stop anytime soon.”

As if on cue, my phone chimed with a notification. I checked it and my frown deepened. “My flight’s been

canceled due to the severe weather.”

Rachel nodded knowingly. “It’s the rainy season. This always happens–lasts for days sometimes.”

“Days?” I couldn’t hide my concern. I had clients expecting me, appointments scheduled.

“Don’t worry,” Rachel reassured me, placing a gentle hand on my arm. “We’ll make you as comfortable as possible. Our home is humble, but you’re welcome to stay as long as needed.”

Her warmth reminded me why we’d become friends in the first place. Rachel had always been genuinely kind,

without ulterior motives.

“I’ll cook those Herb–Crusted Lamb Ribs for dinner,” she continued, “and spicy Fresh Venison Steaks. You’ll

love them.”

I managed a smile. “Thank you, Rachel. I appreciate your hospitality.”

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The rain intensified over the next three days, drumming against the roof with increasing fury. On the third night, a c***k of thunder jolted me awake. The sound was followed by voices and movement downstairs.

Rachel’s face crumpled with guilt. “I’m so sorry, Liv! Now you’re cut off from the outside world because of us.”

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