The Alpha’s Regret Claiming His Luna novel Chapter 34

Chapter 21: Reunion at the Banquet–1

Chapter 21: Reunion at the Banquet

(Connor’s POV)

“We broke up long ago. Now I’m her ex–boyfriend,” I said, my face deliberately cold as I addressed Gabriel’s comment about Olivia’s past relationship.

The cards in my hand suddenly felt heavy. I kept my expression neutral, not wanting to reveal how much the topic affected me.

Ethan Quinn leaned forward, his eyes narrowing with curiosity. “And you don’t mind?”

I shrugged, maintaining my composure. My fingers tightened slightly around the cards.

“Who doesn’t have a past?” I flicked my ice–blue gaze over to him with a chill that made him shift uncomfortably in his seat. “Haven’t you ever had a relationship?”

Ethan scratched his nose awkwardly, looking away from my piercing stare. “Of course I have, but she’s your first love, yet you’re not hers. You truly don’t care?”

“I don’t care,” I replied, feeling my eyes soften involuntarily as thoughts of Olivia filled my mind. The memory of her smile warmed something inside me. “As long as I can be with her,

it’s already a blessing.”

“Tsk tsk,” Gabriel chuckled, shaking his head. “What a devoted man.”

Miles Bennett snorted from across the table. “The mighty Connor Rivers, brought to his knees by a woman. Never thought I’d see the day.”

I shot him a warning glance that immediately silenced his teasing. No one at the table dared to push further.

We finished our hand of cards in comfortable silence. I checked the platinum watch on my wrist–Olivia’s gift–and felt a surge of warmth at the reminder of her thoughtfulness.

“Time’s almost up,” I announced, standing from my chair. “Let’s go.”

The men quickly gathered their belongings, following my lead without question. My authority as Alpha was never challenged, even in casual settings like this.

Frank Langley was already waiting with the car when we exited the building. His efficiency

was one of the reasons I kept him as my senior beta.

“Is everything prepared at the hotel?” I asked him quietly.

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He nodded. “Yes, Alpha Connor. The private dining room is ready, and Miss Winters‘ friends

have already arrived.”

Dazzling lights flickered against the night sky as the Glacier Blue Bentley Continental GT–my special gift for Olivia–slowly came to a stop before the most luxurious five–star hotel in

Riverdale.

I watched through the tinted windows as Olivia’s car pulled up. My heart quickened despite

my efforts to remain composed.

The early October breeze carried a faint chill as Olivia stepped out gracefully. Her wave–like honey–brown hair cascaded loosely over her shoulders, complementing her cream trench coat,

pale shirt, and soft leather heels.

I couldn’t help but admire how she’d changed. The cool, intellectual aura she’d always

possessed was now tinged with a new maturity–one gained from heartbreak and

self–awareness. It made her even more captivating.

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