The Alpha’s Regret Claiming His Luna novel Chapter 40

Chapter 24: Darkness and Secrets–1

Chapter 24: Darkness and Secrets

(Olivia’s POV)

The police officer’s face remained impassive as he delivered his verdict.

“We’ve received your report. We will open an investigation on the charge of attempted assault, but your case of excessive force will also be filed. Since it’s a criminal violation, whether it constitutes justified defense will be determined by the

court.”

I nodded, keeping my expression neutral despite the frustration bubbling beneath the

surface.

“Understood.”

My voice remained steady, betraying none of the turmoil I felt. As a lawyer, I knew the system well enough to understand that this was standard procedure, even if it felt

unjust.

After completing the necessary paperwork and posting bail, I finally stepped out of the police station. The night air felt cool against my skin after hours in the stuffy

interview room.

Connor’s sleek black SUV waited at the curb, its engine purring softly. He opened the passenger door for me, his ice–blue eyes scanning my face with concern.

Once inside, he immediately turned to me, his expression intense.

“I’ll make a call to have this case withdrawn.”

His tone left no room for argument, but I shook my head firmly. My honey–brown hair caught the moonlight streaming through the window.

“No need. I have confidence I can walk away from this unscathed.”

Connor’s jaw tightened slightly, but he didn’t press the issue. Instead, he started the car and pulled away from the curb, the police station shrinking in the rearview mirror.

The streets of Riverdale were nearly empty at this hour, streetlights casting long

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shadows across the pavement. We drove in silence for several minutes, the only

sound the soft hum of the engine.

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Finally, Connor spoke, his voice low and tinged with something I rarely heard from

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him vulnerability.

“Livvy, every time something happens, you always carry it alone. You can try to lean

on me.”

His words hung in the air between us. I remained silent, watching the city lights blur

past the window.

After a long moment, I exhaled softly.

“After my mother passed away, I was lost for a long time. Then my father remarried.

After that, I felt like in this world, there was no one truly close to me anymore.”

still rely on.”

“You still have me.”

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