Episode 21: "Moving In"
(Briarâs POV)
I never thought Iâd be moving in with someone at eighteenâlet alone with my fated mate, who happened to be a ridiculously powerful Alpha.
But after everything that had happenedâthe possession, the near-loss of myself, and Olivia quite literally bringing me back with a kissâthere was no other choice. Olivia refused to let me stay alone, and honestly?
I didnât want to be alone anymore.
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"You're what?"
My mom stared at me, her coffee cup frozen halfway to her lips. My dad, usually calm and composed, frowned from his seat across the dining table.
I shifted awkwardly. "Moving in with Olivia."
Dad's brows furrowed. "Already? Briar, you just turned eighteen. This is a big step."
I groaned. "Dad, it's not like I'm moving across the country. She's the Alpha. The pack is literally a few miles from here."
"Youâre still our daughter," Mom said firmly, setting her cup down. "Youâve been going through a lot, Briar. Your transformation, learning about your wolf, dealing withâ¦" She trailed off, eyes softening. "Everything. Are you sure youâre ready for this?"
I hesitated. Was I ready?
But then I thought of Oliviaâher touch, her scent, the way she made me feel safe, grounded. The way she looked at me like I was her whole world.
"Yeah," I said quietly. "I am."
Mom exchanged a glance with Dad.
Dad sighed. "We trust Olivia, but we just⦠we donât want you rushing into something you're not prepared for."
"I'm not rushing," I insisted. "This is my choice."
After a long pause, Mom stood up, walking over to me. She cupped my face, her gaze searching mine. Then, she smiled softly.
"You really love her, donât you?"
I swallowed. "I think I do."
Dad groaned. "I was hoping to delay this whole my-baby's-in-love talk for a few more years."
I smirked. "Too bad, old man."
He shook his head, but there was a small smile tugging at his lips. "Alright. You have our blessing. But if she hurts youâ"
"She wonât."
"And if she does," Mom added, giving me a pointed look, "you always have a home here. Understood?"
I nodded. "Understood."
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Arriving at Oliviaâs House
Oliviaâs house was massive. Not in a flashy, billionaire way, but in an Iâm-an-Alpha-who-needs-space-for-my-pack way.
It was a gorgeous cabin-style home nestled deep in the packâs territory, surrounded by thick trees and quiet wilderness.
As soon as we stepped inside, I felt it.
Comfort. Safety.
Home.
âYou okay?â Olivia asked, watching me closely.
I exhaled, nodding. "Yeah. Just⦠it feels real now."
She stepped closer, brushing a hand against mine. "It is real. But weâll take it one step at a time, okay?"
I nodded again, my chest tightening with something warm.
I was really here.
With her.
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To make things less awkward, my parents came over for dinner that night. Olivia, being the perfect host, had gone all outâgrilled steaks, roasted vegetables, even some fancy wine for my mom and dad.
"So," Mom said as she cut into her steak, "Briar tells us youâre giving her a room upstairs."
Olivia smirked. "Thatâs right."
Mom raised a brow. "Separate from yours?"
Olivia didnât even hesitate. "For now."
Dad choked on his wine.
I groaned. "Olivia!"
She grinned, clearly enjoying my suffering. "What? Iâm just being honest."
Mom chuckled. "I like her. Sheâs direct."
Dad, however, looked like he was reconsidering this whole blessing thing.
By the end of dinner, though, the tension had eased. Olivia was charming when she wanted to be, and even my dad begrudgingly admitted that she was a "decent Alpha."
When my parents finally left, Mom hugged me tight. "Call if you need anything, okay?"
"I will, Mom."
"And be safe," Dad muttered. "Emotionally and physically."
I flushed. "Dad, stop."
Olivia, the menace, winked at him. "Donât worry, sir. Iâll take great care of her."
I shoved her inside before my dad could strangle her.
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(Oliviaâs POV)
I had every intention of taking things slow.
But the moment Briar kissed meâlike she needed meâI lost all sense of patience.
We barely made it to my bedroom before she pulled me down on top of her, her hands threading into my hair, her legs wrapping around my waist.
"Briarâ"
"Donât stop," she whispered, eyes burning with something raw, something desperate. "Please."
I would never deny her anything.
I kissed her again, slower this time, savoring the way her lips moved against mine. My hands explored her body, not crossing any lines but still memorizing every curve, every little sound she made.
She shivered as I trailed kisses down her jaw, her fingers digging into my shoulders.
For a while, we just stayed like thatâkissing, touching, holding each other. It wasnât about taking things further. It was about us, about feeling connected in a way words couldnât describe.
When she finally curled into me, her head resting against my chest, I felt it in my bonesâ
She was mine.
And I was hers.
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The Morning After
I woke up before her, tangled in the sheets, her body curled against mine.
Her scent was everywhereâon me, on the pillows, in the air.
I never wanted it to fade.
She stirred, mumbling something incoherent, before slowly blinking up at me.
I smirked. "Morning, trouble."
She groaned, burying her face in my neck. "Too early."
I chuckled, running a hand down her back. "Youâre the one who wouldnât let me sleep."
She peeked up at me, lips curving. "Regretting it?"
I flipped us over, pinning her beneath me.
"Not even a little."
She laughed, pulling me down for another kiss.
And just like that, I knewâ
This was exactly where we were meant to be.
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"Hey everyone! I need your thoughtsâshould I end the story here, or do you want to see more of Briar and Oliviaâs journey? If I continue, hereâs what you can expect in the next episodes:
° Briar's school graduation.
°Briar's New role as Luna.
°Olivia's birthday
etc
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