#Chapter 17 – Alpha & Omega

Olivia's POV With all eyes, and cameras, on us, I had to push aside my feelings and focus on radiating joy. I wanted to confront Ethan, but that would have to wait until we were alone. My mind raced, trying to sort my thoughts into something I could say to sound rational. It was in the contract that we had to mark each other, and he’d hesitated. I wanted to know why. I needed to know why. We didn’t have a reception, that was for Chosen Mates. Fated Mates typically couldn’t wait to be alone after a mating ceremony, so at least we didn’t have to deal with that right now. We’d driven back to Ethan’s home, each lost in our own thoughts. I practiced my speech while Ethan focused on the road. We were only inches away, but it felt like we were miles apart. “I’m going to shower. Make yourself at home.” Ethan left me standing in the middle of his bedroom, unsure what to do. This wasn’t about love. I wasn’t foolish enough to believe we could be more than allies. The mark was j