Ace POV
Olivia is quiet as we make our way back to the Beta floor. When we reach the door, she reaches for the handle, but I lay my hand on hers to stop her. Before I can say a word, she wraps her arms around my middle. I do the same and hold her tightly to me. We both need this right now. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect what we heard in that office. "I know this is a lot, Olivia, but I'm going to be with you every step of the way. We are in this together."
She pulls back, and her smile takes my breath away. "I really am sorry about bringing up the past, Ace. You're right about everyone else's choices affecting my life, but you had no idea we were mates. Xavier and my mother made choices that benefited them regardless of how much it hurt others. I never want you to feel like I t
