OLIVIA Although my parents' unexpected appearance had taken me by surprise, I welcomed them into my cozy apartment with open arms. As I swung the door open, the warm ambiance of my living space enveloped us, offering a sense of comfort in the midst of the unexpected encounter. "Although I wish you weren't living alone, Olivia, I must say your place is quite charming. Very feminine," my mother, Adalyn Shykula, remarked as she took in the surroundings. I smiled, genuinely pleased by her compliment, and embraced them both tightly. "Mom, Dad, I've missed you both," I admitted, my eyes welling up with tears of both surprise and joy. My father's voice held a hint of melancholy as he spoke, "If it weren't for that Alpha Ely, we wouldn't have been separated like this, Olivia. You're our only d

