Chapter 16: Stalling Tactics
(Olivia's POV)
The sleek black Maybach glided smoothly along the winding road from Moonfall Ridge. Blair sat beside me, tapping notes into her tablet while I gazed out the window. Ahead of us, Cassius Shadowcrest's obsidian vehicle led the way, its powerful engine purring like a predator.
"Miss Oasis, are you alright?" Blair's voice pulled me from my thoughts.
I realized I'd been staring at Cassius's car for several minutes. "Yes, just thinking about the commissions."
But my mind wasn't on fabric or designs. It was fixed on the tall, imposing Alpha who had shown such unexpected courtesy. Most Alphas I'd encountered flaunted their status, demanding deference with every gesture. Cassius Shadowcrest was different.
"The Shadowcrest Pack certainly knows
