113 Wanting her back . Levi's POV It had been three days since Olivia nearly wrecked Anita's face . That day , I was shocked - but also proud . Proud that she was finally standing up for herself , no longer taking Anita's constant bullying . Not that I hadn't known how Anita treated her all these years - I had . But I kept quiet , trapped in the stupidity of wanting to hurt Olivia . Not anymore . I won't stand by and let Anita belittle her .

I was also proud that Olivia had stepped up , showing the no - nonsense fire I always knew she had . It was a freezing morning , and we were all seated for breakfast - Lennox , Louis , Olivia , and even Anita . Luckily , just as Olivia had predicted , the healer managed to fix Anita's face , leaving only a few tiny scratches that would soon disappear . My eyes were locked on Olivia , who sat directly across from me , and damn , I couldn't look away . She looked breathtaking this morning .

Her long blond hair was pulled into a loose braid that draped over her shoulder , with some strands falling freely around her face like golden threads catching the morning light . Her skin looked soft and fresh , kissed by the cold , and those sea - blue eyes of hers … Those eyes were unreal . They sparkled under the glow of the chandelier above us , like waves catching sunlight .

I had seen those eyes dull with pain before , dimmed by sadness - but now they were sharp , focused , almost icy . She didn't speak much , just silently cut her food and brought it to her lips with a kind of quiet grace that held my gaze and refused to let go . " Eat your food , " Lennox said beside me without looking up , as if he knew 21:24 1/6 113 Wanting her back . exactly where my mind had gone . But I didn't listen .

Instead , I voiced what had been running through my head for the past few minutes . " Olivia … you look beautiful this morning , " I said . An awkward silence fell over the table as every pair of eyes turned to me . Lennox looked at me like I'd said something blasphemous . Louis stared like I'd just confessed to murder . His fork hovered mid - air , his brow rising slowly in disbelief . Anita choked on her drink . Actually choked .

She grabbed her napkin and dabbed her lips aggressively , shooting me a glare like I'd spat in her coffee . But Olivia … She didn't react like the others . She lifted her eyes slowly and looked at me . There was a slight tilt to her head , a soft arch of her brow . " Thanks , " she said flatly , her tone unreadable . She didn't smile . Didn't blush . Didn't give me the satisfaction of knowing how she felt about the compliment .

Then she went back to cutting her food like nothing had happened . My chest clenched at her reaction , but I didn't back down . " There's this movie that just came out ," I continued. " I was wondering if you'd like to go watch it with me at the cinema . " She didn't even look up . It was like she didn't realize I was speaking to her . " Olivia ? " I called out again , my voice softer now .

She slowly lifted her eyes and locked them with mine , those glacial - blue irises colder than the weather outside . " Were you talking to me ? " she asked , her tone laced with disbelief . 21:24 2/6 < 113 Wanting her back . I swallowed hard . " Yeah … I asked if you'd like to see a movie with me . At the cinema . " Her gaze held mine for a long , uncomfortable second . Then she gave the tiniest shrug and said , " No. " Just like that . No explanation . No emotion . No hesitation . Just no .

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I blinked . " Wait … just no ? " She finally set her fork down and leaned slightly forward , her elbows on the table , voice calm but firm . " You don't get to ask me out like everything's fine , Levi . Like you didn't treat me like I didn't exist for years ." She nodded toward Anita . " Anita is available ; you can take her out ." 5 I opened my mouth , but nothing came out . My tongue felt useless .

" If you have nothing else to say , I'd like to finish my breakfast in peace , " she muttered , then picked up her fork again and continued eating . Where I sat , I felt utterly miserable . But I wasn't going to give up . I knew getting Olivia back wouldn't be easy , but I wasn't going to be discouraged . I glanced at Lennox , who glared at me and then looked away . I looked at Louis . He stared at me like I'd betrayed him , then dropped his gaze too .

I didn't care … I didn't care what my brothers thought . All I knew was that I wanted Olivia back - and I wasn't ashamed of it . After breakfast , Olivia turned to Lennox . " I heard you have the record of all the she - wolves . I'll need them for my next meeting . " Lennox opened his mouth to respond , but I cut in . " Yeah , sure … I'll give it to 21:25 3/6 < 113 Wanting her back . you . Follow me , " I said and rose to my feet .

Olivia stared at me , one brow arching in clear disapproval . She didn't say a word , but the message in her eyes was loud enough : Don't speak for me . Still , after a beat , she stood too . " Fine . Lead the way , " she said coolly . I could feel everyone's eyes on us - Anita practically burning holes in my back , Lennox scowling like he was ready to throttle me , and Louis … Louis looked disappointed . But I didn't care . We walked down the hallway in silence .

The tension between us was palpable - so thick I could barely breathe . I wanted to say something , anything , but the words were jammed in my throat . When we reached the office , I pushed the door open for her . She walked past me without a glance . I followed her inside and walked to the file cabinet in the corner . My hands shook slightly as I opened it and pulled out the folder labeled She - Wolf Records . I turned to hand it to her , but instead of just grabbing it , she stared at me .

" Is this what you're doing now ? " she asked softly . My brows furrowed . " What do you mean ? " She folded her arms . " Trying to get me back . Giving me files and compliments and movie invitations as if that'll erase everything ." " I'm not pretending , " I said immediately . " I do want us back . " Her jaw tightened . I stepped closer , carefully , like approaching a wounded animal . " I'm not asking for your forgiveness right now . I just want a chance … a real one .

Let me prove to you that I'm sorry , Olivia . " 01.0 416 < 113 Wanting her back . Her eyes softened for a second - but then it was gone , replaced with that look of hatred . She took the folder from my hands , her fingers brushing against mine for the briefest moment . Even that slight contact made my heart stutter . " Thank you , " she said curtly , then turned and walked out , leaving me standing there , breathless and full of regret .

The door opened again , and for a moment , I thought she'd come back . But my heart dropped when Lennox and Louis walked in . 66 Well levi has taken a step . but he still has a long way to go . Su