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"The ceremony for Ethan and Victoria will be arranged for next month," | announced. "And Olivia's adoption
ceremony will take place tomorrow at dawn."
Ethan's cold gaze fixed on Olivia, as if blaming her for this turn of events. But my granddaughter-to-be stood tall,
her dignity intact despite everything she had
endured.
(Olivia's POV)
Matriarch Evelyn's private quarters were warm and inviting, a stark contrast to the cold
formality of the Stone Ancestral Hall. The elderly she-wolf moved with surprising grace as she
servedmoonberry tea and venison, my favorites.
"You must eat, child," she urged, her eyes kind but concerned. "You've grown too thin."
| took a small bite of the venison, savoring the rich flavor. "Thank you for dinner, Matriarch.
And for... everything else."
She waved away my thanks. "I should have done it years ago. That Victoria has had too much
influence over my grandson."
| sipped my tea, unsure how to respond. Matriarch Evelyn's memory issues meant she
sometimes forgot that Lily had died, that Ethan and | had been estranged for years.
"How is my great-granddaughter?" she asked suddenly, confirming my thoughts. "Lily must be
getting so big now."
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Pain lanced through my heart. "She's... she's at peace, Matriarch."
Understanding flickered in the old woman's eyes. "Ah, yes. Forgive me, child. Sdays are
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clearer than others."
We finished our meal in comfortable silence. As | prepared to leave, Matriarch Evelyn squeezed my hand.
"Remember who you are, Olivia. A true Luna's strength comes from within, not from her
Alpha."
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| nodded, touched by her wisdom and support. As | walked through the hallway toward the exit, voices from
Ethan's study caught my attention.
"I'll add Emma to the Stone family registry tomorrow," Ethan was saying. "She deserves her
rightful place in our lineage."
My steps faltered. My enhanced werewolf hearing had picked up every word clearly. Emma would receive a
privilege that had been denied to Lily, my sweet daughter who had actually
carried Stone blood.
My wolf howled in silent anguish at this final betrayal. Lily had died without ever being
officially recognized as part of the Stone family, while Emma-who | now suspected wasn't
even Ethan's biological child-would receive full recognition.
The injustice of it burned like fire in my veins, deepening my resentment toward Emma and
strengthening my resolve to uncover the truth about her parentage.
| straightened my shoulders and continued walking. Soon, very soon, the truth would cto
light.
(Victoria's POV)
Ethan droveback to Rosewood Haven in silence, his wolf unusually distant. When we
reached the entrance to the property, he stopped the car but didn't turn off the engine.
"You're not coming in?" | asked, trying to keep the disappointment from my voice.
"Pack business," he replied curtly. "I need to handle surgent matters."
| placed my hand on his arm, feeling the tension in his muscles. "Is everything alright? You
seem distracted."
His amber eyes met mine briefly. "Just tired. It's been a long day."
"Of course," | said, forcing a smile. "Will you cby tomorrow to see Emma?”
He nodded. "I'll try. Give her a kiss for me."
As | exited the car, | couldn't shake the feeling that something had changed. His wolf, usually
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so responsive to my presence, seemed withdrawn, preoccupied.
+8 Points >
| watched his Shadow Ghost disappear down the driveway, a sense of unease settling in my stomach. After all
these years, after finally getting Ethan to agree to complete our mate bond, why did it feel like he was slipping
away?
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(Olivia's POV)
The pack driver droppedoff at Maple Grove, his expression carefully neutral. Being
officially adopted by the Matriarch had already changed how pack members treated me-with
cautious respect rather than open disdain.
As | walked toward my building, a familiar scent caught my attention-Ethan's distinctive
Alpha musk, powerful and unmistakable. My wolf tensed immediately.
| spotted his Shadow Ghost parked in the shadows, its sleek black surface reflecting the
moonlight. | quickened my pace, hoping to reach my door before he approached. "Olivia."
His voice carried from the darkness, the unmistakable command of an Alpha in every syllable.
| kept walking, pretending not to hear.
In an instant, he was beside me, moving with supernatural werewolf speed. His hand closed
around my wrist with frightening strength.
"We need to talk," he growled, his amber eyes glowing in the darkness.
| tried to pull away. "I have nothing to say to you."
His grip tightened. "This isn't a request."
Before | could protest further, he was pullingtoward his vehicle, his wolf's dominance
overwhelming my feeble resistance. With one fluid motion, he opened the
passenger door and
forcedinside.
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