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Where had Ethan disappeared to? | had only turned away for a moment to discuss the seating arrangement with

Eleanor, and he'd vanished.

| smoothed my designer dress, irritation flickering across my features. This was supposed to be my night- the

celebration of my triumph over Olivia at the Howling Moon Grand Hotel. Yet Ethan had wandered off

again.

"Have you seen Alpha Stone?" | asked a passing servant, my voice sweet but commanding.

The young wolf lowered her eyes respectfully. "I believe he went toward the kitchen, Mrs. Frost"

The kitchen? Understanding dawned on me. That's where Eleanor had sent Olivia

A malicious smile curved my lips as | gestured for Isabelle to follow me. "Let's go find our Alpha, shall we?"

Isabelle matched my stride, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "I can't believe that woman had the audacity

to touch Ethan like that in front of everyone."

"Desperation," | replied with a dismissive wave. "She knows she's losing him."

As we approached the kitchen, | slowed my steps, hearing the low rumble of Ethan's voice from within. Perfect. |

wanted to catch them together-to see Olivia put in her place.

Inside the kitchen, Ethan's enhanced werewolf hearing picked up our approaching footsteps. His body tensed

against Olivia's as he recognized my scent.

Victoria's coming," he growled, his amber eyes flashing with warning.

Olivia's emerald gaze locked with his, defiance radiating from her slender frame. "Let her

Ethan released his grip on her arms, stepping back just enough to create distance between them. Olivia swayed

slightly from the sudden loss of his support, her hand reaching for the counter to steady herself.

My heels clicked against the marble floor as | drew closer to the kitchen door. Just before | reached it, Olivia

made her move.

With deliberate slowness, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Ethan's muscular torso, pressing

her body against his. His jaw tightened, eyes darkening with anger and something else-something that made my

blood boil,

"Olivia Winters, don't mess around," he growled, the warning in his voice unmistakable.

But she didn't release him. Instead, her arms tightened around him as the swung open, reveang

kitchen door

their embrace to my shocked gaze.

| froze in the doorway, Isabelle gasping behind me.

Ethan's hands moved to Olivia's shoulders, pushing her away with barely

contained frustration. His expression was thunderous as he turned to face me.

"Victoria," he said, his voice carefully controlled. "I was just leaving"

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Olivia quickly turned back to the cutting board, resuming her work as if nothing had happened. But | wasn't

fooled. | noticed how Ethan's shirt was partially unbuttoned, revealing a small red mark on his collarbone

My eyes narrowed to dangerous slits. That mark hadn't been there earlier.

Isabelle noticed it too, her face contorting with rage. "You shameless woman!" she exploded, storming past me

toward Olivia. "How dare you try to seduce the Alpha King right under our noses!"

Olivia continued chopping venison, her movements precise and controlled. "I don't know what you're talking

about, Isabelle."

"You worthless woman" Isabelle snarled, stepping closer. "Everyone knows he doesn't want you anymore.

You're just embarrassing yourself!"

Without warning, Olivia turned and shoved a heaping spoonful of salt directly into Isabelle's open mouth.

Isabelle's eyes widened in shock as she gagged on the overwhelming taste.

"Oops," Olivia said calmly. "I thought you needed something to go with all that bitterness."

Isabelle sputtered and coughed, spitting salt onto the pristine kitchen floor. With a final hateful glare, she rushed

from the room, still gagging and spitting.

Ethan watched the scene unfold with an unreadable expression. Then, without a word, he straightened his

shirt and walked out, brushing pastin the doorway.

| remained, glaring daggers at Olivia's back. The tension between us crackled like electricity in the air.

"You think you've won something." | hissed, my perfect composure slipping. “But we both know the truth."

Olivia didn't respond, her focus seemingly absorbed by the meal preparation. The dismissal only fueled my

anger.

"This little gyou're playing-it won't work," | continued, my voice dropping to a venomous whisper. "He's

already mine."

With that, | turned and left, my heels striking the floor like punctuation marks to my threat.

Behind me, alone in the kitchen, Olivia finally paused in her work. She raised trembling fingers to her lips, wiping

away the lingering presence of Ethan with the back of her hand.

(Olivia's POV)

| arranged the final garnish on the platter of venison, my movements deliberate and precise. The tender meat

was perfectly seared, complemented by a reduction of moonlight wine and forest herbs.

Despite Eleanor's instructions, | didn't join the family at the dining table. | couldn't bear to watch Victoria simper

at Ethan while Emma played the perfect daughter.

Instead, | slipped out to Matriarch Evelyn Stone's garden. The elderly former Luna had always shown me

kindness, teachingabout the rare healing plants she cultivated here. Though she was away visiting relatives,

tending her garden broughta measure of peace.

| knelt beside a patch of moonlight herbs, gently removing weeds that threatened

to choke the delicate plants. The familiar scent of the herbs calmed my racing thoughts.

"Playing gardener now? How fitting"

Victoria's mocking voice shattered my brief moment of tranquility. | didn't look up, continuing my careful work

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among the plants.

"These herbs need attention," | replied evenly "Unlike speople who receive more than their share"

Victoria circled around me, her designer heels sinking slightly into the soft garden soil. That little display in the

kitchen was pathetic, you know"

| remained silent, focusing on a stubborn weed with unusual intensity.

"You think anyone was fooled?" she continued, her voice dripping with disdain. "Everyone knows you're just

Ethan's unwanted wife."

My fingers stilled among the herbs, but | kept my gaze downcast,

"A pathetic woman who couldn't even protect her own child."

My head snapped up, emerald eyes meeting her cold blue ones. "What did you

say?"

Victoria's perfect lips curved into a cruel smile. "You heard me. Poor little Lily, gone because her mother wasn't

good enough."