Together, they prepared to return to the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, prioritizing Evelyn's fragile health over the personal grievances that still hung in the air between us.I chose to remain behind. There were matters even more pressing that required my immediate attention. My wolf paced anxiousl
(Ethan's POV)My wolf surged forward, snarling with revulsion at Victoria's deception. The force of my kick had thrown her to the ground, leaving her sprawled at my feet like the liar she was.For several seconds, she seemed too stunned to react. The pain must have finally anchored her back to reali
(Ethan's POV)The world around me crumbled into dust. Every certainty I'd built my life upon disintegrated in an instant."Orange Mom?" The words escaped my lips before I could stop them, barely a whisper.Evelyn Winters—the woman who had saved me, comforted me, protected me when I was at my most vu
"Mom, no," I protested immediately. "You're still recovering. You shouldn't—""Mother knows her limits," she interrupted firmly, her eyes never leaving Ethan's face. "Some things are worth standing for."Reluctantly, James and I helped her to her feet. She swayed slightly but steadied herself with o
(Olivia's POV)The parking lot outside Rosewood Haven fell into an eerie silence. Victoria's face had gone from triumphant to terrified in an instant, her eyes fixed on something—or someone—behind me.I turned slowly, following her gaze, and my heart stopped.There, sitting in a wheelchair just yard
Without thinking, I slapped him hard across the face, my wolf's strength behind the blow. The sound echoed in the parking lot, and Ethan's head snapped to the side.He didn't dodge or retaliate. When he turned back to me, his cheek bore the red imprint of my hand."Can you give me the recorder now?"
(Olivia's POV)The parking lot outside Rosewood Haven became a battlefield. Ethan's grip on my wrist was like an iron shackle, his Alpha strength making it impossible for me to break free.I fought against his hold with every ounce of strength I possessed. My wolf snarled beneath my skin, her emeral
(Victoria's POV)My heart nearly stopped when I saw Alpha King Ethan Stone standing beside James Knight at the entrance to Rosewood Haven. My mind spun in panic, desperately trying to assess the situation.When did Ethan arrive? How much had he heard?I couldn't afford to speak rashly. Years of mani
(Olivia's POV)"It wasn't Victoria," Officer Daniel Brooks's voice came through James's Wolf-Linked Cellphone, his tone formal and detached. "It was a rogue wolf named Connor Blackthorn."My fingers tightened around the phone as I exchanged a skeptical glance with James. His hazel eyes mirrored my d