(Victoria's POV)I stood in the doorway of my bedroom, watching Ethan's reaction as his amber eyes took in my appearance. The midnight blue nightdress had been chosen specifically for this moment—the silky material clung to every curve of my body, the neckline plunging low enough to reveal the swell
I sat beside Matriarch Evelyn's bed, gently bathing her face with a warm cloth. Her skin felt papery beneath my touch, fragile with age yet still bearing the dignity that had defined her throughout her life."There we go," I murmured, though I knew she couldn't hear me. "Let's get you comfortable."
(Ethan's POV)"I want to see Lily!" I demanded, my amber eyes fixed intensely on Olivia. My voice carried the unmistakable authority of an Alpha King—I wasn't asking, but stating my intent. The command reverberated through the small confines of her cottage at Maple Grove, my Alpha aura filling the
"What do you want from me, Olivia?" I demanded. "I've admitted I was wrong. I want to apologize to Lily personally. What more can I do?"Her emerald eyes locked with mine, burning with an intensity that made me take a step back."What about Emma?" she asked, her voice dangerously quiet. "What happen
(Olivia's POV)Ethan's words echoed in my mind long after he'd slammed the door. "I want to see Lily!" The audacity of his demand made my blood boil all over again.My chest tightened painfully, and I gasped for breath. The familiar sensation of panic clawed at my throat as grief overwhelmed me. I f
(Olivia's POV)I gripped Victoria's perfectly styled hair tighter, forcing her head down toward Lily's tombstone. My entire body trembled with a rage I'd never experienced before—primal, fierce, and unstoppable."Apologize to my daughter!" I demanded, my voice barely recognizable even to myself.Vic
(Olivia's POV)I knelt before Lily's tombstone, my heart shattered into a thousand pieces. Though I'd managed to clean away Victoria's vile desecration, the weight of what had happened pressed down on me like a physical force.My fingers traced the engraved letters of my daughter's name. The moonsto
I examined my reflection in the rearview mirror, grimacing at the sight. Blood had dried on my forehead, and a bruise was forming where Olivia had slammed my head against the tombstone.As I cleaned the wound, a venomous look crossed my face. Olivia Winters had dared to lay hands on me—me, who would
I heard Victoria's satisfied exhale. "Good. The money will be in your account by morning.""What if they suspect something?" I asked, anxiety creeping into my voice."They won't. You made it look like an accident, didn't you?"I nodded, though she couldn't see me. "Yes. I stayed downwind so they cou
(Dr. Harrison's POV)I ended the call with Alpha King Ethan Stone and immediately accelerated my vehicle, racing toward the Healing Den. My heart pounded against my ribcage as I gripped the steering wheel.Evelyn Winters' condition had been stable following her surgery. The sudden news of her shock
Dr. Jonathan Rivers arrived with his team of specialists, their expressions professionally neutral as they approached Emma's bed."Alpha Stone," Dr. Rivers greeted respectfully. "We need to examine Emma now."Ethan nodded, reluctantly releasing Emma from his embrace. "I'll be right outside, Emmy. Th
(Third person's POV)Hearing that evidence existed, Olivia Winters felt her wolf surge with excitement beneath her skin. After surviving her suicide attempt in the Silvermoon River and regaining her strength, she had repeatedly told herself to be patient with Lily's revenge, to remain calm and not b
(Evelyn's POV)But fate had other plans. Just as spoke out the truth, Sarah Jenkins moved too quickly beside my bed. Her elbow caught the Fallen Bedside Lamp of the Healing Den, sending it crashing to the floor.The shattering sound echoed through the room, drowning out my crucial revelation. Glass
"Alpha Stone, listen carefully," I began, keeping my voice steady despite the medication clouding my thoughts. "You've mistaken the person. Victoria Frost is not—"The door burst open with a bang that made everyone in the room jump. The sudden noise sent a spike of pain through my surgical site.Vic
(Ethan's POV)The darkness of exhausted sleep enveloped me completely. My wolf had finally surrendered after the blood donation, our shared energy depleted to dangerous levels.I hadn't felt this weak since my first full moon transformation as a pup. Every muscle in my body felt heavy, my wolf curle
His wolf rose protectively beneath his skin, treating me with the care one would show a pack sister. Reluctantly, I agreed, my body finally acknowledging its exhaustion.I couldn't sleep deeply in the adjacent recovery room, my wolf too alert to allow proper rest. Every sound from the hallway had me
(Olivia's POV)"The surgery was successful." Those four words from Dr. Harrison Fletcher's lips were the sweetest I'd ever heard.My knees buckled as relief flooded through me. Tears streamed down my face, my wolf finally relaxing after hours of tense vigilance. The crushing weight of potential loss