"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
(Olivia's POV)"Liv, it's true, I didn't lie to you. As soon as I learned there was another compatible donor, I immediately redirected Emma's treatment." Ethan's voice was soft, almost pleading as he stood before me in the sterile corridor of the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den.Blood still seeped from
(Ethan's POV)I watched the operating room doors close behind James, feeling hollow despite achieving my goal. Victoria immediately wheeled herself to my side, tears streaming down her face."Thank you," she sobbed, throwing herself into my arms. "You saved my Emma. I'll never forget this."Her scen
(Ethan's POV)I gazed at Olivia, feeling the weight of her hatred pressing against my chest. Her emerald eyes burned with fury, her wolf clearly visible beneath the surface of her skin. Despite everything, I couldn't help but soften my expression."Liv, don't be angry," I said gently, trying to keep