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
(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
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
(Olivia's POV)The beeping of the hospital monitors had become the soundtrack to our lives. My daughter Lily lay in the sterile bed, her small frame dwarfed by the medical equipment surrounding her. Kidney failure. Those two words had shattered our world."Mommy," Lily whispered, her voice barely au
(Olivia's POV)"Daddy, I miss you, will you come and accompany me?"The sweet voice coming through Ethan's phone pierced my heart like a silver dagger. I watched as my mate's entire demeanor transformed at Emma's words."Of course, princess. I'll be right there," Ethan replied, his voice gentle and
(Olivia's POV)But I didn't stop. Instead, I slapped Ethan across the face, my palm stinging from the impact. His head jerked to the side, amber eyes widening in shock."Don't you dare touch me," I hissed, stepping away from him.The lobby of the Medical Den had fallen completely silent. Staff membe
(Olivia's POV)After saying this, Ethan hung up the phone. His amber eyes hardened as he looked at me with contempt."Olivia, if you have the guts, don't let Lily call me again," he said coldly.Without another word, he turned and walked toward the door. His shoulders were straight, his stride confi
(Olivia's POV)I woke up with a gasp. The nightmare of Lily's death still clung to me like a shadow. As my vision cleared, I realized I wasn't alone. Ethan was holding me, his amber eyes unreadable in the dim light."Let go of me," I hissed, pushing against his chest.His grip only tightened. "You
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