(Victoria's POV)I watched with satisfaction as tension filled the room. This was my chance to redirect everyone's attention away from Isabelle's foolish scheme with Miles Blackwood."You're all forgetting something important," I said, my voice dripping with false concern. "This isn't the first time
(Isabelle's POV)I felt the blood drain from my face as Ethan's cold amber eyes locked onto mine. What had I done? In my rage at Victoria, I'd blurted out the truth I'd kept hidden for five years."Isabelle," Ethan's voice was dangerously quiet, "what do you mean Olivia didn't drug me?"My hands tre
Victoria's eyes widened with practiced innocence. "Olivia, please. I never meant to hurt you.""I want a real apology," I demanded, my voice rising. "Get on your knees and beg for forgiveness for what you've done to me and my daughter!"Ethan stepped forward, his face darkening. "Olivia, that's enou
(Olivia's POV)"I have nothing to say to you." My face was frosty, my emerald eyes flashing with cold fury. I pushed open the door of Ethan's Shadow Ghost and was about to step out. But as soon as my feet touched the ground, Ethan, who had entered from the other side, grabbed my wrist.With a force
I pulled out my phone, relieved to see I had a signal, albeit weak. I scrolled through my contacts until I found Lucas Blackwood's number.Before I could press call, Ethan snatched the phone from my hand. "Who are you calling?""None of your business," I snapped, trying to grab my phone back.Ethan
(Ethan's POV)The two men knelt before me, their faces bloodied from my security team's efficient handling. Despite their predicament, they continued their desperate pleas."Alpha Stone, please," the taller one begged, blood dripping from his split lip. "She approached us first. She was flirting, to
"Alright," he conceded, pulling a chair beside my bed. "I'll stay until you fall asleep."It wasn't exactly what I wanted—I'd hoped he would join me in bed—but it was better than nothing. I accepted the compromise with a grateful smile."Thank you," I whispered, reaching for his hand again.Martha a
(Olivia's POV)"Bitch! You're looking for a beating, aren't you?!" The man's voice cut through the darkness like a knife.His large hands clamped down on my arm like iron pincers. The pressure was excruciating, but I refused to let go. "You stupid bitch," he growled, frustration evident in his voic
"I want you to authorize Connor Blackthorn's release," I stated firmly. "Today.""He tried to kill you," Ethan growled, his protective instincts flaring."That's my concern, not yours," I countered. "You lost the right to protect me when you abandoned me and Lily."The words hung between us, sharp a
(Olivia's POV)Rain pounded against my windshield as I drove toward Stone Pack Enterprises headquarters. The wipers fought a losing battle against the downpour, much like my emotions battled against the memories this place evoked.I gripped the steering wheel tighter. No way was I going to Ethan's M
(Olivia's POV)Morning sunlight streamed through my kitchen window as I carefully arranged fresh moonberries atop a stack of fluffy pancakes. The rare berries had cost a small fortune, but my mother deserved something special.I packed the breakfast into my Crystal-Infused Thermal Food Container, en
(Victoria's POV)"He attacked me like a wild animal!" I sobbed, clutching Ethan's arm as tears streamed down my face. "She knew I couldn't defend myself with my paralyzed legs!"My wolf whimpered pathetically inside me, playing up our victimhood. The bruises on my face were already darkening, and I
The door shuddered as something—or someone—slammed against it from the outside."Victoria!" Ethan's voice called, concern evident in his tone.With a splintering crack, the door flew open, kicked in by Ethan's Alpha strength. He rushed in, his amber eyes taking in the scene before him.(Ethan's POV)
(Olivia's POV)Victoria's legs were useless, dragging on the ground like dead weight as I pulled her across the private dining room floor by her hair. Her perfectly styled blonde locks twisted in my grip as she whimpered pathetically."Not so powerful now, are you?" I whispered, my voice eerily calm
Olivia was alive. My mate had returned from the dead, only to reveal she was engaged to Lucas Blackwood. The pain of that revelation had been consuming me since the night of Gwendolyn's gathering.But regardless of her feelings toward me, I would protect her. Connor Blackthorn would remain imprisone
(Olivia's POV)Two years ago, my life changed forever. Not just because of Lily's death, but because of what came after.The car accident should have killed me. My brakes failed on a winding mountain road, sending my vehicle plummeting over the edge. By some miracle, I survived the initial impact, t
"Ms. Winters!" Gwendolyn exclaimed, steadying me. "You're hurt!"I looked down to see blood seeping through my dress. The cut wasn't deep, but it was bleeding freely.From the corner of my eye, I saw Ethan moving toward me, concern etched on his face. For a moment, our eyes met, and I saw the Alpha'