(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
(Victoria's POV)Relief washed over me as I heard Ethan's suspicion about Olivia. His amber eyes narrowed, jaw clenched tight with anger. This was exactly what I needed."Victoria, was it Olivia who did this to you?" Ethan asked again, his voice low and dangerous.I didn't answer immediately, lettin
(Victoria's POV)"Ethan..." I cried out, rushing toward him with my eyes wide and filled with worry. The silver edge of the knife had cut across his forearm, drawing blood that now stained his expensive shirt. My heart raced—not with concern for his injury, but with the opportunity it presented.In
His amber eyes finally turned to me, filled with a complex mix of emotions I couldn't fully decipher. "Dr. Bennett will take care of you. I need to make sure Olivia gets proper medical attention."Without another word, he lifted Olivia into his arms and carried her toward the door.Fury and jealousy
(Olivia's POV)My eyes fluttered open, a splitting headache pounding against my skull. The sedative hadn't kept me under for long. I found myself lying on the large bed in the master bedroom of Imperial Gardens, the familiar ceiling coming into focus above me.Memories of the previous night crashed
"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'