(Ethan's POV)I couldn't tear my eyes away from the scene unfolding in Lucas Blackwood's room. Through the partially open door, I watched as Olivia tenderly fed him from her thermal container. The same container she used to bring me food when I was ill.Her slender fingers wiped a drop of stew from
Nathan nodded grimly. "He's been through a lot lately. First his grandmother, then finding out about his daughter..."I raised an eyebrow. "What daughter? You mean Emma?"Nathan gave me an odd look but didn't elaborate. "By the way, I heard Sophia's back in town. Are you going to see her?"My jaw ti
(Victoria's POV)I paced anxiously across the polished hardwood floors of Rosewood Haven, my phone clutched tightly in my hand. For the fifth time in an hour, I dialed Maxwell Chen's number, only to be sent straight to voicemail again."Maxwell, this is Victoria. Call me back immediately. I need to
This always worked on Ethan. I'd angered him before, but as long as I acted weak and vulnerable, he would soften. He could never bear to stay mad at me when I cried.But today was different. His expression remained cold and distant."Ethan..." I sobbed, about to deploy my ultimate weapon—full tears—
(Victoria's POV)I faced Ethan's disappointed amber eyes, feeling my tears fall harder. My body trembled as I shook my head desperately."No, it's not like that," I pleaded, my voice breaking. "Lily was your daughter, how could I not value her life?"I clutched at my chest, the pain there feeling al
I turned toward the door, unable to look at Victoria any longer. The woman I had protected and cherished for years now seemed like a stranger to me."I'm sorry," I said simply, my Black Alpha Overcoat swirling around me as I strode out.I left Victoria standing there, her expression a mixture of sho
(Olivia's POV)Ethan Stone hadn't finished speaking when my hand flew across his face in a resounding slap. The sharp crack echoed through my small cottage as his head snapped to the side."Ethan Stone, are those the words of a human being? What does Lily mean to you after all?" I trembled with fury
I moved silently to the edge of the clearing, staying in the shadows as I assessed the situation. What I saw made my blood boil.Olivia stood trembling in her doorway, tears streaming down her face as she screamed at Ethan to leave. The Silvercrest Alpha looked desperate, reaching for her even as sh
"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'