(Matriarch Evelyn's POV)I leaned heavily on my cane, my old bones aching with fury rather than age. The room had fallen into a tense silence after my outburst at Victoria. Good. Let them all remember who still holds the power in this house."Olivia," I said, reaching for her hand, "with Grandmother
"Grandmother!" she exclaimed, attempting to rise."Who allowed you to get up?" I snapped, my voice echoing off the stone walls.Isabelle froze mid-motion, her legs trembling from the extended kneeling. The pain in her knees finally overwhelmed her, causing her to pitch forward onto the cold floor.E
(Olivia's POV)Ethan Stone's back was lean and muscular, marred by ten crisscrossing lash marks from the whip. The angry red welts stood out starkly against his tanned skin, some already beginning to bruise. Despite everything, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy.A knock on the door inter
(Isabelle's POV)I sat on my bed, tears streaming down my face as I looked at my bruised knees and bloodied legs. The pain was excruciating, but my rage burned even hotter."That bitch, Olivia, I won't let her get away with this!" I seethed, pressing a cold compress against my throbbing knee.Mother
(Olivia's POV)I froze mid-step, my heart seizing in my chest. Had I heard him correctly?"Where's Lily?" Ethan repeated, his tone casual as if asking about the weather. "I'll go pick her up so she can have dinner with Grandmother."My lungs refused to work. The hallway seemed to tilt beneath my fee
(Ethan's POV)I slid the key Bernard had given me into the lock and pushed the door open. The room was filled with steam from the bathroom, and the sound of running water echoed through my bedroom.She was here. In my territory.I closed the door behind me and turned the lock with a decisive click.
(Olivia's POV)Monday morning arrived with a gentle drizzle, washing away the weekend's tension. My first day at Canis Enterprises loomed ahead, both exciting and daunting.I'd chosen to take public transportation to avoid morning traffic. The bus stopped near the imposing glass tower that housed th
(Olivia's POV)I calmly placed the crystal design magazine back on the shelf after Victoria's emotional outburst. Her jealousy was almost amusing."What's wrong, Victoria?" I asked, deliberately keeping my voice light. "Are you worried?"Victoria's perfectly sculpted eyebrows drew together in confus
"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'