Chapter 6

(Olivia's POV)

Victoria smiled sweetly as she reached into the bag again. She pulled out more of Ethan's clothes, deliberately placing his underwear on top of the pile.

"He was in such a rush this morning," she said with a theatrical sigh. "Poor Emma didn't want him to leave."

I stared at the clothes, my face carefully blank despite the knife twisting in my heart. Victoria tilted her head, exposing her neck where fresh marks were clearly visible against her pale skin.

"He can be quite... passionate, can't he?" She touched the marks delicately. "Though I'm sure you remember."

I thought of Lily, of her small face looking up at me as she asked why her daddy never came to see her. The memory hardened something inside me.

"Take these back to Ethan yourself," I said, my voice cold and steady. "My place isn't a garbage dump for unwanted items."

Victoria's smile faltered slightly. "Don't be difficult, Olivia. You're still his mate, technically. At least until the divorce."

"There won't be a divorce," I replied, pushing the clothes back toward her. "Because we were never properly married in the first place."

Her eyes widened with genuine surprise. "What are you talking about?"

"Ethan and I had a mating ceremony, not a legal wedding. The pack recognized our bond, but legally? We have no ties."

Victoria's perfectly manicured nails drummed against the table. "That can't be true. You're the Luna."

"I was never officially recognized as Luna. Check the pack records if you don't believe me."

Before Victoria could respond, a familiar scent filled the café - sandalwood and pine. My heart stuttered traitorously in my chest.

Ethan approached our table, his powerful presence commanding attention from everyone in the café. His amber eyes were fixed on me, radiating anger.

Victoria's demeanor changed instantly. Her shoulders hunched slightly, making her appear smaller and more vulnerable.

"Ethan," she said, her voice soft and trembling. "Please don't be angry. Olivia hasn't threatened me."

I nearly laughed at the absurdity. How many times had I watched this exact scenario play out? Victoria provoking me, then playing victim when Ethan appeared.

Miss Frost, you should keep them

shot out. His fingers wrapped around my wrist with unmistakable

I could hear. "Let go

only tightened. "Not until you

me," I replied through

eyes flickered to Victoria, who dabbed at imaginary tears with

your things," she whispered. "I thought it was the

grip

of releasing me, Ethan began pulling me toward the exit. His fingers pressed into my

struggling against his

to drag me

threatening to damage

Victoria suddenly gasped loudly. She clutched her chest and collapsed

released my wrist and rushed to

leaning into

beside her, his face twisted with concern.

down at my wrist, where

his priorities was

another word, I turned and walked out

mockery

shaking as

Moon Mall, desperate to focus on something other

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the upcoming Healer's Crystal Competition would

now. I needed the prize money to buy a proper burial ground for

me more discouraged than the last. A proper resting place

no such funds

my financial situation. Ethan had provided

even managed to save some of it. But when Lily

acknowledge how serious her condition was.

secure funds for her treatments, I'd been forced to lie. I

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