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.

should keep them yourself. After all, the best place for

turned to go, but Ethan's hand shot out. His

voice low enough that only I could

only tightened. "Not until you explain what you're doing

through gritted teeth. "Ask her

Victoria, who dabbed at imaginary tears with

wanted to return your things," she whispered. "I

his grip again. "Let.

of releasing me, Ethan began pulling me toward the exit. His

it!" I hissed, struggling against his

continuing to drag me across

to damage the delicate

about to use my free hand to defend myself when Victoria suddenly gasped loudly. She clutched her chest and collapsed into a

attention immediately shifted. He released my wrist and rushed to her

weakly, leaning into his touch.

crouched beside her, his face twisted with concern. "Should I

where angry red marks were

his priorities was etched

another word, I turned and walked out of

a mockery of

hands shaking as I gripped

Mall, desperate to focus on something

Design Sketchbook

Crystal Competition would be available

my only hope now. I needed the prize money

had left me more discouraged than the last. A

had no such funds at my

my financial situation. Ethan had provided a monthly allowance of $100,000, which

But when Lily fell ill, those

her condition was. "She's just a little sick," he'd say

for her treatments, I'd

specialists, experimental treatments,

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