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.

Mr. Stone, Miss Frost, you should keep them yourself. After all, the best place for trash is with those

go, but Ethan's hand shot out. His fingers

he growled, his voice low enough that only I could hear. "Let go of me," I said, trying to

tightened. "Not until you explain what

me," I replied through gritted teeth. "Ask her

to Victoria, who dabbed

she whispered. "I thought it was the right thing

grip again. "Let. Go.

toward the exit. His fingers pressed into my flesh with

hissed, struggling against his hold.

continuing to drag me

to

myself when Victoria suddenly gasped loudly. She clutched

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

weakly, leaning into his touch. "Just...

his face twisted with concern. "Should I

where

priorities was

word, I turned and walked

bright sunlight outside felt like a mockery of my dark mood. I climbed into

my hands shaking as I

desperate to

just left. The Crystal Design Sketchbook &

Crystal

my only hope now. I needed the prize money to buy a

the past week. Each one had left me more discouraged than the last. A proper resting place - one worthy of my daughter's spirit - cost at least

such funds

financial situation. Ethan had provided a monthly allowance of

to save some of it. But when Lily fell ill, those savings vanished

how serious her condition was. "She's just

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

specialists, experimental treatments,

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