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Chapter 14: Primal Memories

Chapter 14: Primal Memories

(Olivia's POV)'

At that time, I looked at his amber eyes that reflected my own emerald ones. I mustered up

the courage, walked over, and kicked those men a few times. Because my legs were still weak,

the kicks were light and ineffective.

Ethan Stone sneered, "Useless."

The memory faded as I watched Ethan standing over my attacker, his knuckles bloodied from

the brutal punishment he'd inflicted. The scene before me-Ethan defending me with savage

violence-mirrored that night seven years ago when he'd first saved me.

Back then, he'd encouraged me to fight back, to stand up for myself. Now, as I struggled to my feet, something primal awakened inside me.

I stumbled forward, pepper spray still clutched in my trembling hand. The man who'd attacked me lay groaning on the ground, his face a bloody mess from Ethan's assault.

Without hesitation, I sprayed directly into his eyes again.

"That's for touching me," I hissed, watching him writhe in agony.

My legs gave out beneath me, the adrenaline that had kept me going suddenly evaporating. I would have hit the ground if Ethan hadn't caught me, his strong arms wrapping around my

waist.

"I've got you," he murmured, his voice uncharacteristically gentle.

He lifted me effortlessly, cradling me against his chest. The familiar scent of pine and winter air enveloped me, bringing back memories I'd tried so hard to forget.

"My car is this way," he said, carrying me toward his luxury SUV parked at the curb.

After reporting the incident to the security patrol, I sat silently in the station, answering

questions and providing a statement. It was well past midnight when we finally finished.

"I'll call James to pick me up," I said, reaching for my phone.

Ethan's hand closed over mine, stopping me. "Get in the car, Olivia."

His tone was calm but left no room for argument. The unspoken threat hung in the

air between us-if I called James, there would be consequences.

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followed him outside to

Grove, I stared out the window,

My body ached from the attack, but the emotional wounds

you tonight," Ethan said, breaking the

gaze fixed on the

"That wasn't a suggestion"

him, noticing the tight set of his jaw, the

wheel with unnecessary

don't need

with irritation. "You were

the first time," I reminded him

between us thick

door.

said as I stepped inside. "I need

was gone,

full weight of what had happened crashed down on

away the feeling of that man's hands

body.

of the shower, I scrubbed my skin until

I couldn't

on my face, the terror of those moments

no one would

off, I slipped into a loose nightgown and wrapped myself in a robe. The physical pain from my injuries was nothing compared to

during his last visit. Without

worth it. I

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become unsteady, my mind pleasantly foggy. The trauma of

someone else.

from the sofa, swaying slightly as the room tilted around

bed before I

bedroom, I heard the front door open. Ethan stood in the

healing

the room. I tried to focus on his face, but my vision kept

he stated, his voice a mixture of surprise and

my balance. Ethan

arms enfolding

mumbled,

melting into his embrace as if

meant safety and love.

tightly, his amber eyes darkening as

on my breath mingled with my natural lavender

intoxicating combination.

hold your alcohol," he murmured, his voice deeper than

back, tangling in my damp

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