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A piercing scream shattered the evening quiet of the Stone Estate gardens. I whirled around to see Emma's small body plunging into the Moonlit Reflection Pool, water splashing violently as she disappeared beneath

the surface.

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Chapter 32: A Taste of Revenge

(Victoria's POV)

Where had Ethan disappeared to? I had only turned away for a moment to discuss the seating arrangement with Eleanor, and he'd vanished.

I smoothed my designer dress, irritation flickering across my features. This was supposed to be my night- the celebration of my triumph over Olivia at the Howling Moon Grand Hotel. Yet Ethan had wandered off

again.

"Have you seen Alpha Stone?" I asked a passing servant, my voice sweet but commanding.

The young wolf lowered her eyes respectfully. "I believe he went toward the kitchen, Mrs. Frost"

The kitchen? Understanding dawned on me. That's where Eleanor had sent Olivia

A malicious smile curved my lips as I gestured for Isabelle to follow me. “Let's go find our Alpha, shall we?"

Isabelle matched my stride, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "I can't believe that woman had the audacity

to touch Ethan like that in front of everyone."

"Desperation," I replied with a dismissive wave. "She knows she's losing him."

As we approached the kitchen, I slowed my steps, hearing the low rumble of Ethan's voice from within. Perfect. I wanted to catch them together-to see Olivia put in her place.

Inside the kitchen, Ethan's enhanced werewolf hearing picked up our approaching footsteps. His body tensed

against Olivia's as he recognized my scent.

Victoria's coming," he growled, his amber eyes flashing with warning.

Olivia's emerald gaze locked with his, defiance radiating from her slender frame. "Let her

Ethan released his grip on her arms, stepping back just enough to create distance between them. Olivia swayed slightly from the sudden loss of his support, her hand reaching for the counter to steady herself.

My heels clicked against the marble floor as I drew closer to the kitchen door. Just before I reached it, Olivia

made her move.

With deliberate slowness, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Ethan's muscular torso, pressing her body against his. His jaw tightened, eyes darkening with anger and something else-something that made my blood boil,

"Olivia Winters, don't mess around," he growled, the warning in his voice unmistakable.

But she didn't release him. Instead, her arms tightened around him as the swung open, reveang

kitchen door

their embrace to my shocked gaze.

I froze in the doorway, Isabelle gasping behind me.

Ethan's hands moved to Olivia's shoulders, pushing her away with barely contained frustration. His expression was thunderous as he turned to face me.

"Victoria," he said, his voice carefully controlled. "I was just leaving"

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Olivia quickly turned back to the cutting board, resuming her work as if nothing had happened. But I wasn't fooled. I noticed how Ethan's shirt was partially unbuttoned, revealing a small red mark on his collarbone

My eyes narrowed to dangerous slits. That mark hadn't been there earlier.

Isabelle noticed it too, her face contorting with rage. "You shameless woman!" she exploded, storming past me toward Olivia. "How dare you try to seduce the Alpha King right under our noses!"

Olivia continued chopping venison, her movements precise and controlled. "I don't know what you're talking

about, Isabelle."

"You worthless woman” Isabelle snarled, stepping closer. "Everyone knows he doesn't want you anymore.

You're just embarrassing yourself!"

warning, Olivia turned and shoved a heaping spoonful of salt directly into Isabelle's open mouth. Isabelle's eyes widened in shock as she gagged on the overwhelming

calmly. "I thought you needed something to go with

floor. With a final hateful glare, she rushed from the

watched the scene unfold with an unreadable expression. Then, without a word,

and walked out, brushing

The tension between us crackled like

won something." I hissed, my perfect

by the meal preparation. The dismissal

anger.

I continued, my voice dropping to a venomous whisper. "He's already

I turned and left, my heels striking the floor like punctuation marks to

work. She raised trembling fingers to her lips, wiping away the lingering presence of Ethan with the back of

(Olivia's POV)

precise. The tender meat was perfectly seared, complemented by a reduction of moonlight wine and forest

join the family at the dining table. I couldn't bear to watch Victoria simper at Ethan

had always shown me kindness, teaching me about the rare healing plants she cultivated here. Though she was away visiting relatives, tending her garden brought me a

knelt beside a patch of moonlight herbs, gently removing weeds

delicate plants. The familiar scent of the herbs calmed my racing

now? How

mocking voice shattered my brief moment of tranquility. I didn't look up, continuing

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among the plants.

"Unlike some people

slightly into the soft garden soil. That little display

silent, focusing on a

think anyone was fooled?" she continued, her voice dripping with

stilled among the herbs, but

who couldn't

up, emerald eyes meeting her cold blue ones.

say?"

a cruel smile. "You heard me. Poor little Lily, gone because her mother wasn't

contained rage. Roland Warner's dying words echoed

right to speak her name," I said, my voice dangerously

lose your

under Ethan's protection.

garden like a thunderclap, the force of it snapping Victoria's head

perfectly manicured hand flew to her reddening cheek, shock written across her

gasped, but I cut her off by stepping closer, my emerald eyes

ice.

beginning!" I warned, my

turned and walked away, leaving her stunned in the garden. My hand

It was a small victory, but it tasted

small footsteps

Emma's childish voice

back, but I could imagine

child as both

and weapon.

nothing, sweetheart, Victoria soothed, but her voice

Mommy, but don't worry. We'll

to hear, but I felt a chill run down my spine

(Emma's POV)

from my

my tummy

was allowed to hurt my

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Til make her cry

cry."

my hair, her fingers gentle. "Emma, darling, you

such things"

mean it. Her eyes looked different-the

to practice my

what to do," I said, pulling away from her embrace. Til

arm, her eyes suddenly worried. "Emma, what

planning?"

her my sweetest smile, the one that always made Daddy give me

bad,

hesitated, then released my arm.