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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!"

Isabelle's open mouth. Isabelle's eyes widened in shock as she gagged on

said calmly. "I thought you needed something

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

unfold with an unreadable expression. Then, without

out, brushing past me in

glaring daggers at Olivia's back. The tension between us crackled like electricity in

think you've won something." I hissed, my perfect composure

by the meal preparation. The dismissal

anger.

little game you're playing-it won't work," 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 my

the kitchen, Olivia finally paused in her work. She raised trembling fingers to her lips, wiping away the lingering presence

(Olivia's POV)

venison, my movements deliberate and precise. The tender meat was perfectly seared,

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

teaching me about the rare healing plants she cultivated here. Though she was away visiting relatives, tending

knelt beside a patch of moonlight herbs, gently removing weeds

scent of the herbs

now?

brief moment of tranquility.

An

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among the plants.

evenly "Unlike some people

into the soft garden soil. That little display in

remained silent, focusing on a stubborn weed with

her voice dripping with

among the herbs, but I kept

pathetic woman who couldn't even protect

meeting her cold blue ones. "What

say?"

perfect lips curved into a cruel smile. "You heard me. Poor little Lily,

slowly to my feet, my entire body trembling with barely contained rage. Roland Warner's dying words echoed in

have no right to speak her name," I said, my voice dangerously quiet. Victoria stepped closer, emboldened by

lose your daughter,

under Ethan's protection. The daughter he actually

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

flew to her reddening

I cut her off by

ice.

warned, my voice

her stunned in

veins. It was a small victory,

heard small footsteps running

happened?" Emma's childish

but I could imagine Victoria

the child as

and weapon.

nothing, sweetheart, Victoria soothed, but her voice carried

hurt Mommy, but

for me to hear, but I felt a chill run down my

(Emma's POV)

away from my mommy. Her red handprint was

it made my tummy feel all twisted and

was allowed to hurt my mommy.

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whispered, hugging Mommy tight. Til make her

cry."

stroked my hair, her fingers

such things"

tell she didn't really mean it. Her eyes

me to

pulling away from her

my arm, her eyes

planning?"

the one

bad, Mommy,

released my arm. "Be careful,