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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!"

and shoved a heaping spoonful of salt directly into Isabelle's open mouth. Isabelle's eyes

"I thought you needed something to go with all that

a

watched the scene unfold with an unreadable

out, brushing past me in the

remained, glaring daggers at Olivia's back. The tension between

my perfect composure slipping. "But we

by the meal preparation. The

anger.

I continued, my voice dropping

heels striking

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

(Olivia's POV)

on the platter of venison, my movements deliberate and precise. The tender meat was perfectly

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

me kindness, teaching me about the rare healing plants she cultivated here. Though

of moonlight herbs, gently

plants. The familiar scent of the herbs

now?

moment of tranquility. I didn't look up,

An

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among the plants.

evenly "Unlike

soft garden soil. That little

a

dripping with disdain. "Everyone knows you're just Ethan's unwanted

the herbs, but I kept

who couldn't

up, emerald eyes meeting her cold blue ones. "What

say?"

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

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

her name," I said, my voice dangerously quiet. Victoria stepped closer, emboldened by my restraint.

your daughter,

protection. The daughter he actually

slap echoed through the garden like a thunderclap, the force of it snapping Victoria's

flew to her reddening

she gasped, but I cut her off by stepping closer,

ice.

warned, my voice barely above a

her stunned in

through my veins. It was a small

heard small footsteps running toward

happened?" Emma's childish

back, but I could

the child as both

and weapon.

Victoria soothed, but her voice carried to me on

hurt Mommy, but don't worry. We'll

hear, but I felt a chill run down my spine nonetheless.

(Emma's POV)

mean lady walk away from my mommy. Her red handprint

and it made my

allowed to hurt my

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Til make her cry

cry."

her fingers gentle. "Emma, darling,

such things"

mean it.

did when she told me to practice my

pulling away

grabbed my arm, her eyes suddenly worried. "Emma,

planning?"

my sweetest smile, the one that always made Daddy give

bad,

hesitated, then released my