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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

you needed something to go with

kitchen floor. With a final

the scene unfold with an unreadable expression. Then,

out, brushing past me in

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

won something." I hissed, my perfect composure slipping. "But we both know the

didn't respond, her focus seemingly absorbed by the meal preparation. The dismissal only

anger.

continued, my

and left, my heels striking the floor like punctuation marks

in her work. She raised trembling fingers to her lips,

(Olivia's POV)

and precise. The tender meat was perfectly seared, complemented by a

I couldn't bear to watch Victoria simper at Ethan while Emma played the

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

a patch of moonlight herbs, gently removing weeds that

familiar scent of the herbs calmed my

gardener now?

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

An

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among the plants.

replied evenly "Unlike some people who receive more

slightly into the soft

silent, focusing on a stubborn weed with unusual

she continued, her voice dripping with

herbs, but I kept my gaze

who couldn't even protect

snapped up, emerald eyes meeting her

say?"

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

dying words echoed in my mind: "Victoria didn't want to save her own daughter...

I said, my voice dangerously quiet. Victoria stepped closer, emboldened by my restraint. "It's almost poetic, isn't

lose your

under Ethan's protection.

a thunderclap, the force of it snapping

perfectly manicured hand flew to her reddening cheek,

her off by stepping closer, my emerald eyes

ice.

I warned, my voice barely above a

stunned in the garden. My

my veins. It was a small

small footsteps

happened?" Emma's

back, but I could imagine

the child as both

and weapon.

nothing, sweetheart, Victoria soothed, but her voice carried to me on

breeze. "That mean lady hurt Mommy,

me to hear, but I felt a chill run down my spine nonetheless. Victoria was dangerous enough, but I'd

(Emma's POV)

lady walk away from

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 like she

cry."

her fingers gentle. "Emma, darling, you shouldn't

such things"

didn't really mean it. Her eyes looked different-the

she told me to practice my sad face

what to do," I said, pulling away from

eyes suddenly worried.

planning?"

gave her my sweetest smile, the one that

"Nothing bad, Mommy,

hesitated, then released my arm.