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"This is all your fault!" I hissed, roughly dropping Emma's hand

The sudden movement startled her awake from her feigned drowsiness. She stumbled, falling to her knees

on the gravel path.

"Mommy?" Emma called out, her voice small and confused.

I ignored her, striding toward the waiting car. My heels crunched against the

gravel, matching the grinding of my teeth.

"Mommy, wait for me!" Emma cried, scrambling to her feet and running after me.

I didn't slow down. Let her chase me for once.

(Matriarch Evelyn's POV)

As soon as Victoria disappeared through the front door, I straightened my posture. The frail, elderly woman act had served its purpose.

"Ethan," I said, my voice leaving no room for argument, "meet me in the Stone Ancestral Hall. Now."

Without waiting for his response, I turned to Bernard Sheppard, who stood quietly by the door. "Bernard, bring Isabelle from the hall. I want her to witness this."

Bernard bowed deeply. "Yes, Matriarch."

I made my way to the Stone Ancestral Hall, my steps purposeful and strong. The ancient stone walls seemed to whisper their approval as I entered the sacred

space.

Isabelle was still kneeling in the center of the room, her expression brightening with relief when she saw me.

she exclaimed, attempting

to get up?" I snapped, my voice echoing off the

in her knees finally overwhelmed her, causing her to pitch

position. "Mother, please," she pleaded, Isabelle

an

her daughter. "Isabelle, apologize to your

with resentment before she quickly

I'm sorry, I know I was wrong,"

shouldn't be apologizing to

written across her features. Then understanding dawned,

horror.

Eleanor whispered urgently, giving her daughter

who stood quietly beside me. "Olivia

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for a moment, finding no true repentance there. But the public

suffice for now,

go," I ordered, waving my hand dismissively. "I need

helped Isabelle to her feet and quickly ushered

they left, Ethan entered, his powerful frame seeming diminished by the

I commanded, pointing to the

in submission. The Alpha King of the Silvercrest Pack, reduced to a chastised pup before

Olivia," I said, circling him slowly. "Is this how you

her?"

against his conscience. I could see the muscles in his shoulders

accusation.

"bring me the Alpha's

stepped forward, her emerald

allowed to speak for him," I

understanding my message. This was between Ethan and

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