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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.

exclaimed, attempting

up?" I snapped, my

extended kneeling. The pain in her knees finally overwhelmed her, causing

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

an eyebrow, waiting

nudged her daughter. "Isabelle,

resentment before she

know I was wrong," she

to me!" I corrected

written across her features. Then understanding dawned,

horror.

Eleanor whispered urgently, giving her daughter another

but she turned to face Olivia, who stood quietly beside me. "Olivia Winters, I'm sorry, I

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her face for a moment, finding no true

suffice for now,

I ordered, waving my hand dismissively. "I

told twice. She helped Isabelle to her feet and

Ethan entered, his powerful frame seeming diminished by the

pointing to the

his head bowed in submission. The Alpha King

would take good care of Olivia," I

her?"

lash against his conscience. I could see the muscles

accusation.

me the

her emerald eyes wide with

allowed to speak

immediately, understanding my message. This was

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