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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 to

snapped,

legs trembling from the extended kneeling. The pain in her

daughter's side, helping her back into a kneeling position. "Mother, please," she pleaded, Isabelle knows she

an

her daughter. "Isabelle, apologize to

flashed with resentment before she

I'm sorry, I know I was wrong," she mumbled, her

shouldn't be apologizing to me!" I

snapped up, confusion written across her features. Then understanding

horror.

to Olivia," Eleanor whispered urgently,

who stood quietly beside me. "Olivia Winters, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have

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true repentance there.

suffice for now,

and go," I ordered, waving my hand dismissively. "I need to speak with

She helped Isabelle to her feet and quickly ushered her from the

they left, Ethan entered, his powerful frame seeming diminished

kneel down!" I commanded, pointing to the center of the

me, his head bowed in submission. The Alpha King of

me you would take good care of Olivia," I said, circling him slowly.

her?"

was a lash against his conscience. I could see the muscles

accusation.

called, "bring me

stepped forward, her emerald

speak for

my message. This

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