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window at the passing streetlights, afraid to break this fragile moment of

understanding.

Ethan's phone rang suddenly, shattering the quiet. Victoria's name flashed on the

screen, illuminating the dashboard with an accusatory glow.

My heart sank as quickly as it had risen. Of course. Victoria always had impeccable timing.

"Don't answer it," I said, my voice tight. "Please, Ethan. This is your last chance."

His hand hovered over the phone, hesitation clear in his expression.

"Your last chance to choose," I continued, my words deliberate and measured. "Between Victoria and finally seeing Lily."

Ethan's jaw tightened as he declined the call, placing the phone back in the center console. Relief washed over me, but it was short-lived.

His phone buzzed again with a text message notification. Despite myself, I glanced down and caught the

ha I

words on the screen.

phone. If you don't,

Victoria's message was clear even through text. My stomach clenched with dread as Ethan snatched up the phone,

her back," he said, his tone brooking no

his wrist. "She's manipulating you, can't you see

hardened, concern for Victoria and Emma eclipsing any lingering guilt he felt toward Lily. He shook off my hand and dialed Victoria's number, putting the call

car immediately. "Ethan! Thank God you called back! He's

demanded, his knuckles whitening on the steering wheel. "Victoria,

says I stole his first place in the Pack Healer's Crystal Competition. He

ran cold. I had just revealed that information to Ethan minutes ago in Lily's

"He says som

told him everything." Victoria continued, her voice trembling. That I didn't deserve to win. That I cheated. Emma is terrified, Ethan! We're hiding in

accusation blazing in his amber

"Is this why you

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genuinely shocked by the

pray that nothing happens to Victoria and Emma," he cut me off, making a sharp

middle of the road.

movement threw me against the car door. My head

I cried, clutching the dashboard for support. Think about what you're

wasn't listening. His focus had narrowed entirely to

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