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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.

If you

message was clear even through text. My stomach clenched with dread as Ethan

he said, his tone

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

any lingering guilt he felt

filled the car immediately. "Ethan! Thank God you

the steering wheel. "Victoria, calm

broke into the house," she sobbed dramatically. "He says I stole his first place in the Pack Healer's

I had just revealed that information to Ethan

"He says som

deserve to win. That I cheated. Emma is terrified, Ethan! We're hiding in the bathroom, but

to me, accusation blazing in

this your purpose?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous. "Is this why you were showing me Lily's drawings? To

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gasped, genuinely shocked by the

pray that nothing happens to Victoria and Emma," he

middle of the road.

door. My head hit the window, sending a

cried, clutching the dashboard for support. Think about what

wasn't listening. His focus had narrowed entirely to Victoria's continued sobs through

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