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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.

the phone. If you don't, Emma and I will

dread

he said, his tone

"She's manipulating

he felt toward Lily. He shook off my hand and dialed Victoria's number,

frantic voice filled the car immediately. "Ethan! Thank God you called back!

steering wheel. "Victoria, calm down

first place in the Pack Healer's

revealed that information

"He says som

Victoria continued, her voice trembling. That I didn't deserve to win. That I cheated. Emma is terrified, Ethan! We're hiding in the bathroom, but

accusation blazing in

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

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shocked by

to Victoria and Emma," he cut me off, making a sharp U-turn

middle of the road.

My head hit the window, sending a burst of

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

had narrowed entirely to Victoria's

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