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"A terrified eight-year-old girl," I continued relentlessly, "huddled in the corner, covered in rat bites, screaming for help that didn't come. You promised to protect her then. What happened to that promise, Ethan?"

Olivia's eyes met his, filled with hurt and resentment. The stark contrast between her vivid memories and his apparent indifference was written clearly on her face.

"I... I didn't think... he began, his voice faltering.

"No," I cut him off harshly. "You didn't think. You didn't remember. You were too busy pleasing Victoria to recall your mate's deepest trauma."

(Victoria's POV)

Chate 55. The Matraco

The basement plunged into darkness as the last light was extinguished. My scream tore through the silence,

raw and desperate.

"Please!" I begged, though I knew no one was listening. "I'll do anything! Just get these snakes away

from

mel

Something slithered across my foot, and I kicked wildly, my heart threatening to burst from my chest. The cold, smooth scales against my skin sent waves of paralyzing terror through my body.

edges of my vision-a blessed unconsciousness that would free me from this nightmare-the door opened. Light flooded in,

a deep voice

to full awareness. I gasped, sputtering and choking

empty bucket in his hands. His face remained impassive as he observed my

every moment," he informed me coldly. "Just as she

me as I realized the full extent of

mercy of unconsciousness.

slithering tormentors. I tried to control my breathing. to find

more

he couldn't hear me. "Save

(Olivia's POV)

silent as we entered, its ancient stones bearing witness to centuries of pack

face a mask of controlled emotion. I walked behind them both, supported

Ethan, pointing to the center

eyes fixed on a point in the distance.

the wronged party, you have the right to discipline even

The

is unnecessary," Ethan said quietly. "I accept that I

an Alpha." She turned back to me, holding out the whip. "The choice is yours, Olivia. Our traditions allow you this right." I stared

Thu Kada

been

beautiful daughter who had died while Ethan was with Victoria and Emma. I remembered the basement, the rats,

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