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Chapter 63: A Silent Challenge

(Ethan's POV)

I entered the Grand Reception Hall with measured steps, my eyes immediately finding Olivia sitting beside. Lucas Blackwood on the sofa. My grandmother sat between them, her face alight with satisfaction.

The sight of them together sent a surge of possessive rage through my veins. Lucas Blackwood had no right to be here, in my territory, near my mate.

With deliberate slowness, I unbuttoned the top of my shirt, revealing the fresh bite marks on my neck-

evidence of my recent encounter with Victoria. The message was clear to any Alpha male: I was sexually

active and claiming my territory.

Lucas's eyes narrowed slightly as he caught sight of the marks. Message received.

"Ethan, you're just in time," Grandmother said, oblivious to our silent exchange. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she gestured between Olivia and Lucas, "I know you and Lucas are business rivals, but from now on, the Stone and Blackwood families will be one."

I kept my expression neutral, though my wolf snarled beneath the surface. Grandmother had always been fond of Olivia, but this was taking things too far.

"Be mindful," she added, wagging a finger at me, "and don't make things difficult for Olivia."

Her meaning couldn't have been clearer. She was suggesting a marriage between Olivia and Lucas.

I replied, my voice deceptively calm. My amber eyes fixed on Olivia, silently commanding

my gaze. I could see the conflict in her eyes- the

not taking my eyes off Olivia, "I wasn't aware you were arranging meetings.

a happy coincidence. Lucas came to visit me, and

coincidence,” I repeated, my tone making it clear I didn't

"It was

turned to face me fully, his posture relaxed

stance of an Alpha who

briefly to Olivia. "With Madam Stone's blessing,

several degrees, Bernard Sheppard, standing quietly by the

edge to my voice. "You seem

ther Chal

mother of my child"

emphasized the last part, reminding everyone present of Lily-our

hands gripped her walking stick with surprising strength "A mother who lost her child while you

like physical blows. I maintained

her elderly voice carrying unmistakable authority m formally adopting Olivia as my granddaughter and the

This was no small declaration. By making Olivia a daughter of the Stone family. Grandmother was effectively severing any possibility of a continued

"And

I caught the flash of

without lifting a

to Olivia with a gentle smile.