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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.

so?" I replied, my voice deceptively calm. My amber

conflict in her eyes- the desire to defy

I continued, not taking my eyes off Olivia, "I wasn't aware you

coincidence. Lucas

my tone making it clear I didn't believe that

with deliberate precision, "It was indeed unexpected, but I'm grateful

nerves. He turned to face me fully, his

of an Alpha who feared no

briefly to Olivia.

to drop several degrees, Bernard Sheppard, standing

edge to my voice. "You seem to have forgotten that Olivia is my wife.

ther Chal

mother of my child"

last part, reminding everyone present of Lily-our connection

walking stick with surprising strength "A mother who lost her child while you were nowhere

struck like physical blows. I maintained my composure, though my

unmistakable authority m formally adopting Olivia as my granddaughter and the fifth daughter

a daughter of the Stone family. Grandmother was effectively severing any possibility

will be equal to yours," she added pointedly. "And she will be free to choose her own path

expression remained carefully neutral, but I caught the flash of triumph

without lifting a

smile. Wanwan, please escort