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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.

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

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

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

happy coincidence. Lucas came to visit me, and

my tone making it clear I didn't believe that for

down his teacup with deliberate precision, "It was

confident directness grated on my nerves. He turned

the stance of an Alpha who feared

shifting briefly to Olivia. "With Madam Stone's blessing, I intend to court her

drop several degrees, Bernard Sheppard, standing

dangerous edge to my voice. "You seem to have forgotten

ther Chal

mother of my child"

reminding everyone present of Lily-our connection that could never

wife you've neglected Grandmother cut in sharply. Her frail hands gripped her walking stick with surprising strength "A mother who lost her child while you were nowhere to

blows. I maintained my composure, though my jaw tightened

authority m formally adopting Olivia as my granddaughter

was no small declaration. By making Olivia a daughter of the Stone family.

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

I caught the flash of

lifting

smile. Wanwan, please escort Lucas out. It's getting