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(Olivia's POV)

I hurried back to Matriarch Evelyn's villa, my mind racing with thoughts of Ethan. The memory of his possessive grip on my wrist still burned on my skin. I knew him well enough to anticipate his next move.

Last time, he had simply bypassed my locked door. I needed a different strategy tonight.

The villa was quiet as I made my way to Matriarch Evelyn's sitting room. She was in her favorite armchair,

reading a book under the warm glow of a table lamp

"Grandmother," I said softly, using the term of endearment she preferred.

She looked up, her wise eyes crinkling with affection. "Wanwan, come sit with me."

I settled beside her chair, resting my head against her knee like I used to do years ago. Her frail hand stroked

my hair gently.

"Is something troubling you, child?" she asked, her voice carrying the weight of years but still strong with

authority.

I hesitated, not wanting to worry her with the truth about Ethan's behavior. I don't want to be alone tonight," I admitted finally.

Her hand paused in my hair. "Did something happen with Ethan?"

forcing a smile. “No, I just... I miss Lily

I missed

of

understanding.

up at her,

I felt a pang of guilt for my

make me happier, Wanwan."

had settled into the rhythmic pattern

room was filled with her familiar scent – lavender and moonlight herb tea. It reminded me of

when I was first

turned my head slightly, studying her profile in the dim light filtering through the curtains. Even in sleep,

remnant of her years as Luna of

suddenly, catching me watching

sorry if I woke you,"

her head slightly. "Old wolves don't need much

"I've missed having you close,

emotion. "I've missed you

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dat

squeezed my hand gently. "You were always more of a granddaughter to me than Isabelle ever

relative,

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