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"None of your business," I snapped, trying to grab my phone back.

Ethan held it out of reach, his eyes narrowing as he saw Lucas's name on the screen. "Why are you calling him?"

"Because unlike you, he actually cares about my wellbeing," I retorted.

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I lunged for the phone, but Ethan was quicker. He answered the call himself.

"Olivia?" Lucas's deep voice came through the speaker. "Is everything alright?" "She's fine," Ethan growled. "She's with her mate, where she belongs."

I grabbed for the phone again. "Lucas, I need-"

Ethan ended the call abruptly. We struggled for the device, and in the process, it slipped from his grasp and fell into a muddy puddle.

The screen flickered once before going dark. My last connection to help, shattered.

Fury coursed through me. I snatched up the broken phone and hurled it at Ethan's chest. It hit him with a dull thud before falling to the ground.

"You bastard!" I shouted, turning away from him.

I began walking, not caring which direction I went as long as it was away from him. The uneven ground made progress difficult, especially in my heels.

my ankle twisted painfully. I stumbled, barely catching

Ethan's phone rang with a familiar ringtone-Victoria's special tone.

answered immediately.

could hear her distressed

please help! I'm at Amber Crest Restaurant, and these men-they're threatening me! I'm so

me, he jumped into his car and started the engine. The tires kicked up dirt and

stood there, my ankle throbbing, watching as the taillights of his car disappeared down the dirt track. He hadn't hesitated for a second.

Just like always.

(Ethan's POV)

my

with two men lying injured at

the car.

is she?" I demanded, scanning the

room," Daniel replied. "She's shaken but

the restaurant entrance. The staff parted before me, bowing

usual private dining room, a

face brightened with

rose gracefully, rushing into my arms. "Thank the Moon you're

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pulling back to examine her.

her head, her eyes wide and vulnerable. "No, but I was so

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