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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.

twisted painfully. I stumbled, barely catching myself before I

ringtone-Victoria's special tone.

answered immediately. "Victoria?

could hear her distressed voice through the

please help! I'm at Amber Crest Restaurant, and these men-they're threatening me! I'm so scared!" Ethan's expression shifted instantly

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

throbbing, watching as the taillights of his car disappeared down

Just like always.

(Ethan's POV)

my mind racing with concern for Victoria. The

security team, with two men lying injured at the feet

as I exited the

she?" I

private dining room," Daniel replied.

and strode toward the restaurant entrance. The staff parted before me, bowing

our usual private dining room, a glass

Her face brightened with relief when she saw

She rose gracefully, rushing into my arms. "Thank

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before pulling back to examine her. "Are

vulnerable. "No, but I was so frightened. Those men-they were saying

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