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I watched Ethan's expression soften as I reminded him of my past trauma. The

nightmares had been a recurring theme in our relationship, a tool I used whenever

I needed his presence.

"Alright," he conceded, pulling a chair beside my bed. "I'll stay until you fall

asleep."

It wasn't exactly what I wanted-I'd hoped he would join me in bed-but it was better than nothing. I accepted the compromise with a grateful smile.

"Thank you," I whispered, reaching for his hand again.

Martha arrived with the moonflower calming tea, setting the steaming cup on my nightstand. "Will there be anything else, Alpha Stone?"

Ethan shook his head. "That will be all, Martha. Thank you."

I sipped the tea obediently, feeling its soothing warmth spread through me. The moonflower herb was known for its calming properties, particularly effective for werewolves experiencing anxiety.

As drowsiness began to overtake me, I held Ethan's hand tighter, gazing up at him with a carefully crafted mixture of love and vulnerability in my eyes.

"Don't go," I whispered, my voice already slurring slightly from the tea's effects. Ethan's amber eyes softened. "I won't," he promised.

this round. Olivia was forgotten, while I had Ethan exactly

(Olivia's POV)

stood alone on the dirt road. Ethan's taillights had long since disappeared, leaving me stranded in unfamiliar

had twisted it. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. "Think, Olivia,"

around, trying to get my bearings. The moon provided some

One continued in the direction Ethan had driven, while the

or settlement. Each step sent pain shooting up my

of nocturnal creatures. I wrapped

could give me a ride back to civilization. As the

surge of fear.

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in the quiet night.

forest, ignoring the pain in my ande, Behind me, the motorcycle engine revved loudly

me.

chest. The uneven ground made running difficult, especially

the road, cutting through the trees to intercept me. The rider was

me off, skidding to a stop directly in my path, I stumbled backward as he dismounted, his face hidden beneath a

he said, his voice muffled but clearly amused. "What's a pretty little thing like

slowly. "I'm just trying to get

a rough-looking man with a

"No car around here, sweetheart.

keep my voice steady. "I don't

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