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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.

drifted off to sleep, secure in the knowledge that I had won this round. Olivia was forgotten, while I had Ethan exactly where I wanted him-by my side, protecting me, just as he had

(Olivia's POV)

the dirt road. Ethan's taillights had long since disappeared,

breath, trying to

trying to get my bearings. The moon provided

road. One continued in the direction Ethan had driven,

lead to a main road or settlement. Each

nocturnal creatures. I wrapped my arms around myself, wishing

distant rumble of an engine. Hope surged through me-perhaps it was a passing car that could give me a ride back to civilization. As the sound grew louder, I realized it wasn't

felt a surge of fear. I ducked off the road, hiding behind a large tree.

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in the quiet night.

ran into the forest, ignoring the pain in my ande, Behind me, the

me.

pushed myself harder, my heart pounding in my chest. The uneven ground made running difficult,

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

directly in my path, I

"What's a pretty

just trying to get back to town. My

removed his helmet, revealing a rough-looking

cheek. "No car around here,

trying to keep my voice steady. "I don't want any

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