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"The ceremony for Ethan and Victoria will be arranged for next month," I announced. "And Olivia's adoption ceremony will take place tomorrow at dawn."

Ethan's cold gaze fixed on Olivia, as if blaming her for this turn of events. But my granddaughter-to-be stood tall, her dignity intact despite everything she had

endured.

(Olivia's POV)

Matriarch Evelyn's private quarters were warm and inviting, a stark contrast to the cold

formality of the Stone Ancestral Hall. The elderly she-wolf moved with surprising grace as she

served me moonberry tea and venison, my favorites.

"You must eat, child," she urged, her eyes kind but concerned. "You've grown too thin."

I took a small bite of the venison, savoring the rich flavor. "Thank you for dinner, Matriarch.

And for... everything else."

She waved away my thanks. "I should have done it years ago. That Victoria has had too much

influence over my grandson."

I sipped my tea, unsure how to respond. Matriarch Evelyn's memory issues meant she

sometimes forgot that Lily had died, that Ethan and I had been estranged for years.

"How is my great-granddaughter?" she asked suddenly, confirming my thoughts. "Lily must be

getting so big now."

Pain lanced through my heart. "She's... she's at peace, Matriarch."

Understanding flickered in the old woman's eyes. "Ah, yes. Forgive me, child. Some days are

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clearer than others."

comfortable silence. As I

true Luna's strength comes from within, not

Alpha."

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and support. As I walked through

family registry tomorrow," Ethan

in

steps faltered. My enhanced werewolf hearing had picked up every word clearly. Emma would receive a privilege that had

carried Stone blood.

anguish at this final betrayal. Lily had

part of the Stone family, while Emma-who I now

biological child-would

like fire in my veins, deepening my resentment toward

to uncover the truth

and continued walking. Soon, very soon, the truth would

light.

(Victoria's POV)

to Rosewood Haven in silence, his wolf unusually distant. When

the entrance to the property, he stopped

trying to keep the disappointment

"I

placed my hand on his arm, feeling the tension in his muscles. "Is

seem distracted."

eyes met mine briefly. "Just

said, forcing a smile. "Will you come by tomorrow to see

"I'll try. Give her a kiss for

exited the car, I couldn't shake the feeling that something had

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responsive to my presence, seemed

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