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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."

finished our meal in comfortable silence. As I prepared to leave, Matriarch Evelyn

who you are, Olivia. A true Luna's strength comes from within,

Alpha."

+8 Points >

As I walked through the hallway toward the exit, voices from Ethan's study

Emma to the Stone family registry tomorrow,"

place in our

would receive a privilege that

carried Stone blood.

in silent anguish at this final betrayal. Lily

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

biological child-would receive

injustice of it burned like fire in my veins, deepening my resentment toward Emma

my resolve to uncover the truth

continued walking. Soon, very soon, the truth would

light.

(Victoria's POV)

in

he stopped the car but didn't turn off

trying

he replied curtly. "I

on his arm, feeling the tension

seem distracted."

met mine briefly. "Just tired. It's been

smile. "Will

Give her a kiss for

couldn't shake the

4/5

my

+8 Points >

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