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I pulled her close, kissing her forehead. "Very soon, sweetheart. Just a few more days."

On the terrace, I could see Ethan pacing as he spoke on his phone. His shoulders were tense,

his free hand clenched into a fist.

"What's wrong with Daddy?" Emma whispered, following my gaze.

I forced a smile. "Nothing, darling. He's just busy with pack business."

But my wolf knew better. Ethan was still haunted by doubts about Lily. I needed to distract

him, keep him focused on our future.

When he returned, his expression was troubled. "I need to go," he said abruptly.

"But we were supposed to discuss the ceremony details," I protested, reaching for his arm.

He pulled away. "Tomorrow. I'll call you tomorrow."

I watched him leave, my triumph suddenly tasting bitter. He was going to her again. I could

sense it.

(Ethan's POV)

I drove to Maple Grove, my wolf restless beneath my skin. Maxwell's report had disturbed me

more than I wanted to admit.

I entered Olivia's

immediately -

grief, a combination that made my wolf

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where I found Lily's Memorial Portrait on the nightstand. The

fresh despite the passing of time werewolf tradition for honoring the

as I stared at the image. If Lily was truly gone, why couldn't I remember

up the frame, my fingers tracing the child's face. Something about her eyes -

memory just beyond my

wolf

the portrait down carefully and searched the apartment for more

drawer, I found a small stuffed wolf, worn with age

Lily, Happy Birthday, Love

remember giving it to

- Victoria calling again. I silenced it, suddenly

done? What had

(Olivia's POV)

the ceremony, I stood before my mirror, assessing my appearance

critical eyes.

white dress and coat I'd chosen symbolized both mourning and purity in

elders would understand

soft waves around my

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was unusually calm, having moved beyond grief to cold