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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.

Alpha authority, I entered Olivia's

immediately -

and grief, a combination that made

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on the nightstand. The photograph showed a small,

fresh despite the passing of time werewolf tradition for honoring the

I stared at the image. If Lily was truly gone, why couldn't I remember her funeral? And if she wasn't, why would

fingers tracing the child's face. Something

memory just beyond my

wolf howling with a grief I

and searched the

found a small stuffed wolf, worn

read: "To Lily,

didn't remember buying it. I didn't remember giving it to her. But it was in

rang - Victoria calling again. I silenced

had I done?

(Olivia's POV)

the ceremony, I stood

critical eyes.

I'd chosen symbolized

The elders would understand the

fell in soft waves around my shoulders. My emerald

longer

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unusually calm, having moved beyond grief to cold