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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 apartment.

immediately -

and grief, a combination that made

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found Lily's Memorial Portrait on the nightstand. The photograph showed a small, frail

moonflowers surrounding the frame remained fresh despite the passing of time werewolf

image. If Lily was truly gone, why

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

memory just beyond

Lily?" I whispered, my wolf howling with a grief

set the portrait down carefully and searched the apartment for more evidence.

stuffed wolf,

Lily, Happy

didn't remember giving it to

calling again. I silenced it, suddenly unable to bear

had I done? What had I

(Olivia's POV)

stood

critical eyes.

coat I'd chosen symbolized

elders would understand the

fell in soft waves around my shoulders.

longer

Emma's paternity test results into my Crystal-Studded Designer Handbag. These papers would change

moved beyond grief to cold determination.

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