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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.

authority, I entered Olivia's apartment. Her scent hit

immediately -

a combination that made my wolf

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

frame remained fresh despite the passing of

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

tracing the child's face. Something about

a memory just beyond

whispered, my wolf howling with

down carefully and

small stuffed wolf, worn with age

"To Lily,

remember giving it to her. But

again. I

I done? What had I

(Olivia's POV)

the ceremony, I stood before my

critical eyes.

I'd chosen symbolized both mourning and purity in

would

in soft waves around my shoulders. My emerald eyes were

no longer

test results into my

wolf was unusually calm, having moved beyond grief