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As I strode toward the emergency area, raised voices caught my attention. Turning a corner, I found a scene that made my wolf surge with protective rage.

(Ethan's POV)

Olivia stood with her back against the wall, her small frame dwarfed by my father's imposing presence. Elder Richard Stone loomed over her, his face contorted with anger.

"You have no right to be here!" he snarled. "After your disgraceful behavior at the banquet, you should be groveling for forgiveness, not parading around as if you still matter to this family!"

Olivia's emerald eyes flashed defiance despite her obvious exhaustion. "I'm here for Matriarch Evelyn. Nothing else matters right now."

My father's face darkened dangerously. "You dare speak to me with such disrespect? I was Alpha of this pack before you were born, girl!"

"And I am Matriarch Evelyn's granddaughter by mating," Olivia replied steadily. "I won't leave

until I know she's alright."

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Elder Richard turned to the two enforcers flanking him-Marcus Blackwell and Dominic Walsh, both known for their brutal efficiency.

"Remove her," he ordered coldly. "Use whatever force necessary."

Marcus stepped forward, his meaty hand reaching for Olivia's arm. Dominic moved to her

other side, effectively trapping her.

Something primal and protective erupted within me. In three long strides, I crossed the space between us, inserting myself between Olivia and the enforcers.

"Stand down," I commanded, my Alpha authority radiating through the room.

Marcus froze, his hand still outstretched. Dominic took a cautious step back, recognizing the dangerous glint in my eyes.

forced patience. "This

to face him fully, my voice deadly quiet. "No one

father's face flushed with anger, but even he wouldn't

eyes off the enforcers, I spoke

replied, her voice cool and distant. "I don't

but I understood it. I had failed to protect

it,"

father's eyes narrowed at our exchange. "This is absurd. She publicly humiliated Victoria, disrupted Emma's ceremony, and now she's interfering with

I reminded him. "And she

and Dominic looked to my father for direction, clearly torn

authority.

us," I commanded

down the corridor. My

jaw clenched with barely

he warned before stalking

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Olivia, careful to maintain the distance she

Grandmother?"

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her expression guarded. "Dr. Bennett and Dr. Fletcher are

uncomfortable silence, standing side by side yet worlds apart

news.

(Olivia's POV)

by like hours as we waited

length away, the distance between

emergency room doors, refusing to acknowledge his

for Matriarch Evelyn, the

shown me genuine kindness.

happened-how she had discovered Lily's grave

The thought of her learning about Lily's

made my heart

loved Lily very much," I said softly, breaking the

turned to me, surprise evident in his expression. "I

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