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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.

tone shifting to one of forced patience. "This woman has repeatedly disrespected our family. She

him fully, my voice deadly

staff and pack members alike watching the confrontation with wide eyes. My father's face flushed with anger, but even he wouldn't challenge me directly- not when

off the enforcers, I spoke to Olivia over my

her voice cool and distant. "I don't

stung, but I understood it. I had failed to protect her when it mattered

it," I said

humiliated Victoria, disrupted Emma's ceremony, and now she's interfering with family

family too," I

to my father for direction, clearly torn between his

authority.

I commanded

disappearing down

jaw clenched with barely contained

isn't over," he warned before stalking

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the distance she

Grandmother?"

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

by side yet worlds apart as we

news.

(Olivia's POV)

as we waited outside the emergency

away, the

room doors,

with worry for Matriarch Evelyn, the

shown me genuine kindness.

had briefly explained what happened-how she had discovered Lily's

the shock. The thought of her learning

made my heart

I said softly, breaking

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

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