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had failed Lily in every possible way.

"I made the call," I admitted, my voice hollow. "I told Nathan to do whatever was

necessary to

save Emma."

I released Victoria's wrists and stepped back, unable to bear her touch any longer.

The weight

of my guilt was crushing.

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"I didn't know about Lily then," I continued. "But that's no excuse. I should have been there for her. I should have kept my promise."

Victoria reached for me, her eyes still wet with tears. "We both made mistakes, Ethan. But we

can make it right."

She took a tentative step toward me. "I'll go to Olivia. I'll apologize. I'll even atone with my life

if that's what she wants."

"No." My voice was firm, carrying the unmistakable command of an Alpha. "You will not

contact Olivia. Not now, not ever."

Victoria flinched at my tone. "But Ethan-”

"I will speak to her myself," I said, cutting her off. "I will formally mark her as my Luna, giving

her the legitimate status in the pack she deserves."

Victoria's eyes widened in shock. "What? But what about us? What about Emma?"

"Emma will always be important to me," I assured her. "But Olivia is my true mate, the mother

failed them both

look at Victoria any longer. The woman I

now seemed like a stranger

said simply, my Black Alpha Overcoat swirling around me as I strode

Victoria standing there, her expression a mixture of shock and

with her feelings now. I had a mate to

(Olivia's POV)

as I stirred the

rich aroma of herbs filled my cottage

asked, my emerald eyes reflecting genuine

better?"

the speaker. "The fever's gone, but I

slightly. "You need to eat to regain your

of you."

"Hospital food isn't

something for you. I

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came to you instead?" Lucas asked, his voice revealing his desire to dine with me rather than simply receiving food. "I've

Blackwood, Alpha of a rival pack, in my home was unusual

myself saying. "I'll have dinner ready in

an hour later. He looked better than I expected, though still paler than usual. His tall frame filled my doorway as I welcomed him

smells amazing," he commented,

the pot on the stove.

help restore your strength."

up his sleeves. "Can I

eyebrow in

the sound warm and genuine. "I live alone.

worked side by side, preparing the rest of the meal together. The atmosphere

our complicated lives. It felt good to laugh again, to enjoy simple conversation without the weight of grief and betrayal

this." He gestured between us. "It's been a long time since

warmth that had nothing to do with

up, Lucas reluctantly prepared to leave. "I should

the door, suddenly aware of how much I'd enjoyed his company. "Take care of yourself.

lingering on mine

myself with tidying up the

in my

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