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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

my child. I've failed

door, unable to look at Victoria any longer. The woman I had

now seemed like a stranger

my Black Alpha Overcoat swirling around

left Victoria standing there, her expression a mixture of

a mate to win back, and

(Olivia's POV)

my phone against my ear as I stirred the pot

herbs filled my cottage

are you feeling today?" I asked,

better?"

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

to regain your strength. The silver

of you."

sighed. "Hospital food isn't exactly

something for you. I have some

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if I came to you instead?" Lucas asked, his voice revealing his desire to dine with me rather than simply receiving food. "I've been cooped up in that hospital room for

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

course," I found myself saying. "I'll have dinner

than I expected, though still paler than usual.

he commented, following

to the pot on the stove.

help restore your strength."

his

an eyebrow in

the sound warm and genuine. "I live

The atmosphere was warm and

complicated lives. It felt good to laugh again, to enjoy simple conversation without the

just the food, but..... this." He gestured between

warmth that had nothing to do with the

up, Lucas reluctantly prepared

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

eyes lingering on mine for a moment longer than necessary. "I will. Goodnight,

left, I busied myself with tidying up the kitchen, his

in my

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