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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

child. I've failed them

look at Victoria any longer. The woman I had

now seemed like a stranger

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

a mixture of

feelings now. I had a mate to win

(Olivia's POV)

my ear as I stirred the pot of venison

rich aroma of herbs filled my cottage at

today?" I asked, my emerald eyes reflecting genuine concern.

better?"

the speaker. "The fever's gone, but I still don't have much of

to eat to regain your strength. The silver poisoning took a lot

of you."

"Hospital food

prepare something for you. I have some

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his voice revealing his desire to dine with me rather than simply receiving food. "I've been cooped up in that hospital room for days. Some fresh air would

rival pack, in my home was unusual to say the least. But after everything we'd

myself saying. "I'll

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

amazing," he commented, following me to the

on the stove. "Venison stew with moonlight

help restore your strength."

rolled up his sleeves. "Can I

raised an eyebrow in surprise. "An

the sound warm and genuine. "I live alone. It

of the meal together. The atmosphere was warm and

about everything except pack politics and our complicated lives. It felt good to laugh again, to enjoy simple conversation without

"Not just the food, but..... this." He

that had nothing to

me clean up, Lucas reluctantly prepared

much I'd enjoyed his

lingering on mine for a moment longer than

left, I busied myself with tidying up

in my

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