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"He attacked me like a wild animal!" I sobbed, clutching Ethan's arm as tears streamed down

my

face. "She knew I couldn't defend myself with my paralyzed legs!"

My wolf whimpered pathetically inside me, playing up our victimhood. The bruises

on my face were already darkening, and I made sure to wince dramatically whenever I shifted in my

wheelchair.

"She dragged me across the floor by my hair," I continued, voice breaking. "Slammed my head

against the wall. Called me horrible names!"

I looked up at Ethan through tear-soaked lashes, expecting to see his amber

eyes darkening with protective rage. Instead, his expression remained eerily calm, almost detached.

"Are you even listening?" I demanded, my voice rising with hysteria. "Your mate tried to kill

me!"

Ethan's jaw tightened. "I heard you, Victoria."

His wolf's energy remained controlled, contained. Not at all the reaction I'd anticipated.

"And?" I prompted, squeezing his arm harder.

"And you provoked her," he stated flatly. "Again."

I recoiled as if slapped. "What?”

"Victoria, two years ago I told you to stay away from Olivia and not appear in her territory," he said coldly. "Yet you deliberately sought her out today."

Horror dawned as I realized Ethan was siding with Olivia.

"You had bodyguards," he continued, his voice hardening. "Who conveniently waited outside

while you requested a 'private conversation' with my mate."

"I was trying to make peace!" I protested.

Ethan's laugh was short and bitter. "We both know that's not true."

My wolf bristled beneath my skin, indignation rising. "I'm pressing charges," I declared. "The Northern Territory Enforcers will—”

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"Will what?" Ethan interrupted. "Arrest the Luna of Silvercrest Pack based on your word

alone?"

Dr. Samuel Wilson chose that moment to enter with my medical report. I straightened, anticipating vindication.

"The examination is complete, Alpha King," Dr. Wilson said professionally. "Miss Frost's

injuries are superficial-bruising to the face and torso, minor contusions. Nothing that qualifies as even light injuries under Northern Territory werewolf law."

My mouth fell open in shock. "That's impossible! I'm in agony!"

Dr. Wilson's expression remained neutral. "The pain you're experiencing is likely due to your pre-existing condition, not today's altercation."

Fury bubbled inside me. That b***h Olivia had calculated everything perfectly- hurting me enough to satisfy her revenge while staying just under the legal threshold for assault charges.

"This is outrageous," I hissed. "I demand a second opinion!"

"Victoria, don't make a fuss," Ethan said with finality. "I'll take you home to rest. I'll handle the

Territory Enforcers' report."

My wolf snarled internally but submitted to the Alpha's command. I nodded stiffly, swallowing

my rage.

"Thank you, Ethan," I managed, voice honeyed despite my fury. "You're always so good to me."

Ethan's expression remained unreadable as he wheeled me toward the exit.

The drive to Rosewood Haven passed in tense silence. My mind raced with plans for revenge,

each more vicious than the last. Olivia Winters would pay for this humiliation.

arrived, Ethan personally wheeled me inside, his movements efficient rather

tender.

call the Enforcers and ensure this matter is closed," he stated,

phone.

"But Ethan-"

"This

she showed restraint."

face throbbed with pain.

to leave. "And stay away from

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closed behind him with

She'd beaten me in front of Lucas

Ethan's eyes.

wolf howled with fury inside me. I changed into my Midnight Seduction Nightgown, its black silk

it to Ethan with the

tonight?"

wasn't from

rang, displaying an unknown number.

didn't you say

me with dread. Her

who had cornered its

you get this number?" I

into the private dining room with you,"

"I planned it."

interrupted. "Will protect you? He just left

Olivia's laugh was light, unconcerned. "I calculated exactly how much force

she continued, her voice dripping with confidence. "Nothing. Just

b***h!" I screamed, my partially paralyzed body

Olivia warned, her tone suddenly dangerous.

The line went dead.

I hurled my phone against the wall. It shattered, pieces

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in her cottage at Maple Grove, Olivia Winters

content and

by the night's events. The victory had settled some of the

a rare

(Olivia's POV)

through my kitchen window as

fresh

a stack of fluffy pancakes. The rare

mother deserved something special.

breakfast into my Crystal-Infused Thermal

during the drive to Crescent Moon Medical

up when I entered her room. "Olivia! What a lovely

your favorite." Evelyn Winters' eyes

shouldn't have!"

up the

in the Silvercrest Medical Garden. The spring

playground where two young pups were interacting-or rather, one was attempting to

her patient gown fluttering as she bounced

"What's your name?"

and pale in his matching gown, merely glanced at

away.

my tummy gets sick sometimes," Ruby continued,

his silence. "Is that why you're here

chuckled softly beside me. "She

an eyebrow.

nodded. "Always trying to befriend

boy everyone

called 'Ice Cube Brother'?"

me smile. "Marcus.

said, her eyes warm

with him at lunch, chattering away while he

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didn't,” I finished. "It took three

watched as Ruby offered the silent boy a small flower she'd picked. After

hesitation, he accepted it.

recognized kindred spirits

eyes misty with memories. "That compassion is still in you,

Despite

everything."

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