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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.

wheeled me inside, his movements efficient rather

tender.

and ensure this matter is closed," he stated, already pulling out

phone.

"But Ethan-"

he cut me off firmly. "This ends now. You provoked Olivia, and

she showed restraint."

with pain. This was his idea of

ordered, turning to leave. "And stay

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behind him

the situation perfectly. She'd beaten me in front of Lucas Blackwood, humiliated me, and

Ethan's eyes.

its black silk cool against my

it to Ethan with the

tonight?"

response wasn't from

displaying an unknown

say you wouldn't let me

me with dread.

predator who had cornered

did you get

into the private dining room

"I planned it."

Ethan-" "Ethan what?" she interrupted. "Will protect you? He just left you alone, didn't he?" The truth of her words

I spat. "But you've made a powerful enemy." Olivia's laugh was light, unconcerned. "I calculated exactly how much force to use, you know. Just enough to hurt your pride without crossing

can you do to me?" she continued, her voice dripping with confidence. "Nothing. Just

my partially paralyzed body trembling with

Victoria," Olivia warned, her tone suddenly dangerous. "Next time, I might

The line went dead.

hurled my phone against the wall. It shattered, pieces scattering across the

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at Maple Grove,

content and

had settled some of

rare night of peaceful

(Olivia's POV)

kitchen window as I carefully

fresh

pancakes. The rare berries had cost

mother deserved something special.

my Crystal-Infused Thermal Food

warm during the drive to Crescent Moon

when I entered

morning, Mom," I said, kissing her cheek. "I brought your favorite." Evelyn Winters' eyes widened at the sight of the

shouldn't have!"

I insisted, setting up the small tray

for our daily walk in the Silvercrest Medical Garden. The spring air was fresh, carrying the scent of blooming

interacting-or

I'm Ruby!" the little girl announced, her patient

"What's your name?"

boy, thin and pale in his matching gown, merely glanced at her

away.

tummy gets sick

"Is that

mother chuckled softly beside me. "She reminds

raised an

she nodded. "Always trying to befriend the

boy everyone

called 'Ice Cube Brother'?"

memory made me smile. "Marcus. He wouldn't talk

you were determined," Mom said,

you'd sit with him at lunch, chattering away while

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finished. "It took three months before he finally spoke to

the silent boy a

hesitation, he accepted it.

a pup, your wolf recognized kindred spirits

eyes misty with memories. "That compassion is

Despite

everything."