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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

tender.

this matter is closed," he stated, already

phone.

"But Ethan-"

Victoria," he cut me off firmly. "This ends now.

she showed restraint."

throbbed with pain. This

turning to leave. "And stay

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behind him with

rage consumed me. Olivia had manipulated the situation perfectly. She'd beaten me in front of Lucas Blackwood, humiliated me, and still emerged

Ethan's eyes.

Midnight Seduction Nightgown, its black silk cool against my bruised skin. Taking a seductive selfie

Ethan with the message: “Missing

tonight?"

response wasn't

an unknown

didn't you say you wouldn't let me

mocking tone filled me with dread.

had

you get this number?"

same way I got into the private dining room with

"I planned it."

what?" she interrupted. "Will protect you? He just left you alone, didn't he?"

a powerful enemy." Olivia's laugh was light, unconcerned. "I calculated exactly how

with confidence. "Nothing. Just like you could do nothing when I dragged you across

I screamed, my partially paralyzed

warned, her tone suddenly dangerous. "Next time, I might not be

The line went dead.

against the wall. It shattered,

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cottage at Maple Grove, Olivia Winters slept soundly, her

content and

had settled some of the

rare night of

(Olivia's POV)

my kitchen window

fresh

a stack of fluffy pancakes. The rare berries had cost

mother deserved something special.

into my Crystal-Infused

stay warm during the drive to Crescent Moon Medical

up when I entered her room. "Olivia!

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

shouldn't have!"

worth it," I insisted, setting up the small tray across

breakfast, I helped her into a wheelchair for our daily walk in the Silvercrest Medical Garden. The spring air was

near a small playground where two young pups were interacting-or rather, one was

her patient gown

"What's your name?"

in his matching gown, merely

away.

because my tummy gets sick sometimes," Ruby

"Is that why you're here

beside me. "She reminds

an eyebrow.

nodded. "Always trying to befriend the quiet ones.

boy everyone

called 'Ice Cube Brother'?"

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

were determined," Mom said, her eyes warm with reminiscence.

lunch, chattering away while he

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finished. "It took three months before he

offered the silent boy

hesitation, he accepted it.

pup, your wolf recognized kindred spirits who needed connection,"

with memories. "That compassion is still

Despite

everything."

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