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(Olivia's POV)'

Rain pounded against my windshield as I drove toward Stone Pack Enterprises headquarters. The wipers fought a losing battle against the downpour, much like my emotions battled

against the memories this place evoked.

I gripped the steering wheel tighter. No way was I going to Ethan's Moonlight Manor tonight.

The towering glass building of Stone Pack Enterprises.loomed ahead, its illuminated logo a beacon in the stormy darkness. Five years ago, I'd stood in front of these same doors, soaked to the bone and desperate.

Back then, I'd come begging for money to save our daughter's life.

The memory washed over me as vividly as the rain outside. I'd been turned away at reception, the woman's voice dripping with disdain as she informed me that "Miss Victoria Frost is Alpha Stone's girlfriend" and that I needed an appointment. When I refused to leave, security guards had dragged me out into the rain.

Standing on the sidewalk, clothes plastered to my skin, I'd sent Ethan a text message that still. made me cringe with shame: "Please. I'll do anything. Lily needs the treatment."

Maxwell Chen had eventually appeared with an umbrella, escorting me inside through a side entrance. Ethan had been cold, clinical, offering me a shower and change of clothes before we "discussed terms."

I'd complied, desperate for the money that might save our daughter.

An hour later, I left with a check and the receptionist's knowing smirk burning into my back.

Pulling into the parking garage, I pushed those memories aside. Today, I wasn't here to beg. I

was here to demand.

I texted Maxwell Chen: "I'm here to see Ethan regarding Connor Blackthorn." His response was immediate: "I'll meet you at the executive elevator."

Maxwell appeared exactly as I remembered him-impeccably dressed, expression neutral, the perfect assistant. If he recalled our last encounter, his face betrayed nothing.

"Miss Winters," he greeted with a slight bow. "Alpha Stone is expecting you at Moonlight

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Manor."

"I prefer to meet here," I replied firmly.

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Something flickered in Maxwell's eyes-surprise, perhaps but he simply nodded and led me

to the elevator.

Ethan's office occupied the entire top floor, a testament to his power and status. Floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the city, though tonight they

only

reflected the storm's fury.

Ethan stood when I entered, his amber eyes narrowing slightly.

"I expected you at Moonlight Manor," he said, his deep voice sending an

unwelcome shiver

down my spine.

"I prefer neutral ground," I replied coolly.

He studied me for a moment, then turned to Maxwell. "Have dinner delivered here instead."

Maxwell nodded and disappeared, leaving us alone.

Ethan gestured to the seating area. “Please, sit."

I remained standing. "I'm here about Connor Blackthorn."

"And I invited you to dinner," he countered, his tone hardening slightly. "We can discuss

business afterward."

Before I could respond, Maxwell returned with several staff members carrying covered dishes. The rich aroma of venison filled the air as they set up an elaborate meal on Ethan's conference

table.

My stomach betrayed me with a quiet growl. I recognized the dishes immediately- venison medallions with moonberry sauce, roasted root vegetables, and forest mushroom risotto. All

my favorites from Amber Crest Restaurant.

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"You remembered," I said before I could stop myself.

Something softened in Ethan's expression. "Of course."

The intimacy of the moment unsettled me. During our marriage, we'd rarely shared meals

busy with

and Emma.

he said, pulling out a chair

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my expression neutral despite the delicious

manipulation-using my hunger

is your mother?" Ethan asked as he

curtly. "Connor Blackthorn's retrial

smoothly. "Tell me about your work

him, surprised he knew

know what's happening in my territory,"

"Especially

"I'm not here to discuss my personal

eyes fixed on me intently. "Then let's discuss

of Lucas made my spine stiffen. "There's nothing to

deceptively casual.

attentive to my

with a sharp clink. "This

leave, but Ethan was faster, moving to

me as

he said softly, reaching for

pull away, but he held firm, drawing me into a brief embrace.

body against mine triggered something deep within my wolf-a

was

away, heart

me help you with Connor Blackthorn," Ethan offered, his voice

it repaying

my head. "I

"Why not?"

I said bluntly. "You'll protect

justice for Lily."

jaw tightened at the accusation. "That's

it?" I challenged. "You've made your priorities clear, Ethan. Victoria and Emma

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They always have."

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masked by Alpha

you want

from me, Olivia?"

Connor Blackthorn's

to kill you," Ethan growled,

"You lost the right to protect me

you

abandoned me and Lily."

sharp and cutting. Ethan's

with an emotion

I couldn't-wouldn't-name.

finally said. "I'll make

but I kept my expression neutral. "Thank

to leave, eager to escape the confusing mix of emotions his presence

displaying "Silvercrest Pack Medical Den."

spine

Winters?" Sarah Jenkins' voice was professionally

mother has

emergency. Her condition is

beneath my feet.

with

quickly."

years ago. Another emergency. Another loved one

away.

Lily.

sank into the nearest chair, phone clutched in my

beside me instantly, concern

whispered, voice breaking.

the phone from my hand. "This

Stone. Prepare

team for Evelyn

me to my feet. "I'll

I let him guide me to

small of my

back.

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drive to the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den passed in

foreign and familiar-a reminder of

to each other.

us at the entrance, her professional demeanor softening