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(Emma's POV)

"No." I shook my head without hesitation, keeping my eyes fixed on Ethan.

I knew what would happen if I told the truth. Mom had warned me many times about our "special treatments." I'd lose

everything-my home, my status, and most importantly, Alpha Ethan Stone's protection.

I clung tighter to Ethan's arm, feeling the strong muscles beneath his sleeve. He was power and safety. He was the Alpha King of

the Silvercrest Pack.

"Emma, are you sure?" Ethan asked gently, his amber eyes searching mine. "You can tell me anything, sweetheart. I'll always

protect you."

I nodded firmly, making sure my face showed no doubt. "I'm sure, Daddy. Mommy never hurts me."

The words tasted bitter in my mouth, but I kept my expression innocent. I learned long ago how to lie convincingly.

"See?" Mom's voice came from behind Ethan, sounding relieved and hurt at the same time. "How could you believe such terrible

things about me?"

I pressed my face against Ethan's chest so no one could see my expression. I didn't want to look at the man on the floor who

claimed to be my real father.

(Connor's POV)

Rage surged beneath my skin as I watched my daughter lie to protect Victoria. My wolf snarled inside me, desperate to break free

and protect our pup.

"Emma, you don't have to be afraid anymore," I urged, softening my voice as I addressed my biological daughter. "I'm your real

father, and I promise I'll protect you. Just tell the truth about what Victoria has done to you."

Emma's small face contorted with anger and fear. She shook her head vehemently, pressing herself closer to Ethan Stone.

"No! You're lying! Alpha Ethan is my daddy!" Tears streamed down her face as she buried herself deeper into Ethan's protective embrace. "I don't want any other daddy!"

Each word was like a knife to my heart. This was my flesh and blood rejecting me completely. The bond that should have existed between us had been severed by Victoria's manipulation.

Ethan's powerful arms enveloped Emma's small frame. "It's okay, Emma. I'm right here," he murmured, his eyes cold as they

met mine over her head.

I saw something flicker in Emma's eyes beneath her tears. Even at her young age, she understood power. Ethan Stone was the Alpha King, the most powerful wolf in the Northern Territory. I was just a disgraced wolf with a criminal record.

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at me, his voice dangerous. "Security, get him out

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the opportunity presented by Emma's performance. Tears welled in her eyes as

trembling dramatically.

you believe such terrible accusations?" she sobbed, her voice breaking perfectly.

at the Crescent Moon

observing the scene with calculating emerald eyes. She recognized, as I did, how Ethan's

rebuilt

down despite the pain shooting through my ribs. "It

barefoot in the snow. How do you

earnest explanation. "That day, I had a terrible migraine. I

on her forehead. “Emma ran outside to find help, forgetting her shoes

right,” Emma chimed in immediately, her voice small but determined. "Mommy was sick. I was trying to

help her."

my stomach turn. How

they were ever

growled, wincing as pain shot through my ribs. "The video shows Victoria dragging Emma

to stay

his security team. "Take him to Shadowfall

properly through pack law."

struggled to stand, knowing what awaited me in

the guards reached for me, Olivia stepped forward. Her own security detail flanked her

(Olivia's POV)

I stated firmly, locking my emerald eyes with Ethan's amber ones. "And if you

the entire Northern Territory learns that Emma isn't your

watched Ethan's face carefully, noting the flicker of concern that passed through his

himself protectively in front of Emma, shielding her from the painful truth. "Olivia, please," he pleaded,

this to the child. She's innocent in all

moment, I almost wavered. Emma was just a child, manipulated by Victoria just as Ethan

died while

innocent?" I retorted,

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name of our deceased daughter hit Ethan like a physical

shoulders slumping slightly. "You're right," he admitted quietly. "I failed Lily. But please,

Victoria

the years since Lily's death, Ethan

our daughter so directly.

let sentiment cloud my judgment. I turned my attention to Victoria, who watched our

razor-sharp. "Prove it. If

charges."

slightly as she quickly calculated her options. I could almost see

carefully composed expression.