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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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performance. Tears welled in her

trembling dramatically.

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

her teacher at the Crescent Moon

emerald eyes. She recognized, as I did, how Ethan's trust

rebuilt through Emma's

despite the pain shooting through my ribs.

Emma to stand barefoot in the

explanation. "That day, I had

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

determined. "Mommy was sick. I was trying

help her."

way they delivered their story made my stomach turn. How many times had Victoria coached Emma on what

were ever

I growled, wincing as pain shot through my ribs. "The

her to stay

to his security team. "Take him to Shadowfall

properly through pack law."

struggled to stand, knowing what awaited me in that place.

guards reached for me, Olivia stepped forward. Her own security

(Olivia's POV)

stated firmly, locking my

charges against him, I'll make sure the entire Northern Territory

the air between us. I watched Ethan's face carefully, noting the flicker

shielding her from the painful truth. "Olivia, please," he

the child.

child, manipulated by Victoria just

daughter-Lily, who had died while Ethan lavished attention on

innocent?" I retorted,

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of our deceased daughter hit Ethan like a physical blow. I

shoulders slumping slightly. "You're right," he

for what Victoria

all the years since Lily's death, Ethan had never acknowledged his failure

our daughter so directly.

couldn't afford to let sentiment cloud my judgment. I turned my attention to Victoria,

so much," I challenged, my voice razor-sharp. "Prove it. If you truly care about Emma's wellbeing, you'll let

charges."

as she quickly calculated her options. I could almost

carefully composed expression.