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Chapter 263

(Ethan's POV)

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"It is not scary to change your heart," Dr. Fletcher said quietly. "What is scary is that you are not brave enough to face it after changing your heart, and ultimately hurt two women."

I turned sharply from the window, my amber eyes narrowing at the healer's unexpected comment.

"What did you just say?" My voice came out low and dangerous.

Dr. Fletcher shifted uncomfortably under my gaze. The confidence he'd shown moments ago wavered visibly.

"I apologize, Alpha Stone. I spoke out of turn."

I didn't respond. Dr. Fletcher quickly left the room, relief evident in his hurried steps.

Alone in my private study, I paced the length of the room, the healer's words echoing in my mind. Changed heart? The very

suggestion was absurd.

My relationship with Olivia was complicated, yes, but it was based on possession, not affection. She was mine-my mate, the mother of my child. Nothing more.

And yet, the sight of her with Lucas Blackwood had triggered something primal within me. Something beyond mere territorial

instinct.

Had my heart truly changed? Was that even possible?

No. I dismissed the thought immediately. I was Alpha King Ethan Stone. I didn't waver in my convictions or my desires.

"Little Orange" Victoria was the one I wanted. She always had been.

(Olivia's POV)

The gentle hum of Lucas Blackwood's luxury SUV filled the silence between us as we drove through the darkened streets of

Shadow Creek. Occasionally, his gray eyes would flick toward me, concern

evident in their depths.

to rest," he said softly. "You

"I'll rest when I

That was one thing I

when I

the door. The night air was cool against my skin, carrying the scent of pine and

show you," he said as I

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hand paused on the doorknob. "What about

better if you see for

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his phone and showed me security footage from his Private Estate. The video showed

a message to Victoria

your involvement in illegal kidney acquisition

Connor

frantically across

breath caught in my

Lucas nodded grimly. "Watch."

then deleted the mention of murder from the final

to meet him and

is why he was so desperate to leave my estate," Lucas

"What do

thought for a moment, weighing our options. "Let

you sure?" Lucas's

he has evidence against Victoria,

adjust the video playback, his shoulder brushing against mine. The

me, and I found myself acutely aware of

a moment, neither of us

I pulled away slightly, breaking

security team release him discreetly," Lucas

the lingering warmth where our shoulders

(Connor's POV)

was perfect-spacious, luxurious, and most importantly,

checking my watch

the knock finally came, my heart leaped

the doorway, as beautiful and poised

dress. Beside her, holding

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