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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.

should try to rest," he

smile. "I'll rest when I

nodded, understanding without needing further explanation. That was one thing I

I

insisted on walking me to the door. The night air

he said as

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Lucas pulled out his phone and showed me security footage

a message to

in illegal

Connor

frantically across

breath caught in

Lucas nodded grimly. "Watch."

the mention of

meet him and

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

beside me, his expression grave. "What do you want to do

thought for a moment, weighing our options. "Let

you sure?" Lucas's

firmly. "If he has evidence against Victoria, we need to

adjust the video playback, his shoulder brushing against

myself

and for a moment, neither of us moved. A blush

as I pulled away slightly,

him discreetly," Lucas said, his voice slightly

trying to ignore the lingering warmth where our

(Connor's POV)

Moon Hotel was perfect-spacious, luxurious, and

checking my watch

finally came, my heart

in the doorway, as beautiful and poised

Beside her,

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