Chapter 342

"Mom, no,” I protested immediately. "You're still recovering. You shouldn't-"

"Mother knows her limits," she interrupted firmly, her eyes never leaving Ethan's face. "Some things are worth standing for."

Reluctantly, James and I helped her to her feet. She swayed slightly but steadied herself with our support. For a moment, she simply stared at Ethan, her eyes searching his face as if memorizing every feature.

Then, without warning, she slapped him.

The sound cracked through the night air like a gunshot. Ethan's head snapped to the side, more from surprise than force. When he turned back, his cheek bore the red imprint of her hand.

"Ethan Stone," my mother said, tears gathering in her eyes, "if I had known that saving you would bring so much pain to Liv, I

never would have done it."

Ethan stood frozen, his wolf momentarily submitting to the older she-wolf's fury. Confusion clouded his amber eyes as he processed her words.

Victoria's reaction was immediate and panicked. She forced her wheelchair between Ethan and my mother, her face contorted

with desperation.

"What are you talking about?" she demanded, her voice shrill. "You didn't save Ethan. My mother did!"

Jade Identity Pendant around her neck, holding it

yourself," she insisted, her fingers trembling. "You told me to

Orange."

"She's lying to

sharp with mockery. "If what you claim

amusement as his wolf recognized the scent of

visible with

back, and she began to slump in

faint. But before Ethan

Bennett was there, steadying her with

assured Ethan, his tone dry.

wheeled Victoria slightly aside, positioning himself between her and the others. His professional demeanor barely masked

distaste for her theatrics.

Ethan, her expression softening slightly. She

Instead, she began to speak quietly, her voice carrying memories only

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the hunters attacked," she began.

dead. When the

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