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(Ethan's POV)

The sleek Midnight Maybach purred to a stop beneath the patient wing of Crescent Moon Medical Center. I stepped out, clutching

a woven basket filled with premium venison-Evelyn's childhood favorite, according to pack records I'd frantically searched

through last night.

My wolf paced anxiously beneath my skin, desperate to see Evelyn. But even more, it yearned for Olivia-my true Little Orange,

my mate, the woman I'd wronged so terribly.

The elevator doors slid open on the recovery floor, and I nearly collided with her. Olivia was heading downstairs, her chestnut

hair pulled back in a simple ponytail, her emerald eyes widening in surprise at my sudden appearance.

"Liv!" My voice carried unmistakable longing as I strode toward her.

I reached out instinctively, my wolf surging forward with the overwhelming desire to pull her into my arms. To reestablish our

mate bond. To make things right.

Now that I knew the truth-that Olivia was the real Little Orange-my emotions were a chaotic blend of rage at Victoria's years of deception and an almost desperate joy at finding my true childhood love.

"I need to talk to you," I said, my amber eyes searching her face. "Please, just give me a moment."

Olivia's reaction couldn't have been more different from what I'd hoped.

She physically recoiled from me, taking two quick steps backward. Her face hardened with cold rejection, her wolf retreating deep

within her as if my very presence was toxic.

"Ethan Stone, you're not welcome here." Her voice carried the unmistakable authority of a Luna despite our estrangement.

My

want to see Orange Mom-"I began, softening my

cut me off, her voice growing even colder. "You're unworthy. Leave. She doesn't want to

you."

pain in her eyes was matched only by her disdain. I could see how deeply I'd wounded her-wounds that

creeping into my voice. "My wolf has always recognized only you as my true mate. Even when my mind was deceived, my wolf

emerald eyes flashed

"Now that Victoria's deception is exposed, suddenly your wolf 'always knew' I was your true mate? The very words I once longed to hear

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crossed her arms, creating

cheap, Ethan. Tainted by years of betrayal and

wolf whined pitifully, recognizing the

blindness," she continued, her

can bring her back."

could respond, heavy footsteps approached from

Knight appeared, positioning himself protectively before her. His russet- brown wolf rose to

to my Alpha

some nerve showing up here," he growled, his hazel eyes flashing with

at his challenge, but I forced it down. This wasn't the time

"This is between me and my mate." James laughed coldly. "Your mate?

daddy

one a

what did you do with Victoria after learning the truth?" he

Detention Center for a mere 48

his wolf challenging mine despite the

killing the beloved Matriarch Evelyn

find evidence and avenge Lily. Until you

see it in her eyes-her wolf had given up hoping

"Ethan?"

inside the ward. Evelyn Winters was

surprise, then narrowed with suspicion. "Mom, you

called again, her voice weak but

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