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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.

a clear command for me to leave. My wolf whined in

to see Orange Mom-"I

call my mother that," Olivia cut me off, her voice growing even colder. "You're

you."

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

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

emerald eyes flashed

your wolf 'always knew' I was your true mate? The very

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her arms, creating

cheap, Ethan. Tainted by years of betrayal and

My wolf whined pitifully, recognizing the

blindness," she continued, her voice

can bring her back."

I could respond, heavy footsteps approached from

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

my Alpha

he growled, his hazel eyes flashing with

but I forced it down.

is between me and my mate." James laughed coldly. "Your mate? You mean the woman you abandoned for

daddy

cut deep, each one a reminder

after learning the truth?" he continued, his

for a mere 48 hours? After all her

closer, his wolf

daughter Lily and killing the beloved Matriarch

and avenge Lily. Until you do,

James's words. I could see it in her eyes-her wolf had given up hoping

"Ethan?"

soft voice came from inside the ward. Evelyn Winters was

then narrowed with suspicion. "Mom,

called again, her voice weak but determined.

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