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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.

leave. My wolf whined in distress, sensing the depth of

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

Olivia cut me off, her voice growing even colder.

you."

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

always recognized only you as

emerald eyes flashed with

suddenly your wolf 'always knew' I was your true mate? The very words I once longed to

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creating another

Tainted by years of betrayal

like a physical blow. My wolf

of your blindness," she continued, her voice

can bring her back."

I could respond, heavy footsteps approached from behind

protectively before her. His russet- brown wolf rose

to my

up here," he growled, his hazel eyes flashing with

I forced it down. This wasn't the time

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

daddy

deep, each one

did you do with Victoria after learning the truth?" he continued, his voice dripping

for a mere 48 hours?

closer, his wolf challenging mine

include harming your daughter Lily and killing the beloved Matriarch Evelyn

find evidence and avenge Lily. Until you

resolve visibly hardened at James's words. I could see it in her eyes-her

"Ethan?"

inside the ward. Evelyn Winters was calling for

eyes widened in surprise, then narrowed with suspicion. "Mom, you don't

her voice weak but determined. "Let

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