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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.

was a clear command for me to leave. My wolf whined in distress, sensing the depth of her

to see Orange Mom-"I

her voice growing

you."

her disdain. I could see how deeply I'd wounded

has always recognized only you as my

emerald eyes flashed with

is exposed, suddenly your wolf 'always knew' I was your true mate? The very words I once

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her arms, creating another barrier between

is cheap, Ethan. Tainted by years of betrayal and

physical blow. My wolf whined pitifully, recognizing the truth

continued, her voice breaking slightly. "Nothing

can bring her back."

I could respond, heavy footsteps approached from

himself protectively before her. His russet- brown wolf rose to

to my Alpha

he growled,

I forced

Evelyn," I stated firmly. "This is between me and my mate." James laughed coldly. "Your mate? You mean the woman you abandoned for Victoria? The woman whose daughter died

playing daddy

one a reminder of

Victoria after learning the truth?" he

Detention Center for a mere 48 hours? After all

stepped closer, his wolf challenging

killing the beloved Matriarch

Lily. Until you do, you don't deserve

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

"Ethan?"

the ward. Evelyn Winters

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

her voice weak but determined. "Let him

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