Chapter 381

James overheard and insisted on the products being delivered. "Evelyn doesn't

consume just any herbs."

"She prefers Lucas's gifts over Ethan's, which should be sent to the elder care

facility."

Thomas was instructed to send the items immediately. His loyalty to Lucas meant

swift execution of orders.

Downstairs, Ethan watched as the items he had bought were sent away. His wolf

retreated deeper within him as rejection cut through his chest.

James told him, "Ethan Stone, late affection is cheaper than grass. Neither Lily's

death nor the harm you caused Olivia can be reversed."

"Olivia will not forgive you, and Luna Evelyn will not forgive you. Everything you

do is in vain."

Ethan didn't reply, but didn't stop them from sending the things away. His amber

eyes tracked every movement as his carefully chosen gifts disappeared.

Soon, Thomas arrived with the same moonlight herbs. The irony wasn't lost on

anyone present.

Ethan's heart sank, his wolf retreating deeper within him. The message was clear

- Lucas's gifts were welcome, his were not.

The expensive herbs he'd personally selected were being replaced by identical

ones from his rival. His jaw clenched as he watched Thomas efficiently unload the

packages.

Chen approached cautiously, sensing his Alpha's

should we"

voice was hollow. "Let them have what they

from the building, his shoulders rigid with

felt like another nail in the coffin of

relationship with Olivia.

him, mourning the loss of what could have

his mate still lingered in his

time together.

watched from the window above, satisfaction evident in his

made his point clear -

Alpha's learning," he murmured to himself. "But it's too

settled into her chair, surrounded

of Ethan's. The symbolism wasn't lost on

emotions a tangled mess of anger, grief,

acknowledge as

beneath her skin.

Lucas's presence provided comfort

his

stark contrast

desperate gestures. His wolf

projected calm, soothing

helped

tension.

you," Olivia whispered to Lucas, her

her hand

sat in his

up at the

Olivia's

wolf pressed against his

consciousness, desperate to return

to his mate.

James's words echoed in his mind. Everything he did was

realization hit him like a physical blow. No amount of money,

could undo the damage

business, but he ignored

felt powerless.

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