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"

"Let them have what they

turned away from the building, his shoulders

step away from Maple Grove felt like

relationship with Olivia.

him, mourning the

scent of his mate still lingered in

time together.

the window above, satisfaction

his point clear - Ethan's money

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

into her chair,

symbolism

a tangled

acknowledge as longing.

beneath her skin.

Lucas's presence provided comfort

pressure, his

contrast

desperate gestures. His wolf

projected calm, soothing

that helped ease

tension.

to Lucas, her voice

squeezed her hand

Ethan sat in

staring up

of Olivia's apartment.

wolf pressed against his

consciousness, desperate to return

to his mate.

echoed in his mind.

a physical blow. No

the

but he ignored it.

felt powerless.

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