Chapter 349
I hesitated, torn between my rage at Victoria and my love for Emma. Emma had just recovered from a serious kidney transplant.
The stress could compromise her health.
“Please, Daddy,” Emma begged, her wolf whining through our pack bond.
I sighed deeply, then nodded. “Alright, Emma. I’ll help.”
I caught a flash of triumph in Victoria’s eyes before it was replaced by grateful relief. Emma was her weapon against Olivia—
against me.
“Thank you, Daddy! I love you most!” Emma kissed my cheek.
Victoria moved closer, releasing submissive pheromones to appeal to my Alpha instincts.
I shifted away, putting Emma between us like a shield. My wolf growled softly in warning, making my cold distance clear.
After Emma fell asleep, I stepped outside to make calls. I didn’t notice Victoria slipping her Alpha Phone onto a shelf, its
recording function activated.
I called James Knight. “Take down all trending topics about Victoria on the pack networks. Arrange for elite enforcers to protect
Emma.”
James was silent for a moment. “You’re protecting Victoria now? After everything?”
“I’m protecting Emma,” I corrected sharply. “She’s just an innocent pup.” 2
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“That’s strange,” I muttered, scrolling through my phone. “All the posts about Victoria have disappeared.”
My mother looked up, eyes narrowing. “What do you mean?”
I showed her my screen. “The videos, the news about her detention–it’s all gone.”
Evelyn’s face darkened. “Ethan. He’s protecting her again.”
I didn’t contradict her, though I suspected Ethan was actually protecting Emma. Still, the result was the same–Victoria escaping
accountability again.
“Don’t worry about it, Mom,” I said. “Focus on getting better.”
Inwardly, I steeled myself. I could no longer rely on Ethan for justice for Lily. I would have to do it myself.
Later, I visited Connor Blackthorn’s old den. Despite exhaustive searches, I found nothing proving Victoria’s involvement in
Lily’s death.
Outside, I found Victoria leaning against a black car, waiting for me.
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“Still searching for evidence?” she taunted. “You won’t find any.”
I moved to walk past, but she blocked my path.
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“Don’t think that just because Ethan knows you’re Little Orange, he’ll be biased toward you,” she said venomously. “We have
Emma. You just weren’t as lucky; your daughter died so young.”
She showed me a video of Ethan comforting Emma. “See how much Ethan loves Emma?”
The tender scene was exactly what Lily had always longed for but never received. My heart clenched painfully.
Victoria watched my reaction with satisfaction. “Emma will always come first for him. Not you, not your dead daughter-”
The slap caught her off guard, sending her stumbling backward. My emerald eyes flashed dangerously. 1
“If you ever act shameless in front of me again,” I warned, “I’ll hit you every time.”
I walked away, but the encounter haunted me. Those tender moments between Ethan and Emma were a painful reminder of what
Lily had been denied.
Behind me, Victoria rubbed her cheek, a triumphant smile spreading across her face. Her wolf purred with satisfaction–she had
successfully wounded me emotionally.
At the medical center, I found Lucas Blackwood sitting beside my mother. He rose when I entered, his wolf projecting warm
greeting pheromones.
“You’re back early,” I said. “How was the Twin Bridges Territory?”
“Productive,” he replied. “But I cut the trip short when I heard about Evelyn’s condition.”
The silent understanding between us reminded me of his promise–I owed him an answer about joining his pack.
Evelyn watched with approval. “Why don’t you two go out for a while? I’m feeling better today.”
I hesitated, but nodded. “That sounds nice.”
My wolf welcomed the distraction from thoughts of Ethan and Victoria.
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I’m reading this and think: BITCH JUST BREAK YOUR MATE BOND AND SAY I’M NOT YOUR MATE ANYMORE!...
I swear to you if Olivia goes back to Ethan and not ends up with Lukas, I’ll drop this book....
Yes… Victoria is finally about to get caught up...
I can’t wait until Victoria finally gets caught up....
The story would be better if it didn’t drag on. Olivia’s character eh , sounds like a broken record...