determined to reim what he still considered his.


    Suddenly, a loud bang echoed on the car window. Through the tinted ss, I could make out a tall figure standing outside.


    “Ethan Stone, let Olivia Winters go!" Themanding Alpha voice belonged to Lucas


    ckwood.


    A glimmer of hope sparked in my despairing eyes. Despite knowing the soundproofing would likely muffle my cries, I called out. "Lucas, save me!"


    My plea only fueled Ethan''s rage, his wolf howling with jealous fury. He intensified his assault,


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    his grip tightening painfully.


    "He can''t save you!" Ethan growled. "Olivia Winters, you are mine!"


    +8 Points


    He kissed me again, determined to silence me and erase Lucas ckwood''s name from my lips, his wolf desperately trying to reestablish dominance over his mate.


    (Lucas''s POV)


    I had received an anonymous text message about Ethan''s presence at Maple Grove.


    Something about the message had set my wolf on edge, urging me to investigate


    immediately.


    When I arrived, my enhanced senses detected Olivia''s distress pheromones even through the


    vehicle''s specialized instion. The car was rocking slightly, and I could hear muffled protests


    from inside.


    My wolf surged forward with protective rage. I pounded on the window with Alpha strength,


    calling out Ethan''s name.


    "Ethan Stone, let Olivia Winters go!"


    There was no response, but my wolf''s hearing caught Olivia''s faint cry for help. The sound of her voice calling my name triggered something primal within me.


    The tinted windows prevented me from seeing clearly inside, but I knew I needed to act quickly. I rushed to my own vehicle and retrieved a fire extinguisher from the trunk.


    Without hesitation, I swung the heavy metal canister at the window with all my werewolf strength. The specialized ss was designed to withstand significant force, but it was no


    match for an enraged Alpha.


    The window shattered with a satisfying crash, ss shards flying inward.


    (Olivia''s POV)


    The sound of shattering ss filled the car. In an instant, Ethan''s demeanor changed. Despite


    his rage, his wolf''s protective instincts took over, and he shielded my body with his


    own.


    I felt him flinch as ss shards embedded themselves in his back. The scent of his blood filled the confined space, metallic and sharp.


    Before I could process what was happening, Lucas had reached through the broken window and unlocked the door. With impressive werewolf strength, he pulled Ethan out of the car.


    Ethan stumbled, momentarily disoriented by the sudden attack. Before he could regain his


    footing, Lucas''s fist connected with his face in a powerful punch.


    The two Alphas stood facing each other, their eyes glowing with challenge, their wolves bristling beneath their skin.


    * Points 2


    I realized I was wrapped in Ethan''s ck Alpha Overcoat. He must have ced it around me


    unconsciously during the chaos, his wolf''s protective instincts overriding his anger.


    I stepped out of the car, my emerald eyes zing with fury, my wolf howling for retribution.


    Without hesitation, I approached Ethan and pped him hard across the face, putting all my


    strength behind the blow.


    The sound echoed in the night air, and when I pulled my hand away, the imprint of my palm


    was clearly visible on his cheek.


    "Never touch me again,” I hissed, my voice trembling with rage.


    Ethan stood frozen, shock evident in his amber eyes. Not from the physical pain- a p from


    a she-wolf would hardly hurt an Alpha of his strength-but from the finality of my rejection.