I felt my fist connect with Ethan Stone''s jaw, the impact sending a satisfying jolt up my arm. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but the Silvercrest Alpha barely flinched.
His amber eyes shed with fury as he lunged at me, his wolf surging forward with territorial rage. I braced myself, absorbing the impact of his attack before shoving him back.
"What the hell do you think you''re doing?" I growled, grabbing his cor. “Forcing yourself on Olivia Winters?"
My gray eyes shed with protective fury. I could still smell her distress pheromones lingering in the night air.
Ethan''s lip curled into a snarl. "She''s my mate. This is none of your business, ckwood."
"Your mate?" Iughed coldly. "Is that how you treat your mate? By assaulting her in your car?"
I tightened my grip on his cor, my wolf bristling beneath my skin. "Olivia is my girlfriend now. My scent is on her. Stay away from her."
The lie came easily, my wolf instinctively wanting to protect her from this man who had caused her so much pain.
Ethan''s eyes widened, his wolf howling with rage at my im. "You''re lying."
"Am I?" I challenged, deliberately letting my scent mingle with the air around us. "Why don''t you ask her yourself?"
(Ethan''s POV)
My wolf howled with jealous rage at Lucas''s im. The thought of another Alpha- especially Lucas ckwood-touching my mate sent primal fury coursing through my veins.
I attacked him again, my fists connecting with his chest. "She''s mine!" I roared, my amber eyes glowing with dominance.
The sound of a car door opening caught my attention. Olivia had finally exited my damaged Midnight Maybach, her emerald eyes wide as she witnessed our confrontation.
She looked exhausted, her slender frame swaying slightly. Despite this, determination shed across her face as she reached for her Crystal-Studded Designer Handbag.
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Before I could react, she hurled it at me with surprising force. It struck me squarely in the
back.
"Leave!" she shouted, her voice hoarse but firm. "Just leave, Ethan!"
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Her emerald eyes shed with determination, though I could sense her wolf was weakened from our earlier struggle.
Both Lucas and I rushed toward her, but she deliberately stepped away from me. Instead, she leaned into Lucas''s arms, her wolf seeking his protection.
The sight of her choosing another Alpha over me sent a wave of cold fury through my body. My wolf howled in anguish, refusing to ept what was happening.
"Take me home," she whispered to Lucas, her voice barely audible but carrying the weight of
her decision.
I stood frozen, watching as my mate chose another wolf over me. The imprint of her hand still
burned on my cheek, a physical reminder of her rejection.
(Olivia''s POV)
Lucas guided me into my apartment at Maple Grove, his strong arm supporting my waist. My
legs felt weak, my wolf still agitated from the confrontation with Ethan.
"Sit," Lucasmanded gently, leading me to the couch. "I''ll make you some tea.”
I watched as he moved efficiently around my small kitchen, finding the moonberry tea and
honey without needing direction. His powerful Alpha presence filled my apartment, but unlike
Ethan''s suffocating dominance, Lucas''s energy felt protective, respectful.
"Thank you," I said as he handed me the steaming mug. "For everything."
My hands trembled slightly as I reached into my pocket and pulled out several dark strands of
hair. “I managed to pull these from Ethan''s head during our struggle in the car." Lucas raised an eyebrow, his gray eyes curious but not judgmental.
"I need you to arrange a blood test between Ethan Stone and Emma Frost," I exined, my
voice steady despite my exhaustion.
I didn''t borate further, and to his credit, Lucas didn''t ask for exnations. He simply
nodded, his wolf responding to my need with protective loyalty.
"Consider it done," he said, his deep voice reassuring.
He studied my face, noting my evident exhaustion. My wolf''s energy was clearly depleted, my
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body running on thest reserves of adrenaline.
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