I clutched the paternity test results in my hands, my emerald eyes shing with determination. The clinical words on the page burned into my mind: "Blood type ipatibility confirmed. Subject A cannot be the biological father of Subject B.”
My wolf paced restlessly beneath my skin, hungry for justice.
"After all these years," I whispered, carefully folding the document.
I ced it alongside Lily''s death certificate in my Crystal-Studded Designer Handbag. These
papers were my weapons now.
Lucas watched me from across my living room, his gray eyes filled with concern.
"What will you do with this information?" he asked.
I met his gaze without hesitation. "I''m going to expose them both at the ceremony.
The entire pack will know that Victoria has been lying for years."
"They''ll try to stop you," Lucas warned, leaning forward. "Ethan won''t let you humiliate him
publicly."
"Let them try," I replied, my voice cold as ice. "I''ve lost everything that mattered to me. What
more can they take?"
My wolf growled in agreement, no longer afraid. We had been broken and rebuilt stronger.
"I''ll be nearby if you need me," Lucas offered, his protective instinct evident.
I smiled, genuinely touched by his concern. "Thank you, but this is my battle to fight."
My wolf howled within me, sensing that the time for justice was approaching. For Lily. For everything we had endured.
(Matriarch Evelyn''s POV)
The dining room at Stone Estate was bathed in golden light as I shared dinner with Olivia. Despite my failing memory, I could still recognize the pain behind her brave face.
"The venison is particrly good tonight," Imented, cutting my meat. "You should eat
more, dear. You''re much too thin."
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Olivia smiled gratefully. "I''ll try, Grandmother."
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The doors swung open suddenly. Ethan strode in with his father, Richard. I noticed how Olivia''s
body tensed immediately, her eyes fixed firmly on her te.
"Grandmother," Ethan greeted, bending to kiss my cheek. "You look well today."
I didn''t return his smile. "What brings you here, Ethan? You rarely join us for dinner these days."
Richard cleared his throat loudly. "We''vee to discuss the formal marking ceremony with
Victoria Frost."
My hand tightened around my fork. "I will not attend a false mating ceremony," I dered
firmly. "Olivia is your true Luna."
Ethan''s jaw tightened visibly. “Grandmother, we''ve discussed this. Victoria and I-
"Have disrespected packw and tradition," I cut him off sharply. "My answer remains no."
Ethan''s amber eyes shed with frustration, his wolf bristling beneath the surface. "The ceremony will proceed regardless," Richard stated coldly. "The date is set for the 26th.
Emma will be formally acknowledged as part of the Stone bloodline."
I straightened in my chair, feeling my wolf''s ancient power stir within me. "The moon phase is
spiritually inauspicious. I will not attend."
My wolf knew something was wrong. Even with my failing memory, I could sense the
wrongness of this union.
After they left, I turned to Olivia, suddenly feeling clearer than I had in months. "You should stay with me that day, Olivia. I sense conflict approaching."
She squeezed my hand gently. "I have responsibilities at Canis Enterprises. But thank you for
your concern."
I could see the determination in her eyes. Whatever she nned, I prayed the Moon Goddess
would protect her.
(Victoria''s POV)
My elegant living room at Rosewood Haven was filled withughter as I celebrated with Ethan and Emma. After years of patience and careful nning, everything was falling into ce.
"Do
you
like it, Daddy?" Emma twirled in her new dress, her eyes shining with adoration. Ethan smiled, though I noticed it didn''t quite reach his eyes. "You look beautiful, Emmy."
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I sipped my champagne, savoring the moment. Soon, I would be officially
recognized as the Alpha''s chosen mate. The Luna position that should have been mine years ago.
"Will youe to my training den when other pups have their fathers visit?"
Emma asked innocently, climbing onto Ethan''sp.
I saw how he stiffened, a sh of something crossing his features. Guilt, perhaps? His wolf whined softly.
"Of course he will," I answered quickly, shooting Ethan a warning nce. "Won''t you, darling?"
Ethan nodded mechanically. "Yes, of course."
He checked his Alpha Phone, frowning slightly. "I need to make a call. Excuse me."
I watched him step onto the terrace, my wolf''s instincts on high alert. Something was bothering him.
"Mommy, when will I officially be a Stone?” Emma asked, breaking my concentration.