To my astonishment, Ethan didn''t even look in my direction. His attention


    remained fixed on Olivia''s unconscious form cradled in his arms.


    "Dr. Bet," he said, his voice tight with emotion, "check Victoria''s injuries. I''m taking Olivia


    to the medical den."


    I couldn''t believe what I was hearing. "Ethan! You can''t leave me like this! She tried to kill me!"


    His amber eyes finally turned to me, filled with aplex mix of emotions I couldn''t fully decipher. "Dr. Bet will take care of you. I need to make sure Olivia gets proper medical


    attention."


    Without another word, he lifted Olivia into his arms and carried her toward the door.


    Fury and jealousy surged through me. How dare he prioritize her over me? After everything I''d done to discredit her, after all my careful nning, he was still choosing her?


    I pushed myself to my feet, intending to follow them, but Dr. Bet ced a firm hand on my


    shoulder.


    "Ms. Frost," he said, his voice carrying a note of warning, "the Alpha has given his instructions. Please sit down so I can examine your injuries."


    I red at the elderly healer, tempted to push past him. But I knew that would only damage


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    the innocent image I''d worked so hard to cultivate.


    "Fine," I said through gritted teeth, sinking back onto the sofa.


    As Dr. Bet cleaned and dressed my wounds, I forced myself to appear calm and


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    This setback was temporary. Ethan might be concerned about Olivia now, but once he had


    time to reflect on her violent behavior, he would see the truth-that she was unstable and


    dangerous.


    I would make sure of it.


    (Ethan''s POV)


    I carried Olivia''s unconscious form into the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, my heart pounding


    with a mixture of concern and confusion. The weight of her in my arms felt both familiar and


    strange-a reminder of what we once were to each other.


    "I need a private room," Imanded the startled staff. "And get Dr. Marcus Fletcher here


    immediately."


    A beta nurse hurried ahead of me, opening the door to one of the private suites reserved for


    pack leadership. Iid Olivia gently on the bed, my eyes drawn to the deep cut across her palm


    where the knife had sliced her during our struggle.


    Dr. Fletcher arrived momentster, his expression carefully neutral as he took in the scene.


    "Alpha King," he greeted me with a respectful nod. "What happened?"


    "She''s been sedated," I exined, not wanting to go into details. "I need you to check her


    thoroughly for any injuries. Particrly her hand."


    As the doctor examined Olivia, I paced the room, my thoughts in turmoil. The look in her eyes


    before she lost consciousness haunted me-pure hatred mixed with a profound sense of


    betrayal.


    Had I betrayed her? By protecting Victoria? By allowing Dr. Bet to sedate her?


    "The cut on her hand is deep but clean," Dr. Fletcher reported, interrupting my thoughts. "I''ve


    stitched and bandaged it. There are no other physical injuries that I can detect." Relief washed over me. "Thank you, Doctor. I''ll take her home now."


    "Are you sure that''s wise?" he asked cautiously. "Given her emotional state when


    she was sedated, perhaps she should remain here under observation."


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    I shook my head firmly. "No. She''ll be morefortable at home. With me."


    The doctor didn''t argue further, recognizing the finality in my tone.


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    I carried Olivia back to our residence, the ce we had once shared as true mates before grief and misunderstanding had driven us apart. Once inside, I took her to the bathroom, carefully removing her blood-stained clothes.


    With gentle hands, I bathed her, taking care not to disturb the bandage on her palm. Her skin felt soft and warm beneath my touch, stirring memories and desires I had long suppressed.


    After drying her, I dressed her infortable clothing and carried her to our bedroom. I tucked


    her beneath the covers, my fingers lingering on her cheek.


    Even in unconsciousness, her beauty took my breath away. The sedative had smoothed the lines of anger and grief from her face, making her look younger, more like the Olivia I had


    fallen in love with.


    Reluctantly, I pulled away and headed to the shower. The hot water helped clear my head and


    cool the desire that had stirred within me.


    What was happening to me? For years, I had maintained my distance from Olivia, convinced


    that our rtionship was beyond repair. Yet tonight, holding her, caring for her, had awakened


    something I thought long dead.


    At the same time, I couldn''t ignore my protective instincts toward Victoria. The sight of Olivia


    advancing on her with that knife had triggered a primal response in me-the need to prevent


    violence, to maintain order in my pack.


    I stepped out of the shower and dressed quickly, my thoughts still in disarray. Picking up my


    phone, I called Dr. Bet.


    "How is Victoria?" I asked without preamble.


    "Stable," the elderly healer replied. "The cut on her forehead required a few


    stitches, but there''s


    no concussion or other serious injury."


    "Good. Stay with her until she falls asleep, then you can leave."


    I ended the call and returned to the bedroom. Olivia hadn''t moved, her breathing


    deep and


    even. I hesitated for only a moment before sliding into bed beside her.


    Carefully, I drew her into my arms, her back against my chest. She fit perfectly


    against me, as


    she always had.


    A sense of calm settled over me as I watched her sleep. Whatever had happened between us,


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    whatever would happen tomorrow when she woke, this moment felt right.


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    Remembering her childhood fear of the dark, I left the lights dimmed before


    closing my eyes.