(Third person''s POV)
But Evelyn didn''t think of him, but James Knight. She remembered that this
adopted pack member was not blood-rted to her daughter, but he was better
than any biological sibling could have been.
"James."
"Here I am, Luna Evelyn." James Knight responded crisply.
He paused briefly as he brushed past Ethan Stone. Without any politeness, he
pulled out several high-denomination bills from his wallet and stuffed them into
Ethan''s suit pocket.
"Fare."
After stuffing it, he walked cheerfully towards Evelyn and the others. The four of
them walked into the entrance door withughter and harmony, leaving Ethan
alone in the cold night air.
He stood there, maintaining the same posture for a long time, his wolf whining
softly beneath his skin. The sound of theirughter echoed in the hallway, a stark
reminder of his istion.
Stepping inside, Olivia Winters immediately noticed the change. She hadn''t had
time to clean, so she contacted the territory management to find a cleaning
service.
It had been a while since she''d been back. Looking at the newly renovated
entrance hall and the elevator, James Knight, who had been there before, also
noticed and couldn''t help but sigh.
"Did your territory management suddenly grow a conscience?"
Olivia didn''t respond, but she had a feeling it was Ethan. Because Ethan knew
that after her mother was discharged from the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den,
Olivia wouldn''t continue living in Lucas ckwood''s territory, and would definitely
return to Maple Grove.
An old neighborhood where the sensor lights and elevators often broke down.
While climbing stairs might be okay for young wolves, Ethan worried about
Evelyn''s health.
He arranged for the best territory management to move in, renovating the
environment,mon areas, and elevators. He wanted to make Evelyn as
mother despite their estrangement.
The elevator doors opened to reveal piles of items on both sides. Maxwell Chen
stepped forward respectfully.
"Luna Evelyn, Miss Winters, these are the necessities that Alpha King Stone
personally purchased for Luna Evelyn."
He then handed over several
territory ownership certificates.
"These territories are specially
selected by Alpha King Stone for
Luna Evelyn, and they have been
transferred to Miss Winters'' name."
"Luna Evelyn and Miss Winters can move in whenever they wish."
Evelyn was touched, remembering
Ethan''s silent concern for her illness.
He had arranged the best moonlight
herb specialist and healing touch.
therapist, picked her up from the
medical den, and prepared att the
necessities she needed.
He was trying to make amends. However, she didn''t show it, only ncing at the
items before looking away.
"We''ll ept the things," she said. "Tell your Alpha Stone not to think he can be
forgiven by Olivia and me with just these things."
"This is what he owes my daughter!"
James took the territory certificates before Olivia could decide, and issued an
eviction order. He would take the things, but Ethan shouldn''t dream of softening
Evelyn and Olivia.
Maxwell, surprised at how easily they epted the gifts, took his leave after
James pressed the elevator button. His wolf sensed the underlying tension
despite their eptance.
As the elevator doors closed, Olivia didn''t contradict James, understanding his
feelings. He felt Ethan had hurt her during their five years together, and wanted
Ethan to pay for it all.
"Why be against resources?" James said, handing the territory certificates to
Olivia, who epted them.
Evelyn, worried about Lucas ckwood''s reaction, exined that epting the
gifts didn''t mean forgiving Ethan. Her voice carried the weight of years of
disappointment.
Lucas reassured her, saying that the
things were Olivia''s due as Ethan''s
true mate, regardless of their current
estrangement. His wolf remained
calm, understanding pack politics
better than most.
Lucas ckwood received a call from his beta, Thomas Griffin, asking whether to
send the moonlight herbs he had prepared. Noticing the already ample supply, he
declined.