I pulled her close, kissing her forehead. "Very soon, sweetheart. Just a few more days."
On the terrace, I could see Ethan pacing as he spoke on his phone. His shoulders were tense,
his free hand clenched into a fist.
"What's wrong with Daddy?" Emma whispered, following my gaze.
I forced a smile. "Nothing, darling. He's just busy with pack business."
But my wolf knew better. Ethan was still haunted by doubts about Lily. I needed to distract
him, keep him focused on our future.
When he returned, his expression was troubled. "I need to go," he said abruptly.
"But we were supposed to discuss the ceremony details," I protested, reaching for his arm.
He pulled away. "Tomorrow. I'll call you tomorrow."
I watched him leave, my triumph suddenly tasting bitter. He was going to her again. I could
sense it.
(Ethan's POV)
I drove to Maple Grove, my wolf restless beneath my skin. Maxwell's report had disturbed me
more than I wanted to admit.
Using my Alpha authority, I entered Olivia's apartment. Her scent hit me
immediately -
moonflowers and grief, a combination that made my wolf whine.
3/5
from Lucas: "Are you sure about this?"
I typed back quickly: "More sure than I've ever been."
With a deep breath, I grabbed my keys and walked out the door. My wolf moved
with purpose, no longer afraid of the confrontation ahead.
The time for hiding in the shadows was over. Today, I would step into the light and speak the truth, no matter the consequences.
With my head held high and my wolf's strength flowing through me, I drove towards the
Silvercrest Pack House, ready to confront the Alpha King with the truth that would shatter his
carefully constructed world.