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In the next second, my mother's pupils suddenly dilated. Her chest heaved violently as she glared at Ethan with

a fury I'd never seen before.

"You..." she rasped, her voice trembling with rage. The monitor beside her bed began beeping frantically as her

heart rate spiked.

She tried to continue, to curse the man standing in the doorway, but her words caught in her

throat as she gasped for air.

"Mom!" | shouted, panic seizing my chest. "Doctor, quickly check on my mother!"

Dr. Harrison Fletcher had just turned to leave, but at my cry, he spun around. His expression

shifted from professional calm to urgent concern in an instant.

"Get her back in!" he ordered the nurses, who immediately began wheeling my mother's bed

back toward the emergency room.

The last thing | saw was my mother's face, contorted with hatred as she stared at Ethan. Then

the double doors swung shut, cutting her from my view.

| whirled around to face Ethan, rage boiling through my veins. His presence had triggered this.

His very existence had nearly killed my mother.

"Get out!" | hissed through clenched teeth, my hands balled into fists at my sides.

Ethan's amber eyes widened slightly. For once, the mighty Alpha King looked taken aback,

perhaps even guilty.

"If there's anything | can help with, callanytime," he said quietly, his deep voice lacking its

usual commanding tone.

| didn't answer. | just stared at him, letting all my hatred and pain show in my eyes. My wolf snarled beneath my

skin, wanting to lunge at the man who had brought us nothing but

suffering.

He held my gaze for a moment longer before turning away. | watched his broad shoulders disappear down the

corridor, my body trembling with fury and fear.

Only when he was completely gone did | allow myself to collapse into the nearest chair, my

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head falling into my hands as tears threatened to spill over.

Lucas was besidein an instant, his arm wrapping around my shoulders. The gentle

pressure of his hand as he patted my back was the only thing keepingfrom falling apart

completely.

"This is my fault," | whispered, voice breaking. "I should have known she would recognize him."

"You couldn't have predicted this," Lucas said softly. "None of us considered it."

| shook my head, guilt crushing my chest. "She nearly died because I let him near her."

"Liv, listen to me," Lucas said firmly, turningto face him. "Your mother is strong. She's

going to pull through this."

His gray eyes held mine, steady and reassuring.

An hour later, Dr. Fletcher emerged from the emergency room, looking tired but relieved.

"She's stable again," he informed us. "We've moved her to a private recovery room."

Relief washed overlike a wave. "Can | see her?"

He nodded. "Briefly. She needs rest, but she's asking for you."

My mother looked fragile against the white hospital sheets, but her eyes were clear when |

entered. The machines monitoring her vital signs beeped steadily, reassuringly. "I'm sorry," she whispered as |

took her hand. "I didn't mean to frighten you."

"Don't apologize," | said, squeezing her fingers gently. "I should have warned you he might be

here."

She shook her head slightly. "That man... after what he did to you and Lily..."

"Shh," | soothed, not wanting her to upset herself again. "Don't think about him now. Just focus

on getting better."

The night grew late, and nurses cto check on my mother regularly. | refused to leave her

side, settling into the uncomfortable chair beside her bed.

"Go home, sweetheart, my mother urged, her voice weak but insistent. "You need proper rest."

"I'm not leaving you," | said firmly.

She smiled faintly. "You're as stubborn as | am. But Lucas is waiting, and I'll just

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be sleeping. Cback in the morning when I'm more awake."

| hesitated, torn between staying and acknowledging that she was right-I was exhausted, and

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"Promise you'll call if anything changes?" | asked the night nurse, who nodded reassuringly.

"Of course, Miss Winters. We have your number as the primary contact."

With reluctance, | kissed my mother's forehead and prepared to leave. Lucas was waiting in

the corridor, his tall frleaning against the wall.

"How is she?" he asked as | approached.

"Stable," | replied. "She's insisting | go hand rest."

He nodded. "Smart woman. Con, I'll walk you to your car."

(Ethan's POV)

| waited in my Midnight Maybach in the lower level of the medical den parking garage, my

fingers drumming impatiently against the steering wheel. My wolf paced restlessly beneath my skin, agitated by

the events of the evening.

Evelyn Winters' reaction tohad been unexpected but not incomprehensible. Of course she

would hateafter everything that had happened with Lily. Still, seeing that raw hatred in her

eyes had struck something deep within me-a place | usually kept carefully guarded.

Movement at the entrance caught my attention. Lucas Blackwood emerged with Olivia, his

arm wrapped protectively around her shoulders. They paused at the bottom of the steps, and |

watched as he pulled her into an embrace.

From my angle, it looked like they were kissing. My vision went red.

A growl rumbled in my chest as my wolf surged forward, furious at the sight of another Alpha

touching my mate. My fingers crushed the leather of the steering wheel, leaving permanent

indentations.

Mine, my wolf snarled. She is MINE.

| forced myself to remain in the car, though every instinct demanded | go tear them apart. Instead, | watched as

they separated and walked toward the parking area, disappearing from

my view.

Once | was certain they had left, | exited my vehicle and strode purposefully back

into the

medical den. The staff straightened as | passed, sensing my barely contained

rage.

| found Dr. Harrison Fletcher reviewing charts at the nurses’ station.

"Alpha King," he greeted, bowing his head respectfully.

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"I need to speak with you," | said, my voice low and controlled despite the storm

raging inside me. "Privately."

He ledto his office, closing the door behind us.

"How can | assist you, sir?" he asked, his professional demeanor firmly in place.

"Evelyn Winters' surgery," | began, fixing him with a hard stare. "I understand you're scheduled

to perform it."

Dr. Fletcher nodded cautiously. "Yes, sir. It's a complex procedure, but necessary for her

recovery."

"You will withdraw from the case," | stated, making it clear this was not a request.

His eyes widened slightly. "Sir, with all due respect, Mrs. Winters needs this surgery. Without it

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"I'm aware of the implications," | cut him off. "But you will find a reason to recuse yourself. Cite

a conflict of interest, scheduling issues-I don't care. Just make sure you're not the

one

performing that surgery."

Dr. Fletcher's professional mask slipped for a moment, revealing his confusion

and concern.

"May | ask why, Alpha King?"

| leaned forward, my voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "You may not. Just

know that

this comes directly from me, and | expect my orders to be followed without question."

He swallowed visibly, then nodded. "As you wish, Alpha King."

"Good," | straightened, adjusting my suit jacket. "And Dr. Fletcher? This

conversation never

happened."

(Olivia's POV)

Before | got into my car, Lucas reached into his pocket and pulled out a small glass vial.

"Here," he said, pressing it into my palm. "It might help you sleep tonight."

| examined the vial, filled with a clear liquid that shimmered slightly in the parking

lot lights.

"What is it?"

"Moonflower Sleep Essence,” he explained. “Put a few drops on your pillow. It's infused with moonstone essence-

should help calm your mind."

| uncapped it and inhaled the gentle, soothing scent. "Thank you, Lucas. For

everything."

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He smiled, the expression warming his usually serious face. "Get srest, Liv.

I'll check on your mother first thing tomorrow if you'd like."

Back at my cottage, | followed Lucas's suggestion, placing a few drops of the essence on my pillow. The subtle

fragrance filled my bedroom, easing sof the tension from my body.

| sent Lucas a quick message: "The essence is wonderful. Thank you again for

being there today."

My phone buzzed almost immediately, but it wasn't Lucas. Ethan's nflashed

on the screen, sending a jolt of anger through me.

"Break all ties with Lucas Blackwood immediately. This is not a request."

| stared at the message, my fingers hovering over the keyboard as | contemplated

a scathing reply. Instead, | simply turned off my phone and placed it on my

nightstand.

The moonflower essence worked its magic, and despite the day's turmoil, | fell into a deep, dreamless sleep.

Morning ctoo quickly. | hurried to the medical den, eager to check on my mother and discuss her upcoming

surgery with Dr. Fletcher.

| found him at the nurses’ station, reviewing charts. He looked up as | approached, and something in his

expression made my stomach tighten with apprehension.

"Miss Winters," he greeted, his professional smile not quite reaching his eyes. "I

was hoping to speak with you."

"How is my mother this morning?" | asked.

"Stable," he replied. "But | need to discuss her surgery with you."

He ledto a quiet consultation room and closed the door behind us.

"I'm afraid | won't be able to perform your mother's procedure," he said without

preamble.

| stared at him, uncomprehending. "What? Why not? You're the best healer for

this type of surgery."

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Dr. Fletcher avoided my gaze. "A scheduling conflict has arisen. I've

recommended several

colleagues who are qualified to-"

"This is because of him, isn't it?" | interrupted, my voice shaking with anger.

"Ethan did this."

The doctor's silence was all the confirmation | needed.

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"Dr. Fletcher, please," | implored, desperation creeping into my voice. "My mother

needs this

surgery. You know you're the best person to perform it."

"I'm sorry, Miss Winters," he said, still not meeting my eyes. "My decision is final."

| left the consultation room in a daze, fury and fear battling within me. Without

thinking, |

called Lucas.

"Liv? What's wrong?" His voice was instantly alert.

"It's Ethan," | said, struggling to keep my voice steady. "He's interfered with my

mother's surgery. Dr. Fletcher has withdrawn from the case."

Lucas cursed under his breath. "I'll try to speak with Fletcher."

"Thank you," | whispered, grateful for his support.

"In the meantime, I'll look into other options," he promised. "There are other skilled

healers

who might be willing to help, though they're limited."

| ended the call, knowing what | had to do. I couldn't take risks with my mother's

life, not even

to spite Ethan.

With grim determination, | drove to Moonlight Manor. The imposing gates opened

as |

approached-Ethan was expecting me.

| found Ethan standing by the window, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the

morning

light. He turned as | entered, his amber eyes unreadable.

Without hesitation, | strode across the room and slapped him hard across the

face.

"How dare you?" | hissed, trembling with rage. "Killing my daughter isn't enough,

are you going

to kill my mother too?"

Ethan didn't react to the slap. He simply regardedwith those infuriating amber

eyes.

He gestured toward the hallway, "Change the shoes, Olivia. Then we'll have

dinner."

In a surge of defiance, | began unbuttoning my blouse, my fingers working quickly

down the

front.

Ethan's eyes widened in shock as | shrugged the garment off my