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The hypocrisy of his words ignited a fire within me. "You find tfor Victoria, for Emma, for everyone except me
and our daughter. And now you have the audacity to dictate who I can see?"
His fingers dug into my arms. "I won't allow you to dishonor our bond."
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"Dishonor?" | repeated incredulously "You've been dishonoring our bond for years! You lockedin a basement
with rats, Ethan. Rats! You knew my fear, and you did it anyway
His face darkened at the reminder. "That was a mistake.
"A mistake?" Lechoed, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "Is that what you call it when you believe Victoria's lies
without question and punishwithout proof?"
His grip on my arms loosened slightly. "I'm trying to protect you
"Protect me?" | scoffed. "From what? The possibility of finding someone who might actually care about me?"
His amber eyes narrowed dangerously. "You are mine, Olivia. And you will not meet with that Alpha or any
other."
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The possessiveness in his voice made my blood boll. After years of neglect, after choosing Victoria overtime
and again, he had the nerve to claim ownership over me?
"I find you disgusting!" | spat, unable to contain my rage any longer.
His expression hardened, his eyes flashing with fury. "Watch your words, Olivia. Don't forget who | am."
"How could | forget?" | retorted. "You remindevery day with your arrogance and cruelty."
His hand moved to my throat, not squeezing but resting there as a warning. "You will obeyin this, or face
the consequences."
| met his gaze unflinchingly. "More basement twith rats? Or perhaps snakes this time?"
A flicker of shcrossed his features before his expression hardened again. "You will not meet with him.
Say it."
The intensity in his eyes toldhe wouldn't back down. Despite my defiance, | knew pushing him further would
only make things worse.
"Fine," | conceded, my voice tight. "I won't meet with him."
Satisfaction gleamed in his amber eyes. "Good. Remember, Olivia, you belong to me. No other Alpha will ever
touch what's mine."
His voice dropped to a possessive growl that once would have sent shivers of desire through me. Now it only
madefeel trapped.
Exhausted by the confrontation, I closed my eyes and leaned back against the seat, deliberately turning away.
from him. The rest of the journey passed in tense silence, the space between us charged with unspoken
accusations.
When the Maybach finally stopped a block from Canis Enterprises, | gathered my things, ready to escape his
oppressive presence.
Before | could reach for the door handle, a surge of anger rose within me-for Lily, for myself, for every Injustice
I'd endured at his hands. Without thinking, | swung around and slapped him hard across the face.
The sound echoed in the confined space of the car. A red mark bloomed on his cheek, his expression
transforming from shock to rage in an instant.
"You dare-" he began, reaching for me.
| slammed my Crystal Studded Designer Handbag onto his outstretched hand with all my strength. The
unexpected weight of the bag made him recoil just long enough forto fling open the door and jump out.
“Olivial” he roared behind me, but | was already hurrying away, my heart pounding in my chest.
By the t| reached Canis Enterprises, my anger had cooled, leavingfeeling drained. | smoothed my
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professional life
The office was unusually quiet when | arrived. A small crowd had gathered near Victoria's desk, their voices
hushed and concerned. Sophia Hughes spottedfirst, breaking away from the group to approach me.
"Where were you yesterday?" she asked, genuine concern in her voice. "We were worried when you didn't show
up."
| forced a smile. | wasn't feeling well. Nothing serious."
| deliberately avoided mentioning my ordeal in the Shadowcrypt Dungeon. The less people knew about pack
politics, the better.
From across the room, Victoria's eyes met mine briefly before she looked away. Unlike her usual confident self,
she seemed subdued, her movements hesitant. The trauma of her night with the snakes was evident in her
pallor and the slight tremor in her hands.
For once, she didn't attempt to antagonizeor draw attention to herself. She worked quietly at her desk,
flinching at sudden movements and keeping to herself throughout the day.
As evening approached, most of my colleagues packed up and left. | remained at my desk, immersed in my
crystal designs. The prospect of returning hto face Ethan after our confrontation this morning was
unappealing.
My phone rang, breaking my concentration. | answered without checking the caller ID.
“Olivia,” Matriarch Evelyn's voice cthrough clearly. "Have you met with Alpha Blackwood yet?"