Chapter 3
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And I had been. For five years. Without Dominic’s love, without wolf, without even the pack’s respect. But now? Now I had my child. I had James. I had my adoptive father, the Beta.
That was enough.
It had to be.
The kitchen timer chimed. Herbal steam curled from the pot as poured Evelyn’s medicine, the bitter scent clinging to my
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And froze.
Dominic cradled her against his chest, his hands–those cruel, beautiful hands–stroking her hair like the was made of moonlight
“I was so scared that I’d never see you again” Evelyn sobbed.
“Shh” He kissed her tears away. “Your love kept me alive, too
The bowl nearly slipped from my grip.
Dominic’s head snapped up. Gold eyes locked onto mine, all tenderness vanishing “Stop gawking. Bring it here.”
I moved mechanically, handing Evelyn the medicine. Every cell in my body screamed to run.
But Evelyn caught my wrist. “Thank you, Liv Her fingers were “After everything… you’re still here for me.”
I wished I could say something. Yet there I stood–watching another woman curled against my husband’s chest as if she belonged there, while I remained on the sidelines like some unwanted servant. The sight tore through me sharper than any
CAW.
I had no right to jealousy.
The prophecy had bound Dominic to me, ripping apart his happiness with Evelyn–even if I never wanted it that way.
But gods, I hadn’t expected it to hurt this much.
Dominic snatched the bowl. “Drink. Then sleep” His voice softened only for her.
“Dominic…” Evelyn batted her lashes. “Can I talk to Olivia alone just ten minutes?”
“No” His glare sliced through me. “She’s done enough damage.”
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Doce Areal one, warm and reluctant. “Ten minutes. He ruffled her hair like she was a pup before striding out.
The door clicked shut
Evelyn’s sweetens melted like sugar in fire
“Thank you, Olivia.” Her whisper was a serpent’s tongue. “For making this so easy.”
My pulse stuttered “What?”
Til take everything.” Her nails dug into my arm. “Just like I should’ve had from the start.”
I never wanted-
SHUT UP Spittle hit my cheek. “Because of you, I lost five years with him!”
That’s not what happened-
“
Don’t play innocent!” She glared at me. “This all should have ended five years ago. Now I’m back, and don’t try to stop me.”
“Evelyn-
“GET OUT. She pointed at the door, face twisted.
I stumbled into the hallway, my heart a lead weight.
It didn’t matter what the truth was.
To Evelyn, I would always be the thief who stole her life.
I couldn’t sleep well all night. I didn’t know what Evelyn was planning, but it felt like my life would continue to be a living hell, perhaps even worse.
Dawn came so soon. My door exploded inward. Two warriors hauled me from bed, their grips bruising.
“What’s happening?!” I thrashed, but they dragged me down the hall–past gawking pack members, through the grand archway-
Into the judgment hall.
Dominic stood at the center, jaw set. The elders flanked him. And there–Evelyn, her eyes red–rimmed, playing the victim perfectly.
My stomach dropped.
“Evelyn,” Dominic commanded. “Tell them.”
The hall fell deathly silent as every gaze locked onto her. Tears glistened in her eyes–perfectly timed–as she began her
tale.
“Five years ago, rogues attacked me.” Her voice broke on cue. “I was taken. Forced into hiding. Barely surviving. But I remember…” A dramatic pause. “I remember who orchestrated it all.”
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Five years ago we just spat at her. Today, we throw stones
THUD
A rock struck my forehead. Blood trickled into my eye, but I barely felt it–I was already numb.
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The confinement room swallowed me whole, its darkness thick and suffocating. My knees hit the stone floor, pain radiating through my battered body.
Then-
A sharp twinge in my abdomen.
My trembling hand flew to my stomach. No. Not my pup.
Dominic might hate me, but our child was innocent. He needed to know.
“I DEMAND TO SEE THE ALPHA!” My voice cracked, but didn’t waver. This was my last card. And I hoped I could win this
time.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
