Where had Ethan disappeared to? I had only turned away for a moment to discuss the seating arrangement with Eleanor, and he’d vanished.
I smoothed my designer dress, irritation flickering across my features. This was supposed to be my night- the celebration of my triumph over Olivia at the Howling Moon Grand Hotel. Yet Ethan had wandered off
again.
“Have you seen Alpha Stone?” I asked a passing servant, my voice sweet but commanding.
The young wolf lowered her eyes respectfully. “I believe he went toward the kitchen, Mrs. Frost”
The kitchen? Understanding dawned on me. That’s where Eleanor had sent Olivia
A malicious smile curved my lips as I gestured for Isabelle to follow me. “Let’s go find our Alpha, shall we?”
Isabelle matched my stride, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. “I can’t believe that woman had the audacity
to touch Ethan like that in front of everyone.”
“Desperation,” I replied with a dismissive wave. “She knows she’s losing him.”
As we approached the kitchen, I slowed my steps, hearing the low rumble of Ethan’s voice from within. Perfect. I wanted to catch them together–to see Olivia put in her place.
Inside the kitchen, Ethan’s enhanced werewolf hearing picked up our approaching footsteps. His body tensed
against Olivia’s as he recognized my scent.
Victoria’s coming,” he growled, his amber eyes flashing with warning.
Olivia’s emerald gaze locked with his, defiance radiating from her slender frame. “Let her
Ethan released his grip on her arms, stepping back just enough to create distance between them. Olivia swayed slightly from the sudden loss of his support, her hand reaching for the counter to steady herself.
My heels clicked against the marble floor as I drew closer to the kitchen door. Just before I reached it, Olivia
made her move.
With deliberate slowness, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Ethan’s muscular torso, pressing her body against his. His jaw tightened, eyes darkening with anger and something else–something that made my blood boil,
“Olivia Winters, don’t mess around,” he growled, the warning in his voice unmistakable.
But she didn’t release him. Instead, her arms tightened around him as the swung open, reveang
kitchen door
their embrace to my shocked gaze.
I froze in the doorway, Isabelle gasping behind me.
Ethan’s hands moved to Olivia’s shoulders, pushing her away with barely contained frustration. His expression was thunderous as he turned to face me.
“Victoria,” he said, his voice carefully controlled. “I was just leaving”
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Olivia quickly turned back to the cutting board, resuming her work as if nothing had happened. But I wasn’t fooled. I noticed how Ethan’s shirt was partially unbuttoned, revealing a small red mark on his collarbone
My eyes narrowed to dangerous slits. That mark hadn’t been there earlier.
Isabelle noticed it too, her face contorting with rage. “You shameless woman!” she exploded, storming past me toward Olivia. “How dare you try to seduce the Alpha King right under our noses!”
Olivia continued chopping venison, her movements precise and controlled. “I don’t know what you’re talking
about, Isabelle.”
“You worthless woman” Isabelle snarled, stepping closer. “Everyone knows he doesn’t want you anymore.
Without warning, Olivia turned and shoved a heaping spoonful of salt directly into Isabelle’s open mouth. Isabelle’s eyes widened in shock as she gagged on the overwhelming taste.
Ethan watched the scene unfold with an unreadable expression. Then, without a word, he straightened his
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