James overlicant and insisted on the products being delivered. “Evelyn doesn’t consume just any herbs.”
“She prefers Lucas’s p gilts over Ethan’s, which should be sent to the elder care facility
Thomas was instructed to send the items immediately. His loyalty to Lucas meant swift execution of orders
Downstairs, Ethan watched as the stems he had bought were sent away. His wolf retreated deeper within him as rejection cut thenuch his chest.
Lames told him, “Ethan Stone, late affection is cheaper than grass. Neither Lily’s death nor the ham you caused lista can be reversed”
“olivia will not forgive you, and Luna Evely will not forgive you. Everything you do is in vain.”
Ethan didn’t reply, but didn’t stop them from sending the things way. His amber eyes tracked every movement as his carefully chosen gifts disappeared.
Soon, Thomas arrived with the same moonlight herbs. The irony wasn’t lost on anyone present
Ethan’s heart sank, his wolf retreating deeper within him. The message was clear- Lucas’s gifts were welcome, his were not.
The expensive herbs he’d personally selected were being replaced by identical ones from his rival. His jaw clenched as he watched Thomas efficiently unload the packages.
Maxwell Chen approached cautiously, sensing his Alpha’s distress. “Alpha Stone, should we.”
“No.” Ethan’s voice was hollow. “Let them have what they want.”
Herumed away from the building, his shoulders rigid with suppressed emotion. Every step away from Maple Grove felt like another nail in the cottin of his relationship with Olivia
His woll howded silently within him, mourning the loss of what could have been. The scent of his mate stillingered in his car, a bittersweet reminder of their briet time together
james watched from the window above, satisfaction evident in his expression. He’d made his point clear – Ethan’s money couldn’t buy torgiveness.
“The Alpha’s leaming.”
carning,” he mumused to himself. “But it’s too little, too late
Inside the apartment, Evelyn settled into her chair, surrounded by Lucas’s gifts instead of Ethan’s. The symbolism wasn’t lost on anyone.
Olivia remained silent, her emotions a tangled mess of anger, grief, and something she refused to ackledge as longing. Herwolf stized restlessly beneath her
Lucas’s presence provided comfort without pressure, his steady support a stark contrast to Ethan’s desperate gestures. His wolf projected calm, soothing pheromones that helped ease the tension
“Thank you,” olivia whispered to Lucas, her voice barely audible.
He squeezed her hand gently. “Always.”
Outside,
his mute.
Ethan sat in this car for long minutes, staring up at the lit windows of Olivia’s apartment. His wolf pressed against his consciousness, desperate to retum to
But ass words echoed in his mind. Everything he did was in vain.
The realizationhit ham like a physical blow. No amount of money, no gesture of care, could undo the damage he’d caused.
His phone buzzed with pack besiness, but he ignosed it. For once, the Alpha King felt powerless.
Maxwell approached the car hesitantly. “Alplu stone? The pack council is waiting.”
Lilun started the imagine without a word.
As they drove away from Maple Grove, uncaught one last glimpse of the apartment building in his earview mirror. The lights in Olivia’s window seemed to
mockum
His lar art sank, hils woll retreating deeper within him
