Chapter 178: Denied Justice
Chapter 178: Denied Justice
(Olivia’s POV)*
“But the person my mother’s caregiver personally identified yesterday was clearly Victoria…” I argued, my emerald eyes flashing with fury as I faced the Territory Enforcers.
My wolf simmered beneath my skin, desperate to break free and seek justice for my mother. The sterile walls of the Shadow Creek Police Precinct seemed to close in around me as the officers exchanged uncomfortable glances.
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“Ms. Winters,” Officer Brooks explained patiently, “we’ve thoroughly investigated the housekeeper’s testimony. It appears her identification was based on hearsay and a misunderstanding.”
I shook my head vehemently. “That’s impossible. Edith Barnes specifically told me ”
“She formed her conclusions after overhearing your accusations against Victoria at the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den,” Officer Benjamin Trent interjected. “Our investigation confirms that Connor Blackthorn was the sole person who contacted her regarding your mother.”
My hands clenched into fists as I struggled to maintain control. “You can’t possibly believe that. Connor is clearly just a pawn in Victoria’s scheme!”
Lucas Blackwood stood silently beside me, his powerful presence offering silent support. I could sense his wolf’s protective instincts responding to my distress.
“Ms. Winters,” Officer Brooks continued, his tone sympathetic but firm, “we understand your concern, but we must follow the evidence. Connor Blackthorn has confessed to orchestrating the entire plot.”
My wolf howled with protective rage beneath my skin. “Please,” I pleaded, “you need to investigate further. Victoria Frost is manipulating this situation, just as she’s manipulated everything else!”
(Connor’s POV)
“Victoria had nothing to do with this!” I shouted, unable to remain silent any longer.
Blood trickled from my split lip as I sat handcuffed to the metal interrogation table. My wolf projected defensive pheromones, filling the small room with the scent of desperation.
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“This is all on me,” I insisted, meeting Olivia’s furious gaze. “Victoria is innocent.”
Ethan Stone’s amber eyes narrowed dangerously as he stepped closer to me. His Alpha presence filled the room, making it difficult to breathe.
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“Explain yourself,” he commanded, his voice carrying the unmistakable timbre of an Alpha order.
I swallowed hard, tasting copper. “I did this to protect Emma. She’s my daughter, and Victoria is the only mother she’s ever known.”
The room fell silent at my confession. Olivia’s emerald eyes widened in shock, while Ethan’s face darkened with rage.
“If Victoria’s manipulations were exposed, you would abandon Emma,” I continued, my wolf’s eyes gleaming with desperate conviction. “I couldn’t let that happen. My daughter deserves health and security within the pack.”
I turned my attention back to Olivia, hatred burning in my gaze. “This is your fault, Olivia Winters. You’ve been trying to destroy Victoria from the beginning, just because Ethan chose her over you!”
Ethan’s wolf surged forward at my accusation. With a snarl of pure Alpha rage, he kicked me with such force that my chair toppled backward. Blood sprayed from my mouth, spattering across the interrogation room floor.
“You dare speak to her that way?” Ethan growled, his amber eyes glowing with fury.
Officer Brooks quickly stepped between us. “Alpha King Stone, please! This is a police precinct!”
(Olivia’s POV)
I maintained my composure despite Connor’s provocation, though my wolf simmered just beneath the surface, demanding retribution for his lies.
“Where did the money come from?” I asked, my voice steady despite my inner turmoil. “The
half–million dollars used to bribe Edith Barnes–that had to come from Victoria.”
Connor spat blood onto the floor, his defiant gaze never leaving mine. “Think whatever you
want. I’m the one who paid Edith.”
Ethan stepped forward, his Alpha presence filling the room as he turned to face me. “Enough,
Olivia.”
His commanding tone made my wolf bristle with indignation. “The money was indeed from
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Victoria,” he admitted, “but it was intended for Connor to leave Silvercrest Territory, not to harm your mother.”
I stared at him in disbelief. “And you believe that?”
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“I’m asking you to drop this matter,” Ethan said firmly. “I give you my word that I will personally
ensure justice for your
mother.”
Lucas moved closer to me, his powerful Alpha scent providing comfort as my frustration
mounted. His gray eyes held a warning as he assessed the situation.
The door to the interrogation room opened, and Victoria entered in her Raven–Trimmed
Wheelchair. Her face was pale and drawn, with visible bruises marring her usually perfect
complexion. Her wolf projected vulnerability pheromones that filled the room.
“Ethan,” she whimpered, her voice barely above a whisper. “Please take me back to the
Medical Den. I don’t feel well.”
Ethan’s protective instincts responded instantly to her distress. He moved to her side, his hand
gently touching her shoulder. “Of course. We’re leaving now.”
“You can’t be serious,” I protested, unable to believe what I was witnessing. “She’s
manipulating you again!”
Ethan’s jaw tightened as he turned to face me. “Victoria spent the night in detention because
of your accusations. She deserves medical attention.”
Victoria’s eyes met mine briefly, and I caught a flash of triumph beneath her carefully
constructed mask of suffering. My wolf howled with rage at the injustice.
“This isn’t over,” I warned, my emerald eyes flashing dangerously.
Ethan’s patience visibly thinned. “It is over, Olivia. The Territory Enforcers have made their
determination.”
My wolf surged forward, desperate to challenge his authority. “You can’t just let her walk away
from this!”
“Enough!” Ethan ordered, his voice carrying the Alpha timbre that made even Lucas’s wolf take notice. “Victoria spent the night in the Shadowcrypt Dungeon because I failed to question her more thoroughly. I won’t compound that mistake by prolonging her suffering.”
Lucas stepped forward, his gray eyes narrowing as he studied Victoria. “Impressive performance,” he commented coldly. “The bruises are a nice touch.”
Victoria flinched, her wolf projecting fear pheromones that made Ethan’s protective instincts
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flare even stronger.
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“Watch yourself, Blackwood,” Ethan warned, his amber eyes flashing. “You’re blindly siding with Olivia without considering the evidence.”
“And you’re blindly protecting Victoria,” Lucas countered, his powerful presence a direct
challenge to Ethan’s authority.
Officer Brooks cleared his throat, clearly uncomfortable with the tension between two
powerful Alphas. “Gentlemen, please. We’ve conducted a thorough investigation and found no
evidence linking Ms. Frost to the attack on Evelyn Winters.”
I recognized the futility of my efforts against pack law enforcement. With a heavy heart, I
watched as Ethan wheeled Victoria toward the door, her rival having once again escaped
accountability.
