Chapter 180: Blood and Betrayal
Chapter 180: Blood and Betrayal
(Victoria’s POV)
“Ethan, it’s Olivia… she’s the one who beat me up like this.” My voice quivered as I leaned into Ethan’s strong arms outside the police station.
Every breath sent sharp pains through my ribs. My face throbbed where that b***h had struck me repeatedly. I could taste blood in my mouth, metallic and warm.
My wolf whimpered beneath my skin, projecting vulnerability pheromones that I knew would
trigger Ethan’s Alpha instincts. I’d perfected this technique over years–appearing helpless
always brought out his protective nature.
“She attacked me without provocation,” I sobbed, clinging tighter to his powerful waist. “I was just sitting in my wheelchair, waiting for you, when she came at me like a rabid animal.”
I cast a teary glance at Olivia over Ethan’s shoulder. Our eyes met, and I couldn’t help the flash
of triumph that crossed my face. Even beaten and bloodied, I was winning. The Alpha King
was holding me, comforting me–he belonged to me.
Ethan’s amber eyes darkened with rage as he gently wiped blood from my split lip. His wolf
surged beneath his skin, responding to my distress.
“Is this true?” he demanded, turning to face Olivia.
She stood there, her emerald eyes cold and unyielding. Not a hint of remorse showed on her
face. Her wolf stood tall within her, satisfied with delivering justice for her mother’s condition.
Lucas Blackwood stepped forward, offering his Embossed Linen Handkerchiefs to Olivia. She took them without a word, methodically wiping the traces of my blood from her knuckles.
The silence stretched between us, thick with tension and aggressive pheromones. Then,
without even glancing at Ethan, she threw one of the handkerchiefs directly in my face.
The soft linen landed on my cheek, sliding down to my lap. The gesture was so full of disdain,
so deliberately humiliating, that for a moment I couldn’t breathe.
“You see how she treats me?” I turned to Ethan, fresh tears spilling down my cheeks. “Even
now, she shows no remorse!”
My wolf snarled beneath my skin, furious at the public humiliation. “I want to call the Northern
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Territory Enforcers,” I insisted, my voice rising with indignation. “She can’t be allowed to get
away with this!”
Ethan carefully helped me back into my Raven–Trimmed Wheelchair, his movements gentle despite the anger radiating from him. But when I reached for my phone, he placed his hand
over mine, stopping me.
“No,” he said firmly, his amber eyes reflecting inner conflict.
“What?” I stared at him in disbelief. “Ethan, look what she did to me!”
He shook his head, his jaw tight with tension. “With Lily gone, Evelyn Winters is Olivia’s only
remaining family.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. My wolf bristled with indignation beneath my skin.
“Connor Blackthorn acted out of loyalty to you,” Ethan continued, his voice low but firm. “And
now Olivia’s mother is in a vegetative state because of it.”
The implication was clear: Olivia’s pain excused, if not justified, her actions against me. I felt
genuine tears well in my eyes, a sense of betrayal washing over me.
“So you’re taking her side now?” I whispered, my voice breaking. “After everything I’ve done for
you? After everything we’ve been through together?”
Ethan’s expression hardened. “I’m not taking sides. I’m trying to prevent this situation from escalating further.”
I recognized the dangerous edge in his voice. Pushing him now would only trigger his Alpha dominance, and that was the last thing I needed. I quickly changed tactics, swallowing my resentment and putting on my most pitiful expression.
“Fine,” I conceded, dabbing at my bloody lip with the handkerchief Olivia had thrown at me. “I won’t press charges. But she needs to apologize.”
It was a perfect trap. Forcing Olivia to apologize to me–the she–wolf who had destroyed her family–would be an unbearable humiliation for her. And if she refused, she would appear
unreasonable and vindictive.
Ethan glanced at my battered face and nodded. “That’s fair.”
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He turned toward Olivia, who was already walking toward Lucas Blackwood’s Armored SUV. “Olivia,” he called, his voice carrying the unmistakable timbre of an Alpha command.
She paused but didn’t turn around.
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Ethan strode toward her, clearly intending to bring her back for the apology I demanded. But before he could reach her, Lucas Blackwood stepped between them, his tall frame creating a physical barrier.
“Alpha Stone,” Lucas said coldly, “please respect yourself.”
His wolf’s energy flared with territorial challenge, his gray eyes narrowing as he stared down
Ethan. “My Olivia has nothing to apologize for.”
The possessive “my Olivia” cut deep into Ethan’s pride. A low growl rumbled from his chest,
his Alpha instincts bristling at the challenge.
“You witnessed the assault,” I called from my wheelchair, unable to contain myself. “You know
what she did!”
Lucas turned his cold gaze on me. “I saw nothing,” he replied smoothly. “Perhaps Ms. Frost
injured herself in her eagerness to play the victim. Who knows? When a rabid she–wolf loses
control, who can say whom she will bite?”
His usual diplomatic demeanor had vanished, replaced by open contempt. My wolf snarled
beneath my skin, furious at his blatant lie.
“You’re protecting her,” I accused, my voice shaking with rage.
Lucas merely smiled, a predatory baring of teeth that held no warmth. “I’m simply stating
facts, Ms. Frost. If you have evidence to the contrary, I suggest you present it to the Territory
Enforcers.”
(Olivia’s POV)
I quietly got into Lucas Blackwood’s Armored SUV, my hands still trembling from the
confrontation. Through the tinted windows, I could see Victoria’s face contorted with fury as
Lucas dismissed her accusations.
“Thank you,” I murmured as Lucas slid into the driver’s seat beside me.
He started the engine, his powerful presence filling the vehicle with a sense of security I hadn’t
felt in years. “You have nothing to thank me for,” he replied, his voice gentler than I’d ever heard
- it. “That woman deserved far worse than what you gave her.”
As we pulled away from the police precinct, I caught a final glimpse of Ethan standing beside
Victoria’s wheelchair. His expression was unreadable, torn between his true Luna and the she–wolf who had manipulated him for years.
Lucas drove in silence for several minutes, giving me space to process what had happened.
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Finally, he spoke. “Where would you like to go? Back to the Medical Den to see your mother?”
I nodded, too exhausted for words. The adrenaline was fading, leaving me hollow and drained.
(Victoria’s POV)
I watched Olivia disappear in Lucas Blackwood’s vehicle, my fingers digging into the armrests
of my wheelchair until my knuckles turned white. Denied both justice and sympathy, my plans for revenge temporarily thwarted.
“Take me to the Medical Den,” I said to Ethan, injecting weakness into my voice. “I need
treatment.”
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At the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, Ethan ensured I was admitted quickly, but he didn’t stay
by my side. Instead, he excused himself to visit Emma, leaving me alone with Dr. Samuel
Wilson.
“These injuries are superficial,” Dr. Wilson informed me as he cleaned the cuts on my face.
“The bruising looks worse than it is. You’ll heal completely in a few days.”
I nodded, wincing dramatically for effect. “Thank you, Doctor.”
After Dr. Wilson finished treating my wounds, I wheeled myself toward Emma’s room. In the
corridor, I encountered Dr. Simon Harper, my daughter’s attending healer.
“Ms. Frost,” he greeted me, his expression professionally neutral. “I was just coming to find
you. I have news about Emma.”
My heart skipped a beat. “What is it? Is she worse?”
“No, quite the opposite,” Dr. Harper assured me. “We’ve found a suitable kidney donor for her.”
Relief washed over me. “That’s wonderful news!”
Dr. Harper handed me a folder–the Donor Shadow File. “All the details are in here. The compatibility is excellent, which is rare for werewolf transplants.”
I opened the file, scanning the information with initial indifference. But as I read the donor’s
name, my expression shifted. A gleam of malicious intent flickered in my blue eyes as my wolf’s excitement surged beneath my skin.
I never imagined the match would be…