spanng="EN"(Olivia’s POV)

spanng="EN"My expression remained faint as I looked down at my bare ring finger. “It doesn’t match the dress.”

spanng="EN"I allowed the boutique staff member to ce a delicate finger chain bracelet on my hand instead. The silver links caught the light, creating tiny sparkles across my skin.

spanng="EN"Theodore moved behind me, his strong arms wrapping around my waist. His dark eyes fixed on the faint indentation on my ring finger in the mirror.

spanng="EN"I could see the confusion flickering across his face. Something felt wrong to him, but my seemingly good mood made him dismiss his concerns.

spanng="EN"“My Luna looks beautiful in anything,” he murmured against my ear.

spanng="EN"I felt a stir within me. Not from the pup, but from my own aching heart. The familiar warmth of his embrace threatened to weaken my resolve.

spanng="EN"I steeled myself, thinking of my unborn daughter. Growing up without a father like Theodore would be a blessing, not a curse.

spanng="EN"The moment of reflection shattered when Leo threw popcorn at Rosalie Thorne. The kernels scattered across the boutique floor like tiny white pebbles.

spanng="EN"“Leo!” I called sharply.

spanng="EN"My son’s arrogance was a perfect mirror of his father’s. He stood with his chin raised,pletely unrepentant.

spanng="EN"Theodore’s scolding was weak and ineffective. “Son, that’s not how we treatdies.”

spanng="EN"Leo barely acknowledged his father’s words. His attention was already elsewhere, examining the wedding decorations with bored indifference.

spanng="EN"I pulled my son into a hug, realizing this was myst chance to hold him. The weight of that knowledge crashed over me like a wave.

spanng="EN"Tears welled in my eyes as I spoke what felt like a final goodbye. “Leo, you were born with a gold spoon in your mouth.”

spanng="EN"My voice trembled slightly. “But I hope you don’t act on every whim. Follow your heart and do what’s right.”

spanng="EN"I reached into my purse and pulled out an amber jade pendant. The stone was warm from being close to my body.

spanng="EN"“This is from me and yourte grandmother, Lyra ckwood.” I ced the chain around his neck with shaking fingers.

spanng="EN"Leo’s eyes brightened as he examined the pendant. “It’s beautiful, Mom! Thank you!”

spanng="EN"He ran off happily to apologize to Rosalie. I wiped my tears quickly, the pain of leaving him behind a sharp pang in my chest.

spanng="EN"Suddenly, an argument erupted near the fitting area. Elder Thorne’s voice rose above the chatter.

spanng="EN"“What are you all whispering about?” he demanded of the boutique staff.

spanng="EN"The employees looked panicked. One of them stammered, “There’s this video online, sir. It’s gone viral.”

spanng="EN"“What video?” Elder Thorne’s face darkened.

spanng="EN"“It shows Alpha Theodore with… with Miss ra,” another staff member whispered. “People are saying Luna Olivia is a fool for being kept in the dark.”

spanng="EN"The room fell silent. Everyone’s eyes darted between Theodore, ra, and me.

spanng="EN"ra turned pale with fright. Her hands shook as she frantically waved them in denial.

spanng="EN"“That’s not true! There’s no such video!” she cried, her voice high and desperate.

spanng="EN"Her eyes darted toward Theodore’s darkening expression. The temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees.

spanng="EN"I remained the picture of calm. I walked over to the staff member holding the phone.

spanng="EN"“May I see it?” I asked politely.

spanng="EN"The employee hesitantly handed me the device. I nced at the incriminating video, my expression never changing.

spanng="EN"I handed the phone to Theodore without a word. My indifference was more unsettling than any outburst would have been.

spanng="EN"“Send this dress and bracelet to The Redgrave Manor,” I said coolly to the boutique manager. “I’m going to change.”

spanng="EN"Theodore’s jaw clenched. “Fire them all. Scrub this video from every tform immediately.”

spanng="EN"His voice was deadly quiet. “I want it gone within the hour.”

spanng="EN"Baffled and terrified by myposure, ra followed me into the fitting room. Her footsteps were quick and desperate.

spanng="EN"“Olivia, please!” she begged, falling to her knees. “I’m so sorry! I’ll cut all ties with Theodore, I promise!”

spanng="EN"Her voice cracked with panic. “Please spare my parents! They don’t deserve this!”

spanng="EN"I began removing the evening gown with steady hands. My voice was ice when I finally spoke.

spanng="EN"“Did they ever think of sparing my mother when they were having an affair under her nose?”

spanng="EN"ra’s face crumpled. “That was different! They were young and foolish!”

spanng="EN"“Different how?” I asked, stepping out of the dress.

spanng="EN"Desperate, ra tried a new approach. “It was Evelyn! She orchestrated everything out of jealousy!”

spanng="EN"I continued changing, ignoring her frantic exnations. ra’s voice grew more shrill.

spanng="EN"“She wanted to destroy your marriage! She used me as a pawn!”

spanng="EN"When that failed, she yed her cruelest card. “Leo! Think about Leo!”

spanng="EN"I paused, my hand on the door handle.

spanng="EN"“He doesn’t really hate you,” ra rushed on. “It’s just silly, childish things. He’s irritated because you control him too much.”

spanng="EN"My heart clenched. “What do you mean?”

spanng="EN"“You won’t let him eat fried chicken burgers. You won’t allow him to misbehave like other pups.” ra’s voice was desperate.

spanng="EN"“He thinks you’re too strict. Too boring. I could make him love you again if you spare my parents!”

spanng="EN"The truth was so absurd and trivial that it broke my heartpletely. My son resented me for being a responsible mother.

spanng="EN"“If a pup detests his own mother for such trivial matters,” I said, my voice hollow, “then this pup is dispensable.”

spanng="EN"ra’s crocodile tears flowed freely. She clutched at my legs like a drowning woman.

spanng="EN"I looked down at her with cold eyes. “You’re not sorry, you’re just scared.”

spanng="EN"I delivered the final, crushing blow. “I’ve been notified by the pack enforcers. Silvanus and Ophelia have been sentenced.”

spanng="EN"ra’s face went white. “What do you mean?”

spanng="EN"“Life imprisonment for him. Twenty years for her.” My voice was emotionless. “They will rot in there for the rest of their lives!”

spanng="EN"ra’s scream echoed through the fitting room. “No! You can’t do this!”

spanng="EN"I left her powerless screams behind and walked out. Theodore was waiting, his face grim.

spanng="EN"“We’re going to my mother’s memorial grove,” I announced.

spanng="EN"He nodded silently and followed me to the car. The drive was tense and quiet.

spanng="EN"At The Grove of Whispering Ashes, I knelt before my mother’s memorial stone. The sacred urn containing her ashes sat nearby.

spanng="EN"“Mother,” I whispered silently, “I’m taking you to see the world, just like you always wanted.”

spanng="EN"Theodore stood respectfully behind me. He didn’t understand the significance of this visit.

spanng="EN"Under the guise of cleaning, I arranged for the sacred urn to be removed. “The groundskeeper will polish this properly,” I told Theodore.

spanng="EN"Minutes after we left, my associate collected the urn as nned. Everything was proceeding perfectly.

spanng="EN"That night, back at The Redgrave Manor, I ced my packed luggage by the back door. The bags were discreetly taken away within minutes.

spanng="EN"As I returned inside, I saw Theodore greeting guests in the living room. Among them were Healer Elias and his family.

spanng="EN"I paid them no mind, heading upstairs to rest before my escape. Tomorrow, I would be free.

spanng="EN"Just as I reached the top of the stairs, Theodore’s cold voice drifted up from below.

spanng="EN"“Healer Elias, I just want to hear one true sentence from you. Did you really help my Luna get an abortion that day?”

spanng="EN"I froze in shock. My hand gripped the banister so tightly my knuckles went white.

spanng="EN"Healer Elias’s terrified voice replied, “Alpha Redgrave, please don’t hurt my family… your Luna is still pregnant.”

spanng="EN"The world seemed to tilt around me. My carefullyid ns crumbled in an instant.

spanng="EN"Then came Theodore’s chillingmand. “My Luna is sleeping. Prepare for an abortion procedure on my Luna immediately.”