#Chapter 18 – Never Again

Olivia's POV My hands trembled beneath, but I forced my expression to remain calm. Breathe. I can’t show fear. “Even if scarred,” I said slowly, meeting Amelia’s crazed gaze, “a wolf won’t so easily abandon their Fate Mate. Everyone knows that.” Amelia’s sneer deepened, her grip tightening on the silver blade. Seems like she was done monologuing and wasn’t going to let me stall for time. My mind raced, and my heart pounded painfully against my ribs as she raised the knife, preparing to strike. Shit, this is going to hurt… Just as the knife was about to fall, the door crashed open. My head whipped around, and I saw the rogue leader outside drop to the ground, clutching his stomach in shock. Ethan stood at the threshold, his eyes blazing an unnatural gold, his wolf barely restrained by a thin thread of control. “Get your hands off my Luna.” The raw power in his voice sent a shock through the room. It hit Amelia like a wave, immediately forcing her wolf into submission.