Chapter 70: Hidden Truths and Emerging Dangers
(Olivia's POV)
I reacted on pure instinct. My knee shot up, connecting solidly with Ethan's stomach. As he doubled over, gasping, I slapped him hard across the face, the sound echoing in the empty hallway.
"Stay away from me!" I snarled, backing away from him.
Ethan straightened slowly, his hand touching his reddening cheek. The shock in his blue eyes quickly morphed into hurt.
"Olivia—" he started, reaching for me.
"Don't!" I held up my hand, my entire body trembling with rage. "You're tainted! Corrupted!"
My voice broke on the last word, emotion threatening to overwhelm me. Inside, my wolf howled in agreement, rejecting his scent completely.
"We can never go back to what we were," I said, my voice dropping to a whisper. "Never."
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