Ava's POV:
Ethan had confessed his feelings to me 7 years ago.
Back then, he'd shown up with 30 million and asked me to marry him. Despite being the youngest and most capable Alpha across all the packs, he'd been as nervous and awkward as a lovesick teenager when he finally worked up the courage to propose.
"Ava, marry me. I know this is too sudden, and we're both still young, but..."
He paused, taking a breath as if he needed to steady himself before saying the rest.
"I promise I'll make you happy. I'll never let anyone hurt you."
I was too stunned to respond, just standing there frozen.
Ethan quickly added, "Don't worry. I've already rejected my fated mate. I'll be faithful to you and only you. No one will ever come between us."
I was moved by his sincerity. But Liam was the onl
