Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

(Olivia's POV)

I woke up with a gasp. The nightmare of Lily's death still clung to me like a

shadow.

As my vision cleared, I realized I wasn't alone. Ethan was holding me, his amber eyes unreadable in the dim light.

"Let go of me," I hissed, pushing against his chest.

His grip only tightened. "You were having a nightmare."

"I said let go!" I shoved harder, fury building inside me. "You have no right to touch

me."

Ethan's expression darkened. "I'm still your mate, Olivia."

His words sent rage through me. After everything he'd done-neglecting Lily, celebrating Emma's birthday while our daughter lay dying, choosing Victoria over us-he still believed he had a claim on me.

"Mate?" I spat the word like poison. "A mate doesn't abandon his sick daughter. A mate doesn't celebrate another child's birthday while his own daughter dies alone!"

Ethan's jaw tightened. "Stop with these lies about Lily."

"They're not lies!" Tears burned in my eyes. "She died waiting for you, Ethan. She died asking why her daddy loved Emma more than her."

His face softened slightly, and he leaned closer. "Olivia..."

When his lips brushed mine, something snapped inside me. I bit down hard on his lower lip, tasting blood.

Ethan jerked back with a curse, his hand flying to his bleeding mouth. I scrambled away from him, nearly falling off the bed.

"Get out," I whispered, my voice raw from crying. "GET OUT!"

Ethan stood slowly, wiping blood from his lip. His amber eyes flashed dangerously.

walked out without another word. I listened to his footsteps receding, then the slam of

his car pull away into the darkness. I knew exactly where he was headed. To them.

Lily's urn closer. "I'm so sorry, baby," I whispered. "I'm so sorry

(Ethan's POV)

car approached. Victoria's elegant residence stood illuminated against the

throbbed where Olivia had bitten me. The taste of blood lingered

the front door, it burst open. Emma

her arms dramatically. "I waited

smile tugging at my lips. I climbed out of the car and approached the

sorry, princess. I

away instantly as I scooped

giggled, all

arms around my neck. "You always come when I need

uncomfortable pang through my chest. I pushed

she scolded gently, though her eyes were fixed on me. "Ethan, what

Emma down, careful to keep my expression neutral.

up to touch my injured lip. "Doesn't look like nothing." Her voice lowered. "Did

I pulled away slightly, uncomfortable with

business," I said firmly,

she closed the door. "Of course. Emma's been waiting for you to read her

excitedly, grabbing my hand. "I picked out three books!

might

to get her hopes up. I'm sure the Alpha King has important

a way that always

I wanted to show you my new drawing in the morning," she whispered, eyes

those tearful eyes. "We'll see, princess. Let's get

fantasy of pink and purple. She climbed

this one first," she instructed, handing me a

book. Emma snuggled against my side, her small body

droop. By the third, she was fighting to stay

the title she knew I couldn't resist. "Will you stay tonight?

"Emma, don't be selfish. Ethan needs to get back to

scared of the dark," Emma whimpered, her eyes filling with fresh tears. "What if I get sick again? The doctor said stress is bad

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