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.

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

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

I whispered. "I'm so sorry I couldn't

(Ethan's POV)

Haven opened as my car approached. Victoria's elegant residence stood illuminated against the

lip still throbbed where Olivia had bitten me.

front door, it burst open. Emma stood in the doorway, her small figure silhouetted

she pouted, crossing her arms dramatically. "I waited for

mood, I felt a smile tugging at my lips. I climbed out

princess. I

frown melted away instantly as I scooped

Emma giggled, all

her arms around my neck. "You

an uncomfortable pang through my chest. I pushed the feeling aside

it's past your bedtime," she scolded gently, though her eyes were fixed on me.

careful to keep my expression neutral. "It's nothing.

perfectly manicured fingers reached up to touch my injured lip. "Doesn't look like

implication was clear. I pulled away

pack business," I said firmly, stepping

she closed the door. "Of course. Emma's been waiting

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

might

Victoria, who smiled innocently. "I told her not to get her hopes up. I'm sure the Alpha King has

immediately. Her lower lip trembled in a

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

against those tearful eyes. "We'll see, princess. Let's get you to bed

pink and purple. She

first," she instructed,

Emma snuggled against my side,

second book, her eyelids began to droop. By

she murmured sleepily, using the title she knew

watching from the doorway, stepped forward. "Emma, don't be selfish.

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

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