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.

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

knew exactly where he was headed. To them. To the family he

closer. "I'm so sorry, baby," I

(Ethan's POV)

car approached.

where Olivia had bitten me. The taste

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

late," she pouted, crossing her

I felt a smile tugging at my lips. I

sorry, princess. I got

I scooped her into a hug, kissing

giggled, all traces of

around my neck. "You

pang through my chest. I pushed the feeling aside as Victoria appeared

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

Emma down, careful to keep my expression neutral.

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

was clear. I pulled away slightly, uncomfortable

pack business," I said

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

my hand. "I picked out three books!

might stay

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

fell immediately. Her lower lip trembled in a way that always

drawing in the morning,"

those tearful eyes. "We'll see, princess.

a fantasy of pink and purple. She climbed into bed, patting

this one first," she instructed, handing me a

her, opening the book. Emma snuggled against my side, her small body warm

her eyelids began to droop. By

using the title she knew I couldn't resist. "Will

watching from the doorway, stepped forward. "Emma,

fresh tears. "What if I get sick again? The doctor said

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