Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 13

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Chapter 13 Predator and Prey

(Olivas POV)

babelle Stone stared at me in shock, her hand slowly rising to touch the red mark blooming on her cheek Her eyes widened with disbelief before narrowing into furious slits.

Olivia Winters you dare to hit me!' she shrieked, raising her hand to strike back.

caught her wrist mid-air with surprising strength, my fingers digging into her skin. The room

felt silent as everyone watched our confrontation.

sabelle Stone" I hissed my voice dropping to a dangerous whisper, "let me hear you insult

Lity again and Il tear your mouth apart!

My emerald eyes blazed with maternal fury. The chilling rage emanating from me

was

palpable, making tsabelle instinctively step back.

"You're crazy," she whispered, but I could see the fear in her eyes.

I released her wrist with a shove, unable to bear staying a moment longer. The pain of hearing Isabelle's casual disrespect toward my deceased daughter cut deeper than any physical

wound

What hurt even more was Ethan's indifference. He stood there, silent and unmoved, as his

cousin insulted our daughter's memory.

Without another word, I turned and walked out, my heart shattering all over again.

Behind me, I heard Isabelle's voice rise in a dramatic wail. "Cousin..."

I didn't stay to hear more. The hospital corridor stretched before me like an escape route, and I

took it.

As soon as I left, I heard a sharp slap followed by a thud. The sound made me pause briefly, but I forced myself to keep walking. Whatever was happening behind those doors no longer

concerned me.

Outside, the cool night air hit my face, stinging my skin. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my shaking hands.

I checked my phone and saw six missed calls from James. There were also several worried

messages.

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"Are you okay? Call me when you can."

"Liv, I'm worried. Please respond."

"If I don't hear from you in an hour, I'm coming to find you."

I dialed his number immediately, guilt washing over me for making him worry.

* Points >

"Liv!" James answered on the first ring, his voice tight with concern. "Are you alright? What

happened?"

assured him, though the words felt hollow

home now."

come

some

could protest. The last thing I needed

confrontation with Ethan.

longer than usual. Every

me on edge.

almost 10 pm when I finally reached the familiar territory. The

retired for the

to my word, I sent James a quick text: "Made it

my phone away and walked toward my residence, my steps heavy with exhaustion. The emotional weight of the day's

buildings was poorly lit. Shadows stretched across the

grasping fingers.

suddenly shot out from the darkness.

clamped over my mouth.

into the shadows. I struggled violently, kicking

clawing at my attacker.

a gruff voice ordered in my ear, his breath hot

surged through me, but I forced myself to think. My hand

pocket.

shoulder and pressed the

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directly in the eyes.

man screamed in agony, releasing me as he

eyes.

free and ran, my heart pounding

me!"

uselessly off the buildings. The streets were deserted,

silent.

the safety of my home. My lungs burned with each

my ankle twisted painfully on an uneven patch

pavement. I stumbled

the impact knocking

ankle as I tried to stand. Before I could rise, a hand

my hair,

yanking me backward.

his eyes red and watering from the pepper spray.

contorted

you asked for it!"

with my face in a

force of the

knocked me back to

dazed, my cheek throbbing with pain. The metallic taste

mouth.

smile as he looked down at me. "Be good, and

suffer less," he promised.

veins. I tried to crawl

easily.

to the ground.

his crushing weight.

I pleaded, trying to sound calm despite my terror. "I can give

money."

sneered, his yellowed teeth gleaming in the dim light. "Money? Money isn't

as a beautiful woman."

down, pressing his lips against my cheek. The smell of him-stale cigarettes and cheap moonlight wine-made my stomach

to buck him off. But he was too strong,

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