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Chapter 17: False Sightings

Chapter 17: False Sightings

(Victoria's POV)

I leaned against a tree, watching Ethan's frantic expression with secret

satisfaction. My plan

was working perfectly.

"There!" I pointed toward a dense cluster of trees. "I saw a middle-aged woman holding Lily's hand! She was pulling her that way!"

Ethan's eyes widened with alarm. "A woman? You didn't mention that before."

I forced my eyes to well with tears. "I was so shocked... I just remembered. Ethan, I think

someone has kidnapped her!"

Without hesitation, Ethan started running in the direction I'd indicated. His protective instincts

were so predictable. Now for the second part of my plan.

I waited until he was several yards away before letting out a pained cry. I fell to the ground,

clutching my knee dramatically.

"Victoria!" Ethan turned back immediately, rushing to my side.

I had scraped my knee against a rock, drawing just enough blood to make it convincing. The pain was worth it for the concerned look on Ethan's face.

"I'm fine," I whimpered, trying to stand. "Go find Lily!*

Ethan's gaze darted between me and the forest path, torn between his duty to his supposed daughter and his concern for me. Just as I'd planned.

"You're bleeding," he said, his voice tight with frustration.

I pushed at his chest weakly. "Please, Ethan! Find her before that woman takes her away!"

Instead of continuing his search, Ethan scooped me into his arms. The feeling of being held against his powerful chest sent a thrill through me.

"Ethan, no! What about Lily?" I protested, secretly delighting in his choice.

His amber eyes darkened with anger. "Let her hide. I want to see how long Olivia Winters can

hide her!"

I buried my face against his shoulder to hide my triumphant smile. Once again, he'd chosen

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me over his mate and child.

As he carried me back to the car, I continued my performance. “But Ethan, what if that woman

really has kidnapped Lily? Shouldn't we look for her?"

"Olivia is behind this," he growled. "She's playing games, and I won't be manipulated."

Perfect. He was exactly where I wanted him-angry at Olivia and completely blind to my deception.

as I settled

concern.

Medical Den," he said, starting

needed him at the ceremony to see me win the

secure for me.

on his arm. "Please, let's go back to Lunar

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

allowing my voice to tremble slightly. "Ethan, winning

means everything to me. It's my chance to prove myself as a healer...

as someone

his resolve weaken.

I whispered, letting a tear slide down my cheek. "I've worked so hard for

Lily... I need something good to happen

he nodded and turned the car toward Lunar Tower.

his knuckles white on the steering wheel. I

Olivia, not

still can't believe Olivia would lie about Lily being dead," I

does that?"

expression darkened further. "She knew keeping Lily

most."

sympathetically. "She probably couldn't bear seeing us together and used Lily

excuse."

to curse our daughter's death,"

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rage.

his thigh, squeezing gently. “But besides Lily,

amber eyes flashed dangerously. "I won't listen to her nonsense again. Don't

time we reached Lunar Tower, Ethan was seething, and I was exactly where I wanted to be-by

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

on the floor outside Lily's room, clutching my

name.

flashed on the screen.

her concerned voice came through when I answered. "Where are

words to explain what had just happened. How could I tell her

to chase a ghost based on

don't think I can come back," I whispered, my voice

difficult," Elder Willow said gently. "But

only fuel

right. Hiding away would only make

accusing me of.

said finally, forcing myself

my dress. The woman in the mirror looked composed, but her eyes

bottomless.

into the underground parking garage

As I stepped

my car, I

were walking toward the elevator. Victoria was limping slightly,

against Ethan for support.

inside me. I couldn't let her lies

voice echoing

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Victoria's eyes widened with surprise before narrowing calculatingly. Ethan's expression hardened into a

on Victoria.

see Lily?"

second-so brief anyone else