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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.

winced theatrically as I settled

concern.

you to the Medical Den,"

wouldn't do. I needed him at the ceremony to see me

secure for me.

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

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

a scratch," I insisted, allowing my voice

chance to prove myself as a healer...

as someone

his resolve weaken.

I whispered, letting a tear slide down my cheek. "I've

need

nodded and turned the

knuckles white on the steering wheel. I needed to

at Olivia, not questioning my

Olivia would lie about Lily being dead," I said softly. "What kind

does that?"

expression darkened further. "She knew keeping Lily from me would hurt

most."

couldn't bear seeing us together and used Lily

excuse."

not a reason for her to curse our daughter's

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rage.

on his thigh, squeezing gently. “But

eyes flashed dangerously. "I won't listen to

the time we reached Lunar Tower, Ethan was seething, and I was

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

on the floor outside Lily's room, clutching my phone as it rang. Elder

name.

flashed on the screen.

answered. "Where are you? The ceremony is

words to explain what had just

off to chase

can come back,"

dear, I understand this is difficult," Elder Willow

only

right. Hiding away would only make

accusing me of.

there," I said

my dress. The woman in the mirror looked composed, but her eyes held a grief so

bottomless.

I pulled into the underground parking garage

As I stepped

my car, I

toward the elevator. Victoria was

against Ethan for support.

snapped inside me. I couldn't let her lies

voice echoing in

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

on

see Lily?"

a fraction of a second-so brief anyone else might have missed