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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.

car, I winced theatrically as I settled into the

concern.

you to the Medical Den," he

wouldn't do. I needed him at the ceremony to see me win the competition he'd

secure for me.

my hand on his arm. "Please, let's go back

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

insisted, allowing my voice to tremble slightly. "Ethan,

me. It's my chance to prove myself

you as someone

his

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

Lily... I need something good to happen

and turned the car toward Lunar Tower. I'd won

white on the steering wheel. I needed to

at Olivia, not

Olivia would lie about Lily being dead,"

does that?"

further. "She knew keeping Lily from me

most."

couldn't bear seeing us together and used Lily

excuse."

for her to curse our daughter's death," he snapped, his

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rage.

gently. “But besides Lily,

won't listen to her nonsense

stoked. By the time we reached Lunar Tower, Ethan was seething, and I was exactly where I wanted to be-by his side, with

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

sat on the floor outside Lily's room, clutching

name.

flashed on the screen.

concerned voice came through when I answered. "Where are

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

again, rushing off to chase a ghost based on Victoria's

think I can come back," I whispered, my voice hoarse from

dear, I understand this is difficult," Elder Willow said gently. "But

will only

was right. Hiding away would only make me appear

accusing me of.

there," I said

woman in the mirror looked composed, but her eyes

bottomless.

pulled into the underground parking garage

As I stepped

of my car,

toward the elevator. Victoria was

against Ethan for support.

me. I couldn't let her

I called out, my voice echoing in the

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before narrowing calculatingly.

him completely, focusing solely on Victoria. "Victoria Frost, did

see Lily?"

brief anyone else might