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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 into the passenger seat. Ethan's eyes softened

concern.

Medical

do. I needed him at the ceremony to see

secure for me.

arm. "Please, let's go

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

my voice to tremble slightly. "Ethan, winning

chance to prove

you as

his resolve

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

seeing Lily... I need something good to

but he nodded and turned the

drove, his knuckles white on the steering wheel. I

at Olivia, not

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

does that?"

knew keeping Lily from me would

most."

bear seeing us together and

excuse."

a reason for her to curse our daughter's

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rage.

squeezing gently. “But besides Lily, she has

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

fell silent, satisfied with the anger I'd stoked. By the time we reached Lunar Tower, Ethan was seething, and I was exactly where I

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

sat on the floor outside Lily's room, clutching my phone as it

name.

flashed on the screen.

concerned voice came through when I answered. "Where are you? The ceremony is about

what had just happened. How could I tell her that Ethan

again, rushing off to chase a ghost based on

don't think I can come back,"

I understand this is difficult," Elder Willow

will only fuel

would only make me

accusing me of.

there," I said finally, forcing

and straightened my dress. The woman in the mirror looked composed, but

bottomless.

the underground

As I stepped

my car, I

Victoria were walking toward the elevator. Victoria was limping

against Ethan for support.

snapped inside me. I couldn't let her

my voice echoing

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both turned. Victoria's eyes widened with surprise before narrowing calculatingly. Ethan's expression

on Victoria.

see Lily?"

for a fraction of a second-so brief anyone else might