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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.

I settled into the passenger seat. Ethan's eyes

concern.

the Medical

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

secure for me.

arm. "Please, let's go back to

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

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

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

as someone

watched his resolve weaken.

tear slide down my

Lily... I need something good

and turned the car toward Lunar

his knuckles white

angry at Olivia, not

can't believe Olivia would lie about Lily being

does that?"

further. "She knew keeping

most."

bear seeing us together and

excuse."

not a reason for her to curse our daughter's death," he snapped,

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rage.

thigh, squeezing gently. “But besides Lily, she has no other way

listen to her nonsense again. Don't mention her

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

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

sat on the floor outside Lily's room, clutching

name.

flashed on the screen.

when I answered. "Where are you? The ceremony

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

chase a ghost based on Victoria's

come back," I whispered, my voice hoarse

is difficult," Elder

only fuel

would only make

accusing me of.

I said finally, forcing

my makeup, and straightened my dress. The woman in the mirror looked composed, but her eyes held a

bottomless.

I pulled into the underground parking

As I stepped

my car, I

were walking toward the elevator.

against Ethan for support.

I couldn't let

I called out, my voice echoing

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

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

see Lily?"

brief anyone