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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 passenger seat.

concern.

Medical Den," he said,

him at the ceremony

secure for me.

"Please, let's

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

a scratch," I insisted, allowing my voice

means everything to me. It's my chance to prove

as someone

watched his resolve weaken.

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

need something good to happen

but he nodded and turned the car

remained silent as we drove, his knuckles white on the steering wheel. I

Olivia,

believe Olivia would lie about Lily being dead," I said

does that?"

further. "She knew keeping Lily from me would hurt

most."

seeing us together and used Lily as

excuse."

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

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rage.

“But besides

dangerously. "I won't listen to her nonsense again. Don't mention

reached Lunar Tower, Ethan was seething, and I was exactly where I wanted to

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

the floor outside Lily's room, clutching my

name.

flashed on the screen.

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

couldn't find words to explain what had just happened. How could

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

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

is difficult," Elder Willow said

will only fuel

Hiding away would only make me appear guilty of whatever Victoria

accusing me of.

there," I said finally,

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

bottomless.

the

As I stepped

of my car,

were walking toward the elevator. Victoria

against Ethan for support.

inside me. I couldn't let her lies stand

my voice echoing in the concrete

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narrowing calculatingly.

completely, focusing solely on Victoria. "Victoria Frost,

see Lily?"

a second-so brief anyone