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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.

settled into the passenger seat. Ethan's

concern.

get you to the Medical Den," he

ceremony

secure for me.

placed my hand on his arm. "Please, let's go back to Lunar Tower.

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

my voice to tremble slightly. "Ethan,

means everything to me. It's my chance

you as

his resolve

my cheek.

I need something good

turned the

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

angry at Olivia, not

would lie about Lily being dead," I said

does that?"

further. "She knew keeping Lily from me

most."

"She probably couldn't bear seeing us together and used

excuse."

curse our

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rage.

placed my hand on his thigh, squeezing gently. “But besides Lily, she has

flashed dangerously. "I won't listen

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 wanted

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

on the floor outside Lily's room, clutching

name.

flashed on the screen.

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

find words to explain what had just happened. How could

off to chase a ghost based on

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

understand this is difficult," Elder Willow said gently.

only fuel

make

accusing me of.

there," I said finally, forcing myself to

makeup, and straightened my dress. The woman

bottomless.

I pulled into the underground parking garage at

As I stepped

my car,

Victoria were walking toward the elevator. Victoria was limping

against Ethan for support.

inside me. I couldn't

I called out, my voice echoing in the

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before narrowing calculatingly. Ethan's

solely on Victoria.

see Lily?"

brief