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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.

the car, I winced theatrically as I settled into the passenger seat.

concern.

the Medical

I needed him at the ceremony to

secure for me.

arm. "Please, let's

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

scratch," I insisted, allowing my voice

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

as

his resolve weaken.

a tear slide down my cheek.

I need something good

and turned the car toward Lunar Tower. I'd

knuckles white on the steering wheel. I needed

at Olivia, not questioning

lie about Lily being dead," I said softly. "What

does that?"

darkened further. "She knew keeping

most."

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

excuse."

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

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rage.

my hand on his thigh, squeezing gently. “But besides

"I won't listen to her nonsense again.

anger 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,

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

Lily's room, clutching my

name.

flashed on the screen.

concerned voice came through when I answered.

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

me again, rushing off to chase

don't think I can come back," I whispered,

this is difficult," Elder Willow said gently.

only

would only make me appear guilty of whatever Victoria

accusing me of.

said finally, forcing

splashed cold water on my face, reapplied my makeup, and straightened my dress. The woman in the mirror

bottomless.

pulled into the underground

As I stepped

of my

toward the elevator. Victoria was limping slightly,

against Ethan for support.

inside me. I couldn't

my voice echoing in the

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

solely on Victoria. "Victoria Frost,

see Lily?"

a fraction of a second-so brief