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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.

theatrically as I settled into the passenger seat. Ethan's eyes

concern.

should get you to the Medical

ceremony to

secure for me.

his arm. "Please, let's go back to Lunar

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

allowing my voice to tremble slightly. "Ethan, winning

chance to prove

as someone

his resolve

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

Lily... I need something

turned the car toward

drove, his knuckles white on the

angry at Olivia, not questioning

Lily being dead," I said

does that?"

knew keeping Lily

most."

"She probably couldn't bear seeing us

excuse."

our

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rage.

squeezing gently. “But besides Lily, she

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

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 to be-by his

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

room, clutching my phone as it rang.

name.

flashed on the screen.

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

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

off to chase

don't think I can come back,"

this is difficult," Elder Willow said gently. "But you

will only

away would only make me appear guilty of whatever Victoria

accusing me of.

be there," I said finally, forcing myself

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

bottomless.

I pulled into the underground parking garage at

As I stepped

of my car, I

toward the

against Ethan for support.

I couldn't let her

I called out, my voice

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before narrowing calculatingly. Ethan's expression hardened into a

focusing solely on Victoria. "Victoria Frost, did

see Lily?"

brief anyone else might have