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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.

as I settled into the passenger seat.

concern.

should get you to the Medical Den,"

I needed him at the ceremony to see

secure for me.

placed my hand on his arm. "Please, let's

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

insisted, allowing my voice to

It's my chance to

as someone

watched his

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

I need something good

nodded and turned the car

white on the steering wheel. I needed

at Olivia, not questioning

still can't believe Olivia would lie about Lily being dead," I said softly.

does that?"

keeping Lily from me would hurt me

most."

couldn't bear seeing us together

excuse."

a reason for her to curse our daughter's death,"

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rage.

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

dangerously. "I won't listen to her nonsense

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 side, with Olivia's

destroyed.

(Olivia's POV)

on the floor outside Lily's room,

name.

flashed on the screen.

I answered. "Where

had just happened. How could I tell her

off to chase a

back,"

difficult," Elder Willow said gently. "But

only fuel

make

accusing me of.

said finally, forcing myself to

face, reapplied my makeup, and straightened my dress. The woman in the mirror looked composed, but

bottomless.

into the underground parking

As I stepped

of my car,

and Victoria were walking toward the elevator. Victoria was

against Ethan for support.

inside me. I couldn't

voice echoing in the

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

him completely, focusing solely on Victoria. "Victoria

see Lily?"

a fraction of a second-so brief anyone else might have missed it.