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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. Ethan's

concern.

the Medical Den,"

at the ceremony to see

secure for me.

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

will start soon."

Ethan frowned. "Your knee-"

just a scratch," I insisted, allowing my voice

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

you as someone

his resolve weaken.

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

I need something good

but he nodded and turned the car toward Lunar Tower. I'd

white on the steering wheel. I

angry at Olivia, not questioning my

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

does that?"

expression darkened further. "She knew keeping Lily from me would hurt me

most."

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

excuse."

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

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rage.

thigh, squeezing gently. “But besides Lily, she has

listen to

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)

sat on the floor outside Lily's room, clutching my phone as it

name.

flashed on the screen.

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

just happened. How could I

rushing off to chase a ghost based

back," I whispered, my voice hoarse from

difficult," Elder Willow said gently. "But you

will only fuel

make me appear

accusing me of.

said finally,

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

bottomless.

later, I pulled into the underground parking

As I stepped

my

and Victoria were walking toward the elevator. Victoria was limping

against Ethan for support.

snapped inside me. I couldn't let

I called out, my voice echoing in the

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

solely on Victoria. "Victoria Frost, did

see Lily?"

brief anyone else might have missed it. But