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Chapter 20: A Dinner with Lucas Blackwood

Chapter 20: A Dinner with Lucas Blackwood

(Olivia's POV)

The Moonstone Dining Hall glittered with soft lighting that reflected the pe Lucas Blackwood pulled out my chair with a graceful meeterd.

"Thank you," I murmured, settling into the plush seat.

His manners were impeccable-exactly as his reputation suggested the stark CLARYNAR between his courteous behavior and Ethan's recent coldness was it lost on the

"The venison here is excellent, Lucas suggested as he took his seat across from metho

their moonlight wine selection is even better"

After we placed our orders, a slightly awkward silence fell between us. I expected him to BAGA discussing my crystal design immediately. That was, after all, why w6 77616 here

Instead, his gaze lingered on me with an intensity that made me shaft

uncomfortably Thoogh his stare wasn't threatening or unpleasant, something about it unsettled me

I frowned, meeting his eyes with a cool, questioning expression. Perhaps his reputation for politeness was merely a facade.

"Do you really not remember me?" Lucas finally broke the silence.

I blinked, genuinely confused. "I'm sorry?"

"When are you going to return my pen?" he added, his expression unreadable.

My bewilderment deepened. I had never borrowed a pen from him-had never even met him before today's ceremony. My emerald eyes must have reflected my confusion because his expression softened.

"I apologize," he said after studying my face. "It seems I've mistaken you for someone else?

Relief washed over me as he dropped the subject. A touch of embarrassment colored my

cheeks as I took a sip of water.

"It happens," I replied, grateful when our appetizers arrived to break the tension.

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taking several deep breaths, I felt steady enough to return to dinner. I dried

strong arm wrapped around my waist, yanking me backward. I gasped in shock as I

diset my eyes as

shut behind

earth from my lungs when opened

dinner with

blazing with fury

shivers down my some. His body pressed mine against the door, his aggressive demeanor

hadn't seen

retorted, anger replacing

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his face inches from mine. "I never

I snapped. "I decided

dangerously. "So you've found a replacement already? Lucas

so absurd I almost laughed. "My

that why he was staring at you like you're his next meal?' Ethan growled, his hands tightening on my

our separation stemmed not from love but from his need for control. His disapproval was fueled by his alpha pride-

who ended our

do you care?" I challenged. "You've had Victoria warming your bed

tightened. "That's

me, Ethan. You died the

cut short as Ethan seized my chin and crashed his

emerald eyes wide

tight, refusing