Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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Chapter 21: A Challenge to the Alpha's Claim

Chapter 21: A Challenge to the Alpha's Claim

(Olivia's POV)

I gathered my remaining strength and kicked Ethan hard in the shin. He grunted in pain, mentarily losing his balance

Taking advantage of his surprise, I shoved him with all my might. He fell backward onto the toilet seat, his amber eyes widening with shock.

Before he could recover, I wrenched the stall door open and fled. My heart hammered against

my ribs as I rushed out of the restroom.

Behind me, I heard Ethan's growl of frustration. I didn't dare look back, knowing he would

follow soon enough

My fingers trembled as I smoothed down my disheveled clothing. My lips fell swollen from his

brutal kiss, a physical reminder of his possessiveness.

As I hurried through the corridor, I didn't notice Victoria lurking in a shadowed corner. Her eyes narrowed as she watched me pass, taking in my flushed face and rumpled appearance,

I returned to our table where Lucas waited patiently. His gray eyes flickered to my swollen lips,

then politely away

"I apologize for the delay" I said, sliding back into my seat. My voice sounded strained even to

my own ears

Lucas nodded graciously. "No problem at all. I took the liberty of ordering our main course,"

The waiter arrived with our venison, perfectly timed. I picked up my fork, grateful for the

distraction.

"About the crystal design," Lucas continued smoothly, allowing me to regain my composure, "I'm particularly interested in how you achieved stability with the moonstone configuration."

I explained the technical aspects of my design, speaking quickly between bites. The normalcy of business discussion helped calm my racing pulse.

*Fascinating approach," Lucas commented. "Few healers would think to arrange the crystals

in that pattern."

As we finished our meal, I noticed Lucas checking his watch. "Shall we go? I have an early

A Challenge

meeting tomorrow."

washed over me. I wanted nothing more

reappeared.

leave, Lucas signaling for the check. That's when I felt it—a shift in the atmosphere, a prickling sensation across my

materialized beside our table, his commanding presence filling the entire restaurant. His amber

upper arm. "She's my

his territorial claim

no immediate move to interfere. Ethan

for a response.

pulled me away from the table, his grip painfully tight. I

curious stares from other

me toward the exit. His fingers dug into my flesh,

to leave bruises.

I dug in my heels. "Let me go,

defiance.

loosening his grip, he tightened it until I winced in pain. His

as though my discomfort meant

replacing my fear.

abandoned. What would your

at my taunt, but he continued pulling me through the restaurant.

iron grip, my petite frame giving me

out, deliberately

her no attention, his focus entirely on restraining me. I could

Victoria's eyes as she realized she was

perfect features.

her legs buckling beneath

Victoria swayed, her eyes rolling back as she

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are deep" he observed, cleaning the wounds carefully "But that's no permanent damage to tendons of nerves. You were

nodded numbly, watching as he meticulously removed tiny crystal fragmenes from my patho Each piece extracted sent fresh waves of

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