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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

21 A Challenge to

meeting tomorrow."

more than to

reappeared.

when I felt it—a shift in the atmosphere, a prickling sensation across

filling the entire restaurant. His amber eyes burned with cold

around my upper arm. "She's my wife,"

his territorial

but he made no immediate move to

for a response.

painfully tight. I stumbled alongside

I hissed, aware of the curious stares from other diners. "You're making a

completely, dragging me toward the

to leave bruises.

I dug in my heels. "Let me go, Ethan!" I demanded, my emerald eyes flashing

defiance.

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

my discomfort meant nothing

my fear. "Displaying such possessiveness towards a

but abandoned. What

taunt, but he continued

iron grip, my petite frame

out, deliberately soft and

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

as she realized

her perfect features. Suddenly,

her legs

swayed, her eyes rolling

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me against the chest. "Y'm taking her to the Swvercres Medical Center he announced, his tone leaving no room for argument. Through tear blumed vision, I saw Ethan standing frozen, Victoria still clinging to hum diamatically. The face darkened with rage ne tuene camed me // Lucas's diver opened the car door before we even reached it. "Tastest route to the

center, Dr. Marcus Fletcher was walling His familiar face broug measure of comfort as he examined my

wounds carefully "But that's no permanent damage

watching as he meticulously removed tiny crystal fragmenes from my

face expressionless as always, Ethan's Beta handen the admission paperwork with cool efficiency, never

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