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

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meeting tomorrow."

I wanted nothing more than

reappeared.

That's when I felt it—a shift in the

our table, his commanding presence filling the entire restaurant. His amber eyes burned

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

territorial

rose slightly, but he made no immediate move to interfere. Ethan didn't

for a response.

painfully tight. I stumbled alongside him, too shocked

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

the exit. His fingers dug into my flesh,

to leave bruises.

heels. "Let me go, Ethan!" I demanded, my

defiance.

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

my discomfort meant nothing

pathetic," I spat, fury replacing my fear. "Displaying such possessiveness towards a

all but abandoned. What would

my taunt, but he continued pulling me through the

petite

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as she realized she

features. Suddenly,

her legs buckling

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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 mAACH center' Lucas instructed as he settled me carefully in the backseat The journey passed in a blur of pain and anxiety Lucas maintained a respectul stance, Becasionally offering reassurance when

Dr. Marcus Fletcher was walling His familiar face broug

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

he meticulously removed tiny crystal fragmenes from my patho Each piece extracted

his face expressionless as always, Ethan's Beta handen the admission paperwork