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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."

washed over me. I wanted nothing more than to escape this

reappeared.

I

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

warning, his hand clamped around my upper arm. "She's my wife,"

territorial

made no immediate move

for a response.

painfully

the curious

ignored me completely, dragging me toward the exit. His fingers dug into my

to leave bruises.

me go, Ethan!" I demanded, my

defiance.

it until

though my discomfort meant nothing to

replacing my fear. "Displaying such possessiveness

but abandoned. What would your precious Victoria

taunt, but he continued pulling me

petite frame

called out,

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

in Victoria's eyes as she realized

across her perfect features. Suddenly, she clutched her

legs

swayed, her eyes rolling back

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