Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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Where had Ethan disappeared to? I had only turned away for a moment to discuss the seating arrangement with Eleanor, and he'd vanished.

I smoothed my designer dress, irritation flickering across my features. This was supposed to be my night- the celebration of my triumph over Olivia at the Howling Moon Grand Hotel. Yet Ethan had wandered off

again.

"Have you seen Alpha Stone?" I asked a passing servant, my voice sweet but commanding.

The young wolf lowered her eyes respectfully. "I believe he went toward the kitchen, Mrs. Frost"

The kitchen? Understanding dawned on me. That's where Eleanor had sent Olivia

A malicious smile curved my lips as I gestured for Isabelle to follow me. "Let's go find our Alpha, shall we?"

Isabelle matched my stride, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "I can't believe that woman had the audacity

to touch Ethan like that in front of everyone."

"Desperation," I replied with a dismissive wave. "She knows she's losing him."

As we approached the kitchen, I slowed my steps, hearing the low rumble of Ethan's voice from within. Perfect. I wanted to catch them together-to see Olivia put in her place.

Inside the kitchen, Ethan's enhanced werewolf hearing picked up our approaching footsteps. His body tensed

against Olivia's as he recognized my scent.

Victoria's coming," he growled, his amber eyes flashing with warning.

Olivia's emerald gaze locked with his, defiance radiating from her slender frame. "Let her

Ethan released his grip on her arms, stepping back just enough to create distance between them. Olivia swayed slightly from the sudden loss of his support, her hand reaching for the counter to steady herself.

My heels clicked against the marble floor as I drew closer to the kitchen door. Just before I reached it, Olivia

made her move.

arms around Ethan's muscular torso, pressing her body against his. His jaw tightened,

around," he growled, the warning in his

him. Instead, her arms tightened around him

kitchen door

embrace to

the doorway, Isabelle

hands moved to Olivia's shoulders, pushing her away

thunderous as

said, his voice carefully controlled. "I

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happened. But I wasn't fooled. I noticed how

to dangerous slits. That mark hadn't

too, her face contorting with rage. "You shameless woman!" she exploded, storming past me toward Olivia. "How dare you try to seduce the Alpha King right under our

continued chopping venison, her movements precise and controlled. "I don't know

about, Isabelle."

snarled, stepping closer. "Everyone knows he

You're just embarrassing yourself!"

into Isabelle's

"I thought you needed something to go with all

the pristine kitchen floor. With a final hateful glare, she rushed

the scene unfold with an unreadable expression. Then, without a word, he straightened

walked out, brushing past me in the

remained, glaring daggers at Olivia's back. The tension between us crackled

I hissed, my perfect composure slipping. “But we both know

didn't respond, her focus seemingly absorbed by the meal preparation. The dismissal only fueled

anger.

playing-it won't work," I continued, my voice dropping to a

left, my heels striking the floor like punctuation marks to my

She raised trembling fingers

(Olivia's POV)

on the platter of venison, my movements deliberate and precise. The tender meat was