Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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I calmly placed the crystal design magazine back on the shelf after Victoria's emotional outburst. Her jealousy was almost amusing.

"What's wrong. Victoria?" I asked, deliberately keeping my voice light. "Are you worried?"

Victoria's perfectly sculpted eyebrows drew together in confusion before her face contorted with anger.

"I have nothing to be anxious about..." she started defensively, then stopped abruptly as realization dawned

on her face.

I couldn't help the small smile that tugged at my lips. She'd fallen right into my trap, effectively admitting to be worried - a derogatory term implying she was desperate and territorial.

Fury flashed in Victoria's eyes. She lunged at me with a snarl, her manicured nails aimed at my face.

I moved quickly, catching her wrists and pinning her against the bookshelf. Several crystal samples rattled precariously on their shelves.

"Let me go!" she hissed, struggling against my grip.

My emerald eyes locked with hers. Despite my status as a Luna without favor, I was still physically stronger

than her.

"Victoria Frost," I said, my voice dropping to an icy whisper, "Seduce him? He doesn't deserve it."

Victoria's face paled with rage. She twisted violently in my grip.

and stepped back, returning to my work organizing the

happened,

designer blouse. "You think you're so clever,

sorting through the samples, not bothering to look at

problem is, Olivia?" Victoria continued, her voice gaining confidence. "You rely too

stilled on a moonstone

protect you then?" she sneered, her perfectly

into her palms.

and hurled it

dare speak about Matriarch Stone that way," I growled, advancing on her. "She's healthy and will live

lip where the magazine had struck, her eyes widening in

continued, “I don't need to rely on my looks to secure my position. Your

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forever. And when it fades, what will

past her, my shoulders squared with dignity, and left the materials room

(Victoria's POV)

I dabbed at my

she attack me? I was Victoria Frost, beloved of Alpha King Ethan Stone. I wouldn't

humiliation stand,