Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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window at the passing streetlights, afraid to break this fragile moment of

understanding.

Ethan's phone rang suddenly, shattering the quiet. Victoria's name flashed on the

screen, illuminating the dashboard with an accusatory glow.

My heart sank as quickly as it had risen. Of course. Victoria always had impeccable timing.

"Don't answer it," I said, my voice tight. "Please, Ethan. This is your last chance."

His hand hovered over the phone, hesitation clear in his expression.

"Your last chance to choose," I continued, my words deliberate and measured. "Between Victoria and finally seeing Lily."

Ethan's jaw tightened as he declined the call, placing the phone back in the center console. Relief washed over me, but it was short-lived.

His phone buzzed again with a text message notification. Despite myself, I glanced down and caught the

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words on the screen.

the phone. If you don't, Emma and

stomach clenched with dread as Ethan snatched up

her back," he said, his

pleaded, grabbing his wrist. "She's manipulating you, can't you see

his eyes had already hardened, concern for Victoria and Emma eclipsing any lingering guilt he felt toward Lily. He shook off my hand and dialed

car immediately. "Ethan! Thank God

Ethan demanded, his knuckles whitening on the steering wheel. "Victoria, calm down

says I stole his first place in the Pack Healer's

just revealed that information to Ethan minutes ago

"He says som

I cheated. Emma is terrified, Ethan!

to me, accusation blazing

"Is this why you were showing me

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No!" I gasped, genuinely shocked by the accusation, "I would

happens to Victoria and Emma," he cut me

middle of the road.

head hit the window, sending a burst of pain through

for support. Think about what you're doing! Victoria

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