Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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"A terrified eight-year-old girl," I continued relentlessly, "huddled in the corner, covered in rat bites, screaming for help that didn't come. You promised to protect her then. What happened to that promise, Ethan?"

Olivia's eyes met his, filled with hurt and resentment. The stark contrast between her vivid memories and his apparent indifference was written clearly on her face.

"I... I didn't think... he began, his voice faltering.

"No," I cut him off harshly. "You didn't think. You didn't remember. You were too busy pleasing Victoria to recall your mate's deepest trauma."

(Victoria's POV)

Chate 55. The Matraco

The basement plunged into darkness as the last light was extinguished. My scream tore through the silence,

raw and desperate.

"Please!" I begged, though I knew no one was listening. "I'll do anything! Just get these snakes away

from

mel

Something slithered across my foot, and I kicked wildly, my heart threatening to burst from my chest. The cold, smooth scales against my skin sent waves of paralyzing terror through my body.

unconsciousness that would free

sleeping," a

hit me like a physical blow, shocking me back to full awareness. I gasped, sputtering and choking as the icy liquid

one of Matriarch Evelyn's bodyguards loomed over me, an empty bucket in his hands.

moment," he

washed over me as I realized the full extent of Olivia's revenge. She

mercy of unconsciousness.

again, leaving me in darkness with my slithering tormentors. I tried to control my breathing. to find some reserve of strength, but another snake brushed against my arm

more

I screamed, knowing he couldn't hear me.

(Olivia's POV)

Hall was silent as we entered, its ancient stones bearing witness to centuries of pack discipline. Matriarch Evelyn led the way, her

a mask of controlled emotion. I walked behind them both, supported by Bernard, my

Ethan, pointing to

the distance. The perfect Alpha, accepting the consequences of his actions

me, her eyes softening slightly. "Olivia, as the wronged party, you have the right to discipline even the head

leather whip. The Ancestral Pack Whip-used only

accept that I was wrong

the attack," Matriarch Evelyn replied firmly. "This is about years of neglect. About forgetting your vows to your mate. About betraying the very foundations of what it means to be an Alpha." She turned back to me, holding out the whip. "The choice is yours, Olivia. Our traditions allow you this right."

55 Thu Kada

had been shown

remembered Lily-my beautiful daughter who had died while Ethan was with Victoria and Emma. I remembered the basement, the rats,