Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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No matter whether he let me whip him in the Stone Ancestral Hall, or was now gently caring for my wounds, I knew the truth. The purpose was simply to soften my heart, to make me voluntarily agree to release Victoria

Frost

Five years ago, I would have fallen for it. I would have interceded for him whenever Matriarch Evelyn wanted to punish Victoria. I had loved my mate so pathetically back then, my wolf completely devoted to him despite his neglect

Not anymore. Lily's death had changed everything.

"Victoria is suffering." Ethan said, interrupting my thoughts. "She's a concerned mother, worried about Emma."

My face darkened completely, emerald eyes flashing with suppressed rage. "I'll say it again, if you want me to release Victoria early from that basement, keep dreaming."

I threw off the moonlight thermal blanket and got up despite my weakness. My bandaged fingers throbbed

with pain as I stood.

Ethan moved quickly, trying to stop me. "You're still weak. The doctor said="

"Don't touch me," I hissed, pushing him away. My voice was cold as ice.

I headed for the door, determined to put distance between us. Before I could reach it, a distinctive ringtone filled the room.

Ethan's Alpha phone was ringing. He answered immediately, his face softening as Emma's voice came through.

"Daddy, where's mommy?" The child was crying hysterically. "I want mommy, where is she?"

"Don't worry, princess," Ethan soothed. "Your mother will be at the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den soon. I

promise.

He hung up and grabbed his jacket, heading for the door without another glance in my direction.

I moved quickly, my bandaged hand gripping his arm. "Victoria's punishment time isn't up yet."

Ethan pulled away from my grasp, his amber eyes cold as winter. "Enough, stop making trouble!" he growled,

and left.

I stood frozen, watching him choose Victoria yet again. Some things never change.

From the landing, I watched as Matriarch Evelyn intercepted him downstairs. Her elderly frame still

respect from the Alpha

isn't complete,

"Victoria has

Matriarch Evelyn's voice was

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sighed impatiently. "I won't do

suffering I had endured in the Shadowcrypt Dungeon, Matriarch Evelyn's expression darkened completely, her

(Matriarch Evelyn's POV)

my grandson, barely recognizing the man he had become. The boy I

about your feelings toward Olivia," I said, keeping my voice steady despite my disappointment. "If you have no interest in your true mate, I will arrange meetings with eligible Alphas from allied

his wolf bristling at my words. His eyes flickered up to where Olivia

he sneered. "She won't accept another

truly believed Olivia's wolf was

his gaze to Olivia, noting the hurt that flashed across her face before she

mentioning potential meetings with other Alphas,

instinct.

chose Victoria without

My decision was made.

Olivia slowly, climbing the stairs with deliberate steps. "My

find you a worthy Alpha who

wolf instinctively recoiling. "No, Grandmother. I don't want another

I want someone to protect you, especially since I won't be around

bandaged hands in mine, careful not to cause pain. "Promise me you'll

For my

genuine concern. Finally, she nodded. "For

at the mere thought,

(Ethan's POV)

Victoria was being held. The

stop me

I opened the door, the sight before me

was lying on the ground with several vipers crawling on and around her. Her pupils were dilated with terror,

seeing me, she whispered my name with her last breath, reaching

"Ethan... help me..."

lifted

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against mine.

kicking two of The Shadow Guard on my way. "If she dies,

will live