Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 97

The Alpha King is unavailable 97

(Olivia's POV)

I hurried back to Matriarch Evelyn's villa, my mind racing with thoughts of Ethan. The memory of his possessive grip on my wrist still burned on my skin. I knew him well enough to anticipate his next move.

Last time, he had simply bypassed my locked door. I needed a different strategy tonight.

The villa was quiet as I made my way to Matriarch Evelyn's sitting room. She was in her favorite armchair,

reading a book under the warm glow of a table lamp

"Grandmother," I said softly, using the term of endearment she preferred.

She looked up, her wise eyes crinkling with affection. "Wanwan, come sit with me."

I settled beside her chair, resting my head against her knee like I used to do years ago. Her frail hand stroked

my hair gently.

"Is something troubling you, child?" she asked, her voice carrying the weight of years but still strong with

authority.

I hesitated, not wanting to worry her with the truth about Ethan's behavior. I don't want to be alone tonight," I admitted finally.

Her hand paused in my hair. "Did something happen with Ethan?"

a smile. “No, I

lie. I missed

moment of every

with understanding. "Of course you do,

my courage and looked up at her, "Grandmother,

lit up with such genuine pleasure that I felt a pang of guilt for my

make me happier, Wanwan."

Evelyn in her large bed. Her breathing had settled into the rhythmic pattern of sleep, but I remained

room was filled with her familiar scent – lavender and moonlight herb tea. It reminded

was first welcomed into

my head slightly, studying her profile in the dim light filtering through the curtains. Even in

dignity, a remnant of her years

me watching her. "Can't sleep, dear?" she

I woke

wolves don't need much sleep."

"I've missed having you

tightened with emotion. "I've missed you

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