Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 97

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(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?"

head, forcing a smile. “No, I just...

I

of every

softened with understanding. "Of

at her, "Grandmother, can

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

make me happier, Wanwan."

night, I lay beside Matriarch Evelyn in her large bed. Her breathing had settled into the rhythmic pattern of sleep, but I remained awake, staring

her familiar scent – lavender

I was first welcomed into

the dim light filtering through

dignity, a remnant of her

open suddenly, catching me watching her.

I woke

slightly. "Old wolves don't

"I've missed having you close,

emotion. "I've

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dat

squeezed my hand gently. "You were always more of a granddaughter to me than Isabelle ever

blood relative, while I was merely the mate

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