Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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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?"

shook my head, forcing a smile. “No, I just... I miss

lie. I missed my

moment of

understanding. "Of course you do,

at her, "Grandmother, can I sleep with

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

make me happier, Wanwan."

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

scent – lavender and moonlight herb tea.

when I was first welcomed into the

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

of her years

me watching

if I woke you," I

wolves don't need much sleep." Her hand

the covers. "I've missed

with emotion.

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Chapter 6 Midnight Eas

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"You were always more of a granddaughter to me

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