Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 98

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Meanwhile, Ethan arrived at my empty room, his hand pausing on the doorknob. Finding it unlocked, he pushed the door open, his amber eyes scanning the darkness.

The bed was untouched, the room empty of my scent. His expression darkened as realization dawned - I was deliberately avoiding him.

His jaw clenched as he closed the door quietly. This game of cat and mouse was far from over.

The next morning, I accompanied Matriarch Evelyn to the kitchen for breakfast. Bernard Sheppard had

prepared a spread of fresh venison sausages, eggs, and warm bread.

To my dismay, Ethan was already seated at the table, a cup of coffee in hand. His eyes tracked my movement as I helped Matriarch Evelyn to her seat.

"Good morning, Grandmother," he greeted, his voice warm with affection. When his gaze shifted to me, that warmth vanished. "Olivia."

I nodded stiffly in acknowledgment, taking the seat furthest from him. Bernard placed a cup of moonlight herb tea before me, and I thanked him with a genuine smile.

The television mounted on the kitchen wall was tuned to the morning news. I was about to ask Bernard to turn it off when a familiar face appeared on the screen.

"Breaking news this morning," the reporter announced. "Miles Blackwood, son of prominent businessman Harold Blackwood, has been arrested on multiple charges of assault."

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My teacup froze halfway to my

lips as I stared at the screen. It was indeed the same man who had attacked me at the restaurant.

"Several women have come forward with allegations against Mr. Blackwood," the reporter continued. "Police

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say they found substantial evidence in his possession linking him to the crimes."

Relief washed through me. Whatever had happened after Lucas rescued me, Miles Blackwood would no

longer be a threat..

I felt Ethan's intense gaze on me as I watched the news. His eyes missed nothing

of my shoulders,

escaped my lips.

observed, his voice deceptively

my teacup carefully, "Justice being served is

narrowed

Ethan's scrutiny. "I should be going, I

you," Ethan

head firmly. "That won't

Evelyn, sensing my reluctance, intervened smoothly. "Bernard, please

opportunity, "Luke is coming to

my use of the

the small

thoughtful of him! You must invite him for dinner

Wanwan."

nodded, deliberately avoiding Ethan's thunderous expression. "I'll ask him.” Bernard appeared at the doorway. "Miss Winters, Mr. Blackwood has arrived." "Thank you, Bernard," I said, relief evident in my voice. I

soon, Grandmother."

hand affectionately.

could feel Ethan's eyes burning into

car. He opened the passenger door with a gentlemanly flourish

his voice carrying just enough warmth to be

observers.

Mr. Blackwood," I replied, sliding

necessary."

walked around to the driver's side.

to maintain this pretense," he said, starting

consistent. Especially around your

term.

villa. "Where would you like to

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I said, "I left my

played at the corner of his mouth. "No need." He reached into the back seat and retrieved my handbag. "I took the

gratefully. "Thank you.

battery was dead," he

dashboard. "I

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