Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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I watched Ethan's expression soften as I reminded him of my past trauma. The

nightmares had been a recurring theme in our relationship, a tool I used whenever

I needed his presence.

"Alright," he conceded, pulling a chair beside my bed. "I'll stay until you fall

asleep."

It wasn't exactly what I wanted-I'd hoped he would join me in bed-but it was better than nothing. I accepted the compromise with a grateful smile.

"Thank you," I whispered, reaching for his hand again.

Martha arrived with the moonflower calming tea, setting the steaming cup on my nightstand. "Will there be anything else, Alpha Stone?"

Ethan shook his head. "That will be all, Martha. Thank you."

I sipped the tea obediently, feeling its soothing warmth spread through me. The moonflower herb was known for its calming properties, particularly effective for werewolves experiencing anxiety.

As drowsiness began to overtake me, I held Ethan's hand tighter, gazing up at him with a carefully crafted mixture of love and vulnerability in my eyes.

"Don't go," I whispered, my voice already slurring slightly from the tea's effects. Ethan's amber eyes softened. "I won't," he promised.

off to sleep, secure in the knowledge that I had won this round. Olivia was forgotten, while I had Ethan exactly where I wanted

(Olivia's POV)

to close in around me as I stood alone on the dirt road. Ethan's taillights had long since

trying to calm my

around, trying to get my bearings. The moon provided some

continued in the direction Ethan had driven, while the other veered

lead to a main road or

for the occasional rustle of nocturnal creatures. I wrapped my arms around myself, wishing I had worn

a passing car that could give me a ride back to civilization. As

relief, I felt a surge of fear. I

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in the quiet night.

ran into the forest, ignoring the pain in my ande, Behind me,

me.

harder, my heart pounding in my chest. The uneven ground made running difficult, especially with

road, cutting through the trees to intercept me.

a stop directly in my path, I stumbled backward as he dismounted, his face hidden beneath a black

muffled but clearly amused. "What's a

backed away slowly. "I'm just trying to get back to town.

his helmet, revealing a rough-looking man with a

cheek. "No car around

said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I don't want any