Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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I stood in the doorway of my bedroom, watching Ethan's reaction as his amber eyes took in my appearance. The midnight blue nightdress had been chosen specifically for this moment- the silky material clung to every curve of my body, the neckline plunging low enough to reveal

the swell of my breasts.

"Emma's asleep," he said, averting his gaze: "I should get back to the pack house."

I moved forward with practiced grace, closing the distance between us. My arms slid around his waist as I pressed my body against his, looking up with undisguised longing.

"Ethan..." I made my voice husky, inviting. "Stay tonight, okay?"

I was confident in my allure. After all, Ethan Stone had always desired me. We shared a history that predated his accidental mating with Olivia Winters. He had loved me first, had chosen me first. That bond couldn't be broken by a mere technicality.

I leaned in, tilting my face toward his. My scent-deliberately enhanced with a subtle perfume that I knew he liked-surrounded us both. My lips parted slightly, invitingly.

"Victoria."

His voice was calm and clear. There was no trace of conflicted desire in his amber eyes, only rational composure as he gently but firmly removed my arms from around his waist.

I felt tears welling in my eyes, genuine confusion and hurt washing over me. "What's wrong?"

Ethan took a step back, creating distance between us. "I need to get back."

"Ethan," I whispered, a tear sliding down my cheek. "Do you not want me because of what happened five years ago when you accidentally mated with Olivia? Do you find me repulsive

now?"

(Ethan's POV)

"Victoria." My voice deepened with displeasure at her words.

panic flashed across her face, her posture immediately shifting to one

a side of Victoria I'd seen before-the calculated

whenever she

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she pleaded, her voice trembling. “I shouldn't have

wide and

other since we were young. Why won't you stay with me? You and Olivia

stopping us from being

stunned by her question. Why

Victoria? I had told myself for years that I loved her, that she was the

wanted.

that night five years ago

blamed myself

she needed

did I keep pushing her

pressed closer, sensing my hesitation. Her hand came up to rest against

but insistent. "Ethan,

again, creating distance between us.

I don't have the energy for

left my mouth. Yes, that was it-I was preoccupied

That explained

understanding. "Of course. Lily is

for you."

thoughts of my

hiding her