Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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(Victoria's POV)

Relief washed over me as I heard Ethan's suspicion about Olivia. His amber eyes narrowed,

jaw clenched tight with anger. This was exactly what I needed.

"Victoria, was it Olivia who did this to you?" Ethan asked again, his voice low and dangerous.

I didn't answer immediately, letting my silence speak volumes. My head throbbed where Olivia

had slammed it against Lily's tombstone, but the pain was worth it for what I was about to

gain.

Without concrete evidence, Ethan would always choose me over Olivia. He always had.

I trembled slightly in his arms, playing the frightened victim to perfection. "I... I don't want to

cause trouble," I whispered, my voice breaking.

Ethan's arms tightened around me protectively. The gesture sent a thrill of satisfaction

through me.

spotting my daughter hovering

going to be fine. Dorothy, please take

behind Emma. "Come along,

mother needs to rest."

her

summoned a brave smile. "Go with Dorothy, darling. Ethan will

Dorothy led Emma away, I made sure Ethan noticed my motherly concern. His expression softened

freely. They weren't entirely fake-my head did hurt-but I certainly embellished

didn't want to say anything in front of Emma,” I sobbed, clinging to

an eyebrow but continued cleaning

tight with controlled fury. "What

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the picture of remorse. "I wanted to pay my respects to Lily.

I thought... I thought it might help bring us closer." Ethan's expression

already there when I arrived," I continued, weaving my tale carefully. "I tried

she saw

my forehead gingerly. "She grabbed me by the hair and

and over. She kept screaming that I

face darkened. "She's completely lost her