Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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(Victoria's POV)

"Ethan..." I cried out, rushing toward him with my eyes wide and filled with worry.

The silver edge of the knife had cut across his forearm, drawing blood that now stained his expensive shirt. My heart raced-not with concern for his injury, but with the opportunity it

presented.

In my haste to reach him, I deliberately stumbled, making sure to appear weak and frightened. Ethan's protective instincts kicked in immediately, just as I knew they would. He reached out

with his uninjured arm to steady me.

I fell against his chest, savoring the contact and the way his body tensed

protectively around mine. From the corner of my eye, I could see Olivia watching us, her emerald eyes burning

with hatred.

"Your arm," I whimpered, touching the wound gently. "The silver... it could get infected. Dr. Bennett needs to treat it right away."

I turned toward the elderly healer, who was watching the scene with barely concealed skepticism. "Please, help him. The cut looks deep."

Dr. Bennett approached cautiously, his experienced eyes assessing the situation. "It's not as serious as it appears, but silver wounds do require prompt attention."

I clung to Ethan's shirt, making sure to position myself between him and Olivia. Despite her murderous glare, I wasn't truly afraid-not with Ethan here. He would never let her harm me, especially not after witnessing her violent outburst.

"I was so frightened," I whispered, loud enough for Olivia to hear. "The way she came at me with that knife... if you hadn't been here..."

the rest. His jaw tightened, and I knew my words had hit

(Olivia's POV)

boil. Her performance was flawless-the trembling voice,

beneath her facade.

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Victoria's eyes widened in genuine fear as

to my own ears. "You

constant scheming. This

She crashed into the coffee table

For once, the fear in her eyes was

stop!" Ethan pleaded, stepping between us. "This isn't you. You

I laughed bitterly. "She killed our daughter, Ethan! She made sure

She's the reason our baby

backward, her eyes wide. "She's insane! Ethan, don't

wrist. His amber eyes locked with mine, filled with concern and something else-fear. Not for himself, but

"This isn't

hesitated. Then Victoria's voice

whimpered. "Just like when she attacked me

cemetery."

I wrenched my arm free from Ethan's grip and lunged

you did to my

He caught my eye and gave a subtle nod

react, I felt a sharp

silently behind me, a syringe in his hand. The sedative worked

I gasped, my limbs growing heavy. "Ethan, don't let her... don't let