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..."

imagination to fill in the rest. His jaw tightened, and I

(Olivia's POV)

sight of Victoria pressed against Ethan's chest made my blood boil. Her performance was flawless-the trembling voice,

beneath her facade.

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hunting knife from where it had fallen. Victoria's eyes widened in genuine fear as I advanced toward her, the knife clutched tightly in

even to my own ears. "You desecrated her grave, and now

constant scheming. This was about Lily- my sweet, innocent daughter who had died because

reacted with lightning speed, pushing Victoria out of the way. She crashed into the

fallen form, knife raised. For once, the fear in her eyes was

"This isn't you. You need to

our daughter, Ethan!

She's the reason our

eyes wide. "She's insane!

caught my wrist. His amber eyes locked

softly. "This isn't the way. Put down

Then Victoria's voice cut

"Just like when

cemetery."

I wrenched my

what you did to my daughter!" I

eye and gave a subtle nod to

react, I felt a sharp prick in

a syringe in his hand. The sedative worked quickly, spreading through my

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