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..."

to fill in the rest. His jaw tightened, and I knew my words had hit their

(Olivia's POV)

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

beneath her facade.

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I lunged forward and grabbed the silver-edged hunting knife from where it had fallen. Victoria's eyes widened in genuine fear

snarled, my voice barely recognizable even to my own ears. "You desecrated her grave, and now

consumed me. This wasn't just about Victoria's manipulation of Ethan or her constant scheming. This was about Lily- my sweet, innocent

speed, pushing Victoria out of the way. She crashed into the coffee table with a satisfying thud, sending decorative items scattering

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

stop!" Ethan pleaded, stepping between us. "This

bitterly. "She killed our daughter, Ethan! She made sure Lily didn't

kidney transplant. She's the

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

wrist. His amber eyes locked with mine, filled

please," he said softly. "This isn't the

Then Victoria's voice

"Just

cemetery."

she'd done to Lily's grave reignited my fury. I wrenched my

you for what you did to my daughter!"

expression hardened. He caught my eye and gave

I felt a sharp prick

his hand. The sedative worked quickly, spreading

"Ethan, don't let her... don't