Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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I stood at the entrance of Moonlight Fair, my eyes scanning every approaching vehicle. The pendant I'd purchased for Lily weighed in my pocket-a small token compared to the amusement park I'd built for her, but I hoped she would appreciate the personal touch.

"Any sign of them yet?" I asked Maxwell, who stood dutifully beside me.

"Not yet, Alpha King," he replied, checking his tablet. "But Ms. Winters confirmed they're on their way."

I nodded, trying to calm my racing heart. After months of separation, I would finally see my daughter again. The ceramic coffee mug she had made-with its childish drawings and "I DAD!" inscription-had shattered something inside me when I discovered it among Olivia's

things. How had I missed the depth of my daughter's love?

"She'll forgive me," I murmured, more to reassure myself than anything. "Children are resilient."

Maxwell remained silent, his expression carefully neutral. I checked my phone again, refreshing the screen though I knew it would ring if Olivia called.

"Alpha King, I believe that's Ms. Winters' car approaching now," Maxwell said, pointing to a

familiar vehicle turning into the parking area.

My heart leaped. I straightened my jacket and ran a hand through my hair, suddenly

concerned with my appearance. Would Lily recognize me? Would she be happy to see me?

As Olivia's car pulled up to the curb, I rushed forward, unable to contain my eagerness. I

reached for the back door handle, calling out with uncharacteristic tenderness.

"Lily..."

The door swung open, revealing

empty child seat.

the vacant space where my

I slammed the door shut with enough force to dent the frame, the

groaning under my strength.

on Olivia as she emerged from the driver's side. "Where

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her emerald eyes cold as winter

Have you ever considered how many

Lily in the past

me like a physical blow. I took a step back, momentarily

accusation.

about?" I growled, fighting to

for her! I've been trying

amends?” Olivia laughed, the sound hollow and

you, just

her voice dropping to a whisper that somehow

by the window, watching for your car, only

never show up?"

swallowed hard, unwilling to acknowledge the truth in her

I was busy with

business," Olivia interrupted. "That's what I

an

with responsibilities

you know what she said? She said she understood. At five years

chest. I

for you," Olivia continued, her voice breaking slightly. "She kept her little coins in a jar labeled 'For Daddy's Work.' She thought if she could help with your