Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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Two years ago, my life changed forever. Not just because of Lily's death, but because of what came after.

The car accident should have killed me. My brakes failed on a winding mountain road,

sending my vehicle plummeting over the edge. By some miracle, I survived the initial impact, though the world believed otherwise.

I stared out the window of Lucas's SUV as we approached Moonstone County Correctional Facility. The imposing concrete structure loomed against the darkening sky, a fortress designed to contain the most dangerous wolves in the territory.

"Are you sure about this?" Lucas asked, his gray eyes studying my face with

concern.

I nodded. "I need answers."

The investigation after my "death" had been thorough. Ethan, believing he'd lost his mate, had thrown the full weight of his authority behind finding the culprit. The police discovered clear evidence of tampering with my brakes.

"What exactly did the investigation find?" I asked Lucas, needing to hear it again.

Lucas's jaw tightened. "A photographer covering a local festival caught Connor Blackthorn on

camera near your car the night before the accident. When confronted with the evidence, he confessed immediately."

"Too immediately," I murmured.

I remembered Connor clearly. He had worked as a caretaker for Dr. Rebecca Winters' father. I had reported him after finding suspicious needle marks on Lily's arm during one of her

hospital stays.

"His motive seemed straightforward," Lucas continued. "Revenge for losing his job after your

complaint."

"But the timing was too convenient," I said, voicing the suspicion that had grown stronger since my return. "Victoria had just threatened me at Lily's grave. Days later, my brakes fail?"

Lucas nodded grimly. "That's why I investigated a possible connection between Victoria and

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Connor."

"And you found one."

"Yes. Connor worked as a caregiver for Victoria's adoptive father before he was hired by Dr. Winters. According to my sources, he developed feelings for Victoria during that time."

The SUV stopped at the prison's security checkpoint. Guards approached, their expressions stern as they checked our identification.

"I'm convinced Victoria orchestrated the accident," I said quietly. "And Connor Blackthorn is the key to proving it."

(Olivia's POV)

The prison visiting room was cold and sterile. Reinforced glass separated visitors from inmates, with intercoms for communication. Special silver-reinforced restraints were used on werewolf prisoners to prevent shifting.

I sat rigidly in the metal chair, my heart pounding despite my outward calm. Lucas stood behind me, a reassuring presence at my back.

The door on the other side of the glass opened. Two guards led in a man in an orange jumpsuit, his hands and feet bound with silver-lined shackles. Connor Blackthorn.

He looked thinner than I remembered, his face gaunt and his eyes haunted. When

he saw me, he froze mid-step, his eyes widening with shock.

"You're alive," he whispered, the.words barely audible through the intercom.

I leaned forward. "Hello, Connor."

His shock quickly transformed into rage. He lunged forward, only to be yanked back by the

guards.

distorted through the

alive, I deserve

restrain him as he

up,

me-"

nervously to the guards.

promise you?" I

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with fury. "I'm not saying another

I want

against his restraints with such violence that additional

dragged him away, he

was set up! I'm

the door. Only when it

didn't get much from him," Lucas observed as we walked back to

got exactly what I needed," I replied.

request a retrial."

an eyebrow.

for betraying him or to collect whatever she promised him. Either way, it gives us

Lucas warned. "Connor is dangerous,

met his concerned gaze with determination.

once

(Ethan's POV)

Garrison came as I was reviewing quarterly reports for Stone Pack. Enterprises. My wolf had been restless all day, sensing something

King Stone," Garrison's voice was tense. "Connor Blackthorn has

on the phone. "On what

alive," Garrison replied. "He claims he was set up,

attempted murder charge."

Blackthorn had nearly taken Olivia

give him another chance.

care what it takes, Garrison," I growled, my Alpha voice making

chief flinch.

phone. "That man stays behind

Alpha King," Garrison replied quickly. "I'll handle it

fist on

The thought of

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Blackthorn walking free made my wolf

mate had returned from the dead, only to reveal she was engaged to Lucas

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of her feelings toward me, I would protect her. Connor Blackthorn would remain imprisoned if I had to tear down the justice

(Victoria's POV)

sat in my wheelchair outside Ethan's office,

voice carried clearly

don't care what it takes, Garrison. That man

me. Connor Blackthorn's continued

too much about my

him.

It had been perfect- Olivia eliminated, Connor imprisoned, and me positioned as Ethan's devoted support

two years, everything had gone according to plan. Until

Olivia had always been smarter than

and Lucas Blackwood at a charity gala. The powerful Alpha was tenderly caring for her injured leg, his

because I wanted Lucas-I had Ethan, after

because Olivia had found happiness despite everything I'd

her.

world like a loving couple. The caption read: "Alpha Lucas Blackwood

my anger growing with

"She deserves happiness after everything she's been through."

with a vicious swipe.

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