Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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I felt Olivia trembling behind me, her fury radiating in waves as Ethan's Alpha

command hung in the air between us. Her hatred for him seemed to intensify with each passing second of his

coercion.

My heart ached for her. I tightened my grip on her hand when she tried to pull away, responding to Ethan's command.

"Liv, don't go. Let me handle this. I won't let anything happen to your mother," I promised, my eyes locked on hers.

I was genuinely concerned that Ethan's pressure would cause her illness to

relapse-the same condition that had nearly claimed her after Lily's death. I couldn't bear to see her suffer that

way again.

(Olivia's POV)

I looked at Lucas with tearful eyes, feeling utterly powerless against Ethan's influence over Silvercrest territory. I hadn't anticipated his continued harassment after returning to Shadow Creek, especially given the rumors about him and Victoria.

"How can you be so shameless?" I spat at Ethan, my voice trembling with rage.

Lucas squeezed my hand reassuringly. "Trust me," he said, his gaze gentle yet firm.

I held his hand tighter, silently conveying my trust. Deep down, I believed Lucas wouldn't jeopardize my mother's health the way Ethan had.

Ethan noticed our interaction, his amber eyes narrowing dangerously. "I won't ask again," he said, his voice growing colder.

Just then, his phone rang. He ignored it at first, but when it rang a second time, he reluctantly

checked the screen.

"What is it, Maxwell?" he answered sharply.

I watched his expression change as he listened to whatever Maxwell Chen was saying. His jaw tightened visibly.

"What do you mean the project is halted?" he demanded. "Who authorized that?"

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Lucas's lips curved into a subtle smile beside me. I realized he must have used his

connections against Ethan.

After ending the call, Ethan glared at Lucas with barely contained fury. "This isn't over," he warned before storming out of the medical den.

Lucas led me to my mother's room without further interference. I was grateful for his protection, but worried about the consequences of challenging the Alpha King so openly.

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Over the next few days, Lucas became busy with Blackwood Pack Enterprises matters. Ethan

didn't appear in front of me again, which was a relief.

I spent most of my time at the medical den, watching over my mother. Her condition seemed to be stabilizing, which eased my anxiety somewhat.

Dr. Harrison Fletcher appeared uncomfortable whenever I was around. He avoided meeting my eyes directly, as if he felt guilty about something.

"How is she really doing?" I asked him during one of his examinations.

He hesitated before answering. "Her vitals are improving. The postponement of the surgery might actually be beneficial."

I narrowed my eyes suspiciously. "Why the sudden change in medical opinion?”

Dr. Fletcher busied himself with checking my mother's charts. "Sometimes new information comes to light that changes our approach."

I didn't believe him, but I couldn't argue with my mother's improving condition. Whatever was happening, at least she seemed to be getting better.

After my mother fell asleep that evening, I left the medical den, exhausted from another long day of worry. A sleek black car pulled up in front of me as I stepped outside.

Bernard Sheppard emerged, his dignified manner unchanged as he bowed slightly. "Miss Winters, Mrs. Blackwood requests your presence."

My wolf immediately grew cautious. "Lucas's mother?"

Bernard nodded. "She's waiting at the Whispering Tea Parlor."

sent Lucas a text message before

I needed to face it

Whispering Tea Parlor was as elegant as its name suggested, with soft lighting and tasteful décor. Margaret Blackwood sat at

her tea.

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when I approached, merely indicating the chair across from her

gesture.

her refined voice barely masking her disapproval. "Thank

coming."

sat down cautiously. "Mrs.

eyes. "I'll be direct. You are

of her statement took me by

I was relieved," she continued coldly.

my wolf bristle defensively. "I never asked for Lucas's

dismissively. "My son

the

actions now affect both Blackwood Pack Enterprises and

Enterprises."

you spent the night at Ethan

recently."

"Nothing

Margaret replied. "The appearance of impropriety is enough. Lucas is risking everything for a woman who

because they contained a kernel of truth. I had gone

if it was under

maintained its territory

should not jeopardize generations

the situation. Lucas wasn't just risking his reputation for me-he was risking his pack's standing. Before I could respond,

room with his

Mother," he said, his voice carrying the

I could see the

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appreciate you involving Olivia in pack politics,"

to stand

beside my chair.

my hand gently. "We're

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to comfort me. "I'm sorry about my

what she said."

his grasp. "Lucas, you

against

Ethan."

asked, genuinely

insisted. "You're risking too much for

Blackwood

Pack-"

fine," he interrupted

damaging pack alliances. That

under your

protection."

a hand through his hair. "Yes, there's

I won't deny

that."

why?" I demanded. "Why would you do

simply. "And I

he did."

head, emerald eyes reflecting my concern. "It's not worth

he replied, reaching for my hand again and holding it tightly.

letting go,

Olivia."

away, unwilling to be the cause of trouble

As I turned

leave, Ethan's Shadow Ghost pulled up

the window, his amber eyes cold as ice. "Get in," he ordered. Overwhelmed by anger and frustration, I

him with all

ease, opened the car door, and waited for me with

ignored him and stepped to the curb, hailing a passing

Ethan's car

turn to follow.

loud crash.