The Alpha King is unavailable 242

Chapter 242

As he worshipped my body with his touch, I closed my eyes and imagined Ethan in his place. Soon, I promised myself. Soon.

(Olivia's POV)

The surveillance photos from Hunter Morgan arrived at midnight, showing Connor Blackthorn slipping into Rosewood Haven. I studied them carefully, noting the security code he entered and the way Victoria greeted him at the door-definitely not as a

stranger.

I dialed Lucas's number, knowing he would still be awake.

"Liv?" His deep voice answered immediately. "Is everything alright?"

"Connor Blackthorn was just released from prison," I explained, flipping through the photos. "And he went straight to

Victoria's.

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Lucas was silent for a moment. "The same Connor who tried to kill you by tampering with your car brakes?"

"The very same," I confirmed. "But there's something else. Look at the way he's watching Emma in these other surveillance

photos."

I sent the images through our secure messaging app. They showed Connor observing Emma from a distance at her training den, his expression unmistakably paternal.

"You think he's Emma's father," Lucas stated rather than asked.

"Victoria's mysterious pregnancy, her sudden return to Shadow Creek five

we can prove

entire position

the first time in months. "And if Connor truly loves his daughter, he might reveal

been mistreating

sleep, my dreams filled with possibilities

Emma too.

the next morning to find myself in Ethan's arms, his warm body curved protectively

the past-before Lily's illness, before

myself from his embrace, creating as

amber eyes opened, watching me with an unreadable expression. "Make me breakfast," he said, his

request

stiffened, hating how easily he slipped back into

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the predator

casual reminder of our bond made my wolf bristle with anger. Still,

mother's sake.

added three times the normal amount of pepper, along with extra garlic

plate before him, I watched with satisfaction as he took

react to the

recipe," he commented, continuing to eat

shrugged innocently. "I thought you might appreciate something

to prepare his formal Alpha jacket for an important meeting. "The

he added, heading for

him as Alpha King of the Northern Territories. With

it in place, ensuring it

"Subject

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