Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 246

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Chapter 246

I left without looking back, my heart heavy but my purpose clear. I would protect my daughter, whatever the cost.

(Olivia's POV)

I sat silently in Lucas's car, watching Connor's dejected departure from Rosewood Haven. His shoulders were slumped, his steps heavy with the weight of his discoveries.

"He didn't believe us," I murmured, disappointment settling in my chest.

Lucas's gray eyes remained fixed on Connor's retreating figure. "He will. The seed of doubt has been planted."

I nodded, hoping he was right. Despite Connor's past actions against me, I

couldn't help feeling sympathy for him. Victoria had

manipulated him just as she had manipulated everyone else.

"My men will follow him," Lucas assured me. "Make sure he doesn't do anything rash."

The tension of the evening washed over me suddenly, leaving me exhausted. The confrontation with Connor, the evidence of

Emma's abuse, Victoria's cruelty-it was overwhelming.

"Thank you," I said softly, leaning back against the headrest. "For everything."

Lucas turned to me, his expression softening. "You don't need to thank me, Olivia."

My eyelids felt heavy, the events of the day catching up with me. I fought to stay alert, but exhaustion was winning.

"I should get back," I murmured, my words slurring slightly. "Ethan will be wondering where I am."

"Let him wonder," Lucas replied, his voice a comforting rumble in the quiet car.

my eyes closed of their own accord. The last

being placed

to the sound of voices-one calm and measured, the other sharp with

tense but his expression controlled.

narrowed.

a familiar voice, cold with fury. "What are you doing with my

I blinked

his

car, Olivia," he commanded, his voice carrying even through the

my shoulders. "I should go," I whispered, not meeting

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caught my hand.

moment, I was tempted to stay, to

my mind. Her

do," I replied softly.

against the glass again, harder this

once before releasing it. "You should go. This will only escalate if you

"Call me if you need

Ethan's grasp and walked toward the building without acknowledging

I could just get inside and

followed silently, his anger a palpable force at my back. In the elevator, he stood too close, his breath hot against

reached my door, I fumbled

insert the

door, keeping it

with him?" he demanded, his

eyes on the door. "Nothing that

concerns me," he growled, turning me to

only," I

anger and something else-hurt, perhaps? "Is that

replacement?"

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