Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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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

jacket being placed over me as

the sound of voices-one calm

his expression controlled. He was watching someone through

narrowed.

again, Blackwood," came a familiar voice, cold with fury. "What are

lurched as I blinked away sleep, immediately grasping the tense

jump. Ethan stood there, his amber eyes blazing with anger, his face a mask of

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

jacket off my shoulders. "I

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caught my hand. "You

For a moment, I was tempted to stay,

flashed in my mind. Her treatment at the

I replied

rapped against the glass again,

releasing it. "You should go. This

he nodded. "Call me if you need anything. Anytime."

and walked toward the building without acknowledging him. My apartment

just get inside and

my back. In the elevator,

we reached my door, I fumbled with

insert the key,

door, keeping

were you doing with him?" he demanded, his voice

kept my eyes on the door. "Nothing that

you concerns me," he growled, turning me to face him. "You're

only,"

else-hurt, perhaps? "Is that why

replacement?"