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.

he take me home, but my eyes closed of their

of Lucas's jacket being placed

the sound of voices-one calm and measured,

body tense but his expression controlled. He was watching someone through the window, his gray

narrowed.

cold

blinked away

there, his amber eyes blazing

Olivia," he commanded, his voice carrying even through

shoulders. "I should

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my hand.

was tempted to stay, to let him drive away

flashed in my mind. Her treatment at the medical center depended on Ethan's

do," I replied softly. "But

glass again, harder this time. "Now,

before releasing it. "You should go. This will

need anything. Anytime." Then he was gone, taillights

and walked toward the

could just get inside

my back. In the elevator, he stood too close, his breath hot

we reached my door, I fumbled with the keys, my hands

could insert the key,

the door,

him?"

kept my eyes on the door. "Nothing that concerns

about you concerns me," he growled, turning me

name only," I replied

anger and something else-hurt, perhaps? "Is

replacement?"

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