Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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Chapter 275

My heart broke at the words. Victoria had coached her well, using our daughter as an emotional shield. For ten years, I'd allowed

this to continue, telling myself it was better for Emma to have both parents in her life.

I'd been a fool.

"Emma," I said gently, pulling back to look into her eyes-eyes so like my own.

"Your mother is manipulating you. Using you to

protect herself.'

Emma's lower lip trembled. "But

it she said-'

"I know what she said." I stroked her hair, my touch gentle. "But adults who truly love you don't ask you to hurt yourself or

threaten to hurt themselves to get what they want."

Victoria's voice cut through the moment, sharp as a blade. "Connor, don't you dare turn my daughter against me!"

I ignored her, focusing entirely on Emma. "Does your ankle hurt badly?"

Emma nodded, tears welling in her eyes. "It's okay though. I deserved it for being clumsy."

through me. How many times

"accidents" had Emma endured?

with determination beneath my skin. I knew what I had

Emma carefully in my arms. "I'm taking her to get this

my voice leaving no

for argument.

contorted with fury. "Put

turned my back on her, carrying Emma to the

distress and

approached.

explained. "Could you please take her to pediatrics while I

taking Emma from my arms with practiced care. "Of

earshot, I returned to Victoria's bedside.

gone.

using her full name to distance myself

pocket, watching as her eyes widened with

I dialed Olivia Winters'

attempting to

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call connected, and Olivia's voice came through the

"Hello?"

you the evidence today," I said clearly, maintaining eye contact with Victoria as her

fury.

wolf's rage pheromones filled the room, but I remained unmoved. This was for Emma. For Lily.