Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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Chapter 276

(Olivia's POV)

The moonlight cast long shadows across Sacred Moonlight Cemetery as I approached Lily's grave. Each step felt heavier than the

last, my wolf whimpering beneath my skin with shared grief.

I'd come here seeking solace, but found only more pain. Connor Blackthorn had promised evidence against Victoria, yet hours

had passed with no word from him. Had Victoria's manipulative suicide attempt worked? Had Ethan's blind loyalty to her won

again?

My fingers trembled as I knelt before Lily's Moonstone Tombstone. The polished stone gleamed in the moonlight, my daughter's smiling face captured forever in the embedded photograph.

"I'm sorry, Lily," I whispered, my voice breaking as I traced her name with my fingertips. "I've failed you again.”

My wolf howled silently within me, mourning the pup we couldn't protect in life or avenge in death. The weight of my failure pressed down on me like a physical burden.

The cool night air carried the scent of venison and moonberry wine from nearby pack celebrations. Life continued for everyone else while I remained trapped in this endless cycle of grief and rage.

"What more can I do?" 1 asked the silent tombstone. "Victoria has Ethan wrapped around her finger. Connor has disappeared. I'm alone in this fight."

My wolf bristled at the admission of weakness, but it was true. I had no pack support, no allies powerful enough to challenge the Alpha King's favored female.

A familiar scent suddenly cut through the night air-pine, leather, and that distinctive Alpha musk that belonged only to Ethan

Stone. My wolf immediately tensed, both yearning for and resenting our mate's approach.

I didn't turn as his footsteps crunched on the gravel path behind me. I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of acknowledging his

presence.

Ethan approached with measured steps, his powerful aura washing over me even before he came into view. He stopped beside Lily's grave, setting down a small basket of fresh fruits and a tiny birthday cake-Lily's Graveside Memorial Offerings.

The gesture surprised me. I hadn't expected him to remember what foods Lily had loved.

"You shouldn't be out here alone at night," he said, his deep voice breaking the cemetery's silence.

I kept my eyes fixed on Lily's photograph. "I'm exactly where I should be."

my shoulders with unexpected gentleness. The warmth of it enveloped me immediately, carrying his

your death out here," he murmured, his amber eyes reflecting genuine concern when I finally looked up at

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me after everything. I shrugged the

care now," 1

coat and wrapped it

His

made wolves instinctively

neglect your health. The pack still needs its

of his words ignited my fury. I stood abruptly, throwing

my boot.

when have you treated me as your Luna? You've made it

your chosen female."

s in his

defensive beneath his skin. I could see the golden flecks in

emotion.

"That's not true, Olivia."

challenged, stepping closer to him. "Where is your loyalty, Ethan? You

accusations!"

made my blood boil. The way she'd pressed that silver knife

wound serious enough

evidence before condemning anyone," Ethan replied, his voice steady

means-justice, not vengeance."

justice when that donor mysteriously disappeared?" Ethan's expression darkened,

a Stone

Blackthorn was calling. My heart raced as 1 fumbled to answer it, hope surging through my bond with

came through clearly despite sounding

my eyes as I ended the call. I turned

announced, my voice steady

Don't you dare interfere.

my skin, challenging the Alpha despite

Alpha this way,

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is guilty of harming Lily, I won't

King."

in his tone suggested he was making

sacred vow to

I believed him in