Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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Chapter 279

(Connor's POV)

Blood trickled from the corner of my mouth as Alpha King Ethan Stone's boot pressed harder against my broken ribs. The pain was excruciating, radiating through my entire body in waves of agony.

My wolf whimpered beneath my skin, desperately trying to heal the damage but falling under the constant pressure. Each breath felt like swallowing fire.

"Alpha Stone," I gasped, fighting to get the words out through the pain. "There really is no evidence..."

Ethan's amber eyes burned with fury as he increased the pressure slightly. I could feel my ribs grinding together beneath his boot.

"I was just unwilling to accept the situation," I continued, the taste of copper filling my mouth. "I wanted to be with Victoria so badly, that's why I cooperated with Olivia."

My wolf projected submission pheromones, hoping to appease the enraged Alpha. The scent filled the sterile air of the Bloodrush Chamber, mixing with the antiseptic smell and Victoria's fear.

"I was trying to make you misunderstand Victoria, dislike her, so I could be with her..." I insisted, even as black spots danced at

the edges of my vision.

The pain was becoming unbearable, but I couldn't falter now. Victoria had made it clear what would happen to Emma if I didn't

stick to our story.

"You expect me to believe this sudden change of heart?" Ethan growled, his wolf's dominance pressing down on me almost as

heavily as his boot.

me to look away from the angry Alpha. "It's the

(Ethan's POV)

studied Connor Blackthorn's face carefully, searching for any sign of deception. Despite the

story remained consistent.

wolf reluctantly backed down from its aggressive posture. If he was

under extreme duress.

from his chest and stepped back.

breath as his wolf finally began healing

Beta who waited just outside the

as he helped Connor to his feet. The injured wolf could barely

heavily on my Beta as they left

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Bloodrush Chamber, I turned my attention to her. She lay in the hospital bed, her bandaged wrist

her scent thick with distress. "You've confirmed it yourself. It was Olivia who deliberately tried

me."!

seeking to trigger my protective instincts.

silver-burned wrist.

by her..." she continued, her voice breaking. "If Connor hadn't

wolf, usually so responsive

within me.

do you want me to do to her?" I asked, my voice low and dangerous.

tone lacked the righteous anger I'd expected. My wolf

skin as I sensed his

flashing with genuine desperation. "Do you mean