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.

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

(Ethan's POV)

any sign of deception.

story remained consistent.

backed down from its aggressive posture. If he was lying, he was doing a remarkably good job of it,

under extreme duress.

final warning growl, I removed my boot from his chest and stepped back.

wolf finally

Beta who waited just outside the door.

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

my Beta as

+30 Bonus

turned my attention to her. She lay in the hospital bed,

scent thick with distress. "You've confirmed

me."!

instincts. Her eyes filled with tears as she clutched

silver-burned wrist.

her voice breaking. "If Connor hadn't

My wolf, usually so responsive to

within me.

you want me to do to her?" I asked, my voice

between us, but his tone lacked the righteous anger I'd expected. My wolf

my skin as I sensed his

genuine desperation. "Do you mean to pretend