Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 338

(Victoria's POV)

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My heart nearly stopped when I saw Alpha King Ethan Stone standing beside James Knight at the entrance to Rosewood Haven.

My mind spun in panic, desperately trying to assess the situation.

When did Ethan arrive? How much had he heard?

I couldn't afford to speak rashly. Years of manipulation had taught me how to adapt quickly. I composed my features,

transforming my expression from shock to pitiful vulnerability in an instant.

I raised my face toward Ethan, making sure he could clearly see the redness and swelling from Olivia's slaps. Tears welled in my

eyes on command, a skill I'd perfected over the years.

"Ethan..." I called out, my voice breaking perfectly.

The tears fell right on cue, streaming down my cheeks as I made myself look as fragile and heartbroken as possible. This was the

act that never failed-my helpless sobbing always triggered his protective instincts and fed his sense of guilt.

My wolf whimpered pathetically beneath my skin, projecting vulnerable pheromones that would reach his Alpha senses.

As expected, Ethan stepped forward, walking straight toward me. My heart soared with triumph.

Just one tear, and he would always feel sorry for me. That had been our pattern for years.

I reached out my hand, anticipating his warm touch and comforting words. But they never came.

Instead of taking my hand, Ethan stopped just short of me, his amber eyes cold and distant. There was no comfort, no soft words

-only disappointment radiating from him in palpable waves.

My wolf sensed the change immediately, whining in confusion at his unexpected response.

I lunged forward desperately, trying to grab his hand, but the sudden movement caused me to slip from my Raven-Trimmed

Wheelchair. I landed at his feet in an undignified heap, looking up at him expectantly.

He didn't help me up.

given me for years had turned to bitter disappointment. I could almost hear his inner wolf questioning: "Why did my Little

had never blamed me for our youthful betrayal-I was too young back then, he always said. But now,

was

behind Ethan, still

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thrown hastily over them. Instead of approaching me, he walked

shoulder-to-shoulder, a united front, watching

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knew she was already thoroughly

Ethan here so he could finally hear with his own ears what kind of she- wolf

Victoria," James said, his hazel eyes hard

wolf bristled beneath his skin, still protective of Olivia despite his own

he had indeed overheard everything. My carefully

crumbling around me.

the act, my tears becoming genuine as I broke down completely, covering my face with my

that," I sobbed. "You're tearing my heart apart.

wildly, my desperation growing. "I only said those things because I was forced-Olivia just

are disabled, I couldn't

reddened cheek. "Look at my face, Olivia

pain, I lost control and

not how I

James, but I had

maternal pheromones, trying to trigger Ethan's protective

before.

I continued, painting myself as a desperate mother. "She was dying,

blood type. I watched her

clutched at my heart dramatically. "I

James donate.

and I did,

desperation. "What could I do? I

wolf whined pitifully, emphasizing my

cold and unyielding, his Alpha energy pulsing with controlled anger. "Even so, you shouldn't have destroyed James! You knew

to my

was selfish, but I only cared

carry a lifetime of guilt, I'd

years ago to justify stealing Lily's organ donor, manipulating Ethan with the same line: "For my pup, I can do

carried the bitter notes of desperation

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