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

betrayal-I was too young back then, he always said. But now,

heart was

garden behind Ethan, still

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

united front, watching me

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years of friendship. He knew she was already thoroughly disappointed in

his own ears what kind of she- wolf he had trusted and

his hazel eyes hard as stone. "No

russet-brown wolf bristled beneath his skin, still protective

Ethan's disappointed amber gaze and realized he had indeed overheard everything.

crumbling around me.

tears becoming genuine as I broke down completely,

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

because I was forced-Olivia just came at me and hit me.

I

pointed to my reddened cheek. "Look at my

I lost control and

not how I

voice cracked with emotion. "I regret what happened to James, but I had no choice. You know, Emma is

trigger Ethan's protective instincts as I had done countless

before.

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

blood type. I

dramatically. "I tried everything. Olivia hates

James donate. She made me

in public, and I did,

with desperation. "What could I do? I couldn't just watch my daughter

whined pitifully, emphasizing my

with controlled anger. "Even so, you shouldn't have destroyed James! You knew he was going to compete in the

to my selfishness while spinning it

selfish, but I only cared about my

I'd do it again

similar excuses years ago to justify stealing Lily's organ donor,

scent carried the bitter notes

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