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.

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

me for our youthful betrayal-I was too young back then, he always said. But now, having

his heart was breaking

entered the garden behind Ethan, still dressed in

Recovery

over them. Instead of approaching

a united front, watching me

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friendship. He knew she was already thoroughly disappointed in Ethan.

ears what kind of she- wolf he had trusted and spoiled

his hazel eyes hard as stone. "No

russet-brown wolf bristled beneath his skin, still protective of Olivia despite

met Ethan's disappointed amber gaze and realized he had indeed

crumbling around me.

genuine as I broke down completely, covering my

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

"I only said those things because I was forced-Olivia just

are disabled, I couldn't

"Look at my

pain, I lost

that's not how I

to James, but I had no choice. You know,

wolf projected desperate maternal pheromones, trying to trigger Ethan's

before.

is only seven-her life has just begun," I continued, painting myself as a desperate mother. "She was

type. I watched

my heart dramatically. "I tried everything. Olivia hates

let James donate. She

and I did, but she still wouldn't

I do? I couldn't

wolf whined pitifully, emphasizing my

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

my selfishness

selfish, but I only cared about my daughter's life," I

guilt, I'd do

Lily's organ donor, manipulating Ethan with

scent carried the bitter notes of desperation mixed with calculation. (Olivia's

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