Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 128

I pulled her close, kissing her forehead. “Very soon, sweetheart. Just a few more days.”

On the terrace, I could see Ethan pacing as he spoke on his phone. His shoulders were tense,

his free hand clenched into a fist.

“What’s wrong with Daddy?” Emma whispered, following my gaze.

I forced a smile. “Nothing, darling. He’s just busy with pack business.”

But my wolf knew better. Ethan was still haunted by doubts about Lily. I needed to distract

him, keep him focused on our future.

When he returned, his expression was troubled. “I need to go,” he said abruptly.

“But we were supposed to discuss the ceremony details,” I protested, reaching for his arm.

He pulled away. “Tomorrow. I’ll call you tomorrow.”

I watched him leave, my triumph suddenly tasting bitter. He was going to her again. I could

sense it.

(Ethan’s POV)

I drove to Maple Grove, my wolf restless beneath my skin. Maxwell’s report had disturbed me

more than I wanted to admit.

Using my Alpha authority, I entered Olivia’s apartment. Her scent hit me immediately –

moonflowers and grief, a combination that made my wolf whine.

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I followed the scent to her bedroom, where I found Lily’s Memorial Portrait on the nightstand. The photograph showed a small, frail girl with my eyes and Olivia’s smile.

The moonflowers surrounding the frame remained fresh despite the passing of time werewolf tradition for honoring the deceased.

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My wolf whined in confusion as I stared at the image. If Lily was truly gone, why couldn’t I remember her funeral? And if she wasn’t, why would Olivia create such an elaborate deception?

I picked up the frame, my fingers tracing the child’s face. Something about her eyes – my eyes

stirred a memory just beyond my reach.

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“Where are you, Lily?” I whispered, my wolf howling with a grief I didn’t understand.

determined, no longer clouded by tears.